Rockford Sun

City of Loves Park Council met Oct. 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Present: Mayor Gregory Jury

Aldermen A. Marie Holmes, Robert Schlensker, Doug Allton, Nancy Warden, John Jacobson, Clint Little, John Pruitt, Charles Frykman, Mark Peterson

Absent: Alderman Jim Puckett

Also City Clerk Bob Burden Present: City Attorney Gino Galluzzo

1. Approve Minutes 10/01/18 The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of October 1, 2018 was approved as submitted by the city clerk on a motion by Alderman Little. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Present (Alderman Allton) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett)

2. Leaf Vacuuming Mayor Jury announced that leaf vacuuming starts today and will continue for 8-10 weeks, depending on the weather. He added that Rock River Disposal has added another truck that will allow for crews to vacuum each street weekly.

3. Water Department Bills Alderman Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated October 1, 2018 in the amount of $44,963.62, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Present (Alderman Allton) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett)

4. General Fund Bills Alderman Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated October 1, 2018 in the amount of $155,625.08, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett)

5. Public Safety Report Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report dated October 8, 2018; presented the Fire Department Report for the month of September 2018, to be placed on file.

6. Public Works Report Alderman Schlensker presented the Water Department Report dated October 3, 2018; presented the Street Department Report dated October 8, 2018, to be placed on file.

7. Finance & Administration Committee Alderman Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented General Fund and all other bills dated October 8, 2018 in the amount of $139,647.28, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held October 1, 2018, to be placed on file.

8. Public Works Committee Alderman Schlensker of the Public Works Committee presented the Water Department list of bills dated October 8, 2018 in the amount of $56,905.10, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting.

9. Community Development Committee Alderman Frykman of the Community Development Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held August 27, 2018, to be placed on file. He also announced that the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 18, 2018 has been canceled due to lack of an Agenda.

10. Rock River Disposal Truck Lease Agreement Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Mayor is authorized to enter into a vehicle lease agreement with Rock River Disposal Services Inc. for the rental of one 2008 International w/5 yard dump box and one 1998 International w/5 yard dump box and one 2001 International w/5 yard dump box for the purpose of leaf removal under the current contract per the attached. Be it further resolved, that the lease cost would be $700.00 per week per vehicle until the leaf pickup is concluded. Be it further resolved that the lease shall not be considered in full force and effect until all property insurance certificates are complete and in place as delineated within said executed lease. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Nay (Alderman Little) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett) RESOLUTION NO. 18-085

11. Fire Department To Hire Temporary Driver/Engineer Position Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, that Chief Jerry Wiltfang is hereby authorized to create a temporary Driver/Engineer position within the Fire Department. Multiple Firefighters may be needed to fill the hours required but will not exceed one person on duty in this position at a time. The term of this temporary position will not exceed 60 days. Hours of employment will be 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday effective October 9, 2018. A maximum wage rate will be $15.00 per hour is set, depending on experience. This position will be paid from Account No. 01-12-8510 (Fireman’s Allowance). Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett) RESOLUTION NO. 18-086

12. Request For Proposals For Fire Department Personnel Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution authorizing a request for proposals to provide staffing to the Loves Park Fire Department. WHEREAS, the City has determined that is in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the community to provide for enhanced fire and EMS protection for the City; and WHEREAS, the City has assessed that a staffing company could provide necessary personnel to the City at times when volunteers are least available in order to enhance the fire and EMS protection for the City; and WHEREAS, the City believes that this is a cost-effective method to obtain such personnel and that an additional advantage will be achieved with such personnel also being trained to provide emergency medical services at a level not currently available from the Fire Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Loves Park, County of Winnebago and County of Boone, Illinois, that by the adoption of this resolution, that the Mayor and the City Council hereby agree as follows:

1. The above recitals are hereby incorporated into this Resolution as if fully stated herein.

2. The Mayor is authorized to work with the City Attorney to prepare and initiate a request for proposals to obtain coverage for the City’s Fire Department for 12 hours per day, each day of the year by three persons with firefighter training and with each shift, assuring from those three persons that at least one paramedic and one EMT are on duty to respond to the need of the community. Final contracts shall be brought before the Council for approval.

3. Should any provision of this Resolution be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Resolution.

4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.

13. Request For Proposals For Fire Department Personnel (Continued) Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett) RESOLUTION NO. 18-087

14. ORD 4233-18 Amendment To Rainbow Property Redevelopment Agreement Alderman Jacobson presented for second reading an ordinance authorizing the City to enter into the Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement for Rainbow Property Investments Corp., and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett) ORDINANCE NO. 4233-18

15. Ordinances First Reading Alderman Frykman presented for first reading Agenda Items 1-6, from Ordinances First Reading.

16. 1st Reading Liquor License For 4001 Perryville Road Alderman Frykman presented for first reading an ordinance approving a Class F Liquor License to JFJO Inc. dba The Parlor, 4001 Perryville Road, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett) Laid over

17. 1st Reading Liquor License For 5596 E. Riverside Blvd. Alderman Frykman presented for first reading an ordinance approving a Class F Liquor License to Applewood Gaming 1 LLC dba Corky’s Slots for 5596 E. Riverside Blvd., and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett) Laid over

18. 1st Reading SUP For 6927 N. Alpine Road Alderman Frykman presented for first reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for an indoor auto sales and repair establishment at 6927 N. Alpine Road, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett) Laid over

19. 1st Reading SUP For 7102 N. Alpine Road Alderman Frykman presented for first reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for auto repair services at 7102 N. Alpine Road, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett) Laid over

20. 1st Reading SUP For 340 E. Riverside Blvd. Alderman Frykman presented for first reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a massage therapy establishment at 340 E. Riverside Blvd., and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett) Laid over

21. 1st Reading SUP For 6152 E. Riverside Blvd.  Alderman Frykman presented for first reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a drive-thru window at 6152 E. Riverside Blvd., and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett) Laid over

22. Suspend Rules Alderman Frykman moved to suspend any and all rules to bring in for second reading the ordinance regarding 6927 N. Alpine Road. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett)

23. ORD 4234-18 SUP For 6927 N. Alpine Road Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for an indoor auto sales and repair establishment at 6927 N. Alpine Road, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett) ORDINANCE NO. 4234-18

24. Suspend Rules Alderman Frykman moved to suspend any and all rules to bring in for second reading the ordinance regarding 6152 E. Riverside Blvd. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett)

25. ORD 4235-18 SUP For 6152 E. Riverside Blvd. Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a drive-thru window at 6152 E. Riverside Blvd., and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett) ORDINANCE NO. 4235-18

26. Suspend Rules Alderman Warden moved to suspend any and all rules to bring in for second reading the ordinance regarding 4001 N. Perryville Road. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett)

27. ORD 4236-18 Liquor License For 4001 Perryville Road Alderman Warden presented for second reading an ordinance approving a Class F Liquor License to JFJO Inc. dba The Parlor, 4001 Perryville Road, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman) 1 Nay (Alderman Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett) ORDINANCE NO. 4236-18

28. Suspend Rules Alderman Warden moved to suspend any and all rules to bring in for second reading the ordinance regarding 5596 E. Riverside Blvd. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett)

29. ORD 4237-18 Liquor License For 5596 E. Riverside Blvd. Alderman Warden presented for second reading an ordinance approving a Class F Liquor License to Applewood Gaming 1 LLC dba Corky’s Slots for 5596 E. Riverside Blvd., and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Frykman) 1 Nay Alderman Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Puckett) ORDINANCE NO. 4237-18

30. Adjourn Alderman Jacobson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Allton.

Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

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