East Moline City Council met July 2.
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 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 18, 2018. b. Approval of the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of June 18, 2018. c. Approval of Salaries for June 29, 2018 in the amount of $424,961.53. d. Approval of Bills in the amount of $313,088.48.
A motion was made by Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Miller, and Brown. Motion carried.
REPORT BY MAYOR
Mayor Freeman reminded everyone of the upcoming events taking place in East Moline.
• July 3rd Fireworks Display at The Quarter tomorrow night.
• July 4th - The Fire Cracker Run beginning at 7:30a.m.
• The 4th of July Parade beginning at 1:00p.m. Mayor Freeman stated that he believes everyone has indicated they will be there.
CITY ATTORNEY GRAHAM LEE PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCE 18-04: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR LABORERS, MECHANCIS, 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 DeJaynes, and seconded by Alderman Almblade, to waive the reading of Ordinance 18-04. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Miller, and Brown. Motion carries.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Miller, to approve Ordinance 18- 04. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Miller, and Brown. Motion carries.
RESOLUTION 18-35: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE QUAD CITIES ECOMONIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH QUAD CITIES FIRST FOR FY-2019 – FY-2021.
A motion was made by Alderman Brown, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to approve Resolution 18-35. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Miller, and Brown. Motion carries.
RESOLUTION 18-36: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO INDUCE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.
A motion was made by Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Brown, to approve Resolution 18-36. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Miller, and Brown. Motion carries.
RESOLUTION 18-37: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE 2018 MFT MAINTENANCE FOR SCARIFICATION AND SEALCOATING OF VARIOUS STREETS.
A motion was made by Alderman DeJaynes, seconded by Alderman Miller, to approve Resolution 18-37. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Miller, and Brown. Motion carries.
RESOLUTION 18-38: 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. PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF ENGINEERING.
COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (Alderman Brown) Alderman Brown 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 reported to the City Council, that on June 22nd they had a very successful movie night watching Ferdinand at Runners Park. People would like this to be a monthly event.
The between East Moline Police Department will be hosting a Junior Police Academy for kids between the ages of 10 to 15, and they must be a resident of East Moline. The Junior Police Academy will be held beginning July 23rd through July 27th from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Spaces are available for up to 20 kids. Consideration will be given to other cities if the 20 openings are not filled. By East Moline kids. This program is free. They will learn about Crime Scene Investigations, the K-9 Unit and much more.
Ms. Annaka Whiting, Finance Director – Ms. Whiting gave the City Council an update on the Audit. Ms. Whiting stated that the audit should be completed by the end of July. All necessary extensions have been requested and granted. The City of East Moline has an opportunity to partner with the City of Moline, Rock Island and Silvis with the Rock Island County Health Department lead reduction program. This is a grant the Rock Island County Health Department has applied for in the amount of 2.3 million dollars, of which the City of East Moline would receive approximately $115,000. This would take care of 9 homes by reducing the lead hazards in those homes. A memorandum of understanding will be presented to the City Council at the next City Council meeting (July 16th).
Mr. Darin Girdler, City Administrator – Mr. Girdler informed the City Council that he will have discussion that will take place in tonight’s Closed Session regarding collective bargaining and litigation. Mr. Girdler reported that last night a Concert was held at Runners Park and we had a very good crowd. This event will take place every Sunday night from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Food and beverages can be purchased from various venders throughout the City. This is a great event for Downtown and for Main Street. Mr. Girdler thanked the public for their support of this event.
Mr. Kammler, Director of Engineering – Mr. Kammler informed the City County that they continue working on Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Projects.
• 7th Street watermain Project - continues struggling with the continued bacteria pressure testing on the project. The City is working with the contractor to work through their issues.
• An extension has been granted because of various items that have been added or changed on the project. This project should be completed by the end of July.
• 2nd Street Storm Sewer Project – this project should begin on July 9th, they are currently in the process of clearing the trees.
Rob DeFrance, Fire Chief – Chief DeFrance informed City Council that Bruce Colmer will be retiring in August 2018 after 30 years of service. We have a firefighter that has been out for a long time due to a major illness, and he will be returning to work at the end of this month.
Mr. Lambrecht, Director of Maintenance Services – Mr. Lambrecht informed the City Council that they had 12 volunteers from John Deere Company took the equipment up to Butterworth Park (swings, monkey bars and merry-go-round). The volunteers removed the old paint taking it down to the bare metal and restored it. Maintenance crew has been downtown preparing for the Fire Cracker Run and the Welcome Center for the fireworks display.
Mr. Drake, WWWTP Director of Facilities – Mr. Drake informed the City Council that at the last meeting he had some breaker action on one of our main breakers at the Waste Water Plant. We had a company in that checked out one of our main breakers, not only was one operating low but, issues with the spare breaker was found to have some corrosion, dirt and debris. The company checked the breakers out we are they are now in fine shape, all cleaned up and back in operation.
RECESS SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to recess the City Council meeting and go into the Committee-of-the-Whole. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Miller and Brown. Motion carried. 6:55p.m.
RECONVENE SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman DeJaynes, seconded by Alderman Miller, to go back into the regular City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Sollows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Miller and Brown. Motion carried. 7:51p.m.
Mayor Freeman announced that there will be a Closed Session regarding Collective Bargaining and Litigation.
CLOSED SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Miller, to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: Collective Bargaining and Litigation. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Sollows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Miller and Brown. Motion carried. 7:56p.m.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Miller, to go back into the Open Session. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Brown, Rico, Almblade, Mulcahey, and Miller. Motion carried. 8:15p.m.
NO ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
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: Brown, Rico, Almblade, Mulcahey, and Miller. Motion carried. 8:16p.m.
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