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City of Rock Falls City Council met Nov. 19.

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 November 19, 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, Arduini and Sobottka. In addition, Attorney Matt Cole and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present.

Audience request:

1. Optimist Club of Rock Falls - None

2. Penny Patten requested road repair, ditch drainage survey and more Police presence out at Riverside Mobile Estates.

Community Affairs: Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sam Smith President/CEO

None

Consent Agenda:

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

1. Approval of the minutes of the November 5, 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 Alderman Snow.

Vote 7 aye, motion carried.

Ordinances 2nd Reading & Adoption:

1. Ordinance 2024-2669 - Vacating Right of Way (Part of Avenue E in Block 18 of Chamberlain Bros Subdivision).

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Ordinance 2024-2669 - Vacating Right of Way (Part of Avenue E in Block 18 of Chamberlain Bros Subdivision) for second reading and adoption and second by Alderman Wangelin.

Vote 7 aye, motion carried.

2. Ordinance 2024-2670 - Approving the Love's Rock Falls Subdivision.

Resolution:

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Ordinance 2024-2670 - Approving the Love's Rock Falls Subdivision for second reading and adoption and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.

Vote 7 aye, motion carried.

1. Resolution 2024-924 - Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property to the Industrial Development Commission (303 14th Avenue)

A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve Resolution 2024-924 - Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property to the Industrial Development Commission (303 14th Ave) and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.

Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried.

2. Resolutions 2024-925 - Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property to the Industrial Development Commission (511 Avenue A)

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Resolution 2024-925 - Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property to the Industrial Development Commission (511 Avenue A) and second by Alderman Wangelin.

Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried.

3. Resolutions 2024-926 - Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property to the Industrial Development Commission (1213 W 21st Street)

A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Resolution 2024-926 - Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property of the Industrial Development Commission (1213 W 21st Street) and second by Alderwoman McKanna.

Vote vis voice, all approved, motion carried.

4. Resolutions 2024-927 - Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property to the Industrial Development Commission (1211 W 5th Street)

A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to approve Resolution 2024-927- Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property to the Industrial Development Commission (1211 W. 5th Street) and second by Alderman Wangelin.

Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried.

City Administrator:

City Christmas Party, December 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion.

Rock Falls Fire Department:

1. Fireworks Display at McCormick Event Center - November 30, 2024.

Chief Wolf stated that there will be a fireworks display after a wedding on November 30, 2024, around 9:00-10:00 p.m. All certificates required have been obtained and he will do a sight inspection the day of the event and present during the event. The fireworks are to go straight up in the air.

City Attorney:

None

City Departments:

None

Alderman Reports / Committee Chairman Requests

A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the recommendation from the Public Works/Public Property to approve the renewal of the Cash Farm Lease with Mike Gaulrapp for 18 acres of sewer plant property and second by Alderman Snow.

Vote 7 aye, motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the recommendation from the Public Works/Public Property Committee to approve the renewal of the Cash Farm Lease with Hoffman Brothers Partnership for 10 acres of sewer plant property and second by Alderman Snow.

Vote 7 aye, motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve the recommendation from the Public Works/Public Property Committee to approve the renewal of the Cash Farm Lease with Ted Jacobs, with a change in acreage from 57.5 acres to 40.5 acres of farmland in Glen's Garden Subdivision and second by Alderman Snow.

Vote 7 aye, motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderwoman McKanna to approve the recommendation from the ARPA Committee to obligate the remaining $15,517.76 of ARPA Funds for improvements to City Parks and second by Alderwoman Byrd.

Vote 7 aye, motion carried.

Alderman Snow wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Alderwoman Sobottka reminded City Council members the Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee meeting will be rescheduled from November 27 to December 5, 2024.

Mayor's Report:

None

Executive Session:

1. Enter Executive Session for the purpose of:

a. Personnel - Section 2(c)(1) - Employee hiring, firing, compensation, discipline and performance

A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to move to Executive Session and second by Alderwoman Arduini

Vote 7 aye, motion carried (6:04 p.m.)

Any Action taken from Executive Session: (returned to regular session 6:07 p.m.)

A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to approve the contract for the Deputy Chief Wolber and second by Alderman Snow.

Vote 7 aye, motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to adjourn and second by Alderwoman Arduini. Vote via voice, all approved (6:12 p.m.)

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