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 Dennis E. Pauley, Daniel Rockwell, Evelyn "Evie" R. White, Joy Murphy, and Charles O. Austin III.  Absent were Aldermen Terry M. A. Brooks I and David A. Conroy.

 

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 Murphy gave the Invocation.  A motion made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman Austin to approve the Minutes of the meeting of May 22, 2006 CARRIED on a Voice vote.

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Agenda Item #6

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD/MINUTEMAN STATUE

 

            Major Arthur Fager from the Milan Army National Guard Unit presented the City of Rock Island with a 17” Minuteman Statue honoring the City as the Guard’s Distinguished Center of Influence recipient.  Major Fager advised that shortly after the City adopted this Unit the Guard presented the City with a Battalion flag and after the Unit mobilized the City’s Police and Fire Departments were instrumental in the Unit’s deployment ceremony at the Rock Island High School.  He advised while the Unit was deployed the City continued to show its support with packages and many community organizations also supported them because of the attention the City’s support gained.  Major Fager advised this had such a positive affect on the morale of the soldiers and the way they did their job.

 

            Mayor Schwiebert spoke of the appreciation of this recognition on behalf of the City Council and the City of Rock Island and more importantly the appreciation of what all the soldiers have done for the citizens and the country.  He also thanked Brian Hollenback, Grace Shirk, Vonnie Berger, and Jean Paggen several of the organizers of the Adopt-A-Unit present at the meeting.

 

Agenda Item #7

RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES WHO SERVED IN IRAQ

 

            Mayor Schwiebert recognized Kori Jorgenson, Steve Heinrichs, Jason Leemans, Doug Newton, Alan Vanderheyden, and Bob Horton, City of Rock Island employees who served in Iraq or Afghanistan, and presented them with a plaque.  He thanked them for their dedication to their country.

 

PROCLAMATIONS

 

Agenda Item #8

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MONTH

 

Mayor Schwiebert read a Proclamation declaring the month of June as Catholic Charities Month.

 

 

 

 

 

Agenda Item #9

RED, WHITE AND BOOM! DAY

 

            Mayor Schwiebert read a Proclamation declaring July 3, 2006 as Red, White and Boom! Day.  Present to accept the proclamation were Terry Lunardi, Mark Holloway and Amy Behning from Davenport One and Mike Thoms and Jennifer Fowler from Renaissance Rock Island.

 

            Mr. Lunardi advised that this is a RiverVision endorsed celebration and is year three for the event.  He also advised of the activities planned for the Davenport side of the event, which includes using LeClaire Park for the family-oriented festivities with food, music and more with no cost to attend.  He informed that not-for-profit organizations are partnering with local restaurants with the majority of the proceeds going to the not-for-profit organizations.  Mr. Lunardi advised that this year’s fireworks will be the biggest and best of anywhere in the area which will include the fireworks being synchronized to music on two radio stations, using 10-inch shells rising to 1,000 feet in the air producing 700-foot bursts; a site not to be missed.

 

            Mr. Thoms advised of the activities planned for the Rock Island side of the event, which includes family-oriented festivities, food, music, inflatable rooms for the kids, face painting, the dodgeball event in The District, and more.  He advised of the great partnerships developed with these types of events between public and private sectors, the Cities of Davenport and Rock Island, and Davenport One and The District.

 

RESOLUTION

 

Agenda Item #10

MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS/7TH AVENUE RESURFACING PROJECT

 

            The City Clerk read a Resolution appropriating $1,740,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the 7th Avenue Resurfacing Project; 11th to 21st Streets.  A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman White to adopt the Resolution as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

CLAIMS

 

Agenda Item #11

 

            A motion made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to accept the following reports and authorize payments as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.   AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

a.       Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $14,850.83 to Tri City Electric for Fiber Optic Cable Phase 2.

 

b.      Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $64,969.94 to Illinois Department of Transportation, Treasurer – State of Illinois for the American Discovery Trail project.

 

 

 

c.       Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $85,326.68 to Centennial Contractor for the 2006 Utility Patching Program.

 

d.      Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $30,178.65 to Walter Laud Construction Inc. for the 2006 PCC Street Patching Program.

 

Agenda Item #12

MAY 19 THROUGH JUNE 1

 

The City Clerk read the claims for the weeks of May 19 through June 1 in the amount of $904,954.37.  A motion made by Alderman White seconded by Alderman Murphy to allow the claims CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

PAYROLL

 

Agenda Item #13

 

The City Clerk read the Payroll report for the weeks of May 8 through May 21 in the amount of $1,044,414.52.  A motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Austin to allow the payroll CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES:  Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

Agenda Item #14

SPRING HILLS ESTATE RECONSTRUCTION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BIDS/

WALTER D. LAUD, INC.

 

The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the Spring Hills Estate Reconstruction Special Assessment recommending the bid be awarded to Walter D. Laud, Inc. in the amount of $887,024.40.  A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman Pauley to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

Agenda Item #15

MILL STREET WWTP ROOF REPLACEMENT BIDS/SHIVE-HATTERY

 

The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the Mill Street WWTP Roof Replacement recommending the bid be awarded to Shive-Hattery in an amount not to exceed $10,400.  A motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Pauley to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agenda Item #16

EMERGENCY DEMOLITION 814-9TH AVENUE/H. COOPMAN TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING, INC.

 

The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding bids for an emergency demolition of 814 9th Avenue recommending the bid be awarded to H. Coopman Trucking and Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $9,200.00.  A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Murphy to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City

 

Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

Agenda Item #17

TARGETED REHABILITATION LOAN/520 – 18TH AVENUE

 

The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a commitment from City Council for a Targeted Rehabilitation Loan in the amount of $1,370.00 for 520 18th Avenue.  A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to commit $1,370.00 as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

Agenda Item #18

STP EVALUATION/TURKEY HOLLOW ROAD PROJECT

 

The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding STP Evaluation Submittal for the Turkey Hollow Road Project to be eligible to receive federal funds.  A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman Murphy to adopt a resolution of support for the Turkey Hollow Road Project as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

Agenda Item #19

BOULEVARD PARKING/438 - 4TH STREET

 

The City Clerk read a report from the Traffic and Engineering Committee regarding resubmission of a request from Larry Woodward of the J. L. Watts Company for boulevard parking, recommending that boulevard parking be allowed on the west side of 4th Street and the north side of 5th Avenue adjacent to the Watts property as long as it meets driveway standards and is completed by June 1, 2006.  (Note:  Item was Deferred May 1 – A motion remains on the floor – Motion made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman Conroy to support the original recommendation of the Traffic and Engineering Committee as recommended.)  (Note:  Larry Woodward advised that J.L. Watts Company has decided to withdraw its request and adhere to the approval originally granted.)  This item has been withdrawn for consideration and removed.

 

Mayor Schwiebert advised that enforcement activities regarding the dumpsters and property maintenance on the J. L. Watts Company would continue to be in effect.

 

 

 

 

Agenda Item #20

STOP SIGN INSTALLATION/19TH STREET AND 12TH AVENUE

 

The City Clerk read a report from the Traffic Engineering Committee regarding installation of a stop sign at 19th Street and 12th Avenue.  (Note:  Item was Deferred May 1 and May 15 – A motion remains on the floor – Motion made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman Austin to deny the request as recommended.)

 

Alderman White advised she has not been able to connect with the party initiating this request and therefore it will need to come back to Council at a later date if so desired.  The motion made by

Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman Austin to deny the request as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  Alderman White.

 

Agenda Item #21

APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS/SUNSET MARINA BOATERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

The City Clerk read a report from the Mayor’s Office regarding appointments and reappointments to the Sunset Marina Boaters Advisory Committee.  A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to approve the appointments and reappointments as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote.  AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

Agenda Item #22

STREET CLOSING/SOUND AMPLIFICATION PERMITS/AUGIES AND THE BODY SHOP

 

The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding letter from the Body Shop and Augies requesting permission to sell beer outside, an application for Sound, and a request to close off 20th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues from 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 16, to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 18, for an outdoor event and concert in conjunction with Sturgis on the River. 

 

Alderman White advised the music should end at 12:00 midnight due to The Fort Armstrong being a neighbor of this event.  Alderman Murphy inquired as to the time frame of the outdoor beer sales.  Mayor Schwiebert advised these establishments have extended hours on their liquor license and therefore are open until 3:00 a.m.  A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to approve the event with stipulations stated and the music to end at 12:00 midnight, instead of 12:30 a.m., CARRIED on a Voice vote.  AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

Agenda Item #23

ACTIVITY APPLICATION AND RESOLUTION/RIDE THE RIVER

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding an activity application and Resolution for the annual Ride the River on June 18.  A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Murphy to approve the application and adopt the Resolution as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

 

 

Agenda Item #24

STREET CLOSING/SOUND AMPLIFICATION PERMITS/CELEBRATE LONGVIEW

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding a request for street closing and an application for Sound on 14th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues on Monday, June 19, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the annual “Celebrate Longview” event.  A motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Austin to approve the request as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote.  AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

Agenda Item #25

ACTIVITY APPLICATION/SENIOR OLYMPICS

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding an activity application for the annual Senior Olympics run to be held Saturday, June 24.  A motion made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to approve the application as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote.  AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

Agenda Item #26

ACTIVITY APPLICATION/ROCK ISLAND NOON KIWANIS CLUB RUN

 

            The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding an activity application for the annual Rock Island Noon Kiwanis Club Run to be held Saturday, July 22.  A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Murphy to approve the application as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote.  AYES:  Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS:  None.

 

ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER’S MEMORANDUM PACKET

 

            City Manager John Phillips advised the work on the Sylvan Slough Natural Area is proceeding on schedule with a deadline of August 21.  To allow sufficient time for the bid notice to be published and bids returned, opened and evaluated would mean a special meeting would need to be held unless it is brought to the June 19 meeting for approval and authorizing the City Manager to handle the process and execute the documents.  Council agreed to this process.

 

            He also discussed a meeting notice to all Sunset Business Park Property/Business Owners scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, at 4:00 pm. at the Martin Luther King Center where staff will provide an overview of plan implementation, have information regarding available business development programs and share information about recently identified storm water run-off issues.

 

            Mr. Phillips also acknowledged Chief Shirk attending his last City Council meeting, wishing him well in his retirement and new endeavor at the Rock Island Arsenal.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

            Mayor Schwiebert advised that Alderman Brooks’ absence was due to his attending the Housing Authority Conference.

 

 

 

 

            Alderman White mentioned two new businesses that recently opened on 2nd Avenue in Rock Island.  Moxie, which offers gently used, name brand clothing, is sponsored by the YWCA and is currently seeking volunteers for the store until the fall.  Moxie offers affordable clothing to assist women in getting back into the business world.  The Class Act, another new business on 2nd Avenue, offers special made clothing at reasonable prices; a very pleasant shop and proprietor.

 

            Alderman White also advised of the booming business at White Water Junction with kudos to Park and Recreation Director Bill Nelson.

 

            Alderman Austin mentioned the family influence at the pool to include parents and grandparents and not people simply dropping off their children for the day.  He also mentioned the great golf courses

in the City.

 

Alderman Austin then asked Community and Economic Development Department Planning and Redevelopment Administrator Alan Carmen to update on the lighting of the Lock and Dam 15.  Mr. Carmen advised the company commissioned to design the lighting, RDG, has modified the most-liked version of the lighting of the dam which was to be relit this evening, June 5, between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. and suggested people view this up and down stream and on both sides of the river around 10:00 p.m.

 

PENNY WOOLWORTH

 

            Penny Woolworth, 2401 - 13th Avenue, addressed Council regarding the ongoing 24th Street Right-of-Way issues.  She asked Council to have the 24th Street access to her property opened and advised nothing has taken place since Council’s December decision to not vacate the street.  She advised there is still a large pile of gravel sitting in the Street since that time as well.  She advised she wishes to have some tree trimming work done which would entail gaining access to Mr. Ferreyra’s property.  She advised this issue has been before a judge and letters have been sent to the City’s legal department regarding various issues pertaining to the 24th Street Right-of-Way.  Ms. Woolworth presented a copy of two letters to Council for review.

 

            Mayor Schwiebert advised Ms. Woolworth the City Attorney would respond to the letters and report back on what has been and is being done and also his recommendations and seek to move this to a conclusion.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

            A motion made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman White to recess to Executive Session on a matter of Personnel and Litigation CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS: None.

 

The meeting was recessed at 7:46 p.m.

           

RECESS

 

            Mayor Schwiebert reconvened the regular meeting at 8:10 p.m.  A motion made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman White to recess to Monday, June 12 at 5:00 p.m. CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.  AYES: Aldermen Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy, and Austin.  NAYS: None.

 

            The meeting was recessed at 8:11 p.m.

 

 

 

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                   Cynthia A. Neiggemann, City Clerk