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City of Rochelle City Council met June 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

City of Rochelle Council Chambers—420 North 6th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068

I. CALL TO ORDER:

Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Bearrows. Prayer was said by City Clerk Rose Hueramo.

1. Pledge to the Flag

2. Prayer

II. ROLL CALL:

Present were Councilors T. McDermott, Hayes, Arteaga, Valdivieso, and Mayor John Bearrows. Absent: Councilors D. McDermott and Shaw-Dickey. Also, present City Clerk Rose Hueramo.

III. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, ETC:

1. Special Recognition by Mayor Bearrows

Rescheduled to later date.

2. Retiree Recognition - Nancy Bingham

IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

1. Mayor's Report

Council member Ben Valdivieso Birthday will be coming on on Thursday 6/13.

2. Council Members

None.

3. Appointments to and Resignations from Boards & Commissions

Motion made by Councilor Hayes, Seconded by Councilor Arteaga, "I move the Council to approve the Mayor's appointments to Golf Course Advisory Board Committee for terms beginning July 1, 2024." Voting Yea: T. McDermott, Hayes, Arteaga, Valdivieso, and Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 5-0.

V. PUBLIC COMMENTARY:

None.

VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:

1. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIUS VOTE with Recommendations:

a) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes - 5/28/2024

b) Approve Payment Registers - 5/24/24, 6/3/24

c) Approve Payroll - 5/13/24-5/26/24

d) Approve Special Event Request - Gertie Day at Flagg Township Museum - June 22

e) Approve Special Event Request - Acres Bistro Summer Picnic in the Park - June 13

Motion made by Councilor Valdivieso, Seconded by Councilor Arteaga, "I move consent agenda items (a) through (e) be approved by Omnibus vote as recommended." Voting Yea: T. McDermott, Hayes, Arteaga, Valdivieso, and Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 5-0.

2. A Motion to Approve Intergovernmental Personnel Benefits Cooperative Premium Renewal Rates for January 1, 2025 -December 31, 2025

Motion made by Councilor T. McDermott, Seconded by Councilor Valdivieso, "I move the Council to approve the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefits Cooperative Premium Renewal Rates for January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025." Voting Yea: T. McDermott, Hayes, Arteaga, Valdivieso, and Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 5-0.

3. A Resolution Calling for an Application to the State of Illinois for the Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant Program that will fund energy planning for up to $150,000

Motion made by Councilor Arteaga, Seconded by Councilor T. McDermott, "I move Resolution R24-36, a Resolution Requesting a Partnership Between the City of Rochelle and the Villages of Hillcrest and Creston in support of Energy Efficiency Strategic Planning, be approved." Voting Yea: T. McDermott, Hayes, Arteaga, Valdivieso, and Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 5-0.

4. An Ordinance Accepting and Approving the Proposal of Curran Contracting Co. Pursuant to the Request for Bids for the 2024 Steward Road Improvement Project with Section #24-00119-00-RS and Authorizing Additional Work Not to Exceed $172,000 and a Resolution Allocating Motor Fuel Funds for the Improvement of Steward Road with Sec #24-00119-00-RS under the Illinois Highway Code

Motion made by Councilor T. McDermott, Seconded by Councilor Valdivieso, "I move Ordinance 24-5484, an Ordinance Accepting and Approving the Proposal of Curren Contracting Co., Pursuant to the Request for Bids for the 2024 Steward Road Improvement Project with Section #24-00119-00-RS and Authorizing Additional Work Not to Exceed $172,000, be approved." Voting Yea: T. McDermott, Hayes, Arteaga, Valdivieso, and Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 5-0.

Motion made Councilor T. McDermott, Seconded by Councilor Hayes, "I move Resolution R24- 37, a Resolution Allocating Motor Fuel Funds for the Improvement of Steward Road with Sec# 24-00119-00-RS under the Illinois Highway Code, be approved." Voting Yea: T. McDermott, Hayes, Arteaga, Valdivieso, and Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 5-0.

5. A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property and Approving a Consignment Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.

Motion made by Councilor Valdivieso, Seconded by Councilor Arteaga, "I move Resolution R24- 38, a Resolution Authorizing the sale of surplus property and Approving a Consignment Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc, be approved." Voting Yea: T. McDermott, Hayes, Arteaga, Valdivieso, and Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 5-0.

VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS:

None.

VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

None.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

At 6:53 PM, Motion made by Councilor Valdivieso, Seconded by Councilor Arteaga, "I move the Council adjourn." Voting Yea: T. McDermott, Hayes, Arteaga, Valdivieso, and Mayor Bearrows. Nays: None. Motion passed 5-0.

Anyone interested in participating in Public Commentary remotely should contact Rose Hueramo at rhueramo@rochelleil.us or 815-562-6161 to make arrangements.

Council Members may participate in the City Council meeting Remotely as a result of the Governor suspending the requirement for in-person attendance at meetings.

The Council meeting will be broadcast live on YouTube.

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