The Rock Island City Council met in reconvened session at 5:00 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room of Rock Island City Hall. Present were Mayor Mark W. Schwiebert, presiding, and Aldermen Terry M. A. Brooks I, David A. Conroy, Dennis E. Pauley, Daniel Rockwell, Evelyn "Evie" R. White, Joy Murphy and Charles O. Austin III. Staff present included City Manager John C. Phillips, Public Works Director Bob Hawes, Assistant Personnel Director Troy Larson, Chief of Police John Wright, and Planning Administrator Alan Carmen.
11th STREET
MORATORIUM/NEW LIQUOR LICENSES
City Manager John C. Phillips presented Council with the Moratorium that was adopted in 1999 as part of the 11th Street Plan. He indicated that Council can decide if they want to renew it or not. Planning Administrator Alan Carmen noted that it was part of the plan process, and was included because neighbors were opposed to the environment and problems created by the liquor-licensed establishments. It was noted that Class H liquor licenses were exempt from the Moratorium.
Alderman Brooks stated that he held a meeting with residents recently, several indicating that they want the moratorium lifted but look at additional methods of controlling the problems. He asked if it was possible to put liquor licensees on a probationary period. Mayor Schwiebert, Liquor Commissioner, responded that they have previously issued a license for a trial period when the liquor licensee had a license revoked earlier. He noted that they could not put a probationary period on new liquor licenses. Alderman Brooks indicated the residents at the meeting referred to one specific business that they want to be allowed to have a liquor license. Mayor Schwiebert indicated that they could not make a change for only one business that would affect a lot of other businesses and neighbors.
Mayor Schwiebert stated that there is also a concern about what is brought to a neighborhood. He noted that he has heard that people walk across 11th Street without watching for cars, which is unsafe for them as well as for the drivers. Chief John Wright stated that there has been a decrease in problems since the moratorium. He also noted that the elimination of the sale of liquor after 1:00 a.m. in convenience stores has helped. Consensus of Council was to place the Moratorium on the Agenda for the next meeting, which is November 7. Alderman Conroy stated that he hoped that people would at the meeting to state their opinion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman White to recess to Executive Session on Personnel CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None. The meeting was recessed at 5:50 p.m.
Mayor Schwiebert reconvened the regular meeting at 6:35 p.m. A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman White to adjourn the meeting CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None. The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
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Jeanne F. Paggen, City Clerk
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 A. Conroy, Dennis E. Pauley, Daniel Rockwell, Evelyn "Evie" R. White, Joy Murphy and Charles O. Austin III.
Mayor Schwiebert called the meeting to order and lead in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Alderman White gave the Invocation. A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Murphy to approve the Minutes of the meeting of October 17 as printed CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Mayor Schwiebert noted that one item did not get on the printed agenda. Don Leatherman, of the Public Works Department, was presented with the Employee of the Quarter award. City Manager John Phillips indicated that Mr. Leatherman has worked for the City since 1979. He received this nomination for his work with the installation of the LED traffic signal system. The project was scheduled to take eighteen months, and Mr. Leatherman and his co-workers completed the project in six months.
Agenda Item #6
Mayor Schwiebert called attention to the proclamation declaring November 5, 2005 as Elks Esquire Lodge #1648 and Elite Temple #1265 Day.
Agenda Item #7
Mayor Schwiebert read a proclamation declaring November 5 as Saint George Greek Orthodox Church Day. He presented it to Father Leo Gavrilos of Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, who spoke briefly on his plans to have his church become pro-active in the community. Mayor Schwiebert noted that the Greek Festival held earlier this fall was a success. Father Gavrilos also talked about the 95th Anniversary Dinner that will be held November 5 at the church.
Agenda Item #8
4516 85 AVENUE WEST/EMINENT DOMAIN
The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property at 4516 85th Avenue West by Eminent Domain. A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Murphy to whether or not 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
4528 85 AVENUE WEST/EMINENT DOMAIN
The City Clerk read a Special Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property at 4528 85th Avenue West by Eminent Domain. A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Pauley 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.
Alderman Conroy stated that he does not take these lightly, and prefers not to use eminent domain. He explained that this is for a very important project. Alderman White noted that it is a narrow strip of property and the City is not taking all of the property belonging to these people. City Attorney John Konecky indicated that they might have reached an agreement with the owners of one piece of property. He added that the ordinances allow for continued negotiations with the property owner.
CLAIMS
Agenda Items 10 a through e
A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Murphy to accept the reports and authorize payments as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None. The claims were as follows:
a. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Gardner Carton and Douglas in the amount of $2,299.80 for professional services for the Pretreatment Program.
b. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to C. H. Langman & Son in the amount of $119,450.98 for the 9th Avenue resurfacing from 14th to 17th Street.
c. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to C. H. Langman & Son in the amount of $248,101.04 for the 15th Street Resurfacing from 15th Avenue to 7th Avenue.
d. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Missman, Stanley & Associates in the amount of $8,231.55 for the 24th Street Resurfacing from 17th Street to Blackhawk Road.
e. Report
from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Peterson Parking Lot
Striping in the amount of $39,959.15 for work completed on the 2005 Pavement
Marking Contract.
Agenda Item #11
OCTOBER 14 THROUGH 20
The City Clerk read the claims for the week of October 14 through 20 in the amount of $408,776.68.
A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to allow the claims CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
BIDS/PURCHASES
Agenda Item #12
CITYWORKS, ARCVIEW
LICENSES/PURCHASE
The City Clerk read a report from the Information Technical Services Department regarding the purchase of one networked and one seat license of Cityworks from Azteca in the amount of $11,564, and eight individual ArcView Licenses and one floating ArcView license form ESRI in the amount of $12,400. City Manager John Phillips reviewed the way this program will be used throughout the city. Information Technical Services Director Claire Gordon also reviewed the program and commended Randy Tweet for his assistance with the project.
Following discussion, a motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman White to approve purchases as recommended and authorize payments CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #13
BONNELL INDUSTRIES/SNOW PLOW PARTS
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding quotations for Snow Plow parts, recommending the bid of Bonnell Industries in the amount of $20,168.70. A motion made by Alderman Rockwell and seconded by Alderman Murphy to award the bid and authorize the purchase as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS
Agenda Item #14
ACE TREE SERVICE, TURKLE’S TREE
SERVICE/TREE CONTRACTS
The City Clerk read a report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the annual tree removal and trimming contracts. The recommendation was that the bids be awarded to Ace Tree Service for tree removal and stumping in the amount of $37,500.00 and for the general tree trimming in the amount of $4,488.00, and to Turkle’s Tree Service for the downtown tree trimming in the amount of $7,455.00. A motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Austin to award the contracts 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 #15
HYVEE/EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
The City Clerk read a report from the Personnel Department regarding the contract for the annual Employee Holiday Luncheon, recommending the proposal be accepted from HyVee in the amount of $6.99 per person. A motion made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Murphy to accept the proposal from HyVee as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #16
ENVIRONET INC./ASBESTOS SURVEY
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a contract with EnviroNet Inc. in the amount not to exceed $3,600 for the asbestos survey of the Willey property at 4325 Third Avenue. A motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Brooks to award the contract 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.
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Agenda Item #17
STORM WATER ORDINANCE/AMENDMENT
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding an amendment to the Storm Water Ordinance that would change the time period for compliance from three years to five years for projects receiving preliminary plat approval prior to March of 2004. A motion made by Alderman Pauley and seconded by Alderman Austin to approve the change as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #18
SYLVAN SLOUGH NATURAL AREA/PROJECT
MANAGER-RESIDENT ENGINEER
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding the selection of a project manager/resident engineer for the Sylvan Slough natural Area, recommending that staff be authorized to solicit Requests for Qualifications for qualified individuals to serve in this position. A motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Conroy to authorize staff to solicit the Requests for Qualifications as recommended CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
Agenda Item #19
725 19 STREET/SPECIAL USE PERMIT
REQUEST
The City Clerk read a report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request from Richard Hansen to apply for a Special Use Permit to operate a chiropractic office at his residence at 725 19th Street. A motion made by Alderman Murphy and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to allow Mr. Hansen to apply for a Special Use Permit CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #20
25 AVENUE AND 47 STREET/DIAGONAL
PARKING REQUEST
The City Clerk read a report from the Traffic Engineering Committee regarding a request from Bruce Peterson and neighbors for diagonal parking in the cul-de-sac at 25th Avenue and 47th Street. A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Rockwell to approve the request and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance CARRIED on a Voice vote.
Agenda Item #21
2207 46 STREET/SOUND AMPLIFICATION
The City Clerk read a report from the City Clerk regarding a Sound Amplification application for a Neighborhood Halloween Party on October 29 from 5:00 p.m. to Midnight at 2207 46th Street. A motion made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Conroy to approve the Sound Amplification request CARRIED on a Voice vote.
There were no items discussed from the City Manager’s Memorandum packet.
OTHER BUSINESS
Alderman White called attention to the Greenbush Halloween Party Saturday night. The children will go Trick or Treating in the Sav-A-Lot parking lot, and then will go to the Broadway Presbyterian Church for a movie.
Alderman Pauley congratulated Mayor Schwiebert for his presentation to the Illinois Gaming Board last week. He noted that there appeared to be some confusion of issues, and Mayor Schwiebert was able to straighten them out and the vote was unanimous in favor of the move for Jumer’s.
Alderman Conroy stated that the state is working on the railroad tracks by Andalusia Road, and there are no detour signs. Public Works Director Bob Hawes stated that they could put some temporary detour signs up since the project is to be completed this week.
Alderman Brooks noted that a school crossing is needed on 11th Street. Mr. Hawes stated that Traffic Engineering would look at this and come back to Council.
Alderman Rockwell asked about 24th Street, and Mr. Hawes stated that it should be done by Thanksgiving.
Alderman Brooks asked about the streets in the Longview area, and Mr. Hawes stated that they are almost completed now, and should be all done in two weeks.
Timothy Dooling, 14 ½ Street and 9th Avenue, spoke to Council about the theft of his black backpack. He indicated that the investigation was not done correctly because there were witnesses that were never interviewed. He stated that these were not manufactured crimes and offered to take a polygraph about the incidents.
RECESS-
A motion made by Alderman Brooks and seconded by Alderman Murphy to recess to Monday, November 7 at 5:00 p.m. CARRIED on a Roll Call vote. AYES: Aldermen Brooks, Conroy, Pauley, Rockwell, White, Murphy and Austin. NAYS: None.
The meeting was recessed at 7:20 p.m.
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Jeanne F. Paggen, City Clerk