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City of Colona City Council met June 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

a. Aldermen present: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe.

b. Staff present: Mayor Johnson, Public Works Director Erichsen, Finance Director Jen Legare, and City Clerk Park.

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS

a. Stuart Parker spoke on the Huiskamp/Stonebridge parking lot project - thinks it will be disruptive to the neighborhood and the land they are looking to put the parking lot on might be a restrictive covenant

1. Suggested other parking options such as the winery

b. Theresa Engholm spoke on the Huiskamp/Stonebridge parking lot project - thinks it will decrease the value of her property, will be a safety concern, and will intrude on the privacy of neighboring residents

5. MAYOR’S REPORT

a. The Mayor will be on vacation until June 25th

b. The appraisal for the old carwash property is currently underway

c. There will be an IML training happening on Sept. 18-20th

d. Local PD are getting their new squad car cameras installed from the grant they received

e. The Alderman stated whether they wanted their personal phone numbers to be shared, many do not

f. Meeting with IDOT about current and possible future projects

g. Water rate study with McGuire Contracts

6. CLERK’S REPORT

a. The Silvis City Clerk, Amy Malmstrom, will be mentoring to help with professional development.

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Public Works - Alderman Waterman gave an overview of what was discussed at their last meeting

b. Economic Development - their discussion was tabled until the next meeting

c. Finance/Admin - Alderman Stablein gave an overview of what was discussed at their last meeting

8. CONSENT AGENDA

a. Approve payment of bills/claims by vendor report for the period May 27, 2025 – June 9, 2025.

b. Approve payroll for the period May 26, 2025 – June 10, 2025.

c. Approve 05.27.25 City Council Meeting Minutes

d. Approve 05.31.25 City Council (Special) Meeting Minutes

1. Alderman Hillman made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda letters a-d. Alderman Jones seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe.

Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

9. OLD BUSINESS

a. Discussion was had about Burrage Roofing. The company owner and manager came in and spoke to the council about where they are in the schedule, what has been done so far, and what future project timelines might be.

10. NEW BUSINESS

a. Approval of Mayoral Appointment of Laura Lamantia to the Henry County Tourism Board

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve. Alderman Stablein seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe. Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

b. Approve Resolution (R-25-15); Authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement (#3010) with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve. Alderman Hillman seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe. Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

c. Approve Resolution (R-25-16); To Waive the Formal Bid Process and Authorize the Purchase of LOCIS Accounting Software totaling $35,781 and authorize the Mayor to execute the service agreement and any related documents necessary to complete the purchase and implementation of the LOCIS accounting software.

1. Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve. Alderman Jones seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Nays: Waterman. Motion passed with 7 ayes, 1 nay, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

2. Discussion: Alderman Waterman asked why the bid process was being waved. The Mayor responded Ryan and Jen had done research; LOTiS is IL based, has a fast response time, and in person support/training.

d. Approve Mayoral Appointment of Alderman Amanda Stablein to the Public Safety Committee

1. Alderman Hergert made a motion to approve. Alderman Hillman seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Abstain: Stablein and Waterman.

2. Motion passed with 6 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstain, and 0 absent.

e. Approve Resolution (R-25-04(A)); Amending resolution numbers due to duplication in order to correctly identify the appropriation of Rebuild Illinois Funding and the release of a utility lean.

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve. Alderman Stablein seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe. 2. Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

f. Approve the renewal of CD #46762 (estimated value $831,000) at BankORION for a term of six (6) months at an APY of 4.25%, and to designate Mayor Brian Johnson and Alderman Lawrence Swemline as authorized signers.

1. Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve. Alderman Lack seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe. 2. Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

g. Approve Resolution (R-25-17); Authorizing a budget amendment to the vehicle and equipment replacement fund (Fund 150) and approving the purchase of a John Deere 1600 Turbo Terrain Cut Commercial Area Wide Mower for the Public Works Department totaling $71,800.00.

1. Alderman Waterman made a motion to approve. Alderman Jones seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe. 2. Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

h. Approve Resolution (R-25-18); Amending the agreement for services between the City of Colona and the Bi-State Regional Commission for the preparation and completion of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

1. Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve. Alderman Hergert seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe. 2. Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

3. Discussion: Alderman Waterman asked how much longer it was going to be. The Mayor responded it would be around July 23rd.

i. Approve the purchase of new door locks from J&J Locks totaling $4,922.50.

1. Alderman Waterman made a motion to approve. Alderman Hergert seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe. 2. Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

j. Approve Resolution (R-25-19); Authorizing a budget amendment and approving the emergency purchase of a furnace and air conditioning system for the Colona Activity Center totaling $11,800.00.

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve. Alderman Jones seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Nays: Waterman. 2. Motion passed with 7 ayes, 1 nay, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

k. Acknowledgement of Bids and Award of Contract – City Resurfacing Project

1. Mayor Johnson suggested to amend and award the contract to Valley Construction Co. who had the lowest bid of $254,269.25.

i. Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve the amendment and the award of said contract. Alderman Lack seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe.

ii. Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

l. Discuss Huiskamp Parking Lots - provide direction to Public Works on scope of work to be completed

1. Discussion among the Alderman and Public Works Director Erichsen. Consensus was to look more into the parking lot options. The current one has become a safety concern; people parking alongside the road and cars blocking fire hydrants.

m. Approve Resolution (R-25-20); Authorizing the surplus of municipal equipment for the City of Colona.

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve. Alderman Strobbe seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe.

2. Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

n. Approval of Equipment Purchase from P&K Midwest, specifically a Public Works Mowing Equipment Package totaling $2,450.00.

1. Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve. Alderman Strobbe seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe. 2. Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

11. CLOSED SESSION

a. None

12. ADJOURN

a. Motion to adjourn.

1. Alderman Waterman made a motion to approve. Alderman Swemline seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe. 2. Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

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