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City of Rock Falls Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee met June 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Time Meeting Started: 5:30 p.m. Membersp

Members

Chairwoman Sobottka P

Alderwoman McKanna P

Alderman Snow P

Alderman Dornes P

Alderwoman Arduini A

Also Attended

Mayor Kleckler P

Administrator Blackert A

Also Attended

Dave Miller, Street Department Supervisor P

Call to order

Meeting was called to order by Chainwoman Sobottka 5:30 p.m.

Audience Requests 

None

Approval of Minutes

Approval of Minutes of the May 23, 2024, Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee Meeting.

A motion was made by Alderwoman McKanna and second by Alderman Snow to approve the minutes from the May 23, 2024, Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee Meeting.

Vote via voice, all approved

Old Business

Add to next agenda:

Open Discussion to expand blanket vendor license for special events held at the RB&W Park, example Taste of Fiesta

New Business

Termination of License

Every Liquor License shall be valid from the date of issuance to May 1st of the next succeeding date of issue

If a license business does not operate for a period of 60 consecutive days, the license is subject to revocation at the discretion of the Liquor Control Commissioner.

Discussion was had by all committee members as licenses are good for the year that it was issued in. Mayor to do more research on the language of above and bring it back to committee next month.

Telephone required

All liquor licensees shall maintain a telephone in a serviceable condition for the exclusive use of the manager, bartender or responsible employee. Such telephone shall be located behind the bar or liquor service area and shall not be made available for public or patron use.

A motion was made by Alderwoman McKanna to approve and send to the City Council - all liquor licensees shall maintain a telephone in a serviceable condition for the exclusive use of the manager, bartender or responsible employee. Such telephone shall be located behind the bar or liquor service area and shall not be made available for public, or patron use within 90 days of adoption of ordinance and second by Alderman Dornes. Vote 4 aye, motion carried.

Department Safety

Department Safety Meeting Review

A motion was made by Alderman Snow and second by Alderwoman Sobotika to approve the Department Safety Meeting.

Vote via voice, all approved

Committee Member Items

Dave Miller, Street Department Supervisor, brought to the committee ordinance about curb cuts (extra). Residents on Ave A wanting additional curb cuts for driveways, elevation of driveways, extensions of driveways in front of homes. Dave to bring more information to the next Ordinance meeting.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Alderwoman McKanna to adjourn meeting and was second by Alderman Snow.

Vote via voice, all approved (6:20 pm)

Adjournment 6:20 pm

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