City of Rockford City Council met March 30.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. The meeting was held via teleconference.
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Tim Durkee | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Tony Gasparini | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Chad Tuneberg | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Kevin Frost | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Venita Hervey | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Natavias Ervins | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Ann Thompson-Kelly | City of Rockford | Alderman | Late | 6:40 PM |
| Karen Hoffman | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Bill Rose | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Franklin C. Beach | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Tuffy Quinonez | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| John C. Beck | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Linda McNeely | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Joseph Chiarelli | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present |
Alderman Rose was present during the teleconferenced meeting but had technical difficulties and was unable to participate. He advised he would have voted in favor of all items on the agenda.
II. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2020-111-CR - Ratification and approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the City of Rockford in connection with supplemental ambulance rates.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman,
Beach, Quinonez, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Ann Thompson-Kelly, Bill Rose, John C. Beck
2. 2020-112-CR - Proposed $250,000 loan for the capitalization of the Northern Illinois Community Development Corporation (NICDC) Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loan Fund in Partnership with Winnebago County and local Financial Institutions.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman,
Beach, Quinonez, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Ann Thompson-Kelly, Bill Rose, John C. Beck
3. 2020-113-CR - Approval of the modifications to Chapter 17 Article V of the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances to declare violations of Executive Orders of the Governor of the State of Illinois issued pursuant to the Governor’s powers under Article 5 of the Illinois Constitution and Sections 7(1), 7(2), 7(8), 7(10), and 7(12) of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3305 to be a public nuisance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Ann Thompson-Kelly, Bill Rose, John C. Beck
III. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2020-69-R - Award of Bid: Park Avenue and Water Street Water Main Replacement to Fischer Excavating, of Freeport, Illinois in the amount of $1,315,775.50. The contract duration is as follows, Water Street (Phase 1) completed by May 22, 2020, and Park Avenue (Phase 2) 45 days after Phase 1. The funding source is Water Replacement & Improvement Account (WRIA).
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, ThompsonKelly, Hoffman, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Bill Rose, John C. Beck
2. 2020-70-R - Approval to accept a Violence Prevention Planning Grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) #392060 in the amount of $129,845.00.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, ThompsonKelly, Hoffman, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Bill Rose, John C. Beck
IV. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2020-106-O - An ordinance ratifying and approving the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the City of Rockford in connection with supplemental ambulance rates.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, ThompsonKelly, Hoffman, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Bill Rose, John C. Beck
2. 2020-107-O - An ordinance approving a $250,000 loan for the capitalization of the Northern Illinois Community Development Corporation (NICDC) Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loan Fund in Partnership with Winnebago County and local Financial Institutions.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, ThompsonKelly, Hoffman, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Bill Rose, John C. Beck
3. 2020-108-O - An ordinance approving the modifications to Chapter 17
Article V of the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances to declare violations of Executive Orders of the Governor of the State of Illinois issued pursuant to the Governor’s powers under Article 5 of the Illinois Constitution and Sections 7(1), 7(2), 7(8), 7(10), and 7(12) of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3305 to be a public nuisance.
Mayor McNamara, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Gasparini, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, ThompsonKelly, Hoffman, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Bill Rose, John C. Beck
V. OFFICERS REPORTS
A. Alderman Durkee
Alderman Durkee expressed his thoughts regarding Governor Pritzker's Executive Shutdown Order and he stated he feels it was the right thing to do. He shared he hopes with the regulations that Governor Pritzker has put into place, the shutdown will be over soon. Alderman Durkee thanked Mayor McNamara for his leadership and he encouraged citizens to patronize the local businesses that have remained open.
Mayor McNamara thanked Alderman Durkee for the advice he has given to him during the COVID-19 pandemic.
B. Alderman Gasparini
Alderman Gasparini thanked Mayor McNamara for the daily updates and for keeping the citizens of Rockford informed during these unprecedented times.
C. Alderman Tuneberg
Alderman Tuneberg expressed his concern for the local businesses and the hardship this pandemic is placing on them. He stated he hopes we are able to get past this soon and start moving forward.
D. Alderman Frost
Alderman Frost thanked Mayor McNamara for his leadership and city staff for keeping the city running smoothly. He also thanked the citizens of Rockford that are taking the shutdown order seriously and are practicing social distancing.
E. Alderman Hervey
Alderman Hervey expressed her appreciation to city staff, local businesses and residents of the City of Rockford for the way they have handled the COVID-19 crisis.
Alderman Hervey voiced her concerns about bulk garbage collection and she inquired if Rock River Disposal has announced when they would resume picking up bulk garbage.
Mayor McNamara replied and indicated the city was not informed until the evening before the contractor stopped picking up the bulk garbage so staff was unable to notify residents in a timely manner about the change. He shared this is a concern throughout the entire city. He advised the aldermen if there is a major issue in their wards regarding bulk garbage to please contact him or City Administrator Todd Cagnoni.
Alderman Hervey asked for clarification if recyclable garbage needs to be placed inside a plastic garbage bag.
Mayor McNamara informed Alderman Hervey that the recycling needs to fit inside the container but he stated it does not need to be put in a garbage bag. He indicated the information was already distributed but he would make sure it was clarified and posted again.
F. Alderman Thompson-Kelly
Alderman Thompson-Kelly expressed her gratitude to Mayor McNamara and city staff for their guidance and for keeping the community informed during this situation.
G. Alderman Hoffman
Alderman Hoffman thanked Mayor McNamara for keeping the community informed.
She then urged families to refrain from going to parks even though the weather is getting warmer and to continue to practice social distancing.
H. Alderman Beach
Alderman Beach stated he is grateful for all the work Mayor McNamara and city staff are doing during this pandemic. He expressed his concern for the citizens that have lost their jobs and the business owners who have had to close their businesses.
I. Alderman Quinonez
Alderman Quinonez commended Mayor McNamara and city staff for doing a great job of leading our community through this crisis.
J. Alderman McNeely
Alderman McNeely thanked Mayor McNamara, city staff and the citizens of Rockford for adhering to the regulations that have been put into place regarding COVID-19. She shared she is praying for those that have been affected by the coronavirus.
K. Alderman Chiarelli
Alderman Chiarelli expressed his appreciation to Mayor McNamara, the first responders and the medical community who are working so hard during this pandemic. He mentioned he is praying for the community and he shared his concern for the residents and business owners in the City of Rockford.
Mayor McNamara congratulated Alderman Chiarelli on his election as the Winnebago County Chairman and for leading a positive campaign.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
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