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City of Colona City Council met Sept. 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Mayor Ropp, Atty. Wright, Aldermen Dooley, Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Jones, Painter, Goodrum, and Shady-Dahl,

STAFF: Clerk Jones, Chief Swemline, PWD Stephens, and Treasure Legare

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None

MAYOR'S REPORT:

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approve payment of bills/Claims by Vender report for the period Aug.29th - Sept, 11th, 2023

2. Approve payroll for the time period Aug.26th - Sept. 10th, 2023

3. Approve minutes from the August 28th, 2023 Council meeting Alderman Stablein noted that there wasn't the amounts from what departments the money was coming from on item #3 of new business, and #4 did not have the vote names or total ( mistakes have been fixed) #3 information was on the agenda on the 28th of Sept. I did not retype the info. Motion made to approve minutes with corrections, for all 4 items on Consent Agenda by Alderman Shady- Dahl and seconded by Alderman Swemline. Roll call: Aldermen Dooley, Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Jones, Painter, Goodrum and Shady-Dahl 8 yes 0 nays Motion passed.

CLERK'S REPORT: NONE

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

.FINANCE/ADMIN COMMITTEE:

Alderman Stablein, Chair: Alderman Shady-Dahl, Alderman Jones, members; Treasurer Legare, Clerk Jones, Staff, Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Alderman Stablein gave report once they are approved, they will be posted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE:

Alderman Painter Chair; Aldermen Dooley, Goodrum, members; Chief Swemline Staff. A copy of these minutes are available at City Hall and on the website after approval. Alderman Painter read from his notes, Chief explained the cameras he would like for next year's budget, he is to get more information.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

Alderman Swemline Chair; Meets the 18th of the month at 5:00 p.m., usually meets the 1st Monday of the month. At the City Hall at 5:00 p.m.

ECONOMIC COMMITTEE:

Alderman Lack Chair; Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, Sept. 19th, 2023 at 6:00p.m.

OLD BUSINESS: NONE

NEW BUSINESS:

1.) Approve yearly maintenance Contract with Jackson Generator of the Annual maintenance on all City owned Generators (routine maintenance) Lump sum amount of $2,000.00 for year 2024. Motion made by Alderman Swemline to approve Jackson Generator routine maintenance for 2024, seconded by Alderman Painter. Roll call: Aldermen Shady- Dahl, Goodrum, Painter, Jones, Lack, Swemline, Stablein, and Dooley. 8 yes 0 nays motion passed

2.) Approve the request for the Green Rock/Colona American Legion Post 1233 To close the alley behind the Legion off Broadway to and including Swanny's on Maple Street on October 7th from 8 am to 8 pm. This is for a Charity Event to raise money for Toy's for Tot's and other children's Charities.

Motion made by Alderman Stablein to approve closing the alley for this Event. Seconded by Alderman Goodrum. Roll Call: Aldermen Goodrum, Painter, Jones, Lack, Swemline, Stablein, Dooley and Shady-Dahl. 8 yes no nays Motion passed.

3.) Approve Gaming License for Karnal Inc. d/b/a BJ's Wine and Spirits upon receipt of State Liquor license by the City Liquor Commission and payments of all Liquor license fees received and finger print confirmation. Motion made by Alderman Swemline to approve the beginning of Gaming License, seconded by Alderman Shady-Dahl. Roll Call: Aldermen Painter, Jones Lack Swemline, Stablein, Dooley, Shady-Dahl, and Goodrum 8 yes 0 nays motion Passed.

4.) Waive Bidding Requirements for sidewalk and driveway replacement Project at 920 and 924 Ash Drive Greenwood Subdivision due to city water main replacement. Cost NTE $10,000.00.Discussion on there being a lot of waiving of bid requirements and that makes Alderman Lack uncomfortable. The Lawyer explained that if under $25,000.00 the City does not have to put out for Bid, this will speed up the process of getting things done. Motion made by Alderman Swemline to waive the bidding requirements, seconded by Alderman Jones. Roll Call: Aldermen Jones, Swemline, Stablein, Dooley, Shady-Dahl, Goodrum, and Painter 7 yes Alderman Lack I nay Motion Passed

5.) Waive bidding requirements for roof repairs At Animal Control Building no to exceed $24,000.00. Alderman Stablein noticed we had done this on the previous meeting along with WWTP building, withdrawal the voting

6.) Waive bidding requirements for Completion of Car Wash, Demo Slab, footings removal and disposal, backfill with sand, proper water disconnect at curb box and serer disconnect at the property line. NTE $25,000.00. Discussion: Alderman Lack suggested to go back to Balleger to finish. Alderman Painter said that Jim Kelly (Economic Director of Henry County) said to leave it and let the new owner remove if needed. Motion made by Alderman Swemline to waive bidding requirements, seconded by Alderman Jones. Roll Call: Aldermen Swemline, Stablein, Dooley, Shady-Dahl, Goodrum, and Jones voted yes Aldermen Lack and Painter voted no 6 yes 2 nay's motion passed.

7.) Waive bidding requirements for the installation of bathroom fixtures at Timbrook Field (will need licensed plumber) for the work. NTE $24,000.00 Discussion was about our workers doing the work, these are the all Steel fixtures so it will be a total removal and run new lines. We do not have an experienced plumber. Motion made by Alderman Painter, to waive the bidding requirements for a plumber to install at Timbrook Field, seconded by Alderman Shady-Dahl. Roll Call: Aldermen Swemline, Stablein, Dooley, Shady-Dahl, Goodrum, Painter, Jones voter yes, Alderman Lack voted no. 7 yes 1 nay motion passed

8.) Authorize Mayor to proceed in selection of third party contractor to facilitate the Execution of the required investigation documentation and other requirement of the City of Colona's Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program. Grant is for $30,000.00 and must be done by a third party. Motion made by Alderman Painter to authorize Mayor to proceed to select what we need for Grant, seconded by Alderman Goodrum. Roll Call Aldermen Stablein, Dooley, Shady-Dahl, Goodrum, Painter, Jones, Lack, and Swemline. 8 yes 0 nay Motion passed.

9.) Approve Resolution R-23-13 Resolution to the City of the City Council of the City of Colona, Henry County, Illinois, and Declaring Surplus property. Copy of Resolution in Packets. Motion made by Alderman Swemline to Approve the Resolution R-23-12, seconded by Alderman Painter. Roll Call: Aldermen Dooley, Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Jones, Painter, Goodrum, and Shady-Dahl

Yes 0 nays Motion Passed.

ADJOURN FOR CLOSED SESSION

Alderman Swemline made motion to go to closed session, seconded by

Alderman Stablein, Voice Vote 8 yes no nays motion passed.

Mayor asked if ready to Go Back to Open Session signal by saying Aye. Voice vote 8 yes 0 nays motion passed.

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion made by Alderman Painter to Adjourn, seconded by Shady-Dahl All for, signal by saying Aye opposed 0 Meeting adjourned 8 ayes voice vote.

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