CITY OF ROCK ISLAND                                                                                          JANUARY 22, 2007

CITY COUNCIL MEETING                                                                                                     MINUTES

 

The Rock Island City Council met in regular session at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Rock Island City Hall. Present were Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert, presiding, and Aldermen David Conroy, Dennis E. Pauley, Daniel Rockwell, Margie Mejia-Caraballo, Joy Murphy and Charles O. Austin III. City Manager John Phillips was also present. Alderman Terry M. A. Brooks I was absent.

 

Introductory Proceedings

 

Mayor Schwiebert called the meeting to order and lead in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.  Alderwoman Murphy gave the Invocation. 

 

Agenda Item #5

Minutes of the Meeting of January 15, 2007

 

A motion was made by Alderwoman Murphy, seconded by Alderman Austin, to approve the Minutes of the meeting of January 15, 2007 as written.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #6

Special Ordinance declaring the current City-Owned Police Car Radios as surplus and allowing for disposal.

 

It was moved by Alderman Conroy, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy, to consider, suspend the rules, and pass the ordinance declaring the current City-Owned Police Car radios as surplus and allowing for disposal.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #7

Special Ordinance declaring the current City-owned Police Car Equipment as surplus and allowing for disposal.

 

Alderman Pauley moved and Alderman Rockwell seconded to consider, suspend the rules and pass the ordinance declaring the current City-Owned Police Car Equipment as surplus and allowing for disposal.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

 

Agenda Item #8

Special Ordinance establishing a “No Parking” Zone on the West side of 43rd Street between 14th and 15th Avenues from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

 

It was moved by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy, to consider, suspend the rules, and pass the ordinance establishing a “No Parking” Zone on the West side of 43rd Street between 14th and 15th Avenues from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #9

Special Ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space in front of the residence located at 1916 91/2 Street.

 

Alderman Pauley moved and Alderman Conroy seconded to consider, suspend the rules and pass the ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space in front of the residence located at 1916 91/2 Street. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #10

Special Ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space in front of the residence located at 3111 9th Street.

 

It was moved by Alderman Conroy, seconded by Alderman Rockwell, to consider, suspend the rules, and pass the ordinance establishing a handicapped parking space in front of the residence located at 3111 9th Street. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #11

 
 
A Special Ordinance allowing the sale of the 2007 General Obligation Bonds to finance the 2006/2007 Spring Hills Estates Reconstruction, 2007/2008 Reconstruction of 32nd Avenue, 12th to 14th Street, Reconstruction of 25th Avenue, 5th to 7th Street, and Engineering for Wastewater improvements in the amount of $4,885,000.00.

 

City Manager John Phillips introduced John Miller from Crowe Chizek who acted as the City’s Financial Advisor for the sale of the 2007 General Obligation Bonds. Mr. Miller addressed the Council and stated that he was very pleased with the successful sale of the 2007 General Obligation Bonds. Mr. Miller noted that out of eight (8) bidders, the Bonds were awarded to J.P. Morgan Securities with the lowest net Interest rate of $4.015094%.

Mr. Miller also acknowledged that Moody’s A-1 credit rating was firm. This was attributable to the diversity of the economy and the strong financial management of the City.

 

Alderman Austin moved and Alderman Pauley seconded to approve the sale of the 2007 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $4,885.000.00 as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #12

Inducement Resolution regarding the establishment of the Columbia Park Tax Increment Finance District.

 

It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, to adopt the Resolution and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with PGV Urban Consulting as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #13

Claims

 

It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy, to accept the following reports and authorize payments as recommended.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:  those voting Aye being Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none. 

 

a. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment #1 in the amount of    

     $112,607.30 to Sterling Commercial Roofing Co. for Wastewater Treatment  Plant

      Roof Replacement.  (018)

 

b.  Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of    

$423,000.00   to LC United Painting Co. for 38th Street Water Tower Painting. (019)

 

c.  Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of

     $3,677.28 to Brandt Construction for an emergency water main repair at 1st Street

     and 18th Avenue. (020)

 

d.  Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of

     $17,776.83 to C. H. Langman Son, Inc.  for an emergency water main repair at 5th

     Avenue and 28th Street. (021)

 

 

e.  Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of

     $3,428.35 to Valley Construction for an emergency water main repair at 23rd Avenue

     and 10th Street. (022)

 

f.  Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of

    $30,557.85 to C. H. Langman Son, Inc. for emergency water main repair at SW

     near Andalusia Road. (023)

 

g. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of

     $21,850.68 to C & S Chemicals, Inc. for the purchase of liquid alum. (024)

 

h. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of

     $21,761.87 to K. A. Steel Chemicals for the purchase of caustic soda. (025)

 

i.  Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of

    $18, 337.73 to Carus Chemical for the purchase of phosphoric acid. (026)

 

j.  Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of

    $2, 531.34 to Carus Chemical for the purchase of potassium permanganate. (027)

 

Agenda Item #14

Claims for the weeks of January 12 through January 19 in the amount of $1,249,820.37 

 

Alderman Conroy moved and Alderman Rockwell seconded to allow the claims.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:  those voting Aye being Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #15

Payroll for the weeks of January 1 through January 14 in the amount of $1,064,510.53.

 

It was moved by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded by Alderman Conroy to allow the payroll. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #16

Report from the Fire Department regarding the purchase of four (4) QRae Plus Gas Monitors and four (4) Pelican cases from AFC International Inc., in the amount of $3,958.60.

 

A motion was made by Alderman Pauley, seconded by Alderman Rockwell to approve the purchase as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #17

Report from the General Administration regarding the fiscal year 2008 Federal Legislative Agenda.

 

It was moved by Alderman Pauley, seconded by Alderman Conroy to adopt the Federal Legislative Agenda, and instruct staff to work with the Ferguson Group and the Congressional delegation to seek funding support for important City priorities. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #18

Items from the City Manager’s Memorandum Packet.

 

City Manager John Phillips acknowledged Finance Director Bill Scott to provide a summary of the 2006 Management Report.  Finance Director Bill Scott Stated that the General Fund is on target. Revenue is 80% of budget, and Expenditures are 66% of budget. Expenditures include the $509,194.00 transfer of the March 31, 2006 excess fund balance to the capital fund per City financial policy. Mr. Scott also outlined the December projections for the General Fund Tax Revenues, and noted that revenue from statewide sources is strong compared with sales taxes that are based on the local economy.

 

City Manager John Phillips announced that the City has been awarded a $15,000.00 Dollarwi$e grant and a $125,992.00 Small Rental Properties Program grant.   The City’s function in both instances will be as a grant recipient, with funds passing through the City accounting system to Dollarwi$e and Project Now for service delivery.  Mr. Phillips also noted that the Small Rental Properties Program grant would be targeted to rental units in the New Old Chicago Neighborhood.

 

Agenda item #19

Other Business

 

None

 

Agenda Item #20

Executive Session

 

No Executive Session Held.

 

Agenda Item #21

 RECESS

A motion was made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to recess to Monday, February 5th, 2007 at 5:00 pm.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

           

The meeting was recessed at 7:19 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                             Aleisha L. Patchin    City Clerk