City of Moline City Council met Aug. 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Council Meeting: The City Council meeting came to order at 8:20 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 Rayapati, Aldermen Williams, Macias, Wendt, Timion, Moyer, O’Brien, Waldron and Schmidt present. Absent: None.
Items on Consent:
Approval of Minutes
Committee-of-the-Whole, Council and Executive Session minutes of August 10, 2021, and appointments made at Committee-of-the-Whole on August 24, 2021.
Second Reading Ordinances
1. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3021-2021
An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Appendix 10 thereof, “PARKING PROHIBITED AT ANY TIME,” by deleting 60th Street, on both sides, from Coal Town Road, at a distance of 675 feet north and adding in lieu thereof 60th Street, on the east side, from Coal Town Road, at a distance of 675 feet north and by adding 60th Street, on the west side, from Coal Town Road north to the East Moline border.
Resolutions
2. Council Bill/Resolution 1166-2021
A Resolution ratifying the action of the Public Works Director in making application for funding to the Bi-State Regional Commission for Quad Cities Metropolitan Planning Organization Surface Transportation Block Grant (Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Grant) to be administered through the Illinois Department of Transportation District 2 Office, for the amount of $343,620; and authorizing staff to do all things necessary to complete and submit said application.
3. Council Bill/Resolution 1167-2021
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a License with BNSF Railway Company, a Delaware corporation, for installation of an 8’-wide sidewalk across the railroad crossing at 34th Street.
4. Council Bill/Resolution 1168-2021
A Resolution authorizing the Fleet and Facilities Manager to purchase hydraulic systems for new replacement units 712, 715, and 809 from Koenig Body and Equipment, Inc., for the amount of $53,298. This item is budgeted therefore it did not appear on the Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda.
5. Council Bill/Resolution 1169-2021
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Professional Services Agreement with MSA Professional Services, Inc., (MSA) for Design Services for 2022 Capital Improvement Plan Reconstruction Project No. 1, for an amount not to exceed $78,500. This item is budgeted; therefore, it did not appear on the Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda.
6. Council Bill/Resolution 1170-2021
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Engineering Services Agreement with Hutchison Engineering, Inc., for Design Services for 2022 Capital Improvement Plan-Reconstruction Project No. 2, for an amount not to exceed $223,602. This item is budgeted; therefore, it did not appear on the Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda
7. Council Bill/Resolution 1171-2021
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Proposal for Professional Engineering Services with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. (GHA), for Design Services for 2022 Capital Improvement Plan-Reconstruction Project No. 3, for an amount not to exceed $114,600. This item is budgeted; therefore, it did not appear on the Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda.
8. Council Bill/Resolution 1172-2021
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Proposal for Professional Engineering Services with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. (GHA), for Design Services for 2022 Capital Improvement Plan-Traffic Signal Replacements, for an amount not to exceed $61,200. This item is budgeted; therefore, it did not appear on the Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda.
9. Council Bill/Resolution 1173-2021
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Proposal for Professional Services with Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc,. for Design Services for 2022 Capital Improvement Plan-Resurfacing Project, for an amount not to exceed $62,975. This item is budgeted; therefore, it did not appear on the Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda.
10. Council Bill/Resolution 1174-2021
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a 2021 Standard Agreement for Professional Services with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., for Design Services for 2022 Capital Improvement Plan-Sanitary Sewer Project, for an amount not to exceed $57,900. This item is budgeted; therefore, it did not appear on the Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda.
11. Council Bill/Resolution 1175-2021
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., for Design Services for 2022 Capital Improvement Plan Motor Fuel Tax Section No. 19-00274-00-BT, 36th Avenue Bike Path, for an amount not to exceed $76,036.75. This item is budgeted; therefore, it did not appear on the Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda.
12. Council Bill/Resolution 1176-2021
A Resolution authorizing the approval of a Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Section Number 19-00274-00-BT, 36th Avenue Bike Path from 7th Street to 13th Street, for the amount of $76,036.75. This item is budgeted; therefore, it did not appear on the Committee-of-the Whole Agenda.
13. Council Bill/Resolution 1178-2021
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an application for funding under the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency (RICWMA), for the Solid Waste Assistance Grant (SWAG) Program (FY22), for the amount of $30,438.10, and authorizing staff to do all things necessary to complete and submit said application. This item is budgeted; therefore, it did not appear on the Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda.
Omnibus Vote: Alderman Wendt, seconded by Alderman Moyer, moved to approve and adopt, by omnibus vote, these items. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Waldron, Schmidt, Williams, Macias, Wendt, Timion, Moyer and O’Brien; nays: none.
Items Not on Consent:
Resolutions
14. Council Bill/Resolution 1179-2021
A Resolution authorizing the Fleet and Facilities Manager to purchase a V-Box from Bonnell Industries, Inc., for the amount of $34,680.20.
Approved. Alderman Wendt, seconded by Alderman Schmidt, moved to approve Council Bill 1179-2021. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Waldron, Schmidt, Williams, Macias, Wendt, Timion, Moyer and O’Brien; nays: none.
First Reading Ordinances
15. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3022-2021
An Ordinance adopting the Moline Public Art and Placemaking Plan, designating the Downtown Moline Public Art Program Area and amending various chapters of the Moline Code of Ordinances establishing provisions for the governance of the City’s public art program.
16. Council Bill/General Ordinance 3023-2021
A Ordinance amending Chapter 27, “PURCHASING,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 3100, “COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING,” to require bidder certification regarding apprenticeship training for certain public works projects.
Council, Staff and Citizen Comments:
Alderman Williams stated that, having just been appointed to the Keep Moline Beautiful Commission, he looks forward to informing the City Council about all of the Commission’s great programs.
Alderman Wendt stated that it is important that residents know what the City Council is voting on and the basis for those decisions. In regard to item #16 on this agenda, he indicated that input from staff was not solicited and that a study referenced at the last meeting, indicating that such an ordinance has increased participation in apprenticeship training programs in other Illinois municipalities, like Rockford, was inaccurate. He shared that it is the opinion of some staff that adoption of the amendment will cost the City more money and would prohibit some contractors from bidding.
Alderman Timion explained that the amendment would close a loophole in the Code, and that cost is not a consideration in that, rather cost is a function of quality. Quality, trained works are sought, because Moline deserves it. As stewards of tax dollars, engaging the most qualified contractor is important. When we scwabble about price, we are really only making the argument that high quality work is not worth the price.
Alderman Moyer, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved to strike Section 5.1101 (c) from the Moline Code of Ordinances. Staff will prepare the amendment for discussion at next week’s Committee-of-the-Whole meeting. Alderman Williams added the number of allowable video gaming terminals should be raised from five to six, to mirror statute. Motion passed unanimously.
Alderman Moyer thanked staff for the work and research that went into the recent meeting regarding McKinley School, and potential use of the property. Alderman O’Brien expressed similar appreciation, sharing that the meeting was very well-attended.
Alderman Schmidt thanked staff for the very nice volunteer appreciation event held last weekend.
Mayor Rayapati shared that she has received resident feedback on losing the recycling center, stating that the Council should engage in brainstorming of alternative programs. Singel-source pick-up options should be investigated. Alderman Waldron noted that residents can take items to Scott County. Mayor Rayapati asked that staff and Council continue to seek a solution.
Mayor Rayapati asked the Council to weigh in on the option of remote attendance at meetings. Margaret Kostopulos, Corporation Counsel, shared that remote meetings can be ordered if there is a safety concern. Whereas an emergency declaration is only good for 30 days, approval of remote attendance by resolution would cover a longer period of time. Staff will prepare such a resolution for consideration at the next meeting.
Executive Session:
Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Wendt, moved for Executive Session, for the purpose of discussion of Pending, Probable or Imminent Litigation-5 ILCS 120/2(C)(11); Collective Negotiating Matters-5 ILCS 120/2(C)(2); and Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for One or More Classes of Employees-5 ILCS 120/2(C)(2). Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Aldermen Waldron, Schmidt,
Williams, Macias, Wendt, Timion, Moyer and O’Brien; nays: none.
City Council convened in Executive Session at 8:56 p.m.
Council reconvened in open session at 9:47 p.m.
On motion of Alderman Waldron, seconded by Alderman Schmidt, Council adjourned at 9:47 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is on August 31, 2021.
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