City of Moline City Council met March 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Council Meeting: The City Council meeting came to order at 6:34 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, Moyer, Schoonmaker, Waldron and Berg present.
Absent: Alderman Potter
Public Hearing
City Planner Jeff Anderson explained the City’s intent to submit an application to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Bicycle Path Grant Program 2021 for development of a bike path at the 7 th Street corridor, between 52nd Avenue and just south of John Deere Road. Anderson noted that the required public notice was posted at least 7 days in advance of this hearing, and is on record for inspection. The public was invited to provide comments, questions or testimony they would like to make. In regard to the environmental assessment conducted as part of the application, Anderson noted the possibility that an archeologist review may be required, but according to the state archeologist is not likely. In the wetlands survey, there appears to be a remote possibility of emergent wetlands requiring mitigation, but this again is not likely. There was no public comment. Mayor Acri closed the public hearing.
Items on Consent:
Approval of Minutes
Committee-of-the-Whole and Council meeting minutes of February 25, 2020, and March 7, 2020, appointment made during Committee-of-the-Whole on March 10, 2020, and the January Financial Report.
Resolutions
1. Council Bill/Resolution 1014-2020
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Five Cities Construction Company for Project #1332, 2020 Alley Reconstruction, in the amount of $67,928.55.
2. Council Bill/Resolution 1015-2020
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a contract with Centennial Contractors of the Quad Cities Inc. for Project #1334, 2020 Patching Program, in the amount of $1,476,700.00.
3. Council Bill/Resolution 1016-2020
A Resolution authorizing the approval of a Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Section 20-00000-00-GM in the amount of $520,000.
4. Council Bill/Resolution 1017-2020
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a contract with Precision Pavement Markings Inc. for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Section 20-00000-00-GM, 2020 Pavement Marking Program, in the amount of $174,522.
5. Council Bill/Resolution 1018-2020
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Interim Public Works Director and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Gewalt Hamilton Associates Inc. for on-call traffic engineering and transportation planning consulting services.
6. Council Bill/Resolution 1019-2020
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a contract with Walter D. Laud Inc. for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Section 20-00000-03-GM, 2020 Inlet & Catch Basin Replacement Program, in the amount of $118,800.30.
7. Council Bill/Resolution 1020-2020
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk and appropriate City staff to make application to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for the 2021 IDNR Bicycle Path Grant Program in the amount of $200,000 to construct a sidewalk, ramps and related improvements in the City of Moline; and authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk and appropriate City staff to do all things necessary to prepare and submit said grant application; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to complete the Bike Path Grant Program Resolution of Authorization.
8. Council Bill/Resolution 1021-2020
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk and appropriate City staff to execute and attest to any and all required documentation related to a Statewide Planning and Research Program (SPR) grant application to the Illinois Department of Transportation in the amount of $160,000 to develop a Form- Based Code for the downtown Moline area; and authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk, and appropriate City staff to do all things necessary to prepare and submit said grant application.
9. Council Bill/Resolution 1022-2020
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Chief of Police and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Memorandum of Understanding between the Illinois National Guard Counterdrug Task Force and the City of Moline Police Department setting forth the policies, procedures and guidelines for the deployment of Illinois National Guard Counterdrug Task Force personnel to the Moline Police Department in support of drug-related law enforcement.
10. Council Bill/Resolution 1023-2020
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Chief of Police and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Secret Service and the Moline Police Department, setting forth the procedures and responsibilities of both parties for the reimbursement of certain overtime costs and other expenses pursuant to 31 USC 9703.
11. Council Bill/Resolution 1024-2020
A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a BC1500 15” Brush Chipper with Tier 4 Final Engine and Winch from Vermeer Midwest, East Moline, Illinois, in the amount of $69,496.
12. Council Bill/Resolution 1025-2020
A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a SC382 37 horsepower Stump Cutter and TLR33 Trailer from Vermeer Midwest, East Moline, Illinois, in the amount of $32,241.
13. Council Bill/Resolution 1026-2020
A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2020 Compact Track Loader from Martin Equipment, Rock Island, Illinois, in the amount of $48,402.13.
Omnibus Vote: Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to approve, by omnibus vote, these items. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Williams, Parker, Wendt, Moyer, Schoonmaker, Waldron and Berg; nays: none.
Items Not on Consent: First Reading Ordinances
14. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3005-2020
An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Article VI, Division 2, “ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT CLAIMS,” by amending Sections 2-6200 and 2-6201(d) and by enacting one new Section 2- 6202, pertaining to the same subject matter.
15. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3006-2020
An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, “POLICE,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 26-2113, “MANNER OF AMENDING THIS ARTICLE,” to remove the requirement that any amendment of Chapter 26, Article II, of the Moline Code of Ordinances, be published by newspaper publication.
16. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3007-2020
An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, “POLICE,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 26-2304, “POLICE PROBATIONARY PERIOD,” to modify the probationary period for newly hired officers pursuant to the Illinois FOP Labor Council Agreement.
17. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3008-2020
An Ordinance amending Chapter 31, “TAXATION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by enacting one new Article XII, “CANNABIS RETAILERS’ OCCUPATION TAX,” to impose a tax pursuant to the Municipal Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax Law on persons engaged in the business of selling adult use cannabis.
18. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3009-2020
An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 2-3204 in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 2-3204, “ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR;” and by enacting one new Section 2-3205, “ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL,” which shall contain the text repealed from Section 2-3204.
19. Council Bill/Special Ordinance 4006-2020
A Special Ordinance amending the City of Moline’s policy entitled Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment to add an annual training requirement and to adopt a procedure for handling complaints of sexual harassment made by one elected official against another elected official.
Council, Staff and Citizen Comments:
Mayor Acri stated that currently the City absorbs credit card fees by department, at a total annual cost of approximately $120,000. Many governments have moved to sharing these fees with card users. Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Berg, moved to direct staff to investigate this concept and report back to Council. Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Acri reviewed, and requested feedback from Council on, proposed Illinois legislation changes, stating that she feels much more comfortable with the proposed legislation and encouraged Council support. There was discussion. Aldermen did not express support. Mayor Acri will engage advocates for the legislation to speak with Council and hear questions and concerns.
Library Director Bryon Lear provided copies of the Library’s 2019 Annual Report.
Alderman Parker stated that Moline Housing Authority recently installed security equipment in all areas and thanked Moline Chief of Police Darren Gault for the department’s integration and collaboration for the safety of residents in our community.
Interim City Administrator J.D. Schulte explained that staff will be bringing the timeline for spring yard waste collection to Council on March 17, 2020.
Executive Session:
Alderman Berg, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved for Executive Session, for the purpose of discussion of Property Acquisition- 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (5), Review of Executive Session Minutes-5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (21), and Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees- 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1). Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Williams, Parker, Wendt, Moyer, Schoonmaker, Waldron and Berg; nays: none.
City Council convened in Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. Council reconvened in open session at 9:02 p.m.
On motion of Alderman Berg, seconded by Alderman Wendt, the regular Council meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is on March 17, 2020.
http://www.moline.il.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/6164
Alerts Sign-up