East Moline City Council met June 18.
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: Gary Almblade, Nancy Mulcahey, Gary Miller, David Brown, and Jose Rico. Absent: Alissa Sallows, and Ed DeJaynes.
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 4, 2018.
b. Approval of the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of June 4, 2018.
c. Approval of Salaries for June 15, 2018 in the amount of $427,576.40.
d. Approval of Bills in the amount of $922,659.44
A motion was made by Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
DISCUSSION:
Alderwoman Mulcahey requested that Mayor Freeman explain the Kathleen Field Orr & Associated bill of $1,900. for the benefit of the Council.
Mayor Freeman – Last month there was a question regarding the East Moline Metal TIF, where the asset evaluation is in dispute, and the city believes it is incorrect. The next step was to get it corrected, and at that point it was decided to go with Kathleen Fields Orr & Associates, under professional services, that was needed at that time instead of paying another attorney twice the amount. The asset evaluation was based on what that property was worth at that time.
Alderwoman Mulcahey- because professional services are under $5,000 City Council approval is not required. Mayor Freeman replied that is correct.
Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Brown, Rico, Almblade, Mulcahey, and Miller. Motion carried.
REPORT BY MAYOR
PROCLAMATION:
Birdies for Charity – Bonus Fund Giving Week
Mayor Freeman read a proclamation proclaiming the week of June 17th through June 23, 2018 as: “Bonus Fund Giving Week” in the East Moline Community. There was no one in attendance to accept the award.
CITY ATTORNEY GRAHAM LEE PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION 18-30: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FROM REYNOLDS FORD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,888.72.
A motion was made by Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Rico, to approve Resolution 18-30. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Brown, Rico, Almblade, Mulcahey, and Miller. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 18-31: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE 2018 NON-HOME RULE STREET PRESERVATION AND RE-SURFACING.
A motion was made by Alderman Brown, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to approve Resolution 18-31.
Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Brown, Rico, Almblade, Mulcahey, and Miller. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 18-32: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF HOERR CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE 2018 SEWER LINING PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Miller, to approve Resolution 18-32.
Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Brown, Rico, Almblade, Mulcahey, and Miller. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 18-33: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 7TH STREET COLD-IN-PLACE RECYCLING AND RESURFACING FOR THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS.
Attorney Graham Lee informed the Council that the breakdown in the Federal Share was incorrect, it has been corrected. (See attachment).
A motion was made by Alderman Brown, seconded by Alderman Miller, to approve Resolution 18-33 with the necessary correction. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Brown, Rico, Almblade, Mulcahey, and Miller. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 18-34: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE LAW OFFICE OF KATHLEEN FIELD ORR & ASSOCIATES AS THE TIF ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Brown, to approve Resolution 18-34.
Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Brown, Rico, Almblade, Mulcahey, and Miller. 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 thanked the Maintenance Services Crew, the Fire Department, and MainStreet for a very successful Hoops 4 Hope, that was held last Wednesday, June 13 at Hereford Park. Chief Reynolds stated that it was well attended, and the weather was great.
Chief Reynolds informed everyone that on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Runners Park they will be having a movie in the park. Bring your kids, grandkids and come out and watch a fun movie.
Last Week they participated at Mt. Zion Baptist Missionary Church with a Pizza Party for Vacation Bible School.
Mr. Darin Girdler, City Administrator – Mr. Girdler informed the City Council that the Rock Island County ESTB voted on the request to fund the QCOMM 911 build out in Milan, in an amount not to exceed over 2 Million dollars. The vote was 8-0 with 1 member absent. This will save the City of East Moline approximately 400,000.in the long term. The QCOMM Consolidated emergency command center will be located on the third floor of the Milan Municipal building. Chief Reynolds stated that they now have a funding source which will net about $67,000 per month.
Mr. Kammler, Director of Engineering – Mr. Kammler thanked the Mayor, City Council, Mr. Miller, and his staff for doing a great job in his absence. That they continue working on Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Projects.
Resolution 7th Street Federal Project – The bid letting was conducted on Friday, June 15th.
Brandt Construction was the lower bidder.
7th Street watermain Project - continues due to setbacks this project should be completed by the end of July.
2nd Street Storm Sewer Project – they are starting to clear trees, next week weather permitting.
Hot Mix Asphalt – They will be having a pre-construction meeting this week.
Rob DeFrance, Fire Chief – Chief DeFrance updated the City Council regarding fireworks. As it gets closer to the 4th of July question have surfaced. In the City of East Moline, fireworks are not allowed, the only exceptions are for permitted firework display, such as what we are going to be doing on July 3rd down at the river.
Mr. Lambrecht, Director of Maintenance Services – Mr. Lambrecht informed the City Council that Mid-American Energy has hire Tri-City Electric to replace the LED Street lights in the city. This project should be completed within the next 2 weeks.
Mr. Drake, WWWTP Director of Facilities – Mr. Drake informed the City Council that one of the main breakers went out. The breaker was re-set and is holding right now and they do have a backup breaker. There will be a manufacture inspection to make sure there are no major problems.
RECESS SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Miller, to recess the City Council meeting and go into the Committee-of-the-Whole. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Brown, Rico, Almblade, Mulcahey, and Miller. Motion carried. 6:55p.m.
RECONVENE SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Brown, to go back into the regular City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Brown, Rico, Almblade, Mulcahey, and Miller. Motion carried. 7:15p.m.
Mayor Freeman announced that there will be a Closed Session regarding Collective Bargaining.
CLOSED SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Miller, to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: Collective Bargaining. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Brown, Rico, Almblade, Mulcahey, and Miller. Motion carried. 7:20p.m.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Mulcahey, seconded by Alderman Miller, to go back into the regular City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Brown, Rico, Almblade, Mulcahey, and Miller. Motion carried. 7:44p.m.
NO ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Mulcahey, seconded by Alderman Miller, to adjourn the City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Brown, Rico, Almblade, Mulcahey, and Miller.
Motion carried. 7:45p.m.
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