Rock Island Today

City of Colona City Council met Aug. 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER

a. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

a. Aldermen present: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe. b. Staff present: Mayor Johnson, Police Chief Swemline, Public Works Director Erichsen, Finance Director Jen Legare, and City Clerk Park.

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS

a. Vinetta Haskins - not present

5. MAYOR’S REPORT

a. Discussed but not limited to: Public Hearing on 8/25/25 at 5:30pm about water/sewer/refuse, a park grant, Bi-State and PW Erichsen working together on Safety School Grant, Beautification Project led by Laura LaMantia, the RFP property on 1st Street, Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing on 9/16/25 at 6:00pm, and empowering Aldermen to address and resolve matters with residents.

6. CLERK’S REPORT

a. Gave an update on the digitization project and requested everyone complete and hand in their OMA training certificate.

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Alderman Waterman gave a summary of the Public Works Committee meeting b. Alderman Hergert gave a summary of the Public Safety Committee meeting

8. CONSENT AGENDA

a. Approve payment of bills/claims by vendor report for the period July 29 – August 11, 2025

b. Approve payroll for the period July 26 – August 10, 2025

c. Approve 07.28.25 City Council Meeting Minutes

1. Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda letters a-c. Alderman Lack 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

a. None

10. NEW BUSINESS

a. Approve Resolution [R-25-29]; Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Board of Education of Colona School District #190 for School Resource Officer Services

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve. 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.

b. Approve Resolution [R-25-30]; Accepting a grant from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) pursuant to 50 ILCS 707/1, authorizing the necessary budget amendment, retroactively waiving the bid process, and appropriating funds for the purchase and installation of (9) Motorola in-car cameras for squad cars, with a total project cost of $73,838.80

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

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

c. Accept the final costs for Colona HMA Work – IDOT Section 25-00016-00-RS for the Hennepin Canal Pkwy, 5th Street & Union Street for the total value of completed work ($267,972.67) and authorize the Mayor to sign the Engineer’s Payment Estimates

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve. Alderman Swemline 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.

2. Discussion: Questions were asked and answered.

d. Discussion & Action – Security Deposit and Freezer Reimbursement

1. Alderman Waterman made a motion to not reimburse Mrs. Pettie’s security deposit, but stated she could come claim her freezer from the City if desired. Alderman Swemline 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.

2. Discussion: Was had and concluded.

e. Approve waiving the permit and associated fee(s) for city wide yard sales to be held on September 5th and September 6th, 2025

1. Alderman Waterman made a motion to approve. Alderman Lack 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.

11. CLOSED SESSION

a. None

12. ADJOURN

a. Alderman Waterman made a motion to adjourn at 7:30pm. Alderman Swemline 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.

https://www.colonail.com/vertical/sites/%7BFC142F78-E9D2-49AE-8B50-7910B5B74E0C%7D/uploads/08.11.25_CC_Minutes.pdf