City of Rockford City Council met May 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.
Mayor McNamara informed the council members a memorandum with the new committee assignments was distributed and would take effect at the committee meetings on May 8, 2023.
A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given by Rev. Chad McKenna of St. Mark's Lutheran Church 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 | Present | |
| 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 | Present | |
| Janessa Wilkins | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Karen Hoffman | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Bill Rose | City of Rockford | Alderman | Late | 5:42 PM |
| Franklin C. Beach | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Isidro Barrios | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Gina Meeks | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Mark Bonne | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present |
C. Acceptance of the Journal
1. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on March 27, 2023.
Alderman Wilkins moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on March 27, 2023, seconded by Alderman Prunty. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Hoffman, Rose and Beach were absent).
2. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on April 24, 2023.
Alderman Wilkins moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on April 24, 2023, seconded by Alderman Prunty. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Hoffman, Rose and Beach were absent).
II. PROCLAMATIONS
1. Mayor McNamara presented a proclamation proclaiming May 2023 to be "Jewish American Heritage Month" in the City of Rockford, Illinois.
III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Public Works Director, regarding an application and acceptance of FY 23 Community Project Funding for Think Big Grant Award $1,000,000.00. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
2. Memorandum from Jeremy Carter, City Traffic Engineer, regarding an application for Bloomberg Asphalt Art Initiative Grant. Referred to
Planning and Development Committee.
3. Memorandum from Karl Franzen, Community and Economic
Development Director, regarding a proposed TIF Development Agreement with Crusader Clinic for the acquisition and demolition of 1320 7th Street. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. Traffic Commission Agenda for the meeting to be held on May 10, 2023 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on May 22, 2023. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. Memorandum from Karl Franzen, Community and Economic Development Director, regarding the release of liens on certain Winnebago County Trustee parcels. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
IV. NOMINATION OF A MAYOR PRO TEM
Legal Director Nicholas Meyer informed the council members that Mayor McNamara needed to leave the meeting and that a Mayor Pro Tem would need to be nominated.
Alderman Rose moved to nominate Alderman Frost to serve as the Mayor Pro Tem for the remainder of the meeting. Alderman Wilkins seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous roll call vote (Aldermen Hoffman and Beach were absent).
V. PUBLIC SPEAKERS
1. Flossie Hoarde expressed her condolences regarding the passing of Alderman McNeely. She also advocated for programs and funding for youth on the west side.
2. Prophet Yusef recited scripture and read a poem about Mothers.
3. John Tac Brantley shared his personal feelings regarding civil rights and systematic racism.
4. Kenn Dickens explained his idea of food pantries utilizing vending machines to distribute food to those in need. He also expressed the urgent need to assist single men that are being turned away from food banks.
VI. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2023-79-CR - Committee recommends approval of Plat No. 4 of Perryville Promenade Subdivision.
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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
2. Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development consisting of a mixed-use building with an early learning center and sixty-four (64) apartments, ten (10) courtyard duplexes, a mixed-use commercial building consisting of vertical indoor agriculture and culinary education, a 6-family building, an 8-10 family multiplex, two (2) side-by-side duplexes with rear accessory dwelling units and six (6) single-family residences with rear accessory dwelling units in an I-1, Light Industrial and R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts at 310 South Avon Street, 1104 Chestnut Street and 13xx Preston Street (Rockford Housing Development Corporation/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and moved to lay this item over for 30 days.
Alderman Wilkins seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Hoffman and Beach were absent).
| RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 6/5/2023 5:30 PM |
3. 2023-80-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for outside parking and vehicle storage in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 5025 26th Avenue (Sunil Illinois, LLC/Applicants). Subject to conditions. 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
5. 2023-82-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for a mural in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 206 West State Street (City of Rockford/Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau/Applicants). Subject to conditions. 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 [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
6. 2023-83-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for a mural in a C-4, Urban Mixed–Use Zoning District at 810 East State Street (City of Rockford/Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau/Applicants). Subject to conditions. 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 [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
7. 2023-84-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for a mural in a C-4, Urban Mixed –Use Zoning District at 418 7th Street (City of Rockford/Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau/Applicants). Subject to conditions. 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 [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
8. 2023-85-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for a mural in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 1117 and 1125 North 2nd Street (City of Rockford/Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau/Applicants). Subject to conditions. 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 [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
9. 2023-86-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for a mural in an RE, Rural Estate and C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3117 and 3120 Auburn Street (City of Rockford/Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau/Applicants). Subject to conditions. 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 [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
10. 2023-87-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for a mural in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3534 East State Street (City of Rockford/Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau/Applicants). Subject to conditions. 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 [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
11. 2023-88-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' approval for a Special Use Permit for a mural in a C-2, Limited Commercial and R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 4800, 4802, and 4816 Auburn Street (City of Rockford/Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau/Applicants). Subject to conditions. 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 [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
12. 2023-89-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's recommendation of denial for the Modification of an Existing Tobacco License to add pipe sales in conjunction with a convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2338 Charles Street (Ali Hariz/815 Convenient Store, Inc. dba 815 Convenient Store/Applicant).
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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
13. 2023-90-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's recommendation of denial for the Modification of an Existing Tobacco License to add pipe sales in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2211 and 2207 Charles Street (Rami Q Mana/Rambo Gas Station, Inc. dba Rambo Gas Station/Applicant).
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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
14. 2023-91-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class NG L) in conjunction with an event venue in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 112 North 2nd Street (Union on 2nd LLC dba Union Event Space/Applicant). Subject to conditions. 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
15. 2023-92-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Sale of Beer and Wine by the Drink (Class WB) in conjunction with a restaurant and video gaming terminals in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 845 South Perryville Road, Suite 111 (John Hassett/Pinewoods Restaurant Group, LLC dba Molly’s Deli/Applicant). Subject to conditions. 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, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
16. 2023-93-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class L 50) in conjunction with a restaurant, bar and video gaming terminals in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 1428 North Main Street (Thomas McDonald/The GOAT Pub and Grill, LLC dba The GOAT Pub and Grill/Applicant). Subject to amended conditions. 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. Alderman Bonne moved to amend the committee report to reflect the following condition of approval:
1. Condition number 15 shall be amended to read: the proposed use and facility shall be limited to five (5) video gaming terminals.
2. All other conditions on the liquor license already imposed remain. Alderman Durkee seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED with a roll call vote of 7 to 4 (Aldermen Torina, Prunty, Rose and Meeks voted "No" and Aldermen Hoffman and Beach were absent).
The committee report, as amended, was then placed up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8 TO 3]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Prunty, Wilkins, Barrios, Bonne NAYS: Gabrielle Torina, Bill Rose, Gina Meeks ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2023-94-CR - Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $6,891,943.58 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on April 24, 2023.
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: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
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: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
VII. OFFICERS REPORTS
A. Alderman Rose
Alderman Rose announced on Saturday, May 20th the Ninth Ward would have a Garage Sale event as well as an Arts and Crafts event taking place in the North End Square Neighborhoods.
B. Alderman Torina
Alderman Torina announced the Fifth Ward meeting was being held on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jenkins Center located at 911 Michigan Avenue.
Alderman Torina shared the Ethnic Heritage Museum was preparing for a South Main Mercado on June 17, 2023 and she directed anyone who was interested in being a vendor at the event to contact the Ethnic Heritage Museum.
C. Alderman Bonne
Alderman Bonne spoke about the passing of Thirteenth Ward Alderman Linda McNeely. He also mentioned the passing of Tom Heflin, a local professional artist, and Judy Picus who served as a former President of the Rockford Public School District Board. Alderman Bonne made comments about each of the individuals and requested a Moment of Silence to honor all three individuals.
Mayor Pro Tem Frost then conducted the Moment of Silence.
D. Alderman Tuneberg
Alderman Tuneberg thanked Finance Director Carrie Hagerty for her diligent efforts with the Investment Fund and he asked her how much the City of Rockford had earned in interest over the last year.
Director Hagerty reported in the Core account the city earned $632,600 and in the
Short Term account the city earned $224,058 in the last year.
Alderman Tuneberg then explained the Sustainable Investing Act and how it relates to the City of Rockford.
E. Alderman Frost
Alderman Frost reflected on the passing of Alderman McNeely and he expressed he admired her zeal for asking the tough questions. He stated she would be remembered as a servant to the City of Rockford and the Thirteenth Ward.
VIII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2023-84-R - Committee recommends approval of the application and acceptance of the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Infrastructure Improvements Grant award in the amount of $150,000.00 for the Broadway Road Diet.
Alderman Meeks, 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, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
2. 2023-85-R - Committee recommends approval of the application and acceptance of the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Infrastructure Improvements Grant award in the amount of $250,000.00 for the Broadway Road Diet.
Alderman Meeks, 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, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
3. 2023-86-R - Committee recommends approval of the application and acceptance of the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for Alpine Dam Phase II Improvements Grant award in the amount of $800,000.00.
Alderman Meeks, 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, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2023-64-R - Committee recommends approval of the Resolution initiating a proposed text amendment to Section 80-009 of the City of Rockford's Code of Ordinance regarding nonconforming gravel driveways and parking lots.
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution.
Alderman Bonne moved to amend the resolution instructing the Zoning Officer to file an application for a zoning text amendment to Section 80- 009-D of the City of Rockford Zoning Ordinance to state as follows:
All properties in R-1 - Single Family Residential Districts with gravel driveways and/or gravel parking lots legally established shall conform to the regulations contained in Section 50-013-A of this Ordinance by November 1, 2024. All properties in any other Residential Districts (RE, R-1U, R2, R-3, and R-4) and Commercial Districts with gravel driveways and/or gravel parking lots legally established shall conform to the regulations contained in Section 50-013-A of this Ordinance by November 1, 2023. Nothing in this provision allows illegally established nonconforming parking lots and driveways to remain.
Alderman Rose seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED with a voice vote of 10 to 1 (Alderman Torina voted "No" and Aldermen Hoffman and Beach were absent.)
The resolution, as amended, was then placed up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne NAYS: Gabrielle Torina ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2023-87-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City Hall Elevator Replacements to Schumacher Elevator Co., of Denver, Iowa in the amount of $717,624.00. The project is estimated to be completed in 2024. The funding source is American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 2]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Bonne NAYS: Aprel Prunty, Gina Meeks ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
2. 2023-88-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City Hall Basement Restrooms to Larson & Larson Builders, Inc., of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $306,440.00. The project is estimated to be completed in 2023. The funding source is American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 2]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Bonne NAYS: Aprel Prunty, Gina Meeks ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
3. 2023-89-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Forestry Management Plan and Tree Inventory to Great Lakes Urban Forestry Management, of Batavia, Illinois for an estimated amount of $125,000.00 based on unit pricing. The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) possible one-year extension options, as needed. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at contract renewal only. The funding source is Street Division Operating Budget (with a $25,000 grant reimbursement at project completion, funded through the Urban and Community Forestry Grant).
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne NAYS: Aprel Prunty ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
4. 2023-90-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Rockford Police District 2 1410 Broadway Parking Lot Construction Phase 2 to Stenstrom Excavation, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $157,820.39. The project is estimated to be completed by June 30, 2023. The funding source is American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 2]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Bonne NAYS: Aprel Prunty, Gina Meeks ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
5. 2023-91-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Parking Lot 16 (S. 2nd Street and Walnut Street) 2023 Improvements to Stenstrom Excavation, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $478,889.00. The project is estimated to be completed by October 15, 2023. The funding source is Parking Fund 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, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
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, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
7. 2023-93-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Well 9 Temporary Treatment Facility Improvements to Stenstrom Construction Group, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $1,473,000.00. The project is estimated to be completed by November 1, 2023. The funding source is Water Replacement Improvement Account (WRIA).
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, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
8. 2023-94-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Well and Pump Rehabilitation Services to Layne Christensen Company, of Aurora, Illinois, Water Well Solutions, of Elburn, Illinois, and Municipal Well & Pump, of Waupun, Wisconsin for an estimated annual contract value of $900,000.00, based on unit pricing. The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) possible annual extension options. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at contract renewal only. The funding source is Water Replacement Improvement Account (WRIA).
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, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
9. 2023-95-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Professional Services: Water Treatment System Services to Surplus Management, Inc. (dba WaterSurplus), of Loves Park, Illinois for an estimated annual budget of $75,000.00, based on hourly rates. The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) possible one-year extension options. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at contract renewal only. The funding source is Water Fund 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, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
10. 2023-96-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: Corrosion Control Study Phase 1 to Strand Associates, Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin in the amount of $110,700.00. The project is estimated to be completed by August 31, 2023. The funding source is Water Replacement Improvement Account (WRIA).
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, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
11. 2023-97-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Professional Services Contract: Leaking Underground Storage Tank (UST) Closure Assistance at 1105 North 2nd Street to Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental, of Rockford, Illinois for an estimated $36,500.00, based on hourly rates. The contract duration is estimated at 280 days. The funding source is Community Development Operating Budget with full reimbursement via the Illinois EPA's Leaking Underground Storage Tank cleanup fund.
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, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
12. 2023-98-R - Committee recommends approval of the Renewal of Contract: FMLA Third Party Administration to Sedgwick Claims Management Services, of Memphis, Tennessee for Contract Amount/Rates: $2.77 Per Employee Per Month. The total annual estimated administrative costs are $33,605.00. The contract duration is three (3) years. The funding source is Human Resources 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, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
13. 2023-99-R - Committee recommends approval of the Renewal of Contract: Operation of Wellness Center/NearSite Clinic with Marathon Health, of Winooski, Vermont. The contract amount/rates: Contract fee Year One $1,172,695.00, a 3.75% escalator Year Two, 4% escalator Year Three, Years Four and Five inflation escalator based on medical CPI and capped between 3-5%. The contract duration is three (3) years with two (2) single year renewal options. The funding source is Health Insurance Fund.
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, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
14. 2023-100-R - Committee recommends approval and acceptance of two (2) Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Grant Awards:
1. LIHEAP State Supplemental Grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for $4,650,446.00. The grant does not require a cost match and the grant term is from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; and
2. LIHEAP Health & Human Services Grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for $2,480,238.00. The grant does not require a cost match and the grant term is from October 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.
LIHEAP eligible clients receive a direct vendor payment to their electric and/or heating bill. This allows clients to alleviate utility cost burdens. 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, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
15. 2023-101-R - Committee recommends approval and acceptance of three (3) Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Weatherization Grant Awards:
1. Weatherization State Supplemental Grant from Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for $310,030.00. The grant does not require a cost match and the grant term is from July1, 2023 to September 30, 2024;
2. Weatherization Health & Human Services Grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for $620,410.00. The grant does not require a cost match and the grant term is from June 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024; and
3. Weatherization Department of Energy (DOE) Grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for $553,140.00. The grant does not require a cost match and the grant term is from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Weatherization will assist eligible clients to conserve fuel and defray rising costs of energy by completing an energy audit of their home and creating a work order. A contractor that has won the bid for this grant will carry out the work order.
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, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
16. 2023-102-R - Committee recommends approval and acceptance of additional funds for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) for $185,000.00 for a total of $1,449,333.00. The grant does not require a cost match and the grant term is from September 1, 2021 to August 30, 2023.
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, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
IX. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development consisting of a mixed use building with an early learning center and sixty-four (64) apartments, ten (10) courtyard duplexes, a mixed use commercial building consisting of vertical indoor agriculture and culinary education, a 6-family building, an 8-10 family multiplex, two (2) side-by-side duplexes with rear accessory dwelling units and six (6) single-family residences with rear accessory dwelling units in an I-1, Light Industrial and R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts at 310 South Avon Street, 1104 Chestnut Street and 13xx Preston Street (Rockford Housing Development Corporation/Applicant).
| RESULT: HELD OUT |
2. 2023-70-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for outside parking and vehicle storage in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 5025 26th Avenue (Sunil Illinois, LLC/Applicant).
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, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
3. 2023-71-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a mural in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 702 North Madison Street and 210 North Olive Street (Emily Klonicki/Applicant).
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, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
4. 2023-72-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a mural in a C-4, Urban Mixed-Use Zoning District at 206 West State Street (City of Rockford/Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau/Applicants).
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
5. 2023-73-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a mural in a C-4, Urban Mixed–Use Zoning District at 810 East State Street (City of Rockford/Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau/Applicants).
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
6. 2023-74-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a mural in a C-4, Urban Mixed–Use Zoning District at 418 7th Street (City of Rockford/Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau/Applicants).
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
7. 2023-75-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a mural in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 1117 and 1125 North 2nd Street (City of Rockford/Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau/Applicants).
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
8. 2023-76-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a mural in an RE, Rural Estate and C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3117 and 3120 Auburn Street (City of Rockford/Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau/Applicants).
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
9. 2023-77-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a mural in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3534 East State Street (City of Rockford/Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau/Applicants).
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
10. 2023-78-O - An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a mural in a C-2, Limited Commercial and R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 4800, 4802, and 4816 Auburn Street (City of Rockford/Rockford Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau/Applicants).
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks NAYS: Mark Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
11. 2023-79-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class NG-L) in conjunction with an event venue in a C-4, Urban Mixed Use Zoning District at 112 North 2nd Street (Union on 2nd LLC dba Union Event Space/Applicant).
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, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
12. 2023-80-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Beer and Wine by the Drink (Class WB) in conjunction with a restaurant and video gaming terminals in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 845 South Perryville Road, Suite 111(John Hassett/Pinewoods Restaurant Group, LLC dba Molly’s Deli/Applicant).
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, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
13. 2023-81-O - An ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class L 50) in conjunction with a restaurant, bar and video gaming terminals in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 1428 North Main Street (Thomas McDonald/The GOAT Pub and Grill, LLC dba The GOAT Pub and Grill/Applicant).
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance (amended to conform to 2023-93-CR) and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 3]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Prunty, Wilkins, Barrios, Bonne NAYS: Gabrielle Torina, Bill Rose, Gina Meeks ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2023-82-O - An ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Four Rivers Sanitation Authority (FRSA) Addendum 2: City Well Wastewater Discharge Ordinance. Staff recommends that an agreement be made to include Well 9 (305 James Avenue), Well 10 (4316 Newburg Road), and Well 42 (6733 Newburg Road) into the City Well Wastewater Discharge Agreement.
Alderman Frost, 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, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
X. ADJOURNMENT
1. Motion to Adjourn
Alderman Meeks moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Durkee.
MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Hoffman and Beach were absent). The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Karen Hoffman, Franklin C. Beach |
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