City of Moline City Council met Nov. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Council Meeting: The City Council meeting came to order at 9:18 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: There was no Invocation.
Roll Call: Roll call was taken with Mayor Acri, Aldermen Williams, Parker, Wendt, Potter, Moyer, Schoonmaker, Waldron and Berg present. Absent: None.
Public Hearing: At 6:11, the Mayor and Clerk administered the Public Hearing for the proposed Marquis Harbor-West Business District Plan. City Planner Jeff Anderson introduced Mike Weber of PGAV Planners. Mr. Weber explained that the purpose of the business district is to finance a small part of the rebuilding of the Captain’s Table Restaurant, as there is a gap between the insurance payout and the cost to rebuild. The hearing concluded at 6:14 p.m., and the Committee of the Whole meeting reconvened. There was no public testimony.
Items on Consent:
Approval of Minutes
Committee-of-the-Whole and Council meeting minutes of November 5, 2019, appointments made at Committee-of-the-Whole on November 19, 2019, and the October financial report.
Second Reading Ordinances
1. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3026-2019
An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Sec. 2- 2400, “STAFF TRAFFIC COMMITTEE; COUNCIL REVIEW,” by repealing subsections (a) and (b) in their entirety and enacting in lieu thereof new subsections (a), (b) and (c) relating to the same subject matter; and amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, as follows: by repealing Sec. 20-2156, “PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES PARKING; RESIDENTIAL,” in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Sec. 20-2156, “DESIGNATED PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES; RESIDENTIAL,” relating to the same subject matter; by repealing in its entirety Sec. 20-5124(b), referencing Appendix 24 as a listing of persons with disabilities parking spaces within the City, and consecutively renaming the remaining subsection of Sec. 20-5124 as subsection (b); and by repealing Appendix 24 in its entirety.
2. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3028-2019
An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by enacting one new Section 4-4110, “SALES OF SINGLE SERVING CONTAINERS OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS,” to regulate the retail sale of single serving containers of certain alcoholic liquors in their original packaging.
3. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3029-2019
An Ordinance amending Chapter 21, “NUISANCES IN GENERAL,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by enacting one new Article III, “REGISTRATION OF VACANT PROPERTIES AND PROPERTIES WITH DEFAULTED MORTGAGES.”
Resolutions
4. Council Bill/Resolution 1040-2019
A Resolution authorizing approval of a proposed amendment (Substantial Amendment 1) to the City of Moline’s 2019 Annual Action Plan, approved by Council Bill/Resolution No. 1067-2019, for the purpose of program fund reallocation; and authorizing the Mayor to implement the program activity set forth in the City of Moline’s 2019 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 1 upon the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) approval of said Amendment 1.
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 Williams, Parker, Wendt, Potter, Moyer, Schoonmaker, Waldron and Berg; nays: none.
Items Not on Consent:
Second Reading Ordinances
5. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3030-2019
An Ordinance amending Chapter 7, “ANIMALS AND FOWL,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 7-1109A, “DEER HUNTING,” by repealing subsections (1), (1)(a), (1)(f), and (2)(a)(2)(e) in their entirety and enacting in lieu thereof new subsections (1), (1)(a), (1)(f), and (2)(a)(2)(e) dealing with the same subject matter.
Adopted: Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Potter, moved to adopt Council Bill 3030-2019. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Williams, Parker, Wendt, Potter, Moyer, Schoonmaker and Waldron; nays: Alderman Berg.
Resolutions
6. Council Bill/Resolution 1041-2019
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an agreement with USI Insurance for brokerage services for liability, property, workers’ compensation and cyber insurance for a period of one year commencing December 1, 2019; and authorizing the Human Resources Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to bind and accept coverage with Insurance Program Managers Group (“IPMG”) for liability, property and workers’ compensation insurance and with Lloyds of London for cyber insurance, all for a period of one year commencing December 1, 2019.
Motion for Consideration: Alderman Schoonmaker, seconded by Alderman Waldron, moved to consider Council Bill 1041-2019. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Williams, Parker, Wendt, Potter, Moyer, Schoonmaker, Waldron and Berg; nays: none.
Approved: Alderman Wendt, seconded by Alderman Berg, moved to approve Council Bill 1041-2019. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Williams, Parker, Wendt, Potter, Moyer, Schoonmaker, Waldron and Berg; nays: none.
Council, Staff and Citizen Comments:
Alderman Waldron thanked Mayor Acri for coming to the meeting this evening, even though she was not feeling well.
Alderman Wendt shared that the annual Holiday Hop event was a great time, and encouraged participation in the upcoming Lighting on the Commons event on November 23, 2019.
Alderman Berg congratulated Community Development Program Manager K.J. Whitley and staff on the $51,500 land bank grant received for a feasibility study.
Alderman Potter wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and thanked staff for their hard work on the budget.
Interim City Administrator J.D. Schulte explained that leaf vacuuming will continue through December 15, 2019, and should get through another cycle.
Alderman Parker shared that the Augustana College Men’s Basketball record is 2-1 and encouraged attendance.
Alderman Moyer shared a resident’s appreciation for the leaf collection and for the light installed at 38th Street and 35th Avenue. Additional poles on that road would be beneficial.
Mayor Acri expressed that this is the best budget experience that she has had in her time on the Council, and thanked Finance Director Carol Barnes and her team for their hard work, and Interim City Administrator J.D. Schulte for his leadership.
Barnes reported that Live Stories reporting, addressing all 52 funds, will be available to Council as early as next month.
Schulte explained steps taken to improve Council equipment and enable remote attendance with audio and video. Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Berg, moved to support a $35,000 PEG fund investment in a call-in and recording system in Council Chambers. This would not include laptops/tablets. Alderman Moyer made a motion to amend and increase the investment not-to-exceed $50,000, and authorize the Interim City Administrator to expend said funds for Ring Central software and equipment. Seconded by Alderman Wendt. Motion passed unanimously. The amended motion passed unanimously. The PEG fund balance is $338,000. Corporation Counsel indicated that this will be ratified on the next Agenda.
Jeff Anderson, City Planner, shared that the City had received an award from Illowa in recognition of its support.
Jeff Snyder, Fire Chief, explained that the Department is participating in the “Keep the Wreath Red” campaign, part of a community risk reduction effort. Each time the Department responds to a structure fire, a red bulb is replaced by a white one.
On motion of Alderman Potter, Mayor Acri adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m.
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