The Moline City Council met Jan. 10 to approve change orders.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the council:
The city council is Moline’s legislative body and is comprised of the mayor, one member from each of the seven wards within the city, and one who represents the city at-large. Council members meet as the Committee of the Whole at 6:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays each month.
MINUTES
MOLINE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Hall, 619 16th Street
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Council Meeting: The City Council meeting came to order at 6:50 p.m. The Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Pledge: The Council and audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation: Alderman Parker gave an Invocation.
Roll Call: Roll call was taken with Mayor Raes, Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker, Wendt, Zelnio, Turner, Schoonmaker, Waldron and Acri present. Absent: Alderman Turner
Items on Consent:
Approval of Minutes
Committee-of-the-Whole and Council meeting minutes of December 20, 2017, and appointments made during Committee of the Whole on January 10, 2016.
Resolutions
1. Council Bill/Resolution 1001-2017
A Resolution authorizing the Utilities General Manager to approve a change order with Leander Construction Inc., for the South Slope Wastewater Plant Activated Sludge Gravity Thickener/Control Building Roofing Project in the amount of $6,729.68.
2. Council Bill/Resolution 1002-2017
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to approve of a request for an additional street light on 17th Street, between 12th Avenue and 13th Avenue.
3. Council Bill/Resolution 1003-2017
A Resolution authorizing approval of a Change Order with Miller Trucking and Excavating for Project #1248, 9th Street A from 33rd – 34th Avenues, in the amount of $57,512.37.
4. Council Bill/Resolution 1004-2017
A Resolution authorizing approval of a Change Order with Miller Trucking and Excavating for Project #1232, Demolition at 1101 4th Avenue, in the amount of $15,270.82.
5. Council Bill/Resolution 1005-2017
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of Moline and Project of the Quad Cities regarding the property located at 1224 4th Avenue.
6. Council Bill/Resolution 1006-2017
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Quality Controlled Staffing for temporary and seasonal staffing services for a one year period commencing on March 1, 2017; and directing the Human Resources Manager to publish a Request for Proposals for temporary and seasonal staffing services for 2018.
Omnibus Vote: Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to approve and adopt, by omnibus vote, these items. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker, Wendt, Zelnio, Schoonmaker, Waldron and Acri; nays: none.
Items Not on Consent:
Resolutions
7. Council Bill/Resolution 1007-2017
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Subordination Agreement for a Mortgage held against 4512 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, through the Façade Program; and authorizing City staff to do any and all things necessary to fulfill the terms of the Mortgage held against 4512 Avenue of the Cities, Moline.
Approved: Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to approve Council Bill 1007-2017. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker, Wendt, Zelnio, Waldron and Acri; nays: none; abstention: Alderman Schoonmaker due to employment.
First Reading Ordinances
8. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3001-2017
An Ordinance amending Chapter 31, “TAXATION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 31-8106, “PROCEEDS OF TAX AND FINES,” in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 31-8106 dealing with the same subject matter.
9. Council Bill/General Ordinance 4001-2017
A Special Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a five-year agreement with Retail Strategies, LLC for the purpose of market analysis, strategic planning and retail recruitment within the City of Moline, Illinois; and authorizing City staff to begin work upon the execution of the agreement and to do all things necessary to implement said retail recruitment program.
Council, Staff and Citizen Comments:
Alderman Zelnio made a motion to direct staff to investigate the cost of installing a sidewalk from back of curb on 24th Avenue from 31st to 34th Street. Seconded by Alderman Parker. Motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Rodriguez made a motion to direct staff to provide a presentation on Boards, Commissions and various Committees within the City. Seconded by Alderman Parker. Motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Acri submitted the attached flyer regarding “MLK Celebration” and invited everyone to attend.
Alderman Waldron stated that on January 17, 2017, there would be a Work Session beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers regarding utilities.
Executive Session:
Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved for Executive Session, for the purpose of discussion of Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees- 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1). Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker, Wendt, Zelnio, Turner, Schoonmaker, Waldron and Acri; nays: none.
City Council convened in Executive Session at 6:59 p.m.
Council reconvened in open session at 8:23 p.m.
On motion of Alderman Parker, Seconded by Alderman Wendt, Council adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is on January 17, 2017.
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