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City of Loves Park City Council met Aug. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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

Alderman Mike Owens opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Mayor Gregory Jury

Aldermen Mike Owens, John Jacobson, Clint Little, Dan Jacobson, John Pruitt, Jim Thompson, Mark Peterson, A. Marie Holmes, Robert Schlensker, Doug Allton

Absent: City Clerk Bob Burden

Also Present: Deputy City Clerk Sheila Mills

City Attorney Gino Galluzzo

1. Approve Minutes 08/07/23

The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of August 7, 2023, was approved as submitted by the city clerk on a motion by Alderman Schlensker. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 8 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Schlensker, Allton) 2 Present (Aldermen Dan Jacobson, Holmes)

2. General Fund Bills 08/21/23

Alderman John Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated August 21, 2023, in the amount of $1,418,907.02, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

3. Water Department Bills 08/21/23

Alderman John Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated August 21, 2023, in the amount of $323,089.94, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

4. Public Safety Report

Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report for August 21, 2023; presented the Fire Department Report for August 21, 2023, to be placed on file.

5. Public Works Report

Alderman Schlensker presented the Street Department Reports dated August 21, 2023; presented the Water Department Reports dated August 21, 2023, to be placed on file.

6. Finance & Administrative Committee

Alderman John Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on August 7, 2023, to be placed on file.

7. Public Works Committee

Alderman Schlensker of the Public Works Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on August 7, 2023, to be placed on file.

8. Codes & Regs. Committee

Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held June 19, 2023, to be placed on file.

9. Water Department To Hire Baxter & Woodman For Well #7 Services

Alderman Schlensker presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the Water Department Manager is authorized to hire Baxter and Woodman Consulting Engineers for continuing professional services for design, permitting, bidding and construction services for Well #7. Resolution No. 21-110 authorized $249,500.00 for these services, but the scope of the project has changed and will require further work with a total not to exceed cost of $272,000.00. The funds shall be drawn from Account No. 31-00-1991 (Well 7 Capital Project). Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

RESOLUTION NO. 23-080

10. Norwest Construction To Repave Fire Station #2 Parking Lot

Alderman John Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the Facilities Manager is authorized to hire Norwest Construction, Inc., 82 Prairie Hill Road, S. Beloit, IL 60180, to remove and replace the parking lot pavement at Fire Station #2, 1535 Windsor Road. The total cost of the pavement project shall not exceed $42,750.00. The funds shall be taken from Account No. 01-07-6530 (Improvements). Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

RESOLUTION NO. 23-081

11. Promotion Of Eric Jacobson To Police Sergeant

Alderman John Jacobson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the Chief of Police is authorized to promote Officer Eric Jacobson to the rank of Police Sergeant effective August 22, 2023. Wages and benefits are set by the current Fraternal Order of Police collective bargaining agreement. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton) 1 Abstain (Alderman Dan Jacobson)

RESOLUTION NO. 23-082

12. Oath Of Office

Police Chief Mike McCammond administered the oath of office to Eric Jacobson for the promotion to Police Sergeant, effective August 22, 2023.

13. ORD 4559-23 Salary Ordinance

Alderman John Jacobson presented for second reading an ordinance fixing and approving wages, salaries, fees, or compensation for city employees, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

ORDINANCE NO. 4559-23

14. 1st Reading Liquor License For 7924 N. Alpine Road

Alderman Thompson presented for first reading an ordinance approving the issuance of a Class B Liquor License for 7924 N. Alpine Road, and moved to waive the reading of the ordinance as all aldermen have been provided copies. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton) Laid over

15. 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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