The Rock Island City Council met in reconvened session at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2004 in the Personnel Conference Room for Study Session. Present were Mayor Pro-tem/Alderman Evelyn “Evie” R. White, and Aldermen Terry M. A. Brooks I, David R. Conroy, John E. Bauersfeld, Jr., Dan Rockwell, Ann Keefe and Charles "Chuck" O. Austin. Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert and Alderman Dan Rockwell were absent. Staff present included City Manager John C. Phillips, Community and Economic Development Department Director Greg Champagne, Planning Administrator Alan Carmen, Fire Chief Jerry Shirk, Public Works Director Bob Hawes, and Special Projects Manager Sally Heffernan.
City Manager John C. Phillips called attention to the items distributed by the City Clerk – a revised agenda with two corrections, a memo regarding Agenda Item #18 which had been deferred August 23, and a copy of a Press Release that will be in the Argus on Tuesday, September 14 stating that the Election Informational Packets will be available in the Office of the City Clerk beginning Tuesday, September 14. He indicated that the Fire Department would have a presentation on the HazMat Team following the Executive Session, and then Council will adjourn to go outside to view the equipment. He reminded the Council of the meetings with Lyle Sumek on Wednesday, September 15.
A motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman Keefe to recess to Executive Session on matters of Property Acquisition CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
The meeting was recessed at 5:15 p.m.
Mayor Pro-tem White reconvened the regular meeting at 6:10 p.m. At this time, Bob Graff, of the Rock Island Fire Department, along with Fire Chief Jerry Shirk, presented information about the Hazardous Materials Team. Chief Shirk stated that there are about fifty trained members of the HazMat Team, with about ten of them working each day who would show up for an alert involving hazardous materials. He stated that the Homeland Security has required one team per region, and Rock Island is part of one region. He noted that there are not a lot of hazardous materials incidents around here because the Department of Transportation has regulated the vehicles well.
Mr. Graff showed Council some software that can be used to compute the areas that need to be evacuated based on the temperature, wind speed and direction, and other factors such as the type of leak, etc. He stated that there are two types of protection – one is protection in place, where residents are asked to close their windows, turn off their air conditioners and fans, and stay inside until notified. The other is evacuation, where residents are asked to evacuate their residences and/or businesses. This would be done in the case of a serious gas leak.
Mr. Graff discussed the types of hazards, and explained how they would evaluate them and respond to them. He noted that they generally attempt to contact a manager and/or employee familiar with the type of chemicals that might be involved in the incident, and then they have manuals they can refer to that describe in detail the procedure necessary. Chief Shirk noted that when the Fire Inspectors do their inspections, they obtain the contact names and telephone numbers, etc. and keep this information accessible in time of need. Chief Shirk stated that the Homeland Security Agency would supply the money for the monitors and equipment necessary.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Keefe to adjourn the meeting so Council could view the Hazardous Materials vehicle and equipment outside CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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Jeanne F. Paggen, City Clerk
The Rock Island City Council met for regular session at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2004 in the Council Chambers of Rock Island City Hall. Present were Mayor Pro-tem/Alderman Evelyn “Evie” R. White, and Aldermen Terry M. A. Brooks I, David R. Conroy, John E. Bauersfeld, Jr., Dan Rockwell, Ann Keefe and Charles "Chuck" O. Austin. Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert and Alderman Dan Rockwell were absent.
Mayor Pro-tem White called the meeting to order, lead in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of United States of America and gave the Invocation. Following a correction to the Minutes of August 23 by Alderman Keefe - (to delete the statement “…. view the Hazardous Materials Equipment display parked outside of City Hall…”), a motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman Conroy to approve the Minutes of the meeting of August 23 as corrected CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #6
HELPING CITIZENS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DAYS/SEPT. 17, 18
Mayor Pro-tem White called attention to a proclamation declaring September 17 and 18 as “Helping Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Days.”
Agenda Item #7
Mayor Pro-tem White asked Dale Pausch to read a proclamation declaring the week of September 25 through October 2 as “A Week of Prayer and Repentance.” Mr. Pausch commended Council for beginning the meeting with a prayer, and invited all Council members to the Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, September 25 at 8:00 a.m. at the RiverCenter in Davenport. He also distributed flyers regarding the Prayer Breakfast.
Agenda Item #8
418 19 STREET/HANDICAPPED
PARKING SPACE
The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance establishing a Handicapped Parking Space in front of 1720 28th Street. A motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman Conroy to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #9
418 19 STREET/PRIVATE PARKING
LOT
The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance regulating parking on private property at 418 19 Street. A motion made by Alderman Conroy 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, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #10
814 9 AVENUE/PROPERTY ACQUISITION
The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance authorizing acquisition of property at 814 9th Avenue. A motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman Keefe to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
CLAIMS
Agenda Item #11a
CITY ATTORNEY/LEGAL SERVICES
The City Clerk read a statement from the City Attorney in the amount of $5,661.20 for legal services during the month of August.
Agenda Item #11b
EAGLE PRINTING/LETTERHEAD, ETC.
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Eagle Printing in the amount of $2,904.94 for the annual purchase of letterhead, business cards and envelopes.
Agenda Item #11c
SETTLE, INC./2004 SEALCOAT PROGRAM
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Settle, Inc. in the amount of $30,797.62 for work completed on the 2004 Sealcoat Program.
Agenda Item #11d
GARDNER, CARTON AND DOUGLAS/PRETREATMENTP ROGRAM
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Gardner, Carton and Douglas in the amount of $1,230.00 for professional services for the Pretreatment Program – NPDES Permit.
Agenda Item #11e
MENTING MASONRY/PAYNE HOUSE
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Menting Masonry in the amount of $5,250.00.
Agenda Item #11f
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Phoenix Corporation of the Quad Cities in the amount of $49,604.43 for the 14 ½ Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project.
Agenda Item #11g
BRANDT CONSTRUCTION/85 AVENUE
WEST WATERMAIN EXTENSION
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Brandt Construction in the amount of $23,585.89 for the 85th Avenue West Watermain Extension project.
Agenda Item #11h
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Rail City Construction in the amount of $16,194.49 for the 2004 50/50 Sidewalk and Curb Program.
Agenda Item #11i
PEETERS SOD COMPANY/2004 SOD
AND TREE PROGRAM
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Peeters Sod Company in the amount of $828.55 for the 2004 Sod and Tree Program.
Agenda Item #11j
RYAN AND ASSOCIATES/AIR
CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Ryan and Associates in the amount of $4,900.00 for the emergency purchase of an air conditioner compressor for City Hall.
Agenda Item #11k
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Ryan and Associates in the amount of $2,544.96 for emergency air conditioner repairs at City Hall.
Agenda Item #11l
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to McCarthy Improvement Company in the amount of $119,136.60 for the 17th Street Resurfacing.
Agenda Item #11m
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Phoenix Corporation in the amount of $27,380.60 for the 2004 Ditch Cleaning project.
A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Keefe to accept the reports and authorize payments as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #12
The City Clerk read the claims for the weeks of August 20 through September 9 in the amount of $1,744,940.84. A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Austin to allow the claims CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #13
The City Clerk read the payroll for the weeks of August 16 through 29 in the amount of $952,430.03.
|
GENERAL FUND |
$621,791.79 |
|
TIF DISTRICT #1 DOWNTOWN |
521.59 |
|
TIF DISTRICT #2 SOUTH 11 STREET |
192.19 |
|
TIF DISTRICT #3 NORTH 11 STREET |
192.22 |
|
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOP. |
3,318.46 |
|
FEDERAL COPS GRANT |
2,542.65 |
|
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT |
23,583.42 |
|
LIBRARY |
42,946.31 |
|
WATER |
61,172.54 |
|
SEWER |
34,008.32 |
|
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOP |
12,286.19 |
|
SUNSET MARINA |
8,631.04 |
|
PARK AND RECREATION |
78,696.19 |
|
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE |
23,649.40 |
|
ENGINEERING |
27,362.82 |
|
SELF INSURANCE |
1,790.89 |
|
EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE |
893.41 |
|
MLK ACTIVITY FUND |
4,704.76 |
|
DRUG PREVENTION |
4,145.84 |
|
TOTAL |
$952,430.03 |
A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Austin to allow the payroll CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #14
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the Rain Garden Planting Materials, recommending the bids of Lee Gardens in the amount of $868.00, Genesis Nursery in the amount of $527.00, Wallace’s Garden Center in the amount of $3,181.00 and Earth Works in the amount of $832.00. A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to award the bids as recommended and authorize purchase CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #15
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding the state Joint Purchase bid for Liquid Calcium Chloride, recommending the bid of Gasaway Maintenance Company. A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to award the bid as recommended and authorize purchase CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #16
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding the Joint Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Study, requesting direction from Council. A motion was made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Brooks to direct staff to work with the City of Moline to develop an implementation plan for the Study Recommendations.
Alderman Bauersfeld asked about the savings from the Workers Compensation with the new program, and Public Works Director Bob Hawes responded that the program could save a total of $155,000 per year. He noted that the Workers Compensation costs saved are estimated at about $30,000. Alderman Bauersfeld stated that these are soft costs, and they could be eaten by increases in other costs. He asked Mr. Hawes what would happen if the City of Moline decided against the joint solid waste collection. Mr. Hawes responded that the City of Rock Island would have to look again at the savings if they decide to do this alone.
Alderman Conroy stated that he thought this was going to be brought back for more discussion before making a decision on it. He stated that there has been no input from citizens on the one-time clean up. City Manager John C. Phillips noted that there have been calls and comments from citizens, but not a lot has been heard on the one-time clean-up. He stated that the proposal would enhance the service for those residents who call after the spring cleanup asking what to do with their item that they may not have had ready on time for the cleanup week.
Alderman Keefe noted that there was a meeting held recently with the presidents of all the neighborhood groups, and some of them were in the audience to speak to this issue. She noted that this proposal would be the hardest on the poorest of the neighborhoods. Even though each customer will have one free pickup, the people at the meeting felt that the neighborhoods would not be as clean without the one-time all-over effort. Mr. Hawes stated that the neighborhoods can still band together for clean-up week any time they want, choose a collection point, and the Public Works Department will work with them as they have with RICAB and other organizations that want to get rid of things that are not picked up with the weekly service. Alderman White stated that we need a place for public input, and many phases of the proposal are not clear to the public.
Mr. Hawes stated that this agenda item is to ask for direction from Council to study the proposal further to come up with the answers to questions that are being asked. Alderman Keefe asked that they consider looking at two different sizes of cans, since there are some elderly who don’t feel they can handle the large containers and don’t need a large container.
Mike Markell, 2736 6th Avenue, and President of the Greenbush Neighborhood Association, spoke against eliminating the Cleanup Week. He stated that would hurt the neighborhoods that are working to keep their areas clean. He stated that the city should consider the cost to the neighborhood that cannot afford the tipping fees. He noted the items left outside when the Augustana College students leave the houses, and said the Cleanup Week is too early in the year to address this issue.
Robert Schroeder, 1602 89th Avenue West, and Director of the Community Caring Conference, spoke in opposition to eliminating the one Spring Clean Up week. He indicated that many of the residents will not call when they have something to throw out. He stated that the City cannot afford to have debris around the neighborhoods.
Terry Stimpson, 1121 39th Street and President of the Keystone Neighborhood Group, stated her support for the previous comments, and noted that there are alleys with material items that will no longer be picked up, such as mattresses, appliances, fans, etc. She stated that she is not sure if the new system will meet the needs of the people. She also suggested that they consider the ADA requirement and incorporate compliance for the people with disabilities. It was noted that the refuse workers currently work with people who are handicapped to accommodate their needs and this would not change.
Constance Bell, 920 43rd Street, Board member of RICAB, stated that the Clean Up week presented an opportunity to educate the public on the importance of a litter-free society and a clean and safe environment.
Alderman Keefe stated that she is in favor of approaching Moline on the assumption that they will take into account what has been said tonight. Alderman Brooks stated that it would make a difference to have the Clean-Up Week. Alderman Bauersfeld stated that this plan should not deter a neighborhood from working together for one clean up when they want to do it. He noted that the positive side of it was that this could be done more often. He stated that he would wait to see what comes out of the further study by Rock Island and Moline.
Following further discussion, the motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld, to direct staff to work with the City of Moline to develop an implantation plan for the Study Recommendations, CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #17
The City Clerk read a report from the Personnel Department regarding the Bi-State Auction to be held Saturday, September 25, recommending that items listed be declared as surplus and referred to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.
A motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman Brooks to declare the items listed as surplus and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #18
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works
Department regarding the Storm Water Control Ordinance, recommending a policy
for implementation. (NOTE:
This item was on the Agenda of August 23.
At that time, a motion was made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by
Alderman White to approve the guidelines as recommended. An amendment stated by
Mayor Schwiebert and agreed to by Alderman Rockwell and White as an amendment
to their motion - “for a four-year
period commencing with a date in the near future, with notice to go out to the
various applicable users who have done demolition within the last four-year
period.” These motions remained on the
floor from August 23.)
The amendment to the main motion, made August 23 by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman White, FAILED on Voice vote.
The main motion made August 23 by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman White to approve the guidelines as recommended FAILED on a Voice vote.
A motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman Keefe to approve the new guidelines as recommended by staff in the current report CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #19
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a rezoning request from R-3 to R-4 at 524/526 30th Street.
Mike Markell, 2736 6th Avenue, spoke against this use, stating that this is a non-conforming use as it is, and Greenbush does not need this high density. Alan Carmen, Planning Administrator, explained the reason for the request, stating that John Westmoreland is trying to refinance the house, and banks will not accept a non-conforming use. The financial institutions want a rebuild letter, which is not possible to be authorized under current zoning regulations. The recent amendment to the Zoning Ordinance applies to single-family dwellings, but does not carry over to multi-family uses. Mr. Carmen stated that Mr. Westmoreland intends to make both exterior and interior improvements to the building.
Mr. Carmen noted that this is the first request of this kind for a multi-family dwelling, and noted that it will be near other multi-use dwellings. He noted that he would monitor the number of requests they receive from multi-use dwellings. Alderman White asked why there has not been an inside inspection and Mr. Carmen stated that zoning looks at land use, adding that the history of non-compliance at this address is unknown.
John Westmoreland, 2520 26th Street, and current owner of the property noted, stated that this property has been in the family for twenty years and has been a four-plex when his dad purchased it. He stated that there are other income properties in the neighborhood, and this is not blight to the neighborhood or to the street.
Following further discussion, a motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman Keefe to DEFER this for two weeks to allow staff to see what they can do to enhance this to do something similar to what was done for single-family dwellings, FAILED on a Roll Call vote.
The motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to approve the rezoning and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance CARRIED on a Voice vote. Alderman Keefe noted that they still want staff to do the research for multi-family dwellings as requested earlier.
Agenda Item #20
The City Clerk read a memorandum and Resolution from Assistant City Attorney Ted Kutsunis regarding the Extension of the Moratorium on the Issuance of Certain New Liquor Licenses Within the 11th Street Redevelopment Project Area. A motion was made by Alderman Brooks and seconded by Alderman Austin to adopt the Resolution. City Attorney Konecky asked for clarification, stating that the Resolution as presented had no ending date. Alderman Brooks stated that he would like to have this reviewed every year. The motion as stated CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #21
The City Clerk read a report from the Finance Director regarding the Friendship Manor Bond Issue, including a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of the Memorandum of Agreement with Friendship Manor regarding issuance of Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000.00. Alderman Conroy asked if there would be some liability for the City with this, and City Manager John C. Phillips responded that there is not. He stated that Friendship Manor has this done through the City so they can attain Tax Exempt Status. Following discussion, a motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman Keefe to adopt the Resolution as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #22
CITY OF ROCK ISLAND ADOPT A
UNIT /APPOINTMENTS
The City Clerk read a Memorandum from Mayor Schwiebert recommending seven new appointments to the City of Rock Island Adopt-A-Unit Liaison Committee. Mayor Pro-tem White read the names of the appointments as follows: Vonnie Berger, Brian Hollenback, Dan Rockwell, Mike Sterns, Jr., Bob Krohn, Tania Gustafson and Constance Bell. A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Conroy to approve the appointments as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #23
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding the selection of a voting delegate and alternate delegate for the National League of Cities Conference in December. Alderman Bauersfeld nominated Alderman Brooks as the voting delegate, which nomination was seconded by Alderman Conroy and unanimously approved on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #24
PROJECT NOW/STREET CLOSING,
SOUND
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding a request to close off a portion of 19th Street – from the alley south of the Library to 5th Avenue - on Wednesday October 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and a Sound Amplification application for a celebration of Community Action. A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to approve the street closing and Sound Amplification CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #25
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding a request to close off part of 31st Street from 20th Avenue to 1844 31st Street on Saturday, September 18 from 4:00 p.m. to Midnight for a neighborhood block party. A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Conroy to approve the street closing and Sound Amplification CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #26
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding a letter from Matthew Grafton, General Manager of the Four Points by Sheraton regarding an “invitation only” customer appreciation event to be held in their parking lot on September 14 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., with food and alcohol being served. A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to approve the event CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #27
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding an application from Churches United for their annual Quad Cities Crop Walk to be held October 3 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Memorial Christian Church. A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to approve the event CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #28
YARD SALE/STREET CLOSING
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding an application to close off 27th Street from 2200 to 2200 ½ Avenue on September 18 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a neighborhood yard sale. A motion made by Alderman Bauersfeld and seconded by Alderman Keefe to approve the street closing CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #29
STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE/SEPTEMBER 25, OCTOBER 3
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding a request from Rock Island High School to hold their annual Student Hunger Drive at the intersection of 24th Street at 31st Avenue on Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, October 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on each of these days. A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to approve the request CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #30
QUAD CITY MARATHON/RESOLUTION
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding an application and Resolution for the Quad City Marathon to be held September 26. A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to adopt the Resolution and approve the application as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #31
EAST END FAIR/SEPTEBMER 18
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding applications for street closings and Sound Amplification for the annual East End Fair to be held Saturday, September 18 from 12:00 Noon to 5;00 p.m. A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Conroy to approve the street closings and Sound Amplification CARRIED on a Voice vote.
City Manager
John C. Phillips called attention to the highlights noted In the Strategic Plan
Status Report. He indicated that these
could be reviewed for the annual Goal Setting Session coming up September 24
and 25.
Mr. Phillips noted the information
regarding the Auditor Selection process, and asked that one Council member be
part of this team. He suggested that the Council members consider this and
contact the Mayor if they wish to be on this team.
Alderman Keefe noted that the
exterior of the place has improved, but added that they Special Use Permit for
four apartments was denied, and he still has four apartments there. She stated that the streets in this area are
very congested, and the lots are small.
Alan Carmen discussed the situation, stating that he is not currently in
compliance with the zoning stipulations.
He noted that Council granted Mr. Munoz 120 days to have two units
vacated in order to comply with zoning regulations, and this has not been
done. He stated that the attorney for
Mr. Munoz has asked if Mr. Munoz would re-apply for a Special Sue Permit, would
staff recommend denial or approval of the request. Mr. Carmen stated that there have been difficulties contacting
either Mr. Munoz or his attorney, but a Housing Inspector will be contacting
Mr. Munoz to set up a housing inspection.
Council stated that they can reapply after coming into compliance with
the zoning requirement and they will reconsider their decision.
Alderman Bauersfeld noted that St.
Joseph’s Worker House is asking for money for physical improvements and their
request is not being considered under the Social Services requests. He asked other Council members if they
wanted to open this door allowing Social Services to make requests for physical
improvements. Alderman Conroy stated
that he wants to make sure that the CIRLF is fully funded as needed, and also
that the Martin Luther King Center is funded.
He added that he wanted to make sure that all the City Services are
covered by the CDBG funding.
Alderman Keefe announced the East
End Fair to be held Saturday beginning at Noon. She said there would be fun for the whole family, including a
petting zoo from Niabi Zoo and games for the children. She stated that there would be a number of
agencies there with information.
Alderman White stated that the Greenbush Neighborhood had one recently
and they had the Police Department there with bicycles testing. She stated that was very popular with those
in attendance.
SEVENTH WARD
MEETINGS
Alderman Austin stated that his
first Ward Meeting was well attended, and he determined that most of the people
are very happy with the city services as provided. He stated that education and communication with the residents is
important.
CORA ORDINANCE
Mitchell Woods, 3623 34th
Street, Moline, discussed his problems with the CORA Ordinance and asked
Council to reconsider the ordinance. He
stated that it poses an infringement on his right to earn a living, stating
that, because his car was impounded, he was unable to be interviewed for a
job. He noted that the drugs found in
his vehicle did not belong to him, but to another person in the vehicle. He added that, at his court hearing, the
charges were thrown out.
Alderman Bauersfeld stated that the
CORA Ordinance should be reconsidered at the budget time because of the
financial implications.
A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Conroy to recess to Monday, September 20 at 5:00 p.m. CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, White, Keefe and Austin. NAYS: None.
The meeting was recessed at 8:30 p.m.
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Jeanne F. Paggen, City Clerk