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East Moline City Council met June 4.

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, David Brown, and Jose Rico.

PUBLIC COMMENT: 

None

CITY CLERK’S REPORT 

City Clerk Holmes, stated that it would be greatly appreciated if everyone used their microphones, as it is difficult to understand what is being said and by whom.

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 May 21, 2018. b. Approval of the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of May 21, 2018. c. Approval of Salaries for June 1, 2018 in the amount of $447,809.72. d. Approval of Bills in the amount of $587,783.80

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: Miller, Brown, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, and DeJaynes. Motion carried.

REPORT BY MAYOR APPOINTMENTS:

MAYORAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 

Mayor Freeman made Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions and they are as follows: Citizens Advisory Committee, Economic Development Commission, Ethics Committee, Fire & Police Commission, Firemen’s Pension Board, Historic Preservation Committee, Human Relations Commission, Library Board, Parks & Recreation Board, Plan Commission, Police Pension Board, Pool Board, Q.C. Convention & Visitor’s Board, Standard & Appeals Board, Storm Water Board of Appeals, and Zoning Appeals (See attached list).

A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Rico, to approve the use of the omnibus vote for voting on the Mayoral Committee Appointments. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Miller, Brown, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, and DeJaynes. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman DeJaynes, seconded by Alderman Sallows, to approve all Committee, and Boards Appointments as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Miller, Brown, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, and DeJaynes. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman DeJaynes, seconded by Alderman Sallows, to approve the use of the omnibus vote for voting on the Mayoral Aldermanic Committee Assignments. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Miller, Brown, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, and DeJaynes. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderman DeJaynes, seconded by Alderman Sallows, to approve all the Aldermanic Committee Assignments, as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Miller, Brown, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, and DeJaynes. Motion carried.

CITY ATTORNEY GRAHAM LEE PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION 18-29: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE 2018 MFT PCC PATCHING PROJECT.

A motion was made by Alderman DeJaynes, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to approve Resolution 18- 29.

At Mayor Freeman’s request, Mr. Joseph Miller of the Engineering Department gave a brief overview of Resolution 18-29.

Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Miller, Brown, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, and DeJaynes. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (Alderman Miller) Alderman Miller had no items for discussion. All items have been covered under the Consent Agenda, Resolution, or Ordinance.

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:

Chief Reynolds, EMPD – Chief Reynolds informed the City Council that Hoops 4 Hope will be held on Wednesday, June 13 at Hereford Park from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be various activities such as; basketball, kick ball, the Fire Department is going to put a water hose for the children to play and food and drinks will be providing. Chief Reynolds invited everyone one to come out as this is a great community event.

Mr. Miller, Engineering – Mr. Miller informed the City Council that they continue working on Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Projects.

• 7th Street watermain project is going well, and as of today all the Avenues are partly open.

• Within the next 2 weeks, they will finish the part in front of the church there on 7th Street, and start the tie ends to the Avenues of 31st through 33rd

• In approximately two weeks they will start the crossing of 30st Avenue.

The Bend project they have done quite a lot more paving. Replaced some spots they deemed as poor quality. Some of the concrete that was poured last year has been replaced as well, and they are still evaluating a few spots down there. The park and entry area fountains are moving along well.

Mr. Miller answered additional questions with regards to the Bend concrete. The patching of the concrete at the Bend has not been accepted by staff yet. This is covered under retainage, this is money that has been held back for situations like this.

Additional comments were made regarding the concrete improvements to the alley next to the gas station on 7th Street.

Mr. Colmer, EMFD – Mr. Colmer informed the City Council that they will be dedicating the new Fire Pumper, Fire Boat, and retiring the older equipment, on Tuesday, June 8th beginning at 2:00p.m. at the Morton Fire Station.

Mr. Lambrecht, Director of Maintenance Services – Mr. Lambrecht informed City Council that there is people asking about the boat docks. The water still must go down to 6 feet or under before we can get to the anchor boats. Maybe another week or so. We have some volunteers coming from John Deere who will be doing some craping and painting of the old equipment at Butterworth Park.

Mr. Drake, WWWTP Director of Facilities – Mr. Drake provided the City Council with the 2017 Water Quality Report. Residents should have received the post cards about 10 days ago stating that the report has placed on the web site. Provided is a phone number if residents would like to request a hard copy, or if they do not have internet access.

Mayor Freeman announced that there will be a Closed Session regarding Collective Bargaining, Personnel and acquisition of property.

RECESS SESSION: 

A motion was made by Alderman DeJaynes, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to recess the City Council meeting and go into the Closed Session. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Miller, Brown, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, and DeJaynes. Motion carried.

CLOSED SESSION: 

A motion was made by Alderman Mulcahey, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: Litigation, Collective Bargaining, Personnel, and Acquisition of Property. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Miller, Brown, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, and DeJaynes. Motion carried.

RECONVENE OPEN SESSION: 

A motion was made by Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Rico, to go back into the regular City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Miller, Brown, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, and DeJaynes. Motion carried.

ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION

A motion was made by Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to extend an agreement with Lift Systems Inc. for an additional two years to build or improve the property adjacent to its business. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Miller, Brown, Rico, Sallows, Almblade and Mulcahey. Opposed: DeJaynes. Motion carried. 6 -1

ADJOURNMENT: 

A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to adjourn the City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Miller, Brown, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, and DeJaynes. Motion carried. 7:20p.m.

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