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City of South Beloit City Council met Nov. 4.

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’s Roxanne Sosnowski and Wiktoria Goscik were 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 Morse made a motion to amend the agenda to layover Executive Session to the next Regular Council Meeting second by Commissioner Duffy. Voice vote carried the motion. Commissioner Fitzgerald made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Duffy second the motion. Voice vote carried the motion.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

1. Commissioner Hedrington made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on October 21, 2019 second by Commissioner Fitzgerald. Voice vote carried the motion.

2. Commissioner Morse made a motion to layover the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on October 28, 2019. Commissioner Duffy second the motion. Voice vote carried the motion.

REPORT OF OFFICERS:

1. Finance:

Commissioner Fitzgerald made a motion to approve the claims to be paid from October 19-November 1, 2019 in the amount of $274,754.94. Commissioner Hedrington second the motion.

Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

2. Attorney Report:

None

4. Commissioner’s Report:

Accounts & Finance-Commissioner Tom Fitzgerald

Public Health & Safety-Commissioner Brian Hedrington

Streets & Public Improvements-Commissioner Lori Duffy

Public Properties-Commissioner Ken Morse

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Commissioner Duffy made a motion to approve Ordinance 2468 amending various provisions of

Chapter 102 Traffic and Vehicles, Article II, Stopping, Standing, and Parking in the City of South Beloit Code of Ordinances. Commissioner Morse second the motion. Attorney Goscik explained all discussed changes had been made to the Ordinance as requested. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Discussion and/or Motion Items:

a. Commissioner Fitzgerald made a motion to approve Ordinance 2469 approving a Class “J” Live Entertainment Liquor License for Manlar Corp d/b/a Artisan. Commissioner Duffy second the motion. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

b. Commissioner Fitzgerald made a motion to approve Ordinance 2470 amending Chapter 34 Environment, Article III Nuisances of the City Code of Ordinances regarding the Building Code. Commissioner Morse second the motion. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

c. Commissioner Morse made a motion to approve Ordinance 2471 amending Chapter 62 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article III Offenses the Public Peace and Safety, Section 62-53 of the City Code of Ordinances. Commissioner Fitzgerald second the motion. Attorney Goscik said the changes are in line with the new Cannabis Tax and Regulation Act. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

d. Commissioner Hedrington made a motion to approve Ordinance 2472 amending Chapter 18 Businesses, Article VII Tobacco Dealers, Section 18-277 of the City Code of Ordinances. Commissioner Duffy second the motion. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

e. Commissioner Duffy made a motion to approve Resolution 6082 approving a 2-year Contract for Snow Plowing with Synergy Pavement Group d/b/a Asphalt Maintenance Systems. Commissioner Fitzgerald second the motion. Attorney Goscik explained the company Synergy Pavement Group d/b/a Asphalt Maintenance Systems is not in good standings with the state, and the name is Synergy Asphalt Inc., and the contract is a 1-year with the option to renew for 2 additional years. Commissioner Duffy made a motion to amend her motion to Synergy Pavement Asphalt Inc. to a 1-year term and an option for a renewal of two (2) additional one (1) year terms. Commissioner Fitzgerald second the motion. Roll call vote showed 4 ayes and 1 nay by Commissioner Hedrington.

f. Commissioner Hedrington made a motion to approve Resolution 6083 approving estimated Tax Levy amounts. Commissioner Duffy second the motion. Finance Director, Don Elliott said the purpose of the Resolution is to clarify and formalize the amount the City intends to levy and is not subject to the Truth in Taxation. A Public Hearing will not be required to be held. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

g. Commissioner Morse made a motion to approve Resolution 6084 approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Roscoe for Portable Scales. Commissioner Hedrington second the motion. Attorney Goscik advised Council that Attorney Kurlinkus who is on staff with the City’s Law Firm, Sosnowski Szeto LLP represents Roscoe. Sosnowski Szeto LLP does not believe there is a conflict, however recommends a Conflict Waiver is signed by the City. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

h. Commissioner Duffy made a motion to approve Resolution 6085 approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign a Proposal for Professional Safety Service Agreement with Fehr Graham. Commissioner Fitzgerald second the motion. Attorney Goscik explained the City received violations from OSHA after an inspection. Due to concerns regarding insufficient staff training requirements, the proposed training has been worked into the budget. The City will be billed as training services are received. Roll call vote showed 5 ayes.

i. Commissioner Duffy made a motion to approve the request from the Fire Pension Fund to levy $156,866.00 for the fiscal year 2020. Commissioner Hedrington second the motion. Finance Director, Don Elliott explained the Council does not need to take action on the request. The Pension Fund is required by law to request the funds. Council is obligated to fund the pension, however; no Council action is required. Commissioners Duffy and Hedrington withdrew their motions.

ADJOURN:

At 5:41 pm on a motion made by Commissioner Morse second by Commissioner Duffy. Voice vote carried the motion.

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