City of Galena Council met May 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
19C-0170 – 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 13 May 2019.
19C-0171 – ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following members were present: Allendorf, Fach, Hahn, Kieffer, Westemeier, Renner
Absent: Bernstein
Alderman McCoy took his seat at 6:40 replacing Alderman Fach.
19C-0172 – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Mayor Renner announced a quorum of Board members present to conduct City business.
19C-0173 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was recited.
19C-0174 - REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
No reports.
19C-0175 – CITIZENS COMMENTS
Don Andresen, 7752 N. Indian Ridge Road - Andresen advised he is co-owner of Honest John’s and is manager of Union Leathers. Andresen voiced concern with the bench which was installed in front of the Union Leathers store and the size of it. He feels it hinders his ability to display merchandise in his window. Recently the bench was bolted down. Prior to that he was able to move the bench down a little bit which allowed him to use 50 percent of his window. When he agreed to the bench, he didn’t realize it would be a large iron bench. Andresen asked that the City consider moving the bench or unbolting it to allow him to use more window space.
Jeffrey DuPont, Vice President, USW - DuPont advised he was present should there be any questions regarding item 19C-0194.
Lisa Kempner, 116 S. Main Street - Kempner advised both she and Tina Knautz were present for any questions regarding their request under item 19C-0193.
Jack Dieter, 301 N. Main Street - Deiter advised he was present to answer any questions regarding his request for a Class J Liquor License, 19C-0177.
SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
19C-0176 – SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Clerk Hyde swore in the following:
● Marc W. McCoy, Alderman Ward I
● Christopher D. Allendorf, Alderman Ward II
● Robert A. Hahn, Alderman Ward IV
● Jerry L. Westemeier, Alderman-at-Large
LIQUOR COMMISSION
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to adjourn as the City Council and reconvene as the Liquor Commission.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Allendorf, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried.
19C-0177 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A REQUEST BY WILLIAM J. DEITER, DBA BIG BILL’S SANDWICH SHOP & COFFEE BAR, 301 N. MAIN STREET, FOR A CLASS J CORPORATION LIQUOR LICENSE
Motion: Kieffer moved, seconded by Allendorf, to approve the request by William J. Deiter, DBA Big Bill’s Sandwich Shop & Coffee Bar, 301 N. Main Street, for a Class J Corporation Liquor License, 19C-0177.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Allendorf, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried.
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to adjourn as the Liquor Commission and reconvene as the City Council.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Allendorf, Hahn, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA CA19-9
19C-0178 – APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 22, 2019
19C-0179 – ACCEPTANCE OF MARCH 2019 FINANCIAL REPORT
19C-0180 – APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS FOR THE PERIOD MAY 14, 2019 TO MAY 11, 2020
19C-0181 – APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY THE GALENA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST THE 42ND ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019
19C-0182 – APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY THE GALENA-JO DAVIESS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO CONDUCT THE 26TH ANNUAL CEMETERY WALK IN THE OLD CITY CEMETERY, JUNE 8 AND 9, 2019
19C-0183 – APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY THE GALENA-JO DAVIESS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO CONDUCT THE THIRD ANNUAL HEROES FOR HISTORY STAIR CHALLENGE, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
19C-0184 – APPROVAL OF A STREET CLOSURE PERMIT FOR WINNEBAGO DRIVE FROM MENOMINEE DRIVE TO THE EAST CULDESAC FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD PICNIC ON JUNE 23, 2019 FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 9:OO P.M.
19C-0185 – APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR $6,273 WITH LW ALLEN FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A DIFFERENTIAL LEVEL TRANSDUCER AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
19C-0186 – APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A SEWER VIDEO CAMERA FROM ALLAN J. COLEMAN COMPANY FOR $10,641
19C-0187 – APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF TWO REFRIGERATED SAMPLERS FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM THE HACH COMPANY FOR $8,658
19C-0188 – APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A COMPRESSION MACHINE FOR CONCRETE TESTING FROM FORNEY INDUSTRIES FOR $9,947
19C-0189 – APPROVAL OF A FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR MAY 1, 2019-APRIL 30, 2020 WITH THE GALENA ART AND RECREATION CENTER
19C-0190 – APPROVAL OF A FACILITIES LEASE WITH MIDWEST MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE PLACEMENT OF COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ON THE FRANKLIN STREET WATER TOWER
19C-0191 – APPROVAL OF A FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR MAY 1, 2019-APRIL 30, 2020 WITH THE GALENA-JO DAVIESS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
19C-0192 – APPROVAL OF WAGE RATES FOR SEASONAL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES
Mayor Renner requested item 19C-0179 be removed from the agenda.
Motion: Allendorf moved, seconded by Hahn, to approve Consent Agenda, CA19-9 as presented with the exception of item 19C-0179, Acceptance of March 2019 Financial Report.
Discussion: None. Roll Call:
AYES: McCoy, Westemeier, Allendorf, Hahn, Kieffer, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
19C-0193– DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A REQUEST BY STUDIO ONE GREEN SPA AND SALON, 400 WILD INDIGO LANE, AND LISA KEMPNER, 116 S. MAIN STREET, TO CREATE A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BEER AND WINE ONLY AND WITHOUT FOOD SERVICE
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Westemeier, to approve action on the request by Studio One Green Spa and Salon, 400 Wild Indigo Lane, and Lisa Kempner, 116 S. Main Street to create a new classification of liquor license for beer and wine only and without food service.
Discussion: Hahn stated he has no problem creating the spa license. He feels they are attempting to clean something up that has been done for years. This would not be an open bar waiting for patrons to come in. As for the request for 116 S Main Street, Hahn feels that would be a full-blown sit-down bar and should be a Class A license.
Kieffer voiced concern with the number of liquor licenses the City was going to allow. He feels a limit needs to be set. He is concerned every business will want a license to serve beer and wine. He too felt these two cases should be separate. Renner also voiced concerns with others without food service wanting a liquor license along with gambling.
Westemeier was in favor of creating the J-1 license for the spa as well as the business downtown as he hates to turn down any business wanting to come to town. It’s more revenue for the City. While Westemeier agrees they should be separate, he doesn’t have a problem with either license.
Kempner explained her plan is to have cafe seating for approximately 40 people and a piano. They will primarily offer 30 different varieties of champagne as well as a few wines and a few different types of beer. They plan to model it after a small champagne bar called Sigh in Sanoma, California. She has recently purchased the building and feels it will be a beautiful and classy kind of place and not just a bar.
McCoy sated he likes the idea of the spa license. Creating the license would at least put some control on something that is already happening. He also likes the idea of the downtown champagne bar.
Council agreed the fees as well as hours would need to be discussed.
Allendorf advised he would be voting no as he feels more thought needs to be put in to this.
Roll Call: AYES: Westemeier, Hahn, McCoy
NAYS: Allendorf, Kieffer
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried.
19C-0194 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY OF GALENA WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AND DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION SYSTEMS
Based on the quality of the proposal, the proposed level of services, the interview process and the contract negotiation process, the review committee recommended executing a five-year contract with US Water.
Motion: Westemeier moved, seconded by Kieffer, to approve an agreement for Operations and Maintenance of the City of Galena Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities and Distribution and Collection Systems with US Water in the amount of $694,362.
Discussion: Westemeier stated the committee went through the process with several entities. US Water was their pick. He feels council needs to stand behind the committee.
As part of the agreement, US Water intends to offer all current employees positions. They have all agreed to that. Pending any unforeseen issues with pre-employment screenings, all employees will be retained.
Roll Call: AYES: Allendorf, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried.
19C-0195 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON 2019-20 DEER POPULATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Motion: Allendorf moved, seconded by Westemeier, to approve the recommended changes to the 2019-20 Deer Population Management Program, 19C-0195.
Discussion: Westemeier thanked Mark Moran for his hard work on the program. He feels the program needs to be opened to outsiders provided they can pass the test. The City needs more dedicated hunters and a few more hunters during the week. While 22 is a good start we need to do more.
Allendorf questioned if there is anything the Department of Natural Resources can do as far as deer control programs in addition to what we are doing. Moran advised he has worked urban deer management specialists. It is a local issue unless CWD comes up.
McCoy advised he likes the first option. He is in favor if they have success with a site, they should have the right to go back to that location. Once hunters are qualified, he doesn’t feel they need to be qualified every year, especially if they got a deer the year before. McCoy stated he would be in favor of the reimbursement for the cost of the IDNR tag for each deer taken.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Allendorf, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried.
19C-0196 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON $50,000 GRANT FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING AT REC PARK
Motion: Kieffer moved, seconded by Allendorf, to approve action on a $50,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for additional parking at Rec Park.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy,Westemeier, Allendorf, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried.
19C-0197 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A CONTRACT FOR HYDRANT AND VALVE REPLACEMENT
The following bids were received:
Motion: McCoy moved, seconded by Kieffer, to approve action a contract with Louie’s Trenching for hydrant and valve replacement for the unit prices detailed above.
Discussion: None. Roll Call:
AYES: Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Allendorf, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Hahn
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried.
19C-0198 - DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A CONTRACT FOR WATER VALVE REPLACEMENT
The following bids were received:
Motion: Westemeier moved, seconded by Kieffer, to approve a contract with Louie’s Trenching for water valve replacement in the amount of $15,050.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: McCoy, Westemeier, Allendorf, Kieffer, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Hahn
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried.
19C-0199 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE PURCHASE OF A NEW PUBLIC WORKS TRUCK WITH PLOW AND SPREADER
The bid results for the truck are as follows:
Table 1. New Ford F‐450 Truck and Chassis
The bid results for the equipment are as follows:
Table 2. Equipment Costs for New Truck
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Allendorf, to approve the purchase of a new Public Works truck with plow and spreader in an amount not to exceed $62,000.
Discussion: Rigdon advised there may be some problems with getting the 2019 truck. In the event they were unable to get the 2019, they would go with the 2020 Ford through Finnin Ford. The 2020 would be $1,000 more than the 2019. The 2020 truck would be ordered in August with delivery in December. Equipment could be installed in January/February. Finnin has agreed the honor the trade-in price.
Council discussed and were in favor of ordering the 2020 truck.
Roll Call: AYES: Westemeier, Allendorf, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried.
19C-0200 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ZONING CALENDAR NO. 19SUB-01, REQUEST BY T & C ENTERPRISES FOR FINAL PLAN AND PLAT OF THE GRANDVIEW SUBDIVISION, 618 GEAR STREET
Motion: Kieffer moved, seconded by Allendorf, to approve Zoning Calendar Nol. 19SUB-01, request by T & C Enterprises for final plan and plat of the Grandview Subdivision, 618 Gear Street, 19C-0200.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Allendorf, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried.
19C-0201 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ENACTING AND ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GALENA
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Allendorf, to approve the first reading, and waive the second reading, of an ordinance enacting and adopting a supplement to the Code of Ordinances for the City of Galena.
Discussion: None. Roll Call:
AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Allendorf, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried.
19C-0202 – WARRANTS
Motion: Allendorf moved, seconded by Kieffer, to approve the Warrants as presented, 19C-0202.
Discussion: None. Roll Call:
AYES: Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Allendorf, Renner
NAYS: Hahn
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried.
19C-0203 – ALDERPERSONS’ COMMENTS
Sidewalks - Westemeier commented the new sidewalks are looking beautiful. Kieffer agreed
adding everyone thinks they are beautiful. Nice work!
Thank you - Allendorf thanked Charlie Fach for his service on the council and looks forward to working with Alderman McCoy.
Thank you - McCoy thanked Fach for his service and stated he looks forward to working with fellow alderman and would appreciate their assistance.
Thank you - Hahn thanked the guys from Veolia and the Public Works Department. They began work at 5:00 a.m. on the east side and just finished up at 5:45 p.m.
19C-0204 – CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Pool - The pool has been sandblasted and painted. Staff has been working hard to get it up and running.
Thank you - Moran thanked Senator, Brian Stewart and his staff for the support they provided with the grant for Rec Park.
19C-0205 – MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Renner thanked the search committee for the water operator’s contract. The sidewalks are looking great and the pool is coming along nicely.
19C-0206 - ADJOURNMENT
Motion: McCoy moved, seconded by Kieffer to adjourn.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: McCoy, Westemeier, Allendorf, Hahn, Kieffer, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Bernstein
The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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