East Moline City Council met July 3.
Here is 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 Arletta D. Holmes to call the roll. The following Aldermen were present: Alissa Sallows, Gary Almblade, Nancy Mulcahey, Ed DeJaynes, Gary Miller, Robert Cheffer, Jose Rico, and Mayor Freeman.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
CITY CLERK’S REPORT
City Clerk Holmes passed.
ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA:
None
CONSENT AGENDA
City Clerk Arletta D. Holmes read the Consent Agenda that included the following:
a. Approval of the City Council Minutes of June 19, 2017.
b. Approval of the City Council Minutes of June 5, 2017.
c. Approval of the City Council Minutes of May 15, 2017.
d. Approval of Salaries for June 30, 2017 in the amount of $410,828.87.
e. Approval of Bills in the amount of $870,290.55.
A motion was made by Alderman DeJaynes, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Cheffer, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, and Miller. Motion carried.
REPORT BY MAYOR Presentation & Ceremony EMPD: Chief John Reynolds
Mayor Freeman deferred the floor to Chief Reynolds to proceed with the presentation and ceremony.
EMPD PROMOTIONS CEREMONY (Chief Reynolds)
Chief Reynolds read the following Ceremonial Promotional Proclamation:
BE IT KNOWN,
The East Moline Police Department has reposed special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Valor, Fidelity and Professional Excellence of:
JEFFREY RAMSEY & MATTHEW SHATTUCK
In view of these qualities, as well as their demonstrated leadership and tactical competence, and their dedicated service to the citizens of The City of East Moline, they are therefore promoted to the ranks of
LIEUTENANT AND SERGEANT, RESPECTIVELY.
This given under my hand in The City of East Moline, County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, is effective on the 3rd Day of July, Two-Thousand – Seventeen. John W. Reynolds, Chief of Police, and Reginald Freeman, Mayor”.
CITY ATTORNEY GRAHAM LEE PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCE 17-16: An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of East Moline, Illinois, Ascertaining The Prevailing Rate Of Wages For Laborers, Mechanics And Other Workers In The City Of East Moline Employed In The Construction Of Public Works For Said City.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to waive the reading of Ordinance 17-16. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Cheffer, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, and Miller. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Mulcahey, to Adopt Ordinance 17- 16. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Cheffer, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, and Miller. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 17-34: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of East Moline, Illinois, Authorizing Approval Of The Base Bid From Beckwith Commerical Roofing, In The Amount Of $53,514.00, For The Re-Roofing Project For Fire Station No. 22, Located At 1523 Morton Drive, East Moline, Illinois.
A motion was made by Alderman DeJaynes, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to approve Resolution 17-34. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Cheffer, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, and Miller. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 17-35: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of East Moline, Illinois, Authorizing Approval Of Replacing A 2012 Ford Interceptor Utility Squad Car With A 2017 Ford Interceptor Utility Squad Car.
Discussion: Chief Reynolds stated that the recommendation was to dispose of the used 2012 Police Interceptor, and he would like for that to be added to Resolution 17-35, and it should be amended to reflect the same language (AND DISPOSAL OF THE USED 2012 POLICE INTERCEPTOR.) that was approved in the COW on June 19, 2017.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Rico, to amend Resolution 17-35 to reflect the same language (DISPOSAL OF THE USED 2012 POLICE INTERCEPTOR.) that was approved in the Committee of-the-Whole on June 19, 2017. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Cheffer, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes. and Miller. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Sallows, seconded by Alderman Mulcahey, to approve Resolution 17- 35. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Cheffer, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes. and Miller. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 17-36: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of East Moline, Illinois, Authorizing Approval Of The Contract Agreement Between Mcclure Engineering Associates, Inc. And The City Of East Moline For Engineering Services Relative To The 7th Street Improvement Project.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Miller, to approve Resolution 17- 36. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Cheffer, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, and Miller. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 17-37: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of East Moline, Illinois, Authorizing Approval Of The Low Responsive Bid From Brandt Construction Co., In The Amount Of$196,174.50 For A Contract Award Of The Forest Road And 18th Street Resurfacing For The City Of East Moline, Illinois.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Mulcahey, to approve Resolution 17-37.
DISCUSSION:
Alderman Sallows stated that she understands that Brandt Construction is the lowest bidder, but they also have a high, tract record with OSHA, not completing projects on time, including the Rock Island project.
Mayor Freeman said two phone calls were received referencing that and the call were transferred to the Engineering Department. Mr. Kammler stated that they got a substantial packet from VFFC and some others, there was a list of issues that Brandt had in both Rock Island, and Davenport. Mr. Kemmler’s response to Mayor Freeman, and Administrator Girdler, was based on the information presented was this project in East Moline was less than $200,000. This is an asphalt resurfacing project that has absolutely no comparison and complexity of the Rock Island or Davenport projects.
Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Cheffer, Rico, Almblade, Mulcahey, and Miller. Oppose: Sallows, and DeJaynes. Motion carried 5-2.
RESOLUTION 17-38: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of East Moline, Illinois, Authorizing Approvalof The Low Responsive Bid From Walter D. Laud, Inc., In The Amount Of $137,648.00 For A Contract Award Of The 3rd Street, 5th Streey And 12th Avenue Pcc Patching For The City Of East Moline, Illinois.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Mulcahey, to approve Resolution 17-38. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Cheffer, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, and Miller. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 17-39: 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 $63,252.30 For A Contract Award Of Sealcoat Of Various Street For The City Of East Moline, Illinois.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Mulcahey, to approve Resolution 17-39. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Cheffer, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, and Miller. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 17-40: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of East Moline, Illinois, Creating A “Zoning Commission” For The City Of East Moline.
A motion was made by Alderman Mulcahey, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to approve Resolution 17-40.
DISCUSSION:
Alderman Mulcahey questioned if the city was going to have a Plan Commission anymore? Mr. Kammler said it is his understanding is that the State Statute requires a Municipality to have their zoning ordinance created by a Zoning Commission. We have a Plan Commission, and why we have that, he does not know. The Plan Commission can not recommend a Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Kammler believes this is just a formality. Bi-State is assisting the city with this issue. Additional discussion was held regarding various aspects of this issue.
Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Cheffer, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, and Miller. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (Alderman Miller)
Alderman Miller stated there were no items for discussion all items have been covered under the Consent Agenda, Ordinance or Resolutions.
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:
John Reynolds, Chief of Police – Chief Reynolds thanked Mayor Freeman allowing the Proclamation Ceremony. He also thanked Mr. Lambrecht and his crew for getting everything ready for the Firecracker Run. Chief Reynolds updated the Council on the status of several of his officers. One officer will be relocating to another state. Another officer will be off 12 weeks for back surgery, and the department also has a deployment coming up in the fall. They will be a little short, but they are already working on a schedule for that.
Ms. Petersen, Finance Director – Ms. Petersen wished everyone a happy 4th of July.
Mr. Kammler, Engineering Services Director – Mr. Kammler updated the City Council on all the on- going improvement projects in the city. Taking note of the improvements going on in the Downtown. Work on 12th and 11th Street on top of the hill is scheduled to start tomorrow.
Chief DeFrance, Fire Chief – Chief DeFrance informed the City Council that they are still taking Firefighters applications until noon on Friday, July 7, 2017. Applications are available at all three Fire Stations, and East Moline Human Resource Department.
Chief DeFrance invited everyone to come out on July 4th to the Fireman’s Annual Pancake Breakfast from 7:00a.m. until 11:00a.m.at the American Legion, Post 227 – 829 16th Avenue, East Moline. Sponsored by the East Moline Fire Department benefiting MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association).
Mr. Lambrecht, Maintenance Services Director – Mr. Lambrecht invited everyone to come down to see the fireworks tonight and it’s a nice night for them.
Mr. Drake, WWWTP Facilities, Director – Mr. Drake updated the City Council on the Wiman Park Water Tower Project.
Mr. Banaszek, City Treasurer - Mr. Banaszek had questions, as he is a member on both the Planning and Zoning Commissions. They have put in a lot of time and effort, and he would like to continue to be a part of the Commission. Mayor Freeman noted that they would look at everyone that is involved with both the Planning & Zoning Commissions.
Mayor Freeman – Everyone who is participating in the parade, should be at the John Deere Staging Site by 12:15p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Miller, to adjourn the City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Cheffer, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, and Miller. Motion carried. 6:00 p.m.
http://il-eastmoline.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07032017-413
Alerts Sign-up