The Rock Island City Council met for regular session at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2004, in the Personnel Conference Room of Rock Island City Hall.  Present were Mayor Pro-tem/ Alderman David R. Conroy, presiding, and Aldermen Terry M. A. Brooks I, John E. Bauersfeld, Jr., Daniel Rockwell, Evelyn "Evie" R. White, Ann L. Keefe and Frank J. Forlini, Jr.  Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert was absent.

 

INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS

 

            Mayor Pro-tem Conroy called the meeting to Order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.  Alderman White gave the Invocation.  A motion made by Alderman Brooks and seconded by Alderman Keefe to approve the Minutes of the meeting of January 26 as printed CARRIED on a Voice vote.

 

PROCLAMATION

Agenda Item #6

WEAR RED FOR WOMEN DAY/FEBRUARY 6

 

            Mayor Pro-tem Conroy called attention to a proclamation declaring February 6 as “Wear Red for Women Day” in the City of Rock Island.

 

ORDINANCES

Agenda Item #7

WATER RATE INCREASES/THREE YEARS

 

            The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance establishing Water Rate Increases for three years.  A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Keefe to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White and Keefe.  NAYS: Alderman Forlini.

 

Agenda Item #8

NO PARKING/17 STREET, 25 AVENUE

 

            The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance extending the No Parking area located on the east side of 17th Street south of 25th Avenue to a total distance of 256 feet.  A motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman Forlini to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

Agenda Item #9

SPECIAL USE PERMIT/3204 27 AVENUE (AQUALETIC CLUB OWNER)

 

            The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance amendment naming Benjamin Hodge as the grantee of the Special Use Permit at 3204 27th Avenue (Aqualetic Club Owner), with no additional changes to the Special Use Permit.  Alderman Rockwell asked that it be noted that Mr. Hodge has been the owner of this property since July 30, 2002.  A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Brooks to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

Agenda Item #10

PARKING INCENTIVE PLAN/ELIMINATED

 

            The City Clerk read an Ordinance amending Chapter 9, deleting Section 9-94, regarding the Parking Incentive Plan.  A motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

Agenda Item #11

CHAPTER 8/GREAT RIVER PLAZA FEES, VENDORS

 

            The City Clerk read an Ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding number of vendors, vendor fee increases and application fees for vendors and activity sponsors. 

 

A motion was made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman White to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.

 

            Jeff Key, 1712 30 Avenue, Moline, stated that he is a Rock Island Police Officer and is interested in having a Vendor Cart on the Plaza.  He stated his opposition to the limitation of three vendors in the District.  He related his conversations with visitors to the District regarding their desire to have food available for them from vendors when restaurants were closed.  He suggested three options, one of which was to keep six vendors, with three working during the nighttime with the option of working during the day, and three working during the daytime with the option of working nighttime hours. He discussed this option, further suggesting that the daytime hours be 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and nighttime hours be 9:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., leaving the dinner hour open with no vendors to compete with the downtown businesses at that time.

 

            Council discussed the options suggested, and Jennifer Fowler, Community Marketing Director, explained the reason for the recommendation of the three vendors.  She noted that a meeting had been held with the businesses and Plaza users, and the number of vendors was one issue that was discussed.

 

            A motion to TABLE this was made by Alderman Forlini, but Failed for lack of a Second. 

 

            A motion to amend made by Alderman Brooks and seconded by Alderman Rockwell, by having two Daytime Vendors from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and three Nighttime Vendors from 9:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.  The amendment CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White and Keefe.  NAYS: Alderman Forlini.  Following further discussion, Alderman White called the Question.

 

 The original motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman White to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance, as amended, CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agenda Item #12

FINE INCREASES

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the Police Department regarding City Ordinance amendments for fine increases.

 

a) The City Clerk read an Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding an increase in the fines for Liquor Violations involving Minors.  A motion made by Alderman White    and seconded by Alderman Keefe to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

b) The City Clerk read an Ordinance amending Section 10-60, Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding fine increases for liquor violations involving minors and an increase in the fine for possession of cannabis.  A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

c) The City Clerk read an Ordinance amending Section 9-12, Chapter 9, adding DUI and Driving While Suspended or Unlicensed arrests, and amending Section 9-13 with increases in fines.  A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Forlini to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

CLAIMS

 

Agenda Item #13a

BETTY NEUMAN AND McMAHON/LEGAL SERVICES

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the Personnel Department recommending payment to Betty, Neuman and McMahon in the amount of $5,174.31 for legal services rendered by Attorney Mark Woollums.

 

Agenda Item #13b

FRANK PEETERS SOD COMPANY/2003 SOD AND TREE PROGRAM

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Frank Peeters Sod Company in the amount of $2,795.00 for the 2003 Sod and Tree Program.

 

Agenda Item #13c

SBC/RELOCATION OF TWO TELEPHONE PEDESTALS

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to SBC in the amount of $14,485.00 for the relocation of two telephone pedestals at Sunset Marina.

 

            A motion made by Alderman Forlini and seconded by Alderman White to accept the reports and authorize payments as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

Agenda Item #14

JANUARY 23 THROUGH 29

 

            The City Clerk read the claims for the week of January 23 through 29 in the amount of $767,571.81. A motion made by Alderman Forlini and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to allow the claims as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

BIDS/PURCHASES

 

Agenda Item #15

CRESCENT ELECTRIC/POWER PEDESTALS

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the purchase of six power pedestals for installation on the new slips to be added to the 500 Dock at the marina, recommending the bid of Crescent Electric in the amount of $2,654.40.  A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Forlini to award the bid and authorize purchase as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS

Agenda Item #16

IEPA BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT GROUP/

MISSMAN STANLEY AND ASSOCIATES

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding an amendment to the IEPA Brownfield Redevelopment Grant, recommending approval of the amendment to the Grant and a revised contract with Missman, Stanley and Associates for engineering services connected with the project.  A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to approve the amendment and revised contract, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the documents as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: Alderman Bauersfeld, stating that he serves on the Board.

 

Agenda Item #17

SCHREIBER-ANDERSON ASSOCIATES/CONSULTANTS

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding the selection of consultants for the Andalusia Road Corridor Study, recommending Schreiber/Anderson Associates.  Alderman White asked if Milan was involved, and Mayor Pro-tem/Alderman Conroy indicated that Milan would be paying $1000 toward the study while Rock Island will be paying $5000 toward the study, with the remainder of the $40,000 to $50,000 coming from the State. 

 

 

Alderman Forlini suggested that staff should include the amounts to be paid by the city for projects like this as part of the report.  Following discussion, a motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Keefe to approve the selection of Schreiber/Anderson Associates and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents, subject to IDOT acceptance of the consultant, CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

Agenda Item #18

A J GALLAGHER & COMPANY/INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the Personnel Department regarding insurance brokerage series, recommending a new two-year brokerage contract with A. J. Gallagher and Company beginning May 1, 2004 and ending May 1, 2006.  A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to approve the contract as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

 

PERSONNEL

 

Agenda Item #19

COURT LIAISON OFFICERS/FULL-TIME

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the Police Department recommending the elimination of two part-time Court Liaison Officers and the addition of one full-time Court Liaison Officer.  Alderman White indicated that she thought the position was changed to two part time persons because of the cost, and this report showed that there was only a small difference in the cost. 

 

RIPD Chief Terry Dove explained that one sworn officer position had been eliminated due to lack of grant funds, and they hired two part-time civilian persons to do this job.  He noted that there have been some issues with continuity, and the proposed fulltime person would not be a sworn officer, but rather a civilian working full time. 

 

Following discussion, a motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman Brooks to approve the changes as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

Agenda Item #20

ITS MASTER PLAN/ADOPTION

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the Information Technology Services Department recommending adoption of the ITS Master Plan.  A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to adopt the ITS Master Plan as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

 

 

 

Agenda Item #21

ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN/CED

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 One Year Action Plan identifying federal, state and local resources that will be available to Rock Island residents during the next fiscal year, recommending authorization for the City Manager to submit the action plan and additional comments received through February 14, to HUD for their review and approval.  A motion made by Alderman Rockwell    and seconded by Alderman Forlini to authorize the City Manager to submit the plan as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

Agenda Item #22

SPECIAL MEETING/MARCH 3

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department requesting authorization for a Special Meeting to be held Wednesday, March 3 at 6:45 p.m. for the purpose of completing the public hearings related to RiverStone’s requests.  City Manager John C. Phillips noted that this date is being reserved in case we need to continue the Public Hearing, which is scheduled for March 1 at the regular City Council Meeting.  Mayor Pro-tem/Alderman Conroy stated that he would like to change the date since he had something else scheduled.  Noting that no other Council members had a conflict with this date, he indicated that he would revise his schedule because he felt this issue was important for all Council members to attend. 

 

Following discussion, a motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to authorize the Special Meeting for March 3 as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.  ABSTAIN: Alderman Rockwell.

 

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Agenda Item #23

ROCK ISLAND ECONOMIC GROWTH CORPORATION/APPOINTMENTS

 

            The City Clerk read a memorandum from Mayor Schwiebert recommending the reappointment of Alderman Bauersfeld and the new appointment of Darwyn (Buzz) Robinson to the Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation.  A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman White to approve the appointments as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote. 

 

PERMITS/LICENSES

 

Agenda Item #24

STREET CLOSING/THIRD AVENUE, 15 – 16 STREETS

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding a request from Rock Island County to have Third Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets closed on March 16 beginning at 6:00 p.m. for the return of election ballots.  A motion made by Alderman Forlini and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to approve the street closing CARRIED on a Voice vote. 

 

ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER’S MEMORANDUM

 

            City Manager John C. Phillips called attention to the 2003 Project Status Report from Public Works.  He suggested that if anyone had questions they could be directed to him or to Bob Hawes.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

BOWLADROME BUILDING

 

            Alderman White asked what was being done with the former Bowladrome building, noting that here seemed to be a lot of construction equipment around there and it was difficult to get answers about it.  Alderman Keefe stated that this has been discussed and it seems to be used for outdoor storage, which is not allowed in a B-3 Zoning district.  Staff will report to Council when they learn anything about this project.

 

PRESIDENTS DAY

 

            Alderman Forlini asked if there would be a Council Meeting on Presidents Day, and the response was there is a Council Meeting scheduled for that evening.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

            A motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman White to recess to Executive Session on matters of Litigation and Personnel CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

            The meeting was recessed at 7:40 p.m.

 

RECESS

 

            Mayor Pro-tem Conroy reconvened the regular meeting at 8:04 p.m.  A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to recess to Monday, February 9 CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini.  NAYS: None.

 

            The meeting was recessed at 8:05 p .m.

 

                        _______________________________-

                        Jeanne F. Paggen, City Clerk