City of East Moline City Council met May 2.
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 Alderpersons 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 reminded all City Council Members and Department Heads to turn in their Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) Forms to the County Clerk’s Office.
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 April 18, 2022.
b. Approval of the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of April 18, 2022.
c. Approval of Salaries of April 29, 2022, in the amount of $408,462.67.
d. Approval of Overtime of April 29, 2022, in the amount of $21,902.51.
e. Approval of Bills in the amount of $343,753.81.
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson Mulcahey, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes and Tapia. Motion carried.
REPORT BY MAYOR
PROCLAMATION:
Mayor Freeman informed the City Council of a Proclamation proclaiming May 2022 as “Motorcycle Awareness Month”. There was no one in attendance to accept the Proclamation.
ATTORNEY ROGER L. STRANDLUND - PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES – 1st Reading
22-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF BIDS AND SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 721 23RD STREET (PIN #09-30-217-019).
ORDINANCES – 2ND Reading (None)
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 22-29: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL #08-36-138-003 (LOT ADJACENT TO FORMER LIBRARY SITE).
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, to approve Resolution 22-29 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Mayor Freeman. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 22-30: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CRAWFORD, MURPHY & TILLY, INC. (CMT) FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES – REPLACEMENT OF BOOSTER PUMP #1.
A motion was made by Alderperson Toppert, seconded by Alderperson Almblade, to approve Resolution 22-30 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes and Tapia. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 22-31: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SHIVE-HATTERY ENGINEERING REGARDING SURVEY STAKING AND CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT FOR THE KENNEDY DRIVE/2ND STREET COURT/34TH AVENUE UTILITY AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS.
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson Mulcahey, to approve Resolution 22-31 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes and Tapia. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 22-32: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH HUTCHISON ENGINEERING, INC. FOR VARIOUS PHASE III CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT SERVICES FOR 2022.
A motion was made by Alderperson Toppert, seconded by Alderperson Almblade, to approve Resolution 22-32 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes and Tapia. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 22-33: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE AND AFSCME LOCAL 1234 COUNCIL 31 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024.
Mayor Freeman stated that he is PULLING Resolution 22-33 and bringing back to the next City Council Meeting on May 16, 2022.
COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (Alderman Mulcahey)
Alderperson Mulcahey asked if any new information regarding Mitchell Mobile Home Park. Mr. Maxeiner stated that Mitchell Mobile Home Park recently changed ownership, the new owners vowed to work with the city to get Mitchell Mobile Home Park in code compliance. Alderperson Mulcahey asked where the city was regarding Project Now. Mr. Maxeiner stated the city has provided the answers to their questions about zoning and waiting for their reply.
Alderperson Mulcahey 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:
Doug Maxeiner – City Administrator – Mr. Maxeiner informed the City Council that there was an emergency purchase order for a sewer line at City Hall. Mr. Stickler stated that the new repair will be done on May 5, 2022. Mayor Freeman stated that the sewer lines are over 60 years old.
Chief Ramsey, EMPD – Chief Ramsey informed the City Council that on Friday, May 6, 2022 two new officers will be sworn in. The new officers will be attending the Police Academy beginning May 9, 2022.
Chief Ramsey stated that the Police Department is accepting applications. The testing will occur on June 18, 2022 for the initial written exam.
Chief DeFrance – Chief EMFD – Chief DeFrance informed the City Council that the Fire department is accepting applications. The Fire Departments written test will be July 16, 2022 at United Township High School.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson Toppert, to adjourn the City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Toppert, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes and Tapia. Motion carried. 6:49 p.m.
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