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City of East Moline Special Service Area Committee met Sept. 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Present: Patricia Hansen, Michelle Horton (on phone), Lyndsay Smith, John Stopoulos,

Absent: Martin Corey, Joe Perez, Larry Anderson, Dan Guerrero (has resigned)

City: City Administrator Mark Rothert, Community Development Director Tim Wymes

Approval of Minutes – A motion from John with a second from Lyndsay minutes are approved as written.

Guest – None

Financial Report (Mark) – A motion from Patricia, second from Lyndsay - financial report accepted as written.

Façade/ Fencing Applications – Mark – presented a letter regarding reconsideration of a past request. With a motion by Patricia and a second by John the letter will be brought to the board in October when we have more members present.

Bills – EMMS Director Pay - September bill - motion by Lyndsay with a second from John. Bill is to be paid. Michelle will submit Respect Abilities’ September and October bills at October meeting.

Directors Report – none

Flower Report – The flowers have all been pulled and the baskets are down.

Main Street Report – Patricia – Consider more concrete at Runners’ Park, cameras and speakers that would cover 7-9th streets. Looking into water bill stuffing, and flyers to schools to replace some of the radio advertisements. 2025 Planning is in full swing, flower cards will include businesses throughout East Moline.

RAISE Grant – Timelines were briefly discuss confirming the spring start at 6th moving down to 9th by end of construction season.

Runners’ Park – Adam will get on top of the requested bids asap.

SSA Future Goals, Budget, ect. – This was tabled until next month to discuss with more members present.

New Business – None

Old Business - None

Adjournment - Motion from John Second by Patricia. Meeting adjourned.

Next Meeting - October 22nd, 2024, 3:30 PM

https://www.eastmoline.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09242024-1020