City of Kewanee City Council met Jan. 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM. 5 members of the City Council were present in Chambers.
The Consent Agenda included the following items:
a. Approval of Minutes of the January 10th Meeting.
b. Payroll for the pay period ending January 15th , in the amount of $200,781.82
c. Reports from Police, Community Development, Bock Inc
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 $358,300.25.
Councilmember Komnick moved to approve payment of the bills. Councilmember Colomer seconded the motion. Discussion: None The motion was approved 5-0.
• Public Comments: None
• New Business:
a) Swearing in of Stephen Welgat Kewanee’s newest Fire Chief
b) Swearing in of Joseph Butler Kewanee’s newest Fire Fighter.
c) Consideration of Resolution #5323 affirming appointments to certain boards and commissions Councilmember Komnick made the motion, Councilmember Colomer seconded. Discussion: Faber asked if we had the numbers we were looking for? The Mayor stated yes we have a good number to get it all started and up and running. Motion Passed 5-0
d) Consideration of Ordinance #4089 dissolving the Civil Service Commission. Councilmember Colomer made the motion, Councilmember Komnick seconded. Discussion: Faber asked what and if anything would be put in the spot. It was explained by Mr. Raver and Chief N Welgat that there are steps put in place to ensure the City Manager has the input needed to make a valid decision and interview process. Motion Passed as amended 5-0
• Mayor’s Communications:
Mayor Moore: Condolences to the family of Kevin Galbrath. He will be missed. Changes to the Pension fund and its ability to catch up from being under funded. Congrats to Butler and Chief Welgat.
Council Communications:
• Councilmember Colomer: Congratulations to the new Fire Chief and Fireman. The play this past weekend was amazing, and they all did a fantastic job!
• Councilmember Baker: Nothing
• Councilmember Faber: Nothing
• Councilmember Komnick: Take advantage of the free covid tests for home.
• Announcements: Councilmember Colomer moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Komnick seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 The meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM
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