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City of East Moline City Council met Feb. 5.

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 the Acting City Clerk Kathryn Motzer, to call the roll. The following Alderpersons were present: Olivia Dorothy, Jeffrey Deppe, Nancy Mulcahey, Adam Guthrie, Lynn Segura, and Jose Rico. Absent: Rhea Oakes

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, or PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

CONSENT AGENDA:

Acting City Clerk Motzer read the Consent Agenda that included the following:

a. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2023.

b. Approval of Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2023.

c. Approval of Salaries as of February 5, 2024 in the amount of $457,641.99.

d. Approval of Salaries as of January 19, 2024 in the amount of $511,832.79.

e. Approval of Overtime as of January 27, 2024 in the amount of $24,525.35.

f. Approval of Bills as of February 5, 2024 in the amount of $1,157,740.12.

A motion was made by Alderperson Dorothy, seconded by Alderperson Deppe, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Dorothy, Deppe, Mulcahey, Guthrie, Segura and Rico. Motion carried.

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

ORDINANCES – 1st Reading - None

ORDINANCES – 2nd Reading - None

RESOLUTIONS

24-7 Engineering Services for ADA Transition Plan Update

A motion was made by Alderperson Mulcahey, seconded by Alderperson Segura, to approve Resolution 24-7 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Dorothy, Deppe, Mulcahey, Guthrie, Segura and Rico. Motion carried.

24-8 Use of Project Labor Agreements for Public Works Projects over $500,000.00.

A motion was made by Alderperson Dorothy, seconded by Alderperson Rico, to approve Resolution 24-8 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Dorothy, Deppe, Mulcahey, Guthrie, Segura and Rico. Motion carried.

24-9 Professional Services Agreement – Assessment and Creation of Business Development District

A motion was made by Alderperson Mulcahey, seconded by Alderperson Deppe, to approve Resolution 24-9 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Dorothy, Deppe, Mulcahey, Guthrie, Segura and Rico. Motion carried.

24-10 Professional Services Agreement – Engineering Services for WTP Clearwell Repair (approval requested)

A motion was made by Alderperson Segura, seconded by Alderperson Guthrie, to approve Resolution 24-10 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Dorothy, Deppe, Guthrie, Oakes, Segura and Rico. Motion carried.

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:

Tim Kammler, Director of Engineering – Mr. Kammler informed the City Council that they will be a public information meeting regarding the “Raise Grant” at the Bend Expo on February 21, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Brianna Huber, Director of Water Filtration – Ms. Huber updated the City Council regarding going live with booster one pump, on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Alderperson Mulcahey wanted to thank the maintenance crew that arrived within 45 minutes after a water main break and started repairs.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Alderperson Deppe, seconded by Alderperson Guthrie, to adjourn the City Council meeting. A voice vote was taken. Motion carried. 6:57 p.m.

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