Rockford Sun

City of Loves Park City Council met June 24.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

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

Ben Danielson, Director of Chaplaincy Services at Mercyhealth opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Mayor Gregory Jury

Aldermen Jim Puckett, John Pruitt, Mark Peterson, A. Marie Holmes, Robert Schlensker, Nancy Warden, John Jacobson

Absent: Aldermen Clint Little, Charles Frykman, Doug Allton

Also Present: City Clerk Bob Burden

City Attorney Gino Galluzzo

1. Approve Minutes 06/17/19

The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of June 17, 2019, was approved as submitted by the city clerk on a motion by Alderman Jacobson. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried. 6 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, Jacobson) 1 Present (Alderman Pruitt) 3 Absent (Aldermen Little, Frykman, Allton)

2. Thank You Note

Received a thank you note from the family of Dona J. Layng. Placed on file.

3. IDOT/MFT For May 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 May 2019, in the amount of $48,675.76. Placed on file.

4. Harlem Girls Bowling Team

Mayor Jury congratulated the Harlem Girls Bowling team as they won their 3rd straight state championship.

5. Water Department Bills

Alderman Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated June 17, 2019 in the amount of $26,319.06, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Pruitt, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, Jacobson) 3 Absent (Aldermen Little, Frykman, Allton)

6. General Fund Bills

Alderman Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated June 17, 2019 in the amount of $171,350.12, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Pruitt, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, Jacobson) 3 Absent (Aldermen Little, Frykman, Allton)

7. Public Safety Report

Alderman Schlensker presented the Police Department Report dated June 24, 2019; to be placed on file.

8. Public Works Report

Alderman Schlensker presented the Water Department Report dated June 24, 2019; presented the Street Department Report dated June 24, 2019, to be placed on file.

9. Building Department Report

Alderman Warden presented the Building Department Report for May 2019; New Commercial - $0.00; New Residential - $431,952.00; Others - $638,586.00; Total Permits - 95; Permit Fees - $11,585.00. Machesney Park Fees - $3,621.50.

10. Finance & Administration Committee

Alderman Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented General Fund and all other bills dated June 24, 2019 in the amount of $303,137.42, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held June 17, 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 June 24, 2019 in the amount of $44,726.47, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held June 10, 2019, to be placed on file.

12. Community Development

Alderman Warden of the Community Development Committee announced that a committee meeting will be held Monday, July 1, 2019 at 6:15 p.m.

13. SEP/Frank Alvarez Festival Approved

Alderman Peterson moved to approve a Special Event Permit for Frank Alvarez to hold a family festival to be held at Choice Furniture Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd. on July 6, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with the following conditions:. 1. There shall be a maximum of 3,500 attendees; 2. Event security shall meet the approval of Police Chief Lynde. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried by voice vote.

14. Ramp Program Donation

Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, that pursuant to the Loves Park Ramp Program adopted by Resolution No. 05-110 by the Loves Park City Council, the City of Loves Park will pay up to $750.00 to the vendor on a submitted bill for material costs only, or up to $750.00 to the payee of said bill for material costs as requested in the attached RAMP application and upon final inspection of said completed ramp. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Pruitt, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, Jacobson) 3 Absent (Aldermen Little, Frykman, Allton)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-053

15. Subordinate Loan Documents For B.I.G. Properties LLC

Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution authorizing the City of Loves Park to execute documents to subordinate their security interests in B.I.G. Properties LLC. WHEREAS, B.I.G. Properties LLC (“Big”) is requesting the City of Loves Park (“City”) subordinate its security interests relating to the City’s Loan to B.I.G. Properties LLC, so that BIG may refinance its loan with BMO Harris Bank with Wintrust Commercial Banking (as St. Charles Bank & Trust Company, ISAOA/ATIMA). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Loves Park, that by the adoption of this resolution, that the Mayor is authorized to execute the attached subordination agreement. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Pruitt, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, Jacobson) 3 Absent (Aldermen Little, Frykman, Allton)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-054

16. Arc Design Resources Contract For Services

Alderman Schlensker presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Street Department Manager is authorized to sign a contract with Arc Design Resources, Consulting Engineers, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111, for design engineering for the road reconstruction and watermain replacement of River Lane. Total cost of the contract, shall not exceed one hundred forty-three thousand dollars ($143,000.00). Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 01-11-8035 (Road Repairs Infrastructure) and Account No. 31-00-1955 (River Lane Watermain). Second by Alderman Jacobson. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Pruitt, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, Jacobson) 3 Absent (Aldermen Little, Frykman, Allton)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-055

17. Water Department To Purchase 2019 Bobcat

Alderman Schlensker presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Water Department Manager is authorized to purchase a 2019 Bobcat E55 Mini Excavator and attachments from Bobcat of Rockford, 5925 Wheeler Rd., Cherry Valley, IL 61016 for the sum of seventy-six thousand nine hundred twenty-two dollars ($76,922.00). Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 31-00-11560 (Tools and Equipment). Second by Alderman Jacobson. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Pruitt, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, Jacobson) 3 Absent (Aldermen Little, Frykman, Allton) RESOLUTION NO. 19-056

18. Stenstrom Excavation & Blacktop Group Contract For Sidewalk & Curb Repair

Alderman Schlensker presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Street Department Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Stenstrom Excavation & Blacktop Group, 2422 Center Street, Rockford, IL 61125, for sidewalk and curb repair and replacement at various locations within the City. The cost shall be based on a unit price of six dollars and thirty-five cents ($6.35) per square foot for sidewalk replacement and thirty-four dollars and twenty-five cents ($34.25) per lineal foot for each curb replacement. A Unit price for removal shall be three dollars and eighty cents ($3.80) per square foot for sidewalks and ten dollars ($10.00) per lineal foot for curbs. Total cost not to exceed fifty-five thousand dollars ($55,000.00). Prevailing wage rates in accordance with City of Loves Park and State of Illinois laws shall be applicable. A certificate of insurance shall be provided prior to start of construction. Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 01-11-8040 (Sidewalk and Concrete Repairs). Second by Alderman Jacobson. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Pruitt, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, Jacobson) 3 Absent (Aldermen Little, Frykman, Allton) RESOLUTION NO. 19-057

19. Street Department To Purchase Snow Removal Equipment

Alderman Schlensker presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Street Department Manager is hereby authorized to purchase snow removal equipment for 12 plow trucks from Nordik Blades/Division d’Usinage Pro24 Inc., 451 Rue De L’amiante Asbesto, QC Canada, JIT 4V8, at a cost of thirty-three thousand six hundred sixty-one dollars and nine cents ($33,661.09). Funds for the purchase of the trucks and plow equipment shall be drawn from Account No. 01-11-8050 (New Equipment). Second by Alderman Jacobson. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Pruitt, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, Jacobson) 3 Absent (Aldermen Little, Frykman, Allton) RESOLUTION NO. 19-058

20. 1st Reading T ext Amendment To Chapter 66 & 90

Alderman Schlensker presented for first reading an ordinance authorizing a text amendment to Chapter 66 and Chapter 90 of the Loves Park Code of Ordinances, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Jacobson. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Pruitt, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, Jacobson) 3 Absent (Aldermen Little, Frykman, Allton) Laid over

21. Executive Session

Alderman Jacobson moved to enter into closed executive session pursuant to ILCS 120/2 section (c)(1), to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body. Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Pruitt, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, Jacobson) 3 Absent (Aldermen Little, Frykman, Allton)

22. Closed Session

City Council entered closed executive session at 6:16 p.m.

23. Reconvene To Regular Order

Alderman Jacobson moved to reconvene to regular order of business at 6:26 p.m. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Aldermen Puckett, Pruitt, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, Jacobson) 3 Absent (Aldermen Little, Frykman, Allton)

24. Adjourn

Alderman Pruitt moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Jacobson. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.