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City of Loves Park City Council met Aug. 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Mayor Gregory Jury called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Father Stephen Knox of St. Bridget Church opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Mayor Gregory Jury

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

Absent: Aldermen John Jacobson, Jim Puckett

Also Present: City Clerk Bob Burden

City Attorney Gino Galluzzo

1. Approve Minutes 08/05/19

The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of August 5, 2019, was approved as submitted by the city clerk on a motion by Alderman Little. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Aldermen Allton, Warden, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker) 1 Present (Alderman Holmes) 2 Absent (Aldermen Jacobson, Puckett)

2. IDOT/MFT For July 2019

Received a notice from the Illinois Department of Transportation of Motor Fuel Tax distributed to the City of Loves Park for the month of July 2019, in the amount of $44,374.44. Placed on file.

3. Fire Dept. Class Graduation Celebration

Mayor Jury announced that everyone is invited to a celebration for the graduating class of the Loves Park Fire Department to be held Monday, August 19, 2019 at 6:45 p.m. at Fire Station No. 2.

4. Rock River Disposal

Alderman Little commented that he received correspondence related to Rock River Disposal’s service contract. Placed on file.

5. Water Department Bills

Alderman Peterson presented the Water Department bills dated August 5, 2019 in the amount of $42,309.63, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Allton, Warden, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker) 2 Absent (Aldermen Jacobson, Puckett)

6. General Fund Bills Alderman Peterson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated August 5, 2019 in the amount of $122,695.32, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Little. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Allton, Warden, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker) 2 Absent (Aldermen Jacobson, Puckett)

7. Public Safety Report

Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report dated August 12, 2019; presented the Fire Department Report for July 2019, to be placed on file.

8. Public Works Report

Alderman Schlensker presented the Water Department Report dated August 12, 2019; presented Street Department Reports dated August 5, and August 12, 2019, to be placed on file.

9. Building Department Reports

Alderman Frykman presented the Building Department Report for June 2019; New Commercial - $19,196,980.00; New Residential - $1,248,720.00; Others - $20,492,610.00; Total Permits – 117; Permit Fees - $120,755.00; Machesney Park Fees - $9,927.20. He also presented the Building Department Report for July 2019; New Commercial - $0.00; New Residential - $3,636,990.00; Others - $4,062,936.00; Total Permits – 190; Permit Fees - $46,820.00; Machesney Park Fees - $22,398.97.

10. Finance & Administration Committee

Alderman Peterson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented General Fund and all other bills dated August 12, 2019 in the amount of $664,576.81; for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held August 5, 2019, to be placed on file.

11. Public Works Committee

Alderman Schlensker of the Public Works Committee presented the Water Department list of bills dated August 12, 2019 in the amount of $41,378.61, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting.

12. Codes & Regulations

Alderman Peterson of the Codes and Regulations Committee announced that a committee meeting will be held Monday, August 19, 2019, following city council.

13. SEP/Gigi’s Playhouse Fundraiser Approved

Alderman Peterson moved to approve a Special Event Permit for Steve Blake of Windsor Pizza and Macktown Lions Club to hold a fundraiser for Gigi’s Playhouse at 1034 Windsor Road on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried by voice vote.

14. Police Department To Purchase Fixed- Point License Plate Recognition Packages

Alderman Peterson presented the following resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the purchase of six fixed-point license plate recognition packages for the Loves Park Police Department. WHEREAS, the City of Loves Park, Illinois (“City”), is a municipal corporation operating under the laws of the State of Illinois, in Winnebago County, Illinois; and WHEREAS, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76.1-1, the City is authorized to purchase items for public purposes; and WHEREAS, the City previously purchased a Vigilant law enforcement package of license plate recognition equipment and software to enhance the public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City now desires to enter into a contract with Brite Computers which is the supplier of equipment compatible with the Vigilant package for the purchase of six fixed-point license plate recognition packages having determined that it offers the best price for this product. 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 incorporated into this Resolution as though fully set forth herein.

2. The attached contract for the purchase of six fixed-point license plate recognition packages at a cost of sixty-seven thousand nine hundred forty- nine dollars ($67,949.00) is hereby approved.

3. The funds for such purchase are to come from the fiscal year 2020 budget and are to be paid from Account No. 01-13-9240 (New Equipment).

4. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the Contract with Brite Computers, in substantially similar form as attached hereto as Exhibit A, on behalf of the City.

5. 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.

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

Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Allton, Warden, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker) 2 Absent (Aldermen Jacobson, Puckett)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-068

15. Fire Department Purchase Debt Certificates, Series 2019/Pumper Fire Truck

Alderman Peterson presented the following resolution identifying certain acquisition contracts to the installment purchase contract, dated as of May 14, 2019, between the City of Loves Park and the City Treasurer relating to acquiring, constructing, installing and equipping improvements needed for the prevention and extinguishment of fires including, without limitation, an addition to Fire Station #2, two Pierce fire engines and various items of equipment for those fire engines with the proceeds of the City’s Debt Certificates, Series 2019. BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOVES PARK, WINNEBAGO AND BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. It is found and declared by the City Council (the “Corporate Authorities”) of the City of Loves Park, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois (the “City”), as follows:

(a) The City is a duly organized and existing municipality of the State of Illinois, and is now operating under and pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code (65ILCS 1-1-1 et seq., as amended; the “Code”) and is a “governmental unit” as defined in Section 2(i) of the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois, as amended, 30 ILCS 350/1 et seq. (the “Debt Reform Act”).

(b) On April 29, 2019, the Corporate Authorities adopted Ordinance No. 4267-19 (the “Authorizing Ordinance”) authorizing and providing for the execution and delivery of an Installment Purchase Contract (the “Installment Contract”) and the issuance, sale and delivery of the $2,585,000.00 Debt Certificates, Series 2019 (the “Certificates”), of the City for the purpose, among other things, of financing a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing, installing and equipping improvements needed for the prevention and extinguishment of fires including, without limitation, an addition to Fire Station #2, two Pierce fire engines and various items of equipment for those fire engines and, incidental to the project costs, to pay bond discount, capitalized interest, reserve requirements, and legal, other financing and administrative fees and costs (together, the “Project”), all in accordance with preliminary plans and estimates of costs which have been approved by the Corporate Authorities and are now on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.

(c) Section 17 of the Authorizing Ordinance provided in part that the Corporate Authorities must adopt a resolution or ordinance (each an “Identification Action”) identifying all or any part of any contract for the acquisition or construction of the Project or any component part of the Project (each an “Acquisition Contract”) to the Installment Contract as required by Section 17(b) of the Debt Reform Act. The City Clerk was authorized and directed in the Authorizing Ordinance to file a certified copy of the Authorizing Ordinance, a certified copy of each Identification Action and a copy of the related Acquisition Contract or Acquisition Contracts with City Treasurer in his capacity as nominee seller under the Installment Contract. Under Section 17(b) and Section 16 of the Authorizing Ordinance, the adoption of an Identification Action and the filing of it and the related Acquisition Contract or Acquisition Contracts with the City Treasurer are conditions to the disbursement of moneys on deposit in the Project Fund established under the Authorizing Ordinance to pay amounts due under the Acquisition Contract.

(d) In connection with the project, the City has entered into Acquisition Contracts with contractors listed on Exhibit A (the “Contracts”) and desires to satisfy the requirements of Section 17(b) of the Debt Reform Act and Section 16 of the Authorizing Ordinance in order that payments may be made from the Project Fund of amounts due under the Contracts. Exhibit A is incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.

Section 2. Identification of Contracts to Installment Contract. The City has entered into the Contracts in order to acquire and construct the Project. The City Council hereby identifies the Contracts to the Installment Contract.

Section 3. Filings with City Treasurer. The City Clerk previously filed a certified copy of the Authorizing Ordinance with the City Treasurer. The City Clerk is directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution and a copy of the Contracts with the City Treasurer. When the City Clerk has done so, the City will be authorized under Section 17(b) and the Authorizing Ordinance to disburse moneys from the Project Fund to pay amounts due under the Contracts.

Section 4. Additional Authority; Ratification of Prior Actions. The Mayor, the City Clerk, the City Treasurer, and the other officers and employees of the City are authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the City such other documents, agreements and certificates and to do such other things consistent with the terms of this Resolution as such officers and employees shall deem necessary or appropriate in order to effectuate the intents and purposes of this Resolution. All actions previously taken on behalf of the City by such officers and employees in connection with Contracts and the Project are ratified, confirmed and approved.

Section 5. Conflicting Resolutions, Etc. All resolutions and orders or parts of resolutions and orders in conflict with this Resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict.

Section 6. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Resolution.

Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption as provided by law.

Second by Alderman Little. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Allton, Warden, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker) 2 Absent (Aldermen Jacobson, Puckett)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-069

17. Promotion Of David Jacobson To Distribution Lead Position

Alderman Peterson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, that having been reviewed and approved by the Civil Service Commission and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, the position of Water Distribution Lead is hereby established, The Distribution lead position shall be a union position and have a starting wage that is 8% higher than the 5+ year wage rate set in the current collective bargaining agreement. Be it further resolved that David Jacobson shall be promoted to fill this position effective August 13, 2019 at the rate of $30.55 per hour. Future increases shall be in accordance with the current Local 150 collective bargaining agreement. This position will be full time and will be paid from Account No. 31-50-4030 (Maintenance Wages). Second by Alderman Little. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Allton, Warden, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker) 2 Absent (Aldermen Jacobson, Puckett) RESOLUTION NO. 19-070

18. Promotion Of Steve McDonald to Foreman Position

Alderman Peterson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, that having been reviewed and approved by the Civil Service Commission and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, the position of Street Department Foreman is hereby established, The Foreman position shall be a union position and have a starting wage that is 10% higher than the 5+ year wage rate set in the current collective bargaining agreement. Be it further resolved that Steve McDonald shall be promoted to fill this position effective August 13, 2019 at the rate of $31.12 per hour. Future increases shall be in accordance with the current Local 150 collective bargaining agreement. This position will be full time and will be paid from Account No. 01-11-8010 (Maintenance Wages). Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Allton, Warden, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker) 2 Absent (Aldermen Jacobson, Puckett) RESOLUTION NO. 19-071

19. Mechanical Inc. To Repair Filter Plant #1

Alderman Peterson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the Water Department Manager is authorized to hire Mechanical Inc., 2279 Yellow Creek Road, Freeport, IL 61032 to make emergency repairs to filter plant #1 for a cost not to exceed $41,850.00. Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 31-51-4111 (Well No. 1 Facility). Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Allton, Warden, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker) 2 Absent (Aldermen Jacobson, Puckett) RESOLUTION NO. 19-072

20. ORD 4284-19 SUP For 5273/5375 Pebble Creek Trail

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a fitness establishment for 5373 and 5375 Pebble Creek Trail, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Allton, Warden, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker) 2 Absent (Aldermen Jacobson, Puckett)

ORDINANCE NO. 4284-19

21. ORD 4285-19 SUP For 5425 North Second St.

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for an automobile sales lot at 5425 North Second Street, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Allton, Warden, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker) 2 Absent (Aldermen Jacobson, Puckett)

ORDINANCE NO. 4285-19

22. ORD 4286-19 Purchase of 930 Windsor Road For Well Site

Alderman Peterson presented for second reading an ordinance approving the purchase of real estate at 930 Windsor Road for a municipal well site, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Allton, Warden, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker) 2 Absent (Aldermen Jacobson, Puckett)

ORDINANCE NO. 4286-19

23. Adjourn

Alderman Little moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

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