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City of Loves Park City Council Met July 6.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

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

Alderman A. Marie Holmes opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Mayor Gregory Jury

Aldermen John Pruitt, Jim Thompson, A. Marie Holmes, Robert Schlensker, Nancy Warden, John Jacobson (via zoom), Jim Puckett, Dan Jacobson

Absent: Aldermen Mark Peterson and Doug Allton

Also Present: City Clerk Bob Burden

City Attorney Gino Galluzzo

1. Approve Minutes 06/28/21

The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of June 28, 2021 was approved as submitted by the city clerk on a motion by Alderman Schlensker. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Peterson, Allton)

2. SEP/Town Hall Craft Show Request

Received a Special Event Permit application for the Town Hall Lounge to hold a craft show in their parking lot at 5624 N. Second Street, on Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Referred to Alderman Warden of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

3. SEP/Town Hall Craft Show Approved

Alderman Warden of the Codes and Regulations Committee moved to approve a Special Event Permit application for the Town Hall Lounge to hold a craft show in their parking lot at 5624 N. Second Street, on Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Second by Alderman Dan Jacobson. Motion carried by voice vote.

4. Patriotic Prayer Celebration

Received a notice of a Patriotic Prayer Celebration, to be held July 10, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Macktown Forest Preserve, Rockton, IL. Placed on file.

5. Letter Of Resignation

Received a letter of resignation from Jake Dolezalek of the Loves Park Water Department, effective July 6, 2021. Placed on file.

6. Trash Pickup

Mayor Jury announced that trash pickup this week will be on the regularly scheduled day, Friday.

7. General Fund Bills

Alderman John Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated June 28, 2021 in the amount of $339,666.00, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Peterson, Allton)

8. Water Department Bills

Alderman John Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated June 28, 2021 in the amount of $8,214.17, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Peterson, Allton)

9. Public Safety Report

Alderman Puckett presented the Police Department Report dated July 6, 2021; presented the Fire Department Report dated June 30. 2021, to be placed on file.

10. Public Works Report

Alderman Schlensker presented the Street Department Report dated July 6, 2021; presented the Water Department Report for July 6, 2021, to be placed on file.

11. Building Department Report

Alderman Pruitt presented the Building Department Report for May 2021; New Commercial - $0.00; New Residential - $2,047,734.00; Others - $2,517,555.00; Total Permits – 204; Permit Fees - $32,816.00; Machesney Park Fees - $12,462.50.

12. Finance and Administration Committee

Alderman John Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented the General Fund and all other bills dated July 6, 2021 in the amount of $386,792.57, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held June 28, 2021, to be placed on file.

13. Public Works Committee

Alderman Schlensker of the Public Works Committee presented the Water Department list of bills dated July 6, 2021 in the amount of $31,991.42, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held June 28, 2021, to be placed on file.

14. Speer Financial Inc. Agreement

Alderman John Jacobson presented the following resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Speer Financial, Inc. to provide Municipal Advisory Services for the City’s borrowing of funds to finance certain capital improvements to its water supply system. WHEREAS, the City has an existing agreement dated October 26, 2015 (“2015 Agreement”) with Speer Financial, Inc., an Illinois corporation (“Speer Financial”), to provide Municipal Advisory Services; and WHEREAS, the City desires to borrow funds that will allow the City to complete infrastructure capital improvements to the City’s water supply system (“Project”) that enhance the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to engage Speer Financial to provide Municipal Advisory Services in procuring the required funding for the Project under terms and conditions that are supplemental to the 2015 Agreement; and WHEREAS, Speer Financial has agreed to provide Municipal Advisory Services to the City under terms of a supplemental agreement (“2021 Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the City believes it to be in its best interest to engage Speer Financial to provide such Municipal Advisory Services under the terms of the supplemental 2021 Agreement. NOW THEREFORE BT IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Loves Park, Illinois, that by the adoption of this resolution, that the City hereby agrees:

1. The above recitals are hereby incorporated into this Resolution as if fully stated herein.

2. The City Council hereby approves entering into the 2021 Agreement with Speer Financial and authorizes the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the 2021 Agreement in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit “A”

3. The terms and conditions of the 2015 Agreement incorporated by reference herein and attached hereto as “Exhibit B” are not altered by the 2021 Agreement.

4. This Resolution will be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.

Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Peterson, Allton)

RESOLUTION NO. 21-065

15. Bid Awarded to N-Trak for Phase 1 River Lane Reconstruction Project

Alderman Schlensker presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, upon satisfactory completion of the required bidding process and, as recommended by Arc Design Resources, Consulting Engineers, a contract is hereby awarded to N-Trak, 1523 Windsor Road, Loves Park, IL 61111, lowest responsible bidder, for Phase 1 of the Reconstruction of River Lane. Total cost of the contract shall not exceed one million, six hundred ninety eight thousand and three hundred thirty dollars and fifty cents ($1,698,330.50). Funds shall be taken from Account No. 01-11-8035 (Rebuild Illinois Funds) $1,057,091.50, Account No. 01-11-8035 (Water Main) $520,239.00 and Account No. 01-11-8035 (Infrastructure Maintenance) $121,000.00. Second by Alderman Holmes. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Peterson, Allton)

RESOLUTION NO. 21-066

16. Ordinances First Reading

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

17. 1st Reading Variance In Accessory Structure Height For 4624 Arlington Street

Alderman Pruitt presented for first reading an ordinance providing for a Variance in accessory structure height for the property known as 4624 Arlington Street, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Peterson, Allton) Laid over

18. 1st Reading Variance In Front Yard Setback For 4624 Arlington Street

Alderman Pruitt presented for first reading an ordinance providing for a Variance in front yard setback for the property known as 4624 Arlington Street, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Peterson, Allton) Laid over

19. 1st Reading SUP For 6803 Forest Hills Road

Alderman Pruitt presented for first reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a car wash for the property known as 6803 Forest Hills Road, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Peterson, Allton) Laid over

20. Suspend Rules

Alderman Pruitt moved to suspend any and all rules to bring the two ordinances for 4624 Arlington Street in for second reading. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Holmes, Schlensker, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson) 2 Absent (Aldermen Peterson, Allton)

21. ORD 4421-21 Variance In Accessory Structure Height For 4624 Arlington Street

Alderman Pruitt presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Variance in accessory structure height for the property known as 4624 Arlington Street, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Holmes, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson) 1 Abstain (Alderman Schlensker) 2 Absent (Aldermen Peterson, Allton)

ORDINANCE NO. 4421-21

22. ORD 4422-21 Variance In Front Yard Setback For 4624 Arlington Street

Alderman Pruitt presented for second reading an ordinance providing for a Variance in front yard setback for the property known as 4624 Arlington Street, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Warden. Motion carried. 7 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Holmes, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson) 1 Abstain ( Alderman Schlensker) 2 Absent (Aldermen Peterson, Allton)

ORDINANCE NO. 4422-21

23. Adjourn

Alderman Schlensker moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

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