City of Kewanee City Council met March 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The March 14th 2022, 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 February 28th Meeting.
b. Payroll for the pay period ending February 26th , in the amount of $193,477.02
c. Reports from Police, Community Development,
d. Bock Inc.
e. First Christian Church Street Closure
Motion made by Councilmember Faber to approve consent agenda. A Seconded was made by Councilmember Komnick. Discussion: None Motion Passed 5-0
Bills were presented in the amount of $211,849.56.
Councilmember Baker moved to approve payment of the bills. Councilmember Colomer seconded the motion. Discussion: Faber asked about a power pole that we had to reimburse. Newton actually explained that a City employee hit a pole and we had to pay them back. Colomer asked about a coffee pot and Tp. S Welgat explained the TP and Cleaner and sheets were the fire dept. Coffee pot was for City Hall. Laminator was for the Police Department. The motion was approved 5-0.
• Public Comments: None
• New Business:
a) Consideration of a Resolution #5329 authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year collective bargaining agreement with International Firefighters Association Local Councilmember Colomer made the motion, Councilmember Faber seconded. Discussion: Faber read the documents over the weekend and was very happy with it.
b) Consideration of a Resolution #5330 authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year collective bargaining agreement with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local Councilmember Baker made the motion, Councilmember Colomer seconded. Discussion: Faber is wanting to have this tabled to have ore time to read over. No one else spoke up to have it tabled. Colomer stated that this was a fair deal and is ready to move forward to not hinder the process. Komnick would like to move forward. Newton stated that he didn’t feel it would hinder the process. But Bradley stated it would be in good faith to vote.
c) Consideration of a Resolution #5331 authorizing the lease agreements of 3 backhoes and 2-wheel loaders to be used in the public works department and the wastewater treatment plant. Councilmember Colomer made the motion, Councilmember Faber seconded. Discussion: Newton stated all the bids were good.
d) Consideration of a Resolution #5332 Awarding demolition contract for the demolition of the buildings located at 717 Willow St. . Councilmember Komnick made the motion, Councilmember Colomer seconded. Discussion: Colomer asked about how much funds were left in the demo line. Asked if this was a grant reimbursable demo. Bradley stated it was.
e) Consideration of a Resolution #5333 Awarding demolition contract for the demolition of the buildings located at 807 Columbus Ave. Councilmember Colomer made the motion, Councilmember Faber seconded. Discussion: No discussion
f) Discussion only Driveway Permits: Bradley stated that Keith was sick this evening and may have some more information. But we do have the information in your packet. We just want to make sure that the driveway is compliant to the ordinance and if not that the owner makes it right.
g) Consideration of a Resolution #5334 Appoint an IMRF authorized agent for the City of Kewanee. Councilmember Faber made the motion, Councilmember Colomer seconded. Discussion: Bradley explained that we have an authorized agent that deals with the IMRF employees. We just need to appoint one and since Ms. Haley is no longer here, we are wanting to get James in place.
Mayor’s Communications:
Mayor Moore: Elks had a fund raiser for the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. Great night. Congrats to the Volleyball team and the 2 wrestlers that were competing at the state meet. Lexi for all tournament team.
Council Communications:
• Councilmember Colomer: Congrats to the 7th grade Visitation Girls in Volleyball.
• Councilmember Baker: Wanted to know when we demo a building how would someone buy that property. Bradley stated the County would have that record.
• Councilmember Faber: Request from Abilities plus to save the metal stands for them to clean up and resell. Newton said he would investigate it. Quarter Madness had a great crowd and turn out. Shoot out to the ladies that worked hard to put these events on .
• Councilmember Komnick: Asked about the firearms simulator. Chief Welgat stepped up to explain. It’s a virtual system, that is shared with other Henry County Law enforcement agencies.
• Announcements: NONE
• Councilmember Faber moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Baker seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 The meeting adjourned at 7:42 PM
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