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City of Loves Park City Council met Nov. 4.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

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

Alderman Charles Frykman opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Mayor Gregory Jury

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

Also Present

City Clerk Bob Burden

City Attorney Gino Galluzzo

1. Approve Minutes 10/28/19

The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of October 28, 2019, was approved as submitted by the city clerk on a motion by Alderman Little. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

2. Comcast Changes

Received a notice from Comcast of the cancellation of FM Cable Network, effective January 1, 2020. Placed on file.

3. KNIB Funding Request

Received a funding request from Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful, for the 2020 Christmas Tree Recycling Program. Referred to Finance and Administration Committee.

4. Water Department Bills

Alderman Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated October 28, 2019 in the amount of $22,844.60, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

5. General Fund Bills

Alderman Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated October 28, 2019 in the amount of $212,095.82, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Little, Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

6. Public Safety Report

Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report dated November 4, 2019; to be placed on file.

7. Public Works Report

Alderman Schlensker presented the Street Department Report dated November 4, 2019; presented the Water Department Report dated November 4, 2019, to be placed on file.

8. Finance and Administration Committee

Alderman Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented General Fund and all other bills dated November 4, 2019 in the amount of $1,110,185.19; for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held October 28, 2019, to be placed on file.

9. Public Safety Committee

Alderman Allton of the Public Safety Committee presented the committee minutes from the meeting held October 28, 2019, to be placed on file.

10. 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 $18,622.17, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting.

11. Codes and Regulations

Alderman Peterson of the Codes and Regulations Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held September 23, 2019, to be placed on file.

12. Community Development

Alderman Frykman of the Community Development Committee presented the committee minutes from the meeting held September 23, 2019, to be placed on file.

13. Accept Low Bid From Teslow Garages For Addition at the Fire Department

Alderman Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption:

Resolved, that by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Facilities Manager is authorized to accept the low bid from Teslow Garages, P.O. Box 2222, Rockford, IL 61131, to build a garage addition at the fire department administrative offices at 1535 Windsor Road for $86,750.00. The funds shall be taken from Account No. 01-07-6530 (Improvements). Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

Resolution No. 19-091

14. Ordinances for Second Reading

Alderman Frykman moved that the ten ordinances on the agenda for second reading and passage be acted upon through a single omnibus vote. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

15. Omnibus vote

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading Ordinances 1-10 and moved for passage of the ordinances. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

16. ORD 4295-19 Variance for 2416 Devon Avenue

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Variance to allow a parking pad for the property known as 2416 Devon Avenue, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

Ordinance No. 4295-19

17. ORD 4296-19 ZMA for 5219 Pebble Creek Trail

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Zoning Map Amendment from R2 to R3A Zoning District for the property known as 5219 Pebble Creek Trail, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

Ordinance No. 4296-19

18. ORD 4297-19 ZMA for 5205 Pebble Creek Trail

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Zoning Map Amendment from R2 to R3A Zoning District for the property known as 5205 Pebble Creek Trail, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

Ordinance No. 4297-19

19. ORD 4298-19 Variance for 5205 Pebble Creek Trail

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Variance from 14,600 sq. ft. to 12,500 sq. ft. for a 4-family dwelling in R3A Zoning District for the property known as 5205 Pebble Creek Trail, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Pruitt)

Ordinance No. 4298-19

20. ORD 4299-19 Variance for 5219 Pebble Creek Trail

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Variance from 14,600 sq. ft. to 12,500 sq. ft. for a 4-family dwelling in R3A Zoning District for the property known as 5219 Pebble Creek Trail, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

Ordinance No. 4299-19

21. ORD 4300-19 ZMA for 5111 North Second Street

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Zoning Map Amendment from CR to R1 Zoning District for the property known as 5111 North Second Street, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

Ordinance No. 4300-19

22. ORD 4301-19 Text Amendment/Definitions

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Text Amendment amending Chapter 102, Zoning, Article 1, Section 102-9, Definitions, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

Ordinance No. 4301-19

23. ORD 4302-19 Text Amendment/Accessory Structures

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Text Amendment amending Chapter 102-135, Accessory Structures, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

Ordinance No. 4302-19

24. ORD 4303-19 Text Amendment/ Parking (9)

Amendment amending Chapter 102, Zoning, Article V, Off-Street Parking and Loading, Section 102-258, Additional Regulations, Parking (9), and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

Ordinance No. 4303-19

25. ORD 4304-19 Text Amendment/ Parking (11)

Alderman Frykman presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Text Amendment amending Chapter 102, Zoning, Article V, Off-Street Parking and Loading, Section 102-258, Additional Regulations, Parking (11), and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little)

Ordinance No. 4304-19

26. Ordinances First Reading

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

27. 1st Reading SUP For 215, 217, 221 and 225 E. Riverside Blvd.

Alderman Peterson presented for first 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 to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Frykman. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little) Laid over

28. 1st Reading Text Amendment for Chapter 102, Zoning, Article III, Districts

Alderman Peterson presented for first reading an ordinance providing for a Text Amendment for Chapter 102, Zoning, Article III, Districts, Division 2, Residential 102-152, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Frykman. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little) Laid over

29. 1st Reading CTR Liquor License for Aero Ale House

Alderman Peterson presented for first reading an ordinance providing for the issuance of a Class CTR (Catering) Liquor License for Aero Ale House, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Frykman. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Frykman, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, Jacobson, Puckett, Little) Laid over

30. Adjourn

Alderman Jacobson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

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