City of Galena City Council met Jan, 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
22C-0001 – CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Renner called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers at 101 Green Street.
22C-0002 – ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following members were present: Bernstein, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Renner
Absent: Hahn
22C-0003 – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Mayor Renner announced a quorum of Board members present to conduct City business.
22C-0004 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was recited.
22C-0005 - REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
No reports.
22C-0006 – CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
LIQUOR COMMISSION
22C-0007 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AN APPLICATION FOR A CLASS A CORPORATION LIQUOR LICENSE FOR TIMOTHY A. PFILE AND THERESA M. PFILE, DBA THE GOLD ROOM, LLC, 249 NORTH MAIN STREET
No action was necessary. This item was approved at the meeting of June 14, 2021.
CONSENT AGENDA CA22-01
22C-0005 – APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 28, 2021
22C-0009 – ACCEPTANCE OF THE NOVEMBER 2021 FINANCIAL REPORT Motion: Kieffer moved, seconded by McCoy, to approve Consent Agenda, CA22-01.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hahn
The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Regular Board Meeting 10 January 2022
22C-0515 – SECOND READING AND POSSBLE APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF USE AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY OF GALENA AND THE GALENA UNIT 120 SCHOOL DISTRICT
Motion: McCoy moved, seconded by Westemeier, to approve the second reading of an ordinance declaring the necessity of use and authorizing the transfer of property for the benefit of the City of Galena and the Galena Unit 120 School District, 21C-0515.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hahn
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
22C-0010 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE FACILITIES SPACE LEASE BETWEEN NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS AND THE CITY OF GALENA FOR THE CELLULAR INSTALLATIONS AT THE DODGE STREET WATER STANDPIPE
Motion: Westemeier moved, seconded by Wienen, to approve the fourth amendment to the Facilities Space Lease between New Cingular Wireless and the City of Galena for the cellular installations at the Dodge Street water standpipe.
Discussion: Bernstein questioned if the generators would only run if there was a problem. Moran advised the generators will have monthly test cycles that will run automatically once or twice per month for 15-20 minutes. Bernstein also questioned if they would be louder than what is currently there. Moran advised the unit comes in three different soundproof units. New Cingular Wireless has agreed to put in the level two unit. At average it would be sixty decibels of noise which is normal conversation or background level noise.
Roll Call: AYES: McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Kieffer, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hahn
The motion carried.
22C-0011 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON LOAN REQUEST 32 FOR IEPA LOAN 17-5811 IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,485.37 INCLUDING ORIGIN DESIGN INVOICE #76591 AND FISCHER EXCAVATING PAY APPLICATION #1
Motion: Bernstein moved, seconded by McCoy, to approve loan request 32 for IEPA Loan 17- 5811 in the amount of $60,485.37 including Origin Design invoice #76591 and Fischer Excavating pay application #1, 22C-0011.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Kieffer, McCoy, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hahn
The motion carried.
Regular Board Meeting 10 January 2022
22C-0012 – WARRANTS
Motion: McCoy moved, seconded by Kieffer, to approve the Warrants as presented, 22C-0012.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Wienen, Bernstein, McCoy, Westemeier, Kieffer, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hahn
The motion carried.
22C-0013 – ALDERPERSONS’ COMMENTS
Condolences – Westemeier sent his condolences to the family of Scott Harmon.
Snow Removal – Westemeier thanked the police department for putting the article in the paper regarding snow removal.
Mask Mandate – Bernstein advised complaints were received about the city not enforcing the mask mandate. If possible, she would like to see the police enforce that mandate when we receive a complaint. When a complaint is received about a particular business, she would like the police to issue them a warning and talk to the proprietor. At the very least everyone should post a mask mandate on their door and require that all employees be masked.
22C-0014 – CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
Bridge Lights – Moran advised a check was done on the bridge lights. There is repair work that needs to be done. Staff will be arranging for that work to be done.
Deer Hunting – Moran reported the deer hunting season will be coming to an end on Sunday. As of now hunters have taken 10 deer. The average for the past three years has been 25. Moran feels the warm weather at the beginning of the season and very cold weather at the end of the season played a large part in the low number.
West Side Project – Moran reported the project is under way. The water lines are being installed underground from Wal-Mart to Cobblestone.
22C-0015 – MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Renner thanked the city crew and all who are working outside in this cold weather. 22C-0016 – ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Westemeier moved, seconded by Kieffer, to adjourn.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Bernstein, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Kieffer, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Hahn
The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
http://www.cityofgalena.org/documents/filelibrary/side_tabs/agendas__minutes/city_council_minutes/2022/cc011022_D289846D62ACD.pdf
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