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City of Rock Falls City Council met Oct. 17.

Here is the agenda 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 October 17, 2023, in the Council Chambers by Mayor Rodney Kleckler.

City Clerk Pam Martinez called the roll following the pledge of allegiance. A quorum was present including Mayor Kleckler, Alderman McKanna, Wangelin, Snow, Dowd, Dornes, Arduini, and Sobottka. In addition, Attorney Matt Cole, and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present.

Audience request:

Marshall Doane spoke to the City Council about the Micro Industries Building. Rock Falls Fire Department:

Presentation on Joint Training Facility by Captain Kyle Sommers RFFD, Co-Chair presented to the City Council the plans for the new Joint Training Facility. Lieutenant Clark Liedberg SFD, Co-Chair. Next step is an IGA between Cities.

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 October 3, 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 Snow.

Vote 7 aye, motion carried.

Ordinances 2nd Reading and Adoption:

1. Ordinance 2023-2623 – Authorizing the Disposal of Unused Street and Water Equipment.

A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the 2nd reading and adoption of Ordinance 2023-2623 – Authorizing the Disposal of Unused Street and Water Equipment and second by Alderwoman McKanna.

Vote 7 aye, motion carried.

City Administrator:

None

City Attorney:

None

City Departments:

None

Alderman Reports / Committee Chairman Requests

Alderman Snow reminded everyone the change batteries in smoke detectors.

A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the recommendation from the Public Property/Public Works Committee to approve the purchase of a Caterpillar 938M Wheel Loder from Altorfer Cat, 2809 W Rock Falls Road, Roack Falls, IL in the amount of $261,297.00 for the Street Department and second by Alderman Dowd.

Vote 7 aye, motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the recommendation from the Public Property/ Public Works Committee to approve the financing of a Caterpillar 938M Wheel Loader in the amount of $261,647.00 at a fixed interest rate of 2.1980 percent through Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, 2120 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.

Vote 7 aye, motion carried.

Mayor’s Report:

Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting at OnCall, Rock Falls.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to adjourn the City Council meeting and second by Alderman Snow.

Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried (5:55 pm)

https://rockfalls61071.net/download/agendas_and_minutes/2023_agendas_and_minutes/2023_city_council/2023_city_council_minutes/10-17-2023-City-Council-Meeting-Minutes.pdf