Pam Bernstein - Ward II Alderman | City of Galena
Pam Bernstein - Ward II Alderman | City of Galena
City of Galena City Council met Jan. 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
25C-0017 – 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 27 January 2024.
25C-0018 – ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following members were present: Johnson, Kieffer, Tegtmeyer, Westemeier, Wienen
Absent: Renner
25C-0019 – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Mayor Pro Tem Kieffer announced a quorum of board members present to conduct City business. 25C-0020 – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was recited.
25C-0021 - REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
No reports.
25C-0022 – CITIZENS COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA CA25-2
25C-0023 – APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2025
25C-0024 – APPROVAL OF SECONDARY EMPLOYMENT AS A SOFTBALL COACH FOR THE GALENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
25C-0025 – ACCEPTANCE OF DECEMBER 2024 FINANCIAL REPORT
25C-0026 – APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF AN ENVIROSIGHT OUTPOST BOX FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT ROVER CAMERA
Motion: Wienen moved, seconded by Westemeier, to approve Consent Agenda CA25-2. Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Johnson, Kieffer, Tegtmeyer, Westemeier, Wienen NAYS: None
ABSENT: Renner
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
25C-0027 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF BRANDON BEHLKE TO THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF ALDERPERSON PAM BERNSTEIN
Motion: Westemeier moved, seconded by Johnson, to approve the appointment of Brandon Behlke to the unexpired term of Alderperson Pam Bernstein, 25C-0027.
Discussion: Tegtmeyer was pleased to have someone with experience in the community who has served on boards that is willing to step in for the interim period.
Roll Call: AYES: Kieffer, Tegtmeyer, Westemeier, Johnson, Wienen NAYS: None
ABSENT: Renner
The motion carried.
25C-0028 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SWIMMING POOL WAGES, RATES, AND SCHEDULE FOR 2025
Motion: Tegtmeyer moved, seconded by Wienen, to approve swimming pool wages, rates and schedule for 2025, 25C-0028.
Discussion: Tegtmeyer appreciated the efforts to bring people back on board. She suggested expanding temporary hours through Labor Day, even if those hours are shortened or limited to weekends. Westemeier stated he was happy to see a more experienced staff this year.
Roll Call: AYES: Tegtmeyer, Westemeier, Johnson, Kieffer, Wienen NAYS: None
ABSENT: Renner
The motion carried.
25C-0029 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE DEWEY AVENUE BRIDGE
| Company | Cost |
| Louie’s Trenching Service | $46,360.00 |
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Westemeier, Johnson, Kieffer, Tegtmeyer, Wienen NAYS: None
ABSENT: Renner
The motion carried.
25C-0030 – U.S. WATER MONTHLY WATER AND SEWER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE REPORT
Motion: Wienen moved, seconded by Tegtmeyer to table the U.S. Water monthly water and sewer operations and maintenance report, 25C-0030.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Wienen, Westemeier, Johnson, Kieffer, Tegtmeyer, NAYS: None
ABSENT: Renner
The motion carried.
25C-0031 – WARRANTS
Motion: Wienen moved, seconded by Johnson, to approve the Warrants as presented, 25C 0031.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Johnson, Kieffer, Tegtmeyer, Westemeier, Wienen NAYS: None
ABSENT: Renner
The motion carried.
25C-0032 – ALDERPERSONS’ COMMENTS
Comprehensive Plan Committee – Tegtmeyer stated she would like to request a report or presentation from the Comprehensive Plan Committee. She would like to see where they are at with the Comprehensive Plan.
Absence – Johnson advised she would not be at the next meeting.
Water Breaks – Johnson stated she appreciates the waterworks guys who were out in the cold getting the water back working.
25C-0033 – CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
No report.
25C-0034 – MAYOR’S REPORT
No report.
25C-0035 – ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Wienen moved, seconded by Westemeier, to adjourn.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: AYES: Johnson, Kieffer, Tegtmeyer, Westemeier, Wienen NAYS: None
ABSENT: Renner
The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
https://www.cityofgalena.org/media/cms/Council_Packet_02_C978574EA1ECE.pdf
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