City of Galena City Council met Dec. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
21C-0478 – CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Renner called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers at 101 Green Street.
21C-0479 – ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following members were present: Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Renner
21C-0480 – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Mayor Renner announced a quorum of Board members present to conduct City business.
21C-0481 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was recited.
21C-0482 - REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
No reports.
21C-0483 – CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to open the public hearing on a request by Paul and Deborah Studtmann, 11 E. Point Drive, Galena to vacate 0.17 acres of the Jefferson Street right of-way.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
21C-0484 – PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST BY PAUL AND DEBORAH STUDTMANN, 11 E. POINT DRIVE, GALENA, TO VACATE 0.17 ACRES OF THE JEFFERSON STREET RIGHT OF-WAY
Testimony: None.
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to close the public hearing on a request by Paul and Deborah Studtmann, 11 E. Point Drive, Galena to vacate 0.17 acres of the Jefferson Street right of-way, 21C-0484.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
LIQUOR COMMISSION
Motion: Bernstein moved, seconded by Wienen, to adjourn as the City Council and reconvene as the Liquor Commission.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
21C-0485 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AN APPLICATION FOR A CLASS J CORPORATION LIQUOR LICENSE BY ROGER BUSSAN, BUSSAN PIZZA, LLC, DBA HAPPY JOE’S PIZZA AND ICE CREAM PARLOR, 9919 US ROUTE 20
Motion: Kieffer moved, seconded by Westemeier, to approve the application for a Class J corporation liquor license by Roger Bussan, Bussan Pizza, LLC, DBA Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor, 9919 US Route 20.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
21C-0486 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A CORPORATION MANAGER LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SONJA BUSSAN, HAPPY JOE’S PIZZA & ICE CREAM PARLOR, 9919 US ROUTE 20
Motion: McCoy moved, seconded by Bernstein, to approve the application for a corporation manager liquor license for Sonja Bussan, Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 9919 US Route 20.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Wienen, to adjourn as the Liquor Commission and reconvene as the City Council.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA CA21-23
21C-0487 – APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 22, 2021
21C-0488 – APPROVAL OF LICENSE TO DOUG SMITH FOR ACCESS TO PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
21C-0489 – ACCEPTANCE OF SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2021 FINANCIAL REPORTS
21C-0490 – APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR SECONDARY EMPLOYMENT BY POLICE LIEUTENANT ANTHONY YETT
Motion: Kieffer moved, seconded by Wienen, to approve Consent Agenda, CA21-23.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
21C-0491 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET
Motion: McCoy moved, seconded by Westemeier, to approve the first reading and waive the second reading of an ordinance providing for the vacation of a portion of Jefferson Street, 21C 0491.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Renner NAYS: None
The motion carried.
21C-0492 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A REQUEST BY THE GALENA ART AND RECREATION CENTER FOR A FESTIVAL PERMIT FOR THE GALENA HOLIDAZE FESTIVAL, DECEMBER 3, 2022
Motion: Bernstein moved, seconded by Kieffer, to approve the request by the Galena Art and Recreation Center for a festival permit for the Galena Holidaze Festival, December 3, 2022, 21C 0492.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
21C-0493 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A CONTRACT FOR THE WATER TOWER DEMOLITION PROJECT
The following bids were received:
| Company | Cost |
| Green Demolition Contractors | $57,650.00 |
| Iseler Demolition, Inc. | $72,900.00 |
| American Demolition Corp. | $88,665.00 |
| Dore & Associates | $96,800.00 |
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
21C-0494 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROPOSED PLAN FOR BICYCLING IMPROVEMENTS
Motion: Kieffer moved, seconded by McCoy, to approve the proposed plan for bicycling improvements, 21C-0494.
Discussion: Wienen stated they are installing it on the bricks near the Blacksmith Shop. She questioned if it could be removed or reinstalled. Moran advised it would just be a post so it they would only remove one brick.
Council thanked the G.O.A.T.S. bike club for donating the racks, stenciling, signs and paying for shipping.
Roll Call: AYES: Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried.
21C-0495 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GALENA, JO DAVIESS COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO BORROW FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY LOAN PROGRAM FOR THE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Motion: Wienen moved, seconded by Hahn, to approve the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the City of Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois to borrow funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program for the lead service line replacement project waiving the second reading, 21C-0495.
Discussion: Council advised people who believe they have lead lines should contact City Hall.
Roll Call: AYES: Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
21C-0496 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON LOAN REQUEST #1 FOR IEPA LOAN #17-5811 IN THE AMOUNT OF $207,857.00 INCLUDING ORIGIN DESIGN INVOICES AND CFPS, INC. INVOICE #1
Motion: Kieffer moved, seconded by Wienen, to approve loan request #1 for IEPA Loan #17- 5811 in the amount of $207,857.00 including Origin Design invoices and CFPS, Inc. invoice #1.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
21C-0497 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DAVIS CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
| Contractor | Base Bid | Alternate Bid | Total Bid |
| Louie’s Trenching Service | $16,163.00 | -- | $16,163.00 |
| D. Sproule Construction | $22,845.00 | -- | $22,845.00 |
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Hahn
The motion carried.
21C-0498 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FY 2022-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to table item 21C-0498 to the next meeting.
21C-0499 – WARRANTS
Motion: Wienen moved, seconded by Bernstein, to approve the Warrants as presented, 21C 0499.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Westemeier, Kieffer, Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, McCoy, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
21C-0500 – ALDERPERSONS’ COMMENTS
Galena – Kieffer said Galena has been busy and everyone has done an excellent job with the Christmas decorations
Events – Hahn thanked everyone for doing a fantastic job with Living Windows, Luminaria and Fire in the Sky.
McCoy wished all a “Merry Christmas.”
Pandemic – McCoy stated we are blessed as a city that has been through two years of a pandemic and have financially survived. Everything has gone in the right direction, and this happened with lots of hard work.
Living Windows – Wienen stated she came downtown for living windows. The streets were filled with people.
Sidewalk – Wienen reported the sidewalk behind the Log Cabin on Perry Street needs repair. Westemeier agreed advising it cannot wait until next year to be fixed.
Cameras – Westemeier feels it is important to follow through with cameras. He recommended putting something in the budget next year and get the project going.
Thank you – Westemeier thanked the Elk’s Club for their yearly Christmas basket deliveries throughout Jo Daviess County as well as all of the volunteers who helped make it possible.
Sidewalk – Bernstein advised the sidewalk on the east side of West Street going south from Ridge Street is also in need of repair.
Garbage – Bernstein stated to her knowledge we sill have a pay as you throw program for garbage. She feels the new haulers need to be made aware of that. Bernstein stated when she walks around there are people with six bags of garbage out and no tags. People are not conforming to the rules. She asked that the new company be reminded of this.
Bernstein wished all a “Merry Christmas.”
21C-0501 – CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
Cameras – Moran advised research has been done and he is prepared to present it at budget time.
Land Exchange – Moran advised an item will be placed on the next agenda to discuss a land exchange with the school. This would involve swapping land around the water tower.
Annexation – Moran advised the next agenda will include a Public Hearing on the annexation of the old body shop on Gear Street.
Capital Improvement Plan – Moran thanked staff for their work on the Capital Improvement Plan. He feels it is the best plan ever. He directed the council to pay attention to the street improvement program. The packet includes a nice map showing street improvements since the sales tax increase was approved in 2002.
21C-0502 – MAYOR’S REPORT
Thank you – Mayor Renner thanked the Galena Downtown Business Association for the lights on the poles, Living windows and Fire in the Sky. Lots of people came out. Mayor Renner also thanked those organizations that stepped up and make Christmas a little better for some people.
Vaccination – Mayor Renner encouraged everyone to get vaccinated.
21C-0503 – ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to adjourn.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Wienen, Kieffer, Bernstein, Hahn, McCoy, Westemeier, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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