East Moline City Council met Feb. 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, Maria Tapia, Jose Rico, and Mayor Freeman. Absent: Ed DeJaynes
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
CITY CLERK’S REPORT City Clerk Holmes passed.
ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA:
None
CONSENT AGENDA:
City Clerk Arletta Holmes read the Consent Agenda that included the following:
a. Approval of the City Council Minutes of January 22, 2019.
b. Approval of the Committee-of the-Whole Minutes of January 22, 2019.
c. Approval of Salaries for January 25, 2019, in the amount of $443,185.56.
d. Approval of Bills for February 2019 in the amount of $357,079.98.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Tapia, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, Tapia, Rico and Sallows. Motion carried.
REPORT BY MAYOR
Mayor Freeman read and presented to Ms. Annie Olberts, and Sofia of Big Brothers/Big Sisters a proclamation proclaiming January 2019 as “National Mentoring Month.” Ms. Olberts thanked the Mayor and City Council for the proclamation and their continued support.
Quad City First
Ms. Tallman presented to the City Council the annual report regarding Economic Development in the Quad Cities.
Mayor’s Appointment:
Mayor Freeman appointed Frederic Kotoku to fill the position of 5th Ward Alderman replacing Alderman Gary Miller.
A motion was made by Alderman Rico, seconded by Alderman Tapia, to concur with Mayor appointment of Mr. Frederic Kotoku for 5th Ward Alderman. Upon roll call the following voted in favor:
Almblade, Mulcahey, Tapia, Rico and Sallows. Motion carried.
Swearing in Ceremony:
City Clerk Holmes administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Frederic Kotoku, as the newly appointed Alderman of the 5th Ward.
CITY ATTORNEY LINCOLN SCOTT PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCE 19-02: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE AMENDING TITLE 3 “BUSINESS REGULATIONS”, CHAPTER 7 “LIQUOR DEALERS”, SECTION 3-7-1 “DEFINITIONS” AND SECTION 3-7-6 “LICENSE FEES” OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Tapia, to waive the reading of Ordinance 19-02. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Frederic, Tapia, Rico and Sallows. Opposed: Mulcahey. Motion carried. 5 - 1
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Rico to approve Ordinance 19-02. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, Frederic, Tapia, Rico and Sallows. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 19-04: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY BY SEALED BID, LIVE AUCTION, ON-LINE AUCTION OR TRADE IN.
A motion was made by Alderman Sallows, seconded by Alderman Almblade to approve Resolution 19-04. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, Frederic, Tapia, Rico and Sallows. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 19-05: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC. FOR THE WIMAN PARK WATER TOWER MIXER.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Sallows to approve Resolution 19-05. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, Frederic, Tapia, Rico and Sallows. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 19-06: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO INDUICE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN A REDEVELOPMENT AREA.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Mulcahey to approve Resolution 19-06. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, Frederic, Tapia, Rico and Sallows. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (Alderman Almblade)
Alderman Sallows 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 the Center Board will be meeting on Wednesday to dissolve the Center Board which QComm 911 will be taking over. QComm 911 is up and running, if anyone would like to tour the new facility let him know.
Mr. Miller, Engineering – Mr. Miller updated the City Council on meeting with Brandt Construction on filling the pot holes on 7th Street.
Rob DeFrance, EMFP – Chief DeFrance informed City Council that the new Firetruck was down. They are using the reserve Firetruck. Mayor Freeman asked Chief DeFrance was the Firetruck still under warranty. Chief DeFrance replied yes, the Firetruck is still under warranty. As soon as more information is available we will let you know.
Mr. Lambrecht, Director of Maintenance Services – Mr. Lambrecht informed the City Council that the City Crews have been out clearing the roads as we have had a lot of snow and several water main breaks. Staff is having a very hard time keeping The Bend road open with the extra snow and wind. May need to use a snow fence.
RECESS SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to recess the City Council and to go into the Committee -of-the-Whole meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, Frederic, Tapia, Rico and Sallows. Motion carried. 6:49 p.m.
RECONVENE SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Sallows, to return to the City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, Frederic, Tapia, Rico and Sallows. Motion carried. 7:40 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Mulcahey, to go into Closed Session to discuss
a. Pending Litigation
b. Personnel Matters
Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, Frederic, Tapia, Rico and Sallows. Motion carried. 7:42 p.m.
OPEN SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to return to open session. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, Frederic, Tapia, Rico and Sallows. Motion carried. 8:05 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Sallows, to accept City Administrator, Darrin Gridler resignation. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, Frederic, Tapia, Rico and Sallows. Motion carried.
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: Almblade, Mulcahey, Frederic, Tapia, Rico and Sallows. Motion carried. 8:09 p.m.
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