HomeMy WebLinkAbout081522 City Council Meeting MinutesGalesburg City Council Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
55 West Tompkins Street, Galesburg, Illinois
August 15, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Called to order by Mayor Peter Schwartzman at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call #1:Present:Mayor Peter Schwartzman,Council Members Bradley Hix,Wayne Dennis,
Kevin Wallace,Dwight White,Jaclyn Smith-Esters,Sarah Davis,and Larry Cox,8.Also Present:
Interim City Manager Wayne Carl, City Attorney Brad Nolden, and City Clerk Kelli Bennewitz.
Mayor Schwartzman declared a quorum present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Semenya McCord gave the invocation.
Council Member Smith-Esters moved,seconded by Council Member Davis,to approve the
minutes of the City Council’s regular meeting from August 1, 2022.
Roll Call #2:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Proclamation:International Overdose Awareness Day
Presentation:Blue Ribbon Award to 1138 North Cherry Street.
CONSENT AGENDA #2022-16
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and will
be enacted by one motion.
22-2047
Approve Resolution 22-42 revising the Housing Repair Assistance Program for owner-occupied
single-family residences.
22-4074
Approve an amendment to the original agreement with FC Galesburg,NFP,Inc.for the soccer
program.
22-4075
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Approve a Technical Services Agreement with WIRC for a housing rehabilitation grant
application in the amount of $1,500 for application submission plus a not to exceed amount of
$1,200 for survey time, mapping, and mileage.
22-5011
Receive the Firefighters’Pension Fund Municipal Compliance Report for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2021.
22-5012
Receive the Police Pension Fund Municipal Compliance Report for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2021.
22-8015
Approve bills in the amount of $1,163,007.54 and advance checks in the amount of
$270,753.58.
Council Member Dennis moved,seconded by Council Member Davis,to approve Consent
Agenda 2022-16.
Roll Call #3:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried by omnibus vote.
PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
22-1024
Council Member Cox moved,seconded by Council Member Smith-Esters,to approve Ordinance
22-3679 on final reading amending Chapter 152 of the Galesburg Municipal Code regarding
allowing murals on exterior building walls in all non-residential zoning districts.Proposed
murals will be reviewed by the Development Review Committee.
Roll Call #4:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
22-1025
Council Member Smith-Esters moved,seconded by Council Member Davis,to approve
Ordinance 22-3680 on final reading to amend the zoning from Single Family (R1B)to
Neighborhood Business (B1) on the property located at 1156 North Seminary Street.
Roll Call #5:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
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22-2048
Council Member Dennis moved,seconded by Council Member Smith-Esters,to approve
Resolution 22-43 authorizing two incentives for the recruitment of police officers.One
incentive would grant Administration authority to implement a hiring bonus program and the
other incentive would be to award relocation expenses if warranted.The program would sunset
in two years unless it was extended by the City Council.
Roll Call #6:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
BIDS, PETITIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS
22-3028
Council Member Wallace moved,seconded by Council Member Smith-Esters,to approve the bid
from Johnson Trucking &Blacktopping in the amount of $16,085.69 for sealing City parking lots
C, L, and Voyles West.
Roll Call #7:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
22-3029
Council Member Dennis moved,seconded by Council Member Davis,to approve the following
actions on the sixteen tracts:
ACCEPT SOLE BID:
Tract 1:Paul & Doris Fisher for $150
Tract 3:Komla D Ahiandjo for $200
Tract 8:Carlos Juarez for $150
Tract 11:Brion Coziahr for $200
Tract 12:Komla D Ahiandjo for $150
Tract 13:Kent Morgan for $650
Tract 14:Mark Rasmussen for $151
Tract 15:Mark Rasmussen for $151
Tract 16:Mark Rasmussen for $151
Tract 17:Domenic McGlown for $300
Tract 20:Hannah Lyon for $110
Tract 22:Paul Taylor for $ 150
ACCEPT HIGH BID:
Tract 18:Robert Cottom for $1,050
Tract 21:Matthew R Johnson for $1,500
ACCEPT BEST BID:
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Tract 7:Percy Jackson for $300. (There was a higher bid placed by John Bloomgren,
however a Private Garden is not a permissible use in an R-2 Zone.)
Tract 9:Kevin Mitchell for $500. (There was a higher bid placed by Komla D Ahiandjo,
however a Community Garden is not a permissible use in an R-2 Zone.)
Roll Call #8:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
22-3030
Council Member Smith-Esters moved,seconded by Council Member Cox,to approve the bid
from MTI Distributing in the amount of $66,895,including a trade,for the purchase of a greens
mower to be used by the Golf Division.
Roll Call #9:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ray Pickrel addressed the Council and feels that the building at the corner of South Chambers
and South Streets should be on the demolition list.
Vicky Schultz addressed the Council and stated that she was under the impression that the
Hawthorne Pool was going to be discussed.They have been discussing a mural on the wall near
the pool but want to know for certain that the pool will be renovated.Interim City Manager
Carl stated that bids for the pool were opened on August 8th and they came in significantly
higher than expected.He noted that staff is working with the low bidder on plans and hopes to
have a bid for Council consideration at the next meeting.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
A.August 2022 Traffic Advisory Committee Report.
B.The City has been awarded an Illinois Rebuild Downtowns and Main Street Capital Grant
for Parking Lot H on Simmons Street between Prairie Street and Kellogg Street.The
proposed improvements will include landscaping and resurfacing of the parking lot,as
well as lighting upgrades and adding covered areas for event use and for covered parking
when events are not going on.In addition,the improvements would also include
reconstructing the sidewalks and curbing on Simmons Street from Prairie Street to
Kellogg Street as well as decorative lighting, landscaping and resurfacing the street.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Agreements, Approvals, Etc.)
22-4076
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Council Member Dennis moved,seconded by Council Member Smith-Esters,to approve the
demolition process on the following properties:
1.187 Garfield Avenue (residence and detached garage)
2.596 Mulberry Street (residence)
3.175-193 North Cherry Street (commercial building)
4.154 North Henderson Street (residence)
5.715 Monmouth Boulevard (residence and detached garage)
Roll Call #10:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
22-4077
Council Member Smith-Esters moved,seconded by Council Member Cox,to approve a workers’
compensation settlement agreement for Skinner vs. Galesburg in the amount of $15,812.80.
Roll Call #11:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
22-4078
Council Member Smith-Esters moved,seconded by Council Member Davis,to approve a
workers’compensation settlement agreement for Kisler vs.Galesburg in the amount of
$28,113.29.
Roll Call #12:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Council Member Smith-Esters moved,seconded by Council Member Davis,to sit as the Town
Board. The motion carried.
TOWN BUSINESS
22-9018
Trustee Davis moved,seconded by Trustee Cox,to approve Town bills and warrants be drawn in
payment of same.
Fund Title Amount
Town Fund $5,000.28
General Assistance Fund $5,395.03
IMRF Fund $1,767.14
Social Security/Medicare Fund $2,148.54
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Liability Fund
Audit Fund
Total $14,310.99
Roll Call #13:
Ayes:Trustees Hix, Dennis, Wallace, Smith-Esters, White, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Council Member Davis moved,seconded by Council Member Smith-Esters,to resume as the
City Council. The motion carried.
CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member White announced that the annual NAACP back to school picnic was held this
weekend at Kiwanis Park.There was a fantastic turnout with many volunteers,including Fire
Chief Hovind.He thanked all the volunteers and organizations that participated or donated
their time and money.He also thanked both the Police and Fire Departments as well as Parks &
Recreation Director Elizabeth Varner.He added that he is a big proponent of volunteering in
order to help our community and he feels that this picnic is all about the children.
Council Member Davis encouraged the public to drive by the new library construction adding
that it is incredible to watch it coming together.
Council Member Hix thanked everyone who helped and volunteered by serving on the
community panel for the City Manager interviews.
Council Member Dennis thanked everyone for their well wishes and patience during his
recovery.
Council Member Wallace announced that he lost a great friend and mentor,Gerald Pulley,Sr.
He was a lifelong resident who had a lot to offer the community and will be greatly missed.He
also thanked everyone who helped with the NAACP picnic.
Mayor Schwartzman presented his Mayoral Award in honor of the members of Sunrise Rotary.
He thanked them for their hard work and dedication to the upkeep of Full Viewpoint Park.He
specifically thanked Mary and George Burgland, Mike Accera, Ed Niehus, and Jeff Douglas.
The Mayor also stated that he had the honor and privilege to speak at the celebration of life and
funeral for Carlos Duncan,who was an inspiration to our community and will never be
forgotten.He also attended several back to school events,including through the Knox County
Housing Authority and the NAACP.He stated that it was great to see so many kids at these
events and reminded the public that school will be in session and to watch for children.He
noted that several signs have been added around town for school safety but that if anyone
notices an unsafe crossing to please let the City know.
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Council Member Smith-Esters stated that the first female Council Member,Aline Shotts,and
who the Farnham Street Bridge is named after, passed away on July 30th.
Council Member White stated that while he and his daughter were crossing the street at the
new crosswalk between the high school and GAVC,a vehicle blew through the pedestrian
walkway. He encouraged people to be careful and to pay attention.
Council Member Cox moved,seconded by Council Member Smith-Esters,to adjourn into
Executive Session at 6:16 p.m.for the purpose of discussing the appointment,employment,
compensation,discipline,performance,or dismissal of specific employees,and approval of the
minutes from the August 10 and 12,2022,executive session meetings (5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1)and
(21).
Roll Call #14:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Council Member White left the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
During the Executive Session,Council Member Smith-Esters,seconded by Council Member
Dennis,to recess the Executive Session at 8:07 p.m.and to reconvene the meeting on
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call #15:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 6.
Nays:None
Absent:Council Member White, 1.
Chairman declared motion carried.
Peter D. Schwartzman, Mayor
Kelli R. Bennewitz, City Clerk
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