City of Rockford City Council met March 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m.
A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance took place during the Planning and Development Committee meeting which was held prior to this meeting.
B. Roll Call
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Tim Durkee | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Jonathan Logemann | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Chad Tuneberg | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Kevin Frost | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Gabrielle Torina | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Aprel Prunty | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Janessa Wilkins | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Karen Hoffman | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Bill Rose | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Franklin C. Beach | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Gina Meeks | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Linda McNeely | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Mark Bonne | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present |
C. Acceptance of the Journal
1. Journal of Proceedings for the Strategic Planning Session held on January 30, 2023.
Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the Strategic Planning Session held on January 30, 2023, seconded by Alderman Wilkins. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Frost, Torina, Hoffman and Meeks were absent).
2. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on February 6, 2023.
Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on February 6, 2023, seconded by Alderman Wilkins. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Frost, Torina, Hoffman and Meeks were absent).
II. PROCLAMATIONS
The proclamation was presented during the Planning and Development Committee meeting which was held prior to this meeting.
1. Proclamation proclaiming the week of March 6, 2023 to be "Irish Marching Society Week" in the City of Rockford, Illinois.
III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. Memorandum from Sarah Brinkmann, Housing and Program Manager, regarding the approval of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, a Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
2. Memorandum from Anna Garrison, Economic Development Manager, regarding a resolution for Public Hearing and convening a Joint Review Board in connection with a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
3. Memorandum from Karl Franzen, Community and Economic Development Director, regarding a proposed Redevelopment Agreement with J. Jeffers & Co. LLC. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
4. Memorandum from Jacob Rubin, Assistant City Attorney, regarding proposed amendments to the agreements for the Rockford Community Investment Fund CDFI. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. Traffic Commission Agenda for the meeting to be held on March 8, 2023 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and
Regulation Committee meeting on March 27, 2023. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. Memorandum from Owen Carter, Health and Human Services, regarding the acceptance of the amended Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) DHS Employment Barrier Reduction Pilot Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
2. Memorandum from Owen Carter, Health and Human Services, regarding the acceptance of amended Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Homeless Prevention Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
3. Memorandum from Michaela Harris, Contract and Grants Compliance Officer, regarding the renewal of Intergovernmental Agreements for Mental Health Co-Responder Programs. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS
Public speaking took place during the Planning and Development Committee meeting which was held prior to this meeting.
V. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2023-26-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Agreement between the City of Rockford and LT Construction for a Workforce Development Initiative. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Wilkins, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2023-27-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to repeal a 2-Hour parking restriction on the West Side of 6th Street from 4th Avenue to 5th Avenue. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
2. 2023-28-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval for the removal of Section 16-162 from the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
3. 2023-29-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to repeal the 2-Hour parking restriction on the north side of Locust Street from 45 feet west of N. Church Street to N. Court Street. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
4. 2023-30-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to repeal the 2-Hour parking restriction on the south side of Locust Street from N. Church Street to N. Court Street. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
5. 2023-31-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval requiring that traffic on Greenwood Avenue yield prior to entering the intersection of Vale Avenue and Greenwood Avenue.
The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
6. 2023-32-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's recommendation that No Action be taken on the following items:
1. A request to establish 3-way stop control at the intersection of 25th Street and Rudeen Close.
2. A request to establish all-way stop control at the offset T intersection of 25th Street and Pleasant View Avenue.
3. A request to establish “No Parking Any Time” on the south side of Jacqueline Drive from Jacqueline Court to 200 feet west of Jacqueline Court.
4. A request to establish one-way stop control at the intersection of Reid Farm Road and Clovernook Road.
5. A request to establish one-way stop control at the intersection of Reid Farm Road and Academy Trail.
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
7. 2023-33-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Final Plat of No. 3 Aspling Subdivision.
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
9. 2023-35-CR - The committee’s vote to approve the committee report was 2 to 1 which resulted in a denial (due to receiving less than three affirmative votes). The Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's recommendation was for an approval for the Sale of Packaged Beer and Wine (Class PKG) in conjunction with a carryout restaurant in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 109 Showplace Drive, Suite 133 (Leslie Reinbach/Strictly Business Corp. dba Via Sofia’s Italian Kitchen/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Durkee, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
10. 2023-36-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's denial for the Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a tobacco store and gift shop in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 312 North Alpine Road, Suite 104 (Ali Hamood/Alliance Tobacco & Vape, Inc., dba Alliance Tobacco & Vape/Applicant).
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
11. 2023-37-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for:
a. The Sale of Beer and Wine by the Drink (Class NG-WB); and
b. The Sale of Packaged Beer and Wine (Class PKG) in conjunction with a craft brewery/pub, restaurant, beer garden with outdoor seating and 100% stock purchase in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 215 and 217 East State Street (Anne D’Astice/Joseph Frank D’Astice/Carlyle Brewing Company, Inc. dba Carlyle Brewing Company, Inc./Applicants). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2023-38-CR - Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $9,174,377.56 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on March 6, 2023.
Alderman Tuneberg, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
Alderman Tuneberg, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
3. 2023-40-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Recreational Lease Agreement between the City of Rockford and Commonwealth Edison Fordham Property located at 505 South Water Street. The term of the lease is through January 31, 2033. The lease may be extended an additional ten (10) years by mutual agreement of the parties. The rent will be a one-time payment of $1.00 made out to Commonwealth Edison, and the City, at its own cost, shall be responsible for keeping and maintaining the open grass area in a clean, safe, and landscaped condition. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Tuneberg, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
4. 2023-41-CR - Committee recommends approval of the extension of the Memorandum of Agreement between AFSCME-C and the City of Rockford for Retention and Attendance incentive for Head Start employees. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Tuneberg, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
A. Alderman Rose
Alderman Rose thanked Jessie Anderson from Code Enforcement for her diligent efforts to clean up numerous properties in the Ninth Ward. He also thanked Vickie Fogul from the North End Square Neighborhood Association for her collaboration with the City's Code Enforcement team.
Alderman Rose shared what he admired most about Alderman Quinonez was the way he connected with residents and the way he personally attended to individuals' needs.
B. Alderman McNeely
Alderman McNeely extended her deepest sympathies to Alderman Quinonez's family and she stated he would be greatly missed. She then requested that a black cloth be draped over Alderman Quinonez's chair.
Alderman McNeely offered to assist the Eleventh Ward residents with any issues they have until an alderman was appointed to fill the position.
C. Mayor McNamara
Mayor McNamara spoke of Alderman Quinonez's unique qualities and his remarkable service to the residents in the Eleventh Ward. Mayor McNamara expressed his sympathies to Alderman Quinonez's daughter and family members. He then conducted a Moment of Silence in honor of Alderman Quinonez.
D. Alderman Beach
Alderman Beach shared his personal feeling about Alderman Quinonez and stated he was a special person. Alderman Beach mentioned how beautiful it was to see all of the flags at Alderman Quinonez's services.
E. Alderman Logemann
Alderman Logemann made remarks about Alderman Quinonez and stated he would be greatly missed.
F. Alderman Bonne
Alderman Bonne stated Alderman Quinonez lived life to the fullest and he thoroughly enjoyed representing the residents of the Eleventh Ward.
Alderman Bonne announced there would be a Broadway Reimagined meeting on April 29, 2023 and he indicated more information would follow.
G. Alderman Tuneberg
Alderman Tuneberg thanked the community for their kindness and outpouring of concern for Alderman Quinonez. He stated Alderman Quinonez was a good person and he would be greatly missed on the council.
VII. APPOINTMENTS LAID OVER
1. Appointment of Brett Owens to the Community Relations Commission to fill the seat vacated by Jeff Pettera. The term will expire August 2025. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment is up for passage.)
| RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 3/20/2023 5:30 PM |
VIII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2023-34-R - Committee recommends approval of the 2023 Forward for Fun Initiative.
Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, Bonne NAYS: Linda McNeely ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
2. 2023-35-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award Acceptance for the Illinois EPA Public Water Supply Loan Program (PWSLP) for Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) Grant.
Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
1. 2023-36-R - Committee recommends approval of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
This event is scheduled for Saturday, March 11th from noon – 5 p.m. The parade step off time will be at 3 p.m.
Alderman Durkee, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
2. 2023-37-R - Committee recommends approval of the Memorial Day Parade.
This event is scheduled for Monday, May 29th from 8 a.m. – Noon. The parade step off time will be 9 a.m.
Alderman Durkee, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2023-38-R - Committee recommends approval of the Acceptance of the Illinois Housing Development Authority's (IHDA) Home Repair and Accessibility Grant (HRAP) grant award in the amount of $400,000.00.
The grant has been awarded for the purpose of supporting home ownership and rehabilitation. The City of Rockford intends to use the funds to support full rehabilitation on seven or more properties with a possibility of up to $45,000.00 being spent on each property.
Alderman Tuneberg, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
2. 2023-39-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: Rockford Water Lead Service Line Inventory to Engineering Enterprises, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $79,976.00. The project is estimated to be completed by the spring of 2024. The funding source is Water Replacement Improvement Account
(WRIA) $29,976.00 and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Grant
(IEPA) $50,000.00
Alderman Tuneberg, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
Original amount: $1,678,972
Change order: $ 357,525
Amended amount: $2,036,497
The supplemental work will consist of additional scope including: ADA design at more intersections, traffic analysis, and public engagement that is required due to plan review. The majority of the additional scope would have been done during Phase2 Design but is now required by IDOT to ensure additional Right-of-Way needs are realized earlier in the process.
The project is estimated to be completed in 2023. The funding source is Rebuild Illinois Grant Funds.
Alderman Tuneberg, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
4. 2023-41-R - Committee recommends approval of the Change Order: License Plate Reader (LPR) Camera System to Flock Safety, of Atlanta, Georgia, which included a 6-month no-cost trial of their services and cost of $294,900 for year one. The trial period consisted of 64 LPR cameras, however during this time it became apparent there were gaps in coverage. Therefore, we are requesting an additional 36 LPR cameras be added to the system. The City contract will cost $284,900 for the first year and $251,000 annual cost thereafter. The funding source is Police Department Operating Budget.
Alderman Tuneberg, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and moved to suspend Rule 9. Alderman Beach seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Frost, Torina, Hoffman and Meeks were absent). The item was then placed up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
IX. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2023-25-O - An ordinance approving an Agreement between the City of Rockford and LT Construction for a Workforce Development Initiative.
Alderman Wilkins, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2023-26-O - An ordinance approving the repeal of a 2-Hour parking restriction on the west side of 6th Street from 4th Avenue to 5th Avenue.
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
2. 2023-27-O - An ordinance approving the removal of Section 16-162 from the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances.
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
3. 2023-28-O - An ordinance approving the repeal of the 2-Hour parking restriction on the north side of Locust Street from 45 feet west of N. Church Street to N. Court Street.
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
4. 2023-29-O - An ordinance approving the repeal of the 2-Hour parking restriction on the south side of Locust Street from N. Church Street to N. Court Street.
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
5. 2023-30-O - An ordinance requiring that traffic on Greenwood Avenue yield prior to entering the intersection of Vale Avenue and Greenwood Avenue.
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
6. 2023-31-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Packaged Beer and Wine (Class PKG) in conjunction with a carryout restaurant in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 109 Showplace Drive, Suite 133 (Leslie Reinbach/Strictly Business Corp. dba Via Sofia’s Italian Kitchen/Applicant).
Alderman Durkee, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 2]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNamara NAYS: Linda McNeely, Mark Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
Alderman Durkee, 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2023-33-O - An ordinance approving the Release of Liens to facilitate sale of Winnebago County Trustee properties located at 821 South 3rd Street, 928 South 5th Street, 318 Alliance Avenue, 1101 Bluefield Street, 1325 South Court Street, 608 North Horace Avenue, 3620 Preston Street, Willard Avenue 11-16-354-003, Willard Avenue 11-16-354-004, 601 Willard Avenue, 605 Willard Avenue, 623 Willard Ave, 1032 North Winnebago Street, and 612 South Horace Street.
Alderman Tuneberg, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
Alderman Tuneberg, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
3. 2023-35-O - An ordinance approving the extension of the Memorandum of Agreement between AFSCME-C and the City of Rockford for Retention and Attendance incentive for Head Start employees.
Alderman Tuneberg, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
X. ADJOURNMENT
1. Motion to Adjourn
Alderman Beach moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Wilkins. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Frost, Torina, Hoffman and Meeks were absent). The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Beach, McNeely, Bonne ABSENT: Kevin Frost, Gabrielle Torina, Karen Hoffman, Gina Meeks |
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