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City of Rock Falls City Council met Oct. 1.

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 October 1, 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, and Arduini. In addition, Attorney Matt Cole and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present. Absent were Alderman Dornes and Sobottka.

Audience request:

None.

Rock Falls Township High School:

1. Permission to hold the annual Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. was presented by members of Rock Falls Student Council.

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. and second by Alderwoman Arduini. Vote via Voice, all approved, motion carried.

Community Affairs:

1. Approval for partial road closure of E. 2nd Street directly in front of the RB&W Park on October 25, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for Biz Boo Trick or Treat from the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce.

A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the partial road closure of E. 2nd Street directly in front of the RB&W Park on October 25, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for Biz Boo Trick or Treat from the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce and second by Alderman Snow.

Vote via Voice, all approved, motion carried.

Rock Falls Tourism

1. Approval for road closure on October 19, 2024, for the Spooktacular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart & UTV Parade – West 2nd Street from 11th Ave to 1st Ave from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the road closure on October 19, 2024, for the Spooktacular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart & UTV Parade – West 2nd Street from 11th Ave to 1st Ave from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. and second by Alderwoman Arduini.

Vote via Voice, all approved, motion carried.

Rock Falls Police Department1

1. Presentation from Flock Safety – License Plate Reader System Pilot Program Chief Pilgrim presented information from Flock Safety with two representatives from Flock Safety via Zoom.

Discussion and questions asked by council members.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Arduini to approve the pilot program with Flock Safety for 90 days and second by Alderman Wangelin.

Vote 6 aye, motion carried.

Consent Agenda:

Consent Agenda items 1-2 were read aloud by City Clerk Pam Martinez.

1. Approval of the minutes of the September 17, 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 6 aye, motion carried.

Ordinances 2nd Reading and Adoption:

1. Ordinance 2024-2666 – Amending Chapter 26, Article III, Division 1 of the Rock Falls Municipal Code Relating to Driveway Curb Requirements.

A motion was made by Alderwoman McKanna to approve Ordinance 2024-2666 – Amending Chapter 26, Article III, Division 1 of the Rock Falls Municipal Code Relating to Driveway Curb Requirements for second reading and adoption and second by Alderman Wangelin.

Vote 6 aye, motion carried.

City Administrator:

1. Approval for Change Order No. 1 with Martin & Company Excavating, Inc., 2456 East Pleasant Grove Road, Oregon, IL 61061 for Avenue A Reconstruction and 5th Avenue Lift Station Replacement 10th Street to 3rd Street in the amount of $42,741.61.

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the Change Order No. 1 with Martin & Company Excavating, Inc., 2456 East Pleasant Grove Road, Oregon, IL 61061 for Avenue A Reconstruction and 5th Avenue Lift Station Replacement 10th Street to 3rd Street in the amount of $42,741.61 and second by Alderwoman McKanna.

Vote 6 aye, motion carried.

City wide Blood Drive October 4, 2024.

City Attorney:

None

City Departments:

None

Alderman Reports / Committee Chairman Requests

Alderman Snow made a motion for the Recommendation from the Utility Committee to purchase 3 reclosures from G&W Electric, 305 W Crossroads Pkwy, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 in the amount of $206,153.00 and second by Alderman Dowd.

Vote 6 aye, motion carried.

Alderman Snow made a motion to approve the Recommendation from the Utility Committee to purchase 4 metering cabinets from Electrical Power Products, Inc., 4240

Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50321 in the amount of $248,174.00 and second by Alderman Wangelin.

Vote 6 aye, motion carried.

Mayor’s Report:

To any City Council members, October 10, 2024, Rock Falls Homecoming Parade meet at Fire Department by 4:45p.m. to ride in pickup truck.

Trick or Treating will be held on October 31, 2024, from 4:30-7 p.m.

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to adjourn and second by Alderwoman Arduini. Vote via voice, all approved (6:16 p.m.)

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