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City of South Beloit City Council met Aug. 19.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 pm, Council Chambers, City Hall by Mayor Rehl.

ROLL CALL: Present & answering to roll call were Commissioners Duffy, Fitzgerald, Hedrington, Morse, and Mayor Rehl.

City Attorney Aaron Szeto was present

City Clerk Tracy Patrick recorded the minutes

Department Heads in attendance:

Fire Chief Mike Davenport

Police Chief Adam Truman

Public Works Superintendent Jeff Reininger

PLEDGE OF

ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Rehl and recited by all members present.

INVOCATION: Mayor Rehl asked for a moment of silence.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Commissioner Duffy made a motion to approve the agenda to move the Commissioner’s Report for the Streets & Public Improvements and Public Properties to the beginning of the Commissioner’s Report second by Commissioner Fitzgerald. Voice vote carried the motion.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Commissioner Morse made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on August 5, 2019 and the minutes of the Public Hearing held on August 5, 2019. Commissioner Fitzgerald second the motion. Voice vote carried the motion.

REPORT OF OFFICERS:

1. Finance:

Commissioner Duffy made a motion to approve the claims to be paid from August 3-16, 2019 in the amount of $454,026.89. Commissioner Hedrington second the motion. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

2. Attorney Report:

None

3. Commissioner’s Report:

Streets & Public Improvements-Commissioner Lori Duffy Public Properties-Commissioner Ken Morse

Accounts & Finance-Commissioner Brian Hedrington Public Health & Safety-Commissioner Tom Fitzgerald

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Discussion and/or Motion Items:

a. Jenny Blocker with Benning Group presented an overview of the Audit Review for Council. Commissioner Morse made a motion to accept the City’s Audit Report FY18. Commissioner Duffy second the motion. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

b. Commissioner Hedrington made a motion to approve Ordinance 2453 approving a Class EV Special Event Liquor License for Palpables Pub, LLC for a fundraising event to be held on August 31, 2019 from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Commissioner Fitzgerald second the motion. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

c. Commissioner Duffy made a motion to approve Ordinance 2454 amending Chapter 82-34 of the City of South Beloit Code of Ordinances regarding fees for Garbage Collection. Commissioner Morse second the motion. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

d. Commissioner Fitzgerald made a motion to approve Ordinance 2455 authorizing the Disposal of Items of Personal Property owned by the City of South Beloit (2013 Ford Taurus). Commissioner Hedrington second the motion. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

e. Commissioner Duffy made a motion to approve Resolution 6068 approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Route 2 Repairs with the Illinois Department of Transportation. Commissioner Duffy said the repairs would be from Gardner Street to the Railroad tracks. Commissioner Morse second the motion. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

f. Commissioner Morse made a motion to approve Resolution 6069 approving a Settlement Agreement and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same. Commissioner Duffy second the motion. Commissioner Fitzgerald said he would like to lay over the item to allow for additional discussion. Attorney Szeto advised Council to discuss the matter further in an Executive Session at the next Regular Council Meeting on September 3, 2019. Commissioner Fitzgerald made a motion to layover Resolution 6069 as advised by Attorney Szeto. Commissioner Hedrington second the motion. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

g. Commissioner Fitzgerald made a motion to approve Resolution 6070 authorizing the twelfth IEPA Loan disbursement request in the amount of $1,205,266.79. Commissioner Duffy second the motion. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

h. Commissioner Morse made a motion to approve Resolution 6071 approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign a Proposal for drain tile and sump pump installation services with U.S. Waterproofing & Construction Co. at a cost not to exceed $13,242.00. Commissioner Duffy second the motion. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

i. Commissioner Hedrington made a motion to approve a quote from Stateline Technologies for computer upgrades for City Hall and the Police Department in the amount of $26,886.70. Commissioner Fitzgerald second the motion. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

j. Commissioner Duffy made a motion to approve trimming trees at 602 Ingersoll from Beaver Tree Service at a cost not to exceed $2,500.00. Commissioner Hedrington second the motion. Attorney Szeto said there is an issue with the trees hanging on the neighbor’s property and creating a safety issue. Public Works Supervisor, Mike Murphy said Beaver Tree would cut down or trims the trees and the City will remove them. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

MISCELLANEOUS

LICENSES AND PERMITS:

. Business License’s:

a. DC Auto Repair

b. Papa John’s

c. Pre Game Auto

2. RLE’s:

a. Christopher Alexander-Mustang’s Bar & Grill

b. Amy Hart-Dunlap-American Legion

c. Sierra Lervik-Mustang’s Bar & Grill

d. Anna Nelson-Mustang’s Bar & Grill

3. Mobile Food Vendor:

a. Open Door Coffee

Commissioner Duffy made a motion to approve all licenses second by Commissioner Hedrington. Voice vote carried the motion.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

At 5:58 pm on a motion made by Commissioner Fitzgerald second by Commissioner Hedrington. Voice vote carried the motion. The purpose for Executive Session is to: 1. Discuss acquisition of property pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) of the Illinois

Open Meetings Act.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

At 6:16 pm

ROLL CALL:

Roll call showed all members present at the onset of the meeting.

ORDER OF BUSINESS:

None

ADJOURN:

At 6:16 pm on a motion made by Commissioner Duffy second by Commissioner Morse. Voice vote carried the motion.

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