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City of East Moline City Council met Jan. 21.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

PRESENTATIONS and/or PROCLAMATIONS

Mayor Freeman presented the following Proclamation, proclaiming January 2025 as “National Mentoring Month,” John Reynolds and Alexavier accepted the Proclamation on behalf of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley.

Mr. Reynolds has been paired with Alexavier since 2017 when Big Brothers/Big Sisters had Bigs in Blue campaign.

PUBLIC HEARING - Regarding Lead Service Line Replacement Application to the State for Revolving Loan Funding

CONSENT AGENDA:

Wanda Roberts-Bontz, City Clerk read the Consent Agenda that included the following:

a. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2024.

b. Approval of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2024.

c. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024.

d. Approval of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024.

e. Approval of Public Hearing Meeting Minutes for November 18, 2024.

f. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2024.

g. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2024.

h. Approval of Salaries as of December 20, 2024 in the amount of $460,771.35.

i. Approval of Overtime as of December 20, 2024 in the amount of $26,815.82.

j. Approval of Salaries as of January 3, 2025 in the amount of $484,663.07.

k. Approval of Overtime as of January 3, 2025 in the amount of $25,811.89.

l. Approval of Bills as of January 6, 2025 in the amount of $182,176.67.

m. Approval of Salaries as of January 17, 2025 in the amount of $490,794.15.

n. Approval of Overtime as of January 17, 2025 in the amount of $17,743.37.

o. Approval of Bills as of January 21, 2025 in the amount of $5,511,886.94.

p. Approval of Treasurer’s Report of November 2024.

q. Approval of Treasurer’s Report of December 2024.

r. Mayoral Appointment of Graciela Macias to the Metrolink Board of Directors.

A motion was made by Alderperson Segura, seconded by Alderperson Dorothy, to approve items

a - q the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Dorothy, Guthrie, Oakes, and Segura. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Alderperson Guthrie, seconded by Alderperson Oakes, to approve Graciela Macias to the Metrolink Board of Directors. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Dorothy, Guthrie, Oakes, and Segura. Motion carried.

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

ORDINANCES – 2nd Reading

24-21 Establishing Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utility Rates for 2025-2029, Effective 02/01/2025

Alderperson Dorothy stated if the Referendum passes in April 2025, she will request an opportunity to review the rates with the possibility of lowering.

A motion was made by Alderperson Guthrie, seconded by Alderperson Dorothy, to approve Ordinance 24-21 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Dorothy, Guthrie, Oakes, and Segura. Motion carried.

ORDINANCES – 1st Reading

25-01 Bid opening and Award/Sale of Surplus Municipal Property (17-11-200-003 - Vacant Lot) (Waiver of 2nd reading requested)

Mr. Rothert opened the bids from two bidders:

Robert Keim in the amount of $10,205.05.

Brad Bagby, Bagby Construction in the amount of $75,000.00.

Ordinance 25-01 will be held until the next meeting because lack of ¾ majority vote.

25-02 Awarding the Sale of Surplus Municipal Property (08-36-138-021 - Parking Lot) (Waiver of 2nd reading requested)

Mr. Rothert stated that a bid was received from Day Investments QCA LLC Series 1 in the amount of $8,800.00, credit of $3,800.00 for improvements the buyer made to the property last year, bringing the net purchase price to $5,000.00.

Ordinance 25-02 will be held until the next meeting because lack of 2/3 majority vote.

25-03 City Code Update regarding Farm Animals in the City

25-04 City Code Update regarding rates for Car Owner Responsibility Assignment (CORA)

RESOLUTIONS

25-01 Approval of 2025 Chemical Bid Purchase for Water Treatment Plant

A motion was made by Alderperson Dorothy, seconded by Alderperson Oakes, to approve Resolution 25-01 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Dorothy, Guthrie, Oakes, and Segura. Motion carried.

25-02 Approval of 2025 Regular Meeting Dates of the City Council

A motion was made by Alderperson Segura, seconded by Alderperson Guthrie, to approve Resolution 25-02 as presented. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Dorothy, Guthrie, Oakes, and Segura. 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:

Chief Jeff Ramsey, EMPD – Chief Ramsey stated there is three new police officers have graduate on December 19, 2024 from the Police Academy in Champaign. Retirement of Officer Kevin Johnson with 24 years of service on January 17, 2024.

Antrena Trimble, Director of Wastewater Treatment Plant – Ms. Trimble gave appreciation to her team with the extreme weather conditions they have been battling.

Mayor Freeman thanked Ms. Trimble and her team for their dedication.

Brianna Huber, Director of Water Filtration – Ms. Huber stated that following the Public Hearing, the public has 10 days to put comments on record before it is closed. Once comments are submitted to the IEPA, our state revolving fund loan application will be scored, and we will be placed in the cue to receive funding based on how our score compares with other applicants’ scores. Updated basins 3 and 4 will be finished in a couple of weeks and then start on basin 1 and 2.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Alderperson Oakes, seconded by Alderperson Guthrie, to adjourn the City Council meeting. A voice vote was taken. Motion carried. 6:55 p.m.

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