City of Rock Falls City Council met Aug. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of Rock Falls, Illinois was called to order at 6:30 p.m, August 20, 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 Palmer, Wangelin, Snow, Kuhlemier, Schuneman, Kleckler, Folsom and Sobottka, In addition Attorney Matt Cole, Attorney James Reese and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present.
Joan Padilla introduced herself to the City Council and stated that she was running for State Representative of the 71st District. She will be reaching out to the Council in the future as she would like to have district meetings.
Consent Agenda items 1 through 3 were read aloud by Deputy City Clerk Michelle Conklin.
1. Approval of the Minutes of the August 6, 2019 Regular Council Meeting
2. Approval of bills as presented
3. Resolution 2019-829 - Requesting Permission from the Illinois Department of Transportation for a Temporary Closure of Route 40, a State Highway, for the 2019 Fiesta Day Parade
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Folsom to approve consent agenda items 1 through 3.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Sobottka and second by Alderman Folsom to approve Ordinance 2019-2441 - Amending Chapter 16, Article V, Division 2 Number of Class A Liquor Licenses
Viva Voce Vote, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Kuhlemier and second by Alderman Folsom to approve Ordinance 2019-2437 - Approving Contract and Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property 214
W 12th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 PIN: 11-33-227-029
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Schuneman to approve Ordinance 2019-2438 - Approving Contract and Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property 1015 9th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 PIN: 11-33-128-008
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Folsom to approve Ordinance 2019-2439 - Approving Contract and Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property 614 3rd Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 PIN: 11-28-436-020
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Kleckler and second by Alderman Snow to approve Ordinance 2019-2440 - Approving Contract and Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property 215 Avenue C, Rock Falls, IL 61071 PIN: 11-27-126-006
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Sobottka to approve the request closure of Mary Avenue from E 10th Street to E 11th Street on September 14th, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until whenever for the Annual Block Party,
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Kuhlemier and second by Alderman Wangelin to approve the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for the variance removing the required 50 foot height limit and the building setbacks from the property line on the side and rear yards to 30 foot at 103 Clearwater Drive
Vote 7 aye, 1 nay (Alderman Kleckler) motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Kleckler to approve Change Order No. 1 from Swedberg & Associates Inc. 1135 E. State Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178 for a reduction of $82,770.00 for the Restroom Remodel Project
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
Alderman Kleckler stated that after the storm swept through today, we need to have better coordination between the departments for these situations. We also need to start discussion again on running a main storm sewer line down Avenue A to the River.
Mayor Wescott reminded the Council that the Police Fire Committee will be tomorrow, 08/21/2019 at 4:30 p.m. and the Ordinance License Personnel Safety Committee Meeting will be tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. The Committee of the Whole Meeting will be on Monday August 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Recreational Marijuana, there will also be a Planning/ Zoning Commission Meeting Public Hearing on September 12, 2019 to discuss the Recreational Marijuana.
A motion was made by Alderman Folsom and second by Alderman Sobottka to adjourn.
Viva Voce Vote, motion carried. (6:44 p.m.)
https://rockfalls61071.net/download/agendas_and_minutes/2019_agendas_and_minutes/2019_city_council/2019_city_council_minutes/08-20-2019-City-Council-Minutes.pdf
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