The Rock Island City Council met in regular session at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2003, in the Council Chambers of Rock Island City Hall. Present were Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert, presiding, and Aldermen Terry M. A. Brooks I, David R. Conroy, John E. Bauersfeld, Jr., Daniel Rockwell, Evelyn "Evie" R. White, Ann L. Keefe and Frank J. Forlini, Jr.
Mayor Schwiebert called the meeting to Order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Alderman Keefe gave the Invocation. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Forlini to approve the Minutes of the meeting of September 15 as printed CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #6
Labor Day Parade Committee members Grace Shirk and Janice Berry, along with Mayor Schwiebert presented the awards to the winners of the Labor Day Parade.
Mayor’s Cup
Winner:
The District
Marshal’s
Choice:
Girl scout Troop 5246
Council’s Choice:
Royal Neighbors of America
Rock Island High School Band
Francis Willard School
Rock Island Moose Lodge
Lincoln Elementary School
Savior Soul Band & St. Pius Youth Group
Red Hot Mama’s/Red Hat Society
Citizen’s
Choice:
Springhill Estates Poker Club
Terror in the Woods
Rock Island Housing Authority
Klauer Heating and Air Conditioning
Hair Cutlery
MetroSteppers – Metropolitan Youth Program
Parade
Committee’s Choice:
Second Baptist Church
Best Decorated Home: (along the Parade Route)
Tom and Julie Engels – 1911 24th Street
Agenda Item #7
Mayor Schwiebert called attention to a proclamation declaring Monday, September 22 as American Business Women’s Day.
Agenda Item #8
The City Clerk read a Resolution of Support for the Illinois Quad Cities Unified Economic Growth Strategy. Rick Baker, Executive Director of the Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce, spoke to Council regarding the purpose of the Resolution, and noted that other area cities already have, or plan to, adopt the Resolution. A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman White to adopt the Resolution CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #9a
The City Clerk read a report from the Personnel Department recommending payment to Attorney Doug Scovil in the amount of $1,278.00 for legal services.
Agenda Item #9b
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Valley Construction in the amount of $8,274.86 for emergency repair of a storm sewer at 2009 23rd Street.
Agenda Item #9c
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Kelly Construction in the amount of $25,235.15 for the 2003 Catch Basin Rebuild Program Project.
Agenda Item #9d
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to General Constructors in the amount of $139,777.88 for the Sunset Marina Upland Improvements.
Agenda Item #9e
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Abonmarche Consultants in the amount of $10,580.10 for additional work on the Sunset Marina Master Plan.
A motion made by Alderman Forlini and seconded by Alderman Bauersfeld to accept the reports and authorize payments as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #10
The City Clerk read the claims for the week of September 12 through 18 in the amount of $443,321.36. A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to allow the claims CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #11
The City Clerk read the payroll for the weeks of September 1 through 14 in the amount of $931,182.72.
|
GENERAL FUND |
$617,788.95 |
|
TIF DISTRICT #1 DOWNTOWN |
2,352.80 |
|
TIF DISTRICT #2 SOUTH 11 STREET |
182.91 |
|
TIF DISTRICT #3 NORTH 11 STREET |
182.89 |
|
KING CENTER |
3,176.92 |
|
FEDERAL COPS GRANT |
4,262.02 |
|
COMMUNITY DEV. BLOCK GRANT |
20,343.86 |
|
LIBRARY |
40,407.64 |
|
ELDERLY SERVICES CONTRIBUTION |
596.94 |
|
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS |
7,532.26 |
|
WATER |
55,159.02 |
|
SEWER |
39,836.89 |
|
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEV. |
5,705.18 |
|
BRIDGE |
786.56 |
|
SUNSET MARINA |
8,348.77 |
|
PARK AND RECREATION |
84,569.63 |
|
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE |
23,415.34 |
|
SELF INSURANCE |
1,893.84 |
|
EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE |
972.73 |
|
CAFETERIA PLAN |
5,292.24 |
|
MLK ACTIVITY FUND |
4,952.78 |
|
DRUG PREVENTION |
3,422.55 |
|
TOTAL |
$931,182.72 |
A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Forlini to allow the payroll CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #12
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request from Ivory Dean for permission to apply for a Special Use Permit to have an auto sales business at 2641 7th Avenue. A motion made by Alderman Forlini and seconded by Alderman Brooks to allow Mr. Dean to apply for a Special Use Permit as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #13
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a final plat of Schaubroeck’s Addition. A motion made by Alderman Forlini and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to approve the plat as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #14
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request from William Tacey to disconnect from the City for 3720 Blackhawk Road. A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Forlini to deny the request as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #15
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request from Michelle Pullen to disconnect from the City for approximately 6301 27th Street. Michelle Pullen spoke to Council about her request, stating that she plans to build a house on this property and was looking at some options, this being one of them. She indicated that there did not seem to be a disadvantage to Council approving her request, since she does not receive City services at this time.
Alderman Bauersfeld stated that he would like to see properties connected to the city, and de-annexing at this time would not send the right signal to the other property owners. He noted that he has not discussed his ideas with the other Council members yet, either, but plans to do so. He stated that his goal would be to have development occurring while maintaining a stable environment. Alderman Conroy stated that he prefers to see properties annexed rather than de-annexing from the city to see the city grow. Alderman Forlini explained that the water/sewer connection can be done without being annexed to the city, and one can be annexed to the city without the sewer/water connection. Following discussion, a motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Forlini to deny the request as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #16
PROJECT
FACELIFT PROGRAM/804 20 STREET
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for a commitment from the City Council for the Project Facelift Program in the amount of $7,700.00 at 804 20th Street. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Conroy to commit $7,700.00 as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #17
ROOF
STANDARD PAYMENT LOAN/1619 33 STREET
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request for a commitment from the City Council for the Roof Standard Payment Loan in the amount of $4,757.00 at 1619 33rd Street. A motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Forlini to commit $4,757.00 as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #18
UNITED
WAY/BANNERS
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding a letter from Jennifer Nolan, Vice President of Brand Strategy for United Way, requesting permission to hang United Way banners on eight light poles located in the downtown District area. A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to approve the request as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #19
PUBLIC
HEARING/OCTOBER 13
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk recommending the date of October 13 for a public hearing on a waiver of signature requirement for a Liquor License at 1232 30th Street. John Sant’Amour spoke to Council, noting that they do not plan to open a liquor store or bar, but rather would like to be able to sell fine wines with the food they plan to serve.
Following discussion, a motion made by Alderman Keefe and seconded by Alderman Conroy to approve the date of October 13 for the public hearing as recommended CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item 320
DISTRICT/CONCERTS
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding an application from Kai Driessen for two concerts on the west side of the District October 10 and 17. A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman White to approve the application CARRIED on a Voice vote.
ITEMS
FROM THE CITY MANAGER’S MEMORANDUM
Public Works Director/Acting City Manager Bob Hawes called attention to the information from the Government Finance Officers Association noting that Rock Island has again received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The Finance Director is on vacation, so the formal presentation will be scheduled for a later date.
OTHER
BUSINESS – COUNCIL
Alderman Bauersfeld and Alderman Forlini attended the Illinois Municipal League Conference in Chicago recently, and both shared information from the sessions they attended. Alderman Bauersfeld noted that he had information for staff on Homeland Security as well as the Stormwater issue. He discussed information he plans to share with the City Manager regarding an analysis of the community for retail expansion purposes. Alderman Forlini noted that the sessions he attended included one on software to be used for ambulance billing procedures, one regarding changes in IMRF, and one regarding the West Nile Virus. He discussed the problems that are generated by ditches and other small areas of standing water, noting that mosquito breeding is not limited to hot weather. Mr. Hawes noted that they treated ditches this past year, following recommendations from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Alderman Conroy discussed the groundbreaking for Highland Place, a new housing development in Southwest Rock Island.
Alderman Keefe announced the Sixth Ward Town Meeting to be held Monday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Longfellow School. She stated that the City Manager and Public Works Director will be there to answer questions, and all members of the Council are invited to attend as well as residents of the city.
Mayor Schwiebert also discussed the
groundbreaking for Highland Place, and noted that this was a good week for Rock
Island, with the purchase of the Eagle Food Store by TESCO.
OTHER
BUSINESS – AUDIENCE
There were no members of the audience who wished to speak at this time.
RECESS
A motion made by Alderman White and seconded by Alderman Conroy to recess to Monday, October 6 at 5:00 p.m. CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Bauersfeld, Rockwell, White, Keefe and Forlini. NAYS: None.
The meeting was recessed at 7:50 p.m.
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Jeanne F. Paggen, City Clerk