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City of Rock Falls City Council met September 17

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City of Rock Falls City Council met Sept. 17.

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. September 17, 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 and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present.

A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Folsom to approve the Proclamation Honoring Johnson Oil Company's 60th Anniversary and proclaiming Wednesday, September 18, 2019 as "Johnson Oil Company Day" in the City of Rock Falls, Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

Art Johnson thanked the City Council for the honor.

Deputy Clerk Michelle Conklin opened the only bid received for the sale of real estate at 1604 4th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, Kurt and Brian Properties, LLC placed a cash bid or $100.00 for the property. The bid will be presented to the Building Code Committee at their next meeting.

Consent Agenda items 1 through 3 were read aloud by Deputy City Clerk Michelle Conklin.

1. Approval of the Minutes of the September 3, 2019 Regular Council Meeting 

2. Approval of bills as presented 

3. Resolution 2019-830 Approving and Ratifying Execution of Interconnection

Agreement with Sol Systems, LLC A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Sobottka to approve Consent Agenda items 1 through 3. Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Kuhlemier and second by Alderman Folsom to approve Ordinance 2019-2443 Approving Contract and Authorizing the Purchase and Financing of Personal Property - Schwarze A( Monsoon Regenerative Air Sweeper. Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

City Administrator Robbin Blackert informed the City Council that on October 10, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. there will be a joint meeting of the Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee and the Planning/Zoning Commission regarding recreational cannabis.

A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Wangelin to accept the bid in the amount of $1,544.00 to purchase the real estate at 711 9th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL from Robert Collins, 713 9th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. 

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Wangelin to approve Resolution 2019-831 Awarding Contract for Sale of Surplus Real Estate at 711 9th Avenue, Rock Falls IL. 

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Folsom and second by Alderman Snow to approve the appointment of John Hoffmiller to the Rock Falls Police Pension Fund for a term of three years (09-2019 to 09-2022). 

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Folsom and second by Alderman Sobottka to adjourn. 

Viva Voce Vote, motion carried. (6:46 p.m.)

https://rockfalls61071.net/download/agendas_and_minutes/2019_agendas_and_minutes/2019_city_council/2019_city_council_minutes/09-17-2019-City-Council-Minutes.pdf

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