City of Rockfalls Mayor and City Council met Nov. 5.
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. November 5, 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 Wescott, Aldermen Palmer, Wangelin, Snow, Kuhlemier, Schuneman, Kleckler, Folsom and Sobottka. In addition Attorney Matt Cole, Attorney Tim Zollinger and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present.
Dan Payett, Executive Director of Blackhawk Hills Regional Council presented the 2019-2024 CEDS Overview to the City Council.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Folsom to approve the Proclamation recognizing November 30, 2019 as "Small Business Saturday 2019" in the City of Rock Falls,
Viva Voce Vote, motion carried.
Consent Agenda items 1 through 3 were read aloud by Deputy City Clerk Michelle Conklin, item 4 was pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
1. Approval of the Minutes of the October 15, 2019 Regular Council Meeting
2. Approval of bills as presented
3. Refer Petition Requesting Rezoning of Real Estate from Liberty Baptist Church to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
A motion was made by Alderman Sobottka and second by Alderman Palmer to approve Consent Agenda items 1 through 3.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Schuneman and second by Alderman Kleckler to approve Consent Agenda item 4.
4. Authorize the Mayor to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement Authorizing Establishment of the Twin City Emergency Response Team
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Wangelin to approve the 1st Reading of:
1. Ordinance 2019-2450 - Terminating the Designation of the Rock Falls Riverfront Tax Increment Financing District and Providing for the Dissolution of the Special Tax Allocation Fund Ordinance 2019-2451 - Amending Chapter 16, Article XIII, Division 8 Relating to the City of Rock Falls Raffle Ordinance 3. Ordinance 2019-2452 - Amending Chapter 32, Article V, Section 32-343 Relating to Compliance with Electrical Wiring Requirements
Viva Voce Vote, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Schuneman and second by Alderman Sobottka to approve Ordinance 2019-2446 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rock Falls Regarding Cannabis Business Establishments.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Sobottka to approve Ordinance 2019-2447 - Disposal of Property - Dierzen 11 foot Snow Plow.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Wangelin to approve Ordinance 2019-2448 - Disposal of Property - 5 - Taser X26.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Sobottka to approve Ordinance 2019-2449 - Authorizing the Sale of Real Property 1606 4th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 - PIN # 11-33-257-012.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Kuhlemier and second by Alderman Kleckler to approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Levy Figures and have a Truth in Taxation Hearing scheduled for December 3, 2019.
Vote 7 aye, 1 nay (Sobottka), motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Schuneman and second by Alderman Snow for approval of July 2019 through September 2019 Utility Office Write-offs.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Schuneman and second by Alderman Kuhlemier to approve Amendment #1 to the Engineering Agreement with Willett, Hofmann & Associates, 212 3rd Avenue, Sterling IL 61071 in the amount of $135,400.00 for the 3rd Avenue Watermain Improvements
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Schuneman and second by Alderman Wangelin to approve submittal to the IWPA Public Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund and authorize Mayor William B. Wescott to sign all loan application forms and documents.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Schuneman and second by Alderman Sobottka for approval to award the bid for Storm Water Draining & Detention Basin for the West Route 30 Industrial Park to Fischer Excavating Inc., 1567 Heine Road, Freeport Illinois 61032 in the amount of $425,723.30
Vote 7 aye, 1 nay (Kleckler), motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Schuneman and second by Alderman Sobottka to approve lowest quote received for installation of new storm water line on West 1st Street to Murray & Son's Excavating & Paving, 21304 Mathew Road, Sterling Illinois 61081 in the amount of $13,938.00
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Schuneman and second by Alderman Kuhlemier for approval of request from Midwest Hardfacing for solar installation of up to 70% of their normal electric usage.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Schuneman and second by Alderman Snow for approval of a 1 year GIS Service Agreement with Cloudpoint Geographics, 1407 W Front Street, Roanke, Illinois 61561 in the amount of $7,300 per month
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Sobottka to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of:
1. Collective Bargaining - Section 2(c) (2) - Collective negotiating matters and deliberations
concerning salary schedules.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried. (7:09 p.m.)
A motion was made by Alderman Sobottka and second by Alderman Snow to return to Regular Session.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried. (7:24 p.m.)
A motion was made by Alderman Kuhlemier and second by Alderman Folsom to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the IBEW for 4 years and to approve the 2 side letters of agreement
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Folsom and second by Alderman Sobottka to adjourn.
Viva Voce Vote, motion carried. (7:26 p.m.)
https://rockfalls61071.net/download/agendas_and_minutes/2019_agendas_and_minutes/2019_city_council/2019_city_council_minutes/11-05-2019-City-Council-Minutes.pdf
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