City of Colona City Council met April 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm (delayed because of the Budget Hearing).
ROLL CALL: Acting Mayor Painter, Attorney Wright, City Clerk Hergert, Aldermen Swemline, Shady-Dahl, Barrett, Lack, and Stablein were present. Alderman Cole was absent.
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Mike Swemline (Police Chief), Jen Legare (Finance Director), Mike Stephens (Public Works Director), and Rich Holman (Economic Development Administrator) were present. .
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (During Budget Hearing)
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ken Bancroft- Would like the Idling Ordinance reconsidered that is being brought up tonight and adopt the one from Silvis that he brought in.
MAYOR'S REPORT:
1. Chief Swemline spoke of the passing of Ray Kutzman, and we had a moment of silence.
2. Chief Swemline presented the Officer of the Year Award for 2022 to Officer Emily Duran.
CLERK'S REPORT:
1. Statements of Economic Interests paperwork is due May 1, 2023, I will be sending any given to me Friday, April 14, 2023.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Alderman Shady-Dahl made a motion to approve the minutes of the Monday, March 27, 2023 City Council Meeting. Alderman Lack seconded. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Alderman Cole was absent. Motion passed with 6 yes, and 1 absent.
CONSENT AGENDA: Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 1-3 as follows: (1) Approve payment of bills for the period of March 28, 2023- April 10, 2023; (2) Approve payroll for the period of March 26, 2023-April 10, 2023. (3) Approve Treasurer's Report for March 2023. Alderman Shady-Dahl seconded. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Alderman Cole was absent. Motion passed with 6 yes, and 1 absent.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion only- Approve Engine Idling Ordinance to be added 5-2-2-2. This will be added to the next Council meeting minutes.
2. Alderman Shady-Dahl made a motion to Approve formal bid to tear down car wash by Ballegeer Excavating Inc. for $16,000. Alderman Lack seconded. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Alderman Cole was absent. Motion passed 6 yes, 1 absent.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Alderman Stablein made a motion to Approve Dealership Renewal Application for The Body Shop. Alderman Lack seconded. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Alderman Cole was absent. Motion passed with 6 yes, 1 absent.
2. Alderman Stablein made a motion to Approve Renewal of video gaming and Liquor License for Swanny's. Alderman Lack seconded the motion. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Alderman Cole was absent. Motion passed with 6 yes, 1 absent.
3. Alderman Lack made a motion to Approve Renewal of Video Gaming and Liquor License for Expresslane Inc. Alderman Shady-Dahl seconded the motion. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Alderman Cole was absent. Motion passed with 6 yes, 1 absent.
4. Alderman Stablein made a motion to Approve Renewal of Video Gaming and Liquor License for Colona/Green Rock American Legion. Alderman Lack seconded the motion. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Alderman Cole was absent. Motion passed with 6 yes, 1 absent.
5. Alderman Lack made a motion to Approve O-23-04- Adopting the Annual Budget for 2023-2024. Alderman Stablein seconded the motion. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Alderman Cole was absent. Motion passed with 6 yes, 1 absent.
CLOSED SESSION: Jeff stated we will be moving into closed session Pursuant to collective bargaining matters and probable or eminent litigation. Alderman Lack made a motion to move to closed session. Alderman Shady-Dahl seconded the motion. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Alderman Cole was absent. Motion passed with 6 yes, 1 absent. Upon returning to open session, same roll call as above.
6. Alderman Lack made a motion to Approve successor collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Administrative Unit and Approve amending the 2023-2024 budget applicable line items to reflect the approved contract. Alderman Stablein seconded the motion. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Alderman Cole was absent. Motion passed with 6 yes, 1 absent.
7. Alderman Shady-Dahl made a motion to Approve Keeping Junk Restricted 5-2-4-6- Adding parts C and D - Adding language for abatement by City, and removal costs. Alderman Lack seconded the motion. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Aldermen Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Painter, Shady-Dahl, and Barrett voted yes. Alderman Cole was absent. Motion passed with 6 yes, 1 absent.
8. Alderman Painter made a motion to Approve O-23-05- Ordinance Amending Title 1 Administration Ch 6 Aldermanic Council- Section 1-6-4 Committees of Colona, Henry County, IL. No second. Motion failed.
ADJOURNMENT: Alderman Swemline made a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. All aldermen present voted in favor of adjourning. Meeting adjourned at 7:44pm.
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