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City of Rockford City Council met March 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

I. CALL TO ORDER 

Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.

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	Absent
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	Present
Franklin C. Beach	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Isidro Barrios	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Gina Meeks	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Jeffrey Bailey	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Mark Bonne	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present

II. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS 

A. Planning and Development Committee 

B. Code and Regulation Committee 

C. Finance and Personnel Committee 

1. 2024-73-R - Approval of One Subrecipient Service Agreement for Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant in the amount of $150,111.84. The grant agreement does not require a cost match. The grant agreement term is from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The Subrecipient Service Agreement is funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grant that was previously approved by City Council.

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, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg

III. OFFICERS REPORTS 

A. Alderman Durkee 

Alderman Durkee reported he likes the new trash bins that were distributed throughout the city. He inquired if there were smaller sized containers that could be distributed to senior citizens and residents that were unable to maneuver the large container.

City Administrator Todd Cagnoni responded and indicated that Rock River Disposal does not offer an alternative sized trash container for residents.

Alderman Bonne stated it was his understanding that Rock River Disposal had a smaller trash receptacle but citizens would be required to pay for the smaller container and would also have to keep the larger trash bin that had already been distributed. He asked if the city could negotiate another option for senior citizens.

City Administrator Cagnoni replied and stated according to the Development Agreement with Rock River Disposal, smaller sized trash containers were not an option. He shared he was willing to discuss the matter with Rock River Disposal and find out the cost associated with an alternative sized bin.

Alderman Beach reported he has received numerous calls about this issue and he stated it was his opinion that Rock River Disposal should have offered different sized trash containers. Alderman Beach voiced his concerns about the City Council not voting on which sizes of trash receptacles would be distributed to residents.

Mayor McNamara clarified and reminded Alderman Beach that City Council voted on the garbage contract which included the size of the trash containers. He mentioned that City Council also voted on the grant that was applied for and accepted to reduce the cost of the containers. Mayor McNamara shared he has received complaints from residents regarding the size of the containers and he stated city staff would discuss the matter with Rock River Disposal.

B. Alderman Barrios 

Alderman Barrios shared it had been one year since he was appointed to serve on the City Council and represent the Eleventh Ward residents. He thanked Mayor McNamara and his fellow constituents for their continued support and assistance.

IV. ADJOURNMENT 

1. Motion to Adjourn 

Alderman Frost moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Meeks.

MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Alderman Tuneberg was absent). The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg

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