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City of Kewanee City Council met May 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The May 23rd, 2023, Council Meeting was called to order at 5:37pm. Councilmembers Faber and Komnick were present along with Mayor Moore. Councilmembers Baker and Colomer were absent.

A motion to go into closed session to discuss Personnel Section 2 (C) (1) was made by Councilmember Komnick and seconded by Councilmember Faber. Motion passed 3-0.

A motion to adjourn to the regular session was made by Councilmember Komnick and seconded by Councilmember Faber. Motion passed 3-0.

A budget workshop was then held in the Council Chambers.

The May 23rd, 2023, Council Meeting was called to order at 7:03pm. Councilmembers Faber and Komnick were present along with Mayor Moore. Councilmembers Baker and Colomer were absent.

Consent Agenda items included:

A. Minutes from the Council Meeting on May 8th.

B. Payroll for the pay period ending May 6th in the amount of $231,694.28.

C. Staff Reports.

D. Bock Report

E. Cernovich Firework Display Permit

A motion to approve the consent agenda items was made by Councilmember Faber and seconded by Councilmember Komnick. Motion passed 3-0.

Bills for the Council Meeting of April 23rd were presented in the amount of $917,824.34. A motion to approve the bills was made by Councilmember Komnick and seconded by Councilmember Faber. Discussion: None. Motion passed 3-0.

Public Comments: None

New Business:

A. Presentation from KEDC: Kathy Albert spoke to the Council regarding recent Economic Developments in the City of Kewanee. She updated them on Sunpin Solar’s project as well as an easement that was granted to Ameren for power pole and substation upgrades. Moore Tires has completed their expansion and are still looking for ways to expand. She has also met with WASP Critical Power Solutions concerning their needs for workforce and continued building upgrades. Boss also plans to expand in town. Black Hawk College has made strides to add new programs including Spanish programs to the area. KEDC appreciates the partnership with the City of Kewanee.

B. Consideration of Bill 23-06: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Bill’s Autobody granting a license for an encroachment into the Right-Of Way. A motion to approve was made by Councilmember Faber and seconded by Councilmember Komnick. Discussion: Councilmember Faber wanted to make sure the owners understand that if there are any issues in the Right-Of-Way, the City may need to dig in the area. Motion passed 3-0.

C. Audit Presentation – Sandy Cook, CPA from ClifftonLarsonAllen shared with the Council some highlights from the Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Audit. (Copies of the Full Audit and Presentation available upon request.)

D. Consideration of Bill 23-07: Resolution declaring certain equipment (radios) excess and no longer required in the operations of the City of Kewanee and directing the City Manager to dispose of same. A motion to approve was made by Councilmember Komnick and seconded by Councilmember Faber. Discussion: None. Motion passed 3-0.

E. Consideration of Bill 23-08: Resolution declaring certain equipment (firearms) excess and no longer required in the operations of the City of Kewanee and directing the City Manager to dispose of same. A motion to approve was made by Councilmember Faber and seconded by Councilmember Komnick. Discussion: None. Motion passed 3-0.

F. Consideration of Bill 23-09: Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to a recorded easement. A motion to approve was made by Councilmember Faber and seconded by Councilmember Komnick. Discussion: None. Motion passed 3-0.

G. Consideration of Bill 23-10: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Entec services for improvements to the HVAC controls for City Hall. A motion to approve was made by Councilmember Komnick and seconded by Councilmember Faber. Discussion: These improvements have been needed for years. It is the first step in the upgrade process. Motion passed 3-0.

Council Communications:

Councilmember Faber: The weather has been great, and people are out more. A reminder to pick up after your pets.

Councilmember Komnick: He agrees with Councilmember Faber about weather and picking up your items like garbage. Please do not throw trash out of your cars.

Mayor’s Communications: He stated that he has seen many residents mowing their grass and blowing it out into the streets. It is against City Ordinance to do so as it becomes a hazard and can clog inlet and the storm sewers. There will be a Memorial Day service in front of City Hall on Monday at 10:15am that everyone is invited to.

Announcements:

• City Hall and the Transfer Station will be CLOSED Monday May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no large item pick up or landscape pick up due to the Holiday. There are no changes to the trash or recycling schedule.

A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Faber and seconded by Councilmember Faber. Motion passed 3-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:36pm.

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