City of Kewanee City Council met April 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
a. Approval of Minutes of the March 22nd Meeting.
b. Payroll for the pay period ending March 13th , 2021 in the amount of $237,319.14.
c. Reports from Police, Community Development, and Bock, Incorporated
Discussion: None
Motion made by Council member Colomer to approve consent agenda. A Seconded was made by Council member Faber. Motion Passed 5-0
Bills were presented in the amount of $187,786.26. 7
Council member Komnick moved to approve payment of the bills. Council member Faber seconded the motion. Discussion: no discussion. The motion was approved 5-0.
Public Comments: Diane Deman resident of Kewanee. Wanted to discuss the road at 916 N Main St. in front of her house. Diane stated its more like a jump ramp in front of her house. She feels that with this being a state Hwy that may be a bit of the problem. Diane is wanting this fixed before her house is shook of her foundation. Bradley stated that there is a way to fix it. Mayor Moore asked to see if there is a way to work with the State and work out a plan and work together. Mayor Moore made this issue an Action Item for the meeting on April 26th.
New Business:
a. Consideration of an Ordinance #4048 granting a variance of 10.5 feet to the required 12.5 feet side/street yard setback for a reversed corner lot. And a variance of 2 feet to the required 5 feet rear yard setback to Rogelio Lopez at 340 S. Park St. Council member Colomer moved to approve. Council member Faber seconded the motion. Discussion: Council member faber asked what the width of the parking strip was? Mayor Moore stated he thought about 8ft. Mr. Lopez stepped up to the mic and stated he realized that he started the job before he had all the right documentation, but he does have funds already invested in this project. Mayor Moore asked how hard it will be to get this to the correct standards. Mr. Lopez stated he will be able to make it right. K Edwards stepped up and stated that this can be down in sections. Board voted for this unanimously. Council member Yaklich stated it was do-able. Yaklich added a stipulation of 2 months to get the project done and with inspections. Amended Motion, Motion made by Council member Yaklich and seconded by Council member Colomer. Motion passed 5-0 Motion to Approve. Motion passed 5-0
b. Consideration of an Ordinance #4049 to grant a Special Use Permit to sell alcohol by the individual serving in the proposed gaming parlor and to allow a beer garden to Big Slots LLC, to be located at 206 N. Chestnut St. Council member Colomer moved to approve. Council member Komnick seconded the motion. Discussion: No Discussion Motion passed 5-0
c. Consideration of a Resolution #5276 awarding the contract for lawn maintenance of nuisance properties to All Season’s Lawn Care of Atkinson IL. Council member Colomer moved to approve. Council member Komnick seconded the motion. Discussion: Council member Faber verified it was the same company as last year. They were the only bidder. Edwards stated he was very happy with their services. Motion passed 5-0
• Council Communications:
• Council member Yaklich: Yaklich read a letter that was prepared. Fiscal discipline is a concern. Kewanee is not a City of Surplus. Transparency and Accountability is something that the City owes the residents of Kewanee. Yaklich discussed a personal matter that was discussed in closed session regarding Gary Bradley and a probation. Yaklich then discussed a lawsuit that residents forwarded to Yaklich.
• Council member Faber wanted to say happy Birthday to his wife. Faber wanted to get a discussion started about charging stations in Kewanee for electric cars. Faber wants to get something on the books about breeders in the City of Kewanee. Faber mentioned he would not want to live next to any of these locations. Resident called about Fiber optics and when we could get it in Kewanee. We need to get a plan. Mayor Moore suggested that we get Cambridge Communication on our website so that residents can call and show their interests.
• Council member Colomer started with sidewalks. Stated they are bad and not suitable for bikes, scooters, and such. There are even places where sections are completely missing. We need to do better to promote better health and safety for bikers. Walkers and kids in general.
• Council member Komnick attended a Black Hawk College meeting regarding a 5-year plan. Komnick stated their expansion and projects in works is great and he is very excited. Komnick saw it was National Public Communication week. Thank you to all the dispatchers.
• Mayor’s Communications: Condolences to the family of Vivian Gillespie who was a Kewanee Business owner for many years. Condolences to the family of a young man killed in an Auto Accident. Congratulations to both of Kewanee Football teams in their wins in the Homecoming games.
• Announcements: none
Council member Colomer moved to adjourn the meeting. Council member Faber seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:46 PM
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