City of Rochelle City Council met July 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER: Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Bearrows. Prayer was said by Pastor Greg Hoffman.
II. ROLL CALL: Present were Councilors T. McDermott, Hayes, D. McDermott, Gruben, Shaw-Dickey, and Mayor John Bearrows. Absent: Councilor Rosie Arteaga. A quorum of six were present. Also, present City Manager Jeff Fiegenschuh, City Clerk Rose Huéramo, and City Attorney Dominick Lanzito.
III. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, ETC:
1. Retiree Recognition - Brian Albers serving 20 years with the Rochelle Police Department.
IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Mayor's Report:
a) Accept Resignation of Jacob Becker from Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion made by Councilor T. McDermott, Seconded by Councilor D. McDermott, “I move the Council accept the resignation of Jacob Becker from the Planning and Zoning Commission effective immediately.” Voting Yea: T. McDermott, Hayes, D. McDermott, Gruben, Shaw-Dickey, Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 6-0.
b) Appoint Claude McKibben to Planning & Zoning Commission - Term Ending 7/1/26. Motion made by Councilor D. McDermott, Seconded by Councilor Hayes “I move the Council accept the appointment of Claude McKibben to the Planning & Zoning Commission as a voting member for a term to expire 7-1-26.” Voting Yea: T. McDermott, Hayes, D. McDermott, Gruben, Shaw Dickey, Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 6-0.
2. Council Members: None.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTARY: None.
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIUS VOTE with Recommendations:
a) Approve Minute of City Council Meeting - 07/11/2022
b) Approve Check Registers - 7/11/22, 7/18/22
c) Approve Exception Check Registers - #202136, #202137, #202241
d) Approve Payroll - 06/27/2022
e) Accept and Place on File June Financials
Motion made by Councilor D. McDermott, Seconded by Councilor Shaw-Dickey, “I move consent agenda items (a) through (e) be approved by Omnibus vote as recommended.” Voting Yea: T. McDermott, Hayes, D. McDermott, Gruben, Shaw-Dickey, Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 6-0.
2. An Ordinance Amending the Purchase Authority for the Purchase and Installation of Cyclone Streetlights. Last year city council approved the purchase of 40 Cyclone streetlights to place on both sides of Rt.38 near Walmart within the Lighthouse Pointe TIF. With lengthy delays in the permitting process the purchase of these lights was delayed until we had final approval from IDOT. Cyclone has since changed the design of the light head and has also seen several price increases. After reviewing the lighting plan, it has been determined that it would be best to not only place the new structures along Rt.38 but also replace the existing light heads along Caron Rd and North Pointe St. We would like to amend the original ordinance to account for the price increases as well as the additional light heads. Additional construction contract work will be required for the installation of the underground system once all approvals and permits are received from IDOT. Superintendent of Electric Operations Blake Toliver was available for questions. Motion made by Councilor Hayes, Seconded by Councilor T. McDermott, “I move Ordinance 22-5359, an Ordinance Accepting the Purchase Authority for the Purchase, and Installation of Cyclone Streetlights be approved.” Voting Yea: T. McDermott, Hayes, D. McDermott, Gruben, Shaw-Dickey, Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 6-0.
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None.
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 6:46 PM, Motion made by Councilor T. McDermott, Seconded by Councilor D. McDermott, “I move Council recess into executive session to discuss pending or imminent litigation. Section (c) (11), setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the City. Section (c) (6), and purchase or lease of real property for City’s use. Section (c) (5).” Voting Yea: T. McDermott, Hayes, D. McDermott, Gruben, Shaw-Dickey, Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 6-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT: At 8:26 PM, Motion made by Councilor T. McDermott, Seconded by Councilor D. McDermott, “I move the Council adjourn.” Voting Yea: T. McDermott, Hayes, D. McDermott, Gruben, Shaw-Dickey, Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 6-0.
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