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City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met April 9

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Moline City Council is Moline’s Legislative body and is comprised of the Mayor, one member from each of the seven wards within the City, and one that represents the City at-large. | City of Moline

Moline City Council is Moline’s Legislative body and is comprised of the Mayor, one member from each of the seven wards within the City, and one that represents the City at-large. | City of Moline

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met April 9.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Committee-of-the-Whole Call to Order

2. Remote Electronic Attendance (if necessary)

Approval of the remote electronic attendance of certain elected officials

3. Oath of Office

Oath of office for promotional appointment to the rank of Deputy Chief to Andrew Raya effective April 7, 2024.

Oath of office for promotional appointment to the rank of Lieutenant to Jason Smith effective April 10, 2024.

4. Presentation

4.1 Junior Achievement BizTown (Dougal Nelson, President & CEO - Junior Achievement of the Heartland)

5. Proclamation

A Proclamation from the Progressive Action for Common Good (PACG) to declare April 2024 as "EARTH MONTH"

A Proclamation from the Quad City Federation of Labor AFL-CIO to declare the week of April 15 through April 19, 2024 as "NATIONAL WORK ZONE SAFETY WEEK"

6. Public Comment

7. Questions on the Agenda

8. Committee-of-the Whole Agenda Items

8.1 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an agreement between the City of Moline and Quad City Towing, Inc., to provide towing services for the City of Moline.

8.2 An Ordinance designating the Deere-Wiman House, Carriage House, and Grounds as a local historic landmark site in accordance with Chapter 25, “PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT,” Article IV, “HISTORIC PRESERVATION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances (817 11th Avenue).

8.3 An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by repealing Division 8, “MOLINE CENTRE MAIN STREET COMMISSION,” in its entirety and reserving Division 8 for future use; and amending Section 2-4100, “LIST OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS,” by repealing subsection (a) (15) in its entirety and consecutively renaming the remaining subsections of subsection (a); and amending Section 2-4601, “COMMISSION COMPOSITION,” by repealing Section 2- 4601 in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 2-4601 dealing with the same subject matter; and amending Section 2-4604, “FUNCTIONS, GENERALLY,” by repealing Section 2-4604 in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 2- 4604 dealing with the same subject matter.

8.4 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34, “WATER AND SEWERS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 34-2129, “READING ZONES; COLLECTING ZONES; PAYMENT DATES; PENALTIES,” subsection (c), to further adjust quarterly utility billing references as the City transitioned to monthly utility billing effective January 2024.

8.5 A Resolution approving the licensing agreement for the 2024 Mercado on Fifth season scheduled for May 24, 2024 through September 27, 2024; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of way in conjunction with said event.

Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on April 9, 2024, under “Items Not on Consent” for approval.

8.6 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Easement Encroachment License Agreement with Michael and Angie Jones for property located at 6109 34th Avenue A Court, to allow for improvements that include the installation of a four (4’) wide concrete retaining wall topped by a privacy fence.

9. Informational

9.1 Law Enforcement Grant Opportunities (Darren Gault, Chief of Police)

9.2 Public Art Commission Request for Rotating Sculpture Program (Chris Mathias, Director of Community and Economic Development)

9.3 April 2024 Status & Information Report (Bob Vitas, City Administrator)

9.4 Moline Fire Department - Chief Fire Officer Designation; Fire Chief Steve Regenwether (Bob Vitas, City Administrator)

10. Council Call to Order

11. Pledge of Allegiance

12. Invocation – Alderperson Schmidt

13. Roll Call

14. Consent Agenda - Approval of Minutes and Appointments

All items under the consent agenda will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussions of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case, the item will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered as the first item after the Omnibus Vote.

14.1 Committee-of-the-Whole, Council, and Executive Session meeting minutes of March 26, 2024.

Suggested Action: Approval

15. Consent Agenda - Second Reading Ordinances

15.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Appendix 10 thereof, “PARKING PROHIBITED AT ANY TIME,” by extending Forty-First Street, on the east side, from Fourth Avenue south for a distance of 50 feet to 138 feet.

Suggested Action: Approval

16. Consent Agenda - Resolutions

16.1 A Resolution considering all Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Moline, Illinois, 2024, promulgated, proposed, adopted, or approved by such Board on Exhibit A, attached hereto and approving same as an exercise of the City’s home rule powers.

Suggested Action: Approval

16.2 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Billing Agreement with Professional Billing Services of Illinois, Inc., for ambulance billing and collection services, at a commission of four percent.

Suggested Action: Approval

16.3 A Resolution approving the special event application for the Quad Cities Distance Classic event scheduled for Sunday, May 12, 2024, that is sponsored by the Cornbelt Running Club; authorizing a grant to the Cornbelt Running Club for the amount of $500 from the Special Events Fund for event marketing efforts; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

Suggested Action: Approval

16.4 A Resolution approving the special event application for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024, that is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; authorizing a grant to the Alzheimer’s Association for the amount of $450 from the Special Events Fund to support the Friends of Walk marketing distribution plan; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

Suggested Action: Approval

16.5 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a contract with Ragan Mechanical, Inc., for phase two of the Water Treatment Plant Boiler Replacement Project for the amount of $184,950 and authorizing the Director of Utilities to execute any necessary documents related to this work.

Suggested Action: Approval

17. Omnibus Vote

18. Non-Consent Agenda - Resolutions

18.1 A Resolution declaring the property at 4625 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, as surplus, immediately upon acquisition of same in early May 2024; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate and do all things necessary to convey the future City-owned property at 4625 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, to Joel J. Knox, and/or his assignees.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.2 A Resolution approving the licensing agreement for the 2024 Mercado on Fifth season scheduled for May 24, 2024 through September 27, 2024; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of way in conjunction with said event.

Suggested Action: Approval

19. Miscellaneous Business

20. Public Comment

21. Executive Session (if necessary)

22. Adjournment of City Council

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