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.  Mayor Schwiebert gave the Invocation. 

 

Mayor Schwiebert addressed the audience and recognized Boy Scout Troop 213 from the Quad City Conservation Lines. Mayor Schwiebert stated that he was glad to have the Troop attending the meeting and hoped they enjoyed it.

 

Agenda Item #5

Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 3, 2007, and Minutes of the Meeting of March 5, 2007. 

 

A motion was made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 3, 2007, and Minutes of the Meeting of March 5, 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

Presentation regarding the Citizen’s Advisory Committee’s recommendations on Gaming Fund Allocations.

 

Mr. Kevin Hird, Chairman of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee addressed the Council and presented the CAC’s recommendations on Gaming Fund allocations for fiscal year 2007/2008. Chairman Hird stated that the CAC has designated funds for 19 organizations. Mr. Hird explained that the recommendations reflect the emphasis placed on the youth in Rock Island. Funded programs include positive outreach to at-risk children, counseling for first time juvenile offenders, youth mentoring, gang intervention and anti-bullying programs, after-school programs, drop-in center for GLBT teens, and a training program for youth interested in the trades. Chairman Hird also mentioned other programs including homebuyer education, AIDS education and testing, domestic abuse prevention, health care worker waiver’s, and support for transitional family housing.

 

Mr. Hird concluded that the social needs in the City are extensive and diverse; this funding demonstrates a commitment from the City to address some of these needs and to strengthen the fiber of the population. Mr. Hird thanked the City for contributing the $50,000.00 to fund these programs.

 

Mayor Schwiebert thanked Mr. Hird and the CAC, and then asked if anyone wished to step forward with comments on any of the applications regarding the recommendations of the CAC.

 

Dr. Karen Beiser, Executive Director of Youthbuild Quad Cities stepped forward and thanked the CAC, the Mayor and City Council. DR. Beiser stated that the young people in the program really appreciate the City’s consideration.

 

 

Judi Holdorf Executive Director of the Quad City Arts then came forward and thanked everyone for their consideration regarding the funding.

 

Mr. Ken Martin of the Metropolitan Youth Program stepped foreword and expressed his gratitude for the funding.

 

Agenda Item #7

Proclamation declaring March 12th, through March 18th, 2007 as Brain Awareness Week.

 

Mayor Schwiebert read the proclamation declaring March 12th, through March 18th, 2007 as Brain Awareness Week, and presented the Proclamation to Judy Blad, a representative with The Pilot Club of

Moline.

 

Agenda Item #8

Special Ordinance adopting the budget for fiscal year 2007/2008.

 

It was moved by Alderman Conroy, seconded by Alderman Austin, to consider, suspend the rules, and pass the ordinance adopting the budget for fiscal year 2007/2008. 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 adopting the revised Property Tax Levy in the amount of $10,299,869.00.

 

Alderman Conroy moved and Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo seconded to consider, suspend the rules, and pass the ordinance adopting the revised Property Tax Levy in the amount of $10,299,869.00. 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 No Parking Zone at 4th Avenue between 44th Street and 45th Street.

 

It was moved by Alderwoman Murphy seconded by Alderman Austin, to consider, suspend the rules, and pass the ordinance establishing a No Parking Zone at 4th Avenue between 44th Street and 45th 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

Special Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to Dan and Sue Carothers to construct a single- family residence located at 225 34th Avenue.

 

Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo moved and Alderman Rockwell seconded to consider, suspend the rules,

and pass the ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to Dan and Sue Carothers to construct a single- family residence located at 225 34th Avenue. 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

A Special Ordinance providing for the sale of property located at 545 22nd Street.

 

It was moved by Alderwoman Murphy seconded by Alderman Austin, to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance providing for the sale of property located at 545 22nd 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 #13

 
 
An Ordinance amendment adding 9.44 acres of territory on 18th Avenue to the City’s Enterprise Zone to facilitate the construction of a Hy-Vee Grocery Store, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the expansion application.

 

Alderman Rockwell moved and Alderman Pauley seconded to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance amendment adding 9.44 acres of territory on 18th Avenue to the City’s Enterprise Zone to facilitate the construction of a Hy-Vee Grocery Store, and authorized the Mayor to sign the expansion application 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 #14

 CLAIMS

 

It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, 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 Personnel Department regarding payment in the amount of $985.73 to Martin Irvin and payment in the amount of $1,070.00 to Elizabeth Kerr for General Liability Claim.

 

b.      Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of  $21,419.48 to Symbiont for professional services rendered. (064)

 

c.       Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of  $9,818.06 to Zimmer & Francescon Inc., for the repair of one Model 5710 Fairbanks Morse sewage pump. (062)

 

Agenda Item #15

 
 
Claims for the week of March 2 through March 8 in the amount of $328,441.70.

 

Alderman Conroy moved and Alderman Pauley 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 #16

Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for one (1) Pneumatic Tire Lift Truck, recommending, the bid be awarded to Hodge Material Handling & Forklift Service in the amount of $31,716.65. (065)

 

It was moved by Alderman Rockwell, seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo to award the bid to Hodge Material Handling & Forklift Service in the amount of $31,716.65, and to authorize the purchase for one (1) Pneumatic Tire Lift Truck 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 Public Works Department regarding bids for one (1) Self-Propelled Tandem Vibratory Roller, recommending the bid be awarded to Logan Contractors Supply. Inc., in the amount of $21,329.00. (066)

 

Alderwoman Murphy moved and Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo seconded to award the bid to Logan Contractors Supply. Inc., in the amount of $21,329.00, and to authorize the purchase for one (1) Self-Propelled Tandem Vibratory Roller 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 #18

Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for one (1) Equipment Trailer, recommending the bid be awarded to Martin Equipment of IA-IL, Inc. in the amount of $5,375.00. (067)

 

It was moved by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded by Alderman Rockwell to award the bid to

Martin Equipment of IA-IL, Inc. in the amount of $5,375.00, and to authorize the purchase for one (1)

Equipment Trailer 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 #19

Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 2007 Mudjacking Program, recommending the bid be awarded to Kelly Construction of Davenport Inc. in the amount of $19,600.00. (070)

 

Alderwoman Murphy moved and Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo seconded to award the bid to Kelly Construction of Davenport Inc. in the amount of $19,600.00 for the 2007 Mudjacking Program, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents 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 #20

 
 
Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 2007 Seal Coat Street Program, recommending the bid to be awarded to Settle Inc., in the amount of $28,871.40. (071)

 

It was moved by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to award the bid to

Settle Inc., in the amount of $28,871.40 for the 2007 Seal Coat Street Program, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents 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 #21

Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 2007 Water Service Repair Program, recommending the bid to be awarded to C. H. Langman & Son in the amount of $160,980.00. (072)

 

Alderman Rockwell moved and Alderman Austin seconded to award the bid to C. H. Langman & Son in the amount of $160,980.00 for the 2007 Water Service Repair Program, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents 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 #22

 
 
Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for Fire Extinguisher Maintenance, recommending a three (3) year Contract be awarded to Walt Lambach, Inc. (068)

 

It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderman Conroy to award the bid to Walt Lambach, Inc. for a three (3) year Contract for Fire Extinguisher Maintenance, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents 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 #23

Report from the Public Works Department regarding a contract with Missman, Stanley & Associates for the design and inspection services on the 2007 Parking Ramp Repair Project for a design cost not to exceed $24,600.00 and an estimated inspection cost of $33,320.00. (069)

 

Alderwoman Murphy moved and Alderman Austin seconded to approve the contract from Missmann, Stanley & Associates for the design and inspection services on the 2007 Parking Ramp Repair Project for a design cost not to exceed $24,600.00 and an estimated inspection cost of $33,320.00, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents 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 #24

Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a demolition bid, recommending the previous bid to Lohman Trucking and Excavating be rescinded, and the contract be awarded to Coopman Trucking and Excavating in the amount of $276,596.00.

 

It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderman Conroy to rescind the bid award to Lohman, award the contract to Coopman Trucking and Excavating in the amount of $276,596.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents 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 #25

Report from the Personnel Department regarding Fire Arbitration.

 

Alderman Austin moved and Alderman Rockwell seconded to accept the arbitrator’s award and pass a resolution adopting the decision of the arbitrator 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 #26

Report from the Auxiliary Police Division, recommending changes to the Ordinance regarding the Auxiliary Police Program.

 

It was moved by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to approve the changes, and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance 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 #27

 Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding the Acceptance of Real Estate and Dedication of Right-of-Way in the vicinity of 4th Street and 19th Avenue, recommending that the donation of property be accepted and the land be dedicated as public right of way.

 

Alderman Austin moved and Alderwoman Murphy seconded to accept the donation of property, dedicate the land as public right of way, and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance 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 #28

Items from the City Manager’s Memorandum Packet.

 

City Manager John Phillips brought to the Council’s attention a copy of the Quad Cities Destination Assessment Report in which the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau engaged Mr. Geist to perform a tourism-based analysis of the region. Mr. Phillips noted that the City has invited Joe Taylor of

 

the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau to a Study Session on April 2, 2007 to elaborate on this matter.

 

Mr. Phillips invited Martin Luther King Center Director Jerry Jones to come forward and elaborate on several new economic programs that the King Center is offering this year. Mr. Jones stated that the King Center is offering free tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. This program is being administered locally through the United Way. Mr. Jones indicated that there are requirements to qualify for this program, and the King Center will offer this service every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the month of March.

 

Mr. Jones noted that another program that the King Center is involved in is the Illinois Department on Aging’s Circuit Breaker Program. The Circuit Breaker Program provides grants to senior citizens and persons with disabilities to help them reduce the impact of taxes and prescription medications on their lives. Mr. Jones concluded that the King Center assists individuals in applying for this assistance.

 

Mayor Schwiebert brought to the Council’s attention a copy of the list of the suggested names that have been submitted for the Arts Advisory Committee. Mayor Schwiebert noted that the list will come back to Council March 19th, 2007 for designation.

 

Agenda Item #29

Other Business

 

 None

 

 

Agenda Item #30

Executive Session

 

 None

 

Agenda Item #31

RECESS

 

A motion was made by Alderwoman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Austin to recess to Monday, March 19th, 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 7:32 pm.

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                                Aleisha L Patchin,  City Clerk