This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President Rankin at 7:03 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Hemm, Dopler, Schneider.
Absent – Eggers, Bird.
Also Present - President Rankin, Clerk Price, Sarah Ford, Ryan Bump, Louis Shelangouski, Don Ford, Don Clark, Attorney Fuller, Chris Kinkade. Sgt. Wiley (7:25)
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: Laura Enloe asked for a reduction in her sewer bill. She had a leak in her basement while she was away for 3 months. The water did not go through the sewer. Dopler motioned to deduct $201.25 from Enloe’s sewer bill/Corson seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. The board received a thank you from the River Valley Library for their donation. The city received a letter from a family that was stranded in Rapids City and how helpful the police department was to them. The 2010 equalized assessed valuation for Rapids City is $26,510,137. Schneider motioned to pass the Resolution Air Tran Airways Service to the Bi-State Region/Dopler seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. The board concurred to have to police deliver the letter to the resident at 215-12th Street to abate the weeds.
CONSENT “Omnibus” Agenda: Schneider motioned/Dopler seconded to approve the 8/10 Regular Minutes, 9/10 Monthly Bills, 8/10 Treasurers Report, planning minutes for 9/7/10 and the sewer minutes with a correction to read ended after one hour.All present voted yes. Motion carries.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: Report as presented.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: No report.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: 3 permits.
CEMETERY – Eggers:No report.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: No report.
FINANCE - Corson: The Quarterly report was presented to review. Schneider motioned to donate $100 to the Riverdale Jr. Basketball/Dopler seconded. Corson abstained, Hemm, Dopler, Schneider, Rankin voted yes. Motion carries.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: Schneider motioned to revise the sewer ordinance to read-A surcharge of $500 who is not in compliance with Section 1 Discharge Prohibited/Corson seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler: Halloween is October 31, the community center party will be 4-5p.m. and trick or treat hours will be 5-7:30p.m. There will be a burn ban in the city on this day.
PERSONNEL – Corson:No report.
PLANNING – Bird: MSA is interested in being involved in further development of Rapids City.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: A burn ban on October 31st for the safety of trick or treaters. The lighted sign for 17th Street is $1599. The board agreed this was too much money. Ryan will look into other signs at a lower cost.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm:The quotes for the street work on 16th Street were: Phoenix-$27, 072.52 with a possible $2901.00 credit=$24,171.52, Tri-City BlackTop-sub-base repair/curb&gutter replacement-$25,992.50, and Valley Construction-$30,900.00. Dopler motioned to accept a bid, not to exceed $25,000.00 contingent on talking with MSA consultants/Hemm seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
SEWER – Schneider: Schneider motioned to approve the quote to rebuild a sewer pump in the amount of $5496.00/Hemm seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. At the sewer meeting the committee talked about discharge from check valves and to make sure they worked correctly and if there were any additional leaks in the system.Ryan said the check valves were working correctly and have not found any additional leaks. The board would like for Ryan to move forward with televising the sewer lines. The pumps are running low at .9 under an hour. To do the televising, they need dry weather. Rankin said he met with MSA and discussed exploring the idea of building our own sewer treatment facility. MSA will talk to Hampton. Rankin asked MSA to give the city an idea of different types systems and a ballpark cost to build.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:No report.
WATER – Schneider: No report.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Schneider wants a letter sent to Snodgrass concerning the ordinance limiting garage sales.
NEW BUSINESS: No report.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Louis Shelangoski will stay after the meeting to talk to Rankin.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed Schneider motioned/Corson seconded to adjourn.All concurred.President Rankin adjourned this September 14, 2010-regular meeting at 7:53 p.m.
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VILLAGE CLERK
October 12, 2010
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President ProTem Corson at 7:02 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Eggers, Dopler, and Schneider.
Absent – President Rankin, Bird.
Also Present - Clerk Price, Sarah Ford, Ryan Bump, Louis Shelangouski, Don Clark Attorney Fuller, Sgt. Wiley (7:18).
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: President ProTem Corson reported Bi-State would be hosting an audiovisual conference on 10-13 if anyone is interested in attending. MidAmerican is hosting a seminar 10-27 if anyone is interested in attending. The Dept. of Commerce sent a letter discussing air quality. The village received a thank you from the census for all who participated in making this a successful event. The village received an invite to the Northwest Municipal Assn. dinner to discuss Obama Healthcare and its affects. IDOT reports it is going to have the bridge open be Thanksgiving. Eggers received an email from a resident who has Jack and Russ Morgan autograph records and is willing to donate them.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: Report as presented.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: No report.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: No report.
CEMETERY – Eggers:No report.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: The General Election will be held November 2, 2010. The Rapids City Community Center is the polling place with the doors open at 6 am to 7 p.m.
FINANCE - Corson: Ann’s Helping Hand will still be accepting donations forThanksgiving Baskets, school supplies, monetary, and non perishable items. Ann is retired now but will still be involved. She is in a contest through Pepsi Refresh and is trying to get the $250,000 grant for a new building.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: There has been a discussion in the past about the home at the corner of 4th Ave. and 12th Street. He was sent a letter about the number of yard sales allowed in the city. Now there are concerns about the itmes piling up in the yard and the number of storage sheds. Eggers ask the board members to drive by and take a look before the next board meeting.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler: Halloween is October 31, the community center party will be 4-5p.m. and trick or treat hours will be 5-7:30p.m. There will be a burn ban in the city on this day. IML did an inspection of the parks in Rapids City and has advised the city to bring them to code. The city needs to look into budgeting for mulch around park equipment. Ryan said the mulch was $20.95 a cubic yard.
PERSONNEL – Corson:No report.
PLANNING – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm:Schneider motioned to accept the revised quote from Phoenix to do the street work on 16th in the amount of $18,364.78/Eggers seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
SEWER – Schneider: Schneider reported water usage is down and the sewer is up slightly. Ryan said he is attending a class this month on how to use the camera in the sewer sytem.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:No report.
WATER – Schneider: Ryan reported there is a spot on 17th Street hill that tested positive for chlorine. Rural Water is coming Monday to use a chlorimeter to pin point where the leak is without tearing up the entire hill.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Eggers reported she has given to all board members a disk of the ordinances. She will try to get these online.
NEW BUSINESS: Stripping the post office and village parking lot are on the list to do for the public works. Ryan will look at the street corner of 84 and 14th Street to see if it is state property and if it needs filled in. Clark said the tube on 14th Street needs cleaned out again. Corson feels the city should look into purchasing a mini-excavator and trailer for the next operating budget. Shelangouski would like to see 14th and 15th Street repaved.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed Schneider motioned/Eggers seconded to adjourn.All concurred.President ProTem Corson adjourned this October 12, 2010-regular meeting at 7:57 p.m.
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VILLAGE CLERK
Truth & Taxation Hearing
December 14, 2010
Meeting Minutes
Time Called To Order: 6 p.m.
Those in Attendance: Trustees - Corson, Hemm, Dopler, Eggers ; President Rankin; Clerk Price; Resident Margo Rankin
Business Discussed:
Tax rate increase.
Eggers stated the contract with the police may go up this spring. Rankin thought maybe 6%. Hemm stated we are not in danger with our funds, the board is being proactive. Dopler motioned to propose the multiplier go from .4816 to .5426. All present were in agreement. They will recommend to the board at the regular scheduled board meeting tonight.
November 9, 2010
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President Rankin at 7:00 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Eggers, Hemm, Schneider, Dopler(7:01), Bird(7:05).
Absent –
Also Present - Clerk Price, Sarah Ford, Ryan Bump, Chief Fuller, Attorney Fuller, Leonard Bernhardt, Paul Schmite, Charles Crockett.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: Rankin announced Mediacom would be increasing rates. The village received thank you letters from the Walleye Trail for our support and the Riverdale Boosters. Dean Rankin sent a thank you card for the flowers. The holiday gathering will be Dec. 19 at the Bierstude.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: Report as presented.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: No report.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: 1 permit in September and 6 permits in October.
CEMETERY – Eggers:No report.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: There are three Village Trustee Positions open/4 year term. Packets are available for pick up at the village office. The Filing period is December 13 through December 20, 2010 in the village office.
FINANCE - Corson: Schneider/Hemm voted to not renew the maintenance agreement with Utility Service. Price will send a certified letter to Utility to not renew the contract.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: There was a complaint about LeMaster chipping wood at his house. Rankin talked to him and he was chipping wood, but it was clean up in his own yard.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler: The Halloween party was a great success. Along with the annual hot dogs, chips, gifts and candy from the Rapids City Community Center; MidAmerican donated treat bags and the police handed out candy. Thank you to Ryan for donating his time and getting the fire started. Hemm motioned to donate $100 to the Village of Hampton for the candy/Eggers seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. The annual Christmas Party for the Community Center will be December 6, 2010 from 5-6 p.m. There will be food, crafts, and Santa will visit.
PERSONNEL – Corson:No report.
PLANNING – Bird: Bird would like for the board to take a look at the ordinance concerning the streetscape in the village. This is a vision planning for the village corridor.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm:The Public Works Committee will meet at the Village Hall, November 22, 2010 at 4 p.m. to discuss the issue with Louis Shelangouski and his ditch/drainage.
SEWER – Schneider: Schneider reported the sewer pumps for October are down but are still higher than past years. Ryan said the pumps were running at .8 or .9.Ryan and Mark went to a class to camera the sewer and found out IL Rural Water will only camera 1000ft. sections at a time.The Public Works Dept. wants to camera 15Street by Devon Spencers and up the hill through the woods. They would also like to camera along 1st Ave. A, by Carvers. It will cost $200. Ryan will call tomorrow to get this started.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:No report.
WATER – Schneider: The EPA rescinded the notice of a violation, it is actually lower. There was a software error.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Dopler motioned to have a Truth and Taxation Hearing for the tax levy at the village hall on December 14, 2010 at 6p.m. Anyone who wishing to attend may do so. The home on 4th Avenue and 12th Street with the junk in the yard was discussed.A neighbor pointed out stuff just keeps piling up in this yard. He brought pictures for the board to see. Eggers stated an ordinance concerning junk and the esthetics of a yard. She also pointed out that it is the board’s responsibility to make decisions concerning complaints in which residence bring to them.It was decided that Chief Fuller would take pictures and do a report on the complaint. Attorney Fuller would send a letter stating that the resident has 90 days to remove at least 50% of the debris/junk in the yard and must show an observable progress in eliminating debris/junk. After that the board would give an additional 90 days to eliminate the rest of the debris/junk. The police would hand deliver the letter that Attorney Fuller drafted.The board would decide after the 90 days if there was an observable difference. If we had to go to court the neighbors that were at the board meeting said they were willing to go to court about this matter. The police will continue to take pictures and document the progress. President Rankin would like the police/attorney to keep him posted on the progress.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed Schneider motioned/Dopler seconded to adjourn.All concurred.President Rankin adjourned this November 9, 2010-regular meeting at 7:54 p.m.
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VILLAGE CLERK
December 14, 2010
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President Rankin at 7:00 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Eggers, Hemm, and Bird.
Absent – Schneider, Dopler.
Also Present - Clerk Price, Ryan Bump, Chief Fuller, Attorney Fuller, Janelle Rasso, and Margo Rankin.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: The village received a thank you note from Family Reading Night. MidAmerican donated $250 to be used to purchase welcome banners. Water Solutions Unlimited will have a price increase. Ryan has stock piled as much as he can before the price goes up. He has enough to last until about May. Advantage Communications sent a letter stating they can save the city on utility bills. Eggers motioned to accept the proposal from IRMA in the amount of $13,321.00/Corson seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
CONSENT “Omnibus” Agenda: Hemm motioned/Eggers seconded to approve the 11/10 Regular Minutes, 12/10 Monthly Bills, 11/10 Treasurers Report, Public Works Meeting minutes 11/22/10, and the 12/14/10 Truth & Taxation Hearing minutes.All present voted yes. Motion carries.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: Report as presented.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: A regular and certified letter was sent to D. Snodgrass. It stated he needs to have a 50% reduction of the debris/junk in his yard. He must do this within 90 days. Chief Fuller will hand deliver the letter as Snodgrass has not signed for his certified letter. It will take effect 90 days from the day Chief Fuller delivers it to him.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: 6 permits in November.
CEMETERY – Eggers:No report.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: There are three Village Trustee Positions open/4 year term. Packets are available for pick up at the village office. The Filing period is December 13 through December 20, 2010 in the village office.
FINANCE - Corson: There was a truth & taxation hearing prior to this regular board meeting to discuss a tax increase. Corson motioned to approve the tax levy to go from .4816 to .5426/Eggers seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Bird motioned to accept the Health Insurance at a rate of $579 a month/Hemm seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Eggers motioned to approve the IDOT Supplemental Resolution for the work done on 16th Street /Corson seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Bird motioned to donate $400 to Ann’s Helping Hand and $100 to the Upper Rock Island County Food Pantry/Hemm seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: Rankin would like to look at the business license structure and possibly restructuring it.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler: The Holiday Party for the children at the community center was held Dec. 6 and was a great success. Eggers reminded Ryan that the Water Trail sign still needs to be posted and stripping at the post office needs done. He will do these when the weather permits.
PERSONNEL – Corson:Corson motioned to give Ryan, Mark, Emilie each $250 Holiday bonus and Julie, Glenda, Kim F., Harold each $150 Holiday bonus/Hemm seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
PLANNING – Bird: A planning meeting is set for January 11, 2011 at 6 p.m. to discuss the streetscape ordinance. Bird would like for the board to think of ideas for this. The holiday party will be at the BierStube, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm:The Public Works Committee met November 22, 2010 at 4 p.m. to discuss the issue with Louis Shelangouski and his ditch/drainage. Rankin will call MSA to look at the Shive Hattery plan and assess it. K. Fuller said the village has an easement they must maintain there. Fuller would like to look into a drainage district.Ryan is aware of the bump on the hill.
SEWER – Schneider: The reading are low on the sewer pumps. Bump will check with a person in Anawan that does camera work on sewer systems. He will see how much he charges for this work. Spring is the best time to do this. Ryan will try to have things ready to go right away in the spring.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:Bird motioned to take the garbage fee off of all the December bills that will go out in January/Eggers seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. They will look into possibly doing a spring clean up sometime.
WATER – Schneider: No report.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed Hemm motioned/all seconded to adjourn.All concurred.President Rankin adjourned this December 14, 2010-regular meeting at 8:13 p.m.
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VILLAGE CLERK
January 11, 2011
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President ProTem Eggers at 7:00 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Eggers, Hemm, Bird, and Dopler.
Absent – Schneider, Rankin.
Also Present - Clerk Price, Ryan Bump, Chief Fuller, Attorney Fuller, Harold French, and Sarah Ford.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: February 2011 IDOT information is available if interested. Hampton has invited the village to their pot luck on Friday. There will be a civic leader workshop if anyone is interested in attending.
CONSENT “Omnibus” Agenda: Bird motioned/Hemm seconded to approve the 12/10 Regular Minutes, 1/11 Monthly Bills, 12/10 Treasurers Report. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: Report as presented.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: A certified letter was sent to D. Snodgrass. He has 90 days to comply with the letter.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: No permits in December.
CEMETERY – Eggers:No report.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: There are three Village Trustee Positions open/4 year term and three packets turned in for the election on April 5, 2011.
FINANCE - Corson: Hemm motioned to donate $100 to the Riverdale Education Foundation/Dopler seconded. Corson, Eggers, Hemm, Dopler voted yes. Bird abstained. Motion carries.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: No report.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler: No report.
PERSONNEL – Corson:No report.
PLANNING – Bird: A planning meeting is set for February 8, 2011 at 6 p.m. to discuss the streetscape ordinance. Bird would like for the board to think of ideas for this. He would also like to have ideas for a village logo.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm:No report.
SEWER – Schneider: The readings are still low for the thaw that we have experienced.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:No report.
WATER – Schneider: No report.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: The resident at 1506-9th Ave. has received a notice from MidAmerican Energy to move his pool because it is too close to an electrical wire. The resident would like for the village to remove the street light this wire feeds. Eggers would like for the board to go take a look at this light and get some input as to what they think. Sending letters to neighbors to see how they feel was a suggestion. French said MidAmerican’s rule is the pool must be 22 ft. from the pool overhead and 5 ft. if the wire is buried.A parking handicap sign for the post office and in front of the village hall was discussed.Where to put a sign at the post office is a problem because the building is owned privately. It would be a hazard to put the sign in the actual parking area. Bump will strip the post office and village hall parking area as soon as he can this spring.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed Dopler motioned to adjourn/Corson seconded. All concurred.President ProTem Eggers adjourned this January 11, 2011-regular meeting at 7:26 p.m.
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VILLAGE CLERK
February 8, 2011
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President ProTem Hemm at 7:07 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Eggers, Hemm, Bird, and Dopler.
Absent – Schneider, Rankin.
Also Present - Clerk Price, Chief Fuller, Attorney Fuller, Harold French, and Sarah Ford, Jim Miller, Phil Stuepfert(Howard Greene), Paul Loete(MSA), Paul Schmitz, Leonard Bernhardt.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: Hemm reported the village received thank you notes from Riverdale Education Foundation, Ann’s Helping Hand, and residents pleased with the free garbage for the month of December. We received from the IL Dept. of Public Health, Honorable Mention for maintaining fluoridation compliance for 11 months in 2010. If anyone is interested in attending CLA Leadership Workshops we have the information. The village received a letter from the EPA that an evaluation is complete and Rapids City met water standards. Hemm stated that Rapids City’s water is wholesome and delicious. A request from the Q.C. Visitors Bureau was tabled.
CONSENT “Omnibus” Agenda: Dopler motioned/Eggers seconded to approve the 1/11 Regular Minutes, 2/11 Monthly Bills, 1/11 Treasurers Report. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: Report as presented.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: Fuller has research handicap parking and will talk with Ryan concerning it.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: Three permits in January. Jim Miller requested the village vacate a light pole by his property. The village agrees to vacate it if: His neighbors affected sign a petition that they don’t care if the light is vacated and Hemm will go with Miller and talk to the neighbors about this. Price will draft a petition. Plus, there is no cost to village from MidAmerican to vacate it. The board wants an assurance that MidAmerican will not charge the city.
CEMETERY – Eggers:No report.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: No report.
FINANCE - Corson: The board concurred to give $100 to Riverdale After Prom.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: No report.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler: No report.
PERSONNEL – Corson:No report.
PLANNING – Bird: A planning meeting was held before this regular meeting and went very well. They discussed revitalization for Rapids City and future development. The board is going to create a steering committee with the village to get feedback from citizens. The board has decided to have a planning meeting the third Thursday of each month at 7p.m. to discuss development ideas.The next meeting is March 17.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm:Paul Loete was here to discuss the agreement with MSA concerning the 15th Street drainage in the amount of $1800.00. The board decided to table this. Attorney Fuller will find out the actual size of the drainage easement. MSA will do a cost adjustment on running the drainage down the street instead of the ditch.
SEWER – Schneider: No report.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:No report.
WATER – Schneider: No report.
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Neighbors, Schmitz and Bernhardt of Mr. Snodgrass were in attendance and wanted an update on what is going on with him cleaning up his property. Fuller reported he has until approximately March 14th to clean up his property. If he doesn’t comply, we will follow village ordinance and he will be fined. Schmitz is concerned because he is going to have a hard time selling or renting his property, which shares a driveway with Mr. Snodgrass. He reported that his neighbor across the street had a realtor appraise his property and it declines their property 25%.The realtor said this is a problem.
NEW BUSINESS: Eggers would like to get an email list from village residents to be able to correspond with them in case of emergencies. Bird would like to see some type of signage to let citizens know what is going on in the city.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed Bird motioned to adjourn/Eggers seconded. All concurred.President ProTem Hemm adjourned this February 8, 2011-regular meeting at 8:14 p.m.
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VILLAGE CLERK
March 8, 2011
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President Rankin at 7:00 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Eggers, Hemm, Bird, Schneider, and Dopler (7:07).
Absent –
Also Present - Clerk Price, Attorney Fuller, and Sarah Ford, Paul Loete (MSA), Ryan Bump, Don Clark, Charlie and Gwen Crockett, Barb Dittmar, Wayne and Sally Brinkmeier.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: Rankin reported the village received a thank you from Riverdale After prom. We received an invite to the QC Farnum Dinner on March 11. The 2010 census is done and the village has 959 residents. This is up 6 from last census. Rankin is going to investigate the letter from IDOT concerning redoing Rt. 84 and the city’s share of $8510.
CONSENT “Omnibus” Agenda: Corson motioned/Hemm seconded to approve the 2/11 Regular Minutes, 3/11 Monthly Bills, 2/11 Treasurers Report, and the 2-8-11 Planning minutes. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: No report.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: Ryan is on top of the handicap parking issue. Rankin reported he talked to Snodgrass about his issue with cleaning up his yard. Snodgrass was cordial and said he has hired two young men to help him clean up. He needs an extension of 30 days and the village needs to see progress. The village should see progress by the next board meeting and this is not just shuffling things to another home in Rapids City. He needs to follow code; it must be in a garage that is completely enclosed.Attorney Fuller will send Snodgrass a letter of what the city expects and there will be a fine imposed if it is not cleaned up. The fine will range from $50 to $750. She will also address the canopy ordinance in the letter. Charlie Crockett feels the city should have an ordinance concerning storage sheds. Sally Brinkmeier said she listed the house next door and had to list it for far less than the house is worth because of Snodgrass’s yard. This affects others in the neighborhood. She thanked the board for trying to take care of this problem. Wayne Brinkmeier, a realtor, said he is trying to sell Rapids City and it is a deterrent when people see these types of yards. He also feels it is a health issue.He encouraged the board to drive down the neighbors drive to see the full scope of this problem.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: None.
CEMETERY – Eggers:No report.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: The Consolidated Election is April 5, 2011. The polls open at 6a.m. and close at 7p.m.
FINANCE - Corson: The board concurred to give $50 to Project Graduation, $25 to Midsummer Knight Read, Dopler motioned to give $125 to Riverdale Boosters/Schneider seconded. Corson, Eggers, Dopler, Schneider voted yes. Hemm, Bird abstained. Motion passed.Corson encouraged the board to take a look at the profit/loss paperwork. There will be a Committee of the Whole Meeting March 28 at 6 p.m. at the Village Hall to discuss the 2011-12 Operating Budget. Schneider motioned to purchase the reconditioned Toshiba e-Studio 255 with the remainder to be paid in the amount of $1516.30/Dopler seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. The QC Nuclear Volunteer Project is willing to help Rapids City with any cleaning or sprucing up in the city. Rankin will coordinate with Dopler, S. Ford to get this project going. Dopler is planning another clean up in possibly June, including another e-waste drop off. She will contact RICWMA beforehand.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: Eggers is going to explore the buildings ordinance.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler: Bump is going to get woodchips for the playground equipment.
PERSONNEL – Corson:No report.
PLANNING – Bird: The board has decided to have a planning meeting the third Thursday of each month at 7p.m. to discuss development ideas.The next meeting is March 17. The board decided to create a cross section (steering committee) of residents to come up with ideas of where the city would like to go with development. Eventually, Bird would like to hold an open house to discuss with all citizens where the city would like to go with development.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm:Schneider motioned to retain MSA in the amount of $1800 for professional services to address the drainage and scope of work on 15th Street/Eggers seconded. Eggers, Hemm, Dopler, and Schneider voted yes. Bird, Corson voted no. Motion passes. Attorney Fuller will get easement information on this.
SEWER – Schneider: It looks like the sewer is coming back up. Bump feels it is due to thaws. Bump is preparing for a flood. The manholes are secure already and the sewer lift station will be when it is needed. He will also do extra measures such as covering with plastic and sandbags. He will be attending a flood preparedness meeting on Thursday. The estimated time until the flood is three weeks. The office will prepare back flow letters soon and get them out.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:Will do an e-waste drop off again and a cleanup of the city.
WATER – Schneider: No report.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Eggers motioned to accept the intergovernmental agreement between Hampton and Rapids City relative to police protection as presented/Bird seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed Eggers motioned to adjourn/Corson seconded. All concurred.President Rankin adjourned this March 8, 2011-regular meeting at 8:18 p.m.
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VILLAGE CLERK
April 12, 2011
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President Rankin at 7:03 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
At this time Jeff Corson and Brenda Lack were sworn in.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Eggers, Hemm, Dopler, and Lack.
Absent – Bird.
Also Present - Clerk Price, Attorney Fuller, Steve Haring and Sarah Elliott (MSA), Ryan Bump, Chief Fuller, Harold French, Russell Kinkade, Mike Housenga, Louis Shelangouski.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: Rankin reported the village received thank you notes from River Valley Library Summer Reading and Project Graduation for our donation. Rankin attended the Northwest Municipal Assn. breakfast. He was part of a letter that was drafted and sent to Springfield opposing the state taking money from municipalities. This could take approximately $5600 from our general fund. We received a letter from the EPA certifying Ryan as our operator. Chief Fuller looked into signage and found the cost to be $4700. We will keep this on file.Rankin reminded trustees the Committee of the Whole meeting is April 14 at 6p.m.The IEPA requires radium testing every 3 years. We received notice of construction on I-80 Bridge lasting until mid May. The city may contest the census count. MidAmerican will be trimming trees in the area. Residents will be notified 21 days before work begins. We received our levy confirmation from Rock Island County, leveling $128,117.37, last year we received $111,056.07.
CONSENT “Omnibus” Agenda: Corson motioned/Dopler seconded to approve the 3/11 Regular Minutes, 4/11 Monthly Bills, 3/11 Treasurers Report. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: No report.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: The board decided Snodgrass must follow ordinance. Corson motioned Snodgrass must have a 50% reduction by Monday, April 8 or Chief Fuller will ticket him in the amount of $150/Dopler seconded. Corson, Eggers, Hemm, Dopler all voted yes. Lack abstained. Motion carries.Chief Fuller will contact Snodgrass this week so he is aware if he doesn’t get this taken care of, he will be fined. If he doesn’t pay, the city may refer it to the court.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: 3 permits. Mike Housenga wants to put a portable garage on his property at 415-15th Street to cover his camper. Eggers opposes because it is in direct violation of ordinance. Housenga was advised he may take this to planning and zoning to try to get a variance. Hemm and Miller got signatures from neighbors that they are in agreement that the light may be removed between the properties of 1506-9th Ave. and 904-16th street. Price will contact MidAmerican to let them know the village board approves of this.
CEMETERY – Eggers:No report.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: No report.
FINANCE - Corson: Corson motioned to approve the resolution to appropriate $85010.00, or so much that may be necessary, from money allotted to the Village, to pay its share of the cost of this improvement as provided by the agreement with the state of Illinois for improvement to IL Rt. 84 in Rapids City/Eggers seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: Eggers wants to talk to Harold about the number of out buildings on a lot. Harold said it is no more that 50% in Port Byron in the rear yard or side yard.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler: The Easter Egg Hunt is at 10a.m., April 16 at the Rapids City Community Center.
PERSONNEL – Corson:Joel Price will return as summer help in the amount of $10 an hour.
PLANNING – Bird: MSA gave a presentation on planning services they offer. The next planning meeting is April 21 at 7 p.m. Eggers thought the last meeting was productive.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm: Price will contact Paul Loete to see where he is at with the drainage scope of work.
SEWER – Schneider: The sewer bill was over 17k this month, but Ryan said the numbers are coming down. Ryan will do smoke testing when he can.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:No report.
WATER – Schneider: No report.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: The Great River Trail maps were put on hold. Eggers will contact Joe Taylor and inquire into this.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: There is nothing on the plans to resurface roads this year.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed Eggers motioned to adjourn/Hemm seconded. All concurred.President Rankin adjourned this April 12, 2011-regular meeting at 8:37 p.m.
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VILLAGE CLERK
May 10, 2011
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President Rankin at 7:00 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Eggers, Hemm, Bird, Dopler, and Lack.
Absent –
Also Present - Clerk Price, Attorney Fuller, Paul Loete (MSA), Ryan Bump, Harold French, Louis Shelangouski, Don Carey, PBFD/Rapids City Fire Protection District, Tammy Knapp, Kathy Overton, Dennis Hanks, Officer Wiley.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: Don Carey presented a monthly report from the fire dept. He said he will continue presenting a monthly report and is here to improve communications with the city. The board thanked him for coming and for their help. The new census is 959. Exelon is in an outage for approximately 30 days so beware of traffic. Ryan Bump completed the wastewater treatment class at Black Hawk College. Emilie received her certification from the Attorney General for The Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Act.
CONSENT “Omnibus” Agenda: Dopler motioned/Lack seconded to approve 4/11 Regular Minutes with the correction of $8510 for road resolution, 5/11 Monthly Bills, 4/11 Treasurers Report, 4/14/11 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: No report.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: None.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: 5 permits.
CEMETERY – Eggers:The city is considering cleaning up the old cemetery.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: No report.
FINANCE - Corson: The board held a Committee of the Whole Meeting April 14 to discuss the Appropriation/Operating Budget. Corson motioned to approve the May 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012 Appropriation Ordinance/Eggers seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Corson motioned to approve the May 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012 Operating Budget as presented. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Dopler motioned to approve sponsoring a softball team in the amount of $125 to RCYC/Lack seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Eggers motioned to approve paying Kent Klauer CPA to perform the audit in the amount of $8200/Dopler seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: Eggers talked to Harold about the number of out buildings on a lot. Harold said it is no more that 50% in Port Byron in the rear yard or side yard. LeClaire does not allow anymore than two out buildings. She will do some more homework on this matter.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler: Bump will get wood chips for the playground soon.
PERSONNEL – Corson:A committee meeting was held at 6 p.m. tonight and the board discussed wages and bonuses. Bird motioned to give a 3% cost of living increase to all employees and 2% bonus to each employee based on last year’s wages/Hemm seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
PLANNING – Bird: Paul Loete with MSA presented a report on how to fix the drainage problem on 15th.Before the city starts any work, Price will send a letter to the residents involved. The city needs to get some proposals on the work. The city needs to see what the cost is from outside vendors versus public works doing some of the work. The board was in agreement to use MFT funds for the work if possible.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: Shelangouski would like to see a “children playing” sign put up along 15th Street.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm: No report.
SEWER – Lack: The sewer numbers were down this month. Ryan reported the pumps ran 1 ½ hours but were up to 3 hours run time for about a week.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:June 18 is the city clean up day at 10am. MidAmerican has already donated bags and gloves. Bird motioned that if Allied will not donate a sign for us; the city can purchase a sign, not to exceed $200/Eggers seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Bird stated that he thought the new garbage cans have turned out to be an excellent choice for the city. Price will talk to Allied about a PDF of this year’s calendar for recycling. MB will put it on the website for residents to copy. Dopler will check with RICWMA about an e-waste date. In the meantime residents may drop any e-waste off at her home and she will dispose of it.
WATER – Schneider: Bump will come back with hydrant bids soon.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
OLD BUSINESS: The light pole has been taken down. K. Fuller and Rankin met with Snodgrass and he is going to have a yard sale soon. Whatever is left he will take to the auction house, then the rest will be scrapped. It will be cleaned up by the end of summer.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Tammy Knapp and Karen Overton requested permission to use the area by the gazebo as a turn-about for the tug run on Aug 13th. Barricades would need to be put up on 11th Ave. from 84 for approximately 1 1/2 hours. The boat dock will not have to be closed.The board thought this would be alright. Bump will bring the tractor bid for the next meeting.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed Dopler motioned to adjourn/Lack seconded. All concurred.President Rankin adjourned this May 10, 2011-regular meeting at 8:12 p.m.
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VILLAGE CLERK
June 14, 2011
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President Rankin at 7:00 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Eggers, Hemm, Bird, Dopler (7:03p.m.), and Lack.
Absent –Corson.
Also Present - Clerk Price, Attorney Fuller, Ryan Bump, Don Carey, PBFD/Rapids City Fire Protection District, Officer Dennis Hanks, Ladd Tucker (Allied), Russell Kindade, Sephanie Engholm, Haywood McKenna, Kenneth Strand, Don Clark, and John Clark.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: Don Carey presented a monthly report from the fire dept.There were 26 calls in Rapids City. We will be receiving a refund from IEMA for the snow storm in the amount of approximately $3300.92. Ryan talked to MSA (Paul Loete) and there will be revisions to the ditch project. Eggers motioned to accept the proposal to do the 15th Street ditch work, MFT Resolution, Municipal Estimate of Maintenance, and letter of agreement for MSA to complete MFT documentation, in the amount of $19,339.14/Lack seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. We received a letter from the DNR stating that we are in compliance with the Boat Access Grant regulatory requirements. Kurt Kelley is requesting several things with his duplex at 106-12th St.
1) The burn he wants to do must be arranged with the fire department 2) The tree he wants to take down is fine but at his own expense 3) the water meter can be pulled from the front 4) he cannot board up the windows. The board would like a letter drafted to Gary Polfliet (Planning and Zoning Chair) to let him know what is going on. Kelley may want to contact the neighbors to let them know what he plans to do.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: Dennis Hanks reported that Hampton hired a new part-time officer. His name is Chris Brooks and he lives in Rapids City. He is also with the R.I.C. Sheriff’s Department.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: None.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: 5 permits. McKenna said Snodgrass was making headway but needed more time. They are in the process of getting everything inside and covered. He eventually plans to remove all the out buildings. Allied has offered to donate a dumpster for them to clean up the property. Egger is concerned about the number of sheds on the property. Don Clark objected to the city providing a dumpster for this property.
CEMETERY – Eggers:Eggers is checking into getting money from the Oldham Trust Fund to purchase a GPS for the Public Works Dept. The old cemetery is on the to do list.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: No report.
FINANCE - Corson: No report.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: Eggers motioned to approve the Prevailing Wage Ordinance as presented/Hemm seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Eggers and Fuller will work on a draft of an ordinance concerning accessory buildings.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler: Bump will get wood chips for the playground soon. The ball diamonds need new bases and a chalker. Bird offered to purchase these for the parks. Ryan will get prices together for them.Ryan is going to till up the fields and put lime on them.
PERSONNEL – Corson:No report.
PLANNING – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: Bird is concerned about safety with the state troopers parking on the bike path. Officer Hanks will contact Bill Francis concerning this. Ryan did a great job cleaning up roads after the storms.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm: No report.
SEWER – Lack: The sewer numbers were down this month. Good job in keeping the lift station open while the power was out.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:June 18 is the city clean up day at 10am. The village thanked Allied for donating the signs for the clean-up and e-waste drop off. Allied presented a plack for the actual amount of recycling for 2010 was 75.5 tons.
WATER – Lack: No report.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Eggers motioned to approve $195 for the GRT maps/Dopler seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.Price will try to find out who the landlord is for the post office and contact them about the handicap sign.
NEW BUSINESS: Dopler said she contacted Phoenix and requested they put a fence along the property where the trucks park. The city cannot make someone put a fence up. Rankin suggested Dopler put a fence around her yard. The board will look into this matter.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Don Clark wanted to know how to look up village ordinances. He was told he could come into the village hall and check out an ordinance book. He was also concerned about the ditch work that the village is going to have done. Ken Strand was here to let the village know he complied with the letter he received from the police. He didn’t want his vehicle towed while he was out of town. His vehicle will not be towed. Keenan Schumacher was here to request access to the property he owns at 417-17th St. from the easement on 18th Street.This property is landlocked.He was told he needed to talk to Mr. Ellis concerning this.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed Dopler motioned to adjourn/Lack seconded. All concurred.President Rankin adjourned this June 14, 2011-regular meeting at 8:31 p.m.
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VILLAGE CLERK
July 12, 2011
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President Rankin at 7:00 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Eggers, Bird, and Lack.
Absent –Hemm, Dopler.
Also Present – Deputy Clerk Doty, Attorney Fuller, Ryan Bump, Don Carey, PBFD/Rapids City Fire Protection District, Officer Tom Wiley, Don Clark, Louis Shelangouski, and Sarah Ford.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: Don Carey presented a monthly report from the fire dept.There were 38 calls by Rapids City Fire Protection District with 6 calls in Rapids City.IDOT reported they plan to be done paving RT 84 in Rapids City and Port Byron before Tug Fest.MFT approved the preliminary plans for the 15th Street ditch work.Final plans should be approved and work started by 15th of August.The IL Comptroller now requires FY 2011 Annual Audit Report to be E-filed when done.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: Eggers requested board to look into requirements wanted to revise the unattached structures/storage ordinance.A committee meeting for Ord. & Licenses will be held on Aug. 9, 2011 at 6 pm to discuss options and wording.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler:No report.
PERSONNEL – Corson:No report.
PLANNING – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm: No report.Ryan Bump asked board to purchase a tractor/loader from Maloney Equipment at a cost of $23, 900, before trade in.Lack motioned to accept the bid from Maloney Equipment at a cost of $23,900 for a John Deere 5045E tractor/ loader/ Corson seconded.All present voted yes. Motion carries.
SEWER – Lack: The sewer numbers were down this month.Public Works is going to try to do smoke testing on lines this month.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report
SEWER – Lack: The sewer numbers were down this month.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:No report.
WATER – Lack: The current Deposit required for new residents needs to be raised and the delinquency of bills needs to be addressed.A Water & Sewer Committee meeting will be held on July 21, 2011 at 6 pm to decide on appropriate ordinance changes.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
OLD BUSINESS: Board is waiting to paint parking spots at Post office to make sure of legal issues.The clean-up last month went well. Thank you to all who helped.Bird reported pilling on corners and poor transition from road resurfacing done a few years ago up in Eagle Pointe, see about recourse.The property at 106 12th Ave. was discussed and need to confirm if we can legally stop him from boarding up windows.Eggers opposed to boarding up. Resident noted that salt building has windows boarded.
NEW BUSINESS:Property located on 9th Avenue and 17th Street needs to be inspected due to wild animals entering and leaving the structure which is unoccupied. Ryan will talk to MSA about ditch project and report to Louis Shelangouski.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Mr. Clark brought up the parking of motor homes in front of residences.Mr. Shelangouski would like to make sure Building Permits are displayed when works is being done.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed Eggers motioned to adjourn/Lack seconded. All concurred.President Rankin adjourned this July 12, 2011-regular meeting at 8:01 p.m.
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Deputy Village Clerk
August 9, 2011
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President ProTem Bird at 7:00 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Eggers, Hemm, Dopler, and Lack.
Absent –President Rankin.
Also Present – Clerk Price, Attorney Fuller, Ryan Bump, Don Carey, PBFD/Rapids City Fire Protection District, Chief Fuller, Don Clark, Louis Shelangouski, Sarah Ford, Harold French, Don Thompson, Chris Frey, Chris and Russell Kinkade.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: Don Carey presented a monthly report from the fire dept.The pancake breakfast is Saturday, August 13 from 7-1. There will also be a sprinkler demonstration. Mary Beth will put it on the website.We will close 11th Street during the tug race, along with one parking spot. The boat dock will remain open.
CONSENT “Omnibus” Agenda: Eggers motioned/ Dopler seconded to approve 7/11 Regular Minutes, 8/11 Monthly Bills, 7/11 Treasurers Report and 7-21 Sewer minutes. All present voted yes.Motion carries.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: There is an issue with a resident putting dog feces along a fence and the odor is affecting the neighbors.D. Thompson contacted the health dept. and this is not considered a nuisance. Kim will put thought into this and get back to the board. Bird suggested corresponding with a letter as to being a good neighbor.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: No report.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: 6 permits.
CEMETERY – Eggers:A letter has been sent to the Oldham Trust to purchase a GPS unit, laptop, along with various accessories.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: No report.
FINANCE - Corson: Corson motioned to pass a resolution to move $50K into CD’s to retain FDIC standing/Eggers seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: There was an ordinance meeting at 6 tonight and the committee decided to propose the following be made ordinance for accessory buildings:No more than 4 detached accessory buildings, it can’t be larger than 50% of any yard, can’t be taller than the principal dwelling, or larger than the living quarters of the principal dwelling.Egger wants the board to review the sign ordinance. Title 9, Ch.1, pages 16-27 and Title 9, Ch.3, pages 1-3. The board can revisit this later.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler:No report.
PERSONNEL – Corson:No report.
PLANNING – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm: The new tractor will be here this week. The city is getting $3500 for trade in of our old tractor.
SEWER – Lack: The board decided the following at the July 21 committee meeting: $150 shut off with no charge to turn back on, to raise the water deposit for new residents to $100, and the cost of locating curb boxes is to be assessed to the homeowner. Dopler motioned/Lack seconded to accept these changes. All present voted yes. Motion carries.A sewer main was plugged and sewage backed up into a resident’s basement.The city has contacted the insurance company and they are sending an investigator to look into this matter. Ryan and Corson will make calls to see if we can get an independent inspector to help with this matter. The plumber at this site said the homeowner did have a backflow preventer. Ryan is checking into a powder that can be put into the sewer lines to help with maintenance each year. Price will keep the board aware of the progress with this matter.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:No report.
WATER – Lack: No report.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
OLD BUSINESS: No smoke testing has been done yet. The Handicap signs have been painted on the pavement at the post office, boat launch area, and the city hall. Joel did a great job on the stripes.
NEW BUSINESS:None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: L. Shelangouski wanted an update on the 15th Street ditch project. Bump reported it is suppose to begin August 15. MFT was released and the bids went out Friday. Shelangouski wants the city to cover the drainage ditch up with dirt. Shelangouski was told that it is a natural drainage ditch and is still our easement.The city would be creating bigger problems if we filled in this drainage ditch and Bump felt it was not in the cities best interest to fill it in.Attorney Fuller said that she was going to advise the board to put a halt on this project because she wasn’t going to be threatened with a lawsuit. She was going to call a special meeting and was going to contact IML and Attorney Phares.We would get to the bottom of this once and for all and go to court if we had to. Under advisement from the attorney Eggers motioned to put a hold on the project as it relates to the 15th Street ditch project/Hemm seconded. Corson, Eggers, Hemm, Lack all voted yes. Dopler voted no. Motion carries.There were other ditch inquiries and Bird said he felt part of the problem is the lack of curb and gutter. Chris Frey was here to thank the board for their cooperation with the tug run.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed Eggers motioned to adjourn/Corson seconded. All concurred.President ProTem Bird adjourned this August 9, 2011-regular meeting at 7:55 p.m.
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Village Clerk
September 13, 2011
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President Rankin at 7:00 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Hemm, Dopler, and Lack.
Absent –Eggers, Bird.
Also Present – Clerk Price, Attorney Fuller, Ryan Bump, Chief Fuller, Don Clark, Sarah Ford, and Russell Kinkade.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: A monthly report from the fire dept. was presented. D. Carey is the Fire Chief now.Rapids City’s tax valuation has increased from last year. Price will present the board with the tax levy staying the same and under the 5%. Chief Fuller presented the board with a golf cart ordinance for the board to review and take under consideration.
CONSENT “Omnibus” Agenda: Dopler motioned/ Lack seconded to approve 8/11 Regular Minutes, 9/11 Monthly Bills, 8/11 Treasurers Report, 8/9 Ordinance minutes and 8/18 Planning minutes. All present voted yes.Motion carries.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: Report as presented.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: Fuller has been in contact with Bill Phares, L. Shelangouski’s attorney. Phares agrees with the city that the drainage easement will be kept by the city.Fuller talked to another plumber concerning Joan Bowser’s sewer back up issue as to if the plumber has some responsibility to this back up. The plumber was noncommittal. Fuller will contact TMI and request they be responsible for half the bill. Greg stated it is not the residents fault at all; the city does not require back flow preventers at this time. Ryan is meeting with the salesperson that sells the chemical that can be used to prevent back up with the sewer in dry conditions.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: 3 permits.
CEMETERY – Eggers:No report.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: No report.
FINANCE - Corson: Lack suggested and the board agreed to give a donation of $100 to the Jr. Rams Basketball.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: Rankin asked the board to review the ordinance for accessory buildings. Price will meet with Eggers on these revisions. This issue was tabled.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler:Rankin would like Rapids City to consider having something down at our gazebo to coincide with Tug fest next year. He suggested having the high school put on a show. Halloween has been set for Oct. 31, 5-7:30p.m. The Rapids City Community Center party from 4-5 which will serve hot dogs and treats before the children trick or treat. The police will be there to hand out candy. The board concurred to give the police $100 toward the purchase of candy.
PERSONNEL – Corson:No report.
PLANNING – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: Ryan reported there was a wash out in the entrance to Eagle Pointe and he put fill in there again.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm: Legacy bid came in at $17,995.00 and Phoenix came in at $11, 250.00 for ditch work on 15th St. Dopler motioned to accept the bid from Phoenix Corp. in the amount of $11,250.00/Corson seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. K. Fuller has researched storm water plans. She will get these to Hemm to review.
SEWER – Lack: No report.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:No report.
WATER – Lack: Hemm motioned if Perry Hansen approaches the board about a $57.00 reduction in his water bill, the board will give it to him/Dopler seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed Lack motioned to adjourn this meeting. All concurred.President Rankin adjourned this September 13, 2011-regular meeting at 7:35 p.m.
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Village Clerk
October 11, 2011
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President Rankin at 7:00 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Eggers, Dopler, and Lack.
Absent –Hemm, Bird.
Also Present – Clerk Price, Attorney Fuller, Ryan Bump, Sarah Ford, Fire Chief Carey, Officer Wiley, and Russell Kinkade.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: A monthly report from the fire dept. was presented.Chief Carey reported it has been a slow month. The fire dept. will have a party at the fire station on Halloween night. They will have hot dogs, chips, treats and everyone is welcome.President Rankin declared and Proclaimed September 19 through September 25 (Gold Star Mothers Day) as Gold Star Mothers Week. The city received a thank you from Riverdale Boosters for their donation. RICWMA is having an electronic recycling collection event on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 8a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rock Island County Fairgrounds.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: Report as presented.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: Fuller researched handicap signs and found that the building owners are responsible to put up signage. She found an ordinance where animal waste is considered a nuisance. We will amend our ordinance to include this. Fuller hasn’t heard from TMI concerning Joan Bowser’s sewer issue. Fuller feels we should pay the Blaze bill and pursue reimbursement from TMI. We need to set a procedure from now on if this happens again. Bump said we do not require backflow preventers by ordinance.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: 3 permits.
CEMETERY – Eggers:No report.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: No report.
FINANCE - Corson: There was discussion about refinancing the loan with PBSB. The city received a quote from PBSB to refinance with a five year fixed. The payment would be $1949.82. We also received a quote from Blackhawk State Bank. They will refinance our seven year loan piggybacking the two loans at 4% interest. Payment would be approximately $4655.24. We still haven’t gotten a quote from National Bank. The board put this on hold until we get the 3rd quote and we find out if we will be penalized if we pay off the loan early.The board is donating $25 to Family Reading Night at the Elementary School. After discussion on e-billing and pay pal for water bills the city decided to not do anything with it. Eggers motioned/Dopler seconded to approve the Tax Levy Ordinance with the levy estimated at .5386. All present voted yes. Motion carries. This does not require a truth and taxation hearing because it is under 5% levied from the previous year.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: The board put a hold on the zoning ordinance presented for building requirements to look up exemptions. Mary Beth suggested we look into controlling antennas on towers in the city limits and wind generators.The board discussed the golf cart ordinance. Corson felt that Rapids City didn’t have a need for a golf cart ordinance. Wiley suggested the city take their time and do research on this ordinance before they pass it. He said three quarters of the ordinance is in violation of state law.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler:Dopler said the park equipment at the 4th Ave. park is in disrepair. The city needs to look into purchasing new equipment in next year’s budget. Halloween has been set for Oct. 31, 5-7:30p.m. The Rapids City Community Center party from 4-5 which will serve hot dogs and treats before the children trick or treat.
PERSONNEL – Corson:No report.
PLANNING – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm: Eggers motioned to accept the quote from Chuck McClaine to do the street work on the 17th Street sink hole not to exceed $3500 and also contingent on a quote in writing and he take a business license out with the city /Corson seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. K. Fuller brought storm water plans for Hemm to review. Dopler motioned to accept the proposed bid from Force & Sons for a 1400601SS Salt Dogg Electric Stainless Steel hopper Spreader not to exceed $5000.00/Lack seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
SEWER – Lack: The sewer bill is down. Rankin said he wants the public works to smoke test the sewer lines in the next month if the weather clears.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:Dopler motioned to give the residents a month of free garbage in December/Eggers seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.It was suggested to do a hazardous waste pick up. This is something that would need to be organized with RICWMA. Transportation may be a problem with hazardous waste.
WATER – Lack: Lack motioned to let Ryan and Mark attend the IRWA conference October 25 and 26 at a cost of $125 pp and $95 hotel/Eggers seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed President Rankin adjourned this October 11, 2011-regular meeting at 8:20 p.m _______________________________________
Village Clerk
November 8, 2011
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President Rankin at 7:00 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Eggers, Hemm, Bird, Dopler, and Lack.
Absent –
Also Present – Clerk Price, Attorney Fuller, Ryan Bump, Sarah Ford, and Chief Fuller.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: A monthly report from the fire dept. was presented.The Rock Island County Clerk informed the village that there will be redistricting and will not be using our facility any longer for voting. RIC will put notification up the night before at our facility directing voters to the new place to vote. They will pick up voting supplies in February. We received a thank you from Riverdale Family Reading for our donation. The village is donating $25 to Festival of Trees to support the arts. The NW Municipal Dinner is November 9 if anyone is interested in attending. Frontier is raising rates.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: Report as presented.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: Fuller talked to Terri Bloomfield of TMI concerning the bill for Joan Bowser. They are not willing to pay any of these bills at this time. The city needs to be proactive on this and be prepared in case this arises again. There will be a Sewer Committee Meeting, December 13, 2011 at 6p.m. to discuss this issue.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: 3 permits.
CEMETERY – Eggers:In the spring Eggers will do a cleanup of the small cemetery behind the village hall and look into possibly putting a fence around it.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: No report.
FINANCE - Corson: Eggers motioned to approve the 2012 Contribution renewal with IML Risk management in the amount of $14,722.00/Dopler seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Dopler motioned to accept PBSB revised proposal for refinance of loan #300294-10 to a 5 year note with fixed rate of interest at 3.5%, fully amortizing, no balloon payment, payment based on current principal balance/Bird seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: Dopler motioned to accept the amended Zoning Ordinance Title IX, Article 2, Section 1, 1.1, Accessory Buildings as presented/Eggers seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Dopler motioned to accept the amended Community Protection Ordinance, Title II, Chapter 5, Article 2, Section 10.3 as presented/Eggers seconded.All present voted yes. Motion carries. Eggers is researching zoning on antennas in communities and keeping revenue for the city.Eggers feel the city needs to look into the sign ordinance because there are signs popping up throughout the city and this issue has been brought to her attention.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler:Dopler said the Rapids City Halloween Party went well. MidAmerican Energy donated Halloween bags for the children. Dopler is looking into park equipment for the small park on 4th Avenue and 14th Street. It is expensive.
PERSONNEL – Corson:No report.
PLANNING – Bird: The Planning Meetings will be switched to quarterly. The next meeting will be January 12, 2012 at 6 p.m.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm: Bump will purchase new flags and look into a new pole for the board room.
SEWER – Lack: The sewer bill is down. Bump has the powder to put in the sewer system to prevent back up. Rankin is concerned about the exposed sewer line in the woods.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:No report.
WATER – Lack: No report.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
OLD BUSINESS: The board would like to see a cohesive look along highway 84. MidAmerican Energy donates money to go toward banners. The board would like to replace all of the banners and put one on each pole. Eggers motioned for Ryan to rent a JLG lift for two uses at the going rate to hang banners for the holiday/Dopler seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Ryan can sign off of the bond for ditch work. Eggers is concerned about the safety on the RR crossing. The city has permission from the railroad to put cold patch down for now.
NEW BUSINESS:Fuller will bring the file on the Price home to the next meeting. Eggers motioned to put a street sign up beside the resale shop not to exceed $250.00/Dopler seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed President Rankin adjourned this November 8, 2011-regular meeting at 8:03 p.m.
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President Rankin at 7:00 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Dopler, and Lack.
Absent –Eggers, Hemm, and Bird.
Also Present – Clerk Price, Attorney Fuller, Ryan Bump, Devon Spencer, Don Carey, Darosa’s, and Chief Fuller.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: A monthly report from the fire dept. was presented.Rankin motioned to give a donation to The Firefighters Assn in the amount of $250/Dopler seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Mediacom will be increasing rates, Barb Anders sent a thank you for fixing 17th Street and making it safer, and theaudit with MFT was in agreement with DOT records.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: Report as presented.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: Fuller is in contact with Michael Price who lives in Florida. He knows his house is in disrepair and is moving forward with selling this property. The city may have to pursue other action with the issue concerning TMI.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: No report.
CEMETERY – Eggers:No report.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: No report.
FINANCE - Corson: Rankin motioned to approve the supplemental resolution in the amount of $2586.43/Lack seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Rankin did discuss with Steve Haring of MSA about the issues concerning this project and why we had to do more work than expected and why things were overlooked by the engineers.The village is giving the Riverdale Education Foundation Scholarship $100. Rankin motioned to approve the 2012 Healthcare increase to $7572.00 for the year with Health Alliance/Corson seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Dopler motioned to renew the dental/vision for 2012 with United Healthcare with a monthly payment of $85.54/Corson seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Dopler motion to give Christmas bonus as follows: Bump, Price, Misfeldt each $250 and Gall, Doty, French, K. Fuller each $150/Rankin seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: Rankin said that the new ordinances the trustees were given should be inserted in their books.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler:We didn’t have a good turnout for the children’s Christmas party. Dopler is looking into park equipment for the small park on 4th Avenue and 14th Street.She has several ideas.
PERSONNEL – Corson:No report.
PLANNING – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm: There have been several complaints about the things that are happening at the residence that is on the corner of 14th and 1st Ave A.The street was blocked by cars when the ambulance was called to that street, fires are going after sunset and are bigger than set by ordinance, no permit was taken for roofing,and the culvert that was damaged by his equipment needs to be repaired. Price will contact Hedeen and tell him about these complaints.
SEWER – Lack: Bump has found a way to get to the exposed sewer pipe in the ravine on top of the hill. Devon thanked the village for fixing his ditch and asked for a reduction on his sewer bill because he had a leak. The water didn’t go through the sewer system. Lack motioned to reduce Devon’s sewer bill by $182.27/Corson seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:No report.
WATER – Lack: The city had a water main break on 17th St and is now fixed. The volume is back to normal also.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Devon asked for zoning on a residential property. Darosa wanted to know if the city was going to plow 19th Street. The board told him they were not because this sign was posted for 911. This is not a city street, it is a private lane.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed President Rankin adjourned this December 13, 2011-regular meeting at 7:33 p.m.
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_______________________________________ Village Clerk
December 13, 2011
Village of Rapids City
Rock Island County, Illinois
This Regular Board meeting was called to order by President Rankin at 7:00 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:Present – Corson, Dopler, and Lack.
Absent –Eggers, Hemm, and Bird.
Also Present – Clerk Price, Attorney Fuller, Ryan Bump, Devon Spencer, Don Carey, Darosa’s, and Chief Fuller.
A quorum was established.
PRESIDENT RANKIN: A monthly report from the fire dept. was presented.Rankin motioned to give a donation to The Firefighters Assn in the amount of $250/Dopler seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Mediacom will be increasing rates, Barb Anders sent a thank you for fixing 17th Street and making it safer, and theaudit with MFT was in agreement with DOT records.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Fuller: Report as presented.
ATTORNEY - Fuller: Fuller is in contact with Michael Price who lives in Florida. He knows his house is in disrepair and is moving forward with selling this property. The city may have to pursue other action with the issue concerning TMI.
BUILDING & ZONING – Hemm: No report.
CEMETERY – Eggers:No report.
ELECTIONS – Rankin: No report.
FINANCE - Corson: Rankin motioned to approve the supplemental resolution in the amount of $2586.43/Lack seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Rankin did discuss with Steve Haring of MSA about the issues concerning this project and why we had to do more work than expected and why things were overlooked by the engineers.The village is giving the Riverdale Education Foundation Scholarship $100. Rankin motioned to approve the 2012 Healthcare increase to $7572.00 for the year with Health Alliance/Corson seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Dopler motioned to renew the dental/vision for 2012 with United Healthcare with a monthly payment of $85.54/Corson seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries. Dopler motion to give Christmas bonus as follows: Bump, Price, Misfeldt each $250 and Gall, Doty, French, K. Fuller each $150/Rankin seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
ORDINANCE & LICENSES – Eggers: Rankin said that the new ordinances the trustees were given should be inserted in their books.
PARKS & RECREATION – Dopler:We didn’t have a good turnout for the children’s Christmas party. Dopler is looking into park equipment for the small park on 4th Avenue and 14th Street.She has several ideas.
PERSONNEL – Corson:No report.
PLANNING – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY – Bird: No report.
PUBLIC WORKS – Hemm: There have been several complaints about the things that are happening at the residence that is on the corner of 14th and 1st Ave A.The street was blocked by cars when the ambulance was called to that street, fires are going after sunset and are bigger than set by ordinance, no permit was taken for roofing,and the culvert that was damaged by his equipment needs to be repaired. Price will contact Hedeen and tell him about these complaints.
SEWER – Lack: Bump has found a way to get to the exposed sewer pipe in the ravine on top of the hill. Devon thanked the village for fixing his ditch and asked for a reduction on his sewer bill because he had a leak. The water didn’t go through the sewer system. Lack motioned to reduce Devon’s sewer bill by $182.27/Corson seconded. All present voted yes. Motion carries.
WASTE MANAGEMENT – Dopler:No report.
WATER – Lack: The city had a water main break on 17th St and is now fixed. The volume is back to normal also.
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND/OR ORDINANCES BY THE TRUSTEES: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Devon asked for zoning on a residential property. Darosa wanted to know if the city was going to plow 19th Street. The board told him they were not because this sign was posted for 911. This is not a city street, it is a private lane.
CLOSED SESSION: None.
With nothing further to be discussed President Rankin adjourned this December 13, 2011-regular meeting at 7:33 p.m.
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Village Clerk
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