City of Kewanee City Council met April 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Consent Agenda included the following items:
a. Approval of Minutes of the April 11th Meeting.
b. Payroll for the pay period ending April 9th , in the amount of $179,692.66
c. 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 5-0
1. Bills were presented in the amount of $1,212,607.36
Councilmember Faber moved to approve payment of the bills. Councilmember Baker seconded the motion. Discussion: None The motion was approved 4-0.
• Public Comments: Laureen Daniel 419 n Grove St. They are wanting to fix the ditch at their property. There has been some confusion on if they can even fix it without the proper study and she is wanting to see what the city can do to help or allow them to get it fixed.
• New Business:
A. Swearing in Promotions for Fire and Police
• Stephen Kijanowski-
• Kyle Blair-
• Rob Horn-
• Michael Rediger-
B. Consideration of a Resolution #5341 Awarding demolition contract for the demolition of the buildings located at 624 N Elm St Councilmember Faber made the motion, Councilmember Komnick seconded. Discussion: none Motion passed 5-0
C. Consideration of a Resolution #5342 to declare certain equipment excess and no longer required in the operations of the City of Kewanee and directing the city manager to dispose of same Councilmember Colomer made the motion, Councilmember Baker seconded. Discussion: none Motion passed 5-0
D. Consideration of an Ordinance #4097 to repeal ordinance 3871 in its entirety and declaring that this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval as provided by law . Councilmember Baker made the motion, Councilmember Komnick seconded. Discussion: Faber needed clarification on what side they could park on. Moore explained that there was a 200 ft that is being changed. N Welgat stated yes it was the west die that will be removed. Motion passed 5-0
E. Discussion Only Fireworks Vendor Permit discussion: Edwards stepped up to explain and give the information that was researched. One main question was what a fair and reasonable fee is to charge for the permit. $250.00 seemed to be the consent between the council. Moore stated that he feels there is a no additional danger with allowing the products to sold. Colomer stated we might as well get the revenue. Edwards stated that he and Fire Chief would take care of the inspections.
Mayor’s Communications:
Mayor Moore: Would like to remind people that the emergency personal need your help to get the scene,,,,please move over and get out of their way. Please notice the new updated trash schedule due to June19th holiday. City Wide Cleanup is May 14th from 7-12 please take this chance to utilize the service. All Volunteers are welcome. Condolences to the family of Bill Jordan
Council Communications:
• Councilmember Colomer: none
• Councilmember Baker: Baker will send his email to his questions.
• Councilmember Faber: Wanted to know why the gas prices are so much higher in Kewanee. Moore stated that is not our lane and they need to talk to the business owners.
• Councilmember Komnick: nothing, other than please be careful with kids on bikes.
• Announcements: No:
• Councilmember Colomer moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Faber seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 The meeting adjourned at 7:39 PM
http://www.cityofkewanee.com/Minutes%20for%2004-25-2022.docx
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