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City of Rock Falls City Council met June 4.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Call to Order at 5:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Public Hearing

Public Hearing – to receive written or oral comments from the citizens regarding the proposed Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year commencing May 1, 2024 and ending April 30, 2025.

Audience Requests

Community Affairs

Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sam Smith President/CEO

Consent Agenda:

1. Approval of the minutes of the May 21, 2024, City Council Meeting

2. Approval of bills as presented

Ordinance for 1st Reading:

1. Ordinance 2024-2652 - Amending Section 16-387.1 to Impose Fines for Failure to Maintain Required Basset Certifications

2. Ordinance 2024-2653 – Amending Chapter 32, Section 32-24 Regarding Utility Service Disconnection and Reconnection

Ordinance for 2nd Reading & Adoption:

1. Ordinance 2024-2647- Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2025 (Beginning May 1, 2024 and Ending April 30, 2025)

2. Ordinance 2024-2648 – Approving Increases to the Salaries of Elected Officials

3. Ordinance 2024-2649 – Amending Chapter 18, Article IX, Section 18-257, Administrative Fee for Towed and Impounded Vehicles; storage fees

4. Ordinance 2024-2650 – Authorizing Disposal of a 1980 Balko Trailer

5. Ordinance 2024-2651 – Amending Chapter 16, Article II of the Rock Falls Municipal Code Relating to Licensure at RB&W Qualified Public Events

City Administrator Robbin Blackert:

1. Approval to enter into an agreement with Daupler, Inc.. 8024 Conser St, Overland Park, KS 66204 in the amount of $15,000.00 to provide dispatch services for after hours utility calls and non-emergency calls.

2. Update on US EPA Grant

Information/Correspondence

Matt Cole, City Attorney

Corey Buck, City Engineer

Alderman Reports/Committee Chairman Requests

Ward 1

Alderman Bill Wangelin – Public Property/Public Works Committee Chairman/Tourism Committee

Alderman Gabriella McKanna – Finance/Insurance/Investment Committee Chairman

Ward 2

Alderman Brian Snow – Building Code Committee Chairman/Utility Committee Vice Chairman

Alderman Vickey Byrd

Ward 3

Alderman Steve Dowd – Police Fire Committee Chairman

Alderman Cody Dornes

Ward 4

Alderman Violet Sobottka – Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee Chairman

Alderman Cathy Arduini

Mayor’s Report:

Executive Session:

1. Enter into Executive Session for the purposes of:

a. Collective Bargaining – Section 2(c)(2) – Collective negotiating matters and deliberations concerning salary schedules.

b. Purchase or Lease of Real Estate – Section 2(c)(5) – Includes general discussion of whether land should be purchased or leased by the public body.

Any Action Taken from Executive Session

Adjournment

Next City Council Meeting – June 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

https://rockfalls61071.net/download/agendas_and_minutes/2024_agendas_and_minutes/2024_city_council/2024_city_council_agendas/06-04-2024-City-Council-Agenda.pdf