City of Rock Falls City Council met April 18.
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. on April 18, 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, Dornes, Arduini, and Sobottka. In addition, Attorney Matt Cole and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present. Absent: Alderman Dowd
Audience request:
Marshall Doane presented additional information on the Micron Industrial building and asked if the building was going to be refurbished.
Terry Fritz questioned the pothole issues on E. 11 St.
Community Affairs:
None
Consent Agenda:
Consent Agenda items 1 and 2 were read aloud by City Clerk Pam Martinez. 1. Approval of the minutes of the April 4, 2023, City Council Meeting.
2. Approval of bills as presented.
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the Consent Agenda and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Ordinances for 2nd Reading and Adoption:
1. Ordinance 2023-2605 – Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance – Fiscal Year 2023 A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Ordinance 2023- 2605 – Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance – Fiscal Year 2023 for second reading and adoption and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
2. Ordinance 2023-2606 – Approving Annual Purchase Power Adjustment (Sec. 32- 348) and Fair Solar Credit (Sec. 32-351)
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Ordinance 2023- 2606 – Approving Annual Purchase Power Adjustment (Sec. 32-348) and Fair Solar Credit (Sec. 32-351) for second reading and adoption and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Resolutions:
1. Resolution 2023-897 – Resolution Allowing University of Illinois Extension and Whiteside County Master Gardeners to Create a Community Garden on City Property.
A motion was made by Alderwoman McKanna to approve Resolution 2023-897 – Resolution Allowing University of Illinois Extension and Whiteside County Master Gardeners to Create a Community Garden on City Property and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried.
City Administrator:
None
City Attorney:
None
City Departments:
None
Alderman Reports / Committee Chairman Requests
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin with a recommendation from the Public Property / Public Works Committee to accept Willett, Hofmann & Associates recommendation and award the low bid for the 2023 Seal Coat project to Helm Civil, 2283 Route 20 East, Freeport, IL 61032 in the amount of $194,600.00 and second by Alderman Snow.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderwoman McKanna to approve the recommendation from the Finance Committee to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Budgets and second by Alderman Babel Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Mayor’s Report:
1. Approve the appointment of Randy Conkling to the Plan Commission and Zoing Board of Appeals to fill the unexpired term of Casey Babel (May 2, 2023 – April 30, 2025).
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to approve the appointment of Randy Conkling to the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the unexpired term of Casey Babel (May 2, 2023 - April 30, 2025) and second by Alderwoman McKanna.
Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried.
2. Approve the appointment of Betsy Bunning to the Tourism Committee to fill the unexpired term April 18, 2023 - November 15, 2024.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the appointment of Betsy Bunning to the Tourism Committee to fill the unexpired term April 18, 2023 - November 15, 2024, and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried.
3. Approve the appointment of Mike Myers to the Tourism Committee to fill the unexpired term April 18, 2023 – November 15, 2023.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the appointment of Mike Myers to the Tourism Committee to fill the unexpired term April 18, 2023 – November 15, 2024, and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to adjourn and second by Alderman Snow. Vote via voice, all approved (5:45p.m.)
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