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City of Colona City Council met April 14.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ROLL CALL:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

MAYOR’S REPORT:

1. Announce Public Hearing on Budget and Council Meeting April 28, 2025 at Colona Scott Family Park Club House 5775 Poppy Garden Rd. Colona, IL 61241

2. Auditors Schedule of Findings and Responses and City’s Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

1. Finance/Admin Committee

2. Public Safety Committee

3. Public Works Committee

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approve payment of bills/claims by vendor report for the period of March 25 – April 14, 2025

2. Approve payroll for the period March 26 – April 10, 2025

3. Approve Treasurer’s Reports for March 2025

4. Approve Minutes from 03.24.2025 City Council Meeting

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Discuss and answer questions in reference to the proposed budget for FY 2025- 26

2. Discuss and approve excess insurance roof claims money to repair cabin roofs not completely covered by insurance. Mayor to explain.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Discuss and answer questions in reference to the proposed budget for FY 2025- 26. The proposed budget has been made available for public viewing at City Hall. The Budget Hearing will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 6pm at Colona Scott Family Park Clubhouse. The budget for FY 2025-26 will be on the City Council Agenda for approval at the Council Meeting directly following the Budget Hearing planned on April 28 at Colona Scott Family Park Clubhouse.

2. Approve increase of cleaning contract Hannah Wittenauer for cleaning service for City Hall to $120/wk, PD to remain at $85/wk.

3. Approve allocation of $500,000 to the purpose of necessary repairs to Tri-Pod water tower. Funds to be pledged/ear marked for that purpose from the following resources:

a. $215,000 from CD 48540 maturing 8/13/2025

b. $85,000 from CD 48541 maturing 8/13/2025

c. FYE transfer of $50,000 from O+M Department Water Reserves

d. Current Water Reserves of $50,000 from O+M Department Water Reserves

e. Capital Improvement Fund $100,000 – Held in O+M Department Account

f. Total of $500,000 to be held by treasurer specifically for Tri-pod water tower repair one-year contract. The Public Works and the Finance/Admin committees jointly recommend this procedure.

4. Approve waiving of Bidding Requirements for the selection of Water Tower Maintenance Contractor and enter into one-year contract and project labor agreement. Authorize Mayor to execute contract and other necessary documents. See back up info in packet.

5. Approve selection of Maguire Iron Inc. as water tower maintenance contractor and enter into one-year contract for repair of Tri-Pod Water Tower and lock in six-year capital improvement plan for water tank assets. Recommended by Public Works Director.

6. Review and approve proposed transfers FYE April 30,2025 – from general Fund Cash $325,000 and from Operation and Maintenance $200,000.00, see finance director spread sheet in packet attached to Agenda

7. Discuss City Wide Cleanup after May 1 – Scope of the Project. 8. Discuss Grant of $100,000 from IL DCEO, for General Infrastructure Improvements, and Designate use of Grant Funds, possible allocation for Water Tower Repairs and Maintenance.

CLOSED SESSION:

ADJOURN:

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