City of Rock Falls Council met Sept. 20.
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, Dowd, Doane, and Sobottka. In addition, Attorney Matt Cole and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present.
Audience request:
None
Community Affairs:
None
Consent Agenda:
Consent Agenda items 1-2 were read aloud by City Clerk Pam Martinez.
1. Approval of the minutes of the September 6, 2022, City Council Meeting. 2. Approval of bills as presented.
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin and second by Alderwoman McKanna to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Resolutions:
1. Resolution 2022-887 – Amending and Restating the Fund Balance Policy A motion was made by Alderman Babel to approve Resolution 2022-887 – Amending and Restating the Fund Balance Policy and second by Alderwoman McKanna. Vote via voice – all approved, motion carried.
2. Resolution 2022-888 – Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property to the Industrial Development Commission.
A motion was made by Alderman Babel to approve Resolution 2022-888 - Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property to the Industrial Development Commission and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote via voice, all approved.
Ordinance 1st Reading:
1. Ordinance 2022-2581 – Amending Chapter 18, Article VI, Section 18-163 of the Rock Falls Municipal Code Relating to Fire Lane Designation for Certain Streets. A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Ordinance 2022-2581 for first reading – Amending Chapter 18, Article VI, Section 18-163 of the Rock Falls Municipal Code Relating to Fire Lane Designation on Certain Streets and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Ordinance 2nd Reading and Adoption:
1. Ordinance 2022-2582 – Authorizing the Sale of a 2014 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicle and a 1995 United Cargo Trailer.
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve Ordinance 2022-2582 – Authorizing the Sale of a 2014 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicle and a 1995 United Cargo Trailer and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
City Administrator:
1. Approve Engineering Services Agreement with Willet, Hoffman & Associated, 809 E 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, for the RB&W Toilet and Controls Building for $50,000.00.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Engineering Services Agreement with Willet, Hoffman & Associated, 809 E 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, for the RB&W Toilet and Controls Building for $50,000.00 and second by Alderman Babel. Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
City Attorney: None
City Departments: none
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve to terminate the Lawn Maintenance Contract with Burger Brothers Trucking and Excavating, Inc and send a 60 day notice of termination of contract and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Alderwoman Sobottka OLDS (Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety) Committee meeting moved to Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 5:30pm.
Alderwoman McKanna Finance Committee September 26, 2022 time change 4:30 pm.
Alderman Doane went to the IML conference on September 15-17, 2022, stated it was a good event and came back with many contacts.
Mayor’s Report:
Fiesta Day Parade – Rode in the 1927 firs Truck
Thursday, September 22, 2022, Homecoming Parade meet at 4:30 at the Fire House to ride in the Parade.
Volunteers needed to help plant trees on West 1st Street in the lot where the Old Limestone building was, 9 am.
One Alderman in each ward up for re-election.
Chief Pilgrim stated Thursday night there will be Gold Star 500 bicyclist stopping and staying at Rock Falls Armory and leaving Friday morning.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to adjourn and second by Alderman Snow. Vote via voice, motion carried (5:46 p.m.)
https://rockfalls61071.net/download/agendas_and_minutes/2022_agendas_and_minutes/2022_city_council/2022_city_council_minutes/09-20-2022-City-Council-Meeting-Minutes.pdf
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