The Rock Island City Council met in Study Session at 5:00 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of Rock Island City Hall. Present were Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert, presiding, and Alderman Terry M.A. Brooks I, David Conroy, Dennis E. Pauley, Daniel Rockwell, Margie Mejia-Caraballo, Joy Murphy, and Charles O. Austin III. Also present were City Manager John Phillips, Public Works Director Bob Hawes, Personnel Director John Thorson, Risk Manager Troy Larson, Community and Economic Development Director Greg Champagne, Chief Building Inspector Thomas Ayers, Police Chief John Wright, Fire Chief Doug Vroman and City Attorney John Konecky arrived at 6:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to recess to Executive Session on matters of Personnel, Litigation and Property Acquisition. The motion carried on a roll call vote. Those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none. The meeting was recessed at 5:15 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Schwiebert reconvened the regular meeting at 6:39 p.m. A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo to adjourn the meeting carried on a roll call vote. Those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p. m.
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Aleisha L. Patchin, City Clerk
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 Terry M.A. Brooks I, David Conroy, Dennis E. Pauley, Daniel Rockwell, Margie Mejia-Caraballo, Joy Murphy and Charles O. Austin III. City Manager John Phillips was also present.
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. Alderman Conroy gave the Invocation.
Agenda Item #5
Minutes of the Meeting of April 16, 2007.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to approve the Minutes of the Meeting of April 16, 2007 as written. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #6
Proclamation declaring the week of April 15 through April 21, 2007 as National Library Week.
Mayor Schwiebert inquired
upon Library Director Ava Ketter to step forward, and the Mayor read the
Proclamation declaring the week of
April 15 through April 21, 2007 as National Library Week. Mayor Schwiebert
mentioned that in the past week a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast was held,
and organized by Ms. Ketter, the Library staff and volunteers. The Mayor also
noted that the Rock Island Library continues to be the most used Library in the
Riverbend Library System.
Agenda Item #7
Proclamation declaring the week of April 23 through
April 29, 2007 as Cover The Uninsured Week.
Mayor Schwiebert made reference to the Proclamation and stated that this is an issue in which Mayors of the area and the Conference of Mayors recognize the need for more insurance for all citizens, particularly health insurance.
Agenda Item #8
Proclamation declaring April
27, 2007 as Arbor Day.
Mayor Schwiebert inquired upon Park’s Chief Horticulturist Marcus Demarlie to step forward, and the Mayor read the Proclamation declaring April 27, 2007 as Arbor Day.
Mayor Schwiebert noted that there would be a tree planting on Friday, April 27, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. at Audubon School. Mayor Schwiebert also stated that the City has been an Arbor City for the past twenty years.
Agenda Item #9
Proclamation declaring the day
of May 3, 2007 as Day Of Prayer.
Mayor Schwiebert made reference to the Proclamation declaring the day of May 3, 2007 as Day Of Prayer.
Agenda Item #10
Proclamation declaring the week of May 6 through May 12, 2007 as Youth Week.
Mayor Schwiebert made reference to the Proclamation declaring the week of May 6 through May 12, 2007 as Youth Week.
Agenda Item #11
An Ordinance amending Article
II of Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances regarding posted parking requirements
in the City’s parks.
It was moved by Alderman Austin seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances regarding posted parking requirements in the City’s parks. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #12
A Special Ordinance establishing Parking at the northeast corner of the intersection of 18th Street with 2nd Avenue, Parking Lot F.
Alderman Pauley moved and Alderman Conroy seconded to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.
Discussion followed with City Attorney John Konecky stating that he had distributed a redraft of the initial Ordinance. And, for the record wanted to be certain that the motion was to approve the redraft.
Alderman Conroy inquired upon Mr. Knoecky to state the difference between the two Ordinances. City Attorney Konecky explained the difference.
The motion reads as follows:
Alderman Pauley moved and Alderman Conroy seconded to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance establishing Parking at the northeast corner of the intersection of 18th Street with 2nd Avenue, Parking Lot F. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #13
A Special Ordinance Annexing part of Outlot A in Renco Subdivision located at 8527 35th Street West.
It was moved by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded by Alderman Conroy to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance Annexing part of Outlot A in Renco Subdivision located at 8527 35th Street West. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #14
Resolution approving an agreement with the City Manager and
authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract documents.
Alderman Pauley moved and Alderman Rockwell seconded to adopt the Resolution approving an agreement with the City Manager, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract documents as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #15
CLAIMS
It was moved by Alderman Pauley, seconded by Alderman Austin 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 Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
a. Report from the Finance Department regarding payment in the amount of $3,379.00 to McGladrey and Pullen for financial services related to the Martin Luther King Center grant audit. (055)
b. Report from the Personnel Department regarding payment in the amount of $1,011.76 to Glory Barnes for General Liability Claim.
c. Report from the Personnel Department regarding payment in the combined amount of $3,750.00 to Holmes-Murphy for Health RFP and April’s Health Facilitator’s fees.
d. Report from the Public Works Department regarding final payment in the amount of $7,333.39 to Valley Construction for the 2006 Sewer Lateral Repair Program. (103)
e. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $31,437.27 to LVP Enterprises for KJWW Utility Relocation Reimbursement. (104)
f. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $4,498.00 to DOI-USGS for the installation, operation and maintaining of two acoustic flowmeters. (107)
Agenda Item #16
Claims for the week of April 13 through April 19 in the amount of $222,021.73.
Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo moved and Alderwoman Murphy
seconded to allow the claims. The
motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, 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 the purchase of street maintenance
materials, recommending the bids be awarded to Tri-State Asphalt, Phoenix
Corporation of the Quad Cites, and Builders Sand and Cement in the combined
amount of $126,092.50.
A motion was made by
Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to award the bids as
recommended, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.
The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being
Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell,
Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #18
Report from the Public Works
Department regarding an Agreement for professional services between the City of
Rock Island and Stanley Consultants for the Illinois 92 Traffic Engineering
Study at a cost not to exceed $287,000.00.
It was moved by Alderman
Conroy, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to approve the Agreement as
recommended, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
documents. The motion carried by the
following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman
Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy,
and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #19
Report from the Community
and Economic Development Department regarding a modification to the Demolition
Contract awarded to H. Coopman Trucking and Excavation Inc., recommending the
modification to add demolition of 901 4th Avenue to H. Coopman
Trucking and Excavation Inc’s contract for the cost of $5,670.00.
It was moved by Alderwoman Murphy, seconded by
Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo to
approve the modification as recommended and to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract modification documents. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #20
Report from the Fire Department regarding the reclassification
of the EMS Coordinator position.
A motion was made by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to authorize the Fire Chief and Personnel Director to change the job description and rank from EMS Coordinator/Lieutenant rank to Special Operations Coordinator/Captain rank, and authorize the necessary changes to the 2007/2008 budget as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #21
Report from the
Personnel Department regarding the Liability Insurance Program for 2007/2008.
It was moved by Alderman Pauley, seconded by Alderman Conroy to approve the self-insurance package and brokerage fees as outlined by Cleaveland Insurance, and payment be made to Cleaveland Insurance in the amount of $327,208.00 and to Crawford & Company in the amount of $18,566.00 for TPA services as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #22
Report from the Personnel Department regarding a
General Wage Increase for non-affiliated employees.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Murphy, seconded by to
Alderman Pauley to approve a 3.00% General Wage Increase to non-affiliated
employees effective March 26, 2007 as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:
those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley,
Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman
Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #23
Report from the Community and Economic
Development Department regarding a commitment in the amount of $5,445.00 for a
Roof Standard Payment Loan at 1535 14 ˝
Street.
It was moved by Alderman
Austin, seconded by Alderman Rockwell to commit $5,445.00 for a Roof Standard
Payment Loan at 1535 14 ˝ Street as recommended. The motion carried by the
following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, 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 commitment in the
amount of $5,500.00 for a Targeted Rehabilitation Loan at 736 22nd Street.
A motion was made by
Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded by to Alderwoman Murphy to commit
$5,500.00 for a Targeted Rehabilitation Loan at 736 22nd Street as recommended.
The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell,
Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those
voting No, none.
Agenda Item #25
Report from the Police
Department regarding the costs associated with the Bi-State Motorcycle
Awareness Parade.
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A motion was made by
Alderman Conroy, seconded by to Alderman Brooks to accept the reports.
Discussion followed:
Alderman Pauley inquired upon Police Chief Wright to step forward and explain
the report. Chief Wright stated that this year, three additional personnel
would be needed for this Bi-State Motorcycle Awareness Parade due to the parade
going in different directions. Chief Wright stated that last year a supervisor
worked the parade, and an accident happened on the bridge. The supervisor had
to direct traffic and he could not respond to issues with the Parade. This year, it was decided that a supervisor
is needed to be free and handle situations and supervise the Parade.
Chief Wright noted that
last year there was an agreement worked out between the union and the
organizers on how the Officers were going to be paid. The union paid the
officers for working the event. However, the Auxiliary Officers found out that
the union was paying for the officers.
Mayor Schwiebert inquired
upon Chief Wright whether the cost could be lower. Chief Wright responded that
possibly it could be depending on how many Auxiliary Officers sign up to work
this event.
Alderman Pauley stated
that the cost last year was approximately $300.00, and the cost could of
escalated to $654.00 if the union had not agreed to pay the fee instead of the
City.
Chief Wright reiterated
that the Auxiliary Police Officers worked for free last year so the union could
donate the money to the event’s charity.
Chief Wright also commented that the cost this year would be $913.00
unless the Auxiliary Officers do this event on a voluntary basis, in which they
would be paid $11.00 an hour and the money would go in the training fund.
Bi State Motorcycle
Awareness President Mike Krebs of 3124 Oak Street Davenport, Iowa stepped
forward and addressed the Council and stated that after the meeting with Chief
Wright, they have a very open line of communication. Mr. Krebs hoped that this
would continue.
Mike Johns, a member of
the Bi-State Motorcycle Awareness Council of 1005 11th Street
Silvis, Illinois stepped forward and stated that he hoped the City would help
this event one more year in providing funds for the Police Officers, and noted
that the Bi-State Council works very hard every year to make this a safe
parade.
After discussion, the
motion reads as follows:
A motion was made by
Alderman Conroy, seconded by to Alderman Brooks to accept the reports. The
motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell,
Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those
voting No, none.
Agenda Item #26
Report form the Mayor
regarding Appointments to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and
Preservation Commission.
It was moved by Alderman
Austin, seconded by Alderman Rockwell to approve the appointments as
recommended
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. The motion carried by the
following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman
Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo,
Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #27
Report from the City
Clerk’ Office regarding an Activity Permit application and Sound Amplification
Permit for Positive Brother’s United to hold a Community and Unity March and
Rally on Sunday April 29, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
A motion was made by
Alderman Brooks, seconded by to Alderwoman Murphy to approve the Activity
Permit application and Sound Amplification Permit for Positive Brother’s United
as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those
voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman
Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin;
those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #28
Report from the City Clerk’s
Office regarding a request from Matthew Kosarek and Amanda Schriver to hold a
Fireworks Display at the Quad City Botanical Center on May 1, 2007 between 9:00
p.m. and 9:30 p.m., and a request for a Sound Amplification Permit for this
event.
It was moved by Alderman
Austin, seconded by Alderman Conroy to approve the Fireworks Display, the Sound
Amplification Permit, and temporarily waive the Ordinance for the Kosarek and
Schriver wedding celebration as recommended.
Discussion followed with
City Manager Phillips stating that the Fire Chief has a series of conditions
and stipulations set forth before this event can take place. Mr. Phillips
stated that the motion should include the stipulations and conditions.
The motion reads as
follows:
It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderman Conroy to
approve the Fireworks Display, the Sound Amplification Permit, and temporarily
waive the Ordinance subject to the conditions and stipulations of the Fire
Department for the Kosarek and Schriver wedding celebration as
recommended. The motion carried by the
following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman
Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo,
Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #29
Items from the City Manager’s
Memorandum Packet.
City Manager John Phillips brought to the Council’s attention a letter from the Emergency Management Agency noting that Fire Chief Doug Vroman has been accepted as a member of the Illinois–Incident Management Assistance Team. Mr. Phillips commented that Chief Vroman has been involved in the planning and the City was glad to have him on board.
Alderman Austin acknowledged a letter from Hospital personnel that applauded the EMT personnel for their excellent handling of problem situations and providing appropriate care.
Alderman Brooks discussed permit parking in residential neighborhoods.
Alderman Pauley discussed his recent trip to Springfield Illinois to attend a Hearing on Rail Safety. Alderman Pauley stated that the discussion included the matter of Am-Track. Alderman Pauley noted that the state with the most rail routes per day is the state of Illinois.
Alderman Dan Rockwell stated that this was his last Council Meeting and thanked all the voters of the 4th Ward for allowing him to represent them for the last four years. Alderman Rockwell stated that incoming Alderman Stephen Tollenaer would do a fine job.
Mayer Schwiebert stated that on behalf of the entire Council and staff that they appreciate Alderman Rockwell. Mayor Schwiebert also acknowledged that Alderman Rockwell has reflected a professionalism and thoroughness in terms of his preparation for meetings. And, Alderman Rockwell has shown consideration for all the people of Rock Island especially to those citizens in the 4th Ward. Mayor Schwiebert noted that Alderman Rockwell has been a great asset to the Council and wished him well on his future endeavors.
Agenda Item #30
Other Business
Mike John of 1005 11th Street in Silvis, Illinois had signed up to speak. However, Mr. John spoke earlier in the meeting on Agenda Item #25.
Agenda Item #31
Executive Session on matters
of Personnel, Litigation and
Property Acquisition
The Executive Session was held
prior to the meeting.
Agenda Item #32
Recess
A motion was made by Alderman Brooks and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to recess to Monday, May 7th, 2007 at 5:00 pm. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Rockwell, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
The meeting was recessed at 7:22 pm.
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Aleisha L. Patchin, City Clerk
