City of Rock Falls City Council met April 7.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
Call to Order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Audience Requests
Rock Falls Police Department
• Presentation of Officer of the Year Award – Officer Armando Garnica
Community Affairs – Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce
Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of minutes from the March 17, 2026 City Council Meeting
2. Approval of bills as presented
Ordinances 1st Reading:
1. Ordinance 2026-2733 – Approving Annual Purchase Power Adjustment
2. Ordinance 2026-2734 – Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2026
3. Ordinance 2026-2735 – Amending Chapter 16, Article V, Section 16-389 of the Rock Falls Municipal Code Regarding Tasting Licenses and Other Matters
Ordinances 2nd Reading & Adoption:
1. Ordinance 2026-2729 – Amending Chapter 32, Section 32-435 Regarding Irrigation System Rates
2. Ordinance 2026-2730 – Amending Chapter 32, Article VI, Solid Waste
3. Ordinance 2026-2731 – Amending Chapters 16 and 34 of the Rock Falls Municipal Code Relating to Zoning Changes for Tattoo Parlors and Cannabis Dispensaries
4. Ordinance 2026-2732 – Authorizing a Variance from Accessory Structure Height Limitations 1317 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071
Resolutions:
1. Resolution 2026-945 – In Support of the Illinois America250 Commemoration
City Administrator Robbin Blackert:
1. Recommendation from the Utility Committee to waive bidding as a sole source provider for replacement of UV Bulbs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
2. Recommendation from the Utility Committee to approve the quote received from Trojan Technologies, 4310 44th St SE, Kentwood, MI for replacement UV Bulbs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $34,914.69.
3. Recommendation from the Utility Committee to approve the alternative bid for the purchase and installation of upgraded LED lighting in the Rock Falls Community Building from Helm Electric, 1514 W Fourth St, Sterling, IL in the amount of $26,212.00.
4. Recommendation from the Utility Committee to approve the Fair Solar Credit rate of $0.0515/kWh for Fiscal Year 2027 (May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027).
5. Recommendation from the Utility Committee to approve increasing Coloma Township Energy Efficiency Money from $2,424.40 to 75% of the project cost totaling $5,596.50.
6. Recommendation from the Utility Committee to approve the proposal for Line Clearance Tree Trimming with Intren, LLC, 18202 W Union Road, Union, IL.
Information/Correspondence
Matt Cole, City Attorney
Corey Buck, City Engineer
Alderperson Reports/Committee Chairman Requests
Ward 1
Alderperson Bill Wangelin – Public Works/Public Property Committee Chairman
Ward 2
Alderperson Vickey Byrd – Tourism Committee Chairman
Alderperson Marshall Doane
Ward 3
Alderperson Steve Dowd – Police Fire Committee Chairman
Alderperson Nathan Stahr – Finance/Insurance/Investment Committee Chairman
1. Recommendation from the Finance Committee to approve the first reading of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budgets
Ward 4
Alderperson Violet Sobottka – Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee Chairman
Alderperson Cathy Arduini
Mayor’s Report:
Executive Session:
1. Enter into Executive Session for the purposes of:
a. Personnel – Section 2(c)(1) – Employee hiring, firing, compensation, discipline and performance.
b. Purchase of Lease of Real Estate – Section 2(c)(5) – Includes general discussion of whether land should be purchased or leased by the public body.
Any action taken from Executive Session
Adjournment
Next City Council Meeting – April 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
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