City of Rock Falls Mayor Rodney Kleckler | City of Rock Falls
City of Rock Falls Mayor Rodney Kleckler | City of Rock Falls
City of Rock Falls City Council met Feb. 18.
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 February 18, 2025, 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 Wangelin, Snow, Byrd, Dowd, Stahr, Arduini and Sobottka. In addition, Attorney Matt Cole and City Administrator Robbin Blackert were present. Absent Alderwoman McKanna.
Audience request:
None
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 February 4, 2025, City Council Meeting.
2. Approval of bills as presented.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to approve the Consent Agenda and second by Alderwoman Arduini.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Ordinances 1st Reading:
1. Ordinance 2025-2683 – Amending Chapter 26 – Residential Driveways and Curb Cuts.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025-2683 – Amending Chapter 26 – Residential Driveways and Curb Cuts and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
2. Ordinance 2025-2684 – Amending Chapter 26 – Sidewalk Snow Removal within the Downtown Business Area.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025- 2684 – Amending Chapter 26 – Sidewalk Snow Removal within the Downtown Business Area and second by Alderwoman Arduini.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Ordinances 2nd Reading and Adoption:
1. Ordinance 2025-2679 – Amending Chapter 6 – Stormwater Management
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Ordinance 2025-2679 – Amending Chapter 6 – Stormwater Management for second reading and adoption and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
2. Ordinance 2025-2680 – Amending Chapter 16 – Business License Fee Increases
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve Ordinance 2025-2680 – Amending Chapter 16 – Business License Fee Increases for second reading and adoption and second by Alderwoman Arduini.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
3. Ordinance 2025-2681 – Amending Chapter 26 – Public Camping
A motion was made by Alderwoman Sobottka to approve Ordinance 2025-2681 – Amending Chapter 26 – Public Camping for second reading and adoption and second by Alderman Wangelin.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
4. Ordinance 2025-2682 – Amending Chapter 16 – Special Use Permits
A motion was made by Alderman Wangelin to approve Ordinance 2025-2682 – Amending Chapter 16 – Special Use Permits for second reading and adoption and second by Alderman Snow.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Resolutions:
1. Resolution 2025-931 – Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property to the Industrial Development Commission (1115 W 19th Street).
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve Resolution 2025-931 – Transferring Jurisdiction and Control of Real Property to the Industrial Development Commission (1115 W. 19th Street) and second by Alderwoman Sobottka.
Vote via voice, all approved, motion carried.
City Administrator:
1. Recommendation from BF Engineering, LLC to accept all Motor Fuel Tax 2025 General Maintenance material proposals:
a. Helm Materials, INC., 2283 Route 20 East, Freeport, IL 61032 (all materials from Palmyra Quarry)
i. Group II, Bituminous Patching Mix (UPM) at $140.00 per ton
ii. Bituminous Hot Mix Asphalt at $58.00 per ton
iii. Aggregate Surface Course, Type B (CA-60) at $8.25 per ton
b. Rock River Ready Mix, Inc., 2320 S. Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021
i. Portland Cement Concrete, IDOT Class PV at $135.00 per cubic yard
c. Quality Ready Mix Concrete, 13134 Galt Road, Sterling, IL 61081
i. Portland Cement Concrete, IDOT Cass PV at $143.00 per cubic yard
d. Sterling Steel Warehouse, Inc., 1103 Industrial Park Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071
i. Reinforcement Bars at $0.70 per pound
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the Recommendation from BF Engineering, LLC to accept all Motor Fuel Tax 2025 General Maintenance material proposals and second by Alderman Dowd.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
2. City Administrator received a modification grant for the walkway and a one year extension.
City Attorney:
City Attorney Cole thanked City Administrator Blackert, Michelle Conklin and Mark Searing for working effortlessly to gather all documents needed for the closing on the Schmidt property for the new Loves property in two days’ time.
City Attorney Cole appeared at the ILGL and received an award for Litigator of the Year. The AIMS case has been impactful and has set a precedence for this type of issue. Congratulations to the City of Rock Falls.
City Departments:
None
Alderman Reports / Committee Chairman Requests
Alderman thanked the Street Department on the handling of the snow and ice that the town had received.
Mayor’s Report:
Asked for assistance from Alderman to fill the open seats on committees – Zoning and Police/Fire Commission.
Executive Session:
1. Enter into Executive Session for the purpose of:
a. Collective Bargaining – Section 2(c)(2) – Collective negotiating matters and deliberations concerning salary schedules.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to move into Executive Session and second by Alderwoman Arduini. (5:57 p.m.)
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
Any action taken from Executive Session:
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to approve the side letter with FOP Lodge 215 and second by Alderwoman Arduini.
Vote 7 aye, motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Snow to adjourn and second by Alderwoman Arduini.
Vote via voice, all approved (6:09 p.m.)
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