City of East Moline City Council met Dec. 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.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Mr. Maxeiner, City Administrator – Opened the Public Hearing for the purpose of public comments regarding the 2020 Budget. There are statutory requirements that a public hearing is held for the purposed Budget before the Budget is approved. This Public Hearing will meet all requirements in the statute, and we will have the first reading of the budget ordinance at tonight’s meeting. To adequately document the public hearing for the budget, Mr. Maxeiner requested that the City Clerk document in the minutes the time the public hearing was opened, any comments received, and the time the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Maxeiner opened the Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. (So, noted by the City Clerk)
Mr. Maxeiner, City Administrator asked the Finance Director and City Clerk if any comments had been received in either of their offices? Ms. Whiting, Finance Director and Ms. Holmes, City Clerk both stated that they did not receive any comments. Since no comments were received the floor is now open for Public comments. Are there any comments from the public? This is the time to step forward. Since there were no comments from the public Mr. Maxeiner closed the Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m. (So, noted by the City Clerk)
Mr. Maxeiner deferred the floor to Mayor Freeman.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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: Larry Toppert, Gary Almblade, Nancy Mulcahey, Jayne O’Brien, Frederic Kotoku, Maria Tapia and Jose Rico.
CITY CLERK’S REPORT
City Clerk Arletta 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 November 8, 2019.
b. Approval of the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of November 8, 2019.
c. Approval of the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of November 4, 2019.
d. Approval of Salaries for November 29, 2019 in the amount of $424,725.35.
e. Approval of Bills in the amount of $546,871.66.
f. Approval of Schedule of Regular Council and Committee-of-the-Whole Meetings for the Calendar Year of 2020.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Toppert, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Frederic, Tapia, Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey and O’Brien. Motion carried.
REPORT BY MAYOR
Mayor Freeman had no items for discussion.
CITY ATTORNEY LINCOLN SCOTT PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCE: 1st Reading
ORDINANCE19-43: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE APPROVING THE $10.2 MILLION DOLLAR LINE OF CREDIT AND BOND ISSUANCE.
A motion was made to Alderman O’Brien, seconded by Frederic, to consider voting on Ordinance 19-43 tonight. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Frederic, Tapia, Rico, Toppert, Almblade and O’Brien. OPPOSED: Mulcahey. Motion carried. 6-1
A motion was made by Alderman Rico, seconded by Alderman O’Brien, to waive the reading of Ordinance 19-43. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Frederic, Tapia, Rico, Toppert, Almblade and O’Brien. OPPOSED: Mulcahey. Motion carried. 6-1
A motion was made by Alderman Rico, seconded by Alderman Toppert, to approve Ordinance 19-43. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Frederic, Tapia, Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey and O’Brien. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE19-44: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR ALL CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, IN LIEU OF THE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY, 2020 AND ENDING ON THE THIRTY- FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER 2020.
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Toppert, to allow the first reading of Ordinance 19-44. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Frederic, Tapia, Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey and O’Brien. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 19-32: AN ORDINANCE FOR THE LEVYING AND ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR THE TAX LEVY YEAR 2019 COLLECTIBLE IN THE YEAR 2020. ADOPTING THE TAX LEVY OF $6,508,625.00 WITH AN ESTIMATED RATE OF $2.323.
A motion was made by Alderman O’Brien, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to approve Ordinance 19- 32. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Frederic, Tapia, Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey and O’Brien. Motion carried.
19-33: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A SPECIAL AD VALOREM TAX WITHIN THE EAST MOLINE 15 TH AVENUE SPECIAL SERVICE AREA OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
A motion was made by Alderman Toppert, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to approve Ordinance 19- 33. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Frederic, Tapia, Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey and O’Brien. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderman Rico, seconded by Alderman Frederic, to approve the 2020 Tax Levy and related Ordinances using the omnibus method of voting for Ordinance 19-34 through Ordinance 19- 42. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Frederic, Tapia, Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey and O’Brien. Motion carried.
19-34: ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON CERTAIN OF THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2010A, OF THE CITY OF EAST MO LINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING REL ATED MATTERS.
19-35: ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON CERTAIN OF THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2010C, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING RELATED MATTERS.
19-36: ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON CERTAIN OF THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTERNATE BONDS , SERIES 2010D, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCER NING RELATED MATTERS.
19-37: ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON CERTAIN OF THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2010E, OF THE C ITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING RELATED MATTERS.
19-38: ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON CERTAIN OF THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTE RNATE BONDS, SERIES 2011, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING RELATED MATT ERS.
19-39: ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON CERTAIN OF THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2011A, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINO IS; AND CONCERNING RELATED MATTERS.
19-40: ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON CERTAIN OF THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2011B, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, I LLINOIS; AND CONCERNING REL ATED MATTERS.
19-41: ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON CERTAIN OF THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2011C, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLI NE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNIN G RELATED MATTE RS.
19-42: ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON CERTAIN OF THE OUTSTANDING GENER AL OBLIGATION ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2014, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCE RNING RELATED MATTERS.
RESOLUTION 19-77: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A HAND HELD READER.
A motion was made by Alderman Tapia, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to approve Resolution 19-77. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Frederic, Tapia, Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey and O’Brien. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 19-78: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE REPLACEMENT POLICE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
A motion was made by Alderman Tapia, seconded by Alderman Toppert, to approve Resolution 19-78. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Frederic, Tapia, Rico, Toppert, Mulcahey and O’Brien. OPPOSED: Almblade. Motion carried. 6-1
RESOLUTION19-79: ARESOLUTIONOFTHECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFEASTMOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF SERVICE WEAPONS FOR THE EAST MOLINE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,520.00.
A motion was made by Alderman Toppert, seconded by Alderman Frederic, to approve Resolution 19-79. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Frederic, Tapia, Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey and O’Brien. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 19-80: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, TO INDUCE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.
A motion was made by Alderman Toppert, seconded by Alderman Rico, to approve Resolution 19-80. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Frederic, Tapia, Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey and O’Brien. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (Alderman Mulcahey)
Alderman Mulcahey 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, Chief EMPD – Chief Reynolds informed City Council that the no shave November raised over $11,000.00. EMPD is continuing No shave December with the money raised going to a child who has cancer that an Officer lives next door to. Chief Reynolds thanked Mayor Freeman and Former Mayor Thodos for allowing him the opportunity to serve as East Moline’s Police Chief for the past 4 years and 26 years of service. Chief Reynolds stated he was sad to leave but looking forward to his next adventure. Chief Reynolds thanked everyone that he works with.
Mr. Maxeiner, City Administrator – Mr. Maxeiner thanked Chief Reynolds for is service for the EMPD a trusted advisor to him for the short time that he has been here. He was also a leader of QComm very well respected there and liked. Mr. Maxeiner appreciated everything Chief Reynolds has done, and he wishes him well with all future endeavors.
Mr. Kammler, Director of Engineering – Mr. Kammler informed the City Council that they are working on the Concrete on 15th Avenue, between 10th Street through 12th Street, people will not be able to cross.
Chief DeFrance, Fire Chief EMFD – Chief DeFrance congratulated Chief Reynolds wishing him the best as he has enjoyed working with him.
Mr. Lambrecht, Director of Maintenance Services – Mr. Lambrecht informed the City Council that the with one retiring and two more employees taking FLMA, which will leave approximately 12 people in his department. This will make him with a shortage on the snow plow crew.
Mr. Drake, Director of W&WWTP Facilities – Mr. Drake informed the City Council the Water Tower at Wiman Park is completed.
Ms. Carolyn Ellis, Treasurer – Ms. Ellis wished Chief Reynolds Good Luck for all his years of service with the City of East Moline.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Mulcahey, to adjourn the City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Frederic, Tapia, Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey and O’Brien. Motion carried. 7:03 p.m.
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