City of Rock Island City Council met Sept. 14.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
As Part Of His Executive Order In Response To Covid-19, #2020-07, Section 6, Governor Pritzker Announced In Part That "During The Duration Of The Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation, The Provisions Of The Open Meetings Act, 5 Ilcs 120, Requiring Or Relating To In-Person Attendance By Members Of A Public Body Are Suspended. Specifically, (1) The Requirement In 5 Ilcs 120/2.01 That 'Members Of A Public Body Must Be Physically Present' Is Suspended; And (2) The Conditions In 5 Ilcs 120/7 Limiting When Remote Participation Is Permitted Are Suspended. Public Bodies Are Encouraged To Postpone Consideration Of Public Business Where Possible."
On Friday, June 12, 2020, the Governor signed P.A. 100-640 (SB 2135) into law, amending the OMA to expressly authorize public bodies to meet remotely without the otherwise required quorum present at the meeting place during a declared public health disaster such as those related to COVID-19.
The City Council Study Session will be held remotely. The meeting can be viewed on Channel 9 for Mediacom customers living in Rock Island or on the City's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RockIslandIL/live.
Dari Workplan Development
Mayor's Task Force Marketing Proposal
Vacant Property Registration Discussion
Foreclosed, Vacant, Abandoned Property Registration And Management.
Downtown Parking Garage Discussion
https://www.rigov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09142020-628
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