City of Galena Council met July 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
18C-0255 – CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Renner called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers at 101 Green Street on 9 July 2018.
18C-0256 – ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following members were present: Bernstein, Fach, Hahn, Kieffer, Lincoln, Westemeier and Renner
18C-0257 – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Mayor Renner announced a quorum of Board members present to conduct City business.
18C-0258– PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was recited.
18C-0259 - REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE Turner Hall Committee – Music Festival July 11-15, 2018.
Greater Galena Marketing Committee – GGMI is in their new office. The first board meeting will be held there next month.
18C-0260 – PUBLIC COMMENT
Jess Farlow, 411 Meeker Street – Farlow advised Meeker Street is in great disrepair. He urged
the Council to please consider adding Meeker Street to the list of streets to be repaired this year.
CONSENT AGENDA CA18-13
18C-0261 – APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2018
Motion: Bernstein moved, seconded by Hahn, to approve Consent Agenda, CA18-13.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Fach, Hahn, Kieffer, Lincoln, Westemeier, Bernstein, Renner NAYS: None
The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
18C-0248 – SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE—THE FORMER EAST SIDE BULK FUEL STORAGE SITE
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Westemeier, to approve the second reading of an ordinance approving the purchase of real estate, the former east side bulk fuel storage site, 18C-0248.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, Lincoln, Westemeier, Bernstein, Fach, Renner NAYS: None
The motion carried.
18C-0249 – SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING WAGES OF LABORERS, MECHANICS AND OTHER WORKERS EMPLOYED IN PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS FOR THE CITY OF GALENA (PREVAILING WAGE ORDINANCE)
Motion: Kieffer moved, seconded by Fach, to approve the second reading of an ordinance regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in Public Works projects for the City of Galena.
Discussion: None.Roll Call:
AYES: Kieffer, Westemeier, Bernstein, Fach, Renner NAYS: Hahn, Lincoln
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
18C-0262 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM
Motion: Westemeier moved, seconded by Hahn, to approve an agreement with the Illinois Department of Revenue for participation in the Alcoholic Liquor Enforcement Pilot Program, 18C- 0262.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Lincoln, Westemeier, Bernstein, Fach, Hahn, Kieffer, Renner
NAYS: None The motion carried.
18C-0263 – WARRANTS
Motion: Kieffer moved, seconded by Westemeier, to approve the Warrants as presented, 18C-0250.
Discussion: Fach noted the $1,000 expense for the flowers in Wasburne Park.
Roll Call: AYES: Westemeier, Bernstein, Fach, Kieffer, Lincoln, Renner NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Hahn
The motion carried.
18C-0264 – ALDERPERSONS’ COMMENTS
Fire Hydrants – Fach noted that it appears the fire hydrant in front of his property may have been missed. It was power washed but has not been painted yet.
Glass Recycling – Bernstein advised she is currently working on a plan to recycle glass. An item will be added to the next agenda for discussion.
Meeker Street – Lincoln understands where Jess Farlow is coming from. He hopes if the plans for roads comes back under budget, maybe Meeker Street could be added.
18C-0265 – CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Deer Culling – Moran advised the deadline for applying to be a hunter or to hunt on one’s property has been reached. We received a good response. Staff will be sending letters to surrounding property owners. An item for action will be on the agenda for the second meeting in August.
Basketball Courts – The Grant Park basketball courts have been excavated and new ones will be installed soon.
Bike Trail – The bike trail to Aiken is complete.
18C-0266 – MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Renner complimented everyone on a great 4th of July.18C-0267 - ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to adjourn.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Bernstein, Fach, Hahn, Kieffer, Lincoln, Westemeier, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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