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Kewanee Council approves mutual-aid agreement, Starcom radios and sale of excess property
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On July 24, the Kewanee City Council unanimously approved an updated Mutual Aid Box Alarm System intergovernmental agreement, authorized purchase of Starcom radios and communications systems for the fire department, affirmed several mayoral appointments, and directed the sale of excess real estate. All motions passed 3-0.
The Kewanee City Council on July 24 approved a package of ordinances and resolutions that included updating participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS), purchasing Starcom radios and communications systems for the fire department, affirming mayoral appointments, and directing the sale of excess real estate.
Councilmember Baker moved to approve Bill 23-26, a resolution affirming the mayor's recommended appointments to various commissions and boards; Councilmember Komnick seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Councilmember Komnick then moved to approve Bill 23-27, an ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental agreement to participate in MABAS. Fire Chief Stephen Welgat told the council that the agreement functions as a regional intergovernmental pact allowing municipalities to request aid — equipment or personnel — and that such requests are usually reimbursable; he noted the city is already part of MABAS and this action updates the agreement. The council approved the ordinance 3-0.
The council also approved Bill 23-28, a resolution authorizing procurement of Starcom radios and communication systems for the Kewanee Fire Department. Chief Welgat said the purchase would allow stationary radios to be placed throughout the building and systems to be placed in ambulances so crews could maintain radio traffic while responding outside the city. The transcript does not list contract value or vendor details. The vote was 3-0.
Finally, the council approved Bill 23-29 directing the sale of excess real estate; the motion passed 3-0. The meeting record does not specify parcel identifiers, reserve price, or timetable for the sale.