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City of Rockford City Council met Sept. 16

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Rockford City Mayor Tom McNamara | City of Rockford Website

Rockford City Mayor Tom McNamara | City of Rockford Website

City of Rockford City Council met Sept. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

I. CALL TO ORDER 

Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 5:40 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

5:55 PM

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

Absent

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

Absent

C. Acceptance of the Journal 

1. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on August 5, 2024. 

Alderman Rose moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on August 5, 2024, seconded by Alderman Wilkins. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Durkee, Tuneberg, Beach and Bonne were absent).

2. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on August 19, 2024. 

Alderman Rose moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on August 19, 2024, seconded by Alderman Wilkins. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote

(Aldermen Durkee, Tuneberg, Beach and Bonne were absent).

II. PROCLAMATIONS 

1. Mayor McNamara presented a Proclamation declaring the week of September 16, 2024 to be "Adult Literacy Week" in the City of Rockford, Illinois.

2. Mayor McNamara presented a Proclamation declaring September 15 through October 15, 2024 to be "Hispanic Heritage Month" in the City of Rockford, Illinois.

3. Mayor McNamara presented a Proclamation declaring the week of September 16, 2024 to be "National Co-Responder & Crisis Responder Week" in the City of Rockford, Illinois.

III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 

A. Planning and Development Committee 

B. Code and Regulation Committee 

1. Zoning Board of Appeals’ Agenda for the meeting to be held on September 17, 2024 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on September 23, 2024.

Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

2. Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on September 17, 2024 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on September 23, 2024.

Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

3. Memorandum from Jacob Rubin, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the Annexation and Annexation Agreement for 4427 Auburn Street. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

4. Memorandum from Nicholas Meyer, Legal Director, regarding the proposed extension and modification of the Downtown Social District.

Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

5. Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding Plat No. 3 of Puri-Palta Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee 

1. Memorandum from Carrie Hagerty, Finance Director, regarding the approval of a Parameters Ordinance for District 2 Police Station Debt Certificate. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS 

1. Steven Woita voiced his concerns and frustrations regarding the flooding that has taken place in the Keith Creek area for the last several years. He urged city staff to take action and help the residents in that area who are continually affected by the flooding.

2. Lola Mae Thrower Parham spoke about her legal rights against individuals that have physically abused her and vandalized her home.

3. Prophet Yusef recited a passage of scripture and voiced his concerns regarding school shootings. He provided several ideas that he felt could help prevent another school shooting from taking place.

4. Denzil Wynter was not present.

5. John Tac Brantley announced he was forming a coalition to focus on the needs of at-risk youth and young adults in this community.

V. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS 

A. Planning and Development Committee 

B. Code and Regulation Committee 

1. 2024-218-CR - Committee recommends approval of the Annexation of 1216 North Johnston Avenue. 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, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

C. Finance and Personnel Committee 

1. 2024-219-CR - Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $7,186,502.12 as approved at the Finance and Personnel

Committee meeting held on September 9, 2024.

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, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

VI. OFFICERS REPORTS 

A. Alderman Rose 

Alderman Rose announced that Voices for Inspiration was hosting a Kids Coat Giveway on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at 3112 North Rockton Avenue. He indicated there would be bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, free haircuts and health care services available. He encouraged residents to attend this event.

B. Alderman Meeks 

Alderman Meeks announced the Tour de North End would take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. She mentioned the bike event would begin at Olympic Tavern and it would include live music, food and drawings for prizes.

C. Alderman Barrios 

Alderman Barrios thanked Mayor McNamara and city staff for continuing the Forward for Fun Initiative. He shared the Eleventh Ward sponsored a Parade and Festival on Saturday, September 14, 2024 that brought the residents together. He reported it was a wonderful event and he was grateful to see the community coming together.

VII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS 

A. Planning and Development Committee 

1. 2024-212-R - Committee recommends approval of the application and acceptance of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant in the amount of $400,000.00. The grant provides funds to implement a Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) study for the Cornerstone at Global Trade Park site at the southwest quadrant of the US-20 and IL-2 interchange. The funding source is the

HUD Community Project Funding. The grant comes as a 20% cost match ($100,000.00) for the total cost of the project ($500,000.00). The funding source is the Motor Fuel Tax funds.

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, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

B. Code and Regulation Committee 

C. Finance and Personnel Committee 

1. 2024-213-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Sandy Hollow Road Ditch Repairs Phase 1 to Northern Illinois Service Co., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $117,533.95. The contract duration is through November 1, 2024. The funding source is the 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: Durkee, Logemann, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

2. 2024-214-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City Wide Pavement Rejuvenation 2024 to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC, of South Roxana, Illinois in the amount of $520,525.04. The contract duration is through November 15, 2024. The funding source is Motor Fuel Tax (MFT).

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

3. 2024-215-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Customer Service Office Remodeling (Bid No. 824-PW-085) to Contemporary Hammer Works Inc., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $34,650.00. This is a one-time project. The funding source is the Property Fund Balance.

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

4. 2024-216-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchasing Contract - Parking Deck Lighting Retrofit 2024 to BA Solutions, LLC, of Wauconda, Illinois in the amount of $194,270.00. The contract ends December 15, 2024. The funding source is Department of Energy (DOE) - Energy Efficiency Vouchers.

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

5. 2024-217-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Sole

not-to-exceed amount of $20,000.00. The funding source is the Legal Department 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, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

6. 2024-218-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: Corbin Street over Kent Creek Bridge Rehabilitation - Phase 1 Engineering to HR Green, Inc., of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $155,236.00. The contract duration is through April 2025, with an option to renew for the period from May 2025 through June 2026. The funding source is Motor Fuel Tax (MFT).

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

7. 2024-219-R - Committee recommends approval of a Resolution authorizing appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code - Corbin Street over Kent Creek Bridge Rehabilitation - Phase 1 Engineering (24-00670-00-BR) in the amount of $160,000.00.

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

8. 2024-220-R - Committee recommends approval of the Change Order: City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 2 - 2024 (Concrete) to T.C.I. Concrete, of Rockford, Illinois.

Original Amount: $2,138,635.94

Change Order: $60,000.00 

Amended Amount: $2,198,635.94 

Additional locations were added to repair storm damage that has been determined to be a safety concern and repairs need to be completed before Winter. The project will be completed in the Fall of 2024. The funding source is the 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: Durkee, Logemann, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

9. 2024-221-R - Committee recommends approval of the application and acceptance of Illinois Attorney General's Office Organized Retail Crime FY25 Grant Award in the amount of $111,080.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

10. 2024-222-R - Committee recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Winnebago County for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance 2021 Grant. The total award is $171,472.00 with 60% ($102,883.20) staying with the City and 40% ($68,588.80) going to the County.

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

11. 2024-223-R - Committee recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Winnebago County for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance 2022 Grant. The total award is $170,722.00 with 60% ($102,433.20) staying with the City and 40% ($68,288.80) going to the County.

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

12. 2024-224-R - Committee recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Winnebago County for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance 2023 Grant. The total award is $189,312.00

with 60% ($113,587.20) staying with the City and 40% ($75,724.80) going to the County.

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, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

13. Committee recommends approval of the 2023 Budget Surplus Plan.

a. Close two negative TIF balances - Garrison ($450,216) and Hope 6 ($831,148) - (Total Amount $1,281,364)

b. Risk Management Fund ($2 million)

c. CIP Ward Funds one-time additional $250,000 for public infrastructure - (Total Amount $3.5 million)

d. Alpine Road Resurfacing Spring Creek to Highcrest ($1.5 million) e. Mulford Road resurfacing Fincham to Guilford and Gale to Churchview ($4.5 million)

f. Spring Creek Road resurfacing Welsh to Mulford ($3 million)

g. Riverside Boulevard resurfacing Rockton to Latham ($3 million)

h. Infrastructure at South Main Street and Bypass 20 ($2.5 million)

i. Stabilization of the city-owned Chick Hotel Building ($550,000)

j. Façade Repairs at city-owned Coronado Theater - supplemented by grant funds ($1 million)

k. Pedestrian improvements at PCI facility on Linden Road ($50,000) l. Discovery Museum ($100,000)

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

Alderman Meeks move to lay this item over, seconded by Alderman Wilkins. MOTION PREVAILED with a roll call vote of 9 to 2 (Aldermen Logemann and Frost voted "No" and Aldermen Tuneberg, Beach and Bonne were absent).

The item was then laid over.

RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 10/7/2024 5:30 PM

VIII. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCES 

A. Planning and Development Committee 

B. Code and Regulation Committee 

1. 2024-192-O - An ordinance approving the Annexation of 1216 North Johnston Avenue.

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, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

IX. ADJOURNMENT 

1. Motion to Adjourn 

Alderman Wilkins moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Torina.

MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Tuneberg, Beach and Bonne were absent). The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] 

AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Rose, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey

ABSENT: Chad Tuneberg, Franklin C. Beach, Mark Bonne

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