City of Rockford City Council met May 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Legal Director Angela Hammer called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.
Alderman Bonne moved to nominate Alderman Prunty to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for this meeting. Alderman Frost seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Durkee and Rose were absent).
A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given by Chaplain Roy Whitmore and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Prunty.
B. Roll Call
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Tim Durkee | City of Rockford | Alderman | Late | 6:20 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 | Present | |
| Janessa Wilkins | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Karen Hoffman | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Bill Rose | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Franklin C. Beach | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| 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 City Council meeting held on April 3, 2023.
Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on April 3, 2023, seconded by Alderman Torina.
MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Durkee and Beach were absent).
II. PROCLAMATIONS
1. Mayor Pro Tem Prunty presented the proclamation proclaiming the month of May 2023 as "Community Action Month" in the City of Rockford, Illinois.
III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. Memorandum from Anna Garrison, Economic Development Manager, regarding the Miracle Mile Rockford Funding Agreement. Referred to
Planning and Development Committee.
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda for the meeting to be held on May 16, 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.
2. Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding a vacation of Drainage Easement for Lot 9 and Lot 15, Plat No. 2 of Buckley Commercial Center Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
3. Memorandum from Erin Hannigan, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the Annexation of 28xx Searles Avenue (Westerly 452 feet of 2804 Searles Avenue). Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
4. Memorandum from Jacob Rubin, Assistant City Attorney, regarding a Modification of an existing Liquor License to add a sixth video gaming terminal at 513 East State Street. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
5. Memorandum from Jacob Rubin, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the approval of a resolution for authority to intervene on non-residential Property Tax Appeal cases before the Property Tax Appeal Board.
Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. Memorandum from Owen Carter, Community Services Director, regarding the approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Rockford Township for Emergency Rental Assistance Funding. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
2. Memorandum from Anne Wilkerson, Central Services Manager, regarding a resolution authorizing the Central Services Manager to execute a contract for street lighting and well pumping electric supply. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
3. Memorandum from Lisa Warren, Head Start Director, regarding the approval of a one-year extension of the Collaborative Agreement between the City of Rockford and Rosecrance to provide mental health services to Head Start students in a school-based counseling model. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS
1. John Tac Brantley recited a passage of scripture and he shared details of events that took place over the weekend that helped low-income families in our community.
2. Prophet Yusef recited scripture and shared a poem honoring veterans.
3. Dyanna Walker spoke about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and she voiced her concerns about public places that are not ADA compliant. She mentioned four places that she has visited recently where she experienced accessibility issues.
4. Rev. Earl Dotson, Sr. recited a passage of scripture and shared his desire for funding to help create manufacturing jobs for African Americans in the State of Illinois.
5. Ken Dickens thanked Mayor McNamara for speaking with him regarding his vision of a food program that utilizes vending machines to distribute food to low income residents. He informed the council members more information about the food program would be coming soon.
V. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2023-96-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement with Crusader Clinic for acquisition and demolition of 1320 7th Street. 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
1. 2023-97-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Utility Easement Vacation within Plat No. 1 of Northrock. 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2023-98-CR - Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $4,310,086.65 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on May 8, 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
2. 2023-99-CR - Committee recommends approval of the release of liens to facilitate the sale of Winnebago County Trustee properties located at 927 8th Avenue, 1617 13th Avenue, 1736 13th Avenue, 1320 21st Avenue, 516 Albert Avenue, 526 Cambridge Avenue, 806 Cambridge Avenue, 138 Concord Avenue, 1015 Irving Avenue, 3101 Lapey Street, Lapey Street (15-01-311-007), 630 Lexington Avenue, 10224 Oakley Avenue, and 1215 Preston Street. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance (SAO). The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance (SAO). The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
A. Alderman Bonne
Alderman Bonne wished Alderman Barrios a Happy Birthday.
B. Alderman Beach
Alderman Beach shared his safety concerns regarding ice cream trucks that park on the opposite side of the street from parks which requires children to cross the street.
Alderman Beach congratulated Johnny and Pam of Johnny Pamcakes on their 15th Year Anniversary. He shared they were grateful for the proclamation that was presented to them.
Alderman Beach encouraged his fellow council members to attend the Police Memorial Service on Wednesday night. He shared it is a very moving and beautiful service that honors the fallen officers who have sacrificed their lives for our safety.
C. Alderman Torina
Alderman Torina thanked the city staff members, ComEd representatives and the Rockford Public Library representatives who participated in the recent Fifth Ward meeting.
Alderman Torina expressed her appreciation to State Representative Maurice West and his team for their efforts to bring back the annual Mother's Day Brunch for the community. She mentioned the beautiful event honoring mothers was very well attended and this was the first year the event has taken place since the pandemic.
D. Alderman Hoffman
Alderman Hoffman encouraged her fellow constituents to go enjoy a meal at Sonny's Place which is located at Edgebrook. She commented the homemade food was delicious and she expressed her excitement for this new business.
E. Alderman Tuneberg
Alderman Tuneberg thanked George Gaulrapp from ComEd and Director Kyle Saunders for their assistance with the storm cleanup efforts that were still taking place.
VII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2023-103-R - Committee recommends approval of the application and acceptance for the Bloomberg Philanthropies' Asphalt Art Initiative Grant for public art and traffic safety interventions in the amount of $25,000.00. The due date of this application is June 12, 2023.
Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2023-104-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid:
Fire Department Training Facility Repairs to N-TRAK Group, of Loves Park, Illinois for an estimated contract value of $218,253.00. The funding source is American Rescue Plan Act) Funds (ARPA).
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
Buckbee Channel Repairs at Kishwaukee Street to DPI Construction, Inc., of Pecatonica, Illinois in the amount of $43,210.02. The project is estimated to be completed by July 14, 2023. The funding source is CIP General 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
Mulford Village Conduit Installation to William Charles Electric, LLC, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $56,000.00. The funding source is CIP 1% Infrastructure 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
4. 2023-107-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid:
Plow Blade Repair Parts to Bonnell Industries, Inc., of Dixon, Illinois and Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc., of Monroe, Wisconsin for an estimated annual value of $100,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is one (1) year from date of award with four (4) possible one-year annual extension options. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at contract renewal only. The funding source is Equipment 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
5. 2023-108-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid:
Salt Dome Roof Replacement to HC Anderson Roofing Co., of Rockton, Illinois in the amount of $74,510.00. 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 [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
6. 2023-109-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Non Competitive Contract: Digital Plan Review SAAS Migration to Avolve, of Scottsdale, Arizona for a contract amount of $41,025.00 for the first year, annual extension options at a cost of $35,400.00 annually. 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 Community Development 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: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
VIII. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2023-83-O - An ordinance approving the Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement with Crusader Clinic for acquisition and demolition of 1320 7th Street.
Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2023-84-O - An ordinance approving a Utility Easement Vacation within Plat No. 1 of Northrock.
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose |
1. 2023-85-O - An ordinance approving the release of liens to facilitate the sale of Winnebago County Trustee properties located at 927 8th Avenue, 1617 13th Avenue, 1736 13th Avenue, 1320 21st Avenue, 516 Albert Avenue, 526 Cambridge Avenue, 806 Cambridge Avenue, 138 Concord Avenue, 1015 Irving Avenue, 3101 Lapey Street, Lapey Street (15-01-311-007), 630 Lexington Avenue, 10224 Oakley Avenue, and 1215 Preston Street.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
Alderman Durkee chose not to vote due to his late arrival.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Bill Rose EXCUSED: Tim Durkee |
2. 2023-86-O - An ordinance approving the 2022 Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance (SAO).
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
Alderman Durkee chose not to vote due to his late arrival.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Bill Rose EXCUSED: Tim Durkee |
3. 2023-87-O - An ordinance approving the 2023 Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance (SAO).
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
Alderman Durkee chose not to vote due to his late arrival.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Bill Rose EXCUSED: Tim Durkee |
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
Alderman Durkee chose not to vote due to his late arrival.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Bill Rose EXCUSED: Tim Durkee |
IX. ADJOURNMENT
1. Motion to Adjourn
Alderman Beach moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Wilkins.
MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Alderman Rose was absent). The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bonne ABSENT: Bill Rose |
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