Moline City Council met May 9.
Here is the agenda provided by the Council:
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation – Alderman Waldron
Roll Call
Consent Agenda
All items under the consent agenda will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussions of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case, the item will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered as the first item after the Omnibus Vote.
Approval of Minutes & Appointments Made
Committee of the Whole and Council meeting minutes of May 2, 2017 and appointments made during Committee of the Whole on May 9, 2017.
Second Reading Ordinances
1. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3004-2017
An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “Motor Vehicles And Traffic,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 20-5124, “Unauthorized Persons Using Persons with Disabilities Parking Spaces; A Violation,” Appendix 24, “Persons with Disabilities Parking Spaces,” by removing one on-street stall at 412 20th Avenue.
Explanation: Traffic Committee reviewed request and recommends approval.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
2. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3005-2017
An Ordinance amending Chapter 24, “PERSONNEL,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 24-3207, Appendix 1, by adding job descriptions for Laborer-Park Maintenance and Groundskeeper-Park Maintenance.
Explanation: Public Works and Human Resources have reviewed staffing needs of the Park Maintenance Section and believe some of the work can be accomplished with lower experience and skill level requirements.
As such, new job descriptions have been created to complete the work in the most efficient and cost effective manner. Public Works and Human Resources have worked cooperatively with AFSCME and negotiated over the pay grades. This requested action will add job descriptions for Laborer-Park Maintenance (AFSCME pay grade 9) and Groundskeeper-Park Maintenance (AFSCME pay grade 4) to Appendix 1 of the Code of
Ordinances. Additional documentation attached.
Fiscal Impact: Savings of approximately $77,251 to the 2017 budget
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
3. Council Bill/Special Ordinance 4016-2017
A Special Ordinance closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with the Walk & Run for Wishes one-mile walk, sponsored by Make-A-Wish of Illinois, scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Explanation: This is an annual event. This year’s event has been reviewed and approved by the Special Events Committee for Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
Resolutions
4. Council Bill/Resolution 1078-2017
A Resolution appointing each Alderman as Mayor Pro Tem on a rotating monthly basis.
Explanation: Mayor Acri has indicated that she wishes for each Alderman to serve as Mayor Pro Tem on a monthly basis during her term of office starting with the 1st Ward Alderman to serve the month of May 2017.
This resolution authorizes said appointments.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
5. Council Bill/Resolution 1079-2017
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to accept eleven (11) Permanent Utility and Drainage Easements more particularly described herein to allow construction to proceed on Project #1257, 15th St
A Water Main Replacement Project.
Explanation: Permanent Utility Easements are necessary and have been executed by William J. Grimes and Rebecca L. Grimes, 3308 15th Street A, Parcel #086461-19; Scott A. Mizeur and Lisa M. Mizeur, 3402 15th Street A, Parcel #077802; Dennis D. Medhurst and Kristen Medhurst, 3404 15th Street A, Parcel #077801; Benita L. Moore, 3406 15th Street A, Parcel #077800; Jack T. Smith and Patricia A. Smith, 3408 15th Street A, Parcel #077799; Joseph Padesky and Melissa J. Padesky, 3410 15th Street A, Parcel #077798; Devolder Properties LLC, 3502 15th Street A, Parcel #077796; Matthew A. Puck, 3504 15th Street A, Parcel #077795; Mary Lisa Faust, 3506 15th Street A, Parcel #077794; Michael A. Natsis and Rebecca L. Natsis, 3510 15th Street A, Parcel #077792; Gary W. VandeMoortel and Anne M. VandeMoortel, 3514 15th Street A, Parcel #077791 to allow construction to proceed. Additional documentation attached.
Fiscal Impact: Recording costs
Public Notice/Recording: Engineering Department will record
6. Council Bill/Resolution 1080-2017
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to approve a Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation for Motor Fuel Tax Section 14-00256-00-RS, Resurfacing with Sidewalk Improvements.
Explanation: The City of Moline will receive Federal transportation funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in an amount not to exceed $880,000 to resurface River Drive from 23rd – 34th Streets.
The Federal funds require a 20% local match. The 2017 Capital Improvement Program includes Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds to provide the local match. Approving this Agreement provides acknowledgement to IDOT that the City has sufficient funds available to fund the local match, all participating construction costs above the maximum federal contribution, and all non-participating construction costs. Additional documentation attached.
Fiscal Impact: MFT funds are budgeted and available for this project.
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
7. Council Bill/Resolution 1081-2017
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City of Moline and Quad City Towing Inc. to provide towing services for the City of Moline.
Explanation: The police department solicited sealed bids to provide towing services for the City of Moline.
One response was received and reviewed. Acceptance of the bid submitted by Quad City Towing Inc. is recommended based on compliance with the bid specifications, quality and security of facilities, and reasonable cost. The agreement is for a one-year period, with an option to extend for two additional years upon mutual agreement of the parties. Additional documentation attached.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
8. Council Bill/Resolution 1082-2017
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Contract with Miller Trucking and Excavating, for Project #1257, 15th Street A Watermain Replacement, in the amount of $455,169.00.
Explanation: Bids were opened and publicly read on April 25, 2017, for Project #1257 with the following results:
The Base Bid includes the watermain replacement on 15th Street A from 30th – 35th Avenues. The Alternate Bid includes the watermain replacement on 35th Avenue from 14th Street A west for approximately two hundred feet. Staff recommends accepting the Alternate Bid and including this work in the contract. Miller Trucking and Excavating submitted the lowest responsible and responsive bid. Additional documentation attached.
Fiscal Impact: Funds are budgeted and available as follows:
Account Budgeted as bid
CIP 510-9957-438.04-25
Water $500,000.00 $455,169.00 310-1716-434.08-45
WPC 320-1840-433.04-25
Storm 330-1971-433.08-35
$500,000.00 $455,169.00
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
9. Council Bill/Resolution 1083-2017
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to accept fifty four (54) Right of Entries more particularly described herein to allow construction to proceed on Project #1257, 15th Street A Water Main Replacement.
Explanation: Temporary Construction Easements are necessary and have been executed by Cicely G. Tankersley, 3001 15th Street A; Charlotte A. Carlson and Lennart A. Carlson, 3002 15th Street A; Beau C. Frazelle, 3004 15th Street A; Lawrence T. Bigelow and Catherine A. Bigelow, 3005 15th Street A; Georgia M. Luster as Trustee of the Georgia M. Luster Trust, 3006 15th Street A; Bill L. Bessee and Margaret A. Bessee, 3007 15th Street A; Edward P. Short and Janne E. Short, 3008 15th Street A; Thomas C. Cain and Margaret A. Cain, 3009 15th Street A; Matthew T. Voelcker and Marilyn F. Voelcker, 3101 15th Street A; Joseph J. VandeMoortel and Marilyn J. VandeMoortel, 3102 15th Street A; Alison M. Fleming, 3103 15th Street A; Steven K. McNicol, 3104 15th Street A; Paul M. Weber and Heather J. Weber, 3105 15th Street A; Karl T. Behrens, 3106 15th Street A; E. Steven Weede and Deborah J. Weede, 3107 15th Street A; Rickey W. Shannon and Patricia L. Shannon, 3108 15th Street A; Todd A. Newell and Kathleen F. Newell, 3201 15th Street A; James R. Millman as Trustee of the James R. Millman Trust, 3202 15th Street A; Lucille McCorkle, 3203 15th Street A; Mildred M. Murray, 3205 15th Street A; Beth A. Forret and Jeffery A. Forret, 3206 15th Street A; Jace P. Teed and Sarah W. Teed, 3207 15th Street A; Judith L. Hug, 3208 15th Street A; Lavern W. Ferguson and Debra K. Ferguson as Co-Trustees, 3210 15th Street A; Stephen G. Afferica and Judith L. Afferica, 3301 15th Street A; Ronald O. Carlson, 3302 15th Street A, Chant Allen Lawrence and Phoonsri Seesai, 3303 15th Street A; Craig A. Slater, 3304 15th Street A; Greg and Anika Martin, 3305 15th Street A; Beverly C. Ducey, 3306 15th Street A; Jones Lease Properties, LLC., 3307 15th Street A; William J. Grimes and Rebecca L. Grimes, 3308 15th Street A; Thomas G. Ott and Rebecca J. Ott, 3401 15th Street A; Scott A. Mizeur and Lisa M. Mizeur, 3402 15th Street A; Joseph M. Pizano and Carmen Pizano, 3403 15th Street A; Dennis D. Medhurst and Kristen Medhurst, 3404 15th Street A; Donald F. Schweska and Judith D. Schweska, 3405 15th Street A; Benita L. Moore, 3406 15th Street A; Erika L. Phillips, 3407 15th Street A; Jack T. Smith and Patricia A. Smith, 3408 15th Street A; Patrick L. Murphy and Mary Beth Murphy, 3409 15th Street A; Joseph Padesky and Melissa J. Padesky, 3410 15th Street A; Mary Gianulis, 3411 15th Street A; Buddy D. Cullen and Melissa L. Day, 3413 15th Street A; Kendall J. Burnett and Kathie Burnett, 3501 15th Street A; Devolder Properties, LLC., 3502 15th Street A; Susan M. Base Bid Alternate Bid Total Bid $422,934.00 $32,235.00 $455,169.00 Miller Trucking $9,614,600.00 $964,774.00 $10,579,374.00 Walter D. Laud Ruiz, 3503 15th Street A; Tommy G. Franks and Bridgett M. Franks, 3505 15th Street A; Mary L. Faust, 3506 15th Street A; Mary A. Johnson, 3507 15th Street A; Michael D. Ducey and Stefanie D. Ducey, 3509 15th Street A; Michael A. Natsis and Rebecca L. Natsis, 3510 15th Street A; Daniel H. Hill and Janet L. Hill, 3511 15th Street A; Gary W. VandeMoortel and Anne M. VandeMoortel, 3514 15th Street A to allow construction to proceed on 15th Street A. Additional documentation attached.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
Omnibus Vote
Non - Consent Agenda
Resolutions
10. Council Bill/Resolution 1077-2017
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Letter of
Agreement between the City of Moline and Douglas K. Maxeiner.
Explanation: The City and Douglas K. Maxeiner have negotiated a Letter of
Agreement for Maxeiner’s employment with the City as the City Administrator. Additional documentation attached.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
First Reading Ordinances
11. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3006-2017
An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, “Alcoholic Liquor,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 4-3322, “Option Vi Off-Site Retailer’s Special Use,” in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 4-3322, “Option Vi Off-Site Retailer’s Special Use,” dealing with the same subject matter.
Explanation: Pursuant to a request by local businesses, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and City staff recently met with said businesses to review potential changes to the City’s alcoholic liquor code. Following review, the Commissioner and staff determined that amending the Off-Site Retailer’s Special Use option for licensees to provide alcoholic liquors at off-site special events will promote local business and contribute to the vitality of the City. The City Code will mirror the state law as to special use permits.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Public Notice/Recording: Pamphlet publication
12. Council Bill/Special Ordinance 4017-2017
A Special Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement to establish and operate the Illinois Quad Cities Communications Center (“QComm911”) between and among the City of Moline, the City of East Moline, the Village of Milan and the City of Silvis, Illinois.
Explanation: Legislative changes enacted in 2015 mandated decreasing the number of public safety answering points in any one county through consolidation. Moline, East Moline, Milan and Silvis have collaborated to establish QComm911 to be housed in the Milan Municipal Building. The Intergovernmental Agreement establishes the communications center, incorporates By-Laws, and details services, oversight and cost sharing by the parties. Additional documentation attached.
Fiscal Impact: Current Moline cost is 52%.
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
OMNIBUS VOTE
Council
Member Aye Nay
Waldron
Berg
Rodriguez
Parker
Wendt
Potter
Turner
Schoonmaker
Mayor Acri
1077-2017
Council
Member Aye Nay
Waldron
Berg
Rodriguez
Parker
Wendt
Potter
Turner
Schoonmaker
Mayor Acri
Miscellaneous Business (if necessary)
Public Comment
Members of the Public are permitted to speak after coming to the podium and stating their names.
Executive Session (if necessary)