City of Rock Falls Council met May 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of Rock Falls, Illinois was called to order at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers by Mayor Rod Kleckler.
City Clerk Pam Martinez called the roll following the pledge of allegiance. A quorum was present including Mayor Kleckler, Aldermen McKanna, Wangelin, Snow, Babel, Devers, Dowd, Doane, and Sobottka. In addition, Attorney Matt Cole, Attorney Tim Zollinger and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present.
Audience request:
None
Proclamation:
National Police Week May 15, 2022, through May 21, 2022.
Proclamation was read aloud by City Clerk Pam Martinez. A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the Proclamation for National Police Week May 15, 2022, through May 21, 2022, and second by Alderman Doane.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
Community Affairs:
Sam Smith with Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce gave an update of upcoming events for the summer. A request for Road Closure for YMCA Family 5K. A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the road closure for YMCA Family 5K and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
Melinda Jones, Director of Tourism gave an update on the upcoming tourism events planned for the summer.
Consent Agenda:
Consent Agenda items 1 and 2 were read aloud by City Clerk Pam Martinez.
1. Approval of the minutes of the May 3, 2022, City Council Meeting.
2. Approval of bills as presented.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderwoman Sobottka to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
3. (Removed from Consent Agenda) Approve recommendation from Planning Zoning Commission to rezone 1317 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL from B-1 to R 1.
A motion was made by Alderman Babel to have correction made by the City Attorney and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
Ordinance 1st Reading:
1. Ordinance 2022-2570 – Vacating a Public Alley.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Vacating a Public Alley and second by Alderman Dowd.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried
Resolutions:
1. Resolution 2022-880 – Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code – Dixon Avenue – FAU 55660 (Section Number 18-00136-00-FP) Appropriating $610,665.84 from the Local Public Agency’s allotment of REBUILD ILLINOIS funds. A motion was made by Alderman Babel to approve Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code – Dixon Avenue – FAU 55660 Section number 18-00136-00- FP and second by Alderman Snow.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
City Administrator:
1. Change order No. 1 – Twin City Construction – Roadway Reconstruction of 3rd Ave from 2nd St to IL 40 – Increase of $14,476.00.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the Change Order No. 1 – Twin City Construction – Roadway Reconstruction of 3rd Ave from 2nd St to IL 40 – Increase of $14,476.00 and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
2. Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Rock Falls and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO, Local Union No. 196.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Rock Falls and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO, Local Union No. 196 and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
City Attorney: none
City Departments: none
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the purchase of a 2022 72X14 Dump Trailer from Ekquist Trailer Sales, 1200 E. Route 30, Rock Falls, IL in the amount of $11,352.00 and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 7 aye, 1 recused (Devers), motion carried.
Alderman Snow stated that the bricks from the 3rd Avenue project are free for pick up. Mayor’s Report: Dixon Avenue Bid will be in June.
A motion was made by Alderman Babel to move into Executive Session from Regular Meeting and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried. (5:54 pm)
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka and second by Alderman Snow to adjourn. Via Voice Vote, motion carried. (6:13 p.m.)
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