City of Rock Falls City Council met Nov. 15.
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. on November 15, 2022, 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 Tim Zollinger and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present.
Audience request:
Terry Fritz commented about East 10th and 1st Avenue traffic lights could have a timing issue. Potholes on 10th and Ave C.
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 November 1, 2022, City Council Meeting.
2. Approval of bills as presented.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderman Wangelin to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Ordinances 2nd Reading and Adoption:
1. Ordinance 2022-2586 – Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Levy
A motion was made by Alderman Babel to approve Ordinance 2022-2586 – Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Levy and second by Alderman Dowd.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
2. Ordinance 2022-2587 – Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2022 to Pay Debt Service on $5,300,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2017
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Ordinance 2022-2587 – Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2022 to Pay Debt Service on $5,300,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2017 and second by Alderwoman McKanna.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
3. Ordinance 2022-2588 - Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2022 to Pay Debt Service on $2,115,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2016
A motion was made by Alderman Babel to approve Ordinance 2022-2588 - Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2022 to Pay Debt Service on $2,115,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2016 and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
4. Ordinance 2022-2589 - Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2022 to Pay Debt Service on $9,200,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2018A
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Ordinance 2022-2589 - Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2022 to Pay Debt Service on $9,200,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2018A and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
5. Ordinance 2022-2590 - Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2022 to Pay Debt Service on $1,200,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2018B
A motion was made by Alderman Babel to approve Ordinance 2022-2590 - Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2022 to Pay Debt Service on $1,200,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2018B and second by Alderwoman McKanna.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
6. Ordinance 2022-2591 - Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2022 to Pay Debt Service on $1,200,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2018C
A motion was made by Alderman Babel to approve Ordinance 2022-2591 - Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2022 to Pay Debt Service on $1,200,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2018C and second by Alderwoman McKanna.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Resolutions:
1. Resolution 2022-890 – Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code – 2023 General maintenance (Section Number 23-00000-00-GM) in the amount of $180,000.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Resolution 2022-890 – Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code – 2023 General maintenance (Section Number 23-00000-00-GM) in the amount of $180,000 and second by Alderman Wangelin
Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried.
2. Resolution 2022-892 – Authorizing a Loan Applicant’s Authorized Representative to Sign PWSLP Loan Application Document.
A motion was made by Alderman Babel to approve Resolution 2022-892 – Authorizing a Loan Applicant’s Authorized Representative to Sign PWSLP Loan Application Document and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried.
City Administrator:
None
City Attorney:
City Attorney Zollinger:
Congratulations to the Cole family on the birth of baby and after the first of the year Mr. Cole will become a partner at Ward, Murray, Pace and Johnson. City Departments:
None.
Alderman Reports / Committee Chairman Requests
A motion was made by Alderwoman McKanna to approve the recommendation from the ARPA Committee to approve the request from PC’s for People in the amount of $1,500.00 and second by Alderwoman Sobottka
Vote 7 aye, motion carried
A motion was made by Alderwoman McKanna to approve the recommendation from the ARPA Committee to approve the request from Sauk Valley Community College Impact Program in the amount of $25,000.00 and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Babel to approve the recommendation from Rock Falls Tourism to give an Event Sponsorship Grant from Sterling Seasonal Sights and Sounds in the amount of $250.00 and second by Alderman Snow.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried
Alderman Wangelin reminded everyone of the last yard waste pick up will be November 30, 2022.
Alderman Snow mentioned Dixon Avenue to be opened by end of the week. Third Avenue update – water main has been connected and should be open soon.
Happy Thanksgiving from all Alderman.
Mayor’s Report:
None
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to move to Executive Session and second by Alderman Snow.
Vote via voice, motion carried (5:50 p.m.)
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to return to regular session and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried (5:54 p.m.)
Action from Executive Session:
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the recommendation from the Sewer Department to hire for the vacant position and second by Alderman Wangelin. Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to adjourn and second by Alderman Wangelin. Vote via voice, all approved (5:56 p.m.)
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