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City of Moline Committee of the Whole met Oct. 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

PRESENT:     Mayor Stephanie Acri (Chair)

Alderman David Parker, Jr. (Ward 2) ~electronically

Alderman Mike Wendt (Ward 3) ~electronically

Alderman Richard “Dick” Potter (Ward 4)

Alderman Sam Moyer (Ward 5)

Alderman Kevin Schoonmaker (Ward 6) ~electronically

Alderman Mike Waldron (Ward 7)

Alderman Sonia Berg (Alderman At-Large) ~electronically

ABSENT:        Alderman Scott Williams (Ward 1)

STAFF:           Marty Vanags, Interim City Administrator

Janine Hollembaek Parr, City Clerk

J.D. Schulte, Public Works Director ~electronically

Alison Fleming, Human Resources Manager ~electronically

Eric Griffith, Parks Recreation Director ~electronically

David Rowatt, Information Technology Manager

Bryon Lear, Library Director ~electronically

Darren Gault, Chief of Police

Jeff Snyder, Fire Chief

Carol Barnes, Finance Director ~electronically

Chris Mathias, Property Management Coordinator ~electronically

Tony Loete, Utilities General Manager

Joe Kuhlenbeck, Building Official ~electronically

OTHERS:       Derke Price, Ancel Glink

Mark Stoffer Hunter, resident

Jan Stoffer, resident

Mayor Acri called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Approval of Remote Electronic Attendance

Alderman Moyer, seconded by Alderman Waldron, moved to approve the remote electronic attendance of Aldermen Parker, Wendt, Schoonmaker and Berg. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Schoonmaker, Waldron, Berg, Parker, Wendt, Potter and Moyer; nays: none.

Questions on the Agenda

There were no questions on the agenda.

Agenda Items

1. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to accept and attest to the award of $14,603 from the U.S. Department of Justice 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Darren Gault, Chief of Police, requested Council approval for acceptance of the JAG award and explained how the funds would be used. A motion was made by Alderman Waldron to approve. Seconded by Alderman Potter. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Schoonmaker, Waldron, Berg, Parker, Wendt, Potter and Moyer; nays: none.

2. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a contract with McClintock Trucking and Excavating Inc., for Project #1341, 2020 Stormwater Improvements, for the amount of $142,650. Tony Loete, Utilities General Manager, explained that staff was given approval to move ahead with three emergency storm sewer repairs; however, after further investigation, it was determined that it was financially advantageous to advertise for competitive pricing. A Notice to Bidders was published, bids were read on October 6, 2020, and McClintock Trucking and Excavating Inc. submitted the lowest, most responsible and responsive bid. A motion was made by Alderman Waldron to approve. Seconded by Alderman Potter. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Schoonmaker, Waldron, Berg, Parker, Wendt, Potter and Moyer; nays: none.

3. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to and make certain certifications and assurances related to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant requirements and conditions to design and construct a multi-use trail in the City of Moline and supporting a grant application to the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Enhancement Program grant and authorizing staff to do any and all things necessary to prepare and submit said grant application to the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Enhancement Program grant. Joe Kuhlenbeck, Building Official, indicated that staff seeks Council’s approval to apply for the grant, with a deadline of November 2, 2020. A motion was made by Alderman Moyer to approve. Seconded by Alderman Waldron. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Schoonmaker, Waldron, Berg, Parker, Wendt, Potter and Moyer; nays: none. Alderman Waldron inquired about the narrowness of the bridge between the Villa Park and Crestwood neighborhoods, crossing over I-74 at 26th Street. Kuhlenbeck explained that this will be considered during the design process of the Bikeways Plan.

4. Other – The Waterfront liquor store. Derke Price, Corporation Counsel, explained that Vast Properties 2900 Inc. wishes to obtain a Class C liquor license for a potential liquor store at 2900 River Drive. Per the Moline Code of Ordinances, consent of a majority of surrounding property owners must be obtained. Because the only property within 150 feet is City park property, Ben Butterworth Parkway, consent of the City Council is requested. There was discussion. A motion was made by Alderman Moyer to approve. Seconded by Alderman Waldron. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Schoonmaker, Waldron, Berg, Parker, Wendt, Potter and Moyer; nays: none.

Informational

Administrator’s Update. Marty Vanags reminded that the first 2021 budget session will be October 24, 2020.

Public Comment

Jan Stoffer thanked the Council for allowing nanny goats at Deere-Wiman, 1105 8th Street. She and husband Mark Stoffer Hunter expressed support of an amendment to Chapters 8 and 25 of the Moline Code of Ordinances as proposed by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), which would require 60 days for HPC review of a demolition application, allowing opportunities for education of property owners and for photographic documentation and salvage of the historic property.

The meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

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