City of Galena City Council met Feb. 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
23C-0060 – 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 27 February 2023.
23C-0061 – ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following members were present: Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Renner
23C-0062 – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Mayor Renner announced a quorum of Board members present to conduct City business.
23C-0063 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was recited.
23C-0064 - REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
No reports.
23C-0065 – CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA CA23-4
23C-0066 – APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023
23C-0067 – APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDY JACKSON TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Motion: Kieffer moved, seconded by Bernstein, to approve Consent Agenda CA23-4.
Discussion: McCoy was happy to welcome Judy Jackson to the Historic Preservation Commission.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
23C-0068 – JANUARY 2023 WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATIONS REPORT BY U.S. WATER
Andrew Schuler, Operations Manager, presented the report. Schuler advised they are still investigating for leaks. They believe there is a leak on Meeker Street above the courthouse but haven’t been able to determine the exact location.
Schuler reported there is a problem with the meter at Well #7. He advised it may need to be calibrated and/or replaced. Schuler advised Wisconsin requires well meters to be calibrated every two years while Illinois has no requirement. The meter at Well #5 was replaced a few years ago. The meters at Well #7 and Well #6 are the original meters. He is currently getting a quote for Well #7 and will work on Well #6 at a later date.
23C-0069 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE PURCHASE OF A VACUUM TRAILER
The following quotes were received:
Company Make Model Cost Standard Equipment Ring-O-Matic 550 Jet Vac $115,330.52 Vermeer Midwest Vermeer 573SDT Vactron $125,959.92
Motion: McCoy moved, seconded by Hahn, to approve the purchase of a Ring-O-Matic vacuum trailer from Standard Equipment in the amount of $115,330.52.
Discussion: Council agreed this is something we need and is an important piece of equipment.
Roll Call: AYES: Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
23C-0070 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE CEMETERY PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT SURPLUS PROPERTY
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to approve the first reading, waive the second reading of an ordinance declaring the Cemetery Park playground equipment surplus property, 23C-0070.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
23C-0071 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE ADOPTION OF AN UPDATED PERSONNEL POLICY HANDBOOK
Mayor Renner asked council to take time to review the handbook. It will be presented at an upcoming meeting for approval. No action was taken.
23C-0072 – WARRANTS
Motion: Bernstein moved, seconded by McCoy, to approve the Warrants as presented, 23C 0072.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
23C-0073 – ALDERPERSONS’ COMMENTS
Go Lady Pirates!
Handbook – Wienen stated she loves the new employee handbook.
Hahn stated it was good to see everyone again.
Good Luck – McCoy wished the Lady Pirates good luck and stated he was especially proud of his granddaughter who is a team member.
23C-0074 – CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Financial Report – Moran advised the January Financial report will be presented at the next meeting.
Budget – Moran advised he will present the budget at the second meeting in March. Thank you – Moran thanked Jen and Hillary for their work on the employee handbook.
23C-0075 – MAYOR’S REPORT
Good Luck – Mayor Renner wished the Lady Pirates good luck and congratulated the boys on a good season.
Thank you – Mayor Renner thanked staff for their hard work on the employee handbook.
23C-0076 – ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to adjourn.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
https://www.cityofgalena.org/documents/filelibrary/side_tabs/agendas__minutes/city_council_minutes/2023/cc022723_093C643528807.pdf
City of Galena City Council met Feb. 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
23C-0060 – 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 27 February 2023.
23C-0061 – ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following members were present: Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Renner
23C-0062 – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Mayor Renner announced a quorum of Board members present to conduct City business.
23C-0063 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was recited.
23C-0064 - REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
No reports.
23C-0065 – CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA CA23-4
23C-0066 – APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023
23C-0067 – APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDY JACKSON TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Motion: Kieffer moved, seconded by Bernstein, to approve Consent Agenda CA23-4.
Discussion: McCoy was happy to welcome Judy Jackson to the Historic Preservation Commission.
Roll Call: AYES: Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
23C-0068 – JANUARY 2023 WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATIONS REPORT BY U.S. WATER
Andrew Schuler, Operations Manager, presented the report. Schuler advised they are still investigating for leaks. They believe there is a leak on Meeker Street above the courthouse but haven’t been able to determine the exact location.
Schuler reported there is a problem with the meter at Well #7. He advised it may need to be calibrated and/or replaced. Schuler advised Wisconsin requires well meters to be calibrated every two years while Illinois has no requirement. The meter at Well #5 was replaced a few years ago. The meters at Well #7 and Well #6 are the original meters. He is currently getting a quote for Well #7 and will work on Well #6 at a later date.
23C-0069 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE PURCHASE OF A VACUUM TRAILER
The following quotes were received:
Company Make Model Cost Standard Equipment Ring-O-Matic 550 Jet Vac $115,330.52 Vermeer Midwest Vermeer 573SDT Vactron $125,959.92
Motion: McCoy moved, seconded by Hahn, to approve the purchase of a Ring-O-Matic vacuum trailer from Standard Equipment in the amount of $115,330.52.
Discussion: Council agreed this is something we need and is an important piece of equipment.
Roll Call: AYES: Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
23C-0070 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE CEMETERY PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT SURPLUS PROPERTY
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to approve the first reading, waive the second reading of an ordinance declaring the Cemetery Park playground equipment surplus property, 23C-0070.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: McCoy, Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
23C-0071 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE ADOPTION OF AN UPDATED PERSONNEL POLICY HANDBOOK
Mayor Renner asked council to take time to review the handbook. It will be presented at an upcoming meeting for approval. No action was taken.
23C-0072 – WARRANTS
Motion: Bernstein moved, seconded by McCoy, to approve the Warrants as presented, 23C 0072.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Westemeier, Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
23C-0073 – ALDERPERSONS’ COMMENTS
Go Lady Pirates!
Handbook – Wienen stated she loves the new employee handbook.
Hahn stated it was good to see everyone again.
Good Luck – McCoy wished the Lady Pirates good luck and stated he was especially proud of his granddaughter who is a team member.
23C-0074 – CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Financial Report – Moran advised the January Financial report will be presented at the next meeting.
Budget – Moran advised he will present the budget at the second meeting in March. Thank you – Moran thanked Jen and Hillary for their work on the employee handbook.
23C-0075 – MAYOR’S REPORT
Good Luck – Mayor Renner wished the Lady Pirates good luck and congratulated the boys on a good season.
Thank you – Mayor Renner thanked staff for their hard work on the employee handbook.
23C-0076 – ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Hahn moved, seconded by Kieffer, to adjourn.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Wienen, Bernstein, Hahn, Kieffer, McCoy, Westemeier, Renner
NAYS: None
The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
https://www.cityofgalena.org/documents/filelibrary/side_tabs/agendas__minutes/city_council_minutes/2023/cc022723_093C643528807.pdf
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