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 Dennis E. Pauley, presiding, and Aldermen Terry M.A. Brooks I, P. J. Foley, Stephen L. Tollenaer, Jason W. Jones, Joy Murphy and Charles O. Austin III. Acting City Manager Bob Hawes was also present. City Manager John Phillips and Alderman David Conroy were absent.
Introductory
Proceedings
Mayor Pauley called the meeting to order and lead in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Mayor Pauley gave the Invocation.
Agenda Item #5
Minutes
of the Meeting of June 15, 2009.
A motion was made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to approve the Minutes of the Meeting of June 15, 2009. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Foley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderman Jones, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #6
Update Rock Island by Mayor Pauley.
Mayor Pauley stated that Red, White and Boom will
be held on July 3, 2009. The Mayor
offered that the bi-state (Davenport and Rock Island) fireworks show will
launch from the Mississippi Riverfront with primary viewing areas and family
activities located in Rock Island in Modern Woodmen of America’s parking lot,
which is located south of 1st Avenue between 17th and 18th
Streets. It was noted that due to the
ongoing construction of Armory Park, viewing will be limited to
non-construction zones south of 1st Avenue.
Mayor Pauley indicated that the activities will
begin at 6:00 p.m. and the fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m. It was noted that
the District will feature food, local artists and children’s activities. In
addition, the Daiquiri Factory will present a live outdoor concert on the Great
River Plaza featuring the Warmth. The Mayor noted that free parking is
available throughout the Downtown, which includes the parking ramp on 3rd
Avenue and 17th Street, parking lots on 20th Street and
street parking.
Mayor Pauley offered that Rock Island Parks and
Recreation will host Family Fun Day at Sunset Park. The Recycled Float Race
will begin at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Pauley stated
that registrations to participate in the race are available at www.rigov.org. It was noted that the Backwater
Gamblers will also perform. Mayor Pauley added that after the races, there will
be a free Children’s Fun Zone, live entertainment, crafts, food and fun games
from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mayor Pauley commented on Pete Mickeal. The Mayor
offered that Mr. Mickeal was a 1996 graduate of Rock Island High School, where
he distinguished himself as the all time leading scorer in the Rock Island
basketball program. In addition, Mr.
Mickeal has been giving back to Rock Island by organizing a free basketball
camp for area youth for five (5) years in a row. It was noted that the dates
for this year’s basketball camp are June 26 and June 27, 2009.
Mayor Pauley pointed out that the Artspace market
study results have been received and 204 respondents completed the survey
during an eight week period that started this past February. It was noted that
Artspace indicated that the findings support a small moderately sized live/work
project in Rock Island. Mayor Pauley stated that the survey found that 81
artists are interested in relocating to a live/work project and 119 artists are
interested in renting a studio or workspace. Mayor Pauley indicated that the
Artspace expertise is in creating affordable live/work space for artists.
Artspace believes that a project of up to 27 units is market feasible. Artspace
suggested that up to 20 studio/work only spaces be
considered. Mayor Pauley concluded that 41% of the respondents that were
interested in live/work space have never lived in Rock Island. This presents an
opportunity to attract the new artist residents to the City.
Agenda Item #7
Proclamation
declaring Friday, June 26, 2009 as Pete Mickeal Day.
Mayor Pauley read the
Proclamation declaring Friday, June
26, 2009 as Pete Mickeal Day. Ms. Mae
Mickeal accepted the Proclamation.
Ms. Mickeal thanked the Mayor and Council for the Proclamation
and stated that her son is a special and unique young man for wanting to come
back every year and focus on the Quad Cities.
Agenda Item #8
Proclamation
declaring June 28, 2009 as Pride Day.
Mayor Pauley read the
Proclamation declaring June 28, 2009
as Pride Day.
Mr. Gilbert Barrett and Nancy
Ruby accepted the Proclamation. They also thanked the Mayor and City Council for
the Proclamation.
Mr. Barrett stated that the
actual date of the festival is June 27, 2009.
Ms. Ruby stated that she just
moved back to Rock Island and lives in the District, and inquired upon everyone
to come and join in the celebration on June 27, 2009.
Agenda Item #9
CLAIMS
It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy, to accept the following reports and authorize payment as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Foley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderman Jones, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
a. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $5,250.00 to Millennium Waste, Inc. for the hauling of roll-off containers. (203)
b. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $3,010.62 to Valley Construction for emergency joint sealing of 37th Avenue from 3700 44th Street to 4409 37th Avenue. (204)
c. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $21,526.67 to USALCO for the May purchase of Liquid Aluminum Sulfate. (205)
d. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment #4 and final in the amount of $84,605.68 to Langman Construction, Inc. for 24th Street Resurfacing of 25th to 31st Avenue. (206)
e.
Report
from the Public Works Department regarding payment #5 in the amount of
$423,615.67 to Williams/Valley Construction Management for the Armory Park Bid
Release 1 project. (207)
f.
Report
from the Public Works Department regarding payment #1 in the amount of
$9,832.50 to Williams/Valley Construction Management for the Armory Park Bid
Release 2 project. (208)
Agenda Item #10
Claims for the week of June 12 through June
18 in the amount of $672,372.71.
Alderman Foley moved and Alderman Tollenaer seconded to allow the claims. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Foley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderman Jones, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #11
Payroll for the weeks of June 1 through June 14 in
the amount of $1,254,919.12.
It was moved by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to allow the payroll as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Foley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderman Jones, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #12
Report
from the Public Works Department regarding the purchase of two (2) 2009 Ford
E350 12 passenger vans and two (2) 2009 Ford Expedition 4x4 SUV’s from Landmark
Ford, Inc. in the amount of $95,364.00.
Alderwoman Murphy moved and Alderman Austin seconded to approve the purchase as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance declaring the current vehicles as surplus.
Discussion followed. Alderman Brooks inquired as to why Ford SUV Expeditions were chosen instead of another type of vehicle.
Acting City Manager Bob Hawes stated that these vehicles are replacement vehicles; other vehicles would not be big enough for the intended uses.
Alderman Brooks then inquired upon Martin Luther King Center Director Jerry Jones to explain how the vans were obtained for the King Center.
Mr. Jones stated that it was approximately a year ago that Senator Jacobs pledged to find the money through the state for the after-school program. It was noted that the dollars recently came through and the purchase has recently gone through.
After discussion, the motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Foley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderman Jones, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #13
Report
from the Public Works Department regarding the purchase of one (1) 2009 Ford
F250 truck from Bob Ridings Ford, Inc. in the amount of $18,410.00.
It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderman Tollenaer to approve the purchase as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance declaring the current vehicle as surplus. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Foley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderman Jones, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #14
Report from the Public Works Department regarding
bids for the 2009 Parking Ramp Renovations, recommending the bid be awarded to
Bi-State Masonry, Inc. in the amount of $92,537.50.
Alderman Jones moved and Alderman Brooks 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 Foley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderman Jones, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #15
Report from the Public Works Department regarding
bids for Janitorial Services, recommending the bid be awarded to Total
Facilities Maintenance, Inc. for a three (3) year contract in the amount of
$57,313.68 for the 1st year, $59,033.28 for the 2nd year
and $60,804.60 for the 3rd year.
It was moved by Alderman Austin,
seconded by Alderwoman Murphy 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 Foley, Alderman
Tollenaer, Alderman Jones, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting
No, none.
Agenda Item #16
Report
from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request
from Mr. Agustine Nathan to apply for a
Special Use Permit to operate a jewelry sales and repair shop in the basement
of his residence at 914 19th Street, unit one.
Alderwoman Murphy moved and Alderman Foley seconded to allow for the application of the Special Use Permit as recommended. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Foley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderman Jones, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #17
Items from
the City Manager’s Memorandum Packet.
Acting City Manager Bob Hawes did not have any items to discuss.
Alderman Brooks inquired upon Martin Luther King Center Director Jerry
Jones as to when the two (2) vans that are being purchased would be functional
and ready for use.
Mr. Jones stated that the vans would be ready in approximately nine (9)
days, which would be in time for the after-school program at the King
Center. Mr. Jones offered that the summer
camp has been planned without the use of the two (2) vans. Mr. Jones added that it will be wonderful to
offer transportation from school when the after-school program starts.
Alderman Foley inquired upon Martin Luther King Center Director Jerry
Jones as to how the summer program is going so far.
Mr. Jones stated that it is going very well. The King Center is averaging approximately
150 kids per day. Mr. Jones stated that
the King Center has been fortunate that the Youth Employment Program has brought
many youth to work at the camp.
Alderwoman Murphy announced that the Keystone Neighborhood Association is
celebrating its 15th anniversary. It was noted that Keystone is
having a Summer Picnic and General Meeting on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 6:00
p.m. at Lincoln Park in the large shelter. Alderwoman Murphy offered that they
are inviting all former board members as guests and the public. It was noted that
Keystone Neighborhood Association is asking for people who attend the picnic to
bring their own table service and a dish to share. They will provide brats,
hotdogs, hamburgers and beverages. Alderwoman Murphy added that after the
meeting, there will be a free Genesius Guild performance that starts at 8:00
p.m.
Alderwoman Murphy reminded everyone to shop Rock Island. It was noted that if anyone is looking for a
bicycle, supplies or equipment, Bike and Hike is located on 14th
Avenue next to Harris Pizza.
Agenda Item #18
Other Business
None
Agenda Item #19
No Executive Session.
An Executive Session was not held.
Agenda Item #20
Recess
A motion was made by Alderman Jones and seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to recess to Monday, July 13, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Foley, Alderman Tollenaer, Alderman Jones, Alderwoman Murphy and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
The meeting was recessed at 7:06 p.m.
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Aleisha L. Patchin, City Clerk
