City of Rock Falls City Council met June 20.
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. on June 20, 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, Dowd, Arduini, and Sobottka. In addition, Attorney Matt Cole was present. Absent Alderman Dornes and City Administrator Blackert
Audience request:
Sarah Martin presented information to request a change in housing ordinance to change the square footage of a house from 800 to 400 to accept ‘Tiny Houses’ as a permanent structure.
Marshall Doane presented two letters for refurbishing the Micro Industries building and petitions, gave to Mayor Kleckler.
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 June 6, 2023, City Council Meeting.
2. Approval of bills as presented.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to approve the Consent Agenda and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
Resolutions:
1. Resolution 2023-901 – Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property to the Industrial Development Commission
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Resolution 2023-901 – Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property to the Industrial Development Commission and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote 6 aye. Motion carried.
City Administrator:
None
City Attorney:
None
City Departments:
None
Alderman Reports / Committee Chairman Requests
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the request from Rock Falls Tourism to close W 2nd Street from Avenue A to Wood Avenue on June 30, 2023 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm for the Eats ‘N’ Beat @ The District Independence Day Celebration and second by Alderwoman Sobottka. After discussion with Chief Pilgrim amended motion to reflect closure from 10 am until 11:00 pm.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the recommendation from the Building Code Committee to approve the demolition of the residence located at 06 E. 3rd Street, Rock Falls, IL by Stichter Construction Co, Inc., 9680 Lyman Road, Erie, IL 61250 in the amount of $15,100.00 and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the recommendation from the Building Code Committee to approve the demolition of the residence located at 202 E. 4th Street, Rock Falls, IL by Stichter Construction Co, Inc., 9680 Lyman Road, Erie, IL 61250 in the amount of $12,800.00 and second by Alderman Dowd.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve of the DACRA Tech, LLC Master Software Licensing Agreement between Dacra Adjudication Systems, LLC, 707 Osterman Ave, Unit 1693, Deerfield, IL 60015 and the City of Rock Falls in the amount of $1,150.00 per month for Year 1 and $1,200.00 per month for Year 2 after City Attorney review and approval and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
Alderwoman Sobottka stated the Ordinance/Licensing/Personnel/Safety Committee has been cancelled for June 22, 2023.
Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Kleckler presented Resolution of Support at the Fire Chief’s recommendation to postpone/ban all open burning in the City of Rock Falls during this drought period. Ban will be lifted upon the Fire Chief’s recommendation.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka and second by Alderman Snow Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried.
Mayor Kleckler presented Resolution of Support of encouraging residents to forgo or limit the use of all fireworks during this drought period and to direct Code Enforcement to purse nuisance violations of excessive users.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka and second by Alderwoman McKanna. Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to adjourn the City Council meeting and second by Alderwoman McKanna (6:06 pm)
Vote via voice, all approved.
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