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City of Rockton Administration Committee met Aug. 6.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Mr. Winters called the regular meeting of the Administration Committee to order at 5:30 pm. 

Members present: Mayor Adams, John Peterson, Dave Winters and Arianne Honkamp 

Trustees present: Scott Fridly and Jodi May

Staff present: Chief Dickson and Deputy Clerk Tricia Diduch

Absent: Village Clerk Christina Stewart

Motion by Mr. Peterson, second by Ms. Honkamp, to waive the reading of and approve the minutes of July 15, 2019. All ayes. Motion approved 3-0.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

THE MAYOR – DALE ADAMS

Mayor Adams stated he would prefer going with Finley for the auto fleet management contract, and that it would be discussed at the Public Works Committee meeting. He then briefly discussed his reasons why, primarily because the Village has a good relationship with Finley as well as employees who live within Rockton and pay Rockton taxes. He also added that Finley is giving the Village a better price on trade in values for vehicles.

Mayor Adams then gave an update on the parking lot grant, stating Ms. Diduch completed the outstanding paperwork items.

PUBLIC SAFETY & LEGAL – DAVE WINTERS, CHAIRMAN

Mr. Winters gave a brief description of the ordinance to prohibit the possession of tobacco products by person under the age of 21.

Mr. Winters then mentioned there is also a fireworks display permit for the Purple & Gold event at Hononegah High School on Friday, August 23, 2019 on the Board agenda.

Mr. Winters stated Resolution 2019-112 is a resolution to approve an agreement with Illinois Fiber Resources Group (iFIBER). He asked Chief Dickson if the cost rose, and Chief Dickson replied that it rose a little bit, less than $100 a month. He added the Village makes good use of the service.

Mr. Winters then brought up the auto fleet lease agreement and solicited opinions from the other members present. Mayor Adams stated he thought the Village would be paying Enterprise to do what the Village can do already. Mr. Fridly stated he thought it would be easier on both trustees and staff to maintain a routine cycle of vehicles. Mr. Fridly and Ms. May replied that it would be much easier for long-term continuity in maintaining records. Mr. Winters expressed concerning at splitting the agreement with two different entities. Mayor Adams stated he would prefer to support local businesses. Mr. Peterson then asked Mr. Fridly if he was concerned about leasing public works vehicles as they are used roughly. Mr. Fridly replied that he is reassured by the fact that other municipalities are doing it. Mayor Adams concluded he would like to support local and have the police department test the program.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & BUDGET – JOHN PETERSON

Mr. Peterson stated he would like to discuss garbage cans. Mr. Winters then said garbage cans are on for full board approval the following evening. Mr. Peterson asked who picked them, and Ms. Diduch replied that she had added it to the Public Works committee and Village Board agendas. She discussed the four different options presented. Mr. Peterson asked why it was not on the Administration agenda, and Ms. Diduch replied that she thought it fell under the Parks review. Mr. Peterson stated it is being paid out of economic development funds, so Administration should review it as well. A short discussion ensued regarding how it is determined which committee should review what agenda items. Ms. Diduch stated in the future, she will error on the side of putting items on more agendas then less.

ADMINISTRATION – ARIANNE HONKAMP

None.

THE CHIEF – STEVE DICKSON

Chief Dickson mentioned that there is talk to change the date of trick-of-treating to the Saturday before Halloween, and he solicited opinions regarding this proposal. Ms. May stated she would support any changes if done in conjunction with area communities. The discussion then evolved to marijuana licenses with Mayor Adams stating a lot of communities are opting out of marijuana sales. Mr. Peterson stated he is not in favor of opting out of sales. Ms. May gave a brief description of the presentation she attended at the City of Rockford regarding marijuana sales. Ms. Diduch added that at the prior week’s Visit Beloit meeting, South Beloit Mayor Ted Rehl was approached by a Rockford medical marijuana license holder regarding locating in South Beloit. Chief Dickson stated that he thought it would be a long time before licenses expand beyond medical marijuana license holders.

Ms. Diduch stated she would do a Facebook poll regarding changing the trick-or-treating hours.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR – TRICIA DIDUCH

Ms. Diduch stated she will ask the Public Works Committee and Village Board to table the garbage can discussion.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS ALLOWED BY LAW 

None.

ADJOURN

Motion by Ms. Honkamp, second by Mr. Peterson to adjourn at 5:54 pm.

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