City of Rock Falls City Council met Jan. 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. on January 17, 2023, 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, Dornes, and Sobottka. In addition, Attorney Matt Cole and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present.
Audience request:
None
Approve the appointment of Cathy Arduini to the vacant 4th Ward Alderman position.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the appointment of Cathy Arduini to the vacant 4th Ward Alderman position and second by Alderman Wangelin. Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Proclamation:
Proclaiming January 2023 as National Mentoring Month in the City of Rock Falls A motion was made by Alderman Snow Proclaiming January 2023 as National Mentoring Month in the City of Rock Falls and second by Alderwoman Sobottka. Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried.
Community Affairs:
None
Consent Agenda:
Consent Agenda items 1-3 were read aloud by City Clerk Pam Martinez.
1. Approval of the minutes of the January 3, 2023, City Council Meeting.
2. Approval of bills as presented.
3. Refer to the Planning Zoning Commission the petition for zoning change for 920 & 922 E. Route 30, Rock Falls, IL
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin and second by Alderwoman McKanna to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
Resolutions:
1. Resolution 2023-894-Resolution in Support of Tax Increment Financing
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Resolution 2023-894 – Resolution in Support of Tax Increment Financing and second by Alderman Babel. Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried.
City Administrator:
1. Proposal from RingCentral Inc., 20 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA 94002, for phone system equipment in the amount of $11,627.00 and a 36-month contract for phone service in the amount of approximately $1,301.70 monthly.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to approve the Proposal from RingCentral Inc., 20 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA 94002, for phone system equipment in the amount of $11,627.00 and a 36-month contract for phone service in the amount of approximately $1,301.70 monthly and the conversion package that will be needed for Dispatch to not exceed $5,000.00 as a one time fee and second by Alderwoman McKanna.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
2. Murray and Sons - donated the concrete and plaque for the time capsule site by the Fire Station.
City Attorney:
None
City Departments:
None.
Alderman Reports / Committee Chairman Requests
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve a recommendation from the Public Property/ Public Works Committee for the approval of the Assignment of the Contract for the Collection and Disposal of Residential Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials and Yard Waste and second by Alderman Snow.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the recommendation from the Public Property/Public Works committee to send to the Industrial Development Commission the conveyance of 403 W 2nd Street (6 Lots and Building) and second by Alderwoman McKanna Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderwoman McKanna to approve the recommendation from the ARPA Committee to purchase with ARPA funds, 20 complete SCBA packages in the amount of $162,580.00 and 6 Thermal Imaging Camera in the amount of $3,174.00 from Municipal Emergency Service, 124 East First Street, Deer Creek, IL 61733 and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
Alderman Snow asked for a moment of silence to honor the late Delmar McNinch, a former Alderman.
Alderwoman Sobottka welcomed Alderwoman Cathy Arduini to the City Council.
Mayor's Report:
1. Approve appointment of Alderwoman McKanna as Mayor Pro-Tem (Article III Sec. 2- 52).
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the appointment of Alderwoman McKanna as Mayor Pro-Tem (Article III, Sec. 2-52) and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 8 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to adjourn and second by Alderwoman McKanna. Vote via voice, all approved (5:54 p.m.)
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