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City of East Moline City Council met Sept. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

PLEDGE: 

Mayor Reggie 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 Katelyn Roberts,  to call the roll. The following Alderpersons were present: Olivia Dorothy, Nancy Mulcahey,  Adam Guthrie, Rhea Oakes, Lynn Segura, and Jose Rico. Absent: Jeffrey Deppe. 

PUBLIC COMMENT 

Alex Terronez, 754 24th Street, East Moline. 

Mayor Freeman stated that the property was going through Munices. Mayor Freeman will have  someone contact Mr. Terronez and give him an update.  

PRESENTATIONS and/or PROCLAMATIONS 

Nicole Schaeffer and Jennifer Sorensen from Baxter & Woodman provided a 40-minute presentation on the City of East Moline Industrial Pretreatment Program. Baxter & Woodman  has assisted in Wastewater Treatment Plant design, pumps, sewer, sewer lines, water main,  roads, roundabouts, wetland restoration, controlled burns and even finding funding for municipal  projects. 

Several clients in the region: Moline, Greater Peoria Sanitary District, Bloomington, Normal  Water Road District, and Rochelle. 

Pretreatment Services can help with Day-to-Day Implementation, Training Staff, Core Program  Elements, Classification/Permitting, and Audits. 

CONSENT AGENDA: 

Mark Rothert, City Administrator read the Consent Agenda that included the following: 

a. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2024. PULLED 

b. Approval of Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2024. PULLED 

c. Approval of Salaries as of August 30, 2024 in the amount of $461,421.65. 

d. Approval of Salaries as of September 13, 2024 in the amount of $453,705.52. 

e. Approval of Overtime as of August 30, 2024 in the amount of $12,335.67. REVISED 

f. Approval of Overtime as of September 13, 2024 in the amount of $26,428.05. REVISED 

g. Approval of Bills as of September 13, 2024 in the amount of $1,099,710.88.

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

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

ORDINANCES – 1st Reading 

None 

ORDINANCES – 2nd Reading 

None 

RESOLUTIONS  

24-68 Court Ordered Demolition of 1512 10th Avenue. 

A motion was made by Alderperson Segura, seconded by Alderperson Mulcahey, to approve  Resolution 24-68 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Mulcahey, Guthrie,  Oakes, Segura, Rico and Dorothy. Motion carried. 

24-69 Approval to Apply to Reconnecting Communities Grant  

A motion was made by Alderperson Rico, seconded by Alderperson Guthrie, to approve Resolution  24-69 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Mulcahey, Guthrie, Oakes, Segura,  Rico and Dorothy. Motion carried. 

24-70 Policy on Equitable Development 

A motion was made by Alderperson Dorothy, seconded by Alderperson Guthrie, to approve  Resolution 24-70 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Mulcahey, Guthrie,  Oakes, Segura, Rico and Dorothy. Motion carried. 

24-71 Authorization to Pursue Master Planning for Jacobs Park 

A motion was made by Alderperson Rico, seconded by Alderperson Segura, to approve Resolution  24-71 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Mulcahey, Guthrie, Oakes, Segura,  Rico and Dorothy. Motion carried. 

24-72 PSA with Mercury for Funding Strategy and Engagement 

Alderperson Mulcahey voted no because she believes the City should solicit RFP’s for new  projects to ensure the best price and best consultant for the proposed work.  

A motion was made by Alderperson Guthrie, seconded by Alderperson Rico, to approve Resolution  24-72 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Guthrie, Oakes, Rico and Dorothy.  Opposed: Mulcahey and Segura. Motion carried. 4 – 2

24-73 Addendum to Succession Planning 

A motion was made by Alderperson Mulcahey, seconded by Alderperson Dorothy, to approve  Resolution 24-73 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Mulcahey, Guthrie,  Oakes, Segura, Rico and Dorothy. Motion carried. 

24-74 Bid Award for 2024 PCC Patching Program using Motor Fuel Tax Funds 

A motion was made by Alderperson Mulcahey, seconded by Alderperson Oakes, to approve  Resolution 24-74 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Mulcahey, Guthrie,  Oakes, Segura, Rico and Dorothy. 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:  

Mayor Freeman – Mayor Freeman received a letter from a citizen who wanted this letter read to  the City Council this evening. 

Thank you, Mayor Freeman and Thank the City Council, for approving the budget. You have  done great things while in the office and I hope you plan to stay there for a while. We want and  need you there. Please also thank Valley Construction Crew as they could not have been more  professional and nicer to a curious neighbor. Sincerely, Andrea Shipper?  

Mayor Freeman had received calls from both sides of town thanking the City for paving. 

Mayor Freeman stated he received a text from Metro Link $8 Million Dollar Fairy Boat funds for  Electric Fairy and charging infrastructure at The Bend has been approved and awarded. 

Alderperson Dorothy asked about code issues at The Rust Belt. 

Mayor Freeman stated they have a meeting scheduled next Wednesday, September 25, 2024 to  discuss safety issues and concerns.  

ADJOURNMENT 

A motion was made by Alderperson Segura, seconded by Alderperson Rico, to adjourn the City  Council meeting. A voice vote was taken. Motion carried. 7:31 p.m. 

https://www.eastmoline.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09162024-1050