Rockford Sun

City of Rockton Administration Committee met September 17.

Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:

Chairman Winters called the regular meeting of the Administration Committee to order at 5:32 pm. Members present: Mayor Adams, Arianne Honkamp, John Peterson and Dave Winters Staff present: Tricia Diduch, Chief Dickson, Scott Fridly and Jodi May (5:33 pm)

Motion by Mr. Peterson, second by Mrs. Honkamp, to waive the reading of and approve the minutes of September 4, 2018. All ayes. Motion approved 3-0.

Public Comment

None.

The Mayor – Dale Adams

Mayor Adams that he and Ms. Diduch received a phone call from Senator Severson. Senator Severson advised that the Village would be receiving $30,000 from the state to cover the cost of purchasing the lot where the church was demolished in the 100 block of N. Blackhawk Boulevard. Senator Severson said that this was presented to the governor and the $30,000 would cover the cost of purchasing the lot along with paving, striping and landscaping.

Public Safety & Legal – Dave Winters, Chairman

Mr. Winters stated that there would be executive session at the Village Board meeting on September 18, 2018 to go over the tentative agreement with the police contract.

Community Development & Budget – John Peterson

Mr. Peterson stated that he and Ms. Diduch met with the business owners in reference to the “Jingle Bell Rockton” event. Mr. Peterson stated that he would like the Village to help if there are available funds in the budget. Mr. Peterson said that the cost of radio ads, other advertising and print would cost approximately $2,200 and that he thought the Village could offer $1,100 and pay for half of this. Mr. Peterson stated there are funds in the downtown marketing budget. Mr. Peterson added that he asked the downtown businesses to provide a list of their events for the year to the Village so that the Village can evaluate their donations throughout the year. Ms. Diduch stated that they did increase the marketing in downtown development since the membership to the RAEDC was dropped. Mr. Peterson said that this was a fair compromise with the downtown businesses and the Village because he wanted the businesses to have a stake in the event. Mr. Fridly questioned if the Village had the cash available and stated that they could ask Ms. Quimby tomorrow evening in the Budget & Finance Committee meeting. The Committee was okay with this.

Administration – Arianne Honkamp

Mrs. Honkamp stated that Resolution 2018-118: A Resolution of the Village of Rockton, Illinois to Include Cash Payments Related to Health Insurance as IMRF Earnings is up for approval at the Village Board meeting on September 18, 2018. The Committee was okay with this.

The Chief – Steve Dickson

None.

Planning and Development Administrator – Tricia Diduch

Ms. Diduch stated that the downtown planters are done and that after she returns from the IML Conference that the light poles will be decorated with cornstalks and ribbon.

Executive Session

None.

 Any Other Business Allowed by Law

Mayor Adams informed the Committee that is they wanted to make any changes to the Village Trustee positions, as far as salary, that the changes need to be done soon because we are 6 months away from the election. Mr. Peterson stated that he didn’t think any changes were necessary.

Mayor Adams advised the Committee that the Village Christmas party has been scheduled for December 12th.

Adjourn

Motion by Mr. Peterson, second by Mrs. Honkamp to adjourn at 5:38 pm.

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