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City of Moline Committee of the Whole met Dec. 13.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Committee-of-the- Whole Call to Order

PRESENT: Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati (Chair)

Alderperson Scott Williams (Ward 1)

Alderperson Alvaro Macias (Ward 2)

Alderperson Mike Wendt (Ward 3)~Electronically

Alderperson Matt Timion (Ward 4)

Alderperson Sam Moyer (Ward 5)

Alderperson Pat O’Brien (Ward 6)

Alderperson Mike Waldron (Ward 7)

Alderperson James Patrick Schmidt (Alderperson At-Large)

ABSENT: None.

STAFF: Bob Vitas, City Administrator

Janine Hollembaek Parr, City Clerk

Brandi Russell, Deputy City Clerk

Carol Barnes, Finance Director

Mike Doi, Director of Public Works

David Dryer, Director of Engineering~Electronically

Barry Dykhuizen, Assistant City Administrator~Electronically

Darren Gault, Chief of Police

Eric Griffith, Parks Recreation Director

Ryan Hvitløk, Director of Community and Economic Development

Bryon Lear, Library Director

Tony Loete, Director of Utilities~Electronically

Leah Miller, Human Resources Director

Steve Regenwether, Fire Chief

David Rowatt, Information Technology Manager

Alex Morris, Environmental Health Specialist

K.J. Whitley, Community Development Program Manager~Electronically

OTHERS: Margaret Kostopulos, Corporation Counsel

Members of the media

Moline Second Alarmers

Mayor Rayapati called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Approval of Remote Electronic Attendance

Alderperson Moyer, seconded by Alderperson Schmidt, moved to approve the remote electronic attendance of Alderperson Wendt. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Wendt, Timion, Moyer, O’Brien, Waldron, Schmidt, and Williams; nays: none.

Presentation

Moline Second Alarmers 70th Anniversary Recognition. Steve Regenwether, Fire Chief, acknowledged the dedicated service of Moline Second Alarmers and congratulated them on the 70th Anniversary. A Certificate of Recognition was presented.

Board Appointments

Mayor's appointment of Arturo Salinas to the Main Street Commission and Special Service Area 6 (SSA 6) for a 3-year term, expiring September 30, 2025

Mayor's appointment of Rodo Abad to the Citizens Advisory Council on Urban Planning (CACUP) Board to fill the unexpired term of Michael Simlin, expiring July 31, 2024

Mayor's appointment of Jozett McCoy to the Citizens Advisory Council on Urban Planning (CACUP) Board to fill the unexpired term of Mark Evans, expiring July 31, 2025

Mayor's appointment of Sam McCullum as Moline Trustee to the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District Board to fill the unexpired term of Maria Ontiveros, expiring November 30, 2023

Public Comment

None

Questions on the Agenda

None

Agenda Items

7.1 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Parks & Recreation to do all things necessary to enter into an agreement with New Line Skateparks, Inc., for phase I design of the skatepark/pump track under the I-74 Bridge for a total amount of $82,450. To address the Federal Highway Administration requirements for uses on their property below a bridge structure, and as enforced by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) as part of the licensing requirements, the City must be able to provide IDOT with a preliminary design for the proposed skate park to fulfill those obligations. Approving the agreement with New Line Skate Parks, Inc. does not commit the City to the project beyond preliminary design and the fulfillment of the IDOT requirements for a below-the-bridge project. The City has the option to pursue other locations with the preliminary design in the event IDOT does not approve the City licensing request in 2023, subject to overall project funding as approved by Council at a later date. A motion was made by Alderperson Moyer to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Macias. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Wendt, Timion, Moyer, O’Brien, Waldron, Schmidt and Williams; nays: none.

7.2 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an FTTP Development Agreement with Metro Fibernet, LLC, to provide City-wide high-speed broadband service in the City of Moline. On April 1, 2022, the City of Moline published a Request for Proposals for private provider(s) to deploy, operate and maintain a broadband internet network ensuring all premises in the City are served by high-speed broadband, and Metro Fibernet, LLC, submitted the lowest and most responsible and responsive bid. Metro Fibernet, LLC, is willing to invest to construct and operate a fiber network for the purposes of providing fiber services to residential and commercial customers in the City of Moline at no cost to the City. A motion was made by Alderperson Timion to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Waldron. There was discussion. Members of Council thanked staff for their diligent work on this project and indicated the community had wanted an alternative provider for internet service.

Alderperson Wendt questioned why the agreement was not published in advance so that the public could review it. A motion was made by Wendt to amend Section B within “Recitals,” to require that Metro Fibernet invest no less than $11,000,000. Motion was not considered for lack of second. Alderperson Wendt, seconded by Alderperson Moyer, moved to amend Section 1 “Provider’s Obligations,” Subsection (f) “Operation and Maintenance,” to omit “replacing poles” and “pole locations (Provider as tenant)”. Discussion had. Motion failed on role call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Wendt, Moyer, and Williams; nays: Alderpersons Macias, Timion, O’Brien, Waldron, and Schmidt. Alderperson Waldron moved to call the question. Seconded by Alderperson Timion. Motion passed on roll call with the following votes: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Wendt, Timion, Moyer, O’Brien, Waldron, Schmidt, and Williams; nays: none. Alderperson Wendt, seconded by Alderperson Williams, moved to strike Section 2, “The City’s Project Obligations,” Subsection (a)(7) . Discussion had. Motion failed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Wendt and Williams; nays: Alderpersons Macias, Timion, Moyer, Waldron, and Schmidt. Alderperson Wendt moved to amend Section 3 “General Terms,” Subsection (a) “Indemnification,” to include “Provider’s contractors or subcontractors.” Motion was not considered for lack of second. Alderperson Timion, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, moved to call the question. Motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Timion, O’Brien, Waldron, and Schmidt; nays: Alderpersons Wendt, Moyer, and Williams. The original motion passed on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Timion, Moyer, O’Brien, Waldron, and Schmidt; nays: Alderperson Wendt, as written, and Williams.

Informational

8.1 South Moline Township Fire Protection District Update. Steve Regenwether, Fire Chief, indicated that he emailed a proposal to Council members and asked for any questions. The Mayor thanked Chief Regenwether. Chief Regenwether verified that Moline’s burn ban would extend into this district, and it would be enforced by staff.

Adjournment of the Committee-of-the-Whole and Council Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation

None.

Roll Call

Roll call was taken with Mayor Rayapati, Alderpersons Williams, Macias, Wendt, Timion, Moyer, O’Brien, Waldron and Schmidt present. Absent: None.

Consent Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Committee-of-the-Whole and Council minutes of December 6, 2022, and appointments made at Committee-of-the-Whole on December 13, 2022.

Second Reading Ordinances

14.1 3055-2022 An Ordinance amending Chapter 7, “ANIMALS AND FOWL,” Section 7- 1109A, “DEER HUNTING,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances by repealing said section in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 7-1109A dealing with the same 2 subject matter.

14.2 3056-2022 An Ordinance amending Chapter 14, “FOOD and FOOD HANDLERS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 14-2203, “LICENSE FEES & PAYMENT,” by repealing Section 14-2203 in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 14-2203 dealing with the same subject matter by adding amendments to reflect the new fee structure as a result of the 2022 Fee Review effective January 1, 2023.

14.3 3057-2022 An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances increasing the number of Class C licenses in the City at the request of S&S Twins Oil, Inc., d/b/a QC Mart.

Omnibus Vote

Alderperson O’Brien, seconded by Alderperson Timion, moved to approve and adopt, by omnibus vote, these items. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Wendt, Timion, Moyer, O’Brien, Waldron, Schmidt and Williams; nays: none.

Non-Consent Agenda

Resolutions

16.1 1209-2022 A Resolution authorizing approval of the final change order with Five Cities Construction Company for Project #1375, 50th Street Place Reconstruction, for the amount of $9,783.60.

Approved. Alderperson Moyer, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, moved to approve Council Bill 1209- 2022. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Wendt, Timion, Moyer, O’Brien, Waldron, Schmidt and Williams; nays: none.

16.2 1210-2022 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an FTTP Development Agreement with Metro Fibernet, LLC, to provide City-wide high-speed broadband service in the City of Moline.

Approved. Alderperson Timion, seconded by Alderperson Waldron, moved to approve Council Bill 1210- 2022. Discussion had. Alderperson Wendt expressed disappointment that this item appeared on both the Committee-of-the-Whole and Council meetings on the same evening. Alderperson Wendt, seconded by Alderperson Moyer, moved to table. There was discussion. Alderperson Schmidt stated that there has been ample opportunity to discuss this matter. Motion failed on roll call with the following vote: ayes; Alderpersons Wendt, Moyer, and Williams; nays: Alderpersons Macias, Timion, O’Brien, Waldron, and Schmidt. Alderperson Schmidt moved to call the question, seconded by Alderperson Timion. Motion passed on role call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Timion, Moyer, O’Brien, Waldron, and Schmidt; nays: Alderpersons Wendt and Williams. The original motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Timion, O’Brien, Waldron, and Schmidt, as written; nays:

Alderperson Wendt, as written, and Williams.

First Reading Ordinances

17.1 3058-2022 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20 “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 20-5109, “PARKING TIME LIMITS/RESTRICTIONS ESTABLISHED,” Appendix 14, “FIFTEEN-MINUTE PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN NONMETERED ZONES” by including: City-owned NLot, Northwest corner space.

17.2 3059-2022 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 20-4201, “SPECIAL SPEED LIMITS WHILE PASSING SCHOOLS,” Appendix 35 thereof, “ALTERED SPEED LIMITS,” by adding 7th Avenue, from 23rd Street to 24th Street and 24th Street, from 6th to 7th Avenue.

Miscellaneous Business

Mayor Rayapati shared she was busy with the boards she sits on, including the Quad City Healthcare Initiative, where good information was shared regarding affordable housing. The Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance is making good forward momentum to assure the relevance of their work and recruiting of persons into the Armed Services. Moline Police Officer Branden Bowden is fighting cancer, and encouraged Council to reach out to him and his family to share their support.

Alderperson Macias noted there was a potential business eager to come to Moline and participate in the BOOST program.

Alderperson Wendt mentioned that he voted “no as written” because he wanted to first clean up the issues with the Metronet agreement in order to protect the residents’ interest.

Alderperson Waldron requested an update from Engineering on the 26th Avenue project (from 24th to 41st Street), and expressed frustration on the lack of progress. David Dryer, Director of Engineering, explained that rain and underground work has set the project back; however, the plan is to open at least two lanes as soon as possible.

Mike Doi, Director of Public Works reported that the City of Moline had received the highest honor from the Alliance for Clean Transportation for use of renewable fuels, and he presented the award to Sarah Mark. Mark expressed appreciation for the work of her staff and predecessors.

Public Comment

None.

Executive Session:

Alderperson Williams, seconded by Alderperson Timion, moved for Executive Session, for the purpose of discussion of Collective Negotiating Matters-5 ILCS 120/2(C)(2), Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees-5 ILCS 120/2(C)(1), Pending, Probable or Imminent Litigation-5 ILCS 120/2(C)(11), Property Acquisition-5 ILCS 120/2(C)(5), and Review of Executive Session Minutes-5 ILCS 120/2(C)(21). Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Macias, Wendt, Timion, Moyer, O’Brien, Waldron, Schmidt and Williams; nays: none.

City Council convened in Executive Session at 6:51 p.m.

Council reconvened in open session at 7:50 p.m.

Adjournment of City Council

Upon motion of Alderperson Williams, seconded by Alderperson O’Brien, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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