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City of Rockford City Council met Jan. 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

I. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.

A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The invocation was given by Chaplain Roy Whitmore and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor McNamara.

B. Roll Call

Attendee Name	Organization	Title	Status	Arrived
Tim Durkee	City of Rockford	Alderman	Late	5:51 PM
Jonathan Logemann	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Chad Tuneberg	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Kevin Frost	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Gabrielle Torina	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Aprel Prunty	City of Rockford	Alderman	Late	6:00 PM
Janessa Wilkins	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Karen Hoffman	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Bill Rose	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Franklin C. Beach	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Tuffy Quinonez	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Gina Meeks	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Linda McNeely	City of Rockford	Alderman	Absent
Mark Bonne	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present

II. PROCLAMATIONS

There were no proclamations presented at this meeting.

III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

There were no Petitions and Communications presented at this meeting.

A. Planning and Development Committee

B. Code and Regulation Committee

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS

1. Flossie Hoarde gave honor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and recognized his birthday. She then expressed her feelings and talked about the desperate need for development on the west side of Rockford.

2. Prophet Yusef recited scripture and spoke about the 17 causes of criminal behavior.

3. John Tac Brantley shared ways he was helping at-risk youth in this community.

4. Lewis Hardin voiced his concerns and disappointment regarding the length of time it took the Rockford Police Department to release information about the suspect involved in the robbery and shooting at Pinnon's Foods.

5. Rev. Earl Dotson, Sr. recited scripture and spoke about transforming the west side of Rockford by bringing advanced manufacturing jobs to that area.

V. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. 2023-9-CR - Committee recommends approval of the 2023 Annual Action Plan. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Meeks, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Aprel Prunty, Linda McNeely

2. 2023-10-CR - Committee recommends approval of an Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Goals. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Meeks, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Aprel Prunty, Linda McNeely

3. 2023-11-CR - Committee recommends approval of the clarifications made to the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Meeks, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Aprel Prunty, Linda McNeely

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. 2023-12-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Annexation of 4908, 4972, 4980, 5000 and 5064 South Main Street. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Aprel Prunty, Linda McNeely

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

VI. OFFICERS REPORTS

A. Alderman Rose

Alderman Rose extended his deepest condolences to the family of Peggy Anderson. He expressed his sadness regarding the tragic incident that took place at Pinnon's Foods. He shared that Pinnon's has been a stable in that neighborhood and in this community for a long time. Alderman Rose mentioned a GoFundMe page had been created for Peggy's family and a link was available on the Pinnon's Facebook page. He encouraged the community to make a donation and to support the Anderson family and Pinnon's during this extremely difficult time.

B. Alderman Torina

Alderman Torina shared the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity holds an Annual Martin Luther King Scholarship Breakfast and she congratulated her nephew for being selected as one of the scholarship recipients. She mentioned her nephew also gave a speech during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration that was hosted by Mayor McNamara and the Rockford Public Library.

VII. APPOINTMENTS LAID OVER

1. Appointment of Jonathan Reidy to the Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to replace Don Schreiner. The term will expire January 2025.

(Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)

Mayor McNamara read in the appointment and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Linda McNeely

2. Appointment of Colleen O'Brien to the Library Board to replace Oliver Baer. The term will expire June 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)

Mayor McNamara read in the appointment and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Linda McNeely

3. Re-appointment of Cesar Sanchez to the Library Board for a term expiring June 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this re-appointment is up for passage.)

Mayor McNamara read in the re-appointment and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Linda McNeely

4. Appointment of Jarmeise McNeal to the ZBA & LTAB Board to replace Maurice Redd. The term will expire October 2026. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)

Mayor McNamara read in the appointment and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: APPROVED [10 TO 2] AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne NAYS: Tim Durkee, Kevin Frost ABSTAIN: Gabrielle Torina ABSENT: Linda McNeely

5. Re-appointment of Jennifer Spencer to the ZBA & LTAB Board for a term expiring June 2027. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this re-appointment is up for passage.)

Mayor McNamara read in the re-appointment and placed it up for passage.

*This vote was taken in error due to an incorrect ZBA/LTAB Board member being placed up for re-appointment. Therefore, the vote was null and void. City Council approved the correct ZBA/LTAB Board member, Jennifer Smith, on January 23, 2023. Jennifer Spencer will continue to serve until the expiration of her current term.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Linda McNeely

6. Appointment of Alise Howlett to the Mechanical Board to replace Mike Sabin. The term will expire January 2028. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)

Mayor McNamara read in the appointment and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Linda McNeely

VIII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

B. Code and Regulation Committee

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

IX. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. 2023-11-O - An ordinance approving the 2023 Annual Action Plan.

Alderman Meeks, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Linda McNeely

2. 2023-12-O - An ordinance approving an Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Goals.

Alderman Meeks, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Linda McNeely

3. 2023-13-O - An ordinance approving the clarifications made to the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP).

Alderman Meeks, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Linda McNeely

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. 2023-14-O - An ordinance approving the Annexation of 4908, 4972, 4980, 5000 and 5064 South Main Street.

Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Linda McNeely

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

X. ADJOURNMENT

1. Motion to Adjourn

Alderman Beach moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Durkee. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Alderman McNeely was absent). The meeting was adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Linda McNeely

Alderman McNeely arrived at 6:08 p.m.

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