City of Moline City Council met March 13.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
Council Meeting: The City Council meeting came to order at 7:29 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 Turner gave an Invocation.
Roll Call: Roll call was taken with Mayor Acri, Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker, Wendt, Potter, Turner,
Schoonmaker, Waldron and Berg present. Absent: None.
Items on Consent:
Approval of Minutes
Committee-of-the-Whole and Council meeting minutes of March 6, 2018.
Resolutions
1. Council Bill/Resolution 1039-2018
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Contract with Needham Excavating
for Project #1283, 11th Street Reconstruction, 19th – 23rd Avenue.
2. Council Bill/Resolution 1040-2018
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Contract with Patriot Pavement
Maintenance for Project #1290, 2018 Joint and Crack Sealing Program.
3. Council Bill/Resolution 1041-2018
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Contract with Tri City Blacktop Inc.
for Project #1291, 2018 Sealcoat Program.
4. Council Bill/Resolution 1042-2018
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to adopt the City of Moline Community
Development Block Grant Program Policies and Procedures Manual Amendment to Section II(A),
“Introduction.
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, Potter, Turner, Schoonmaker, Waldron and Berg; nays: none.
Items Not on Consent:
Resolutions
5. Council Bill/Resolution 1043-2018
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement
between the Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois, the County of Rock Island, Illinois, and the City of
Moline, Illinois, and any necessary agreements referenced therein, for the City’s lease of real property
from the Sheriff and County, accepting a grant of permanent utility and drainage easement, and
ownership of the elevated water storage tank and ground storage tank located on the Oak Glen real
property; and authorizing all appropriate City officers and staff to do all things necessary to complete
each of the City’s responsibilities pursuant to said Agreement. A Motion was made by Alderman
Potter to approve Council Bill 1043-2018. At Alderman Rodriguez’ request, City Attorney Maureen
Riggs verbally reviewed the amendments to the Intergovernmental Agreement as presented to the
County for approval. Deputy Attorney Amy Keys explained that the Assistant State’s Attorney,
representing the County, refused the changes, indicating that they were unreasonable. Council
discussed various reasons why the amendments remain necessary to an agreement. City Administrator
Doug Maxeiner stated that he would like to have a discussion with the Assistant State’s Attorney before
this item is brought back for consideration.
Tabled: Alderman Potter, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to table Council Bill 1043-2018. Motion
carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker, Wendt, Potter, Turner,
Schoonmaker, Waldron and Berg; nays: none.
6. Council Bill/Resolution 1044-2018
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Contract with Langman
Construction Inc. for Project #1284, 32nd Street Reconstruction, 15th – 18th Avenue.
Approved: Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to approve Council Bill 1044-2018.
Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker, Wendt, Potter,
Turner, Waldron and Berg; abstention: Alderman Schoonmaker due to a business relationship.
7. Council Bill/Resolution 1037-2018
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Agreement for Residential SingleStream
Curbside Recyclable Waste Services with Midland Davis Corporation for the amount of
$6,232,152 and authorizing the Municipal Services General Manager to purchase recycling carts by the
method that is most advantageous to the City.
Approved: Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to approve Council Bill 1037-2018.
Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Rodriguez, Parker, Wendt, Potter,
Turner; nays: Aldermen Waldron, Schoonmaker, Berg.
Council
Fire Chief Jeff Snyder presented the new fire recruitment video, and shared that paramedic training seems to
be cost prohibitive for prospective recruits. The City’s recruitment plan includes investing in education and
attention to diversity.
Alderman Parker shared that he had the opportunity to sit down with J.D. Schulte, Director of Public Works,
Tony Loete, Utilities General Manager, and City Engineer Scott Hinton, to learn more about the distribution
of water.
Alderman Wendt stated that Fire Inspector Jerry Spiegel did a very good job discussing the City’s Smoke
Detector Program.
Alderman Berg asked how diversity will be addressed in the recruitment plan. Human Resource Manager
Alison Fleming commended Chief Snyder’s efforts in building community relationships and shared that social
media will be used to reach a young, diverse population. Alderman Berg suggested advertising in the Hispanic
newspaper.
Public Comment
Resident Patrick Reed asked why a permit is required to install a residential security system, and explained
that he had been billed for a false alarm fee. Mayor Acri directed staff to investigate and report to Council.
On motion of Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, Council adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is on March 27, 2018.
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