City of Galena City Council met Nov. 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
21C-0462 – CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Kieffer called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers at 101 Green Street on 22 November 2021.
21C-0463 – ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following members were present: Bernstein, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen
Absent: Hahn, Renner
21C-0464 – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Mayor Pro Tem Kieffer announced a quorum of Board members present to conduct City business.
21C-0465 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was recited.
21C-0466 - REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
No reports.
21C-0467 – CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA CA21-21
21C-0468 – APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 2021
21C-0469 – APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF CHUCK HORTON, 1102 THIRD STREET, TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Motion: Bernstein moved, seconded by McCoy, to approve Consent Agenda, CA21-21. Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Kieffer
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hahn, Renner
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
21C-0470 – SECOND READING AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE 2021 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE FOR TAXES TO BE COLLECTED IN 2022
Motion: McCoy moved, seconded by Westemeier, to approve the second reading of the 2021 Tax Levy Ordinance for taxes to be collected in 2022 in the amount of $1,519,019 with a decrease from $1.44 to $1.39 per $100 of equalized assessed value, 21C-0470.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: McCoy, Westemeier, Bernstein, Kieffer
NAYS: Wienen
ABSENT: Hahn, Renner
The motion carried.
21C-0471 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TURNER HALL STAGE CURTAINS
The following bids were received:
Chicago Flyhouse, Inc. $46,642.00
Gopher Stage Lighting $18,930.00
Motion: Westemeier moved, seconded by Bernstein, to approve the purchase of new stage curtains, a cyclorama and new hanging hardware from Gopher Stage Lighting in the amount of $18,930.
Discussion: The cost difference is due to the individual company’s pricing structure and material availability.
Roll Call: AYES: McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Kieffer
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hahn, Renner
The motion carried.
21C-0472 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON HIRING A DISPATCHER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motion: Westemeier moved, seconded by McCoy, to approve hiring Jessi-Lynn Kieffer as Dispatcher/Administrative Assistant for the Police Department at a rate of $18.00 per hour and allowing her secondary employment with MercyOne.
Discussion: Kieffer has been filling in part-time and Chief Hefel felt she was the right candidate.
Roll Call: AYES: Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Kieffer, McCoy
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hahn, Renner
The motion carried.
21C-0473 – WARRANTS
Motion: Bernstein moved, seconded by Wienen, to approve the Warrants as presented, 21C 0473.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Wienen, Bernstein, McCoy, Westemeier, Kieffer
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hahn, Renner
The motion carried.
21C-0474 – ALDERPERSONS’ COMMENTS
Council wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Landfill – McCoy reported he made a trip to the old city landfill, and it looks great. All off the yard waste is gone.
Parking – Bernstein said she liked the suggestion by Lisa Bastian to designate the Commerce Street lot for tenants and downtown merchants.
Thank you – Westemeier thanked Mark Moran and staff for their work on the tax levy. While he usually votes no, he is happy the tax is going down and the city is still able to collect $34,170. Kieffer agreed.
Downtown – Wienen was happy to see the wreaths going up in the downtown.
21C-0475 – CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
Capital Improvement Plan – The Capital Improvement Plan will be on the next agenda. Tourism Grant – The Tourism Attraction Grant was sent last week.
Thank you – Moran thanked the Galena Downtown Business Association and the Galena High School Key Club for their help with the wreaths.
Moran wished all a Happy Thanksgiving!
21C-0476 – MAYOR’S REPORT
No Report.
21C-0477 – ADJOURNMENT
Motion: McCoy moved, seconded by Westemeier, to adjourn.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Bernstein, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Kieffer
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hahn, Renner
The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
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