The Rock Island City Council met in regular session at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2003 in the Council Chambers of Rock Island City Hall. Present were Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert, presiding, and Aldermen Terry M. A. Brooks I, David R. Conroy, John E. Bauersfeld, Vern L. Winter, Evelyn “Evie” R. White and Frank J. Forlini, Jr. Alderman Beth Mahlo was absent.
Mayor Schwiebert called the meeting to Order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Alderman Bauersfeld gave the Invocation. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Winter to approve the Minutes of the meeting of April 28, 2003, as printed CARRIED on a Voice vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Winter, White and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #6
Mayor Schwiebert called attention to a proclamation declaring the week of May 10 through as Quad Cities Tourism Week.
Agenda Item #7
Mayor Schwiebert read a proclamation declaring the month of May as Direct Deposit Month. Accountant Linda Barnes, of the City’s Finance Department, accepted the proclamation, and noted that about 50% of the City employees use Direct Deposit. She stated that their goal is to have at least 75% of the employees using Direct Deposit by the end of May. She indicated that there will be some posters and other promotional items used to increase this number.
Agenda Item #8
The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance declaring a plotter as surplus property for purposes of trade-in. A motion made by Alderman Winter and seconded by Alderman Forlini to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Winter, White and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #9
The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance vacating a 252-foot dead-end alley south of 13th Avenue between First and Second Streets. A motion made by Alderman Winter and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Winter, White and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #10a
The City Clerk read a report from the Personnel Department recommending payment to Kathy Yeager in the amount of $585.00 for property damage.
Agenda Item #10b
The City Clerk read a report from the Personnel Department recommending payment to Pappas and Schnell in the amount of $4,965.81 for legal services.
Agenda Item #10c
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Midwest Technologies in the amount of $9,062.00 for the Armory Electric Service Repair.
Agenda Item #10d
GARDNER, CARTON
AND DOUGLAS/WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Gardner, Carton and Douglas in the amount of $26,219.83 for services in relation to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Compliance Program.
Agenda Item #10e
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to General Constructors in the amount of $186,839.35 for the Great River Plaza Renovations.
Agenda Item #10f
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Erickson Plumbing in the amount of $4,450.00 for the installation of one reduced pressure zone valve.
Agenda Item #10g
WATER TREATMENT
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Johnson Contracting Services in the amount of $7,440.84 for the installation of equipment at the water treatment facilities.
Agenda Item #10h
INSTALLATION OF
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Johnson Contracting Services in the amount of $9,851.91 for the installation of a backflow prevention device in the Filter Building.
Agenda Item #10i
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Enviromark in the amount of $6,717.60 for caustic soda tank cleaning at the water treatment plant.
Alderman White, referring to Item #10c, asked why the city was paying for the electrical service at the Armory, and Bob Hawes responded that the city owns the building and this was part of the Illinois Casualty project.
Alderman Bauersfeld asked if it would have been better to bid Items #10g and #10h. Mr. Hawes stated that it probably would have been better to bid Item #10g, but the installation of the backflow prevention device had to be installed right away. He noted that thirty days was not enough time to do the bid and get the work done.
A motion made by Alderman Winter and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to accept the reports and authorize payments as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Winter, White and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #11
The City Clerk read the claims for the week of April 25 through May 1 in the amount of $1,749,591.69. A motion made by Alderman Winter and seconded by Alderman White to allow the claims CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Winter, White and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #12
The City Clerk read the payroll for the weeks of April 14 through 27 in the amount of $928,582.15.
|
GENERAL FUND |
$620,731.21 |
|
TIF DISTRICT #1 DOWNTOWN |
520.88 |
|
TIF DISTRICT #2 S 11 STREET |
177.29 |
|
TIF DISTRICT #3 N 11 STREET |
177.30 |
|
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT |
42.85 |
|
KING CENTER |
3,161.09 |
|
FEDERAL COPS GRANT |
4,051.33 |
|
COMMUNITY DEV. BLOCK GRANT |
20,970.80 |
|
LIBRARY |
42,146.29 |
|
ELDERLY SERVICES CONTRIBUTION |
468.99 |
|
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS |
12,436.82 |
|
WATER |
54,876.31 |
|
SEWER |
38,446.81 |
|
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT |
7,021.18 |
|
BRIDGE |
8,286.22 |
|
SUNSET MARINA |
8,187.25 |
|
PARK AND RECREATION |
72,367.29 |
|
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE |
23,463.61 |
|
SELF INSURANCE |
1,778.48 |
|
EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE |
963.99 |
|
MLK ACTIVITY FUND |
4,897.41 |
|
DRUG PREVENTION |
3,408.75 |
|
TOTAL |
$928,582.15 |
A motion made by Alderman Winter and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to allow the payroll CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Winter, White and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #13
A motion made by Alderman Winter and seconded by Alderman Conroy to adjourn Sine Die CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Winter, White and Forlini. NAYS: None.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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City Clerk Jeanne Paggen administered the Oath of Office to Aldermen David Conroy, Daniel Rockwell and Ann Keefe. They were then seated at the Council table.
Mayor Schwiebert called the meeting to order. Present were Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert, presiding, and Aldermen Terry M. A. Brooks I, David R. Conroy, John E. Bauersfeld, Jr., Daniel Rockwell, Evelyn "Evie" R. White, Ann L. Keefe and Frank J. Forlini, Jr.
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Agenda Item #1
2003 STREET
JOINT AND CRACK SEALING PROGRAM
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 2003 Street Joint and Crack Sealing Program, recommending the bid of Fahrner Asphalt Sealers in the amount of $69,990.00. A motion made by Alderman Forlini and seconded by Alderman Conroy to award the bid 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.
Agenda Item #4
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding a request from the Keystone Neighborhood for permission to have a dozen new vertical banners installed on city-owned streetlights along 6th Avenue between 38th and 44th Streets. Alderman Keefe called attention to an error regarding this item – both the report and the Agenda indicated that the banners were to be hung between 38th and 44th Street, but should have read that they will be hung between 38th and 46th Streets. A motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman Forlini to approve the request and authorize Public Works to install the banners when they are ready CARRIED on a Voice vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #5
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding a design of the Second Avenue gates. Dan Carmody of Renaissance Rock Island was present to review the gates and their uses. He called attention to two of the panels that were in Council Chambers for Council review. He noted that they would be made of aluminum, with a steel framework. Alderman White asked about the structure’s ability to withstand people leaning against it, and Mr. Carmody stated that they would have a steel frame that would be sturdy. He also indicated that the curved arches at the top would not be inviting for people to sit on top. Alderman Keefe asked if there would be signs indicating that the streets are closed. Mr. Carmody stated that there would be orange cones placed on the outside street area, and the gates would be placed inside the brick sidewalk area. Following discussion, a motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman White to approve the design as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #6
ROOF DEFERRED
PAYMENT LOAN/1010 22 STREET
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a commitment of $5,715.00 for a Roof Deferred Payment Loan at 1010 22nd Street. A motion made by Alderman Forlini and seconded by Alderman White to commit $5,715.00 for the loan as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini. NAYS: None.
City Manager John C. Phillips called attention to two items in the Memorandum Packet. The first of these was the 2003 Project Status Report from Public Works. He noted that if anyone had questions, they should call either Bob Hawes or Jim Johnson.
The second item he referred to was the copy of the letter from the U. S. Department of Justice. This letter indicated that Chief Terry Dove has been invited to attend the Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar in June. Mr. Phillips noted that the city does not have to pay for this seminar.
Mayor Schwiebert called attention to the schedule for Council members to do the Invocation at the meetings. He stated that if someone could not be in attendance at the time scheduled, he would fill in for him or her.
Mayor Schwiebert also noted the information regarding the Community Health Clinic. He also noted that he had received a letter announcing that the Finance Department has again been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. He noted that this was the 22nd time the department has received this award.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no Other Business.
RECESS
A motion made by Alderman Forlini and seconded by Alderman Conroy to recess to Monday, May 12 at 5:00 p.m. CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini. NAYS: None.
The meeting was recessed at 7:20 p.m.
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Jeanne F. Paggen, City Clerk