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City of East Moline Mayor and the City Council met Feb. 3.

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: Larry Toppert, Gary Almblade, Nancy Mulcahey, Jayne O’Brien, Frederic Kotoku, Maria Tapia and Jose Rico.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

None

CITY CLERK’S REPORT

City Clerk Holmes had no items for discussion.

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 December 16, 2019.

b. Approval of Salaries for December 27, 2019 in the amount of $423,592.14. c. Approval of Salaries for January 10, 2020 in the amount of $479,899.85.

d. Approval of Bills for December 2019 in the amount of $850,767.61.

e. Approval of Bills for January 2020 in the amount of $838,992.58.

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: Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Frederic, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried.

REPORT BY MAYOR

EMPD PROMOTIONS CEREMONY (Chief Ramsey)

Chief Ramsey read the following Ceremonial Promotional Proclamation:

BE IT KNOWN,

The East Moline Police Department has reposed special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Valor, Fidelity and Professional Excellence of:

JOSH ALLEN AND BRIAN YUSKA

In view of these qualities, as well as their demonstrated leadership and tactical competence, and their dedicated service to the citizens of The City of East Moline, they are therefore promoted to the ranks of

LIEUTENANT AND SERGEANT, RESPECTIVELY,

This given under my hand in The City of East Moline, County of Rock Island, State of Illinois, is effective on the 19th Day of January, Two Thousand – Twenty. Jeffrey Ramsey, Chief EMDP

APPOINTMENT:

Mayoral Appointments:

Mayor Freeman made the following Mayoral Appointment of Debbie VanderBeke to the East Moline Library Board. Ms. VanderBeke will be completing the term of Ms. Geraldine Baecke.

A motion was made by Alderman O’Brien, seconded by Alderman Rico, to approve the Mayoral appointment. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Frederic, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried.

CITY ATTORNEY LINCOLN SCOTT PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCE: 1st Reading

ORDINANCE 20-01: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTERNATE BONDS (TAX INCREMENT AND STATE REVENUE SHARING ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE) OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF (A) REFINANCING THE OUTSTANDING BANK LINE OF CREDIT ENTERED INTO TO FINANCE THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN “REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT COSTS” IN FURTHERANCE OF THE “TAX INCREMENT FINANCE CITY OF EAST MOLINE PORT OF CALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT,” AND (B) REIMBURSING THE CITY FOR ITS PRIOR PAYMENT OF INTEREST DUE UNDER SUCH LOAN; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING FOR HOLDING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER THE BOND ISSUE NOTIFICATION ACT; AND CONCERNING RELATED MATTERS. Consideration

A motion was made by Alderman Toppert, seconded by Alderman Mulcahey, to waive the reading of Ordinance 20-01. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Mulcahey, O’Brien, Frederic, Tapia, Rico and Toppert. Opposed: Almblade. Motion carried. 6-1

A motion was made by Alderman Mulcahey, seconded by Alderman Toppert, to approve Ordinance 20-01. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Mulcahey, O’Brien, Frederic, Tapia, Rico, and Toppert. Opposed: Almblade. Motion carried. 6-1

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION 20-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE SEWER EASEMENT LAND ACQUISITION IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,583.00.

A motion was made by Alderman Toppert, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to approve Resolution 20- 01. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Frederic, Tapia, Rico, and Toppert. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 20-02: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN J+M CIVIL DESIGN AND THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE 14TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.

A motion was made by Alderman Tapia, seconded by Alderman Rico, to approve Resolution 20-02. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Frederic, Tapia, Rico, and Toppert. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 20-03: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE PROPOSAL FROM IMEG, INC. FOR THE GRAND IL TRAIL LAND ACQUISITION.

A motion was made by Alderman Rico, seconded by Alderman O’Brien, to approve Resolution 20-03. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Frederic, Tapia, Rico, and Toppert. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 20-04: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A REPLACEMENT FIREFIGHTER FOR THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

A motion was made by Alderman Frederic, seconded by Alderman Toppert, to approve Resolution 20- 04. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Frederic, Tapia, Rico, and Toppert. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 20-05: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) LIFEPAK 15 UNITS AT A COST OF $45,221.95 PER YEAR FOR THREE (3) YEARS.

A motion was made by Alderman O’Brien, seconded by Alderman Toppert, to approve Resolution 20- 05. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Frederic, Tapia, Rico, and Toppert. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 20-06: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH RESOURCEX FOR PRIORITY BASED BUDGETING TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE.

A motion was made by Alderman Mulcahey, seconded by Alderman Toppert, to approve Resolution 20-06. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Frederic, Tapia, Rico, and Toppert. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (Alderman Toppert)

Alderman Toppert 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 Ramsey, EMPD – Chief Ramsey informed the City Council that the EMPD will be doing their yearly annual training this week. The EMPD has joined with the schools a program called Handle With Care. It is a program where if Officers come in contact with children on the street on a call where they witness violence or something dramatic the EMPD will have email contact with the school and the school with be notified so they provide the proper services for the children at the school so they do not have any issues.

Mr. Maxeiner, City Administrator – Mr. Maxeiner provided Financial information due to

Ms. Whiting being out of the office. Mr. Maxeiner informed the City Council that Ms. Whiting will be making a trip to Denver, Colorado to meet with ResourceX before the City purchases the priority-based budgeting software. Ms. Whiting will be able to get hands-on training, ask questions and meet with other Municipalities that is now using the software. A brief discussion was held regarding various options and additional resources that may be available.

Mr. Kammler, Director of Engineering – Mr. Kammler informed the City Council that the City would be receiving money from the Federal Government to repair parts of the Levy, at no cost to the City. The Corp of Engineers have been working with the City on this project. Mr. Kammler provided additional information regarding the Sugar Creek area flooding which they will be applying for a pre-application Grant from FEMA.

Mr. Drake, Director of W&WWTP Facilities – Mr. Drake informed the City Council that they will be starting Spring projects.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Toppert, to adjourn the City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien Frederic, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried. 6:59 p.m.

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