City of Rochelle Council Chambers
420 North 6th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068

I. CALL TO ORDER:

• Pledge to the Flag
• Prayer

II. ROLL CALL:

III. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, ETC:

IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

• Mayor -- default Appointment to Railroad Advisory Board
• Council Members
• Employee Introductions -- default Al Corl Employee Intro ;  default Erik Crawford Employee Intro

V. PUBLIC COMMENTARY:

VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:

• 1) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIBUS VOTE with Recommendations:

• a) Approve Minutes of City Council Meeting - default January 10, 2011
• b) Accept and Place on File Minutes of Stormwater Advisory Commission Meeting - default June 16, 2010
• c) Accept and Place on File Minutes of Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - default January 3, 2011
• d) Approve Bills - 12/23/2010-01/06/2011; 01/07/2011-01/13/2011
• e) Approve Payroll - default 12/27/10-01/09/10
• f) Accept and Place on File default Police Department 2010 Annual Report
• g) Accept and Place on File Annual default Community Development 2010 Annual Report

• 2) Appointment of City Manager
• 3) Public Hearing Amendment of 20th Street Annexation Agreement

I. DISCUSSION ITEMS:

II. EXECUTIVE SESSION

III. ADJOURNMENT

BUSINESS ITEMS: DETAIL

Agenda Item #2 - Appointment of Interim City Manager

Agenda Item #3 - Public Hearing Amendment of 20th Street Annexation Agreement (Formery Squire's Landing West)

References:

default Attached Amended Annexation Agreement - Redlined

default Attached Amended Annexation Agreement with Exhibits - Clean Copy

Recommend Action:

Conduct the Public Hearing

History & Fact:

On May 23, 2005 the Mayor and Council approved an annexation agreement between the City and Squires Landing, LLC for 151.09 acres west of 20th Street from 8th Avenue north. In addition, ordinances were approved on that date to annex and zone the property PUD-R. In 2006 Wiseman Hughes Enterprises had an option on the property and submitted petitions to develop the Silverwood Subdivision. On October 17, 2006 the Mayor and Council approved a Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary Plat/PUD Plat and Planned Unit Development Agreement for the Silverwood Subdivision but these agreements were never executed.

Discussion:

The property has since been purchased by AKCK, LLC. A representative of AKCK, LLC has met with City staff to discuss modifications to the original annexation agreement with the intent of developing the 20th Street Subdivision. City Attorney, Alan Cooper, will provide information on the proposed modifications and respond to questions from the Mayor and City Council. It is anticipated that this item will be included as an action item on the February 14, 2011 City Council agenda.

Recommendation:

Conduct the Required Public Hearing

Our Vision
A vibrant community where all can thrive.

Our Mission
To provide a safe, connected and innovative community with professional, personalized and impartial services.

Our Values

Community Inclusivity and Engagement means we value the cultural and social diversity that is reflected in our community. We welcome the changes and new perspectives that this diversity brings.

Individual | Respectful | Compassionate | Ethical

Core Service Delivery means we encourage employees to exercise independent judgement in meeting customer needs through professional service. We support continuing education and training for all staff members.

Proactive | Committed | Reliable | Efficient

Economic and Business Development means we create a simplified range of opportunities for all types of business recruitment and retention. We value strong collaborations with elected officials and regional economic development organizations to promote and market the region for industrial and commercial growth.

Capable | Business-Friendly | Growing | Intentional

Financial Management and Stability means we believe integrity, fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds is essential for citizen confidence in government. We are committed to attainable performance measures based on a secure strategic plan.

Transparent | Stable | Accountable | Steward

Infrastructure Effectiveness and Improvement means we provide a maintained and reliable infrastructure for all members of the community while continuing to find innovative ways to improve the delivery of services.

Affordable | Local | Sustainable | Strategic

May I bring up an item of concern to the Council at a meeting?

The City Council has provided a permanent placement at the beginning of the Agenda for citizens' request to address the Council called Public Commentary. Public Commentary is held before Business Items. Before the meeting, anyone who wishes to discuss any item including those on the agenda, must present in writing to the City Clerk: their name, address and the subject matter on which they wish to speak. During Public Commentary, the Mayor will ask those people on the list to address the City Council. Each person will have a maximum of five minutes to speak. A person can only address the Council one time during the Public Commentary. There will be no pubilc commentary during the Business Items, except during a Public Hearing.

Download the Public Commentary Form here:    pdf Public Commentary Form (60 KB)

How do I communicate with the Council if I'm hearing impaired or physically challenged?

Phone 562-6161 by Friday prior to the Council meeting. Rochelle City Hall has a wheelchair ramp entrance off the side parking lot and is equipped with an elevator that meets ADA requirements.

I know the City Council adopted an Ordinance, Agreement, or Resolution. How do I find it?

Contact the City Clerk's Office. We keep records beginning in 1853 and we can search by subject, date or by document.

How can I obtain the City Council Agenda and Minutes?

Upon request, the Agenda can be obtained in any of the following ways: By calling the City Clerk's office 562-6161 the Agenda can be: Faxed to you Mailed (at no charge to you) By Internet: www.cityofrochelle.net Click on City Clerk Click on Agenda/Minutes or Picked up in the City Clerk's office. You may receive the Minutes by mail for $30/year, by sending a request for same with your name and address; or you can access the Minutes for free by Internet.

How do I reach my Council Representative?

The Mayor and Council Members are voted at-large. The City Clerk's Office can inform you who your Council Members are and can provide phone numbers and addresses. You can also go to the website for City Council.

When and where are City Council meetings held?

The City Council meets for formal business sessions on the second and fourth Mondays of the month beginning at 6:30 P.M. These meetings are open to the public. From time to time the Council will meet in a Special Council Meeting or a Committee of the Whole. Notice will be given to the media for publication of those meetings. Meetings are held in Council Chambers on the 1st floor of City Hall. The meetings are open to the public. WRHL radio carries the Council meetings.