City of Colona City Council met Aug. 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Ropp, Attorney Wright, Aldermen Dooley, Stablelin, Swemline, Lack, Jones, Painter, Goodrum, Shady-Dahl, Clerk Jones, PWD Stephens, Treasure Legare, and Chief Swemline (Absent) (PWD Stephens got an emergency city call he had to leave)
PLEDGE:
PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE
MAYOR'S REPORT::Been working with TJMJ Investments, LLC. On the Poppy Garden Road Project. Gaming License for Karnal Inc. d/b/a BJ's Wine and Spirits. Neighbor's having dispute over locations of pins, Mayor & Chief went out and helped find pins. Talking to IMEG. Great turn out for Car Show, IBEW picnic, and A Charity Euchre Tournament Guardian Angels for the school, very busy week-end at the Colona Scott Family Park everyone did a GREAT job. Several more things going on.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approve minutes from council meeting of: August 14th, 2023
2. Approve minutes from closed session of: August 14th, 2023
3. Approve minutes from the Committee of the whole session: August 14, 2023
4. Approve payment of bills/vender report for the time period July 25-August 14th, 2023 5. Approve Payroll for: August 11th-25, 2023
Motion made by Alderman Painter to approve the consent agenda item 1 - 5 seconded by Alderman Stablein. Roll Call: Aldermen Shady-Dahl, Goodrum, Painter, Jones, Lack, Swemline, Stablein, Dooley 8 yes 0 nays motion passed.
CLERK'S REPORT: none
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Approve the purchases of new water meters to be installed at Willowhaven Mobile Home Park, estimated cost $50,000. With the following budget amendments: Water Dept. - Meter Purchase 540-531-4960, original budget $50,000 increase $15,000 new amended budget $65,000; Sewer Department Meter purchase 530-532-4960, original budget $0, increase $35,000 new amended budget $35,000. The meters will be paid out of O&M depreciation Cash Reserves: Water 530-000-1044 and Sewer 530-000-1045. Motion made by Alderman Stablein to approve the purchase of meters for Willowhaven mobile Home Park for $50,000 With budget amendments, seconded by Shady-Dahl. Roll Call: Aldermen Goodrum, Painter, Jones, Lack, Swemline, Stablein, Dooley, and Shady-Dahl 8 yes 0 nays motion passed
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approve Liquor License for Karnal Inc. d/b/a BJ's Wine and Spirits, located at 526 1st. Street. Motion made by Alderman Stablein to approve Liquor License for Karnal, Inc. d/b/a BJ's Wine and Spirits, seconded by Shady-Dahl. Roll Call: Aldermen Goodrum, Painter, Jones, Lack, Swemline, Stablein, Dooley, and Shady-Dahl 8 yes O nays motion passed
2. .Approve WaterWorth/Muniworth Annual Subscription, unlimited service areas (water, sewer, general, storm water) Professional support package. A 20-month subscription at a total cost of $20,000 (term of contract NTE Mayor's term). Motion made by Alderman Painter to approve the WaterWorth/Muniworth Annual subscription, seconded by Alderman Goodrum. Roll Call: Aldermen Jones, Lack, Swemline, Stablein, Dooley, Shady-Dahl, Goodrum, and Painter 8 yes 0 nays motion passed.
3. Approve the following budget amendments for the payment of WaterWorth Prorated 20-Month Term Contract $20,000. Water Department- other Professional Services 530-531-4380, original budget $30,000, increase $6,667, new amended budget $36,667; Sewer Department - other professional Services 530-532-4380, original budget $8,000, increase $6,667, new amended budget $14,667: WWTP - Other Professional Services 530-533-4380, original budget 280,000, increase $6,667, new amended budget $286,667. The WaterWorth Contract will be paid out of O&M cash 530-000-1000. Motion made by Alderman Swemline to approve budget amendments to pay the WaterWorth Contract, seconded by Alderman Goodrum. Roll Call: Aldermen Lack, Swemline, Stablein, Dooley, Shady-Dahl, Goodrum, Painter, and Jones 8 yes 0 nay's motion passed.
4. Approve IMEG proposal for engineering services for WWTP updates (IMEG #23000425.04) total project fee (hourly, not to exceed) $30,800.00
Motion made by Alderman Swemline to approve IMEG for engineering services for WWTP updates (NTE $30,800.00) seconded by Goodrum. Roll Call: Aldermen Swemline, Stablein, Dooley Shady-Dahl; Goodrum, Painter, Jones and Lack 8 yes 0 nays motion passed
5. Discussion-request City of Moline to prepare a proposal and amendment to the City's current agreement for operation of Colona's WWTP to include assuming the operation and maintenance of the City of Colona's sewage collection system. This will include all piping, sewer mains, man holes, lift stations, pumps, force mains and any other infrastructure associated with the collection system.
6. Approve authorizing the Mayor to request Moline to prepare a proposal and contract amendment for assuming operation and maintenance of Colona's wastewater collection for council's consideration. Motion made by Painter to approve this for the Mayor to do and bring back to council, seconded by Goodrum, Roll Call: Aldermen Stablein, Dooley, Shady-Dahl, Goodrum, Painter, Jones, Lack, and Swemline 8 yes 0 nays motion passed
7. Approve waiving Bidding requirements for roof repairs at the Animal Control Building and WWTP Press Building. Two (2 separate jobs, unless over $25,000 with insurance claims. Motion made by Alderman Lack to proceed w/ the bidding unless over $25,000 seconded by Shady-Dahl Roll Call: Aldermen Dooley, Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Jones, Painter, Goodrum, and Shady-Dahl 8 yes 0 nays Motion passed
8. Discuss and approve the purchase of two (2) Male Swans to provide a
9. Authorize Mayor to sign 2023 MFT Engineer Agreement, BLR 05520 - Consulting Engineer IMEG total estimated cost of $6,417.72 to be paid from MFT funds. Motion made by Alderman Swemline to approve, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Aldermen Goodrum, Painter, Jones, Lack, Swemline, Stablein, Dooley, and Shady-Dahl. 8 yes O nays Motion Passed
10. Approve accepting donation of Lot#13, Greenwood Sub-Division which is vacant in lieu of payment of monies owed to the City of Colona, pin # 06-11-453-001. Motion made by Jones to accept the lot #13, seconded by Swemline. Roll Call: Alderman Painter, Jones, Lack, Swemline, Stablein, Dooley, Shady-Dahl, and Goodrum. 8 yes O nays Motion Passed
11. Discuss 1st Ave. water tower tripod roof safety issues - Verizon cables, ladder, liability concerns, and controlled access!
12. Discuss Chestnut Dr. Status - resolution issues, engineering contract amendment, construction cost estimate.
13. Status of lead service line inventory grant.
14. Discussion and Explanation of TIF Assistance Procedure Question?
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Ropp asked for motion to adjourn; Alderman Painter made the motion, seconded by Alderman Swemline. Mayor asked all in favor say aye. 8 ayes o nays motion passed adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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