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, Stephen L. Tollenaer, 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 Tollenaer gave the Invocation.
Agenda Item #5
Minutes of the Meeting of June 11, 2007.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Austin to approve the Minutes of the Meeting of June 11, 2007 as written. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #6
Presentation
of Awards by the Police Department.
Police Chief John Wright stepped forward and stated that it was his honor to present two of the highest awards bestowed upon Police Department employees. Chief Wright acknowledged that when a Police Department employee goes beyond the call of duty, and demonstrates courage and valor beyond routine, they deserve recognition. Police Chief Wright noted that this was the first time these awards have been give under current Police Department policy, and he congratulated the recipients.
Lieutenant Steve Harder then stepped forward and stated that the Medal of Honor is the second highest award to be bestowed upon an employee. The medal is awarded to an employee for an individual act of heroism, and imminent hazard of life or serious injury with full knowledge of the risk involved. Lieutenant Harder called upon Officer Ryan Barnett and Officer Ron Waddle to step forward.
Lieutenant Tim Steines read a synopsis of the events of October 7, 2006 which led to the arrest and incarceration of Mr. Kevin Young. Lieutenant Steines also commended the Officers for their exemplary performance and presented Officer Ryan Barnett and Officer Ron Waddle with their Medals of Honor.
Lieutenant Mark Poulos stepped forward and stated that the highest honor to be given to an employee is the Medal of Valor, and inquired upon Officer Mike Ramirez to step forward and receive the award for his exemplary performance and dedication to duty during the October 7, 2006 incident. Officer Ramirez was shot in the right lower leg while trying to apprehend Mr. Young.
Agenda Item #7
Presentation of the first (1) quarter
Employee Recognition Awards to Captain Bob Graff from the Fire Department, and
Sergeant Tim McCloud from the Police Department.
City Manager John Phillips presented the first (1) quarter Employee Recognition Awards to Captain Bob Graff from the Fire Department and Sergeant Tim McCloud from the Police Department for leading in the formation and implementation of the Lights and Sirens Class at Rock Island high School.
City Manager Phillips congratulated Captain Graff and Sergeant McCloud, and stated that the Lights and Sirens class presents an overview of Police and Fire Careers, and aids students in learning about the various duties of Police and Fire Officers. Mr. Phillips also noted that this class will also help to provide for recruitment in the future.
Mayor Schwiebert acknowledged that every city does not have departments that work as well together as these City Departments do in Rock Island.
Agenda Item #8
A Special Ordinance granting a Special
Use Permit to Anthony Van Hecke to construct and operate a pawn shop in a B-1
(neighborhood business) district located at 1504 11th Street.
It was moved by Alderman Brooks, seconded by Alderman Conroy to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to Anthony Van Hecke to construct and operate a pawn shop in a B-1 (neighborhood business) district located at 1504 11th Street. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #9
A Special Ordinance amending a zoning
district and zoning map from an R-2 (one family residence) district to an O-1
(office) district at 2623 17th Street.
Alderman Pauley moved and Alderwoman Murphy seconded to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance amending a zoning district and zoning map from an R-2 (one family residence) district to an O-1 (office) district at 2623 17th Street. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #10
An Ordinance regarding
prevailing wage rates in the City of Rock Island.
It was moved by Alderman Conroy, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance regarding prevailing wage rates in the City of Rock Island. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #11
CLAIMS
It was moved by Alderman Pauley seconded by Alderman Austin, to accept the following report and authorize payment as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
a. Report
from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $9,645.21
to Valley Construction for emergency sewer repair on Blackhawk Road between
24th to 38th Streets. (144)
b.
Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the
amount of $5,933.98 to Valley Construction for a temporary asphalt patch on
Blackhawk Road between 24th to 38th Streets. (145)
c.
Report from the Public
Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $5,410.56 to Valley
Construction to offset the 10” water main on Blackhawk Road widening project
between 24th to 38th Streets. (146)
d.
Report from the Public
Works Department regarding payment #1 in the amount of $79,442.01 to Walter D.
Laud Inc. for 25th Avenue Paving from 5th
Street to 7th Street. (151)
e.
Report from the Public
Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $2,579.55 to the United
States Postal Service for mailing of the annual Water Quality Report. (153)
f.
Report from the Public
Works Department regarding payment #2 and final in the amount of $5,926.70 to
Sterling Commercial Roofing Co. for the WWTP Roof Replacement. (162)
g.
Report from the Public
Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $1,212.80 to the Treasurer,
State of Illinois for Blackhawk Road Widening from 24th Street to 38th
Street. (163)
Agenda Item #12
Claims for the weeks of June 8 through June 14 in the amount of $786,576.64.
Alderman Conroy 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 Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #13
Report from the
Public Works Department regarding bids
for the 32nd Avenue
Reconstruction of 12th to 14th Streets Special
Assessment, recommending the bid be awarded to Walter D. Laud Inc. in the
amount of $274,375.00.
It was moved by Alderman Pauley seconded by Alderman Austin to award the bid 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 Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #14
Report from the
Public Works Department regarding bids for the 2007 Gaming Fund Resurfacing of
25th Street from 5th to 7th Avenue and 6th
Avenue from 24th to 26th Street, recommending the bid be
awarded to C.H. Langman & Son in the amount of $384,304.35.
Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo moved and Alderman Austin seconded to award the bid 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 Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #15
Report
from the Public Works Department regarding an Agreement between the City of
Rock Island and Shive-Hattery for City Hall, Fire Station #1, and the Main
Library Branch roof replacements.
It was moved by Alderman Pauley seconded by Alderman Conroy to approve the agreement as recommended with a cost not to exceed $16,000.00 including construction inspection, 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 Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #16
Report
from the Public Works Department regarding a Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Resolution
for 24th Street resurfacing of 17th Street to Blackhawk
Road in the amount of $36,854.08.
Alderman Conroy moved and Alderwoman Murphy seconded to adopt the Resolution as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #17
Report
from the Parks and Recreation Department regarding a Resolution for application
of funding for the redevelopment of Douglas Park.
It was moved by Alderman Pauley seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to adopt the Resolution as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #18
Report
from the Mayor regarding Appointments to the Beautification Commission.
Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo moved and Alderwoman Murphy seconded to approve the appointments as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Reappointments to the Beautification Commission include: Lily Thompson, four (4) year reappointment with term expiring June 30, 2011, Roger Thompson, four (4) year reappointment with term expiring June 30, 2011, Roy Plasschaert, four (4) year reappointment with term expiring June 30, 2011and Rosalyn Dingeldein, four (4) year reappointment with term expiring June 30, 2011.
New Appointments to the Beautification Commission include: Sue McDevitt, four (4) year appointment with term expiring on June 30, 2011, (replaces Ardys Edstrand, whose term expires June 30, 2007) and Jane Tschappat, four (4) year appointment with term expiring on June 30, 2011. (Filling position that is currently vacant)
Agenda Item #19
Items from
the City Manager’s Memorandum Packet.
City Manager John Phillips pointed
out to the Council that in the memo packet there was some follow up information that was requested last week
regarding an accident on the Centennial Bridge.
Mr. Phillips also noted that the Labor Day Parade was coming up, and the
theme this year is promoting a healthy life. Mr. Phillips also stated that the
City is requesting many different entries this year.
Alderman Brooks inquired upon Parks and Recreation Director Bill Nelson
to explain the process for the redevelopment of Douglas Park.
Mr. Nelson stepped forward and stated that the Douglas Park project is
part of a comprehensive plan to expand ball fields in four areas citywide.
Also, the plans are to develop a four-field complex for little league and other
smaller field activities. Mr. Nelson noted that the City would like to
consolidate its games at Douglas Park to help with trimming maintenance costs
and reduce the amount of driving that takes place between the other fields
throughout the City. Mr. Nelson acknowledged that Douglas Park is currently
home to the Rock Island Freshman baseball team, Rock Island Senior Little
League, some of the Rock Island Red Sox travel squads, Quad City 76ers and Rock
Island Post 200’s American Legion squad.
Mr. Nelson stated that the grant period for the application for funding
from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is July 2, 2007. Mr. Nelson
concluded that the City expects to pay half the cost through public and private
funds for the Douglas Park redevelopment.
Alderwoman Murphy noted that the Keystone Neighborhood Association will hold their summer picnic and general meeting for the residents of Keystone on Sunday, June 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at Lincoln Park. Alderwoman Murphy commented that the Citizen of the Year applications for entries for nominations will be open until July 6, 2007. Also, Alderwoman Murphy mentioned that the 23rd annual Labor Day Parade will be held on Monday, September 3, 2007, and there is call for entries.
Agenda Item #20
Mr. Timothy Dooling of 832 14 ˝ Street addressed the Council, and voiced his concerns regarding the conduct of the Rock Island Police Department.
Marsha Walker with Rock Island Renaissance (In the District) at 120 16 ˝ Street addressed the Council and stated that Red, White and Boom began as part of the River Vision Plan. Ms. Walker noted that the Cities of Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa formed River Vision to develop a plan for the shared Mississippi riverfront. Ms. Walker acknowledged that the tradition of the Red, White and Boom will continue on July 3, 2007 with family activities beginning at 5:00 p.m., and a fireworks display that will start promptly at 9:30 p.m. Ms. Walker concluded that the event is free to the public, and thanked the Council for their support of the event.
Agenda Item #21
Executive Session on matters
of Property Acquisition
A motion was made by Alderman Conroy, seconded by Alderman Austin at 7:18 p.m. to recess to Executive Session on matters of Property Acquisition. The motion carried on a roll call vote. Those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #22
Recess
Mayor Schwiebert reconvened the regular meeting at 7:46 p.m. A motion was made by Alderwoman Murphy and seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo to recess to Monday, July 9, 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 Tollenaer, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
The meeting was recessed at 7:47 p.m.
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Aleisha L. Patchin, City Clerk