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Kewanee council approves parking restriction, several resolutions and a TIF; tables one TIF agreement
Summary
The Kewanee City Council on July 22 approved a parking restriction ordinance, a fence-variance ordinance (4-1), several emergency services and software agreements, and a TIF with Dooley Bros.; the proposed TIF for The Broken Chimney was tabled for incorrect information.
The Kewanee City Council on July 22 passed a cluster of routine and development measures, including a parking restriction ordinance, a fence-variance ordinance and multiple intergovernmental and procurement resolutions.
Ordinance #3972, a parking restriction for a narrow street, passed unanimously after Police Chief Ainley told the council it was the best option for safety. Ordinance #3973, a variance to allow a 6-foot fence requested amid complaints about dogs at large, passed 4-1 after the zoning board tied on recommendation and councilors debated precedent and sight-line concerns.
The council approved Resolution #5176 authorizing the fire chief to enter a mutual intercept agreement with Stark County Ambulance Service, and Resolution #5177 to purchase an ESO Solutions computer software billing/module previously budgeted for the Fire Department. Chief Shook told the council the software purchase had already been budgeted and would proceed.
Ordinance #3974 approved a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district development agreement with Dooley Bros. Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Council Member Chris Colomer moved to table Ordinance #3975, a TIF agreement with Dale Mathews (D.B.A. The Broken Chimney), citing incorrect information; the motion to table passed 5-0. Resolution #5178 authorized an amended intergovernmental cooperation agreement for the police department (a single-word change in section 1, subsection 9) and passed 5-0.
Council also approved bills totaling $173,032.68 and the consent agenda, which included payroll for the pay period ending June 26, 2019 ($203,717.49). Council Member Chris Colomer questioned a $2,396 invoice from Chamlin & Associates and was told by City Manager Gary Bradley that the invoice included multiple items, including a $2,000 NPDES storm-water permit renewal. Colomer and others also asked about duplicate pest-control contracts and engineering fees associated with the East Street project.
The meeting concluded with community announcements and adjournment at 8:01 p.m.
