Rockford City Mayor Tom McNamara | City of Rockford Website
Rockford City Mayor Tom McNamara | City of Rockford Website
City of Rockford City Council met Jan. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 6:49 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
Tim Durkee | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
Jonathan Logemann | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
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 | |
Jeffrey Bailey | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
Mark Bonne | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present |
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. Memorandum from Sarah Leys, Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development Department, regarding the 2025 Funding Agreement with Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC). Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
2. Memorandum from Jeremy Carter, City Traffic and Development Engineer, regarding the approval of an application and acceptance of the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative Grant. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. Memorandum from Jacob Rubin, Assistant City Attorney, regarding an Annexation Agreement for 54xx 35th Street. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
2. Traffic Commission’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on January 8, 2025 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on January 27, 2025. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. Memorandum from Timothy Hinkens, City Engineer/Interim Director of Public Works, regarding a City-State Intergovernmental Agreement for IL-70 (Kilburn Avenue) Resurfacing (Safford Road to Glenwood Avenue). Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
2. Memorandum from Timothy Hinkens, City Engineer/Interim Director of Public Works, regarding a City-ComEd Agreement for Madison Street Improvements (ComEd Line Relocation). Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
3. Alderman Frost opened a bid for the sale of the city-owned property (a vacant lot) located at 815 West State Street from The Salvation Army in the amount of $1,000.00. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
III. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2025-1-CR - Approval of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Emergency Solutions Grant Program)
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, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
1. 2025-2-CR - Plat No. 2 of Sports Factory 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, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
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 2]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Tim Durkee, Franklin C. Beach ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval for a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development consisting of two (2) 4-unit townhomes, a 5-unit townhome, and a 6-unit townhome in an R-3, Multi-Family Residential Zoning District at 2930 Grinnell Court and 29xx South Alpine Road (Attorney Jim Rodriguez for Omni Rockford, LLC/Applicant)
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 0]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSTAIN: Tim Durkee ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval for a:
a. Variation to increase the landmark style sign from eight (8) feet to twelve (12) feet; and
b. Variation to increase the maximum permitted square footage from sixty-four (64) square feet to one hundred and fifteen (115) square feet in a C-1, Limited Office Zoning District at 839 North Perryville Road (Attorney Gino Galluzzo for Timothy J. Leake/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, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
1. 2025-6-CR - Approval of Vouchers in the amount of $17,778,485.59.
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, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, 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: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
A. Alderman Meeks
Alderman Meeks announced Tommy Meeks was organizing Martin Luther King Jr. Events at Allen Chapel AME Church on Saturdays in the month of January. She stated the events would include watching speeches given by Dr. King and then there would be a time of discussion. She indicated the first event would be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Alderman Meeks encouraged all citizens to attend the events.
B. Alderman Torina
Alderman Torina recognized and thanked the Interim Public Works Director Tim Hinkens and the Public Works staff that helped resolve the flooding issue at El Tenampa Bar. She indicated the business has dealt with water issues and flooding as a result of an IDOT project that took place years ago. She reported everything has finally been repaired properly and the business owners were very grateful.
Alderman Torina mentioned she went on a ride along last week with the Fire Department. She spoke about her experience and shared she had a wonderful time. She thanked Fire Chief Michele Pankow, District Chief Slade Berry and the Fire Department personnel at Stations 1, 3 and 6 for all of the information they provided to her.
C. Alderman Bailey
Alderman Bailey shared he attended a solar training event that took place in the Thirteenth Ward and he mentioned he was excited about the number of students involved in the training.
Alderman Bailey indicated he attended the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Event on Saturday and he shared he was so impressed with the diversity in the crowd.
D. Alderman Durkee
Alderman Durkee requested an update regarding the Fire Department staffing to help mitigate the issues on the east side.
Mayor McNamara asked Chief Pankow to provide an update regarding the increased staffing with the additional ambulance and the new fire engine.
Chief Pankow reported on January 1, 2025 they put Engine 5 and an additional ambulance (Medic 4) in service when staffing allows. She stated Engine 5 was at Fire Station 5 located behind Target and Medic 4 was at Fire Station 4 which was located by Guilford High School. She provided an overview of the number of calls for service Engine 5 and Medic 4 have responded to. She spoke about things they were doing to address the geography issues and how they were trying to lower the response time on the east side.
E. Alderman Prunty
Alderman Prunty expressed her appreciation to Tommy Meeks and Allen Chapel AME Church for hosting the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Event.
Alderman Prunty thanked everyone that attended the Kwanzaa Community Luncheon at the Booker Washington Center.
Alderman Prunty thanked Interim Public Works Director Tim Hinkens for his participation in the recent Sixth Ward meeting.
Alderman Prunty congratulated the Divine 9 organizations that were celebrating their Founders' Day in January. She expressed her appreciation to the organizations for their service to our community.
Alderman Prunty announced a Sixth Ward meeting would be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Brooke Road United Methodist Church. She mentioned the topic of discussion would be Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness.
V. APPOINTMENTS LAID OVER
1. Reappointment of Kerry Harlacher to the Building Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 2027. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment will be up for passage after January 15, 2025.)
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2025 5:30 PM |
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RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2025 5:30 PM |
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2025 5:30 PM |
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2025 5:30 PM |
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2025 5:30 PM |
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2025 5:30 PM |
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2025 5:30 PM |
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2025 5:30 PM |
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2025 5:30 PM |
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2025 5:30 PM |
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2025 5:30 PM |
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2025 5:30 PM |
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2025 5:30 PM |
RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 1/21/2025 5:30 PM |
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2025-1-R - A Resolution calling for a Public Hearing and convening a Joint Review Board in connection with a new Madison and Oak Tax Increment Financing District
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, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. 2025-2-R - Award of Bid: Water Division Electrical Services to Mechanical Inc., and Morse Electric, both of Freeport, Illinois also William Charles Electric, and Miller Engineering Co., both of Rockford, Illinois for an estimated contract amount of $125,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is through December 31, 2025 with four (4) possible annual extension options. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at contract renewal only.
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, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
The funding sources are Capital Lease Funds and Fire Department Capital 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, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, 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: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, 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: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, 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: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, 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: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, 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: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. 2025-1-O - An ordinance approving the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Emergency Solutions Grant Program).
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, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
1. 2025-2-O - An ordinance approving the Modification of an existing liquor license for an additional Video Gaming Terminal at 3301 11th Street (Nilufar Kabir/Opsahl Tavern, Inc. dba Opsahl Pizza/Applicant).
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 2]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne NAYS: Tim Durkee, Franklin C. Beach ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
Alderman Torina, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 0]
AYES: Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSTAIN: Tim Durkee ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
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, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
1. 2025-5-O - An ordinance approving an Addendum to the Asset PurchaseAgreement with Metro Fiber Solutions, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $1.00. This is a one-time payment. The funding source is the Information Technology Operating Budget. 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, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
1. Motion to Convene into Closed Session in order to discuss Pending Litigation matters.
Alderman Frost moved to convene into Closed Session in order to discuss pending litigation matters, seconded by Alderman Durkee. MOTION
PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Logemann and Rose were absent). The meeting convened into Closed Session at 7:26 p.m.
Mayor McNamara reconvened the meeting back into Open Session at 7:56 p.m. and the following aldermen were present: Durkee, Tuneberg, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey and Bonne (Aldermen Logemann, Frost and Rose were absent).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |
1. Motion to Adjourn
Alderman Torina moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Barrios.
MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Logemann, Frost and Rose were absent). The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman, Beach, Barrios, Meeks, Bailey, Bonne ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Bill Rose |