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City of East Moline City Council met Feb. 7.

Here are 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 Wanda Roberts-Bontz, to call the roll. The following Aldermen were present: Larry Toppert, Gary Almblade, Nancy Mulcahey, Jayne O’Brien Rhea Oakes, Maria Tapia and Jose Rico.

PUBLIC COMMENT: 

NONE

CITY CLERK’S REPORT 

City Clerk Wanda Roberts-Bontz had no items for discussion.

ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA: 

None

CONSENT AGENDA: 

City Clerk Wanda Roberts-Bontz read the Consent Agenda that included the following: 

a. Approval of the City Council Minutes of January 18, 2022.

b. Approval of the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of January 18, 2022.

c. Approval of Salaries of January 21, 2022, in the amount of $437,237.66.

d. Approval of Salaries of February 4, 2022, in the amount of $409,637.17.

e. Approval of Overtime of February 4, 2022, in the amount of $19,579.39.

f. Approval of Bills in the amount of $1,034,443.55.

A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman O’Brien, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia, Rico and Toppert. Motion carried.

REPORT BY MAYOR 

Mayor Freeman had no items for discussion.

ATTORNEY ROGER L. STRANDLUND - PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: 

ORDINANCES – 1st Reading: None 

ORDINANCES – 2nd Reading: None 

RESOLUTIONS 

RESOLUTION 22-08: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING IMPROVEMENT UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (STATE MOTOR FUEL TAX FOR 28TH AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION)

A motion was made by Alderman Mulcahey, seconded by Alderman Toppert, to approve Resolution 22-08 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia, Rico and Toppert. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 22-09: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, TO ENTER INTO VENDOR AGREEMENT WITH PROJECT NOW, INC.

A motion was made by Alderman Rico, seconded by Alderman Tapia, to approve Resolution 22-09 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, 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, Ordinances and Resolutions.

CITY STAFF COMMUNICATION: 

Each City Staff member present was given the opportunity to inform the City Council and those in attendance of events in their departments: 

Mr. Maxeiner, City Administrator – Mr. Maxeiner complimented public safety personnel and maintenance services personnel for snow removal and water main breaks with the Emergency responses in this weather.

Chief Ramsey, EMPD – Chief Ramsey informed the City Council that the new P25 radio project is getting closer to beginning, the city should be receiving our radios within the next couple of weeks. The new RMS Records Management System is going live on April 2022.

Tim Kammler, Engineering Director – Mr. Kammler informed the City Council that they are meeting with the Corp of Engineers tomorrow, February 8, 2022, regarding the upcoming changes to the Levy safety program.

RECESS SESSION: 

A motion was made by Alderman Mulcahey, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to recess the City Council meeting to go into the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia, Rico and Toppert. Motion carried. 6:44 p.m. 

ROLL CALL: 

The following Aldermen were present: Larry Toppert, Gary Almblade, Nancy Mulcahey, Jayne O’Brien Rhea Oakes, Maria Tapia and Jose Rico.

Others in Attendance: Mayor Reggie Freeman, City Administrator Doug Maxeiner, City Attorney Roger L. Strandlund, and City Clerk Wanda Roberts-Bontz.

RECONVENE SESSION: 

A motion was made by Alderman Mulcahey, seconded by Alderman O’Brien, to reconvene to the City Council Meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia, Rico and Toppert. Motion carried. 7:18 p.m. 

EXECUTIVE CLOSED SESSION: 

A motion was made by Alderman Mulcahey, seconded by Alderman Almblade, to go into Executive Closed Session – 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) 21 For the purpose of discussing minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or Semi – Annual review of the minutes. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia, Rico and Toppert. Motion carried. 7:19 p.m. 

RECONVENE OPEN SESSION: 

A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman O’Brien, to return to open session. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia, Rico and Toppert. Motion carried. 7:34 p.m. 

ROLL CALL: 

The following Aldermen were present: Larry Toppert, Gary Almblade, Nancy Mulcahey, Jayne O’Brien Rhea Oakes, Maria Tapia and Jose Rico.

Mayor Freeman reported that a Resolution will be brought to the next meeting regarding Executive Closed Session minutes. 

ADJOURNMENT: 

A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman O’Brien, to adjourn the City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia, Rico and Toppert. Motion carried. 7:36 p.m. 

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