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City of Rock Falls City Council met July 2.

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 2, 2024, 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, Snow, Byrd, Dowd, Dornes, Arduini, and Sobottka. In addition, Attorney Matt Cole and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present.

Audience request:

None.

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 June 18, 2024, City Council Meeting.

2. Approval of bills as presented.

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the Consent Agenda and second by Alderwoman McKanna.

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

Ordinance 1st Reading:

1. Ordinance 2024-2656 - Approving Amended Power Factor Corrections

A motion was made by Alderwoman McKanna to approve 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-2656 - Approving Amended Power Factor Corrections and second by Alderman Wangelin.

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

City Administrator:

1. Award the bid for the Micro Industries Building Demolition to McDonagh Demolition,

Inc., 7243 W. Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643 in the amount of $799,700.00 which includes a BEP Utilization of 15 percent.

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the bid for the Micro Industries Building Demolition to McDonagh Demolition Inc., 7243 W Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643 in the amount of $799,700.00 which included a BEP Utilization of 15 percent and second by Alderman Wangelin.

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

2. Reject McDonagh Demolition Inc., Alternate Bid No. 1 in the amount of $50,000.00 for salvaging of the existing water tower on top of Building D.

A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the rejection of McDonagh Demolition Inc., Alternate Bid No. 1 in the amount of $50,000.00 for the salvaging of the existing water tower on top of Building D and second by Alderwoman Sobottka. Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

City Attorney:

None

City Departments:

None

Alderman Reports / Committee Chairman Requests

Alderman Snow made a motion to approve the recommendation from the Utility Committee to approve the proposal from BHMG Engineers, Inc., 9735 Landmark Parkway Drive, St. Louis, MO 63127 for 34.5 Tie Line Project in the amount of $267,000.00 and second by Alderman Wangelin.

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

Alderman Snow made a motion to approve the recommendation from the Utility committee to approve the renewal of License Agreement No. 3097 with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702 for the maintenance and operation of a 12" watermain under the Hennepin Feeder Canal for a term of 10 years at a total cost of $1,100.00 and second by Alderwoman McKanna. Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

Alderman Snow made a motion to approve the recommendation from the Utility Committee to approve the renewal of License Agreement No. 3094 with the Illinois Department of Natural Recourses, One Natural Recourses Way, Springfield, IL 62702 for the maintenance and operation of a sanitary sewer 8" cast iron force main under the Hennepin Feeder Canal for a term of 10 years at a total cost of $2,420.00 and second by Alderman Wangelin.

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July.

Mayor's Report:

None.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to adjourn and second by Alderwoman Arduini. Vote via voice, all approved (5:48 p.m.)

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