City Council - Regular Meeting

Good evening, everyone.

I'll call our meeting to order here in Council Chambers at 6 p.m. Roll call, please. Alderperson Silas.

Present.

Macias.

Present.

Rezac.

Present.

Timian.

Present.

Finch. Present. McNeil.

Present.

Castro. Present. Schmidt.

Present.

We do not have any remote electronic attendance. Public comment? All right, we do have one that's emailed in to us.

George Orwell said, true liberty is telling people what they don't want to hear. Thanks for letting me share. My name is Tom Keith, and I live in the Seventh Ward. I was wondering if any of the council verified the claim that flock or acts on cameras prevent crime, as I proposed the last time I spoke here. The facts, as I understand them, are that crime has been dropping significantly since 2021, or COVID time, without the current onslaught of spy cameras. Perhaps Mr. Galt can verify that? I recently discovered that the sheriff in Wapolo County, Iowa, told their deputies not to tell people that flock cameras were used in their arrests. I'll put the link below. Again, how can the city justify the expense of these cameras when studies show that they don't work at reducing crime and they're nothing more than data collection centers? another item i'm appalled at is the recent 30 mile per hour speed limit down from 45 miles per hour entering moline from east moline on the avenue of the cities is this another money grab for the city's coffers at the expense of its citizens pritzker just passed a law saying if you get two tickets in a year your license will be suspended and a monitoring device must be installed on your car of course at your expense again the link is below thanks for letting me share Thank you.

Our next item is an oath of office for promotion of Fire Marshal Mitch Cunningham to Lieutenant, effective August 23, 2026. Chief Regenweather.

Thank you, Your Honor. Good evening, Council. Tonight I have the privilege of introducing Mitch Cunningham, who was recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with the Moline Fire Department. Mitch began his career with Moline Fire on April 18th, 2011, when he was hired as a firefighter paramedic. Throughout his career, Mitch has continued to take on additional responsibilities within both our department and the Regional Fire Services. In 2021, he was appointed fire marshal for the city of Moline, a position in which he still continues to hold today. Also in 2021, Mitch became a team leader with the Mavis Division 43 Technical Rescue Team. For those unfamiliar with Technical Rescue Team, they're a highly skilled group of individuals who respond to structural collapses, confined space rescues, high angle rope rescues, and various other specialized incidents. In 2022, Mitch completed the police academy for fire arson investigators while also being appointed to the rank of engineer later that year. Mitch has continued his education throughout his career, earning an associate degree in fire science in 2023, followed by a bachelor of science in fire administration and fire investigation in 2024, both from Columbia Southern University. He also serves as the secretary of the Quad C Fire Marshals Association, and I stress currently, as I found out this afternoon, he was nominated to run for president of that organization. Most recently, on August 24th, Mitch was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. As part of that promotion, Mitch will spend a brief period assigned to Engine 11 for training and experience in his new rank before returning to his duties as fire marshal for the city. He is joined here tonight by several members of his immediate family, including his wife, Rachel. Mayor, at this time, if I could ask you to come to the podium and read Mitch's oath of office.

If you'd like to raise your right hand and repeat after me. I'm Mitch Cunningham.

I'm Mitch Cunningham.

Having been duly promoted.

Having been duly promoted.

To the position of lieutenant of the fire department.

To the position of lieutenant of the fire department.

For the city of Moline, Illinois. For the city of Moline, Illinois. Do solemnly swear. Do solemnly swear. That I will support the constitutions of the United States.

That I will support the constitutions of the United States. I duly solemnly swear I will support the Constitution of the United States and the State of Illinois and will strictly adhere to the laws of the State of Illinois and the City of Moline.

And that I will faithfully discharge the duties.

I will faithfully discharge the duties.

Of Lieutenant of the Fire Department.

Of Lieutenant of the Fire Department.

For the City of Moline, Illinois. For the City of Moline, Illinois. According to the best of my ability. According to the best of my ability.

Congratulations. ALL RIGHT, YOU KEEP ONE, AND I'LL KEEP THE OTHER ONE.

THANKS MUCH. I'LL INVITE RACHEL UP TO PIN HIS BADGE ON IT.

Congratulations. Congratulations. Congratulations.

Thank you, Your Honor.

Thank you, Chief. There are questions on the agenda. Just to let you know, we are pulling item 7.3 so the staff can do further research on the circumstances surrounding this item prior to providing a recommendation to City Council. Okay. So we'll move to our Committee of the Whole agenda item 7.1. A resolution authorizing the mayor, city clerk, and city staff to apply to cycle 17 of the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program for eligible improvements as part of the riverfront and center project for grant funds in the amount of $5 million for pedestrian overlook and streetscaping improvements to be installed along the riverfront in Moline and authorizing city staff to do any and all things necessary to prepare and submit said grant application.

Mr. Dutkeson? Ms. Clower for this one and the next item also.

Oh, thank you so much. Sorry, Ms. Clower. Thank you, Your Honor. The city has the opportunity to apply for these grant funds through the state of Illinois. There are... The maximum grant opportunity is $5 million per project with a 20% required local match. The city has identified items related to the river front and center project that are applicable to these funds. And we would like your approval to apply for that grant and to also budget the required $1.25 million in fiscal year 2028 for our local match.

Motion to approve. Second. Second, Timian.

Thank you. It's always helpful when you raise your hands. All right, so that was motion by Finch, seconded by Timian. Discussion? Any questions? Yes, Mr. McNeil.

So, as I'm familiar with the ITEP grants, Transportation Enhancement Program, but eligible costs are a promenade and overlook, right?

So streetscaping and beautification items are eligible expenses. But we will also apply for the sidewalks and the pathways through the site as well.

But that was my question about those two elements. And I don't know how the scoring system works, but it's not weighted toward sidewalks, paths, or...

There's a certain amount of money for sidewalks and paths and multimodal, and then another pot of money for more of the beautification items.

Okay.

So we'll have a mix, and I'll have to get IDOT's recommendation on which one we prioritize.

Okay, thank you.

Mr. Tamir?

We're trying to get the full $5 million, correct? Yes. And so is it likely that they might award us two?

No, what you apply for, you either get or you don't get.

And that match funding is still planning on coming from bond, as we discussed, or is that a separate pot? We discussed that at roundtable. last meeting.

Where is the matching fund going to come from? So it's coming from our street funds in 2028. So we pulled $1.25 million from, I believe, the resurfacing project we were planning. We were planning in 2028 to do just a large resurfacing job. So we pulled $1.25 from that for this match. Thank you.

Any other questions from the council? Hearing none, all in favor? Mr. Schmidt?

Because The explanation says match funds are obligated out of special capital funds.

Yeah, special CIP, is that what you meant? So, yeah, we have $2 million in special CIP going towards the roadway network, roadway infrastructure every year, so I just reduced that to $750.

Thank you for helping me.

Thank you. If there's nothing further, all in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Motion passes. 7.2, resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to accept two deeds of dedication for street right-of-way and two temporary construction easements, more particularly described herein, to allow construction to proceed on project number 22-00289-00-BT, 25th Avenue Shared Use Path Construction.

Thank you, Your Honor. This is two more right-of-way acquisitions for the Morgan Park project. There is still one outstanding, and we are going through the condemnation procedures for that last parcel. But as of right now, we are on track for 2027 construction and on an IDOT letting in November.

Motion to approve? Second. Motion by Finch, seconded by... castro she raised her hand i really appreciate it if you guys would do that right now and everyone's jumping on it that's great um discussion questions hearing none all in favor any opposed that motion passes 7.4, an ordinance amending Chapter 2, administration of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Division 4, Committee Section 2-2400, Staff Traffic Committee Council Review by repealing Section 2-2400 in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one Section 2-2400 entitled Staff Traffic Engineering Committee Council Review dealing with the same subject matter.

Mr. Atkins, Your Honor. These changes are for the most part reflecting the makeup of the Traffic Engineering Committee as it currently exists. The Public Works Director was previously stated in our ordinance as being a member, but There hasn't been public works involvement for some time apparently. So this is changing the makeup of the committee to reflect what it has been for some time and also adding the CED director or his designee. That's really the only change being made, that and the name of the committee. So we're recommending approval with regards to this.

Motion to approve. Thank you. Second. Motion by Finch, seconded by Castro. Discussion? Hearing none, all in favor?

Aye.

Any opposed? That motion passes. 7.5, a resolution authorizing the director of public works to execute an application for funding under the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency for the solid waste assistance grants program fiscal year 27 for the amount of $42,985 to be used for solid waste management, recycling or educational related activities within the community and authorizing the director of public works to do all things necessary to complete and submit said application.

Thank you, good evening. This is an annual grant that the department applies for. The amount that we request is based on population. It's actually a significant amount that we use to help with neighborhood cleanups, operational supplies, purchasing, and other educational efforts. It will appear twice tonight, just based on timing of when the grant was announced based on, I think it was last week, and then we have to, it's due next week. So that's why it'll appear twice.

Thank you. Motion to approve. Motion by Finch, seconded by Schmidt. Discussion? There's hearing none. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? That motion passes.

7.6 a resolution adopting the environmental resiliency plan mr schmidt all right thank you again the erp was discussed two weeks ago don temple and blue strike discussed the plan tonight we're looking for adoption of that plan this adoption would give us further commitment towards change resiliency and preparedness from the city continue to be a leader in that area the plan itself is kind of a living document, allows the council staff to make changes yearly on that document. And also, when we do adopt it, we can establish kind of a commitment towards decades of planning, as well as a commitment towards annual review of the plan. So we're both looking for the plan for a long-term and short-term commitment.

Motion to approve.

Second.

Motion by Finch, seconded by Timian. Discussion? Mr. Timian?

I normally get phone calls and emails for people telling me not to vote for things. On this one, I received a number encouraging a vote. So I appreciate all the work the staff and everyone has put into this over the months that it's taken, and I think it's a great document, and it's really forward-thinking. So thank you all very much.

Mr. Schmidt?

excited to see this moving forward i do just want to share as from the comment on the information on recommending investigating looking into adding a resiliency manager i definitely think it's worth considering one to consider that amongst all our other needs for adding staff as it comes up from budgeting cycle i think i spoke on that last time but i just wanted to clarify kind of where where I was coming from, and really it's just making sure it fits and how that all works out.

Thank you. Anything further? Yes, Mr. McNeil.

I also had constituents and others reach out to express their gratitude to council in looking to adopt this plan and the work that the city will do in the future. I think Rich is here tonight and maybe others in support of the plan. So my gratitude to council and I also want to keep a close eye on strategies within these plans and how we implement them and our staff to do this. Thank you. Thank you.

Anything further? Hearing none, all in favor?

Aye.

Any opposed? That motion passes. 7.7, a resolution authorizing a grant to the Holiday Hop event sponsored by Renew Moline, Moline Center, for the amount of $4,000 from the Special Events Fund for marketing efforts for the annual event to be held on Friday, November 20th, 2026, and Saturday, November 21st, 2026.

Yes, Your Honor, that is exactly what it is. These funds will come out of the special events fund, and those funds are available for these marketing efforts.

Thank you. Motion to approve.

Second.

Thank you. Motion by Finch, seconded by Macias. Discussion? Hearing none, all in favor? Aye. Any opposed? That motion passes. 7.8, an ordinance amending Chapter 5, Amusements of the Mulling Code of Ordinances, Section 5-1101C, by increasing the number of video gaming terminal licensed establishments in the city at the request of Central Craft LLC, doing business as Central Craft.

I'll address this one. David, could you put the diagram up? It'll be a lot easier to understand with this. Okay, so we need to scroll down just a little bit. So as you're facing it, to the right, you see the space that is occupied by the central store. In the middle, to the left of that, you see what is currently a Class K gaming establishment. So we have a Class C establishment, then a Class K establishment, and then on the far left is actually a Class B, the central craft area that... already exists all three of those the plan here is to transition the class k gaming establishment to become a part of the class b bar so the uh the door symbol that is on that wall uh is to be added so that that will be a single establishment of a class b tavern which will have gaming Technically, you are increasing the number of licenses for gaming. However, since they will be giving up the gaming for the Class K, it is a net zero change. So that is why it says on here that you're increasing the number because you're authorizing it prior to them getting rid of the Class K license. And this will be done over some period of time because, as I said, they have to put in a door for that wall. So that way, I think it's a little clearer what exactly is being requested. And this seems to comply with all of the conditions of the ordinance and seems to be in line with the plan to get rid of Class K licenses, as has been discussed a couple of times in meetings of this body. So we are recommending approval.

Thank you. Motion to approve. Motion by Finch. Seconded by Silas. Discussion? Mr. Timian.

Will they remove the door facing the parking lot? Is there a requirement that there cannot be a dedicated entrance to the gaming room? As there currently is.

I am not aware of any requirement that... They would not have to have the dedicated door, so far as I'm aware, nor would they be forbidden from having that, if I remember correctly. I'm going to look at that again, though, now that you've asked me. I wish I was a little more sure of my answer.

All right.

Thank you.

I was just wondering if they submitted any kind of business plan at all. I'm just wondering how we're going to just make sure that there is that portion of the bar area as opposed to just the gaming. They

With regards to how they're going to be staffing it, I am afraid I don't have that answer for you.

But we do get reports, is what I was going to say.

I guess just some more concerns to Mr. Timian about that separation and whether they're... Well, we get reports on even for Class Bs to make sure they're meeting all the requirements every time. That's correct. Mr. Schmidt?

Because it is a functioning bar currently.

It is currently. The section to the left is central craft, which is a function and bar. Yes. So they're expanding. I apologize. I misunderstood.

I mean, the way it's explained, this is actually one of the better ways to manage the change for a business and not be completely put out of business. Yeah.

This is somewhat similar to what SENS did with expanding into another area for their gaming devices. This is just simply an area where there already is a Class K license there. So it's very similar, although there was no already existing situation like that for SENS.

Anything further from the council? Hearing none, all in favor? Aye. Any opposed? That motion passes. 7.9, an ordinance amending Chapter 4, alcoholic liquor of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 4-3304C, Class C package sales only by authorizing an exception to the 100-foot distance requirement for a new initial Class C liquor license at the request of Amman Food and Gas, Inc. at 1830 5th Avenue, Moline, Illinois.

track and with regards to this one as you're all aware we just recently changed our ordinance allowing for fueling stations particularly gas stations to even if they're within 100 feet of another class c to still obtain a license a class c liquor license although that is ordinarily not allowed for two class c liquor licenses to be within that distance of each other So with regards to this one, they do meet our ordinance as it currently exists, although they wouldn't have even a couple of months ago. And so we are recommending approval.

Motion to approve.

Second.

Motion by Finch, seconded by Macias. Discussion? Hearing none, all in favor? Aye. Any opposed? That motion passes. 7.10, a resolution accepting a proposal from CDM Smith Inc. to provide professional civil engineering conceptual design and preparation of an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency project plan for an IEPA state revolving fund loan nomination form for PFAS treatment at the water treatment plant for an amount not to exceed $159,360 and authorizing the interim city administrator to execute an agreement between owner and engineer with CDM Smith Inc. to formalize the scope of services, schedule, and fee regarding said project. Mr. Piles, welcome.

Thank you.

We're happy to have you.

Having been appointed a few hours ago... I defer this to the interim assistant director, Mr. Andy Parr, but I wanted to thank the council, you, Mayor, and the interim city administrator for the opportunity and look forward to serving the citizens of Moline.

Thank you so much.

Good evening, Your Honor and Council. CDM Smith has conducted some benchmark testing on PFAS. I believe it was in 2024. This would allow us to not only take that information they've already provided us, but get a process and a product to stay ahead of EPA regulations when we expect maybe as soon as 2029 to have to remove additional PFAS from our drinking water process. So this would allow us to just stay ahead or at least not be caught up in it when the time comes for that.

motion to approve second motion by finch seconded by castro uh discussion mr schmidt i appreciate us being at forward thinking trying to get ahead of that do we have any indication that the Do we expect there to be any inadequacies in this process as we go along and as those regulations come to develop? What's the indication as to whether this is really on track with what's coming or how that might change?

You mean compared to the process we're doing today? I'm sorry.

I mean as the state law develops to tell us what actually to filter out. I know you can't...

The future not completely But I also know this has been changing it has and technology with beef us I mean, they're just finding new bacterias that'll eat these things and it's we're just you know We're being told by you know, the EPA we have a very good relationship with the EPA This is probably coming you might want to look ahead to this the money that would come out of this has come from settlements from three Gina 3m and do the people that put that product out there um so we're holding that funds just for these types of circumstances to do some studies and stuff it's a good point though we had a conversation today you know internally five years ten years this you know we're using uh pack powder activated carbon there's going to be something bigger and better um you know when i don't know but this is just the technology and what we have the information that we have today it's a very good point though um yeah so

I appreciate your continuing to stay up to date.

We're trying. Yeah, absolutely. It develops, like I said, differently all the time.

Other questions, comments from the council? Hearing none, all in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Motion passes. Thank you. 7.11, a resolution accepting a proposal from Streamline Architects to provide professional architectural and engineering schematic design services, as well as demolition package documents, bidding, and contract administration services for the riverfront and gateway areas. and authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute and attest to an agreement with Streamline Architects for professional schematic architectural and engineering design services necessary to support the demolition of existing structures on the northerly portion of the riverfront area and perform schematic design for the riverfront redevelopment project for the amount of $178,885, including $500 in reimbursables for a total not to exceed the amount of $179,385 and authorizing city staff to do all things necessary to implement administration of set agreement and advance the schematic architectural and engineering design scope. Mr. Parr.

Thank you. To advance the riverfront design, I worked with MKSK as our master planning partner, solicited proposals from architects for complete design services, primarily to advance the demolition package and also to advance the schematic design for the riverfront gateway. So read those proposals, interview firms, and Streamline was the most competitive proposal received. Staff recommends executing contract for $179,385. Motion to approve.

Second. Motion by Finch, seconded by Macias. Discussion? These are the bulldozers I've been talking about, right? Thank you very much for bringing this forward now. Anything further from the council? Hearing none, all in favor? Aye. Any opposed? That motion passes. 7.12, a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute and attest to a licensing agreement with the Center for Belgian Culture for use of public property located at 531 15th Avenue, better known

Stevens Park to sell alcoholic liquor in conjunction with a fall Belgian Fest on Sunday, September 20th 2026 There's not a change necessarily in the Belgian Fest But your procedures have changed somewhat with regards to special events where alcohol is being sold on park property This was a change made in Sometime in the last year, I don't remember exactly when. So the licensing agreement is not something that would have been done in the past. It is something that is now required. This makes for a more orderly way of assessing potential liability. It hopefully is not something that ever will be necessary, but it's something that we wanted to make sure for all of these kinds of events in the future that we had this in place. And so we are recommending that you approve this for all of the reasons I just stated.

Motion to approve. Second. Motion by Finch, seconded by Silas. Discussion? Hearing none, all in favor? Aye. Any opposed? The motion passes. 7.13, a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute and attest to a licensing agreement with the Friends of Moline Parks and Recreation Foundation for use of public property located at 1584 34th Avenue, better known as Prospect Park, to serve alcoholic liquor in conjunction with the Wine Walk on Thursday, September 17th, 2026. Mr. Griffin.

So I'm speaking on behalf of the friends tonight. Similar to what Bill just said about 7.12, this is the first two applications that we've had to go through where Park Board would approve it first and then it would come to City Council. Both 12 and 13 have been approved by City Council, or by Park Board, so we're asking for Council tonight.

the friends are really looking at doing smaller events like this we're looking about 50 people throughout the two-hour process but doing several of these throughout the year and this is kind of to kick it off so i ask for approval motion to approve second motion by finch seconded by castro discussion carrying none all in favor any opposed the motion passes we'll call a regular council meeting to order pledge of allegiance please

America, into the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty

All right. Do you have an invocation, Mr. Silas?

I actually do, Your Honor. I don't like that we all pass on this. Not every meeting brings a major decision, a big announcement, or a moment anyone will remember years from now. Most of the work of a city is quieter than that. It's showing up, paying attention, taking care of the basics, and making a long series of small decisions that, over time, shape the kind of place we live. As we move into tonight's council business, may we remember that even the routine work matters because the people we serve experience its results every day. Thank you.

Thank you. Roll call, please. Alderperson Silas. Present. Macias.

Present.

Rezac.

Present.

Timian.

Present.

Finch. Present. McNeil.

Present.

Castro. Present. Schmidt.

Present.

All right. We don't have any remote electronic attendance as our public comment this evening. Okay, thank you. We'll move to our consent agenda.

Your Honor, I request approval of Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of August 11, 2026, Committee of the Whole Council and Executive Session meeting minutes of August 18, 2026, and consent agenda items 15.1 through 16.1 inclusively.

Motion to approve. Second. Motion by Finch, seconded by Castro. Roll call, please. Alderperson Silas?

Aye. Macias? Aye. Razak?

Aye.

Timian?

Aye.

Finch? Aye. McNeil?

Aye.

Castro? Aye. Schmidt?

Aye.

Eight ayes, no nays. That motion carries. Non-consent agenda, resolutions. Item number 18.1, a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute an application for funding under the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency for the Solid Waste Assistance Grant Program. for the amount of $42,985 to be used for solid waste management, recycling, or educational related activities within the community, and authorizing the Director of Public Works to do all things necessary to complete and submit said application.

Motion to approve? Second.

Motion by Finch, seconded by Silas. Discussion? Hearing none, roll call please. Alderperson Silas.

Aye. Macias. Aye.

Rezac.

Aye.

Timian.

Aye.

Finch. Aye. McNeil.

Aye.

Castro. Aye. Schmidt.

Aye.

Eight ayes, no nays. That motion carries. Item number 18.2, a resolution accepting a proposal from CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional civil engineering conceptual design and preparation of an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency project plan for an IEPA state revolving fund loan nomination form for PFAS treatment at the water treatment plant for an amount not to exceed $159,360 and authorizing the interim city administrator to execute an agreement between owner and engineer with CDM Smith Inc. to formalize the scope of services schedule and fee regarding said project.

Motion to approve. Second. Motion by Finch, seconded by Timian. Discussion? Hearing none roll call please. Alderperson Silas.

Aye. Macias. Aye.

Razak.

Aye.

Tamien.

Aye.

Finch. Aye. McNeil.

Aye.

Castro. Aye. Schmidt.

Aye.

Eight ayes, no nays. That motion carries. Item number 18.3, a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to accept two deeds of dedication for street right of way and two temporary construction easements more particularly described herein. to allow construction to proceed on project number 22-00289-00-BT, 25th Avenue Shared Use Path Construction.

Motion so approved.

Second.

Motion by Finch, seconded by Razak. Discussion? Hearing none, roll call, please. Alderperson Silas.

Aye. Macias.

Aye.

Razak.

Aye.

Timian.

Aye.

Finch. Aye. McNeil.

Aye.

Castro. Aye. Schmidt. Aye. Eight ayes, no nays. That motion carries. Item number 18.4, a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute and attest to a licensing agreement with the Center for Belgian Culture for use of public property located at 531 15th Avenue, better known as Stevens Park, to sell alcoholic liquor in conjunction with the Fall Belgian Fest on Sunday, September 20, 2020.

Motion to approve? Second.

Motion by Finch, seconded by Silas. Discussion? Hearing none, roll call please. Alderperson Silas?

Aye.

Macias? Aye. Razak?

Aye.

Timian?

Aye.

Finch? Aye. McNeil?

Aye.

Castro? Aye. Schmidt?

Aye.

Eight ayes, no nays. That motion carries. Non-consent agenda, first reading ordinances. Item number 19.1, an ordinance amending Chapter 5 amusements of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 5-1101C, by increasing the number of video gaming terminal licensed establishments in the city at the request of Three Bros Hospitality, LLC, DBA, Poor Bros, Craft, Tapro.

Motion to advance the second reading. Second.

Motion by Finch, seconded by... It's a fight for it. Castro. All right. Discussion? Hearing none, I'll, excuse me, roll call, please. Alderperson Silas.

Aye. Macias. Aye.

Rezac.

Aye.

Timian.

Aye.

Finch. Aye. McNeil.

Aye.

Castro. Aye. Schmidt.

Aye.

Eight ayes, no nays. Motion to advance to second reading carries. Item number 19.2, an ordinance amending Chapter 5, Amusements of the Mulling Code of Ordinances, Section 5-1101C, by increasing the number of video gaming terminal licensed establishments in the city at the request of 1522 River Drive, LLC, DBA Sins Tavern.

Motion to advance the second reading. Second.

All right. Motion by Finch, seconded by Macias. Discussion? Hearing none, roll call, please.

Alderperson Silas. Aye. Macias. Aye. Rezac.

Aye.

Timian.

Aye.

Finch. Aye. McNeil.

Aye.

Castro. Aye. Schmidt. Aye. Eight ayes, no nays. Motion to advance to second reading carries. Item number 19.3, an ordinance amending chapter 4, alcoholic liquor of the Mulling Code of Ordinances, section 4-3304C, Class C package sales only by authorizing an exception to the 100-foot distance requirement for a new initial Class C liquor license at the request of Amman Food and Gas Inc. at 1830 Fifth Avenue, Moline, Illinois.

Motion to advance the second reading. Second.

Motion by Finch, seconded by Macias. Discussion? Hearing none, roll call, please.

Alderperson Silas.

Aye. Macias. Aye.

Rezac.

Aye.

Timian. Aye. Finch. Aye. McNeil.

Aye.

Castro. Aye. Schmidt.

Aye.

Eight ayes, no nays. Motion to advance to second reading carries. Item number 19.4, an ordinance amending chapter 34, water and sewers of the Mulling Code of Ordinances, section 34-1100, grounds for termination by repealing said section in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new section 34-1100, dealing with the same subject matter. Motion to advance the second reading.

Second. That was Finch and Silas. Discussion? Hearing none, roll call, please.

Alderperson Silas? Aye. Macias?

Aye.

Rezac?

Aye.

Timian?

Aye.

Finch? Aye. McNeil?

Aye.

Castro? Aye. Schmidt? Aye. Eight ayes, no nays. Motion to advance to second reading carries. Item number 19.5 in Ordinance Amending Chapter 34, Water and Sewers, of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 34-3206. Due date, penalty for late payment by repealing said section in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new section 34-3206 dealing with the same subject matter.

Motion to advance a second reading.

Second.

Motion by Finch, seconded by Razak. Discussion? Hearing none, roll call, please.

Alderperson Silas. Aye. Macias. Aye. Razak.

Aye.

Timian.

Aye.

Finch. Aye. McNeil.

Aye.

Castro. Aye. Schmidt.

Aye.

Eight ayes, no nays. Motion to advance to second reading carries. Item number 19.6, an ordinance amending Chapter 34, Water and Sewers, of the Mulling Code of Ordinances, by renumbering Section 34-4403, Appeals Concerning Fees, to Section 34-4404, with the remaining sections renumbered in consecutive order. and adding one new section, 34-4403, entitled Due Dates, Penalty for Late Payment.

Motion to advance the second reading. Second. Motion by Finch, seconded by Castro. Discussion? Hearing none, roll call, please. Alderperson Silas?

Aye.

Macias? Aye. Razak?

Aye.

Timian?

Aye.

Finch? Aye. McNeil?

Aye.

Castro? Aye. Schmidt? Aye. Eight ayes, no nays. Motion to advance to second reading carries. Item number 19.7, an ordinance amending Chapter 15, Garbage and Trash, of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by renumbering Section 15-2201, Preparation and Collection of Residential Refuse, to Section 15-2202, with the remaining sections renumbered in consecutive order. And adding one new section, 15-2201, entitled Due Date, Penalty for Late Payment.

Motion to advance the second reading. Second.

Motion by Finch, seconded by Silas. Discussion? Hearing none, roll call pleats. Alderperson Silas?

Aye.

Macias?

Aye.

Razak?

Aye.

Timian?

Aye.

Finch? Aye. McNeil?

Aye.

Castro? Aye. Schmidt?

Aye.

Eight ayes, no nays. Motion to advance to second reading carries. And that's all I have this evening, Your Honor.

All right, miscellaneous business. Had an interesting update from the bi-state commissioner today at our Illinois intergovernmental meeting. I did not know that there was a law passed in Illinois where you can no longer throw away your batteries. They have to be, because there have been fires in, what is the word I'm looking for, Chief? Where we take the trash.

It's been a long day.

There have been fires in landfills, and so I'm not sure of the date that that takes effect, but we'll want to make sure we communicate with residents where they can take their batteries. I know Scott County Waste, I think, is going to have some, but it's a very specific kind of situation. Also, when it comes to air quality, we did have some exceedances in, I think it was May or June, but it was very temporary, so it doesn't sort of ding the whole Quad Cities with their air quality over time. And you can imagine the fires from Canada don't help us out. But I just wanted to keep you apprised of some of the kinds of things that were talked about at that meeting and how they might impact our residents. um i think the only other i don't know if you're going to give any updates but the county led by county board led quest for a winter shelter temporary winter shelter for this year and then moving to more of a permanent shelter continues had a little bit of a setback. It was just last week or the week before that a building that had been identified in the city of Rock Island was taken off the table as a possibility. So we're kind of back to the drawing board. But our staff and Alderperson Castro and myself have been involved continually in conversations. So more to come, I think, but I know that Richard Brunk, the county board chair, is working really hard to make sure they can lead on this particular issue. That's all I have. Mr. Silas? Mr. Macias?

Nothing, Your Honor. Nothing, Your Honor. Nothing, Your Honor.

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Nothing, Your Honor.

Nothing, Your Honor. I had the opportunity to attend the first of the quarterly meetings for grow quad cities as mayor pro tem it was was very exciting to be there to sort of meet the staff from grow quad cities and to hear from their updates i know i routinely have spoken out in keeping an eye on how they're moving and needing to look a little bit beyond manufacturing for it to be relevant to moline and it was very clearly spoken to they're moving in that direction so very happy to see the that playing out as they told us it would so that's that's very exciting to see also they were very complimentary of the molding staff um and working with them so it was very good to hear that uh while they're representing the city thank you mr dickhead um we are evaluating the option of a special council meeting

to take a look at some of the parts of Bridgepoint. So we would just, we need to put some thought into that and work out the gymnastics of holding a council meeting off site. So that's underway and we know your personal schedules are busy also, but I just wanted to throw that out there that that's, something we're kind of evaluating.

So a special council meeting at Brisbane.

Right, just to kind of see as we talk about different areas of the building so you have a visual of what that could look like. Okay, thank you.

All right, any other staff updates? Yes, Mr. McFly.

Not microphone yet.

I know we've had a couple of questions about the Leading Light project. So I just wanted to provide a quick update on that project. You'll also hear by the name of Tapestry, which is what the artist, it's the same project, but that's the artist's spin on it and what the artist is referring to it as. So we had a meeting last week, Jennifer Hirsch with MetroLink was there as well as some of my staff. And we've met with the new director, Ben, the new director of Quad City Arts. So we stressed to him, and I guess what's been happening is, you know, you have an artist that's in Australia, And you have IMED here who's been preparing a lot of the structural, the structural bases will have to be built and in the ground before the artist gets here. And so it's been some of that communication between their engineer and the engineer that's in the states and working that out. We stressed with Quad City Arts that we still want to see this project happen this year and to find a way with the contractors to try and make that happen. I know when we get down into October or November, everybody's looking at the weather and trying to get things done, you know, before the weather changes. But that's still our goal here is to try and get this done this year. But we do have to have some of that structural work done before Nick, the artist, actually comes to the states to do the work. So tentatively, we said, hey, let's look to October. But we know, like, if it has to be November, fine. We want to get this done by the end of the year. And that's what we stressed. So just wanted to give that update.

Thank you for staying on top of it. Any other staff? Okay, hearing none, is there a public comment? Last call? Okay, thank you. We have several items for executive session.

Governor, I make a motion that the council convene an executive session for the purpose of discussion of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, 5 ILCS 120-2C1. Collective negotiating matters, 5 ILCS 120-2C2. Property acquisition, 5 ILCS 120-2C5. And price setting for sale or lease of real property, 5 ILCS 120-2C6. Second.

All right, that's Silas and Schmidt. Roll call, please.

Alderperson Silas?

Aye.

Macias? Aye. Razak?

Aye.

Timian?

Aye.

Finch? Aye. McNeil?

Aye.

Castro? Aye. Schmidt?

Aye.

Eight ayes, no nays. That motion carries.