Galesburg City Council Regular Meeting City Council Chambers 55 West Tompkins Street, Galesburg, Illinois March 19, 2012 6:30 p.m. Call to order by Mayor Salvador Garza. Roll Call #1: Present: Mayor Salvador Garza, Council Members Ken Goad, W. Wayne Dennis, Russell Fleming, Corine Andersen, Peter Schwartzman, Wayne Allen, and Jeremy Karlin, 8. Also present were City Clerk Kelli Bennewitz, City Manager Todd Thompson, and City Attorney John Hanlon. The Chairman declared quorum present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Reverend Dave Scholl, Galesburg Rescue Mission, gave the invocation. Council Member Goad moved, seconded by Council Member Andersen, to approve minutes of the City Council meeting from March 5, 2012. Roll Call #2: The Mayor presented several members of the City s Facility Naming Committee a proclamation proclaiming the month of March as Women s History Month in the City of Galesburg. He asked all citizens to commemorate this month in gratitude for those women who have contributed to the life of the City and the Nation where all have, by right, a position of equality, fairness, justice and freedom. 12-2010 Council Member Andersen moved, seconded by Council Member Schwartzman, to approve Resolution 12-10 in support of naming and renaming current and future facilities based on notable women in Galesburg. This list identifies, acknowledges, and celebrates women who have an attachment to Galesburg and who have made a significant difference in our society locally, nationally or internationally. Karrie Heartlein and Robin DeMott addressed the Council in support of the notable women list and stated that these women represent the depth and breadth of Galesburg and its social, cultural, educational, religious and artistic legacy. It is fitting for our community, in its 175 th year, to recognize these women who have meant much to the past, present and future of Galesburg. Council Member Fleming stated that he will be voting no on the resolution and was surprised it was on the agenda for approval, but supports the committee and the proclamation. He expressed March 19, 2012 Page 1 of 7
the discrimination of men with the presentation of the list and believes it should have never come before Council for consideration. Roll Call #3: Ayes: Council Members Goad, Dennis, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, Karlin, and Mayor Garza, 7. Nays: Council Member Fleming, 1. CONSENT AGENDA #2012-06 All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. 12-2009 Approve Resolution 12-11 authorizing the submittal of an IDOT grant application to replace two medium-duty paratransit vehicles for the Handivan program. The total grant amount for the application is $126,000 and no local match is required. 12-4021 Approve the use of Cabeen Hiking and Biking Rail by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on September 29, 2012, subject to Administrative guidelines. 12-5003 Receive petition to vacate East Berrien Street between South Cherry Street and South Prairie Street and South Cherry Street between East South Street and East Berrien Street. 12-5004 Receive schedule of rates for Bob s Towing, Inc., owned by Bill Kendall, to increase schedule of rates effective March 19, 2012. 12-8005 Approve bills in the amount of $736,767.66 and advance checks in the amount of $118,962.22. Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Allen, to approve Consent Agenda 2012-06. Roll Call #4: Chairman declared motion carried by omnibus vote. PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS March 19, 2012 Page 2 of 7
12-1005 Special Ordinance on first reading vacating Cherry Street from South Street to East Berrien Street and East Berrien Street from Cherry Street to Prairie Street. The City will reserve an easement for access by emergency vehicles and adjacent property owners over and across the vacated portions. 12-4022 Council Member Dennis moved, seconded by Council Member Goad, to approve the use of various streets for a half marathon on June 3, 2012. Dave Dunn and Nick Pigg, organizers of the run, addressed the Council regarding their marketing and promotion of the half marathon. They are planning for a successful event while promoting the downtown, as well as the community s restaurants. They plan to make Galesburg a future destination for subsequent runs. They have approximately 175 volunteers. The Mayor offered the City s help in any way as well. Roll Call #5: 12-2011 Council Member Goad moved, seconded by Council Member Andersen, to approve an MFT Resolution for the 2012 Micro Surfacing Project in the amount of $208,000. The life of the surfacing is slated for five to seven years and the present plan is to keep the roads in good condition and to not let them fall to the poor level. Roll Call #6: BIDS, PETITIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS 12-3007 Bids received from the following vendors for the purchase of a plotter printer: PC Mall Gov, Inc. OM Office Supply, Inc. ARC Imaging Resources Business Services Southern Computer Warehouse PTC Select/HP Direct March 19, 2012 Page 3 of 7
Direct Technology Group Clifford - Wald Office Specialists, Inc. GovConnection, Inc. Howard Technology Solutions Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve the bid from PC Mall Gov, Inc. in the amount of $7,578.86 with an extended warranty. The City will attempt to find a buyer for the existing machine. Roll Call #7: Ayes: Council Members Goad, Dennis, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, Karlin, and Mayor Garza, 7. Nays: Council Member Fleming, 1. 12-3008 Bids received from Micro-Surfacing, Inc. (Peoria, IL) and A.C. Pavement Striping Company (Elgin, IL), for the micro surfacing contract for seal coat streets in the Northeast area of the City, west of Lincoln Street. Council Member Andersen moved, seconded by Council Member Goad, to approve the bid from Micro-Surfacing, Inc. in the amount of $207,696.44. Roll Call #8: 12-3009 Bids received from Laser Electric (Peoria, IL), Six Underground (Oswego, IL), and TSI Technology (St. Charles, MO), for the completion of fiber installation from Henderson and Main Streets intersection to the Public Works campus. Council Member Fleming moved, seconded by Council Member Karlin, to approve the bid submitted by Six Underground in the amount of $9,725. The fiber will not be provided to the City s property on the south side of Cedar Fork. Roll Call #9: Chairman declared motion carried 12-3010 Bids received from Burris Equipment Company (Waukegan, IL), MTI Distributing (Berkeley, MO), A.C. McCartney (Wataga, IL), for the purchase of a utility vehicle with sprayer. Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to approve the bid from Burris March 19, 2012 Page 4 of 7
Equipment Company in the amount of $31,540.50 with trade for the purchase of a 2012 Cushman Truckster with a Turf Tech 200 sprayer unit. Roll Call #10: Ayes: Council Members Goad, Fleming, Andersen, Allen, Karlin, and Mayor Garza, 6. Nays: Council Members Dennis and Schwartzman, 2. Chairman declared motion carried PUBLIC COMMENT Cordy Kaylegian and Dianna Mackin, Farmer s Market vendors, addressed the Council regarding their concern for the relocation of the market. Mayor Garza stated that the item will come back before Council in the near future for discussion. Robert Cain also addressed the Council regarding the Farmer s Market and suggested that the current location is too small and that the City should investigate moving it to Standish Park or the former Giant s grocery store on Main Street. CITY MANAGER S REPORT A. Approved Special Events: a. Use of Kiwanis Park for disc golf event on June 16, 2012. b. Use of Lake Storey shelters for charity walk on September 26, 2012. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Agreements, Approvals, Etc.) 12-4023 Council Member Karlin moved, seconded by Council Member Andersen, to approve the Fiber Optic Use Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation. This agreement authorizes the use of fiber optic cable on Main Street and Henderson Street. Roll Call #11: TOWN BUSINESS Council Member Allen moved, seconded by Council Member Dennis, that the City Council sit as the Town Board. The motion carried by voice vote. 12-9005-A Trustee Karlin moved, seconded by Trustee Andersen, to approve Town bills and warrants be drawn in payment of same. March 19, 2012 Page 5 of 7
Fund Title Amount Town Fund $9,804.03 General Assistance Fund 7,900.02 IMRF Fund 3,214.94 Total $20,918.99 Roll Call #12: Ayes: Trustees Goad, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, Karlin, and Mayor Garza, 8. 12-9005-B Trustee Fleming moved, seconded by Trustee Schwartzman, to approve the agenda for the Annual Town Meeting to be held Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 6:00 p.m., 121 West Tompkins Street (Township Hall). Roll Call #13: Ayes: Trustees Goad, Dennis, Fleming, Andersen, Schwartzman, Allen, Karlin, and Mayor Garza, 8. Trustee Allen moved, seconded by Trustee Andersen, that the Town Board resume sitting as the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote. STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL OF GENERAL CONCERN Council Member Karlin reminded citizens to vote tomorrow. He also announced that there would be a meeting of The Cyclist of Galesburg group on Thursday, March 22, 5:30 p.m., Bondi Building conference room. A recap of the various sub-groups will be presented as well as discussion on organized rides for the summer months. He also noted that the Galesburg Downtown Council will be providing ten more bike racks for the downtown area. Council Member Wayne Allen announced that today was good day for Galesburg with the announcement of eighty new jobs with Gates Rubber Company. Council Member Schwartzman stated that there would be a free community dinner held Thursday, March 22, 2012, 5:30 7:00 p.m. at the Central Congregational Church, sponsored by Knox Prairie Community Kitchen. Council Member Schwartzman also asked citizens to share their comments regarding the Farmer s Market so that the event can continuously be improved upon. He also reported that the notable women report is available on-line and encouraged people to continue submitting names. March 19, 2012 Page 6 of 7
Council Member Goad stated that he had the privilege of attending the Gates Rubber Company press conference this afternoon. He is a retiree who worked at the plant for over thirty-four years when their employment level was close to 900. He believes the jobs will be good for the local economy and families. Council Member Goad also recommended that citizens keep watch on the new overpass and its progress. He added that it will be a great day for Galesburg when the project is complete. Mayor Garza reported that the recent Indonesian Trade Delegation trip to Chicago consisted of local businesses, representatives from Knox, Monmouth and Carl Sandburg Colleges, members of regional economic development organizations, and other Illinois businesses. He added that it was great exposure for the global marketplace and businesses were able to connect with buyers and sellers. The Mayor also thanked Gates for the collaboration between the City, union, workers and management team. More information on the Gates expansion will be given at a special meeting of the City Council on Monday, March 26, 2012. Mayor Garza announced that a Farm Bill Field hearing would be held at Carl Sandburg College on Friday, March 23, 2012, 9 a.m. Topic will be the Future of U.S. Farm Policy: Formulation of the 2012 Farm Bill. Lastly, the Mayor expressed his condolences on the passing of Mike Cratty and offered his family best wishes at this difficult time. He added that Mike was a great community steward and volunteer and will be missed in the community. There being no further business, Council Member Goad moved, seconded by Council Member Dennis, to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. Roll Call #14: Salvador Garza, Mayor Kelli R. Bennewitz, City Clerk March 19, 2012 Page 7 of 7