City of Rock Falls City Council met July 18.
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 July 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, Dowd, Dornes, Arduini, and Sobottka. In addition, Attorney Matt Cole and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present. Absent: Alderman Snow
Audience request:
Marshall Doane asked for a change order in the demolition of the Micron Industries building to not have it demolished.
Rock Falls Police Department
Officer of the Year Presentation
Chief Pilgrim presented Patrol Officer Autumn Day with an Officer of the Year plaque.
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 July 3, 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 6 aye, motion carried.
Ordinance 2nd Reading and Adoption:
1. Ordinance 2023-2611 – Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS Master Agreement 2022). A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2023-2611 – Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS Master Agreement 2022) and second by Alderwoman Arduini.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
2. Ordinance 2023-2612 – Authorizing Entry into an Intergovernmental Agreement for a School Resource Officer (SRO) Program.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2023-2612 – Authorizing Entry into an Intergovernmental Agreement for a School Resource Officer (SRO) Program and second by Alderman Dowd.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
3. Ordinance 2023-2613 – Amending Chapter 32, Article V of the Rock Falls Municipal Code Relating to Electric Utility Rates.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2023-2613 – Amending Chapter 32, Article V of the Rock Falls Municipal Code Relating to Electric Utility Rates and second by Alderwoman Arduini.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
City Administrator:
Gave Council members a copy of FY2023 summary.
DNR is responsible for the drop in the river level as they are doing work in the pool. City Attorney:
None
City Departments:
None
Alderman Reports / Committee Chairman Requests
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the request from the Public Works/Public Property Committee to allow the Street Superintendent to purchase a pickup truck for the Street Department in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 and second by Alderwoman Sobottka. Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the recommendation from the Public Works/Public Property Committee to approve the purchase of a 2017 AZ 500B Asphalt Zipper with 38 hours from the City of Dixon, IL in the amount of $70,000.00 and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote 6 aye, motion carried.
Mayor’s Report:
None
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to move to Executive Session of the City Council meeting and second by Alderman Dowd (5:48 pm)
Vote via voice, motion carried.
Returned to regular City Council meeting (6:03 pm)
Action taken from Executive Session:
None
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to adjourn the City Council meeting and second by Alderwoman Arduini.
Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried (6:03 pm)
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