City of Kewanee City Council met May 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The May 9th 2022, 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. Payroll for the pay period ending April 23rd , in the amount of $179,692.66
b. Reports from Police, Community Development, Bock Inc.
Motion made by Councilmember Colomer to approve consent agenda. A Seconded was made by Councilmember Komnick. Discussion: None Motion Passed 4-0
1. Bills were presented in the amount of $163,578.77
Councilmember Faber moved to approve payment of the bills. Councilmember Baker seconded the motion. Discussion: Faber asked K. Newton about Engine #2 and if its back up and running. Chief Welgat confirmed it is running. The motion was approved 4-0.
• Public Comments:
• New Business:
A. Presentation on Illinois’ “Solar for All” Program. Gary Bradley conducted the discussion and handed out packets to all the councilmembers.
B. Consideration of a Resolution #5343 authorizing participation in Illinois’ “Solar for All” program Councilmember Baker made the motion, Councilmember Faber seconded. Discussion: Mayor Moore stated from the beginning he has pushed for solar, and this is just another step in that direction. Motion passed 4-0
C. Consideration of Ordinance #4098 amending Section 94.26 Possession, Sale or Use of Fireworks Prohibited established in the City of Kewanee Code of Ordinances Councilmember Komnick made the motion, Councilmember Faber seconded. Discussion: Faber and Komnick confirmed that the language is the same as previously discussed. A few changes like specific dates and verbiage were changed. Motion passed 4-0
D. Consideration of an Ordinance #4099 amending Section 155.003 Definitions & 155.060 R-1 One-Family Dwelling District established in the City of Kewanee Code of Ordinances. Councilmember Baker made the motion, Councilmember Komnick seconded. Discussion: Bradley stated this change was due to VRBO and Air B&B so we needed to update the Ordinance to allow those to come to the City. Owner of the property in question stepped up to give a bit of a background on the property and its future use. Motion passed 4-0
E. Presentation of proposed 2022 General Maintenance Road Program Discussion: Gary Bradley and Kevin Newton presented the program and handed out the map and documents.
F. Consideration of a Resolution #5344 for maintenance of streets and highways by the City of Kewanee for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, under the Illinois Highway Code. Councilmember Faber made the motion, Councilmember Komnick seconded. Discussion: none Motion passed 4-0
G. Consideration of a Resolution #5345 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with Carl Sandburg College. Councilmember Baker made the motion, Councilmember Faber seconded. Discussion: Faber asked if we will be liable for the insurance for the students. Welgat stated they will have to sign a waiver. Our current contract expires at the end of the month, and they are wanting to continue this program. Motion passed 4-0
Mayor’s Communications:
Mayor Moore: City Wide Clean up May 14th 7-12. Please come to help and volunteer!!! This is national nursing home week...please take the time to visit your loved ones.
Council Communications:
• Councilmember Colomer: not present
• Councilmember Baker: nothing
• Councilmember Faber: Faber asked if we have any plans for the roads at the cemeteries. Newton stated he has accounted in the budget for a couple spots.
• Councilmember Komnick: Great job on the bike registrations. Maybe get some more information out on the UTV and golf court requirements and ages that drive them.
• Announcements: Yes: please remember it is against city ordinance to mow your grass in to the streets .
• Councilmember Baker moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Faber seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0 The meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM
http://www.cityofkewanee.com/Minutes%20for%2005-09-2022.docx
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