HomeMy WebLinkAbout091922 City Council Meeting MinutesGalesburg City Council Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
55 West Tompkins Street, Galesburg, Illinois
September 19, 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,Jaclyn Smith-Esters,Sarah Davis,and Larry Cox,7.Present via Telephone:
Council Member Dwight White,1.Also Present:Interim City Manager Wayne Carl,Interim City
Attorney Paul Mangieri, and City Clerk Kelli Bennewitz.
Mayor Schwartzman declared a quorum present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Semenya McCord gave the invocation.
Council Member Dennis moved,seconded by Council Member Smith-Esters,to approve the
minutes of the City Council’s regular meeting from September 6, 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: Constitution Week
Presentation: Blue Ribbon Award presented for 560 Liberty Street
CONSENT AGENDA #2022-18
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and will
be enacted by one motion.
22-3034
Approve the purchase of the replacement of the Training Tower from WHP Training Towers for
$301,282 and authorize utilization of City funds for the cost of construction in excess of the
grant award in $200,000.
22-2052
Approve Resolution 22-46 authorizing the transfer of $39,035 from the Tax Increment Financing
District II fund to the TIF IV fund for redeveloper assistance to R3DOGS,LLC (Cherry Street
Brewing Company) for eligible renovation costs at 57 South Cherry Street.
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22-2053
Approve Resolution 22-47 authorizing the Mayor to sign the FY 2023 Grant Agreement for the
Downstate Operating Assistance Program Grant Agreement for the City’s transit program.
22-2054
Approve Resolution 22-48 authorizing the Mayor to sign the FY 2023 Grant Agreement for the
Section 5311 Federal Operating Assistance Grant for the City ’s transit program.
22-2055
Approve Resolution 22-49 ceding the City ’s 2022 private activity bonding authority to the Quad
Cities Regional Economic Development Authority (QCREDA).
22-6004
Approve the following commission appointments:
Airport Advisory Commission
Ken Springer, term expires September 2025.
Phillip Wolford, term expires September 2025.
22-8017
Approve bills in the amount of $1,160,513.51 and advance checks in the amount of $26,852.
Council Member Dennis moved,seconded by Council Member Wallace,to approve Consent
Agenda 2022-18.
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
22-1026
Council Member Wallace moved,seconded by Council Member Davis,to approve Ordinance
22-3681 on final reading authorizing the sale of a vacant lot formerly known as 848 South Broad
Street for the amount of $100.
Roll Call #4:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
22-1027
Council Member Smith-Esters moved,seconded by Council Member Davis,to approve Special
Ordinance 22-614 on final reading authorizing the purchase of 1212 Maple Avenue for a cost of
$8,000. Once ownership is acquired, staff will evaluate if it is salvageable.
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Roll Call #5:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
22-1028
Council Member Smith-Esters moved,seconded by Council Member Davis,to approve Special
Ordinance 22-615 on final reading authorizing the sale of unused or retired vehicles,
miscellaneous obsolete parts,miscellaneous tools,and various office storage items and
equipment through PurpleWave Auctions.A press release will be issued when the auction goes
live.
Roll Call #6:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
22-1029
Ordinance on first reading adjusting various rates and fees collected by the City.The Mayor
asked that anyone with questions contact the Administration.It was also noted that several
fees had not been increased in fifteen or more years and that they are in line with other
comparable communities.
22-1030
Ordinance on first reading authorizing the purchase of 694 U.S.Highway 150 East in the amount
of $823.Steve Gugliotta,Community Development Director,reported that the properties
around this parcel were annexed in the last two years.Also,Tompkins State Bank was recently
sent a notice to inquire on annexation.
22-2056
Council Member Smith-Esters moved,seconded by Council Member Cox,to approve Resolution
22-50 for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant application for the Lake Storey
Multi-Use Path Extension.A grant award notification should go out in the spring but the design
for the path is on track.
Roll Call #7:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
22-2057
Council Member Dennis moved,seconded by Council Member Smith-Esters,to approve
Resolution 22-51 authorizing the Mayor,City Clerk,Director of Parks and Recreation,and the
interim City Manager to sign and submit the 2023 Open Space Land Acquisition and
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Development Grant application for Lancaster Park.A grant award notification will likely happen
in August 2023 with the project happening in Spring 2024.
Roll Call #8:
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
22-3035
Council Member Cox moved,seconded by Council Member Smith-Esters,to approve a bid from
Brown Excavating &Demolition in the amount of $118,994 for the demolition and clean-up of
820 East Fifth Street. It was noted that the City has no plans for the property at this time.
Roll Call #9:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
22-3036
Council Member Cox moved,seconded by Council Member Davis,to approve a bid from Truck
Centers, Inc. in the amount of $177,496 for two dump trucks for the Street Division.
Roll Call #10:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
22-3037
Council Member Dennis moved,seconded by Council Member Smith-Esters,to approve a bid
from Monroe Truck Equipment in the amount of $158,270 for two dump trucks/snow plows/salt
spreaders for the Street Division.
Roll Call #11:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
A.September Traffic Advisory Committee Report
B.Trick or Treat hours: Monday, October 31st, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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C.A Work Session will be held on Monday,September 26th,5:30 p.m.regarding the
proposed community center.
The Mayor asked that PTAC look into adding a crosswalk or hazard lighting to the intersection of
Tompkins Street and Academy Street.He also announced that this is the last week for Fall
Clean-Up Days and directed residents to the website for information on putting things out on
the curb.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Agreements, Approvals, Etc.)
22-4089
Council Member Dennis moved,seconded by Council Member Smith-Esters,to approve an
addendum to the agreement between the City and the Public Safety Employees Organization
(PSEO)for creating and implementing twelve hour shifts opposed to the current eight hour
shifts,effective January 1,2023.Chief Idle noted that the Department is currently down ten
officers.
Roll Call #12:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
22-4090
Council Member Smith-Esters moved,seconded by Council Member Cox,to approve a facade
assistance grant in an amount not to exceed the maximum of $39,035,or 50%of the actual final
project, whichever is less, for R3DOGS, Inc. (d/b/a Cherry Street Brewing Company).
Roll Call #13:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, White, Smith-Esters, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
22-4091
Council Member Smith-Esters moved,seconded by Council Member Davis,to approve a service
contract between the City of Galesburg Transit and Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging to
provide riders sixty years of age and older transportation.The contract would expire September
2023.
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 Smith-Esters moved,seconded by Council Member Cox,to sit as the Town
Board. The motion carried.
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TOWN BUSINESS
22-9020
Trustee Smith-Esters moved,seconded by Trustee Davis,to approve Town bills and warrants be
drawn in payment of same.
Fund Title Amount
Town Fund $6,331.96
General Assistance Fund $5,436.90
IMRF Fund $1,775.54
Social Security/Medicare Fund
Liability Fund
Audit Fund
Total $13,544.40
Roll Call #15:
Ayes:Trustees Hix, Dennis, Wallace, Smith-Esters, White, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Council Member Smith-Esters moved,seconded by Council Member Wallace,to resume as the
City Council. The motion carried.
CLOSING COMMENTS
Council Member Smith-Esters stated that she had the pleasure of attending the Illinois
Municipal League conference Thursday through Saturday and was approached by many
complimenting Galesburg on being progressive and impressed with our community.She also
thanked Semenya McCord for her moving invocations and appreciates her being available.
Council Member Davis expressed her gladness at being back after COVID,which is still very
active in our community.She implored residents to be safe and vigilant and to stay home if they
feel ill.She also stated that there are many great developments happening in Galesburg,and
specifically noted the new Library construction.
Council Member Cox noted that with the upgrades and continued use for Hawthorne Pool,
Galesburg will be among top cities in downstate Illinois to have something of this caliber.He
also believes we have more park acres per capita and hopes that we are able to market both.
He agrees that our parks and facilities need to be maintained but that many times they are cut
out of the budget for lack of funding.He believes we need to invest in what we have,including
the Lake Storey trail.He noted that there are several sections of the trail that need to be
widened or resurfaced.He requested that staff look at adding $100,000 to $200,000 to the
budget annually, possibly from the Utility Fund.
Council Member Hix stated that he also attended the IML conference and attended a session
recruiting employees.He noted that he appreciates our employees and is grateful for all they
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do,especially Wayne Carl who has stepped in as Interim City Manager.He thanked Firefighter
Terry Woolsey for his service and wished him well on his retirement.
Council Member Dennis stated that he attended a class reunion at the Lake Storey Shelter that
his graduating class donated.He thanked the City and Parks and Recreation Department for
their help on the event.
Council Member Wallace stated that a recent article in the Register-Mail by Bruce Weik was eye
opening and enlightening on racism and its history in Galesburg.He thanked City staff and the
law enforcement community for working through COVID and appreciates all they do.
Council Member Wallace understands that there are some projects that are not funded and
that we will need to look for funding.He also noted that he is aware of several ideas and
recommendations for the property at 820 East Fifth Street.He would also like to move forward
with naming the baseball field at H.T.Custer park after Jim Issacson.Council Member Wallace
thanked Elizabeth Varner for all her enthusiasm for the parks and recreation in our community.
Council Member White stated that he also attended IML and that he always learns something
new.He noted that information on the sessions that were presented is available on the IML
website.He thanked everyone for accommodating him tonight and hopes to be back in person
for the next meeting.
Mayor Schwartzman announced his Mayor Appreciation Award to Rick Ward for helping a
relative and veteran in need,and for enlisting others to help a family recover from an
unfortunate accident.
The Mayor stated that Knox College is back in session so he’s teaching again and that he had the
pleasure of attending IML as well.While at IML,he was invited by Craig Whitehead to attend
the Illinois Manufacturing Trade Show at the McCormick Center.He thanked Ken Springer and
the Vocational Center for bringing seventy area students to the event as well,which boasted
over 87,000 attendees.
Mayor Schwarztman reminded the public that the City Council will hold a Work Session on
Monday,September 26th,5:30 p.m.to talk about the proposed community center.He also
noted that the City held an employee appreciation luncheon a few weeks ago but was out of
town and unable to attend.
He reported that Darl Krejci will once again be putting together the Galesburg Haunted Trail at
the Nature Center and invited people to volunteer or attend the event.Last year,Krejci
presented a check to the City from the event ’s donations.
There being no further business,Council Member Smith-Esters,seconded by Council Member
Dennis, to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:39 p.m.
Roll Call #16:
Ayes:Council Members Hix, Dennis, Wallace, Smith-Esters, White, Davis, and Cox, 7.
Nays:None
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Absent:None
Chairman declared motion carried.
Peter D. Schwartzman, Mayor
Kelli R. Bennewitz, City Clerk
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