City of Kewanee City Council met Oct. 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00PM. 3 Members of the City Council were present, with Councilmembers Faber and Colomer absent.
• The consent agenda included the following items:
A. Payroll for the pay period ending September 24th in the amount of $207,266.27
B. Minutes from the Council Meeting on September 26th
C. Staff Reports
D. Kiwanis Peanut Days
E. Halloween
Motion was made by Councilmember Baker to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Councilmember Komnick. Discussion: None. Motion Passed 3-0.
• Bills were presented in the amount of $1,108,948.72
Motion made by Councilmember Komnick to approve the bills, seconded by Councilmember Baker. Discussion: None. Motion passed 3-0.
• Public Comments:
o Dan Stollenwerk came forward to discuss his feelings on the proposed Ordinance for Nelson Ave. He was told that he could discuss that when the Council reached that item on the agenda.
o Kimberly McDonald returned to speak with the Council. She had previously requested that a No Parking sign be placed in front of her property. She lives near the bar on Lake St and cars consistently park in the Right of Way in front of her home. It causes issues with the yard and noise. She also had complaints regarding the bar and its beer garden. She was instructed to call the Police Department when she saw issues so that they could be addressed in real time. She was also told that the City is looking into placing a No Parking sign where she requested. The KPD is gathering pictures/footage/info to make a recommendation.
o Keith Richardson asked the Council for permission to have a live band at his residence on Saturday October 15th. He was told that the Council cannot act on an item not listed on the agenda. In the future, he should give enough notice so that the Council could talk to neighbors. Police Chief Welgat said there is nothing prohibiting him from having a live band perform however, he must follow noise ordinances and if complaints were filed they would have to be looked into.
• New Business:
A. Endzone Hayrack Ride allowing End Zone Sports Bar to conduct a Hayrack Ride on Saturday October 15th starting at 5pm. Motion was made by Councilmember Baker to approve the Hayrack Ride, seconded by Councilmember Komnick. Discussion: Councilmember Komnick asked if this was the same ride they have done before. Police Chief Welgat stated that it was different but that he had spoken with the owners and they have everything in order. Chief stated that from the Police’s point of view, everything is good to go. Motion passed 3-0.
B. Consideration of Resolution #5366 to affirm the Mayor’s recommendation for appointments to various commissions and boards. Motion was made by Councilmember Komnick to approve, seconded by Councilmember Baker. Discussion: None. Motion passed 3-0.
C. Consideration of Ordinance #4107 designating Nelson Avenue as a one-way street by amending Schedule III One-way Traffic Restrictions of Chapter 77 Traffic Schedules, of Title 7 Traffic Code of the City Code. Motion was made by Councilmember Komnick to approve the ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Baker. Discussion: Four area residents came forward to voice their opinions on the ordinance. There was a consensus that there is an issue with the road being narrow and people speeding down the street. However, they are not sure that a One-Way is the right option. Police Chief Welgat stated that he could have the speed sign posted on Nelson to give us more information on how many cars use the street and at what speeds. The council agreed that more information was vital to making a decision. Both Councilmember Baker and Komnick rescinded their motions and Councilmember Komnick made a motion to table the discussion until more information was available, seconded by Councilmember Baker. Motion to table the discussion passed 3-0.
D. Consideration of Ordinance #4108 amending the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Motion was made by Councilmember Baker to approve the amendment, seconded by Councilmember Komnick. Discussion: Gary Bradley stated that this says the City has a Comprehensive Plan and that we plan to keep it in use and when we approve changes in Zoning or Land Use that they are incorporated by reference. Motion passed 3-0.
E. Discussion on Alternate Revenue Bonds. The City Finance Director, James Webb, gave the Council information on the current situation with the Bonds the City has and how we might proceed this year and in coming years. There are options of rolling over those bonds or discontinuing them. There will always be flexibility with having bonds or not.
F. Discussion on Sidewalks: funding, programs, and approach. This item was tabled so that the full council may be present for the discussion.
• Council Communications:
o Councilmember Komnick: He wanted to remind everyone of the Ice Cream Social being held by the Henry County Mental Health Alliance on Wednesday 10/13/22 at Windmont Park.
o Councilmember Baker: He had a question regarding the gambling parlor on East Third St. He wanted to know when it opened. He was informed that it opened recently.
• Mayor’s Communications:
o Mya Mirocha had an 8th place finish at the state golf meet. Congratulations to Mya. o Kewanee High School Band competed in Metamora; they placed 3rd overall in class 5A, and took 1st with their drum major.
o Several weeks ago, Brady Clark set the Kewanee High School record for career points after touchdown. Brady is a junior now, so he has another full season to add to his own record. Congratulations to Brady.
Announcements:
o City Wide Clean Up will be this Saturday October 15th at the old hospital site. Due to this, it will not be a burn day.
o Cemetery clean up will be this month from 20th-30th. Please remove all flowers and decorations prior to the 20th. Anything remaining will be discarded.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Komnick, seconded by Councilmember Baker. Motion passed 3-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55PM.
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