The Rock Island City Council met in Study 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 Conroy, Dennis E. Pauley, Margie Mejia-Caraballo, Joy Murphy, and Charles O. Austin III. Also present were City Manager John Phillips, Finance Director Bill Scott, Planning and Redevelopment Administrator Alan Carmen, City Engineer Jim Johnson, Jason McKenzie of Stanley Consultants and City Attorney John Konecky. Alderman Stephen L. Tollenaer was absent.
ILLINOIS 92 TRAFFIC STUDY
City Manager John Phillips opened the discussion by stating that the City had received a State grant supplemented with local funds to study the corridor from the east end that comes from Moline to 11th Street. Mr. Phillips noted that there are implications for the City, different neighborhoods, the downtown and the riverfront. Mr. Phillips then inquired upon City Engineer Jim Johnson and Jason McKenzie of Stanley Consultants to discuss the Illinois 92 Study results.
Mr. Johnson indicated there were three (3) areas evaluated by the Illinois 92 traffic Study for feasibility. Mr. Johnson first discussed the area of IL. 92 from 38th Street to 46th Street, which included the possibility of operating 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue as two-way Streets, and moving IL. 92 off 7th Avenue.
Alderman Austin inquired as to whether future development regarding Columbia Park (east and west of 38th Street) was considered in the study. Jason McKenzie of Stanley consultants responded no, but stated that Bi-State was familiar with the future development, and they provided a twenty year projection for traffic. Mr. McKenzie then showed Council a twenty year (2027) projection of traffic flow.
After more Council discussion regarding IL.92 from 38th Street to 46th Street, Mr. Johnson discussed the options for IL. 92 from 24th Street to 38th Street including reducing 5th Avenue from three (3) westbound lanes, and two (2) eastbound lanes to two (2) lanes in each direction. Mr. Johnson also discussed rerouting IL. 92 traffic from 1st Avenue to 4th and 5th Avenues. The two options that were investigated for this concept include; converting 16th Street and 17th Street to one-way pairs south of 1st Avenue, and upgrading the 11th Street Interchange on the Rock Island Parkway to a full diamond Interchange.
After Mr. Johnson explained each of the areas, he commented that the relocation of IL. 92 from 1st Avenue to 4th and 5th Avenues and connecting back into IL. 92 with an upgrade on 11th Street was the best option, although it would be more costly than converting 16th and 17th Street to a one-way pair.
Mr. Johnson noted that the option of converting 16th and 17th Street to a one-way pair would have the most impacts to adjacent land use in which parking would be lost; the close proximity of the two intersections precludes the installation of a traffic signal at 16th Street, and would result in congestive issues for eastbound IL. 92 traffic turning onto 5th Avenue; and stop control along 16th and 17th Streets would be removed at 2nd and 3rd Avenues complicating pedestrian accessibility within the business district.
After more discussion regarding the options, Mayor Schwiebert inquired as to what the costs would be for the options. Mr. McKenzie explained that an upgrade from 11th street to 46th street to a two-way would be approximately $2.8 million dollars; the elimination of the 3rd west bound lane from 24th Street to 38th Street would be $300,000.00; 16th Street to 17th Street one-way pair option would be $800,000.00; and the 11th Street interchange option from 24th Street to 11th Street would be $2.6 million dollars.
City Manager John Phillips commented that one year from now, the City will have the opportunity to submit projects for the new Surface Transportation Act, and the City will try to have something included in that congressional piece of legislation that identifies projects. Mr. Phillips also commented that this is a priority and a good project, and it will be one of the City’s major transportation initiatives. Mr. Phillips also explained the appropriations process for earmarks regarding this project. Mr. Phillips concluded that the CIP will be presented on Monday, December 3, 2007.
PROPERTY TAX LEVY
City Manager John Phillips inquired upon Finance Director Bill Scott to provide details of the report regarding Fiscal Year 2009 Budget/Property Tax Levy.
Mr. Scott stated that it is required by Law to make a decision on whether or not to hold a Public Hearing on the Property Tax Levy. Mr. Scott explained that the City would have to hold a Public Hearing if the Levy would increase from last year’s property tax extension of 5% or more. Mr. Scott offered that it is recommended that there will not be an increase in the Property Tax Rate. Therefore, a Public Hearing would not be necessary.
Mr. Scott referred to the last page of the report that was included in the memo packet, and stated that it was the assumption that the City will have a 4.98% growth in the City’s equalized assessed valuation. There would be no change in the rate, and the Levy would go up at 4.96%, which would produce a total of $511,128.00.
Mr. Scott then gave an explanation of each fund. Mr. Scott offered that the General Fund provides less than $100,000.00 for General Fund operations, and there was a 2.7% increase. The Police Pension fund difference is at $84,000.00 with a 5.3% increase; the Firefighters Pension Fund is at a $137,384.00 difference with a 10.4% increase; the Library has a difference of $97,150.00 with a 5.4% increase; and Parks has a total of $80, 263.00 with a 5.0% increase. Mr. Scott also explained the charts that accompanied the report.
Mr. Scott then stated that currently in the General Fund, there is a $240,000.00 shortfall in that budget, and that includes the proposed Property Tax Levy. Mr. Scott noted that staff feels that they can eliminate the shortfall as the Budget is refined.
Mr. Scott concluded by giving the Budget Schedule for Fiscal Year 2008/2009. Mr. Scott pointed out that the Budget would be presented on Monday, February 18, 2007; The Levy Ordinance would be scheduled for adoption on Monday, December 17, 2007; Budget review is scheduled for Saturday, February 23, 2007 and Saturday, March, 1, 2007; the Public Hearing on the Budget Ordinance will be Monday, March 3, 2007; and the adoption of the Budget Ordinance is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2007.
SCHREIBER/ANDERSON ARMORY PARK PROPOSAL
City Manager John Phillips stated that the Armory Park Proposal was on the agenda for Council action tonight. Mr. Phillips indicated that Planning and Redevelopment Administer Alan Carmen would present details regarding the proposal.
Mr. Carmen stated to Council that two (2) items would be on the Agenda tonight for approval regarding Armory Park. The first item would be the ALTA Land Survey agreement, and the second item would be the Downtown Riverfront Park Preliminary Design Scope of Services proposal with Schreiber/Anderson and Associates.
Mr. Carmen indicated various details in the proposal. Mr. Carmen stated that Schreiber/Anderson will take the modified teardrop option, which leaves part of the eastern portion of the stage and Armory in place, and will plan out the balance of the improvements on the property. Mr. Carmen also indicated there are two or three concepts noted in the proposal that will be without the Armory structure in place. Mr. Carmen offered that Schreiber /Anderson will look at the conversations with Council, staff, the public and other stakeholders to determine what the options would be for designing and using the Armory site space in terms of cost, facilities, the staging area, maintenance issues, and specific features tied to various amenities previously discussed. Mr. Carmen then stated that detailed design plans, engineering and construction bids would be prepared at a later date.
Mr. Carmen stated that the cost ($375,262.00 plus $15,144.00 in reimbursable expenses) for the preliminary design for Armory Park was a big number. Mr. Carmen also noted that the development cost for the entire riverfront site could be between seven (7) to ten (10) million dollars or more. Mr. Carmen commented that this is a large project, which will have the potential for a significant and major long-term impact on the community.
Discussion followed with Mayor Schwiebert commenting that he was very surprised and shocked by the cost.
Alderman Conroy as well as the rest of Council had concerns relating to the cost of the project.
The Council inquired upon Mr. Carmen to discuss possible revisions of the project with Schreiber/Anderson Associates regarding the cost and various other details concerning the proposal.
After more discussion, Council agreed not to vote on Agenda Item #17 (the Downtown Riverfront Park Preliminary Design Services Agreement). It was noted that a motion would be made on Agenda Item #17 at tonight’s regular meeting to defer the item to Monday, December 3, 2007.
ACTION ON SPECIAL USE PERMIT AT 4314 28
AVENUE
City Manager Phillips stated that Mr. Kerchner sent a letter stating that he was withdrawing the request for a Special Use Permit to maintain an existing window washing business at his home located at 4314 28th Avenue. Mr. Phillips stated that the action for this item was deferred from Monday, November 5, 2007 Public Hearing; and noted that a motion was on the floor for tonight to deny the request.
Mr. Carmen commented that Mr. Kerchner’s Attorney had advised him that a Special Use Permit was not necessary because Mr. Kerchner does not have any employees that actually occupy his dwelling. Mr. Carmen also offered that Mr. Kerchner believes that if an employee parks his personal vehicle on a public street instead of parking on the property then the employee would not be coming onto the property, and the Zoning Ordinance would not apply.
City Attorney John Konecky stated that according to the language in the Zoning Ordinance, Mr. Kerchner could operate his business out of his residence and meet all ten (10) conditions, and not be considered a major home occupation. Mr. Konecky also offered that according to the Zoning Ordinance, Mr. Kerchner would not be required to obtain a Special Use Permit assuming it is a minor home occupation.
Mayor Schwiebert commented that the neighbors had spoken with one voice on Monday, November 5, 2007 at the Public Hearing; and if the motion is not acted on, the neighbors would feel let down. Mayor Schwiebert also stated that there was enough evidence to warrant action.
City Attorney Konecky stated that a motion is appropriate and timely when a request is readily there, but Mr. Kerchner has withdrawn his request. Mr. Konecky acknowledged that the motion on the floor could still be acted upon if Council desired to do so.
City Attorney Konecky indicated to Council that the Zoning Ordinance should be revised to better identify the process of regulating major home occupations. Mr. Konecky noted that the language in the Zoning Ordinance, which identifies major home occupations, should be authorized by the Board of Zoning Appeals in all residential zoning districts. Mr. Konecky stated that this process identification could be deleted from the Board of Zoning Appeals authorization, and better identified in the section regulating Special Use Permits and major home occupations.
After more discussion, Council agreed to act on the deferred action from Monday, November 5, 2007 regarding the motion on the floor to deny the request for the Special Use Permit.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion made by Alderman Brooks and seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to adjourn the meeting carried on a roll call 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 adjourned at 6:29 p. m.
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Aleisha L. Patchin, City Clerk
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. City Manager John Phillips was also present. Alderman Stephen L. Tollenaer was absent.
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. Mayor Schwiebert gave the Invocation.
Agenda Item #5
Minutes of the Meeting of November 12, 2007.
A motion was made by Alderman Austin and seconded by Alderman Conroy to approve the Minutes of the Meeting of November 12, 2007 as written. 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 #6
Public
Hearing on a request from Emeterio Granado to amend an approved Special Use
Permit for a sandwich shop and carry out restaurant to allow a Mexican
restaurant (carry out along with a
self-order eat-in area) at 2035 9th Street.
Mayor
Schwiebert closed the regular meeting at 6:47 p.m. and opened a Public Hearing
on a request from Emeterio Granado to amend an approved Special Use Permit
for a sandwich shop and carry out restaurant to allow a Mexican restaurant (carry
out along with a self-order eat-in area) at 2035 9th Street.
Mayor
Schwiebert swore in Mr. Granado.
Mr.
Granado of 835 5th Avenue in Moline, Illinois addressed the Council
and stated that he previously had a restaurant on 7th Street in
Moline, and wanted to move due to an increase in rent at that location. Mr. Granado
also stated that due to the lack of Mexican Restaurants on 9th
Street in Rock Island, he felt that would be a great location for his
restaurant.
Mayor
Schwiebert read the stipulations for approval of the request, which included:
that the business be limited to four (4) employees; hours of operation be
limited to 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; that
a minimum of six (6) off-street parking spaces be provided; that two signs be
allowed (re-use of existing projecting attached 3’ x 4’ sign), and a proposed
32 square foot attached unlighted sign on the north façade; and the property
shall meet all applicable code requirements.
Mayor
Schwiebert inquired to Mr. Granado if he was aware of the stipulations and
understood that he must comply. Mr. Granado responded yes.
Alderman
Conroy inquired to Mr. Granado whether the hours were correct for his business.
Mr.
Granado responded that there was a possibility that he may not stay open until
10:00 p.m. on Sunday, but may want to extend the hours on Friday until 10:00
p.m.
Alderman
Pauley inquired as to what the time line would be for opening the restaurant.
Mr.
Granado stated that he wanted to buy the building, and once everything was
processed, he hoped to open the restaurant sometime in January.
Mayor
Schwiebert inquired as to whether there was anyone who wished to speak in favor
of the Special Use Permit application.
Mr.
Levin of 3201 36th Avenue stepped forward. Mayor Schwiebert swore in
Mr. Levin.
Mr.
Levin addressed the Council and stated that Mr. Granado and his family were
decent and good people.
Ms.
Mary Ann Garcia, residing at 129 18th Avenue A in Moline, Illinois
and agent for Mr. Granado stepped forward.
Mayor Schwiebert swore in Ms. Garcia.
Ms.
Garcia stated that it is a great opportunity to bring in a business that will
be beneficial to the community. Ms. Garcia noted that alcohol would not be
served at this restaurant.
Mayor
Schwiebert inquired as to whether there was anyone who wished to speak in
opposition to the Special Use Permit application. No one stepped forward.
With
no other persons present to speak in favor of, or in opposition to the Special
Use Permit application, Mayor Schwiebert closed the Public Hearing and
reconvened the regular meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Alderman Pauley moved and Alderman Conroy seconded to approve the request for an amended Special Use Permit at 2035 9th Street subject to stipulations as recommended with a confirmed change in hours of operation limited to Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance. 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 #7
A Special
Ordinance annexing property located at 3300 Blackhawk Road.
It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance annexing property located at 3300 Blackhawk Road. 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 #8
A Special
Ordinance amending a zoning district and zoning map from an R-1 (one family
residence) district to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) district at 3300
Blackhawk Road.
Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo moved and Alderman Austin seconded to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance amending a zoning district and zoning map from an R-1 (one family residence) district to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) district at 3300 Blackhawk Road. 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
A Special
Ordinance amending Special Ordinance No. 075-2007 by deleting section one and
inserting in section one that Type B residential permit parking area on both
sides of 23rd Street between 5th and 6th
Avenues is restricted to Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and
not in effect on Sunday or Wednesday; and Type B residential permit parking
area is eliminated in front of 553 23rd Street, and in front of 2300
5th Avenue.
It was moved by Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, seconded by Alderman Brooks to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance amending Special Ordinance No. 075-2007 by deleting section one and inserting in section one that Type B residential permit parking area on both sides of 23rd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues is restricted to Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and not in effect on Sunday or Wednesday; and Type B residential permit parking area is eliminated in front of 553 23rd Street, and in front of 2300 5th Avenue. 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
CLAIMS
It was moved by Alderman Pauley, seconded by Alderman Conroy, 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 Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
a.
Report
from the Personnel Department regarding payment in the amount of $1,983.80 to
Sandra Oliver for General Liability Claim.
b.
Report
from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $28,871.64
to C.H. Langman and Son Inc. for the 2007 Fire Hydrant Installations. (309)
c.
Report
from the Public Works Department regarding payment #1 and final in the amount
of $82,597.35 to Freehill Asphalt Inc. for the 2007 Joint and Crack Sealing
Program. (310)
d. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment #3 and final in the amount of $13,894.00 to Northwest Restoration for City Hall Tuckpointing and Exterior Cleaning. (311)
Agenda Item #11
Claims for the week of November 9 through November 15
in the amount of $400.00.
Alderman Conroy moved and Alderman Brooks seconded 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 #12
Report from the
Public Works Department regarding the purchase of a hydraulic pipe cutter from
E.H. Wachs Company in the amount of $7,542.00.
It was moved by Alderman Pauley, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to approve the purchase 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
Report from the
Public Works Department regarding bids for elevator replacement at City Hall,
recommending the bid be awarded to Kone Elevator in the amount of $109,511.00.
Alderman Austin moved and Alderwoman Murphy 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 Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #14
Report from the
Community and Economic Development Department regarding bids for roof
replacement and plumbing services for the DeSoto Arts building, recommending
the bids be awarded to Economy Roofing in the amount of $71,015.00 and CJ Now
Plumbing in the amount of $8,710.00.
It was moved by Alderman Austin, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to award the bids 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 Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #15
Report from the General Administration regarding an extension of legal services agreement with Konecky, Koenig, Kutsunis and Weng, recommending the extension from April, 2008 through March, 2009 pursuant to the terms of the April, 2004 agreement.
Alderman Pauley moved and Alderman Conroy seconded to approve the extension of legal services agreement 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 Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo, Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #16
Report from the
General Administration regarding a legislative consultant contract extension
with the Ferguson Group, recommending the extension for one (1) additional twelve
month period at a rate of $8,700.00 per month plus expenses.
It was moved by Alderman Conroy, seconded by Alderwoman Murphy to approve the contract extension as recommended, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.
Discussion followed with Mayor Schwiebert inquiring upon City Manager Phillips to describe what the contract entails.
City Manager John Phillips stated that this will be the third year of this agreement. Mr. Phillips commented that staff met with the Ferguson Group last week to review proposed appropriations for next year as well as an update on appropriations that are slated and planned for this budget year. Mr. Phillips indicated that there was a Senate and House Conference Committee last week that agreed to $500,000.00 for the MetroLink project. Mr. Phillips also acknowledged that the House Senate Bill included $670,000.00 for the Martin Luther King Center expansion. Mr. Phillips offered that the City has several projects in the works; and three (3) other projects that are subject to approval of the President provided that the President signs the legislation; and the Congress and President come to a decision regarding the appropriation bills.
Mr. Phillips concluded that the Ferguson Group has represented the City with the City’s congressional delegations to acquire these designated funds for the City’s priorities.
After comments by City Manager John Phillips, 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 #17
Report from the
Community and Economic Development Department regarding the Downtown Riverfront
Armory Park Preliminary Design services agreement with Schreiber Anderson and
Associates, recommending an amount not to exceed $375,262.00 plus $15,144.00 in
reimbursable expenses.
Alderman Conroy moved and Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo seconded to defer Agenda Item #17 until Monday, December 3, 2007. 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 #18
Report from the
Community and Economic Development Department regarding the Armory Park ALTA
land survey agreement with Missman, Stanley and Associates.
It was moved by Alderman Pauley, seconded by Alderman Austin to approve the agreement in an amount not to exceed $31,000.00 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 Conroy, Alderman Pauley, Alderwoman Mejia-Caraballo Alderwoman Murphy, and Alderman Austin; those voting No, none.
Agenda Item #19
Report from the
Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request from Gregory
Kerchner for a Special Use Permit to maintain an existing window washing
business at 4314 28th Avenue.
Note* A motion was on the floor to deny the request
as recommended. The action for Item #19 was deferred from Monday, November 5,
2007 Public Hearing.
The motion from Monday, November 5, 2007 Public
Hearing read:
It
was moved by Alderwoman Murphy, seconded by Alderman Tollenaer to deny the
request for a Special Use Permit at 4314 28th Avenue as recommended.
Action was taken from the deferred motion. 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 #20
Items from the City Manager’s
Memorandum Packet.
City Manager John Phillips stated that the Explorer Post Program recently
started. This program is a new Police and Fire Department program, and is an outgrowth
of the new Public Safety Program that was started at Rock Island High School.
Mr. Phillips offered that the City hopes that this program will encourage young
individuals to consider careers in Law Enforcement or Fire Service.
Mr. Phillips indicated that the McKesson ground breaking will be held on
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the McKesson building.
Mr. Phillips offered that word was received on Friday, November 16, 2007
from the Governor’s office that the City will be receiving a $200,000.00 Bike
Trail Grant.
Mr. Phillips stated that he would like to thank all of the volunteers who
helped at the Marin Luther King Center on Sunday, November 18, 2007 with the
Thanksgiving Dinner.
Alderman Brooks commented on his recent trip to the National League of
Cities Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Alderman Brooks stated that
different ways of preventing and coping with natural disasters was discussed at
the convention; and he discussed the Mobil Tour he took around the City of New
Orleans.
Mayor Schwiebert wished everyone a safe, happy and peaceful Thanksgiving.
Agenda Item #21
Other Business
None
Agenda Item #22
No Executive Session
An
Executive Session was not held.
Agenda Item #23
Recess
A motion was made by Alderman Conroy and seconded by Alderman Pauley to recess to Monday, December 3, 2007 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 7:09 p.m.
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Aleisha L. Patchin, City Clerk