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City of Loves Park City Council met Nov. 11.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

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

Pastor Dave Aldridge of Bethany Presbyterian Church opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Mayor Gregory Jury

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

Absent: Alderman A. Marie Holmes

Also Present: City Clerk Bob Burden

City Attorney Gino Galluzzo

1. Approve Minutes 11/04/19

The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of November 4, was approved as submitted by the city clerk on a motion by Alderman Little. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

2. Comcast

Received a notice from Comcast of service changes, effective January 7, 2020. Placed on file.

3. Commission Hearings

Received a notice from the Illinois Commerce Commission of hearings regarding Northern Illinois Gas Company on November 13, 2019, and Commonwealth Edison on November 20, 2019, in the offices of the Commission, Chicago, IL. Placed on file.

4. Water Department Bills

Mayor Jury announced that trash pickup will be delayed this week due to the weather and will be picked up on Saturday.

5. New City Branding & Website

Mayor Jury introduced the new branding and website for the City of Loves Park and he thanked Community Development/Public Works Director Steve Thompson, Economic Development/Planning Manager Nate Bruck and Eli Nicolosi from Astute Web Group for their work with the rebranding and website.

6. Veteran’s Day

Mayor Jury thanked Aldermen Jim Puckett, John Pruitt, and Chuck Frykman for their service on this Veteran’s Day.

7. Water Department Bills

Alderman Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated November 4, 2019 in the amount of $18,622.17, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

8. General Fund Bills

Alderman Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated November 4, 2019 in the amount of $1,110,185.19, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

9. Public Safety Report

Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report dated November 11, 2019; to be placed on file.

10. Public Works Report

Alderman Schlensker presented the Street Department Report dated November 11, 2019; presented the Water Department Report dated November 11, 2019, to be placed on file.

11. Finance & Administration Committee

Alderman Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented General Fund and all other bills dated November 11, 2019 in the amount of $325,843.67; for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held November 4, 2019, to be placed on file.

12. Public Works Committee

Alderman Schlensker of the Public Works Committee presented the Water Department list of bills dated November 4, 2019 in the amount of $92,500.19, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held October 21, 2019, to be placed on file.

13. Donation To Harlem Middle School For Washington D.C. Trip

Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, that an amount of $1,000.00 shall be donated to Harlem Middle School to help offset expenses for the 7th grade Exploratory Art students to travel to Washington D.C. for the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Christmas ornaments designed by the students were chosen to represent all of the students in the State of Illinois. The donated funds will be used to help offset the cost of the charter bus needed to transport the 24 students to and from Washington D.C. Funds for this donation will be expended from Account No. 01- 01-6495 (General Administration/Organizations Grants Program). Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-092

14. Purchase/ Service Agreement For Citizenserve Software Suite

Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the Director of Community Development and Public Works is hereby authorized to sign the attached Order Form and Service Agreement to purchase a software suite that includes building permitting, planning & zoning, code enforcement, and business licensing, from Online Solutions LLC (“Citizenserve”), 1101 East Warner, Suite 160, Tempe, AZ 85284. The cost of purchase is $38,600.00, with a year fee for maintenance and licensing of $14,700.00. Funds for this purchase shall be drawn from Account No. 01-05-6223 (New Equipment). Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-093

15. MFT Funds For 2019 Road Maintenance

Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, Motor Fuel Tax funds in an amount not to exceed Five Hundred forty-one thousand eight hundred eleven dollars and eight cents ($541,811.08) are hereby appropriated for the purpose of maintaining streets and highways under the provisions of the Illinois Highway Code from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Funds are hereby appropriated and shall be drawn from Account No. 05-11-5115 (Motor Fuel Tax/Salt) and Account No. 05-00-5110 (Motor Fuel Tax/Street Lighting). Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-094

16. MFT Funds For 2020 Road Maintenance

Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, Motor Fuel Tax funds in an amount not to exceed four hundred fifty-nine thousand nine hundred sixty dollars ($459,960.00) are hereby appropriated for the purpose of maintaining streets and highways under the provisions of the Illinois Highway Code from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Funds are hereby appropriated and shall be drawn from Account No. 05-11- 5115 (Motor Fuel Tax/Salt) and Account No. 05-00-5110 (Motor Fuel Tax/Street Lighting). Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-095

17. Medrano’s Landscaping Hired For Snow Removal Services For City Properties

Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the Street Department Manager is authorized to hire Medrano’s Landscaping, 1616 Montague Street, Rockford, IL 61102 for snow removal services for city properties, at the directions of the Street Department manager for the 2019-2020 winter season. Cost for snow removal service shall be as follows: three hundred eighty dollars ($380.00) per event for City Hall, one hundred sixty dollars ($160.00) per event for Fire Station No. 1; one hundred and five dollars ($105.00) per event at Fire Station No. 2 and three hundred fifty dollars ($360.00) per event for the Police Station. Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 01-11-8091 (Contractual Snow Removal). Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

RESOLUTION NO. 19-096

18. ORD 4305-19 SUP For 215, 217, 221 & 225 E. Riverside Blvd.

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a boat sales establishment with outside display at the property known as 215, 217, 221 and 225 E. Riverside Blvd., and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

ORDINANCE NO. 4305-19

19. ORD 4306-19 T ext Amendment For Chapter 102, Zoning, Article III, Districts

Alderman Peterson presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Text Amendment for Chapter 102, Zoning, Article III, Districts, Division 2, Residential 102- 152, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Frykman. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little, Pruitt) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

ORDINANCE NO. 4306-19

20. ORD 4307-19 CTR Liquor License For Aero Ale House

Alderman Peterson presented for second reading an ordinance providing for the issuance of a Class CTR (Catering) Liquor License for Aero Ale House, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Frykman. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

ORDINANCE NO. 4307-19

21. Ordinances First Reading

Alderman Peterson presented for first reading Agenda Items 1-2, from Ordinances First Reading.

22. 1st Reading Redevelopment Agreement With Batteries Plus Of Rockford

Alderman Jacobson presented for first reading an ordinance authorizing the City of Loves Park to enter into a Redevelopment Agreement with Batteries Plus of Rockford Inc., and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes) Laid over

23. 1st Reading Redevelopment Agreement With CRV Properties, LLC

Alderman Jacobson presented for first reading an ordinance authorizing the City of Loves Park to enter into a Redevelopment Agreement with CRV Properties, LLC – Forest Hills Road Series, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes) Laid over

24. Suspend Rules

Alderman Jacobson moved to suspend any and all rules to bring the above ordinances in for second reading. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

25. ORD 4308-19 Redevelopment Agreement With Batteries Plus Of Rockford

Alderman Jacobson presented for second reading an ordinance authorizing the City of Loves Park to enter into a Redevelopment Agreement with Batteries Plus of Rockford Inc., and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

ORDINANCE NO. 4308-19

26. ORD 4309-19 Redevelopment Agreement With CRV Properties, LLC

Alderman Jacobson presented for second reading an ordinance authorizing the City of Loves Park to enter into a Redevelopment Agreement with CRV Properties, LLC – Forest Hills Road Series, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes) ORDINANCE NO. 4309-19

27. Adjourn

Alderman Jacobson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

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