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Kewanee council adopts FY2025 budget, approves demolitions and contracts in unanimous votes
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Summary
At its June 10 meeting the Kewanee City Council approved the fiscal year 2024–25 budget, a special-use permit for a beer garden at Timeout Pub & Grub, multiple demolition contracts (including two Roseview properties with differing funding sources), and a construction inspection contract tied to Rebuild Illinois funds; all recorded motions passed unanimously.
The Kewanee City Council approved multiple measures on June 10, including the city’s fiscal year 2024–25 budget and a slate of demolition and construction inspection contracts.
Budget: The council adopted Bill 24-52, fixing the budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2024, and ending April 30, 2025. Councilmember Baker moved the resolution, and Councilmember Komnick seconded; the motion passed 5-0.
Special-use permit: The council granted a special-use permit (Bill 24-53) to Taurean Bond dba Timeout Pub & Grub to operate a beer garden at 200 E Seventh St. Councilmember Komnick moved the ordinance, Councilmember Faber seconded, and the motion passed 5-0. A nearby homeowner, Morgan Glowner, asked the council to add a stipulation requiring earlier closing of the outdoor seating area because of noise and parking impacts; council members noted the ordinance already contains an hours restriction and advised the resident she could raise concerns with the business or the police department.
Demolitions: The council awarded multiple demolition contracts aimed at removing dilapidated structures. Highlights:
- Bill 24-54: 803 Columbus Ave awarded to Martin Bros Companies Inc. (moved by Komnick, seconded by Colomer) — passed 5-0. - Bill 24-55: 519 McKinley Ave awarded to Boers Excavating LLC — passed 5-0. - Bill 24-56: 614 S Chestnut St awarded to Martin Bros Companies Inc. — passed 5-0. - Bill 24-57: 132 W Church St awarded to Martin Bros Companies Inc. — passed 5-0. - Bill 24-58: 1029 Roseview Ave awarded to Martin Bros Companies Inc. — passed 5-0; Community Development staff said this property will be grant-funded. - Bill 24-59: 1031 Roseview Ave awarded to Martin Bros Companies Inc. — passed 5-0; staff said this property is ineligible for the same grant because it contains mobile homes and will be funded separately.
Infrastructure contract: The council approved Bill 24-60, authorizing an agreement with IMEG for construction inspection and material testing on the Lyle Street/Elm Street reconstruction project. Councilmember Komnick moved the contract, Councilmember Faber seconded, and the motion passed 5-0. City staff said hiring an inspector is required by the Rebuild Illinois program to ensure state specifications are met.
Other business: The council approved the consent agenda (including payroll of $241,717.78) and approved bills totaling $234,305.96; Accounting Tech Courtney Brunson explained an invoicing timing change led to temporary credit-card convenience charges that will be credited later. A resident, Kristen Parish, reported a Columbus Street property in disrepair and staff confirmed that property was on the demolition agenda.
The meeting concluded after council communications and announcements, including a memorial statement from Mayor Moore about Police Detective Sergeant James Mock. The council adjourned at 8:01 p.m.