City of Kewanee City Council met April 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. 4 members of the City Council were present in Chambers.
The Consent Agenda included the following items:
a. Approval of Minutes of the March 28th Meeting.
b. Payroll for the pay period ending March 26th , in the amount of $177,670.07
c. ARPA Payroll for the pay period ending April 6th in the amount of $76,000.00
d. 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 4-0
1. Bills were presented in the amount of $161,759.13
Councilmember Baker moved to approve payment of the bills. Councilmember Faber seconded the motion. Discussion: None The motion was approved 4-0.
• Public Comments: None
• New Business:
a) Consideration of a Resolution #5337 awarding the contract for lawn maintenance of nuisance properties to All Season’s Lawn Care of Atkinson IL Councilmember Komnick made the motion, Councilmember Baker seconded. Discussion: Faber asked Edwards if they have been doing a great job and always on time. Edwards stated it’s been great working with them. Edwards stated he wished he had more bidders but has no complaints. Motion passed 4-0
b) Consideration of a Resolution #5338 to award demolition work at 413 East Eighth St. to Todd Boers, Councilmember Faber made the motion, Councilmember Baker seconded. Discussion: Mayor Moore gets asked a lot to see why we do not renovate these homes before we demo. Moore stated that we do not have the public wanting to rehab or buy these properties Motion passed 4-0
c) Consideration of a Resolution #5339 Awarding demolition contract for the demolition of the buildings located at 714 E 3rd St Councilmember Baker made the motion, Councilmember Faber seconded. Discussion: none Motion passed 4-0
d) Consideration of an Ordinance #4095 an amendment to sections (a)(3), (d)(2), and (f)(7) of ordinance 4058 that authorizes the operation of qualified non-highway vehicles on streets under the jurisdiction of the City of Kewanee, Illinois . Councilmember Komnick made the motion, Councilmember Faber seconded. Discussion: Faber asked for more clarification. Justin Raver explained that its just a correction in an ordinance to coincide with the state. Motion passed 4-0
e) Consideration of an Ordinance #4096 approving and authorizing the execution of a Tax Increment Financing agreement by and between the City of Kewanee and Raskustro, LLC Councilmember Colomer made the motion, Councilmember Faber seconded. Discussion: Bradley stated that this application was submitted last fall. Due to the weather this was held off till weather broke since it was for a roof. Faber stated this is a nice established business. Motion passed 4-0
f) Consideration of a Resolution #5340 approving a plan for the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds by the City of Kewanee, Illinois. Councilmember Komnick made the motion Councilmember Faber seconded. Discussion: none Motion Passed 4-0
Mayor’s Communications:
Mayor Moore: Thank you to the Kewanee Head start for inviting him to read to the kids. The May foundation fundraiser was a big success this past weekend at the Stables. It’s a worth wild cause and very successful.
Council Communications:
• Councilmember Colomer:. none
• Councilmember Baker: Question on how many times the police have to be involved in regard to a noise ordinance. Chief stated we have updated the Ordinance and we can issue a ticket asap..but there is no defined rule.
• Councilmember Faber: Warmer weather is coming please watch for bicycles. Kids will be everywhere.
• Councilmember Komnick: A resident contacted him about East McClure where we just did the repair. Newton stepped up to say they are working on getting barriers built.
• Announcements: YES: Closed on Good Friday. Recycling moved to Thursday. Faber asked when the pet license is up. Chief stated its May 1st.
• Councilmember Faber moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Komnick seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0 The meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM
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