The Rock Island City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 20, 2005, at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Rock Island City Hall. Present were, Mayor Pro-tem/Alderman Daniel Rockwell presiding, and Aldermen Terry M. A. Brooks I, David A. Conroy, Dennis E. Pauley, Evelyn "Evie" R. White, Joy Murphy and Charles O. Austin III. Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert was absent.
Mayor Pro-tem Rockwell 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. Alderman Austin made a correction to the Minutes of June 13 – page 7 – change “12,000 and 15000 square feet” to “1,200 and 1,500 square feet.” A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman White to approve the Minutes of the meeting of June 13 with the correction noted, CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #6
Mayor Pro-tem Rockwell read the proclamation declaring June 18 as Sgt. Brian Romine Day. Sgt. Romine was a member of the National Guard Unit adopted by the City of Rock Island in July 2004, was killed in Iraq June 6 and buried Saturday, June 18 in Anna, Illinois.
Agenda Item #7
WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR DAY/JUNE
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Mayor Pro-tem Rockwell read a proclamation declaring June 21 as Watoto Children’s Choir Day. Mayor Pro-tem Rockwell will present the original document to this choir group from Kampala, Uganda on Tuesday evening during their program.
ORDINANCES
Agenda Item #8
1716, 1720 29 ˝ STREET, 2935 18
AVENUE/REZONING
The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance changing the zoning at 1716 and 1720 29 ˝ Street, and 2935 18th Avenue from R-3 and B-1 to B-3 district. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Murphy to consider, suspend the rules and pass the ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #9
714 9 STREET/REZONING
The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance changing the zoning at 714 9th Street from B-1 to R-5 district. Alderman White asked about the basketball courts that will be put at this location. She noted that sometimes the players are having a good time but she does not approve of the language they use. Alderman Brooks stated that he believes that there will be supervisors there to make sure that there is not a lot of noise outside late at night. A motion made by Alderman Brooks and seconded by Alderman Conroy to consider, suspend the rules and pass the ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #10
SEWER LINE INSTALLATION/4001 24
STREET
The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance allowing the installation of a private sewer line with a sewage ejector pump in the 24th Street Right of Way for a residence at 4001 24th Street. A motion made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman Conroy to consider, suspend the rules and pass the ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
CLAIMS
Agenda Item #11
MISSMAN STANLEY AND
ASSOCIATES/AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL
The
City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment
to Missman Stanley & Associates in the amount of $$6,226.50 for the
American Discovery Trail. A motion made
by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Pauley to accept the report and
authorize payment as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley,
Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin.
NAYS: None.
PAYROLL
Agenda Item #12
MAY 30 THROUGH JUNE 6
The
City Clerk read the payroll for the weeks of May 30 through June 6 in the
amount of $1,052,768.51. A motion made
by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Pauley to to allow the payroll
CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES:
Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
BIDS/PURCHASES
Agenda Item #13
MIDWEST DOOR SPECIALISTS/OVERHEAD
DOOR
The
City Clerk read a report from the
Public Works Department regarding quotes for the purchase of an overhead
door on the Electrical Maintenance building, recommending the purchase be made
from Midwest Door Specialists in the amount of $7,995.00. A motion made by Alderman Pauley and
seconded by Alderman Murphy to award the bid for purchase and installation, and
authorize payment as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley,
Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin.
NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #14
R-NOW REFUSE OF WISCONSIN/SIDE
LOAD REFUSE PACKERS
The City Clerk
read a report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the purchase
of four automated side load refuse packers, recommending the bid of R-Now
Refuse of Wisconsin in the amount of $593,836.00 for four refuse packers, and
also recommending that the current refuse packers be declared as surplus.
Alderman Conroy
asked about the delivery time for the new trucks. Public Works Director Bob Hawes responded that the delivery time
is five to six months once they are ordered.
He stated that in about firve or six weeks, correcspondence will go out
to the customers telling them about the new collection system that will start
at the end of the year. They will
automatically receive a full-size cart unless they contact Public Works to ask
for a smaller cart. They are allowed
one cart, regardless of size, at no cost to the customer. If they wish to have additional carts, there
will be a fee. He noted that they are
not getting rid of all of their current trucks, and will be able to use them if
necessary for manual loading. He could
not stated specifically when they will begin the program over the entire city.
Following
discussion, a motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Brooks to
award the bid as recommended, authorize purchase, declare the current refuse
packers as surplus and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance CARRIED on a
Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks,
Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #15
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 5th and 7th Street Storm Sewer improvements, recommending the bid of Phoenix Corporation of the Quad Cities in the amount of $259,055.76. A motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman White 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, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #16
The City Clerk
read a report from the Police Department regarding a one-year contract with the
Rock Island School District for the services of the High School Liaison
Detective for the school year 2005/2006.
Alderman Brooks asked what the duties of this officer would be, and Police
Chief Terry Dove responded that they would have multiple responsibilities. He noted thatthey would be working with any
police-related matters at the high school.
Alderman Brooks stated that there were concerns that some of the fights
that begin at the school carry into the neighborhoods. Chief Dove stated that the officer will
share information with the other officers, because often the fights do begin at
the school and get carried into the neighborhood. He added that the people need to contact the Police Department if
they have these concerns. A motion made
by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Murphy to approve the contract and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents CARRIED on a Roll
Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks,
Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #17
The
City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department
regarding salvage work at the powerhouse building on city-owned property north
of the Quad City Industrial Center.
A motion made by
Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman White to authorize the salvage work to
be done as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
documents CARRIED on a Roll Call vote.
AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and
Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #18
RESIDENTIAL PARKING/22 STREET
The City Clerk read a report from the Traffic Engineering Committee regarding a request from Doug Plank for Residential Parking on the east side of 22nd Street between 18th and 20 ˝ Avenues, recommending the Residential Parking on the east side of 22nd Street from 1823 22nd Street to 1923 21st Street. A motion was made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman White to approve the request and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.
Public Works Director Bob Hawes explained the reason for the Traffic Engineering Committee recommendation that the request be approved, but the residential parking not start at 18th Avenue. He noted that they do not usually put residential parking in front of a business, and there is a business at 18th Avenue.
Doug Plank, 1824 22nd Street, stated that he lives across the street from Dr. Virdi’s office. He noted that the street itself is very narrow and there is no parking on the other side of the street at all. He stated that one of the problems is getting off of 22nd Street to 18th Avenue, and the other problem is backing out of the driveways. He added that the patients of Dr. Virdi’s park on the grass of the neighbors, and sometimes hit the cars parked there. He stated that the business should have a parking lot large enough to accommodate their patients. Mr. Hawes stated that the curb can be painted yellow so cars do not park within twenty feet from the curb, which is the law anyway.
Theresa Vandygriff, 1823 22nd Street, stated that they have three vehicles. She indicated that they maintain two lots, and several times the patients of Dr. Virdi’s have hit the trees on the lots. She suggested that Dr. Virdi lease the lot across the street for patient parking.
Mr. Plank stated that Dr. Virdi’s office used to be a Special Use Permit, but now it is zoned as a business. Planning Administrator Alan Carmen explained that this was part of the Land Use plan adopted by Council a few years ago. Mr. Hawes stated that the yellow line could be painted without any ordinance.
Amy Williams, 1820 22nd Street, stated that she also has problems backing out of her driveway. She supported the suggestion that Dr. Virdi attempt to lease the parking spaces from Strieter Corporation across the street, since that lot is seldom fully used.
Following discussion, a motion to amend, made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Murphy, to begin the Residential Parking area at the north property line of 1823 22nd Street CARRIED on a Voice vote, with Aldermen Conroy and Pauley voting NAY. The main motion, as amended, CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #19
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding a Sound Amplification application for the Relay for Life, beginning at 6:00 p.m. June 24 to 8:00 a.m. June 25. A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Conroy to approve the application CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #20
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding a request from the Broadway Presbyterian Church to close off a part of 23rd Street from 7th Avenue to the end of their property on August 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a Community Fair with the Greenbush Neighbors and Lincoln School. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Pauley to approve the request as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #21
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding a request from Jon Loquist to close off Foxwood Court from Foxwood Drive to the end of Foxwood Court on Monday, July 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a block party. A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Pauley to approve the request as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #22
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding an application from the Rock Island Noon Kiwanis Club for a Run to be held July 23 beginning at 7:00 a.m. A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Pauley to approve the application CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #23
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding an application for the Senior Olympics Run to be held Saturday, June 25 beginning at 7:30 a.m. A motion made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman White to approve the application CARRIED on a Voice vote.
ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER’S MEMORANDUM
City Manager John C. Phillips reviewed the memorandum regarding the interim Police Chief, stating that he has selected Captain Don Reichert to serve in that position until the new chief is hired.
Community and Economic Development Department Director Greg Champagne reviewed the information from the Quad Cities Business Connection. He identified the results from the visits made by the City Manager as well as other city staff members. He noted that the results were positive and they hope to continue these visits with various businesses.
Mr. Phillips called attention to the information regarding the changes being made to the Special Use Permit that was approved earlier this year. The changes decrease what was allowed, and consensus of the Council was that no action was needed.
OTHER BUSINESS
Reverend Diane Jordan requested that Council approve a Sound Amplification permit for the event children’s choir performance outdoors on Tuesday, June 22. She presented the application and the petition, which contained three signatures. The City Attorney reminded Council that items could not be added to the agenda and voted on. Alderman Conroy stated that this has been done before with requests like this. He then made a motion to add this to the Agenda. Alderman Brooks seconded the motion which motion CARRIED on a Voice vote. A motion made by Alderman Brooks and seconded by Alderman Conroy to approve the Sound Amplification permit CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Alderman White commented on the work begin done at 9th Avenue and 28th Street, and commended the Police Department for taking care of the trucks on 15th Avenue.
Alderman Conroy reminded everyone about Whitewater Junction, as well as the other parks and golf courses that Rock Island has to offer. Alderman White asked about the parking at Whitewater Junction, and Bill Nelson, Park Director, responded that they refresh the lines every few days. HE then reminded people of the concert series at Lincoln Park.
Alderman Austin called attention to the information regarding the Adopt-A-Thon that is being sponsored by the Quad City Animal Welfare Center and the City of Rock Island Animal Shelter for the purpose of adopting cats. The cats will be available for adoption Saturday, June 24 from Noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 25 from Noon to 4 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion made by Alderman Brooks and seconded by Alderman Conroy to recess to Executive Session on a matter of Litigation CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None. The meeting was recessed at 7:45 p.m.
Mayor Pro-tem Rockwell reconvened the regular meeting at 7:56 p.m. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Austin to recess to Monday, June 27 CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None. The meeting was recessed at 7:58 p.m.
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Jeanne F. Paggen, City Clerk