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City of East Moline City Council met June 13.

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: Gary Almblade, Nancy Mulcahey, Jayne O’Brien, Rhea Oakes, Maria Tapia and Jose Rico.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

None

CITY CLERK’S REPORT

City Clerk Roberts 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 May 16, 2022.

b. Approval of the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of May 16, 2022.

c. Approval of Salaries of May 27, 2022, in the amount of $473,951.82.

d. Approval of Overtime of May 27, 2022, in the amount of $32,592.42.

e. Approval of Bills in the amount of $182,335.26.

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

REPORT BY MAYOR

Mayoral Appointment

Shaun Taylor – Airport Board

A motion was made by Alderperson Oakes, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, to approve the Mayoral Appointment. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried.

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

ORDINANCES – 1st Reading

ORDINANCE 22-07: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF BIDS AND SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2510 3RD STREET (PIN #08-35-400-012)

ORDINANCES – 2ND Reading

ORDINANCE 22-06: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, CANCELLING ADVANCES TO RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (TIF 2) FROM CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE.

A motion was made by Alderperson Mulcahey, seconded by Alderperson Almblade, to approve Ordinance 22-06 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried.

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION 22-36: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, APPOINTING A LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIRECTOR FOR THE QUAD CITIES LAND BANK AUTHORITY

A motion was made by Alderperson O’Brien, seconded by Alderperson Almblade, to approve Resolution 22-29 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 22-37: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH LANGMAN CONSTRUCTION REGARDING 2022 MFT SEAL COAT PROGRAM

A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson Oakes, to approve Resolution 22-30 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 22-38: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH BOB’S BLACKTOP FOR MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL RESURFACING

A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson Rico, to approve Resolution 22-31 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (Alderman Oakes)

Alderperson Oakes 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:

Mayor Freeman requested a moment of silence for the departed Alderperson Toppert. Mayor Freeman blessed his family and hope for the future.

Mr. Maxeiner, City Administrator – Mr. Maxeiner echoed the mayor’s comments about Alderman Toppert. Best wished and prayers to the family.

Ms. Annaka Whiting, Finance Director – Ms. Whiting informed the City Council that they will be receiving the audit on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. The audit is set for final approval at next Monday’s meeting on June 20, 2022.

Chief Ramsey, EMPD – Chief Ramsey informed the City Council that last month there was discussion regarding a security grant to get an all-terrain vehicle. As we were getting into the process for applying for the grant, the next step was a learning session online, we found out no vehicles on land was eligible for this grant. We are not continuing with this grant. Looking into other options with other grants to find out if an all-terrain vehicle would be covered under the grant.

We have received approximately 65 applicates that will be testing this Saturday, June 18, 2022 to have their name added to the eligibly list for future hires.

Tim Kammler, Director of Engineering – Mr. Kammler informed the City Council about the following information.

1. Pavement marking program has been delayed will start in a week or two.

2. Public Hearing scheduled for June 28, 2022 for a coin operated laundry located at 843 15th Avenue.

3. Installing pipe on the 28th Avenue project.

Mr. Maxeiner informed the City Council that the new microphones are installed.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson Oakes, to adjourn the City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien, Oakes, Tapia and Rico. Motion carried. 6:45 p.m.

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