City of Rock Falls Mayor and City Council met Oct. 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Regular meeting minutes of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Rock Falls
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 Wangelin, Snow, Babel, Dowd, Doane, and Sobottka. In addition, Attorney Matt Cole and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present. Absent Alderwoman McKanna.
Audience request:
None
Proclamation:
Proclaiming October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month was read aloud by City Clerk Pam Martinez.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow Proclaiming October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote via voice, all approved.
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 20, 2022, City Council Meeting.
2. Approval of bills as presented.
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin and second by Alderman Babel to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
Resolutions:
1. Resolution 2022-889 – Adoption of the 2022 Whiteside County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Resolution 2022-889 – Adoption of the 2022 Whiteside County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote via voice – all approved, motion carried.
Ordinance 2nd Reading and Adoption:
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 second reading and adoption - 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 Babel.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
2. Ordinance 2022-2583 - Authorizing the Disposal of a 2006 Simplicity Citation Lawnmower.
A motion was made by Alderman Babel to approve Ordinance 2022-2583 – Authorizing the Disposal of a 2006 Simplicity Citation Lawnmower and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
City Administrator:
Condolences to Larry Spinka and family for loss. Congratulations to Matt and Gabbi McKanna on the birth of their son Elliot.
City Attorney: None
City Departments: none
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin for the recommendation from the Tourism Committee to award an Event Sponsorship Grant to the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce for Hometown Holidays in the amount of $1,000.00 and second by Alderman Snow.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow for Emergency Repair Justification for the purchase and replacement of all sensors and controls for the Oxidation Ditch monitoring system from Cerlic Environmental Controls, P.O. Box 420097, Atlanta, GA 30342 at an estimated cost of $24,500.00 and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow for the recommendation from the Utility Committee to accept the recommendation of Power Systems Engineering, Inc. to award Quad Plus, 1919 Cherry Hill Rd., Joliet, IL the Relay and Substation Maintenance Testing, as low bidder, in the amount of $142,302.00 and second by Alderman Babel.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow for recommendation from the Utility Committee to accept the recommendation of Power Systems Engineering, Inc. to award Quad Plus, 1919 Cherry Hill Rd., Joliet, IL their bid for oil filtering/processing and inspection of the load tap changes in the amount of $34,888.00 and second by Alderman Babel.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
Alderman Snow gave an update on Dixon Avenue project and looking like it is on schedule.
Alderman Doane congratulations to Rock Falls Police K9 unit. National Building tour, Thursday.
Mayor's Report:
Recommended the appointment of Jim Schuneman as a voting member of the Eagle Trail Committee, A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote via voice, all approved.
Mayor Kleckler thanked the many volunteers that helped to plant trees and clean up by the river.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to adjourn and second by Alderman Dowd.
Vote via voice, motion carried (5:49 p.m.)
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