City of Colona City Council Met July 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Holman, Attorney Wright, Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Painter, Shady-Dahl, Johnson, Lack, Stablein, Clerk Winegar answered present.
STAFF PRESENT:
Mike Swemline Mike Stephens
Police Chief Public Works Director
'PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1. Danielle Holly, representing Colona Slot Spot, appeared before the council to explain that the issues the business was having in trying to reopen have been taken care of and she requested the council consider adding an additional video gaming license for them to open their business. She further stated that she would be the point of contact and is moving from Arizona to manage it. 2. Aaron Lindquist then addressed the council concerning item 3 under New Business regarding the expulsion of the camper on site 108 at CSFP. He is that camper. The Mayor explained to the council about the pictures taken of his camp site which were in their packets and some of the issues the City was having to deal with because of him. The council requested that this item be tabled until next meeting so more information could be presented that would not be he said-they said. 3. Jackie Stickel addressed an issue she had with a neighbor who refused to put the lids on trash cans even though they are there. The clerk said that as promised she talked to the CSO officer after the last council meeting and was informed that whenever the City issues a citation to the resident, he pays. The clerk also said that she had driven around the City on garbage days and has observed garbage cans without lids out by the curb for pick-up. Jackie then requested the City ask him to set his can out on his side of the drive. She also said he has several appliances which are not working just sitting in the back of the house. Sheryl Schmooke began by telling the council that she lives in Silvis but that she inherited her mother, Roma Cooper's, house at 605-2nd St. The house is vacant and the trash charge had been removed from the utility bill; however, they power washed the house which triggered water usage, therefore, the trash charge was added back to the bill. She was told that the council would have to decide whether or not to remove the charge to the bill. The council told her they would remove the trash fee from the bill; however, if she was doing things at the house to notify City Hall that there may be water usage. 5. Matt Slovack addressed the issue of the condition of a yard two where he lives on 3rd St. It is like a junkyard. He has offered his services to no avail and he would like to know what he could do. The Mayor informed him that he is working on an ordinance that he is sending to Attorney Wright and the Police Chief which would allow the City to abate property after tickets have been issued. Matt then informed the council that his Boy Scout troop will be holding a City-wide clean-up on July 24, 2021 and he hopes to have the 1st annual pinewood derby this year and everyone would be able to enter.
MAYOR'S REPORT: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
> Alderman Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes from June 28, 2021 council meeting. Alderman Shady-Dahl seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Painter, Shady-Dahl, Johnson, Lack, Stablein voted yes. Motion passed with 8 affirmative votes.
CONSENT AGENDA: Alderman Swemline made a motion to approve consent agenda items:
1. Payment of bills for the period June 29-July 12, 2021
2. Payroll for the period June 26-July 10, 2021
3. Treasurer's report for June 2021 Alderman Shady-Dahl seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Painter, Shady-Dahl, Johnson, Lack, Stablein voted yes. Motion passed with 8 affirmative votes.
CLERKS REPORT: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Alderman Swemline made a motion to table the land swap between the City and Rock River Electric. Alderman Lack seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Painter, Shady-Dahl, Johnson, Lack, Stablein voted yes. Motion passed with 8 affirmative votes. The council requested that the areas involved be marked with orange stakes so they could look at the area to see the benefits to the City for the swap and they are curious why the owner of the property wants the swap. Mayor Holman said the owner indicated that he would just like to square off the parcel and it helps the City because our silo currently is on the property line and the swap would give the City an extra 50 ft. The owner of the property would pay the City $5k for the extra half acre and all legal fees associated with the change.
2. Alderman Hillman made a motion to approve the purchase of a new air compressor for the Sewer Water Treatment Plant with a budget amendment as follows: increase line item 530-533-4941, equipment, from $0 to $15,234 paid from 530-000-1046, sewer water treatment plant reserves held in O&M depreciation. Alderman Feliksiak seconded. Roll call: Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Painter, Shady-Dahl, Johnson, Lack, Stablein voted yes, Motion passed with 8 affirmative votes,
3. Alderman Hillman made a motion to approve expulsion of the camper on site 108 at CSFP effective immediately; however, there was no second to her motion. Alderman Johnson made a motion to table this issue until the council meeting on July 26, when the park manager and rangers could attend and present more evidence. It will also give Mr. Lindquist, per his request, an opportunity to present witnesses for him. Attorney Wright advised the council that this was not an issue that needed council approval but the Mayor and Public Works Director brought it to them as a courtesy.
4. Alderman Swemline made a motion to enter into closed session per 5 ILCS 120/2, from Ch 102, para 42, Section 2. Open Meetings, subparagraph (c/11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. Alderman Shady-Dahl seconded, Roll call: Aldermen Hillman, Feliksiak, Swemline, Painter, Shady-Dahl, Johnson, Lack, Stablein voted yes. Motion passed with 8 affirmative votes. The council took a short break at 7:05 p.m. before entering into the closed session
The council returned to regular session at 7:24 pm. No action was taken from the closed session.
ADJOURN: Alderman Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Hillman seconded. An oral vote was called and receiving all ayes, the motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.
0-21-07
R-21-10 Call to Order: 6:00 p.m. Roll Call: Public Comments: Mayor's Report: Approval of Minutes:
>> Approve minutes from June 28, 2021 council meeting Consent Agenda:
1. Approve payment of bills for the period June 29-July 12, 2021
2. Approve payroll for the period June 26-July 10, 2021
3. Approve Treasurer's Report for June 2021 Clerks Report:
Old Business:
New Business:
1. Approve land swap between the City of Colona and Rock River Electric
2. Approve purchase of a new air compressor for the sewer water treatment plant with budget amendment as follows: increase line item 590-533-4941 Equipment from $0 to $15,234 paid from 530-000-1046 SWTP cash reserves held in O&M Depreciation
3. Approve removal of camper at site 108 at CSFP effective immediately Closed Session: Per 5 ILCS 120/2, from Ch 102, par42, Section 2. Open Meetings, subparagraph (c)(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting
Adjournment:
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