City of Rochelle City Council met Jan. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Rochelle City Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall; 420 N. 6th Street; Rochelle, IL 61068.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG & PRAYER: The Prayer was said by Pastor Cowan
ROLL CALL: Present on Roll Call was Councilmembers Gruben, Hayes, D. McDermott, T. McDermott, Shaw-Dickey and Mayor Bearrows. Absent: Councilman Burke. A quorum of six were present. Also present were City Manager
Fiegenschuh, City Clerk Sue Messer, and City Attorney Dominick Lanzito.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, ETC: None.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
• Mayor – Sampathy to the family of Barbara Kannheiser on her passing.
o Motion made by Councilor T. McDermott and seconded by D. McDermott, “I move the Council approve the Mayor’s appointment of Donald Geralds to the Golf Course Advisory Committee as a voting member with a term of January 14, 2020-July 1, 2022.” Roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Councilor Gruben, Hayes, D. McDermott, T. McDermott, Shaw-Dickey, and Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 6-0.
• Council Members
• Remarkable Resident Presentation – January presentation was awarded to Jackee Ohlinger.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY: None.
BUSINESS ITEMS:
1) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIBUS VOTE with Recommendations:
a) Approve Minutes of City Council Meeting – December 9, 2019
b) Approve Exceptions – 12/4/19-12/31/19
c) Approve Bills – 01/07/20
d) Approve Payroll – 12/2/19-12/15/19, 12/16/19-12/29/19
e) Accept and Place on File Minutes of Rochelle Police and Fire Commissioners – 9/10/19
f) Accept and Place on File Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission – 11/4/19
g) Accept and Place on File General Fund Budget Summary Ending 11/30/19
Motion made by Councilor D. McDermott and seconded by Councilor Gruben, “I move Consent Agenda Items (a) through (g) be approved by Omnibus Vote as recommended.” Roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Bearrows, Hayes,
D. McDermott, T. McDermott, Shaw-Dickey and Mayor Olson. Nays: None. Motion passed 6-0.
2) Ordinance Approving a Conditional Use in B-1 Commercial Central Business Zoning District for a Place of Worship at 401- 405 N. Main Street (Living Water Community Church, Petitioner). Living Waters Community Church is requesting a Conditional Use for the property located at 401/405 North Main Street. The Church was granted a Conditional Use with an expiration of two years. The petitioner is asking for the Conditional Use to transfer upon sale to the new owner with no limitation on the duration of the Conditional Use. According to Chapter 110 Zoning, under Division 2 - Conditional Use Permits, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a public hearing, shall review the site, existing and proposed structures, architectural plans, neighborhood uses, parking areas, driveway locations, highway access, traffic generation and circulation. The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on January 6, 2020. The Commission voted 7 to 0 to recommend the Conditional Use Permit. Michelle Pease, Community Development Director, and Brent Braski from Living Waters were available for questions. Motion made by Councilor T. McDermott and seconded by Councilor D. McDermott, “I move Ordinance 20-5091, an Ordinance Approving a Conditional Use in B-1 Commercial Central Business Zoning District for a Place of Worship at 401- 405 N. Main Street (Living Water Community Church, Petitioner), be approved.” Roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Gruben, Hayes, D. McDermott, T. McDermott, Shaw-Dickey and Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 6-0.
3) Ordinance Accepting and Approving the Proposal of Blake Oil Company Pursuant to the 2020 Delivered Petroleum Fuel Request for Proposal. The City of Rochelle purchases approximately 21,500 gallons collectively of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel each year. Fuel is purchased from an outside vendor with the ability to deliver, pump and meter fuel to City owned on site above ground storage tanks. Bids were solicited to provide Delivered Petroleum Fuel in 2020. An advertisement was published in the newspaper and on the City’s website. On Friday December 20th at 10 a.m., 2 sealed bids were received. Bids were publicly opened and read aloud by the City Clerk.
Ordinance Accepting and Approving the Proposal of Benny’s Corner Market Pursuant to the 2020 Vendor Site Petroleum Fueling Request for Proposal. The City of Rochelle purchases approximately 50,000 gallons collectively of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel each year. Fuel is purchased from an outside vendor with the ability to provide diesel and unleaded gasoline fuel pumps in a clean and safe environment.
Bids were solicited to provide vendor site petroleum fueling in 2020. An advertisement was published in the newspaper and on the City’s website. On Friday December 20th at 10 a.m., 3 sealed bids were received. Bids were publicly opened and read aloud by the City Clerk. The bid summary is as follows:
Benny’s Corner Market $0.10 discount/rebate off pump pricing
Clark $0.09 discount/rebate off pump pricing
Conserv FS $0.05 discount/rebate off pump pricing
After analysis of the proposals submitted, Benny’s Corner Market best meets the City’s needs. The City can expect to save a conservative $3,500.00 annually with the proposed discounts and rebates. In addition, the City will be members of the Mobile Fleet National Card program. With this program each department will receive vehicle fuel cards and personal identification numbers for each employee. An online account management portal will provide 24/7 access to all fuel transactions and associated data. This fuel card is also linked with Enterprise Fleet Management and will report all fuel transaction data back to Enterprise Fleet Management as it relates to each managed vehicle. Tim Isley was available to answer questions. Motion made by Councilor Shaw-Dickey and seconded by Councilor D. McDermott, “I move Ordinance 20-5093, an Ordinance Accepting and Approving the Proposal of Benny’s Corner Market Pursuant to the 2020 Vendor Site Petroleum Fueling Request for Proposal, be approved.” Roll call vote was not taken. Motion made by Councilor D. McDermott and seconded by Councilor T. McDermott. “I move Ordinance 20- 5093, an Ordinance Accepting and Approving the Proposal of Benny’s Corner Market Pursuant to the 2020 Vendor Site Petroleum Fueling Request for Proposal, be postponed until the next meeting, 1/27/2020.” Roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Gruben, Hayes, D. McDermott, T. McDermott, Shaw-Dickey and Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None.
5) Ordinance Amending Section 6-46 of the Municipal Code of the City of Rochelle to Create One Class P-2 Liquor License for Clark Gas Station at 1180 North 7th Street Effective May 3, 2020. The Clark Gas Station has submitted an application for a Class P-2 liquor license at 1180 North 7th Street. The Class P-2 liquor license allows for the retail sale of packaged alcoholic liquor but not for consumption on the premises where sold.
The Mayor and Council approved an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement with Liquor N Wine on June 13, 2016. The agreement included a moratorium on package liquor licenses for a period of three years following the issuance of an occupancy permit to the operator for the property. The occupancy permit was issued on May 2, 2017 so the moratorium will expire on May 2, 2020.
The Liquor Commissioner, Mayor Bearrows, has reviewed the application and has no objection to the creation of a Class P-2 liquor license for the Clark Gas Station. This action will result in a total of two Class P-2 liquor licenses in the City of Rochelle. Sue Messer was present to answer any questions. Motion made by Councilor T.McDermott and seconded by Councilor D. McDermott, “I move Ordinance 20-5094, an Ordinance Amending Section 6-46 of the Municipal Code of the City of Rochelle to Create One Class P-2 Liquor License for Clark Gas Station at 1180 North 7th Street Effective May 3, 2020, be approved.” Roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Gruben, Hayes, D. McDermott, T. McDermott, Shaw-Dickey and Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: at 7:06 PM, Councilor Hayes moved and seconded by Councilor D. McDermott, “I move the Council recess into executive session to discuss setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the City, Section (c) (6), purchase or lease of real property for City’s use, Section (c) (5), the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance and/or dismissal) of specific employee(s), Section (c) (1), pending or imminent litigation, Section (c) (11), and the discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated, Section (c) (21).” Roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Bearrows, Hayes, D. McDermott, T. McDermott, Shaw-Dickey and Mayor Olson. Nays: None. Motion passed 6-0.
At 8:25 PM, moved by Councilor T. McDermott and seconded by Councilor Hayes, “I move the Council return to open session.” Motion passes by voice vote without dissent.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:26 PM, moved by Councilor Shaw-Dickey and seconded by Mayor Bearrows, “I move the Council adjourn.” Motion passed by voice vote without dissent.
https://www.cityofrochelle.net/2020-city-council-meeting-minutes/7173-01-13-2020-city-council-meeting-minutes/file.html
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