City of Loves Park City Council met Nov. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Gregory R. Jury called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Alderman John Jacobson opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Aldermen Jim Thompson, Mark Peterson, Frank Laudicina, Robert Schlensker, Doug Allton, Mike Owens, John Jacobson, Clint Little, Dan Jacobson, John Pruitt
Also Present: City Clerk Bob Burden
City Attorney Gino Galluzzo
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of November 3, 2025, was approved as submitted by the City Clerk on a motion by Alderman Schlensker. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)
2. COMMUNICATIONS, MAYOR’S REPORT & ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. COMMERCE COMMISSION HEARING
Received a notice from the Illinois Commerce Commission of a hearing regarding Commonwealth Edison, on December 1, 2025, via WebEx.
4. SCOUT TROOP 32 & 432
Mayor Jury welcomed Scout Troop 32 and 432 to the council meeting.
5. LIGHT UP THE PARKS PARADE
The Light Up the Parks Parade will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025 starting at 5:30 p.m.
6. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025 and Friday, November 28, 2025 in observance of Thanksgiving.
7. YARD WASTE AND LEAVES PICKUP
Garbage pickup will be delayed next week and will be picked on Saturday, November 29, 2025 and the Saturday pickup will be the last day for yard waste pickup.
8. WATER AMBASSADOR PRESENTATION
A Water Ambassador presentation was given by Russ Caveny of the Loves Park Water Department before the council meeting.
9. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS
10. GENERAL FUND BILLS
Alderman John Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated November 17, 2025, in the amount of $2,729,301.86 and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)
11. WATER FUND BILLS
Alderman John Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated November 17, 2025, in the amount of $508,987.85, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)
12. OFFICER’S REPORT
13. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report for November 17, 2025; presented the Fire Department Report for November 17, 2025, to be placed on file.
14. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Alderman Schlensker presented the Street Department Report for November 17, 2025; presented the Water Department Report for November 17, 2025, to be placed on file.
15. COMMITTEE REPORTS
16. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Alderman John Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on November 17, 2025, to be placed on file.
17. RESOLUTIONS & MOTIONS
18. OMNIBUS VOTE
Alderman John Jacobson moved that Ordinances #14 thru #19 on the Agenda shall be acted upon through a single omnibus vote. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried by voice vote.
19. KNIB DONATION
Alderman Schlensker presented the following Resolution and moved for its approval, RESOLVED, that the City of Loves Park shall donate $5,000.00 to Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful to help sponsor community programs for 2026. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-092
20. CUSTODIAL CLEANING SERVICES
Alderman John Jacobson presented the following Resolution and moved for its approval, RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract for custodial cleaning services with Morgan Building Maintenance, Inc, for City Hall, Street Department, Police Department, and Water Department buildings. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-093
21. LICENSE PLATE READERS PURCHASE
Alderman John Jacobson presented the following Resolution and moved for its approval, RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police is authorized to purchase a Flock Safety Platform Renewal Subscription for 22 license plate readers (LPR), with all associated hardware and software from Flock Group, Inc. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-094
22. LUCAS GROUP CPAs + ADVISORS, LLC
Alderman John Jacobson presented a Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to engage Lucas Group CPAs + Advisors, LLC to perform the annual financial statement audit for the fiscal year 2025. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-095
23. CIVIL SERVICE NEW HIRES
Alderman John Jacobson presented a Resolution authorizing the Water Department Manager to hire two candidates from the Civil Service list for the full-time positions of Public Works Operator in the Water Department. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-096
24. HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL
Alderman John Jacobson presented a Resolution authorizing the City of Loves Park to renew the city’s employee health insurance plan for one year with Northern Illinois Health Plan to act as third party administrator, and Excess Re/SiriusPoint America to act as reinsurance carrier, effective December 1, 2025. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson,
Peterson, Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt) RESOLUTION NO. 25-097
25. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Alderman Little commented that his son Wade received his Eagle through the Scout Troop present this evening and commended the Scout movement, outlining the thousands of hours required for an Eagle designation.
26. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman John Jacobson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Community Development 1st Monday of the Month 5:00 p.m.
Public Works Mondays at 5:15 p.m. Finance & Administration Mondays at 5:40 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals 3rd Thursday of the Month 5:30 p.m.
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