City of Galena City Council met Nov. 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
22C-0448 – 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 28 November 2022.
22C-0449 – ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following members were present: Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Renner
Absent: Wienen
22C-0450 – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Mayor Renner announced a quorum of Board members present to conduct City business.
22C-0451 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was recited.
22C-0452 - REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
No reports.
22C-0453 – CITIZENS COMMENTS
James Boho, 1477 S. Rocky Hill Road – Boho voiced concern with the intersection of 4th Street and Highway 20, stating it is listed as a “Class A Critical” intersection by the State of Illinois. Boho voiced concern the city would be putting the public in an unsafe situation by approving the Parker Project. Boho urged the council to reconsider their approval.
PUBLIC HEARING
22C-0454 – PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPLICATION BY ANDREW STANGL, 1818 DONEGAN STREET TO VACATE 4,000 SQUARE FEET OF UNIMPROVED STREET RIGHT OF-WAY BETWEEN DONEGAN STREET AND IRVING STREET IN WEST GALENA TOWNSHIP
Motion: Westemeier moved, seconded by Kieffer, to open the Public Hearing on the application by Andrew Stangl, 1818 Donegan Street to vacate 4,000 square feet of unimproved street right of-way between Donegan Street and Irving Street in West Galena Township.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Bernstein, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
Testimony: None.
Motion: Westemeier moved, seconded by Kieffer, to close the Public Hearing.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Bernstein, Hahn, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
LIQUOR COMMISSION
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Bernstein, to adjourn as the City Council and reconvene as the Liquor Commission.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: McCoy, Westemeier, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
22C-0455 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AN APPLICATION FOR A CLASS D CORPORATION LIQUOR LICENSE FOR OFFAL FOOD GROUP, LLC, DBA OTTO’S BY KEVIN SCHARPF, 100 BOUTHILLIER STREET
City Attorney Nack advised the license should be for Otto’s by Kevin Scharpf, LLC.
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to approve the application for a Class D Corporation Liquor License for Otto’s by Kevin Scharpf, LLC, 100 Bouthillier Street, 22C-0455.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Westemeier, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Bernstein, to adjourn as the Liquor Commission and reconvene as the City Council.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA CA22-21
22C-0456 – APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2022
22C-0457 – APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY SUSIE DROESSLER TO SERVE AS THE MARKET MASTER FOR THE GALENA FARMERS MARKET, SATURDAYS, MAY 20- OCTOBER 28, 2023, IN THE CITY HALL PARKING LOT
22C-0458 – APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF GAME TIME PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FROM CUNNINGHAM RECREATION FOR CEMETERY PARK
22C-0459 – APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF GAME TIME PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FROM CUNNINGHAM RECREATION FOR THE BOUTHILLIER STREET PARK
22C-0460 – APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY THE GALENA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL GALENA PRIDE PICNIC IN GRANT PARK, JUNE 10, 2023, NOON TO 5:00 P.M.
22C-0461 – APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT BA23-05 FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FOR PURCHASE OF A UTILITY TASK VEHICLE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Bernstein requested item 22C-0457 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Motion: Kieffer moved, seconded by McCoy, to approve Consent Agenda CA22-21 with the exception of item 22C-0457.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
22C-0457 – APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY SUSIE DROESSLER TO SERVE AS THE MARKET MASTER FOR THE GALENA FARMERS MARKET, SATURDAYS, MAY 20- OCTOBER 28, 2023, IN THE CITY HALL PARKING LOT
Motion: Bernstein moved, seconded by Hahn, to approve the request by Susie Droessler to serve as the Market Master for the Galena Farmers Market, Saturdays, May 20-October 28, 2023, 22C-0457.
Discussion: Bernstein stated there was a recent issue with a not-for-profit who wished to pass out information at the market. They were told they would be required to pay the same fee as the other vendors. Bernstein stated she would like to see a stipulation added that there be no fee for not-for-profits participating in the market to hand out information. Council discussed and agreed that is not something that should be a part of the market. They could pass out information on the outskirts of the market.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Bernstein, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
22C-0436 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH TRUE NORTH QUALITY HOMES, LLC TO ANNEX AND ADD 18.239 ACRES TO THE PLANNED UNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to approve the second reading of an ordinance authorizing the execution of an amendment to an annexation agreement with True North Quality Homes, LLC to annex and add 18.239 acres to the Planned Unit Development Plan, 22C-0436.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Hahn, Renner
NAYS: Bernstein
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
22C-0437 – POSSIBLE RECONSIDERATION OF CAL. NO. 21C-0514, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH JOHN AND ROSEAN SCHROMEN FOR THE PROPERTY AT 10840 HIGHWAY 20
No action taken.
22C-0438 – SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF PROPERTY FOR THE GALENA DOG PARK IN TIMP’S SUBDIVISION – PHASE 2
Motion: McCoy moved, seconded by Westemeier, to approve the second reading of an ordinance accepting the donation of property for the Galena dog park in Timp’s Subdivision – Phase 2, 22C-0438, 22C-0438.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: McCoy, Westemeier, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
22C-0462 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF AN UNNAMED ALLEY INTERSECTING WITH DONEGAN STREET
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Westemeier, to approve the first reading, waive the second reading of an ordinance providing for the vacation of an unnamed alley intersecting with Donegan Street.
Discussion: Council agreed it was the right thing to do as the property on both sides is owned by the same person.
Roll Call: AYES: Westemeier, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
22C-0463 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 18.239 ACRES OF TERRITORY (THE PARKER PROJECT ADDITION)
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to approve the first reading, waive the second reading of an ordinance annexing 18.239 acres of territory, the Parker Project addition., 22C 0463.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Renner
NAYS: Bernstein
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
22C-0464 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCING AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR 18.239 ACRES (THE PARKER PROJECT ADDITION)
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to approve the first reading, waive the second reading of an ordinance amending the zoning map for 18.239 acres, the Parker Project addition, 22C-0464.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Renner
NAYS: Bernstein
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
22C-0465 – FIRST READING OF THE 2022 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE FOR TAXES TO BE COLLECTED IN 2023
Motion: Kieffer moved, seconded by McCoy, to approve the first reading, waive the second reading of the 2022 Tax Levy Ordinance for taxes to be collected in 2023, 22C-0465.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Bernstein, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
22C-0466 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ABATING CERTAIN TAXES HERETOFORE LEVIED BY THE CITY OF GALENA FOR THE 2020 BONDS
Motion: Bernstein moved, seconded by McCoy, to approve the first reading (later amended to waive the second reading) of an ordinance abating certain taxes heretofore levied by the City of Galena for the 2020 Bonds, 22C-0466.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Bernstein, Hahn, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
22C-0467 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ABATING CERTAIN TAXES HERETOFORE LEVIED BY THE CITY OF GALENA FOR THE PALACE CAMPGROUND
Motion: McCoy moved, seconded by Hahn, to approve the first reading, waive the second reading of an ordinance abating certain taxes heretofore levied by the City of Galena for the Palace Campground, 22C-0467.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: McCoy, Westemeier, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
22C-0468 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ENACTING AND ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GALENA
Motion: Westemeier moved, seconded by Hahn, to approve the first reading, waive the second reading of an ordinance enacting and adopting a supplement to the code of ordinances for the City of Galena, 22C-0468.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Westemeier, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
22C-0469 – MONTHLY WATER AND SEWER OPERATIONS REPORT FROM U.S. WATER CORP
Andrew Schuler gave the report on monthly water and sewer operations. Schuler noted September was a bad month. Things were better in October. They are over budget on chemicals and electricity due to increased costs. A leak survey was performed. A leak was found on Main Street in front of the brewery. Daily usage went from 600,000 gallons to 350,000 gallons per day. Schuler advised there are still leaks out there that they will continue to look for. Schuler stated they would try to do another leak survey in the spring. He would like to do two leak studies per year. Expenses have jumped as well. Phosphate has tripled in price.
Council thanked Schuler for the reports and pictures.
22C-0470 – WARRANTS
Motion: McCoy moved, seconded by Bernstein, to approve the Warrants as presented, 22C 0470.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Bernstein, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Hahn
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
22C-0471 – ALDERPERSONS’ COMMENTS
Fire Hydrant – Bernstein advised the fire hydrant at Washington and Hill Streets has been covered for a long time. She questioned why it has not been repaired. Andrew Schuler advised they have a few hydrants in need of repair. Rocks got stuck in them when they were being flushed. He advised he would take a look at it.
Main Street/Lights – McCoy stated Main Street looks wonderful and the Christmas tree by the Market House has never looked better. Hahn agreed and thanked everyone who helped with the lights.
22C-0472 – CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Main Street Lights – Moran thanked the Galena Downtown Business Association for wrapping the light poles on Main Street.
Galena Country – Moran advised Galena Country Tourism will present a report at the next meeting.
Sister Cities – An update will be presented at the next meeting
Events – Moran reminded everyone Saturday, December 3rd, will be the first annual Holidaze event which will coincide with Fire in the Sky.
22C-00473 – MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Renner agrees the downtown looks marvelous and noted there is something happening every weekend.
22C-0466 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ABATING CERTAIN TAXES HERETOFORE LEVIED BY THE CITY OF GALENA FOR THE 2020 BONDS
Motion: Bernstein moved, seconded by McCoy, to reconsider action taken earlier in the meeting and approve the first reading, waive the second reading of an ordinance abating certain taxes heretofore levied by the City of Galena for the 2020 Bonds.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
22C-00474 – ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer to adjourn.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Bernstein, Renner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Wienen
The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
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