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City of Rock Falls City Council met Sept. 3.

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 September 3, 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 August 20, 2024, City Council Meeting.

2. Approval of bills as presented.

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

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

Ordinances 2nd Reading and Adoption:

1. Ordinance 2024-2662 - Approving Annexation Agreement (3309 W Rock Falls Rd)

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Ordinance 2024-2662 – Approving Annexation Agreement (3309 W. Rock Falls Road) for second reading and adoption and second by Alderwoman Arduini.

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

2. Ordinance 2024-2663 - Amending Chapter 26 of the Rock Falls Municipal Code Relating to Sidewalk Snow Removal within the Downtown Business Area.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to approve Ordinance 2024-2663 - Amending Chapter 26 of the Rock Falls Municipal Code Relating to Sidewalk Snow Removal within the Downtown Business Area for second reading and adoption and second by Alderwoman Arduini.

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

Ordinance 1st Reading:

1. Ordinance 2024-2664 – Amending Chapter 32 of the Rock Falls Municipal Code

Relating to Utility Rate Increases.

A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve Ordinance 2024-2664 - Amending Chapter 32 of the Rock Falls Municipal Code Relating to Utility Rate Increases for first reading and second by Alderwoman McKanna.

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

City Administrator:

1. City Administrator Blackert asked for approval of the award of the Guardrail

Replacement Construction project to O'Brien Civil Works, Inc., 2963 W Mud Creek Road, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 in the amount of $27,600.00.

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the Award of the Guardrail Replacement Construction project to O'Brien Civil Works, Inc., 2963 W Mud Creek Road, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 in the amount of $27,600.00 and second by Alderwoman Arduini.

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

City Attorney:

None

City Departments:

None

Alderman Reports / Committee Chairman Requests

Alderman Snow made a motion to approve to award bid for the demolition of 303 14th Ave, Rock Falls to Burke Excavating, Inc, 25668 Jersey Rd, Tampico, IL 61283 in the amount of $23,000.00 and second by Alderman Wangelin.

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

Alderman Snow made a motion to award bid for the demolition of 202 E 4th St, Rock Falls to Burke Excavating, Inc, 25668 Jersey Rd, Tampico, IL 61283 in the amount of $23,000.00 and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

Alderman Snow made a motion to approve the recommendation from the Utility Committee to waive bidding for the supply and installation of mechanical shaft seal assemblies at the hydroelectric plant 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 and award the proposal from HCMS, A Division of Thompson, 100 North Main Street, Sumter, SC for the supply and installation of mechanical shaft seal assemblies at the hydroelectric plant in the amount of $702,895.00 and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.

Vote 8 aye, motion carried.

Mayor's Report:

Fiesta Day Parade - Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 1 p.m.

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to adjourn and second by Alderwoman McKanna. Vote via voice, all approved (5:42 p.m.)

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