City of Rockford City Council met Oct. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 5:54 p.m. Aldermen Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Beach and Chiarelli appeared via teleconference.
A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation and Pledge of Allegiance took place during the Special Finance and Personnel meeting held prior to the City Council meeting.
B. Roll Call
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Tim Durkee | City of Rockford | Alderman | Late | 6:04 PM |
| Jonathan Logemann | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Chad Tuneberg | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Kevin Frost | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Venita Hervey | City of Rockford | Alderman | Remote | |
| Natavias Ervins | City of Rockford | Alderman | Remote | |
| Ann Thompson-Kelly | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Karen Hoffman | City of Rockford | Alderman | Remote | |
| Bill Rose | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Franklin C. Beach | City of Rockford | Alderman | Remote | |
| Tuffy Quinonez | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Ginger Hanley | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Linda McNeely | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Joseph Chiarelli | City of Rockford | Alderman | Remote |
1. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on September 14, 2020.
Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on September 14, 2020, seconded by Alderman Quinonez.
MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous roll call vote (Aldermen Durkee, Logemann and Thompson-Kelly were absent).
2. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on September 21, 2020.
Alderman Tuneberg moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on September 21, 2020, seconded by Alderman Beach.
MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous roll call vote
(Aldermen Durkee, Logemann and Thompson-Kelly were absent).
II. PROCLAMATIONS
There were no proclamations presented at this meeting.
III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. Memorandum from Jennifer Jaeger, Community Services Director, regarding the approval to apply for and receive 2021 Community Services Block Grant funding. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. Memorandum from Nicholas Meyer, Legal Director, regarding the 2021 City Council and Committees Schedule. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
2. Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda for the meeting to be held on October 20, 2020 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on October 26, 2020. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
3. Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board Agenda for the meeting to be held on October 20, 2020 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on October 26, 2020. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
4. Memorandum from Mike Hakanson, Land Transaction Officer, regarding authorization to place for sale of city-owned parcel located at 410 N. 4th Street. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
5. Memorandum from Kelly Nokes, Engineering Operations Manager, regarding Right of Way Vacation Requests. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. Memorandum from Lafakeria Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the Intergovernmental Agreement for Exchange of Services with Rockford Public School District 205 in support of the Rockford Five-0 Program.
Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
2. Memorandum from Lisa Warren, Human Services Head Start, regarding the Acceptance of the Head Start Supplemental COLA and Quality Improvement Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
3. Memorandum from Carrie Hagerty, Finance Director, regarding the 2020 Property Tax Levy, 2020 Property Tax Abatement, 2020 Street and Bridge Ordinance, 2021 Fee Schedule and the 2021 Appropriation Ordinance.
Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
4. Memorandum from Nicholas Meyer, Legal Director, regarding an Agreement between the City of Rockford and Rosecrance for the Co Responder Program. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS
The public speaking portion of the meeting took place during the Special Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held prior to this meeting.
V. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2020-252-CR - Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $4,738,894.79 as approved at the Finance and Personnel meeting on October 13, 2020.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Ann Thompson-Kelly
2. 2020-253-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Request for Exception to the City's Fine Reduction Policy: Request for Fine Reduction for the property located at 4518 Cleveland Avenue, reducing the fine from $22,500.00 to $750.00.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Ann Thompson-Kelly
3. Committee recommends approval of an Agreement between the City of Rockford and Occidental Development, LLC for the necessary placement of equipment for cameras at 4801 Linden Road - Great Oaks. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
RESULT: HELD OUT
4. Committee recommends approval of an Agreement between the City of Rockford and Edward Rose and Associates, LLC for the placement of necessary equipment for the use of cameras at 5055 Linden Road - Beacon Hill. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
RESULT: HELD OUT
VI. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2020-189-R - Committee recommends approval of a resolution to accept the Second Allocation of Supplemental funding to the HUD Emergency Solutions Grant through the Coronavirus AID, Relief and Economic Security Act.
Alderman Rose, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Jonathan Logemann, Ann Thompson-Kelly
B. Code and Regulation Committee
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2020-190-R - Committee recommends approval of an Award of Bid: Fire Station 11 HVAC Replacement to Complete Mechanical Solutions, of Rockton, Illinois in the amount of $81,845.00. The funding source is Fire Department Operating Budget.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Ann Thompson-Kelly
2. 2020-191-R - Committee recommends approval of an Award of Bid: 2020 Demolition Group 14 to Northern Illinois Service, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $83,240.00 for the demolition of 1221 Crosby Street, 304 North Horace Avenue, 311 North Horace Avenue, 430 North Hinkley Avenue, 425 Oakley Avenue, 1021 20th Avenue, 2116 School Street, and 1338 Derby Lane. The contract duration is upon completion of demolition group. The funding source is Community Development Block Grant and Sanitation Funds.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Ann Thompson-Kelly
3. 2020-192-R - Committee recommends approval of an Award of Joint Purchasing Contract: Rock Salt/Bulk Road Salt to Compass Minerals America Inc., of Overland Park, Kansas for a contract amount based on unit pricing (12,800 tons @ $82.76/ton for an estimated purchase of $1,059,328.00). The contract duration is one (1) year. The funding source is Street Division Operating Budget.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 0]
AYES: Durkee, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSTAIN: Chad Tuneberg
ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Ann Thompson-Kelly
4. 2020-193-R - Committee recommends approval of a Change Order No. 1: City-Wide Street Repairs Group No. 3 - 2020 to T.C.I. Concrete, of Rockford, Illinois.
Original contract amount: $1,641,161.67
Proposed change order: 194,020.00
Amended contract amount: $1,835,181.67
The following projects were added to the contract; Glen Road Storm Sewer, Brookview Road Drive Curb and Gutter, Sherman Avenue Curb and Gutter, Hermitage Trail Curb and Gutter, Thomas Parkway Curb and Gutter, Potomac Drive Curb and Gutter, Alley 486 (1100 Block of Broadway to 1400 Block of 7th Street), Fire Station No. 11 Parking Lot. The work will be completed in the Fall of 2020 and the Spring of 2021. The funding source is Sales Tax.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Ann Thompson-Kelly
5. 2020-194-R - Committee recommends approval of the Acceptance of the FY 2020, United States Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant Award in the amount of $153,868.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023. The grant funding will be used to assist with the overall cost of purchasing Body Worn Camera Technology for Rockford Police Department personnel. The overall cost of body worn cameras will exceed the grant amount.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Ann Thompson-Kelly
6. Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Camera Expansion Program to Montel Technologies LLC, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $247,970.00. The funding source is Police Department Operating Budget.
RESULT: HELD OUT
7. 2020-195-R - Award of RFP: Insurance Brokerage Services to Coyle Kiley Insurance, of Rockford, Illinois for an annual fee of $29,000. The contract duration is one (1) year effective 11/1/2020, with four (4) optional annual extensions. The funding source is Risk Management Fund.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 0]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSTAIN: Bill Rose
ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Ann Thompson-Kelly
VII. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. An ordinance approving an Agreement between the City of Rockford and Occidental Development, LLC for the necessary placement of equipment for cameras at 4801 Linden Rd. - Great Oaks.
RESULT: HELD OUT
2. An ordinance approving an Agreement between the City of Rockford and Edward Rose and Associates, LLC for the placement of necessary equipment for the use of cameras at 5055 Linden Rd. - Beacon Hill.
RESULT: HELD OUT
VIII. OFFICERS REPORTS
A. Mayor McNamara
Mayor McNamara announced all City Council and Committee meetings would be held remotely for the next two weeks beginning next Monday. He stated public speakers could still participate in the meetings either in-person or by submitting a statement to be read by the Legal Director Nicholas Meyer.
B. Alderman Ervins
Alderman Ervins shared his personal feeling regarding injustice, standing up for what is right and working together to bring change.
C. Alderman Hervey
Alderman Hervey mentioned the tragic incident that took place last week involving a three year old child being shot and killed in his home. She voiced her frustrations regarding the amount of factual information presented by the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office and the Rockford Police Department regarding this incident. She asked that the Rockford Police Department review its policy about releasing information and consider providing additional details about cases in a more timely manner, especially for officer involved shootings.
Alderman Hervey extended her heartfelt condolences to the family of the young child that lost his life.
Mayor McNamara replied and indicated Chief O'Shea provided as much information as he could to the public the day after the horrific incident involving the three year old child took place. He reported that the Integrity Task Force was handling all aspects of the investigation regarding the officer involved shooting. Mayor McNamara stated all details and information concerning that case would be provided by the Integrity Task Force and the City of Rockford has no control over when the Task Force releases information to the public.
D. Alderman Beach
Alderman Beach mentioned two of the public speakers tonight spoke concerning the safety of Rockford Mass Transit drivers and passengers and he asked if city staff could follow up on that matter.
Mayor McNamara informed the council members he contacted Director Stubbe and Dr. Martell regarding this issue. He mentioned Chief of Staff Wester Wuori was planning to contact the public speakers and Rockford Mass Transit in the morning. He indicated he would provide the council members with an update as soon as he had more information.
E. Alderman Tuneberg
Alderman Tuneberg announced there would be a virtual Listening Session regarding the proposed Highcrest Multi-Use Path on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. He encouraged all residents along the path route to participate in the meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
1. Motion to Adjourn
Alderman Durkee moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Hervey. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous roll call vote (Aldermen Logemann and Thompson-Kelly were absent). The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Ervins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Hanley, McNeely, Chiarelli
ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Ann Thompson-Kelly
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