Members of the East Moline City Council met Monday, May 16.
The East Moline City Council is comprised of seven members, one from each ward, who are elected for four-year staggered terms. The council passes ordinances and resolutions that sets policies, approves expenditures, determines tax rates, and sets budgets. Members meet at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at City Hall Council Chambers, 915 16th Ave.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the East Moline City Council:
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE,
COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, STATE OF ILLINOIS
MONDAY, MAY 16, 2016 6:30p.m.
PLEDGE
Mayor Thodos led the City Council and all those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Thodos called the meeting to order and directed City Clerk Arletta D. Holmes to call the roll. The following Aldermen were present: Helen Heiland, Gary Almblade, Nancy Mulcahey, Ed DeJaynes, Humberto Aguilar, Robert Cheffer, Gary Westbrook, and Mayor Thodos.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Teresa Hockaday, 17024 – Route 5 & 92 – East Moline, Illinois – Ms. Hockaday stated that she and her family have lived at the above address for 12 years. Their property was annexed into the City of East Moline. Approximately 2 or 3 years ago Fed Ex Trucking Company moved down their road, and she lives across the road from them. The Semi’s just “fly “by their house. Ms. Hockaday did contact the City expressing her concerns regarding this speeding issue. The City contacted the State of Illinois, and they did put up five (5) 30 MPH speeding signs. The Semi’s are speeding, and this is really dangerous, we have five (5) children that live in this area. They continue to deteriorate are road, as they are already in bad shape. Mayor Thodos asked Ms. Hockaday if she would get her contact information to Captain Reagan. We will try and work with you to see if we can come up with something else.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT
City Clerk Holmes informed the City Council that the Northwest Municipal Association and the City of Aledo will be having their Annual Golf Outing, on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course, in Aledo, Illinois. Any interested parties can contact the City Clerk’s Office for more information.
ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
None
CONSENT AGENDA
City Clerk Arletta D. Holmes read the Consent Agenda that included the following:
A. Approval of City Council Minutes of May 2, 2016.
B. Approval of Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of May 2, 2016.
C. Approval of Salaries for May 6, 2016 in the amount of $392,892.04.
D. Approval of Bills in the amount of $796,881.55
E. Approval of a Proclamation, proclaiming the month of May, 2016 as: “Motorcycle Awareness Month”.
A motion was made by Alderman DeJaynes, seconded by Alderman Westbrook, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Aguilar, Cheffer, Westbrook, and Heiland. Motion carried.
REPORT BY MAYOR
Proclamation:
Mayor Thodos read a proclamation celebrating the “60th Anniversary of Butterworth Center & DeereWiman House”. Ms. Stacy Klingler, Exc. Director, and Ms. Jeri Vandervinn, Board Member were both in attendance to accept the proclamation. They both addressed the City Council, thanking the Mayor and City Council for the proclamation and their continued support.
Mayor Thodos informed the City Council that we are still currently looking for a City Administrator.
The thought we were close, but we are not right now. Mayor Thodos, and Ms. Vandyke, have been having conversation with the recruitment firm to see what they can do to expedite the process, and they will keep the Council apprised of the situation.
City Attorney Clayton Lee presented the following Ordinances and Resolutions:
ORDINANCE 16-01: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14-21 RELATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENTERPRISE ZONE IN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, MOLINE, ILLINOIS, SILVIS, ILLINOIS, AND ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND THE VILLAGE OF MILAN, ILLINOIS.
Mayor Thodos gave the City Council a brief explanation of Ordinance 16-01.
A motion was made by Alderman Westbrook, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to waive the reading of Ordinance 16-01. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Aguilar, Cheffer, Westbrook, and Heiland. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Westbrook, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to adopt Ordinance 16- 01. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Aguilar, Cheffer, Westbrook, and Heiland. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-24: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH MCCLURE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND STAKING IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,537 TO BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE RELATIVE TO THE 28TH AVENUE AND 4TH STREET A UTILITY AND STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
A motion was made by Alderman Cheffer, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to approve Resolution 16- 24. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Aguilar, Cheffer, Westbrook, and Heiland. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT 2014 FORDS INTERCEPTOR UTILITY SQUAD CAR WITH A 2017 FORD INTERCEPTOR UTILITY SQUAD CAR.
A motion was made by Alderman Cheffer, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to approve Resolution 16- 25. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Aguilar, Cheffer, Westbrook, and Heiland. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE BID AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2016 HOT MIX ASPHALT RESURFACING FOR THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS.
A motion was made by Alderman Heiland, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to approve Resolution 16- 26. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Aguilar, Cheffer, Westbrook, and Heiland. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-27: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE LOW RESPONSIVE BID FROM TRI CITY BLACKTOP, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $118,671.15 FOR A CONTRACT AWARD OF THE 2016 SEALCOATING PROGRAM FOR THR CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS.
A motion was made by Alderman Westbrook, seconded by Alderman Mulcahey, to approve Resolution 16-27. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Aguilar, Cheffer, Westbrook, and Heiland. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 16-28: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE AND MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY.
Additional background information was given by Ms. Petersen, Director of Finance, regarding various aspects of Resolution 16-28. A motion was made by Alderman Heiland, seconded by Alderman Westbrook, to approve Resolution 16-28. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Aguilar, Cheffer, Westbrook, and Heiland. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (Alderman Aguilar) Alderman Aguilar had no items for discussion. All other items have been covered under the Resolutions or the Consent Agenda.
CITY STAFF COMMUNICATION:
Each City Staff member present was given the opportunity to inform the City Council and those present of events in their departments: Mr. Banaszek, City Treasurer – Mr. Banaszek updated the City Council on some of the SSA incentive programs, so more people and businesses in the downtown area, would take advantage of the façade program. This year they have added roofing, which is a 50/50 program, painting the flag pole at the 9th Street Commons, and other incentives. Mr. Banaszek will be making his annual SSA report to the Council.
Captain Reagan, EMPD – Captain Reagan informed the City Council, and all those in attendance that the EMPD will be having their Annual Richard Morton Memorial. The Memorial will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Morton Drive Fire Station at 11:00 a.m. Currently they are accepting applications for Dispatchers, and they have approximately 50 applications. Applications will also be accepted on line at eastmoline.com. until May 30, 2016,
Ms. Petersen, Director of Finance – Ms. Petersen reported to the City Council, that the City did receive a payment from the East Moline Correctional Center in the amount of $99,000.00 on their water bill. The state now owes the city $500,000 instead of $600,000. The income tax and the Video Gaming taxes are 2 months behind which is normal. Mayor Thodos stated that the City did see some money from the State, but that was due to some prodding, by Attorney Callas.
Mr. Kammler, Director of Engineering Services – Mr. Kammler thanked the Mayor and City Council, for their outstanding health care benefits, and he and his family greatly appreciates them. Mr. Drake, WWWTP Facilities, Director – Mr. Drake informed the City Council that today he was contacted by the 7th Street Water Tower contractor. The contractor wants to mobilize next week. Mr. Drake noted that the school is not out until next Thursday, he has met with the school to see if it would be possible to stage some of the equipment for the contractor on site. They came to agreement with the school to stage some of it. After school is out they are going to hit it hard.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Westbrook, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to adjourn the City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Aguilar, Cheffer, Westbrook, and Heiland. Motion carried. 7:00p.m.
Minutes taken and submitted by,
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Arletta D. Holmes, City Clerk
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