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Kewanee council approves consent agenda, payroll and two resolutions; awards fuel contract
Summary
The Kewanee City Council on Dec. 21 approved the consent agenda (including payroll of $212,937.24), authorized payment of bills totaling $580,959.84, amended a revolving loan (Resolution #5136) to extend repayment, and awarded the fuel contract to Michlig Energy (Resolution #5137), each by 5–0 roll call votes.
The Kewanee City Council met Dec. 21 and approved routine business and three formal measures by unanimous roll call votes. The consent agenda, which included minutes from the Dec. 10 meeting, payroll for the pay period ending Dec. 22, 2018 ($212,937.24) and department reports, was approved on a motion by Council Member Michael Yaklich and seconded by Council Member Chris Colomer.
Council then approved bills submitted for payment totaling $580,959.84 on a motion by Colomer, seconded by Yaklich, with roll call showing five ayes and no nays. During discussion Council Member Andy Koehler questioned a euthanasia fee and a payment to Lamco for tree removal; Operations Manager Johnson said the Lamco payment followed the outcome of a bid opening. Police Chief Ainley said late fees appeared where receipts had not been submitted before the due date. City Engineer Nobel reported on the status of the city’s water tower when Koehler asked whether it had been returned to service.
On separate motions the council approved Resolution #5136, amending the terms of a revolving loan issued to Andrew and Rita Speck and Broken Chimney d/b/a The Station, and Resolution #5137, awarding the city’s fuel supply contract to Michlig Energy. Council Member Michael Yaklich moved approval of Resolution #5136, Council Member Chris Colomer seconded; the meeting minutes record that KEDC reviewed the matter and recommended unanimous approval. Resolution #5137 was moved by Colomer and seconded by Steve Faber; both resolutions passed by 5–0 roll call votes.
Council members also discussed routine personnel and operations items: a clothing allowance paid to clerks represented by AFSCME, meals purchased for snow crews by Operations Manager Johnson after extended shifts, and charges for power at Francis Park. No formal action beyond the votes recorded above was taken on those points.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM after a motion by Council Member Steve Faber, seconded by Council Member Chris Colomer. Melinda Edwards, the city clerk, recorded the minutes.
