City of Rock Island City Council Met Aug. 9.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
Call to Order
This meeting will also be conducted by audio and video conference without the requirement of a physically present quorum of the Rock Island City Council due to the disaster declaration issued by Governor Pritzker.
Because of this order related to COVID-19 health concerns affecting the State and the City, the Mayor has determined that an in-person meeting at City Hall with all participants may not be practical or prudent.
Alderpersons and Staff may not all be physically present at City Hall due to the disaster and physical attendance at City Hall may be limited. To participate remotely during the Public Comment or Public Hearing portion of the meeting, please join by phone at 1-802-466-2803 and use PIN: 366 910 821#.
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Public Comment
Minutes of the July 26, 2021 City Council meeting.
Motion whether or not to approve the minutes as printed.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Minutes of the July 26, 2021 Executive Session, and amended minutes of the July 8. 12, 2021 Executive Session.
Motion whether or not to approve the Executive Session minutes of July 26, 2021, and the amended minutes of the July 12, 2021 Executive Session.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Motion whether or not to approve the Executive Session minutes of July 26, 2021, and the amended minutes of the July 12, 2021 Executive Session.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Update Rock Island
Proclamation declaring the week of August 22 through August 28, 2021 as National Everybody Eats Week in the City of Rock Island.
Presentation by the Rock Island Fire Department commending Whitewater
Junction staff and members of the Rock Island Fire Department for their actions. An Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article III, Section 16-34 of the Code of Ordinances establishing a water rate increase of 5.5% for all user classes each year through 2025, effective September 1, 2021. (First Reading)
Motion whether or not to consider the ordinance.
Roll Call vote is needed.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article III, Section 16-85 of the Code of
Ordinances establishing a waste water rate increase of 4.5% for all user classes each year through 2025, effective September 1, 2021. (First Reading)
Motion whether or not to consider the ordinance.
Roll Call vote is needed.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 16, Article V, Section 16-905 of the Code of Ordinances establishing a storm water rate increase for all user classes each year through 2025, effective September 1, 2021. (First Reading)
Motion whether or not to consider the ordinance. Roll Call vote is needed.
Claims
Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment #1 in the amount of $32,348.00 to Greenspace Associates, Davenport, IA for services provided from April 30 through June 30, 2021 as part of the 2021 Sod Replacement Program (Project 2141).
Claims
Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment #1 in the amount of $32,348.00 to Greenspace Associates, Davenport, IA for services provided from April 30 through June 30, 2021 as part of the 2021 Sod Replacement Program (Project 2141).
Motion whether or not to approve Claims Item A.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $15,829.57 to Valley Construction, Rock Island, IL for an emergency storm sewer repair at 2600 17th Street.
Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $7,244.06 to McClintock Trucking & Excavating, Inc., Silvis, IL for services provided from April 1 through April 4, 2021 at 3223 9th Avenue as part of the Sewer Lateral Repair Program (Project 2564).
Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $90,204.86 to Walter D Laud, Inc., East Moline, IL for work performed under their contract between May 19 and July 9, 2021 as part of the 35th Street Water Main Replacement (Project 2833).
Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $235,077.30 to Langman Construction Co., Rock Island, IL for work performed under contract between May 12 and June 14, 2021 as part of the Blackhawk Hills Drive and River Heights Reconstruction (Project 2815).
Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $121,875.46 to Langman Construction Co., Rock Island, IL for work performed under contract between June 14 and June 18, 2021 as part of the Levee Maintenance Riprap Placement (Project 2841).
Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $121,875.46 to Langman Construction Co., Rock Island, IL for work performed under contract between June 14 and June 18, 2021 as part of the Levee Maintenance Riprap Placement (Project 2841).
Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment in the amount of $494,689.45 to Walter D Laud, Inc, East Moline, IL for services provided from March 19 through June 14, 2021 as part of the 2020 and 2021 Sidewalk and Pavement Patching Program (Projects 2140, 2142, 2377, 2411, 2434).:
Motion whether or not to approve Claims Items B through G.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Claims for the week of July 16 through July 22, 2021 in the amount of $505,557.47, the week of July 23 through July 29, 2021 in the amount of $2,255,056.73; and payroll for the weeks of July 12 through July 25, 2021 in the amount of $1,584.936.01.
Motion whether or not to allow the claims and payroll.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the Police Department regarding bids to purchase new gas masks and filters, recommending the bid be awarded to Pro-Tech Sales, Berea, OH, in the amount of $29,852.40.
Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the purchase.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the Human Resources Department regarding the approval of a five year labor agreement with AFSCME A.
Motion whether or not to approve the proposed five year labor agreement between the City and the AFSCME A Local #988 for the period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding an extension of the purchase agreement for the previously executed sale of City owned property (Parcel 11192-3) to the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 (IUOE Local 150) for $1.00 plus closing costs in lieu of other Economic Development Incentives.
Motion whether or not to approve the requested amendment to the purchase contract in accordance with the attached amendment, subject to minor attorney modifications; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the Public Works Department regarding a lease renewal agreement with the renter of the Sunset Marina apartment.
Motion whether or not to approve the lease as written and authorize the City Manager to execute the lease agreement.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the Finance Department regarding the Municipal Compliance
Reports for the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2020 from the Police Pension Fund and the Fire Pension Fund.
Motion whether or not to accept the reports as recommended.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the City Attorney regarding legal deficiencies in the proposed Police Community Relations Commission ordinance.
Motion whether or not to put the proposed Police Community Relations Commission ordinance on the agenda.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the Mayor's office regarding the reappointment of Jim Hass and appointment of Andy Parer to the Stormwater Board of Appeals.
Motion whether or not to approve the reappointment and appointment as recommended. Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the City Clerk's office regarding an Activity permit application from Kyle Peters of The Daiquiri Factory for the 2021 Ya Maka My Weekend festival to be held on Saturday, August 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and Sunday, August 15, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Motion whether or not to approve the Plaza event as recommended, subject to complying with all Plaza and liquor license regulations; and subject to being closed down early if complaints are received.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the City Clerk's office regarding a request from Jack Cullen,
Downtown Rock Island Director for the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, to close off the 300 block of 20th Street from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021 for the public unveiling of a new mural as part of the Alternating Currents music, film, comedy, and art festival.
Motion whether or not to approve the street closing request as recommended.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the City Clerk's office regarding an Activity permit application from the Irreverent Warriors to hold a local Silkies Hike on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from
Report from the City Clerk's office regarding an Activity permit application from the Irreverent Warriors to hold a local Silkies Hike on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Motion whether or not to approve the event as recommended.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the City Clerk's office regarding a request from Kavanaugh's Hilltop Tavern for an outdoor fenced event with live music for the Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Motion whether or not to approve the event and requests, subject to complying with all liquor license regulations, contacting the Fire Department for fire and safety considerations, and subject to being closed down early if complaints are received.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the City Clerk's office regarding an Activity permit application for the 37th annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade to be held on Monday, September 6, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Motion whether or not to approve the event as recommended.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the City Clerk's office regarding a request from Jason Parris of Wake Brewing for outdoor entertainment with sound amplification and the outdoor sale and consumption of alcohol in the fenced-in area at 2529 5th Avenue on Friday, September 10, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Motion whether or not to approve the requests as recommended, subject to complying with all liquor license regulations, and subject to being shut down early if complaints are received.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Report from the City Clerk's office regarding an Activity permit application from the Cornbelt Running Club for their 32nd annual Nancy Kapheim Memorial Classic 5K and 10K Run on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Motion whether or not to approve the event as recommended.
Roll Call vote is needed.
Other Business
Motion to Adjourn
Adjourn to Monday, August 23, 2021.
Motion whether or not to adjourn.
Roll Call vote is needed.
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