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City of Kewanee City Council met Sep. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00PM. 4 Members of the City Council were present in Chambers, with Councilmember Baker being absent.

• The Consent Agenda included the following items:

A. Payroll for the pay period ending August 27th in the amount of $267,569.31

B. Reports from Community Development

C. Minutes from the Council Meeting on and Aug22nd

D. Proposed Road Closures for Kewanee High School for Home Coming parade and bonfire

Motion made by Councilmember Faber to approve consent agenda, seconded by Councilmember Komnick. Discussion: None Motions Passed 4-0.

• Bills were presented in the amount of $273,116.39

Motion made by Councilmember Komnick to approve consent agenda, seconded by Councilmember Faber. Discussion: Councilmember Colomer has a question for Police Chief Welgat concerning the Shadow Systems bills. Chief Welgat noted that one was for the large purchase and the second was for an item that had been missed in the first round. No further discussion. Motion Passed 4-0.

• Public Comments: Joel Hasse came forward to discuss 3 items. He wanted to remind everyone that there are microphones and that the meeting is being aired on TV and Facebook and to be aware of what they say. He also mentioned the last comprehensive plan for the City was from 1995, with “some unknown update from Bi-State” in 2000. He thought that it had not been updated. The City Manager informed him that it had been updated multiple times. Hasse feels that it needs to be further updated due to the current economic state and that the City needs to have a more clear identity than “City of Choice” and “Everything You Need.” The final thing was the proposed meeting on crime. Councilmember Faber let him know it was still in the works.

• Fireman Shawn Frank was sworn in.

New Business:

A. Consideration of Resolution #5361 appointing a City Clerk.

Motion made by Councilmember Colomer, seconded by Councilmember Faber. No discussion. Motion Passed 4-0.

B. Kasey Mitchell was sworn in as City Clerk and immediately began her duties.

C. Proposed road closure for the upcoming Enchanted Pumpkin Festival. Motion was made by Councilmember Faber, seconded by Councilmember Colomer. Discussion: The City Manager mentioned that the map should include Tremont St from Second to Loomis as part of the closure as well as all of Berrien Park and the Municipal Lot. Motion Passed 3-0 with Mayor Moore Abstaining.

D. Consideration of an Ordinance #4107 amending Chapter 91 of the City Code to allow for the keeping of hens under certain conditions.

Councilmember Colomer moved to table the discussion until Councilmember Baker is present so that they can have full Council participation. Councilmember Faber seconded. Motion to table passed 4-0.

Council Communications:

Councilmember Faber wanted to know if the group that is interested in putting in Charging Stations would be available to come and speak to the council regarding the project. He is interested in continuing the conversation. He also mentioned Hog Days and that there seemed to be a good turnout.

Councilmember Komnick continued the Hog Days conversation stating that it was a record breaking year. He wanted to mention the City workers including Police, Fire, and Public Works and thank them for their extra work during the festivities. He congratulated the new Fireman and City Clerk. Komnick mentioned the October 12th Henry County Mental Health Alliance Ice Cream Social that will be held at Windmont. We just passed the anniversary of 9/11 and it is always important to reflect on the past. Finally, thank you to the Police Department for the escort for the Kewanee High School Band getting first place in their division at their recent competition.

Councilmember Colomer welcomed the new City Clerk and Fireman. He mentioned 9/11 and where he was on that day. He was out of town for Hog Days but has heard many great things. He also congratulated the KHS Band and their having an escort.

Mayor’s Communications:

The drainage ditch at West Fourth and West Fifth is an issue and the Mayor wanted to know what the progress was on that project. We need to get someone out there and figure out what needs to be done so the City and the resident can get the problem taken care of. The Mayor also congratulated the KHS Band. It is also Assisted Living Week. If you know someone in an Assisted Living Facility, take the time to go visit them.

There were no City Announcements.

Councilmember Colomer motioned to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Komnick. Motion passed 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:27PM.

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