26 Jan 2013

Davenport Community Improvement Corporation Agenda

By Jackie E. Holecek

Monday, January 28, 2013 - Noon 

Colonel Davenport Room, River Center South, Second Floor Davenport, Iowa 

I. Welcome 

II. January 17 Minutes 

III. Old Business 

a. Directors & Officers Liability Insurance 

b. Casino Developer / Operator Proposal Review Status 

c. DCIC / RDA Agreement Status 

IV. New Business 

a. Status of DCIC / City Agreement 

b. Casino Developer / Operator Proposal Recommendation                  

Discussion & Potential Vote 

V. Public Questions  

VI. Adjourn

26 Jan 2013

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action **Friday, January 25, 2013**

By William Palmisano

CHICAGO- January 25, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 1299   

An Act Concerning: Revenue  

Allows a referendum to combine the question of a maximum aggregate extension with the question of forming or establishing a new taxing district.  

Action: Signed  

Effective Date: June 1  

   

Bill No.: HB 3804  

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law  

Makes various technical changes to the Criminal Code of 1961 including changing the short title of the Criminal Code of 1961 to the Criminal Code of 2012.  

Action: Signed  

Effective Date:  Immediately  

 

Bill No.: HB 3816

An Act Concerning: State Government

Transfers certain violence prevention responsibilities from the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and creates the Violence Prevention Fund.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Effective immediately, some sections take effect June 30

Bill No.: HB 4866

An Act Concerning: Business

Requires gas stations to provide by Jan. 1, 2014 at least one ADA compliant motor fuel dispenser and display a direct telephone number to the station at the dispenser.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: June 1

Bill No.: HB 5315

An Act Concerning: Government

Allows commissioners of drainage districts and directors of soil and water conservation districts to participate in alternative, non-electronic training of the Open Meetings Act and sets requirements for the alternative course of training.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

Bill No.: HB 5495

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Establishes the aggregate extension base for West Northfield School District No. 31 in Cook County as $12,654,592 for levy year 2012.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

Bill No.: HB 5528

An Act Concerning: Safety

Creates the First Informer Broadcasters Act which ensures training and planning for broadcasters responding to disasters.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

Bill No.: HB 5825

An Act Concerning: Education

Makes the State Charter School Commission an independent commission and provides that the State Board Education shall provide administrative support to the Commission as needed.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

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26 Jan 2013

Smiddy Encourages Residents in Need to Apply for Heating Assistance

By Rep. Mike Smiddy

PORT BYRON, IL - Winter is in full swing, and state Rep. Mike Smiddy (D?Hillsdale) isencouraging residents struggling to pay their heating bills to apply for assistance through thestate's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Eligible households couldreceive reconnection assistance, emergency furnace assistance, or a one-time payment or regularassistance in paying a gas or electric bill.

"LIHEAP is a lifesaving resource for families that need a little extra help to make it through thewinter," said Smiddy. "Residents need to know that there is help out there to prevent having theirheat shut off, especially as temperatures continue to drop."

To be eligible for the program, household monthly incomes must be no greater than $1,396 for ahousehold of one, $1,891 for a household of two, $2,386 for a household of three, or $2,881 fora household of four.

Additional income guidelines can be found at www.LIHEAPIllinois.com orby calling (877) 411-9276.

Applicants must provide proof of income for the 30-day period before the application date, acopy of their heat or electric bill issued within the previous 30 days, proof of Social Securitynumber for every resident in the house, and documentation of assistance received through otherpublic programs such as TANF or SNAP. Grants are issued until available funding runs out, andresidents are encouraged to apply early.

To begin the application process, residents must make an appointment with a community agencythat administers the LIHEAP program. Whiteside and Carroll County residents should contactthe Tri-County Opportunities Council, with 8 locations including offices in Savanna, Rock Falls,and Sterling, by calling (815) 625-7830 or the toll free number at (800) 323-5434. Henry andRock Island County residents should contact the Project NOW administrative office at (309)793-6391. In addition to 4 outreach offices in Rock Island, Moline, Kewanee, and Aledo, ProjectNOW hosts occasional satellite office sites in the community.

For more information, contact Smiddy's constituent services office at (309) 848-9098 or RepSmiddy@gmail.com.

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26 Jan 2013

Budget Work Session January 26, 2013

By Jackie E. Holecek, MMC

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

City of Davenport, Iowa

Saturday, January 26, 2013; 9:00 a.m.

City Council Chambers, First FloorI.

FY 14 Operating Budget

23 Jan 2013

SMIDDY PROMOTES FIRE PROTECTION GRANT, ENCOURAGES LOCAL COLLABORATION FOR LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS

By Rep. Mike Smiddy
PORT BYRON - State Rep. Mike Smiddy (D–Hillsdale) notifies local governments of a grant offered by
the state of Illinois that could provide local fire departments with up to $15,000 in matching funds.

Fire departments serving populations of less than 10,000 people are invited to participate in the
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program. The money can be used to purchase eligible items and
equipment, with priority given to water-handling and communications equipment. The program is highly
competitive and local funding must be secured before applying for this matching funds grant.

"Well-equipped, prepared fire departments are essential to keeping our families safe," said Smiddy.
"Unfortunately, local governments - just like everyone else - are feeling the pressure of tightened
budgets and strained resources. I encourage our local fire departments to take advantage of every
opportunity to put much-needed public safety dollars in to our communities."

Applications for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program are due by March 15. More information
on the grant can be found online at www.dnr.state.il.us/orc/habitat_resources/forestry/vfa/
program_info.html or by contacting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at (618) 498-1627 or
(217) 785-8772.

With the new legislative session underway, Smiddy is seeking the community's input on state legislation
and proposals. Residents with legislative ideas are encouraged to contact his office.

"Some of the best ideas for new bills and laws originate in the community," Smiddy said. "I want to
maintain an open and honest dialogue with my constituents, and collaborating on solutions to problems
in the community and in the state is a vital part of that partnership."

For more information or to discuss a legislative idea, contact Smiddy's constituent services office at
(309) 848-9098 or RepSmiddy@gmail.com.

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21 Jan 2013

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action Friday, January 18, 2013

By William Palmisano

CHICAGO- January 18, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:

Bill No.: HB 5151

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Amends certain provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure pertaining to caps on a plaintiff's recovery of damages in medical malpractice actions.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

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17 Jan 2013

Scott County Board of Supervisors' Tentative Agenda January 21 - 25, 2013

By Chris Berge
TENTATIVE AGENDA
SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Friday, January 25, 2013

Special Committee of the Whole - 11:00 am
Clarion Hotel, Davenport

1. Roll Call: Cusack, Earnhardt, Hancock, Minard, Sunderbruch

2. Legislature Forum for State Legislators and Scott County Goverment.

3. Other items of interest.
17 Jan 2013

Davenport City Council Work Session January 19, 2013

By Jackie E. Holecek
City of Davenport, Iowa

Saturday, January 19, 2013; 9:00 a.m.

City Council Chambers, First Floor

I. FY 14 Capital Budget
15 Jan 2013

TOMORROW: Loebsack to Begin Conversation on Keeping Our Communities Safe with Law Enforcement Officials

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack today announced that TOMORROW, Wednesday, January 16th at 2:00pm CST he will host a conference call with local law enforcement officers from across Iowa's Second District to discuss how our state and nation should move forward in addressing how to ensure our children and communities stay safe.  Media are invited to listen in and must RSVP to joe.hand@mail.house.gov to receive call-in details.  After a short introduction by Congressman Loebsack and remarks by the law enforcement officials, there will be time for Q&A during the call.

Loebsack Call with Local Law Enforcement Officials

WHO Congressman Dave Loebsack

Iowa law enforcement officials from across the Second District

DATE Wednesday, January 16th

TIME 2:00pm CST (3:00pm EST)

RSVP Email joe.hand@mail.house.gov for call-in details

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11 Jan 2013

TENTATIVE AGENDA SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS January 14 - 18, 2013

By Chris Berge
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Committee of the Whole - 8:00 am
Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center

1. Roll Call: Minard, Sunderbruch, Cusack, Earnhardt, Hancock

Presentation

2. Presentation from Quad Cities Convention and Visitor's Bureau and the Mississippi
Valley Welcome Center Board on the proposed use of the proceeds from the recent
sale of the Iowa Welcome Center property. (Item 2)

Facilities & Economic Development

3. Discussion of public hearing on a request by Ed Collins / E & R Bros LLC (applicant
and owner of Horizon Outdoor Services) to rezone a 4.72 acres parcel located in part
other SE 1/4 SE 1/4 and the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 7 and part of the NW 1/3 NE
1/4 and the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 18 all in Pleasant Valley Township from
conditional Commercial and Light Industrial (C-2) with a landscaping only use
condition, to Commercial and Light Industrial (C-2) without a landscaping only use
restriction. (Item 3)

4. Discussion of public hearing and staff recommendation on the State Construction
Permit Application for Dennis Kirby, dba Kirby Farms, Inc in the SW1/4 SW 1/4
Section 21, T79N, R4E (Lincoln Township) for the expansion of a confined animal
feeding operation located at 22293 200th Avenue. (Item 4)

5. Approval of first of two readings of an ordinance to rezone approximately 5 acres
from Agricultural-Preservation District (A-P) to Agriculture Service Floating Zone (A-F)
in the southwesterly corner (precisely the west 600 feet of the south 365 feet) of the
SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 18 in Butler Township. (Item 5)

Human Resources

6. Discussion of strategy of upcoming labor negotiations with the County's organized
employees pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17(3). - CLOSED SESSION

7. Approval of personnel actions. (Item 7)

Finance & Intergovernmental

8. Approval of GIS Software Maintenance renewal. (Item 8)

9. Approval of appointment to committees, boards and commissions. (Item 9)

10. Approval of Mt Joy Amoco and Kwik Shop, Eldridge, IA beer/liquor licenses.

11. Other items of interest.

Other Items of Interest

12. Consideration of appointments with upcoming term expirations for boards and
commissions.

o Benefited Fire District #2(McCausland)
term expiration 3/10/13 - Tom Claussen
o Benefited Fire District #3(Eldridge)
term expiration 04/01/13 - John Schnekloth
o Benefited Fire District #4 (Long Grove)
term expiration 04/01/13 - Merlyn Madden

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 pm
Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center

Public Hearing

1. Rezoning request from Ed Collins to rezone 4.72 acres in Pleasant Valley Township
from C-2 with a landscaping only use condition to C-2 without a landscaping only use
condition.

2. State Construction Permit Application for Dennis Kirby in Lincoln Township.

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