City of Rock Falls Mayor and Aldermen met June 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the mayor and the aldermen:
The regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of Rock Falls, Illinois was called to order at 6:30 p.m. June 18, 2019 in the Council Chambers by Mayor William B. Wescott.
Deputy City Clerk Michelle Conklin called the roll following the pledge of allegiance. A quorum was present including Mayor William B. Wescott, Aldermen Wangelin, Snow, Kuhlemier, Schuneman, Kleckler, Folsom and Sobottka, In addition Attorney Matt Cole, Attorney Tim Zollinger and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present.
Mayor Wescott opened the Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of receiving written or oral comments regarding the proposed Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year commencing May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020. There were no citizens present and there were no written comments received. Mayor Wescott closed the Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m.
Consent Agenda items 1 and 2 were read aloud by Deputy City Clerk Michelle Conklin.
1. Approval of the Minutes of the June 4, 2019 Regular Council Meeting
2. Approval of bills as presented A motion was made by Alderman Folsom and second by Alderman Wangelin to approve consent agenda items 1 and 2. Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Kuhlemier and second by Alderman Folsom to adopt. Ordinance 2019-2425, Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriation Ordinance. Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Sobottka to adopt Ordinance 2019-2426, Amending Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 4-1, Animal Harboring, Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Sobottka and second by Alderman Schuneman to adopt Ordinance 2019-2427, Amending Section 16-1, Small Animal Store. Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Folsom to adopt Ordinance 2019-2428, Amending Chapter 26, Article II and Chapter 32, Article IV, Sewer Pipe Excavation and Resurfacing Materials. Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin and second by Alderman Sobottka to adopt Ordinance 2019-2429, Amending Chapter 32, Article VI, Section 32-502 by the Addition of Subsection (C), Violations. Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Sobottka and second by Alderman Folsom to adopt Ordinance 2019-2430, Amending Chapter 32, Article II, Section 32-24 and Section 32-25, Relating to Reconnection Charges. Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
City Administrator updated the City Council on the grants that the City has received to date. US EPA Clean Up Grant for the Limestone Property $250,000.00, Member Initiative Grants from Representative McCombie for $50,000.00 and Senator Anderson for $60,000.00 to remodel restrooms at City Hall, Community Building and the shower room at the Fire Department, Police Grant for Body Cameras $19,000.00, Tobacco Grant for $1,540.00 and a Tourism Marketing Grant for $20,000.00. Total grants in the amount of $400,540.00. Administrator Blackert also invited everyone to attend the Ordinance-License-Personnel-Safety Committee Meeting on Thursday June 20, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., this will be the 1st discussion on the legalization of marijuana.
Alderman Wangelin stated that the IML Newly Elected Officials meeting that he and Alderman Sobottka attended was a very informative meeting.
Alderman Kuhlemier encouraged everyone to attend the Summer Splash events this weekend.
A motion was made by Alderman Schuneman and second by Alderman Kuhlemier to approve the Interconnection Agreement for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of Certified Invertor Base Equipment between the City of Rock Falls and SolSystems, 1101 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20036. Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Schuneman and second by Alderman Kuhlemier to approve Change Order No. 1 from Gensini Excavating, 10602 Highway 26, Princeton, Illinois 61356 in the amount of $6,000.00. Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Alderman Schuneman informed the Council that the APPA Convention that he attended provided very good information. He also encourages everyone to attend the Summer Splash events this weekend.
A motion was made by Alderman Kleckler and second by Alderman Wangelin to award the contract for Routing and Crack Filling to Professional Lot Maintenance, 2912 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, Illinois 61081 in the amount of $1.29 per pound. Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Kleckler and second by Alderman Schuneman to award the contract for the Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Replacement to Porter Brothers Asphalt & Sealing Inc., 1106 Industrial Park Drive, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 in the amount of $8.70 per square foot. Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Mayor Wescott presented the 2019-2020 Standing Committees
Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety
Alderman Violet Sobottka, Chair
Alderman Bill Wangelin
Alderman Brian Snow
Utility Committee
Alderman Jim Schuneman, Chair
Alderman Glen Kuhlemier
Alderman Bill Wangelin
Mayor Bill Wescott
Tom Myers, Business Rep
Shane Brown, Rural Resident
Kim Groharing, City Resident
City Administrator Robbin Blackert
Public Works/Public Property
Alderman Rod Kleckler, Chair
Alderman Lee Folsom
Alderman Bill Wangelin
Finance/Insurance
Alderman Glen Kuhlemier, Chair
Alderman Rod Kleckler
Alderman Bill Wangelin
Police/Fire Committee
Alderman Lee Folsom, Chair
Alderman Rod Kleckler
Alderman Bill Wangelin
Building Code Committee
Alderman Brian Snow, Chair
Alderman Rod Kleckler
Alderman Violet Sobottka
Building Inspector Mark Searing
Chris King, Citizen
Sally Scanlon, Citizen
Tourism Committee
Alderman Jim Schuneman, Chair
Alderman Glen Kuhlemier
Brian Tribley, Citizen
Mike Sterba, Citizen
Amy Williamson, Holiday Inn & Suites Rep
Michelle Kreczmer, Coloma Park District
Bethany Bland, Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Development Commission
Michael Clark, Sauk Valley Bank (04/30/2019 - 04/30/2024)
Alderman Glen Kuhlemier (04/30/2019 - 04/30/2024)
Planning & Zoning Commission
Charles Koehler (04/30/2019 - 04/30/2023)
Mark Vandersnick (04/30/2019 - 04/30/2023)
Tony Sosi (04/30/2019 - 04/30/2023)
A motion was made by Alderman Folsom and second by Alderman Schuneman to approve the Mayor's committee appointments as presented.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Sobottka and second by Alderman Folsom to enter into an Interlocal Contract with HGACBuy, 35555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 77027 for Cooperative Purchasing.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Folsom and second by Alderman Sobottka to adjourn.
Viva Voce Vote, motion carried. (6:53 p.m.)
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