City of East Moline City Council met May 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
PLEDGE:
Mayor Freeman led the City Council and all those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Freeman called the meeting to order and directed City Clerk Wanda Roberts-Bontz, to call the roll. The following Alderpersons were present: Larry Toppert, Gary Almblade, Nancy Mulcahey, Jayne O’Brien, Rhea Oakes, Maria Tapia and Jose Rico.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
CITY CLERK’S REPORT
City Clerk Roberts had no items for discussion.
ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA:
None
CONSENT AGENDA:
City Clerk Wanda Roberts-Bontz read the Consent Agenda that included the following:
a. Approval of the City Council Minutes of May 2, 2022.
b. Approval of the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of May 2, 2022.
c. Approval of Salaries of May 13, 2022, in the amount of $423,981.38.
d. Approval of Overtime of May 13, 2022, in the amount of $26,669.99.
e. Approval of Bills in the amount of $492,683.13.
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson Mulcahey, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried. Abstained: Toppert 6 – 1
REPORT BY MAYOR
Mayoral Appointments
Mayor Freeman appointed following Alderpersons Committee assignments.
| PARKS AND RECREATION | GRIEVANCE |
| Almblade | Mulcahey |
| Tapia (Alternate) | Almblade |
| Oakes | |
| SOLID WASTE | Rico (Alternate) |
| Toppert | |
| Oakes (Alternate) | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION |
| Rico | |
| SWIMMING POOL | O’Brien (Alternate) |
| Tapia | |
| PERSONNEL COMMISSION | |
| MAYOR PRO TEM | O’Brien |
| Jayne O’Brien | Mulcahey |
A motion was made by Alderperson Toppert, seconded by Alderperson Oakes, to approve the Mayoral Appointments. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried.
Mayor Freeman appointed following Committee Appointments.
| Committee | First | Last | Term Length |
| Civic Center | Mike | Haney | 3 Years |
| Economic Development Commission |
Jon | Pittington | 2 Years |
| Economic Development Commission |
John | Afoun | 2 Years |
| Economic Development Commission |
Deb | Toppert | 2 Years |
| Ethics Committee | Robert | Keim | 2 Years |
| Fire and Police Commission |
James | Chadwick | 3 Years |
| Human Relations Commission |
Norbert | Herrera | 3 Years |
| Human Relations Commission |
Luis | Raya | 3 Years |
| Library Board | Sheryl | Hanson | 3 Years |
| Library Board | Steven | Strupp | 3 Years |
| Parks and Recreation Board | Brian | Stombaugh | 2 Years |
| Parks and Recreation Board | Michael | Spencer | 2 Years |
| Parks and Recreation Board | Belinda | Rusch | 2 Years |
| Plan Commission | James | Hoffman | 3 Years |
| Plan Commission | Joe | Lambrecht | 3 Years |
| Plan Commission | Mark | Pustelnik | 3 Years |
| Pool Board | John | Showalter | 1 Year |
| SSA | Adam | Guthrie | 1 Year |
| SSA | Larry | Anderson | 1 Year |
| SSA | Martin | Corey | 1 Year |
| SSA | Patricia | Hansen | 1 Year |
| SSA | Michelle | Horton | 1 Year |
| SSA | John | Stopoulos | 1 Year |
| SSA | Lyndsay | Smith | 1 Year |
| SSA | Dan | Guerrero | 1 Year |
| Zoning Appeals | Lee | Woodward | 5 Years |
| Police Pension Board | Mike | Van Hoe | 2 Years |
A motion was made by Alderperson Mulcahey, seconded by Alderperson Oakes, to approve the Mayoral Appointments. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried.
ATTORNEY ROGER L. STRANDLUND – PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES – 1st Reading
ORDINANCE 22-06: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, CANCELLING ADVANCES TO RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (TIF 2) FROM CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE
ORDINANCES – 2ND Reading
ORDINANCE 22-05: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF BIDS AND SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 721 23RD STREET (PIN #09-30-217-019).
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, to approve Ordinance 22-05 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 22-33: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE AND AFSCME LOCAL 1234 COUNCIL 31 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024.
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, to approve Resolution 22-29 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 22-34: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SUPERIOR INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE REPAIR OF A GAS COMPRESSOR FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLAN.
A motion was made by Alderperson Toppert, seconded by Alderperson Almblade, to approve Resolution 22-30 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 22-35: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SUEZ FOR A TANK ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson Mulcahey, to approve Resolution 22-31 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (Alderman O’Brien)
Alderperson O’Brien had no items for discussion, all items have been covered under the Consent Agenda, Ordinances and Resolutions.
CITY STAFF COMMUNICATION:
Each City Staff member present was given the opportunity to inform the City Council and those in attendance of events in their departments:
Chief Ramsey, EMPD – Chief Ramsey informed the City Council that this week is National Police Week. Reminded City Council that this Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. is the Fishing Derby at lower Butterworth Park. Richard Morton Memorial will be held on May 25, 2022 with a grave site Memorial service.
Tim Kammler, Director of Engineering – Mr. Kammler informed the City Council that Mr. Stickler was not able to make it to tonight’s City Council Meeting but that the sewer repairs at City Hall they had to add extra work and everything went very well.
Brianna Huber, Director of Water – Ms. Huber informed the City Council that there was an Augustana College Intern split between Water Filtration Plant and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) her work is done, and she did a wonderful job. The Intern was paid by a Augustana College Grant. Ms. Huber informed the City Council that she attended the Transformative Local Government Utility Leaders Cohort which was one of the best training conferences she has ever attended.
Mayor Freeman stated that he is PULLING – CLOSED SESSION – 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 2 Discussion Collective Bargaining because there are no questions regarding AFSCME Local 1234 Contract.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson Oakes, to adjourn the City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried. 6:49 p.m.
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