City of Kewanee City Council met Feb. 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 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 24th Meeting.
b. Payroll for the pay period ending January 29th , in the amount of $179,561.46
c. Reports from Police, Community Development,
Motion made by Councilmember Komnick to approve consent agenda. A Seconded was made by Councilmember Faber. Discussion: None Motion Passed 5-0
Bills were presented in the amount of $318,010.36.
Councilmember Colomer moved to approve payment of the bills. Councilmember Baker seconded the motion. Discussion: Baker asked a question about BEA Banner light. Newton was not sure off hand but would get that information back to the council via email. Faber asked about a salt spreader. Newton stepped to explain it was for a V-box that fits in to on our trucks. The motion was approved 5-0.
• Public Comments: None
• New Business:
a) Consideration of Ordinance #4090 establishing Juneteenth as a legal holiday in the City of Kewanee, Illinois Councilmember Komnick made the motion, Councilmember Colomer seconded. Discussion: Mayor Moore explained the purpose and definition of Juneteenth in our History. It was brought up that if the Holiday fell on a Saturday City Hall would be closed on Friday and if the Holiday fell on a Sunday then the Holiday would be taken on that Monday.
b) Transportation Sales Tax- Discussion only: Mayor Moore started off with saying this subject was brought up in the past. At that time 7-8 years ago, the City decided to go with the County Tax. Colomer and Faber were o the boards that helped make those decisions. Colomer is all for this Sunset tax to help with sidewalks, roads and improvements that are much needed. Faber had the original survey however those will have to be redone. Bradley stated that he feels the number one priority of our residents is still streets. If we go this direction a maintenance program will need to be in place so that we are not in this situation again. Mayor and the Council encourages anyone to reach out or come to a meeting and give any opinions or concerns. Komnick is really pushing for a sunset and deadline. Colomer asked to get a FOIA for the Henry County Numbers and where those funds are being spent.
c) Gaming Licenses-Discussion only: Mayor Moore explained the process and how many licenses we have and how many are allocated to gaming parlors only and the rest are for bars and restaurants that sell liquor. Clerk Jones explained that there are options to categorizing the licenses. Baker stated that he is concerned that we are contributing to gambling and maybe we should limit. Faber stated he felt we already have enough parlors. Colomer suggested at this time we leave it the way it is and address it when and if its needed. Komnick is also in the opinion that we can not stifle the new businesses coming I bit at this time we can just monito it and go from there.
• Mayor’s Communications:
Mayor Moore: Condolences for John Colata and his family. He was a good friend and served his country. Moore stated that over the years they spent a lot of time together over the years and he will be greatly missed. Congrats to Mya Mirrocho for advancing to state in Bowling. Caden Rednour wining his regionals in wrestling. Niko Palo in his 50 points in a single game. Simon Heck was selected to the all-state band for his performance with his trumpet. Welcome James the new Finance Director.
Council Communications:
• Councilmember Colomer: Happy Valentine’s Day and welcome to James.
• Councilmember Baker: Baker received a complaint that when e remove snow…we are putting it back in to their driveways. How can we resolve that? Newton stated he would do some research and see what options are available.
• Councilmember Faber: Happy Valentine’s Day. Welcome James. Safety tax that we are stuck with. Does no good for us. Moore stated that he just discussed it with a department head.
• Councilmember Komnick: Welcome to James. Komnick is on a welcome board for the Refugees coming to the area. If any other information needed, we have a FB page, and you are welcome to reach out to me personally. Received a compliment from a resident on the snow removal. Please remember to shovel your sidewalks.
• Announcements: City Hall will be closed at noon on Wednesday February 16th. For computer software programs. No other interruptions in service.
• Councilmember Colomer moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Faber seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 The meeting adjourned at 7:53 PM
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