- 1 - PLEDGE Mayor Thodos led the City Council and all those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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1 - 1 - MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, STATE OF ILLINOIS MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, :30P.M. PLEDGE Mayor Thodos led the City Council and all those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Mayor Thodos called the meeting to order and directed City Clerk Arletta D. Holmes to call the roll. The following Aldermen were present: Helen Heiland, Gary Almblade, Jeffrey Stulir, Ed DeJaynes, Humberto Aguilar, Robert Cheffer, and Mayor Thodos. Absent: Gary Westbrook. Mayor Thodos informed the Council that Alderman Westbrook had called stating that he will not be in attendance tonight, he has the flu. PUBLIC COMMENT: Sergeant Luke Blaser, EM PD, TH Avenue, East Moline, Illinois Sergeant Luke Blaser made the following statement regarding the Rifle Loan Resolution: Mr. Mayor, Members of Council and City Staff, I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you again. My intention is to address the majority of concerns about the Rifle Loan Resolution. I ll do my best to be thorough, while trying to remain concise, so as to not take up too much of the Council s time tonight. NECESSITY - Why is this necessary? Patrol Rifle modern standard LE long gun & we need 8 more. Superior, precision weapon requires training and familiarize. Agencies have steadily backed away from the shotgun- liability. Unlike handgun (CQB) distance weapons w/ adjustable sights. Everyone driven someone else s car adjust seat & mirrors. Driving around town ok not on racetrack high stress/fast. We train annually for school shootings but gaps exist. Analysis of US School Shootings Report = 94 Shootings. Never happen here - must prepare. Not an option. Mental Health Crisis 36 + calls for mentally ill in past 45 days. Handguns wrong app School/ WPV / Military Base attacks Sch= long hallways, cafes /MFG plants /Warehouses= distance. Bad guys bring these weapons we need to counter the threat Life Saving Equipment Essential SECURITY: Cars are equipped State- of- art, high security gun locks. These locks also prevent the magazine from being released from weapon. Officers will store the weapon in their lockers or will transport home standard practice for their sidearm. Rock Island, Moline, Rock Island County, Davenport, and Bettendorf, all have P.O.P.R. in use for at least 7 years without a single documented case of theft, loss or misconduct. Professionals Most other agencies officers own their sidearm too.

2 - 2 - SAFETY: Officers more proficient with individual rifles sights zeroed. Aim small, miss small. More familiar = more comfortable = more proficient = more safe. Rifle is more accurate, precise and safer than a handgun TAP ammo will not over penetrate reduces risk of collateral injuries. Improved Department readiness officer living next to Glenview. Triggers same as department owned. Mods prevented by policy. Subject to routine inspection for cleanliness and serviceability. BUDGET: We need these rifles- this program is good way to get them. Offers are willing to purchase the equipment to upgrade the Armory- retain ownership like the Patrol Bike Program. Officers will be responsible for maintenance and upkeep. Not a new idea Moline, Davenport and Bettendorf all run similar loan programs. Approval will relieve the current necessity to fund rifles for CCU MILITARIZATION: No militarization Patrol Rifles are build for Law Enforcement. Nothing new rifles out there now / carried in East Moline for years. No increase in exposure no alarming the public. EMPD are trained professionals with full oversight. East Moline not alone P.O.P.R. = Rock Island, Moline, Rock Island County, Davenport, Bettendorf Superior tool, and when crisis happens = best tool available. Timing is unfortunate threats are real ever-changing. IN CLOSING: Your Police Department is charged with planning for, and dealing with serious criminal threats, including threats from radical extremist groups. That response requires tools, and these are the tools of our trade. I understand that, given the current political climate, it would likely be easier to fund the purchase of Jaws of Life or other such rescue equipment, but this is equally as important. It is necessary Life Saving Equipment. Please support us as we move forward with the planning and implementation of this endeavor. It will improve the overall readiness of the Police Department, increase the safety and security of the community and reduce the treat that violent criminal actions bring. Thank You. CITY CLERK S REPORT Clerk Holmes informed the City Council that December 15 th through December 22 nd, is the filing dates for Independent Candidates, any parties that are still interested in running can also pick up a packet Monday through Friday from 8a.m. until 4:30p.m. The General election will be held on April 7, ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA None CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Arletta D. Holmes, read the Consent Agenda that included the following: A. Approval of Public Hearing Minutes of December 1, B. Approval of City Council Minutes of December 1, C. Approval of Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of December 1, D. Approval of Salaries for December 5, 2014 in the amount of $419, E. Approval of Bills in the amount of $1,655,

3 - 3 - A motio n was made by Alder man Stulir, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to approve the Consent A genda as presented. Upon roll call the fol lowing voted in favor: Almblade, Stul ir, DeJaynes, Aguilar, Cheffer, and Heiland. REPORT BY MAYOR Mayo r Thodos reminded, the City Council that the next Council and Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting s will be held on Tuesday, January 20, Mayor Thodos has received correspondence from the Government Fi nance Officers Association, notify ing the City that our Comprehensive annual f inancial r eport for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement for E xcellence in Financial Reporting. An Award of Financial Reporting has been awarded to Megan Petersen, Finance of Director. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. Mayor Thodos congratulated Ms. Petersen on her award. Mayor Thodos announced that Mr. Hurt Norton will be in the Quad-Cities the week of January 12, 2015 to provide presentations to the Big 7 and the Rock Island Arsenal Alliance. Since the City Council will not be meeting until January 20, 2015, for anyone interested in attending, the following is a tentative schedule of the presentations, for anyone who wishes to attend : Monday, January 12, :00p.m. - Rock Island Governmental Affairs. 5:30p.m. - City of Rock Island Committee-of-the-Whole. Tuesday, January 13, :00a.m. Scott County Committee-of-the-Whole and 6:30p.m. City of Moline. Wednesday, January 14, :30p.m. City of Davenport Council. Mayor Thodos stated that he would be attending one of the presentations. Mayor Thodos noted that more than likely, there will be a B RAC in 2017, which will affect the Rock Island Arsenal. We have some very competent people there and they are doing a lot of great things, but that does not necessarily mean it spares us from the politics that goes on with a BRAC as it did in 2005, are area lost thousands of jobs. CITY ATTORNEY CLAYTON LEE PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCE 14-21: AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENTERPRISE ZONE WITHIN THE COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS. A motion was made by Alderman DeJaynes, seconded by Alderman Stulir, to waive the reading of Ordinance Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Stulir, DeJaynes, Aguilar, Cheffer, and Heiland. A motion was made by Alderman DeJaynes, seconded by Alderman Stulir, to Adopt Ordinance ORDINANCE 14-22: AN ORDINANCE FOR THE LEVYING AND ASSESSMENT OF TAXES FOR THE TAX LEVY YEAR 2014 COLLECTIBLE IN THE YEAR A motion was made by Alderman Stulir, seconded by Alderman Heiland, to approve the 2014 Tax Levy and related ordinances using the Omnibus Vote. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Stulir, DeJaynes, Aguilar, Cheffer, and Heiland.

4 - 4 - A motion was made by Alderman Stulir, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to waive the reading of the Ordinances. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Stulir, DeJaynes, Aguilar, Cheffer, and Heiland. A motion was made by Alderman Stulir, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to approve using the omnibus vote for the following items as presented: Mayor Thodos read the following items that can be approved in one vote by using the Omnibus method of voting. Adopting the Levy and related ordinances the City Council will be adopting the following: 1. Adopting the tax levy of $5,471,486 with an estimated rate of , Ordinance # A resolution directing the City Clerk to file the tax levy in compliance with the Truth in Taxation statutes. 3. To direct the City Clerk to prepare the abstract of the minutes of the City Council meeting, setting the rate for the Street and Bridge Fund, and to approve said abstract. 4. A Resolution directing that the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the certificate for the levy of a tax for the Street and Bridge fund. 5. Ordinance affirming the establishment of a maximum policy levy of 40 cents as approved by referendum. 6. Ordinance affirming the establishment of a maximum fire protection rate of 20 cents as approved by Ordinance A Resolution directing the funds from the Foreign Fire Insurance Fee is appropriated as directed by Ordinance A Resolution to levy $207,840 for the General Obligation Bonds. 9. Approval of the City Council Minutes of the City Council meeting approving the tax levy for the Public Comfort Stations at.0002 cents. 10. Adopt Ordinance to levy $60,000 for the Downtown Special Service Area. 11. An Ordinance abating the tax levy of $155,875 for the $1,400,000 GRIP TIF Bonds, Series An Ordinance abating the tax levy of $426, for the $8,000,000 for Water and Sewer Plant Improvements, Series An Ordinance abating the tax levy of $389,820 for the $4,435,000 Refunding Bond for the $5,000,000 Bond and the IBP Refunded Bond, Series 2010A. 14. An Ordinance abating the tax levy of $194,655 for the $1, for the Riverfront TIF Refunding Bonds, Series 2010C. 15. An Ordinance abating tax levy of $272, for the $2,540,000 Kennedy Drive TIF Refunding Bonds, Series 2010D. 16. An Ordinance abating the tax levy of $124, for the $2,397,499 for Water Plant improvement bonds, Series 2010E. 17. An Ordinance abating the tax levy of $201, for the $6,216, Refunding Bond for Sewer Plant Improvements bond, Series An Ordinance abating the tax levy of $753,700 for the $5,725,000 Refunding bonds for the $7,000,000 for the Water and Sewer improvement bond, Series 2011A. 19. An Ordinance abating the tax levy of $261, for the $2,460,000 Refunding bond for the Garage Bonds,, Series 2011B.

5 An Ordinance abating the tax levy of $103,900 for the $955,000,000 Refunding bond for the Riverfront TIF Series 2011C. 21. An Ordinance abating the tax levy of $137,700 for the $530,000 Refunding bond for the Northhill TIF, Series 2011D. ORDIANCE 14-23: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A SPECIAL AD VALOREM TAX WITHIN THE EAST MOLINE 15TH AVENUE SPECIAL SERVICE AREA OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ORDINANCE 14-24: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2010E, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING RELATED ORDINANCE 14-25: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2004, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING RELATED ORDINANCE 14-26: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2007, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING RELATED ORIDANCE 14-27: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2010A, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING RELATED ORDINANCE 14-28: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2010C, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING RELATED ORDINANCE 14-29: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2010D, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING RELATED ORDINANCE 14-30: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2011, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING RELATED ORDINANCE 14-31: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2011A, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING RELATED ORDINANCE 14-32: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2011B, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING RELATED

6 - 6 - ORDINANCE 14-33: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2011C, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING RELATED ORDINANCE 14-34: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES ALTERNATE BONDS, SERIES 2011D, OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS; AND CONCERNING RELATED RESOLUTION 14-79: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE QUAD CITY ENTERPRISE ZONE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, MOLINE, ROCK ISLAND, AND SILVIS, THE VILLAGE OF MILAN, AND ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. A motion was made by Alderman DeJaynes, seconded by Alderman Stulir, to approve Resolution RESOLUTION 14-80: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A RIFLE PURCHASE PROGRAM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE. A motion was made by Alderman Cheffer, seconded by Alderman Stulir, to approve Resolution DISCUSSION: Alderman Almblade thanked Chief Moreno for trying to answer all of his questions. Alderman Almblade stated that in reviewing the policy, he still finds that the policy is lacking in specifics requirements regarding communication, deployment of the rifle, no specific instructions on mounting of the rifle inside the squad car, these are safety issues that need to be addressed. Chief Moreno replied that the Police Department has established practices already on the things that you have talked about tonight. We are actually in the process of reviewing all of our policies, by the end of the year, so there maybe changes coming anyway. In terms of what you are voting on tonight it is not about the policy, it is about whether or not we will fund the program. Alderman Almblade states that he disagrees, because of a question that he asked regarding modification of the rifle, and in his opinion this is a safety issue and it needs to be addressed before this project is approved. A motion was made by Alderman Almblade, seconded by Alderman Stulir, to table Resolution pending a policy that has a provision in it to prevent fully automatic of the rifle. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Cheffer, and Heiland. Opposed: Stulir, DeJaynes, and Aquilar. Table fails tied 3-3. A motion was made by Alderman Cheffer, seconded by Alderman Stulir, to concur with the request that these rifles will never be made fully automatic. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Stulir, DeJaynes, Aguilar, and Cheffer. Opposed: Heiland. Motion carried 5-1. RESOLUTION14-81: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEERING CONTRACT TO MCCLURE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE 7th STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT, BETWEEN 1st AVENUE AND 5 TH AVENUE /COTTAGE GROVE, FOR Y OF EAST MOLINE.

7 - 7 - A motion was made by Alderman Stulir, seconded by Alderman Heiland, to approve Resolution RESOLUTION 14-82: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CON-TROL LOGISTICS PARK, IN THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS. A motion was made by Alderman Stulir, seconded by Alderman Aguilar, to approve Resolution RESOLUTION 14-83: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF CON-TROL LOGISTICS PARK, IN THE CITY OF EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS. Mr. Kammler, Director of Engineering gave the background information on Resolution A motion was made by Alderman Stulir, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to approve Resolution COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE (Alderman DeJaynes) Alderman DeJaynes had no items for discussion. All other items have been covered under the Consent Agenda Ordinance or Resolution. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATION: Each City Staff member present was given the opportunity to inform the City Council and those present of events in their departments: Ms. Petersen. Director of Finance Ms. Petersen reported to the City Council that the Bonds were sold 2 weeks ago. We ended up with a net savings value of approximately $317,000, and the closing will be December 29, Mr. Lambrecht, Maintenance Services Director Mr. Lambrecht wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New. Mr. Drake, WWWTP Facilities Director Mr. Drake wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Alderman Stulir, seconded by Alderman DeJaynes, to adjourn the City Council meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Almblade, Stulir, DeJaynes, Aguilar, Cheffer, and Heiland. 7:07p.m. Minutes taken and submitted by, Arletta D. Holmes, City Clerk

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