CITY OF ROCK ISLAND                                                                                     November 10, 2003

CITY COUNCIL MEETING                                                                                                           6:45pm

 

NOTE: The Study Session will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the Library at Rock Island High School.  The School Board and City Council will review goals and visions.  Discussion on Community Marketing Program.

 

AGENDA

 

    1.  Mayor Schwiebert will call the meeting to Order.

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    2.  Roll Call.

    3.  Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

    4.  Invocation by Alderman Brooks.

 

    5.  Minutes of the Meeting of November 3, 2003.  (Motion whether or not to approve the Minutes as printed.)

 

    6.  Proclamation declaring Monday, November 10 as Sentient Beings Day.

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    7.  Ordinance amending Article I, Chapter 10, regarding violations of the Burn Ordinance and authorizing firefighters to sign notices of violation and charges.  (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)  

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    8.  CLAIMS:

 

a.       Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Abonmarche in the amount of $22,378.10 for bidding and construction management services.

 

b.      Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Huff & Huff in the amount of $1,498.00 for consulting services for the Excess Flow Basin Project.

 

c.       Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Frank Peeters Sod Company in the amount of $2,453.00 for the 2003 Sod and Tree Program.

 

d.      Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Valley Construction in the amount of $90,378.86 for the 22nd Avenue Reconstruction, 30th Street to 32nd Street Project.

 

e.       Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Triad Engineering in the amount of $126,109.56 for professional services for the Long Term Control Plan.

 

f.        Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Triad Engineering in the amount of $25,385.86 for professional services on the water extension to Turkey Hollow Road.

 

g.       Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to General Constructors in the amount of $83,906.10 for the Franciscan & Saukie Excess Flow Basin Project.

 

h.       Report from the Community and Economic Development Department recommending payment to H. Coopman Trucking and Excavating in the amount of $8,100.00 for the emergency demolition of 1520 25th Street. 

 

 (Motion whether or not to accept the reports and authorize payments as recommended.)

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    9.  Claims for the week of October 31 through November 6 in the amount of $457,223.56.  (Motion whether or not to allow the claims.)

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10.  Report from the Information Technology Services Department regarding Long Distance Telephone Service, recommending that the City enter into a two-year agreement with SBC for long distance telephone service based on cost savings.  (Motion whether or not to approve the agreement as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

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11.  Report from the Public Works Department regarding a contract with Cost Recovery Corporation, recommending approval of the Utility Audit Agreement.  (Motion whether or not to approve the Utility Audit Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

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12.   Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a Housing Construction Incentive Request in the amount of $8,800 to support utility extensions to Terrill Johnson’s Addition, and direction for staff to prepare a development agreement.  (Motion whether or not to approve the incentive in the amount of $8,800 as recommended, and direct staff to prepare a development agreement.)

 

13.

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  Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for vacation of a portion of 42nd Avenue adjacent to the Rock River, recommending denial of the request.  (Motion whether or not to deny the request as recommended.)

 

14.  Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request from the Community Caring Conference to apply for a Special Use Permit to operate a Literacy/Skills Center at 925 14th Street.  (Motion whether or not to allow the CCC to apply for the Special Use Permit.)

 

15.  Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a review of a final plat and rezoning to R-1 at 8700 14th Street West.  (Motion whether or not to approve the plat and rezoning as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

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16.  Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding the purchase of tax auction properties, recommending authorization of the purchase in the amount of $5,634.00.  (Motion whether or not to authorize the purchase as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

 

17.

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  Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding commitment from the City Council in the amount of $3,872.00 for a Roof Deferred Payment Loan at 1605 6th Street.  (Motion whether or not to commit $3,872.00 for the Roof Deferred Payment Loan as recommended.)

 

18.

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  Report from the Finance Department regarding a Direct Deposit Policy for City employees.  (Motion whether or not to approve the direct deposit policy as recommended.)

 

19.  Items from the City Manager’s Memorandum.

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  Other Business

21.

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  Motion to recess to Executive Session on Litigation.

22.  Motion to recess to Monday, November 17 at 5:00 p.m.

 

 

  This Agenda may be obtained in accessible formats by qualified persons with a disability by making appropriate arrangements with Jeanne Paggen, City Clerk, 1528 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201, - Telephone (309) 732-2010 - during regular business hours Monday through Friday.

 

                                         PRESERVING THE PAST . . . . . DEDICATED TO THE FUTURE.

 

CITY OF ROCK ISLAND

FIVE YEAR GOALS – 2002 – 2006

Great Quality of Living

Strong Historic Neighborhoods; Exciting New Neighborhoods

City That Works

A Growing Economy

Continued Downtown Renaissance

 

 


 Honor Our Veterans

Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 11

 

 

 

 


City Hall will be open Tuesday, November 11.  There will be no Trash Pickup on Tuesday –Trash will be picked up on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. (One-day delay after Tuesday) Call 732-2200 for more information.