City of East Moline City Council met Sept. 19.
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: Kenneth Porter, 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 September 6, 2022.
b. Approval of the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of September 6, 2022.
c. Approval of Salaries of September 16, 2022 in the amount of $452,022.76.
d. Approval of Overtime of September 16, 2022, in the amount of $14,553.22.
e. Approval of Bills in the amount of $1,213,549.75.
A motion was made by Alderperson Porter, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried.
REPORT BY MAYOR
PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor Freeman read the following Proclamation proclaiming the week of September 15, 2022 – October 15, 2022 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of East Moline. Sergio Mendoza Board Chairman for Hispanic Chamber and Vice President of League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 5285 thanked Mayor Freeman for attending the Mexican Independence Day Parade on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Mr. Mendoza was glad to celebrate with the community of East Moline.
ATTORNEY ROGER L. STRANDLUND - PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES – 1st Reading (None)
ORDINANCES – 2ND Reading
ORDINANCE 22-15: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DISSOLVING THE LUCKY STRIKE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA SPECIAL TAX ALLOCATION FUND AND TERMINATING THE DESIGNATION OF THE LUCKY STRIKE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, to approve Ordinance 22-15 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 22-16: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS FROM THE SPECIAL TAX ALLOCATION FUND OF LUCKY STRIKE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, to approve Ordinance 22-16 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 22-53: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, RELATING TO THE PERIODIC REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AND VERBATIM RECORDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.06(D) OF THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT
A motion was made by Alderperson Porter, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, to approve Resolution 22-53 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 22-55: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, APPROVING A REVISED PURCHASING POLICY MANUAL
A motion was made by Alderperson Mulcahey, seconded by Alderperson Oakes, to approve removing Resolution 22-55 off the table. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson Mulcahey, to approve Resolution 22-55 with following amendments, limit purchases from $5,001.00 to $14,999.99 and anything over $15,000.00 would require City Council Approval. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson Porter, to approve Resolution 22-55 as amended. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried.
Alderperson Almblade requested that the Department Heads to keep track of any purchase between $15,000.00 to $25,000.00 and how much time it is taking to receive the purchase. Alderperson Almblade would like to review those next year.
RESOLUTION 22-56: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH 120 WATER TO COMPLETE A SERVICE LINE MATERIAL INVENTORY
A motion was made by Alderperson Rico, seconded by Alderperson Oakes, to table Resolution 22-56. Upon roll call the following voted in favor Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 22-57: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING A TRANSACTION CONSISTING OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE WATER TOWER LEASE WITH T-MOBILE CENTRAL, LLC
A motion was made by Alderperson Mulcahey, seconded by Alderperson Tapia, to approve Resolution 22-57 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 22-58: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, TO APPROVE EMPLOYER SPONSORED VISION INSURANCE COST SHARING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HEALTH CARE PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
A motion was made by Alderperson Rico, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, to approve Resolution 22-58 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 22-59: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KLINGNER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. REGARDING ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR RAVINES D & G
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson Mulcahey, to approve Resolution 22-59 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 22-60: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KASKASKIA ENGINEERING GROUP, LLC REGARDING SEWER EASEMENT ACQUISITION SERVICES FOR RAVINES D & G
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, to approve Resolution 22-60 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (Alderperson Oakes)
Alderperson Oakes asked if anything has moved on the Aldridge Building? Mr. Maxeiner stated he has not received a response back regarding the Aldridge Building. Alderperson Oakes asked if the City will be needing to do anything regarding the windows to get them through the winter? Mr. Maxeiner stated he will be having a discussion with them.
Alderperson Oakes asked regarding the open house at the Early Learning Center did they just drop them off, because I did not receive mine until tonight. Mayor Freeman stated that one was dropped on his desk. Mayor Freeman does not know how they were distributed. Alderperson Oakes requested that she would like to have more time. Mayor Freeman stated that he had just seen it in the newspaper this morning. Mayor Freeman did attend the open house.
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:
Mr. Maxeiner, City Administrator – Mr. Maxeiner informed the City Council that Sandy Reich is in the audience, and she is the new health inspector and water lab analyzed working with Ms. Huber on a regular basis.
Ms. Annaka Whiting, Finance Director – Ms. Whiting informed the City Council that we will be receiving the second payment of the Arca Funds within the next two weeks the remaining amount from the 1.2 million dollars.
Chief Ramsey, EMPD – Chief Ramsey informed the City Council that he sent an email out to Department Heads from the Illinois State Police will be escorting a cycling group, 6th Annual Gold Star Mission 500, coming though East Moline on Thursday, September 22, 2022. The Gold Star Mission 500 is a 5-day, 500-mile journey traveling through Illinois meant to preserve the legacy and honor of those 300 service men and women from Illinois who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Tim Kammler, Director of Engineering – Mr. Kammler informed the City Council that Iowa Interstate Railroad will be performing Railroad crossing repairs this week at 13th Street, then move to 9th Street and then 17th Street weather permitting.
Brianna Huber – Director of Water Filtration – Ms. Huber informed the City Council that she will not be at the October meetings and Sandy Reich will be in her place.
Chief DeFrance, EMFD – Chief DeFrance informed the City Council that the six new recruits started at the Fire Academy this is their second week. Chief DeFrance has not heard anything from the Fire Academy no news is good news.
RECESS SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson Oakes, to recess the City Council meeting and go into the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting. Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried. 6:54 p.m.
RECONVENE SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderperson Oakes, seconded by Alderperson Almblade, to reconvene to the City Council Meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried. 7:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
The following Aldermen were present: Kenneth Porter, Gary Almblade, Nancy Mulcahey, Jayne O’Brien Rhea Oakes, Maria Tapia and Jose Rico.
EXECUTIVE CLOSED SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderperson Oakes, seconded by Alderperson Almblade, to go into Executive Closed Session 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 12 For the purpose of establishment of reserves or settlement of claims as provided in the Local Governmental and Governmental Employee Tort Immunity Act, if otherwise the disposition of a claim or potential claim might be prejudiced, or the review or discussion of claims, loss or risk management information, records, data, advice communications from or with respect to any insurer of the public body or any intergovernmental risk management association or self- insurance pool of which the public body is a member.
5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 5 For the purpose of discussion of property acquisition. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried. 7:38 p.m.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderperson Almblade, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, to return to open session. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried. 7:49 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
The following Aldermen were present: Kenneth Porter, Gary Almblade, Nancy Mulcahey, Jayne O’Brien Rhea Oakes, Maria Tapia and Jose Rico.
A motion was made by Alderperson Porter, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, to authorize Mr. Tim Feeney to settle the Workman’s Comp case as discussed in Closed Session. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Alderperson Porter, seconded by Alderperson Almblade, to adjourn the City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Tapia, Rico, Porter, Almblade, Mulcahey, O’Brien and Oakes. Motion carried. 7:51 p.m.
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