City of Rock Falls City Council met Sept. 7.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
Call to Order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Audience Requests
Community Affairs
Bethany Bland, President/CEO, Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce
Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of the minutes of the August 17, 2021 City Council Meeting
2. Approval of bills as presented
Ordinance for Adoption:
1. Ordinance 2021-2534 – Authorizing a Variance from Front Yard Setback Requirement for 1000 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071
Ordinance 1st Reading:
1. Ordinance 2021-2535 – Amending Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 1 Regarding the Creation of a Business Office and Tourism Office
2. Ordinance 2021-2536 – Amending Chapter 4, Article 1 Relating to Limitation on Number of Animals per Household
Resolutions:
1. Resolution 2021-870 – Resolution Relating to the Termination of Participation by Elected Officials in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
City Administrator Robbin Blackert
1. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Rock Falls and the Illinois F.O.P. Labor Council Representing Police Officers and Sergeants
Information/Correspondence
James Reese, City Attorney
Corey Buck, City Engineer
Alderman Reports/Committee Chairman Requests
Ward 1
Alderman Bill Wangelin
Alderman Gabriella McKanna – Finance/Insurance/Investment Committee Chairman
1. Approval to purchase cameras and equipment to be placed in the downtown area in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00
2. Approval for the Wastewater Department to purchase a pre-owned vehicle in an amount not to exceed $32,000.00
Ward 2
Alderman Brian Snow – Building Code Committee Chairman/Utility Committee Vice Chairman
1. Approve the bid received from Burke Excavating, Inc. 25668 Jersey Rd, Tampico IL 61283 in the amount of $9,938.00 for the demolition of the structure at 215 Avenue C, Rock Falls
2. Approve the Engineering Agreement with Willett, Hofmann & Associates, 809 E 2nd St, Dixon, IL 61021 for the development of an IEPA Project Plan Report and Planning Documents
Alderman Casey Babel
Ward 3
Alderman Steve Dowd
Alderman Jessica Devers
Ward 4
Alderman Violet Sobottka – Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee Chairman
1. Approval to enter into an agreement with Lexipol, 2611 Internet Boulevard, Suite 100, Frisco, Texas 75034 for an annual Local Government Administration Policy Manual & Daily Training Bulletins with Supplemental Publication Service (12 months) in the amount of $5,203.15
Alderman Marshall Doane
Mayor’s Report:
Executive Session:
1. Section 2(c)(1) – Personnel – Employee hiring, firing, compensation, discipline and performance
Action Taken from Executive Session
Adjournment
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