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City of Loves Park City Council met Dec. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

In the absence of Mayor Gregory Jury, City Clerk Bob Burden called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Alderman John Jacobson moved to appoint Alderman John Pruitt as Temporary Chairman. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, John Jacobson, Jim Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Thompson) 1 Present (Alderman Pruitt)

Temporary Chairman Pruitt was seated.

Pastor Stephen Knox of St. Bridget Church, opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Aldermen Mark Peterson, A. Marie Holmes, Robert Schlensker, Doug Allton, Nancy Warden, John Jacobson, Jim Puckett, Dan Jacobson, John Pruitt, Jim Thompson

Also Present: City Clerk Bob Burden

City Attorney Gino Galluzzo

1. Approve Minutes 11/29/21

The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of November 29, 2021 was approved as submitted by the city clerk on a motion by Alderman Schlensker. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Thompson) 2 Present (Aldermen Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

2. Commerce Commission Hearing

Received a notice from the Illinois Commerce Commission of hearings regarding Commonwealth Edison Company and Northern Illinois Gas Company, to be held in the offices of the Commission, Chicago, IL. Placed on file.

3. Comcast Changes

Received a notice from Joan Sage of Comcast, regarding service changes. Placed on file.

4. General Fund Bills

Alderman John Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated November 29, 2021 in the amount of $988,171.86, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)

5. Water Department Bills

Alderman John Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated November 29, 2021 in the amount of $12,393.83, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)

6. Public Safety Report

Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Reports dated November 29, and December 6, 2021; presented the Fire Department Report dated December 6, 2021, to be placed on file.

7. Public Works Report

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

8. Finance and Administration Committee

Alderman John Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented the General Fund and all other bills dated December 6, 2021 in the amount of $318,763.99, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held November 29, 2021, to be placed on file.

9. Public Works Committee

Alderman Schlensker of the Public Works Committee presented the Water Department list of bills dated December 6, 2021 in the amount of $32,165.97, for consideration at next week’s city council meeting; presented the minutes from the committee meeting held November 29, 2021, to be placed on file.

10. Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers/ Well 7 Service

Alderman Schlensker presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Water Department Manager is authorized to hire Baxter and Woodman Consulting Engineers, 8676 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, for professional services in the design, permitting, bidding, and construction services for Well #7 pumping equipment, well house, and filtration plant at a cost not to exceed $249,500.00. Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 31-00-1991 (Well 7 Capital Project) Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)

RESOLUTION NO. 21-110

11. ORD 4446-21 General Obligation Bonds Series 2012

Alderman John Jacobson presented for second reading an ordinance abating the tax levied for the Year 2022 to pay debt service on $640,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012, of the City of Loves Park, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)

ORDINANCE NO. 4446-21

12. ORD 4447-21 General Obligation Bonds Series 2017

Alderman John Jacobson presented for second reading an ordinance abating the tax levied for the Year 2021 to pay principal and interest on $4,100,000.00 General Obligation refunding alternate Bonds (Motor Fuel Taxes Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2017, of the City of Loves Park, Winnebago and Boone Counties, Illinois, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)

ORDINANCE NO. 4447-21

13. ORD 4448-21 No Parking River Lane

Alderman John Jacobson presented for second reading an ordinance establishing no parking on the north side of a portion of River Lane in the City of Loves Park, Illinois, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson)

ORDINANCE NO. 4448-21

14. Ordinances First Reading

Alderman Warden presented for first reading Agenda Items 1-3 from Ordinances first reading.

15. 1st Reading SUP/1034 & 1028 Windsor Road

Alderman Warden presented for first reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a duplex at the properties known as 1034 and 1028 Windsor Road, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson) Laid over

16. 1st Reading SUP/5902 E. Riverside Blvd.

Alderman Warden presented for first reading an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit to allow a car wash at the property known as 5902 E. Riverside Blvd., and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson) Laid over

17. 1st Reading Variance/5105 N. Second Street

Alderman Warden presented for first reading an ordinance providing for a Variance to widen the driveway for the property known as 5105 N. Second Street, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Warden, John Jacobson, Puckett, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson) Laid over

18. Adjourn

Alderman John Jacobson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.

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