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City of Loves Park City Council met Aug. 5.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

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

Alderman Nancy Warden opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the

Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Mayor Gregory Jury

Aldermen Robert Schlensker, Doug Allton, Nancy Warden, John Jacobson, Jim Puckett, Clint Little, John Pruitt, Charles Frykman, Mark Peterson

Absent: Alderman A. Marie Holmes

Also Present: City Clerk Bob Burden

City Attorney Gino Galluzzo

1. Approve Minutes 07/29/19

The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of July 29, 2019, was approved as submitted by the city clerk on a motion by Alderman Little. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

2. SEP/Northeast Family YMCA 5K Run Request

Received a Special Event Permit application from Northeast Family YMCA to hold a 5K Run on a portion of Loves Park streets on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Referred to Alderman Peterson of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

3. ComEd Tree Trimming

Received a notice of ComEd tree-trimming in the far south end of Loves Park. Placed on file.

4. Loves Park Ski Broncs Team

Mayor Jury congratulated the Loves Park Ski Broncs Water Ski Show Team as they won 2nd Place at the Division 2 Show Ski National Championships last weekend.

5. Water Department Bills

Alderman Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated July 29, 2019 in the amount of $45,623.81, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

6. General Fund Bills

Alderman Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated July 29, 2019 in the amount of $200,133.07, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

7. Public Safety Report

Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report dated August 5, 2019; to be placed on file.

8. Public Works Report

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

9. Finance & Administration Committee

Alderman Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented General Fund and all other bills dated August 5, 2019 in the amount of $122,695.32; for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held July 29, 2019, to be placed on file.

10. Public Works Committee

Alderman Jacobson of the Public Works Committee presented the Water Department list of bills dated August 5, 2019 in the amount of $42,309.63, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held July 22, 2019, to be placed on file.

11. Codes & Regulations

Alderman Peterson of the Codes and Regulations Committee announced that a committee meeting will be held Monday, August 12, 2019, following city council.

12. Community Development

Alderman Frykman of the Community Development Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held July 8, 2019, to be placed on file.

13. Reappointment Of Alise Howlett/ Conrad Lantz

Mayor Jury moved to approve the reappointment of Alise Howlett to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire June 30, 2024 and the reappointment of Conrad Lantz to the Police Pension Board with a term to expire June 30, 2021. Second by Alderman Jacobson. Motion carried by voice vote.

14. Rockford Auto Glass To Replace GPAC Senior Center Windows

Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the Facilities Manager is hereby authorized to hire Rockford Auto Glass, 5401 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108, to install replacement windows in GPAC Senior Center at a cost of twenty-two thousand one hundred one dollars ($22,101.00). Funds shall be taken from Account No. 01-07- 6530 (Building Improvements). Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-063

15. Fire Department To Purchase Pierce Impel PUC Pumper Fire Truck

Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the purchase of a Pierce Impel PUC Pumper Fire Truck for the Loves Park Fire 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 65ILCS 5/11-76.1-1, the City is authorized to purchase items for public purposes; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that the City of Loves Park Fire Department needs to replace its pumper truck and that such a purchase will provide benefit to the public, is in the best interests of the City and its citizens, and is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a contract with Global Emergency Products for the purchase of this piece of fire apparatus having determined that it offers the best price for this unit. 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 a Pierce Impel PUC Pumper Fire Truck at a cost of five hundred ninety-four thousand six hundred sixty-two dollars ($594,662.00) 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. 01-02-8550 (New Equipment).

4. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the Contract with Global Emergency Products, a Division of Temco Machinery Inc., 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 Allton. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-064

17. Contract With HR2U For Human Resource Services

Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for Human Resource Services with HR2U Inc. WHEREAS, the City has determined that it wishes to engage a consultant to provide human resource services to the City; and WHEREAS, the City has assessed that an external consultant, working with and through the City Attorney could provide the necessary services; and WHEREAS, the City believes that this is a cost-effective method to obtain a needed resource for the City. 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 sign a contract with HR2U Inc. for the provision of human resource services to the City, in a form substantially similar to that attached hereto.

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.

Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-065

18. Contract Awarded To Rock Road Companies For 2019 Road Maintenance Program

Alderman Schlensker presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, upon satisfactory completion of the required bidding process and as recommended by the Winnebago County Highway engineering Department, a contract is hereby awarded to Rock Road Companies, P.O. Box 1818, Janesville, WI 54547, lowest responsible bidder, for the 2019 Road Maintenance Program. Total cost of the contract, including all alternate bid items, shall be nine hundred ninety one thousand, six hundred and seven dollars and ninety cents ($991,607.90). Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 01-11-8035 (Referendum Road Repairs). Second by Alderman Jacobson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-066

19. Street Department To Purchase Replacement Street Light Luminaries For Alpine, Windsor, Forest Hills Roads

Alderman Schlensker presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the Street Department Manager is authorized to purchase 76 replacement street light luminaries for Alpine Road, Windsor Road and Forest Hills Road, from Steiner Electric, 6900 Rock Valley Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111. Total cost of the lights shall not exceed thirty-seven thousand eight hundred and ninety-six dollars and seventy-six cents ($37,896.76). Of this total cost, sixteen thousand five hundred ninety dollars ($16,590.00 will be reimbursed to the City through the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program). Funds shall be taken from Account No. 01-11-8103 (Street Lights). Second by Alderman Jacobson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes) RESOLUTION NO. 19-067

20. ORD 4283-19 Rivets Stadium Parking For Special Events

Alderman Allton presented for second reading an ordinance regulating parking along public roadways near Rivets Stadium for special events, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

ORDINANCE NO. 4283-19

21. Ordinances First Reading

Alderman Jacobson presented for first reading Agenda Items 1-3, from Ordinances First Reading.

22. 1st Reading Purchase of 930 Windsor Road For Municipal Well Site

Alderman Jacobson presented for first reading an ordinance approving the purchase of real estate at 930 Windsor Road for a municipal well site, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Frykman. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes) Laid over

23. 1st Reading SUP For 5273/5375 Pebble Creek Trail

Alderman Jacobson presented for first reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a fitness establishment for 5373 and 5375 Pebble Creek Trail, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Frykman. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

Laid over

24. 1st Reading SUP For 5425 North Second St.

Alderman Jacobson presented for first reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for an automobile sales lot at 5425 North Second Street, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Frykman. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes) Laid over

25. Adjourn

Alderman 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.

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