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, Margie Mejia-Caraballo, Joy Murphy, and Charles O. Austin III.   Alderman Daniel Rockwell was absent.  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 Pauley gave the Invocation. 

 

Agenda Item #5

Minutes of the meetings of October 13, October 14, and October 16, 2006

 

A motion was made by Alderwoman Murphy, seconded by Alderman Austin, to approve the minutes of the meetings of October 13, October 14, and October 16, 2006 as written.  The motion carried on the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none. 

 

Agenda Item #6

Proclamation declaring October 28th as Make A Difference Day

 

Mayor Schwiebert called the Council’s attention to the proclamation declaring October 28th as Make A Difference Day, noting there is always a need for volunteer service. 

 

Agenda Item #7

Claims

 

It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderman Conroy, to accept the following reports and authorize payments as recommended.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:  those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

a.       Report from Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $17,006.00 to State of Illinois Treasurer for Blackhawk Road widening from 24th Street to 38th Street.

 

b.      Report from Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $235,000.00 to Missman, Stanley & Associates, P.C. for engineering construction inspection services at 85th Ave West; RI Parkway and Turkey Hollow Road. 

 

c.       Report from Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $5,991.00 to Bonnell Industries, Inc. for snow plow parts. 

 

d.      Report from Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $2,645.72 to Davenport Electric Contract Company for emergency electrical repairs at Sunset Marina.

 

e.       Report from Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $3,685.84 to Coe Equipment Inc. for a sewer camera truck CPU. 

 

 

 

f.        Report from Public Works Department regarding payment #2 in the amount of $157,264.75 to Brandt Construction Co. for the 7th Avenue resurfacing between 11th-21st Streets. 

 

g.       Report from Personnel Department regarding payment in the amount of $2,750.00 to Martha Sepeda for a general liability claim.

 

h.       Report from the Personnel Department regarding payment in the amount of $17,062.14 to Califf and Harper for August and September 2006 legal services rendered.

 

Agenda Item #8

Claims for the week of October 13 through October 19 in the amount of  $623,006.76

 

It was moved by Alderman Pauley, seconded by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, to allow the claims.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:  those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #9

Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a commitment in the amount of $3,993.00 for a Roof Deferred Payment Loan at 818 24th Street

 

Alderman Austin moved and Alderwoman Murphy seconded to commit $3,993.00 as recommended for a roof deferred payment loan.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:  those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #10

Report from the Acting City Clerk regarding a request from Belmies Bistro for street closing of 13th Avenue between 29th and 30th Streets on Saturday, October 28th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for an October Fest

 

It was moved by Alderman Pauley, seconded by Alderman Conroy, to approve the request for the closing of 13th Avenue between 29th and 30th Streets on October 28th as recommended.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:  those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #11

Report from the Acting City Clerk regarding a request from Royal Neighbors of America for street closing of the alley between Second Avenue and Third Avenue on Saturday, October 28th, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a fundraiser for Travis Hearn

 

It was moved by Alderman Conroy, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy, to approve the request to close the alley between Second and Third Avenues on October 28th as recommended.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:  those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy,

 

 

Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #12

Report from the Acting City Clerk regarding a request from Friends for #41 for an activity permit on Sunday, November 19th, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a run/walk benefit for Travis Hearn 

 

It was moved by Alderwoman Murphy, seconded by Alderman Austin, to approve the request for an activity permit on November 19th as recommended.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:  those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

 

Agenda Item #13

Items from the City Manager’s Memorandum Packet

 

City Manager Phillips called attention to a number of items found in the memorandum packet, including correspondence regarding parking large trailers on residential streets; announcement the City won a Savvy Award for its branding strategy; information on WIFI zones within the city, including the marina; distribution of leaf collection bags will begin on Wednesday, October 25th; Fright Night in the District still needs costume judges; and the Downtown Strategic Plan will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th, at 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Comedy Sportz.

 

Agenda Item #14

Other Business

 

Alderman Austin noted Senate Bill 585 allows City Councils to adopt policies for electronic participation at Council meetings.  He would like to see an update on e-mail retention, and staff input on electronic meeting participation. 

 

Mayor Schwiebert suggested the City Attorney provide current and previous information on electronic meeting participation, and the Council could review that information during a future study session.

 

Alderman Austin offered that he had nominated Alderman Terry Brooks for a Community Caring Conference Community Hero Award because of his leadership role in the Douglas Park Place project.  He congratulated Alderman Brooks for being chosen an award winner in the individual category.  Alderman Brooks responded by saying the award means a lot to him, particularly because a colleague recognized his involvement and nominated him.

 

Ed Hammer, 2424 7th Avenue, invited all interested parties to attend the Community Caring Conference Community Hero Awards banquet on Friday, October 27th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

 

Larry Hunter, 1725 6th Street, expressed his opinion that the Douglas Park Place project does nothing to create jobs for those in the community who are being exploited; these same services could be received at the Robert Young Center.  He then reminded all convicted felons that they have the right to vote as long as they are not incarcerated.  He also announced his intent to run for First Ward Alderman in 2009. 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

            A motion was made by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderman Pauley, to recess to Executive Session on matters of personnel, litigation, and property acquisition.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:  those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

The meeting was recessed at 7:07 p.m.

 

Agenda Item #15

Recess           

 

Alderman Conroy moved and Alderwoman Murphy seconded to reconvene the regular meeting at 8:00 p.m.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:  those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.  A motion was then made by Alderwoman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Austin to recess to Monday, November 6th  at 5:00 p.m.  The motion carried by the following Aye and No vote:  those voting Aye being Alderman Brooks, Alderman Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.

           

The meeting was recessed at 8:02 p.m.

 

 

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                        Karen DeLathower, Acting City Clerk