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City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met April 28.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

I. CALL TO ORDER 

Attendee Name	Organization	Title	Status	Arrived
Tim Durkee	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Karen Hoffman	City of Rockford	Alderman	Absent
Bill Rose	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Janessa Wilkins	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Gina Meeks	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present

The Chair, Alderperson Wilkins, called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.

II. INVOCATION 

Pastor EJ Parham of St. Paul Church of God gave the invocation. Alderwoman Wilkins led the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. PROCLAMATION 

Mayor McNamara read in a proclamation proclaiming May 10, 2025, to be World Migratory Bird Day in the City of Rockford, Illinois.

Mayor McNamara read in a proclamation proclaiming May 1, 2025, to be Law Day in the City of Rockford, Illinois.

IV. PUBLIC SPEAKING 

1) Prophet Yusef quoted scripture and spoke about first responders and the dangers they face in that line of work.

2) John Tac Brantley recited a passage of scripture and expressed his feelings with the presidential administration.

3) Denzel Wynter talked about his upbringing in Rockford and recent police activity. V. COMMITTEE REPORTS 

1. Approval of the Amendments to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan and CDBG-CV Activities.

Alderman Rose made a motion to approve. Alderman Durkee seconded. Sarah Leys Director of the Community and Economic Development Department, gave a brief overview of the amendments and took questions from the aldermen. After discussion, MOTION PREVAILED 4 TO 0 by roll call vote.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Tim Durkee, Bill Rose, Janessa Wilkins, Gina Meeks ABSENT: Karen Hoffman

VI. ADJOURNMENT 

Alderman Rose made a motion to adjourn. Alderwoman Meeks seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

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