City of Kewanee City Council Met May 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Meeting was started with the swearing in of Councilmember Tyrone Baker and Councilmember Steve Faber.
The April 26th, 2021 Council Meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM. All members of the City Council were present in Chambers.
The Consent Agenda included the following items:
Approval of Minutes of the April 12th Meeting.
Payroll for the pay period ending April 24th, 2021 in the amount of $204,205.12
Reports from Police, Community Development, and Bock, Incorporated
Motion made by Councilmember Colomer to approve consent agenda. A Seconded was made by Councilmember Faber. Discussion: None Motion Passed 5-0
Bills were presented in the amount of $1,174,689.77
Councilmember Komnick moved to approve payment of the bills. Councilmember Faber seconded the motion. Discussion: Councilmember Colomer had a question about the clothing allowance on the State Bank of Toulon CC. City Clerk Jones stated those were department heads that had access to City CC and that way they can get the discount on taxes. The motion was approved 5-0.
Public Comments: No Public Comments
New Business:
Discussion Only Petition for Annexation and Rezoning
Consideration of an Ordinance #4050 granting a conditional rezoning request to Tom Greiner, for land located at 1109 n Main St. in the City of Kewanee. Councilmember Colomer moved to approve. Councilmember Komnick seconded the motion. Discussion: No Discussion Motion passed 5-0
Discussion Only Neponset Agreement
Discussion Only Noise Ordinance
Discussion Only TAO Traffic, Animal, Ordinance Officer
Public Meeting Announcement- Proposed First Amendment to the Kewanee Downtown TIF District.
Council Communications:
Councilmember 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.
Councilmember 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.
Councilmember 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.
Councilmember 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
Councilmember Colomer moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Faber seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM
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