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City of Rock Falls City Council met Oct. 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of Rock Falls, Illinois was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on October 15, 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, Domes, and Arduini. In addition, Attorney Matt Cole and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present. Absent Alderwoman Sobottka. 

Audience request: 

None. 

Proclamation: 

Proclaiming October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month was read by City Clerk Pam Martinez 

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the Proclaiming October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and second by Alderwoman Arduini. Vote via Voice, all approved, motion carried. 

Community Affairs: 

None 

Consent Agenda: 

Consent Agenda items 1-3 were read aloud by City Clerk Pam Martinez. 

1. Approval of the minutes of the October 1, 2024, City Council Meeting. 

2. Approval of bills as presented. 

3. Approve the re-appointment of Robbin Blackert to the Whiteside County  Enterprise Zone Management Organization - Term ending 10-01-2027. 

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

Vote 7 aye, motion carried. 

City Administrator: 

1. Approval to grant easement to Commonwealth Edison Company - Avenue A -- PIN  11-27-154-032, 11-27-156-003 and 11-27-157-022. 

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the grant easement to Commonwealth Edison Company - Avenue A - PIN 11-27-154-032, 11-27-156-003 and 11-27-157-022 and second by Alderwoman Arduini. 

Vote 7 aye, motion carried. 

Information meeting, October 16, 2024 from 5-7pm, for the $1,800,000.00 grant for 11th Street bridge complete rebuild. 

City Attorney: 

None 

City Departments: 

None 

Alderman Reports / Committee Chairman Requests 

Alderwoman McKanna reminded City Council members of the next Finance meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2024, not October 22, 2024. 

Alderman Snow reminded City Council members to change batteries in smoke detectors and Trick or Treating is scheduled for October 31, 2024. 

Alderman Dornes thanked the Mayor, City Council members and City employees for all of their work they do for the City of Rock Falls. Alderman Dornes stated that he is unable to continue to hold Ward 3 Alderman position and is resigning effective immediately tonight. He stated that his job has changed and no longer can commit to the responsibilities of his position. 

Mayor's Report: 

None 

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to adjourn and second by Alderwoman Arduini. Vote via voice, all approved (5:44 p.m.) 

https://rockfalls61071.net/download/agendas_and_minutes/2024_agendas_and_minutes/2024_city_council/2024_city_council_minutes/10-15-2024-City-Council-Meeting-Minutes.pdf