HomeMy WebLinkAbout06292020 Work Session MinutesGalesburg City Work Session
City Council Chambers
55 West Tompkins Street, Galesburg, Illinois
June 29, 2020
5:30 p.m.
Called to order by Mayor John Pritchard at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call #1:Physically Present:Mayor John T.Pritchard,Wayne Dennis,Wayne Allen,and
Larry Cox,4.Present via Telephone:Council Members Bradley Hix and Corine Andersen,2.
Absent:Council Members Lindsay Hillery and Peter Schwartzman,2.Also Present:City
Manager Todd Thompson and City Clerk Kelli Bennewitz. Mayor Pritchard declared a quorum
present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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Council Member Dennis moved,seconded by Council Member Cox,to approve the insurance
option with RLI Insurance Company in the amount of $101,925 subject to a formal quote and
binding coverage beginning July 1,2020,with an alternate approval for NICO in the amount of
$160,850 in the event coverage is not obtained from RLI Insurance Company.
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Andersen, Allen, and Cox, 5.
Nays:None
Absent:Council Members Hillery and Schwartzman, 2.
Chairman declared motion carried.
A presentation was presented and discussion followed on the fiscal year 2021 budget forecast.
Budget focus areas included:
●Core services
●Connection to goals and priorities
●Programs and service levels
●Connection to results and performance
●Public interest and citizen satisfaction
Fiscal Year 2020 General Fund revenues and expenditures were reviewed.The 2020 operating
deficit is estimated to be $2,034,000 while the deficit for 2021 is forecasted to be over $4
million.Information was presented on property tax,public safety pension estimates,Water
Fund, and the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.
Staff gave presentations on 2020-2021 capital projects for Public Works,Water Division,and
Parks and Recreation.
Council Member Hix entered the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
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A copy of the full presentation has been attached to this record.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Laura Porter addressed the Council and stated that she feels people are not following the rules
and City orders during the pandemic.She believes all available resources should be used for
the community during this time.She is also concerned that 772 Ella Street was placarded and
that she has an interest in the property.
The work session adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
John Pritchard, Mayor
Kelli R. Bennewitz, City Clerk
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