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Silvis council unanimously approves IML conference ordinance, El Pueblo RDA and releases past closed-session minutes
Summary
The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2024-24 (IML Annual Conference), approved El Pueblo RDA, and voted to approve, release and destroy certain closed-session minutes spanning 2007–2013.
Silvis City Council members voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 2024-24, authorizing attendance or participation related to the Illinois Municipal League annual conference. Alderman Doug Greer moved the ordinance and Alderman Dave Rice seconded; the final roll call recorded an 8–0 vote in favor.
In the same meeting the council approved the El Pueblo RDA item after a motion by Alderman Rick Lohse. That motion also passed on an 8–0 vote.
Later, following an executive session called under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) to review closed-session minutes, the council approved previously prepared closed-session minutes spanning April 7, 2007, through Oct. 1, 2013, with suggested amendments; the council also voted to release the approved minutes and destroy the related recordings. Those motions carried unanimously.
Staff reports during the meeting were brief. Fire Department remarks included a fundraising note: Fire Chief Winters said the department still had a few $50 raffle tickets available. During informational reports, Alderman Craig Pirmann asked the City Clerk about offering MP3 downloads in addition to SoundCloud-hosted meeting audio; Clerk Amy Malmstrom said she would ask the website developer.
The council adjourned following the votes and additional comments.
