City of Colona City Council met Feb. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm
ROLL CALL: Acting Mayor Painter, Attorney Wright, City Clerk Hergert, Aldermen Feliksiak, Swemline, Shady-Dahl, Barrett, and Lack were present. Aldermen Stablein and Cole were absent.
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Mike Swemline (Police Chief), Jen Legare (Finance Director), and Rich Holman (Economic Development Administrator) were present. Mike Stephens (Public Works Director) was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1. Ken Bencraft- Sent in a letter for a resolution of neighbor noise complaints. 2. Don Ropp- Chestnut Dr. - Does not agree with using Rebuild IL funds. 3. Brianna Huber- Sewer backup at 406 10th Ave.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. Officer Patterson’s resignation letter was read aloud.
2. Acting Mayor Painter handed out Certificates of Appreciation to staff members.
CLERK’S REPORT: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve the minutes of the Monday, January 23, 2023 City Council Meeting. Alderman Feliksiak seconded. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Swemline, Lack, Feliksiak, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Aldermen Cole and Stablein were absent. Motion passed with 6 yes, 2 absent.
2. Alderman Shady-Dahl made a motion to approve Special Emergency Council Meeting Minutes from Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Alderman Feliksiak seconded. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Swemline, Lack, Feliksiak, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Aldermen Cole and Stablein were absent. Motion passed with 6 yes, 2 absent.
CONSENT AGENDA: Alderman Shady-Dahl made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 1-3 as follows: (1) Approve payment of bills for the period of January 24, 2023- February 13, 2023; (2) Approve payroll for the period of January 26, 2023- February 10, 2023. (3) Approve Treasurer’s report for January 2023. Alderman Feliksiak seconded. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Swemline, Lack, Feliksiak, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Aldermen Cole and Stablein were absent. Motion passed with 6 yes, 2 absent.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Resolution R-22-11- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colona, Henry County, IL- Allocation of the Rebuild IL Funds of $336,044.16 to Chestnut Dr. Road Project was read aloud by Acting Mayor Painter. Economic Development Administrator Rich Holman wanted to add some information. This was not the first project the funds were slated for (canal crossing), which was turned down. No other idea was brought forth by the council. Meridian Title Company was contacted, the search conducted proves the streets were dedicated to the City of Colona. The Owners Certificate dedicates all streets and easements marked to the City of Colona, so the City has the right to access, install, and maintain the streets. Holman then sent an email to Illinois DOT- Reply back said you can use Rebuild IL Funds, a Resolution needs to be passed appropriating the funds.
- Alderman Swemline made a motion to table the Resolution. Alderman Feliksiak seconded. Discussion offered on the motion to table. Roll Call: Aldermen Swemline, Lack, and Feliksiak voted yes. Aldermen Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted no. Aldermen Cole and Stablein were absent. Motion failed with 3 yes, 3 no, and 2 absent.
- Alderman Shady-Dahl made a motion to Approve Resolution R-22-11- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colona, Henry County, IL - Allocation of Rebuild IL Funds of $336,044.16 to Chestnut Dr. Road Project. Alderman Painter seconded. Roll Call: Aldermen Lack, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Aldermen Swemline, and Feliksiak voted no. Aldermen Cole and Stablein were absent. Motion passed with 4 yes, 2 no, and 2 absent.
2. Alderman Shady-Dahl made a motion to Approve Budget Amendment for the CSFP Manager Position. Alderman Lack seconded the motion. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Swemline, Lack, Feliksiak, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Aldermen Cole and Stablein were absent. Motion passed with 6 yes, 2 absent.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Alderman Lack made a motion to Approve CSFP proposed 2023 rate sheet. New rates to be effective for rentals beginning May 1, 2023. Alderman Feliksiak seconded the motion. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Swemline, Lack, Feliksiak, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Aldermen Cole and Stablein were absent. Motion passed 6 yes, 2 absent.
2. Alderman Swemline made a motion to Approve ok to hire part-time officer. Alderman Lack seconded the motion. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Swemline, Lack, Feliksiak, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Aldermen Cole and Stablein were absent. Motion passed 6 yes, 2 absent.
3. Alderman Lack made a motion to Approve Resolution R-23-02- Declaring Surplus Property for Disposal. Alderman Barrett seconded. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Swemline, Lack, Feliksiak, Painter,
Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Aldermen Cole and Stablein were absent. Motion passed 6 yes, 2 absent.
CLOSED SESSION: NONE
ADJOURNMENT: Alderman Swemline made a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting; Alderman Feliksiak seconded. All aldermen present voted in favor of adjourning. Meeting adjourned at 6:49pm.
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