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City of Loves Park City Council met March 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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

Alderman Robert Schlensker opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Mayor Gregory Jury

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

Also Present: City Clerk Bob Burden

City Attorney Gino Galluzzo

1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of March 4, 2024, was approved as submitted by the City Clerk on a motion by Alderman Schlensker. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

2. COMMUNICATIONS, MAYOR’S REPORT & ANNOUNCEMENTS

SEP WOODWARD 5K FAMILY FUN RUN REQUEST

Received a Special Event Permit application to hold the Woodward 5K Family Fun Run on a portion of Loves Park streets on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Referred to Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee moved to approve the Special Event Permit application to hold the Woodward 5K Family Fun Run on a portion of Loves Park streets on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried by voice vote.

Mayor Jury wished City Clerk Bob Burden a happy birthday.

3. THANK YOU FROM LISA ENTRIKIN OF ROCK VALLEY BLOOD CENTER

Received a thank you letter from Lisa Entrikin of Rock River Valley Blood Center for a bloodmobile donation from the City of Loves Park. Placed on file.

4. APPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER WALL TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Alderman Schlensker moved to approve the appointment of Jennifer Hall to the Zoning Board of Appeals to be effective March 18, 2024.

5. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS

GENERAL FUND BILLS

Alderman John Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated March 18, 2024, in the amount of $879,897.10, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

6. WATER FUND BILLS

Alderman John Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated March 18, 2024, in the amount of $296,334.59, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

7. OFFICER’S REPORT

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

Alderman Dan Jacobson presented the Police Department Report for March 18, 2024; presented the Fire Department Report for March 18, 2024, to be placed on file.

8. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

Alderman Schlensker presented the Street Department Report for March 18, 2024; presented the Water Department Report for March 18, 2024, to be placed on file.

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Alderman John Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on March 4, 2024, to be placed on file.

10. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Alderman Schlensker of the Public Works Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on March 4, 2024, to be placed on file.

11. CODES AND REGULATIONS COMMITTEE

Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee announced that a committee meeting will be held on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 5:25 p.m.

12. RESOLUTIONS & MOTIONS

13. MOVED TO APPROVE BY OMNIBUS VOTE

Alderman Thompson moved that Resolutions #10 thru #22 be acted upon as a single omnibus vote. Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

14. OMNIBUS VOTE APPROVED

Alderman Thompson moved to approve Resolutions #10 thru #22. Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

15. RELEASE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

Alderman Thompson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that pursuant to the requirements of Illinois Compiled Statutes, 5ILCS 120/2.06, the Mayor and City Council have assembled in closed session to review all Executive Session Minutes, and determined that a need for confidentiality does not exist as to the Executive Session Minutes for: February 3, 2020, February 17, 2020, June 1, 2021, January 3, 2022, February 7, 2022. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Executive Session Minutes from these meetings are hereby released. Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-014

16. POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE NEW VEHICLES

Alderman Thompson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police is authorized to purchase five 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utilities from Rock River Ford, 224 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61107, with a total purchase cost being below State of Illinois Contract pricing. The total cost of the 5 vehicles is $231,590.00, and shall be paid from Account No. 01-13-9100 (Squad Cars). Further, be it resolved, that the cost for these purchases is authorized by a 36-month purchase/lease agreement with U.S. Bank, 1107 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104. The first payment shall be made after May 1, 2024 and spent from the FY 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance with payments to continue to the end of the said three-year contract. Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-015

17. ARCDESIGN HIRED FOR 2024 CITY WIDE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Alderman Thompson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Street Department Manager is authorized to hire ArcDesign Resources, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 for professional civil engineering services for the 2024 City Wide Street Improvement Program at a cost not to exceed twenty thousand five hundred dollars ($20,500.00). The scope of work is defined on the attached “Agreement for Services”. Funds shall be taken from Account No. 01-11-8035 (Road Repair and Infrastructure). Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-016

18. ARCDESIGN HIRED FOR 2025 CITY WIDE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Alderman Thompson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Street Department Manager is authorized to hire ArcDesign Resources, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 for professional civil engineering services for the 2025 City Wide Street Improvement Program for a cost not to exceed thirty-eight thousand four hundred ninety dollars ($38,490.00). The scope of work is defined on the attached “Agreement for Services”. Funds shall be taken from Account No. 01-11-8047 (Engineering Future Projects). Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-017

19. ARCDESIGN HIRED FOR EVANS AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION

Alderman Thompson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Street Department Manager is authorized to hire ArcDesign Resources, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 for professional civil engineering services for the Evans Avenue Reconstruction at a cost not to exceed Sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00). The scope of work is defined on the attached “Agreement for Services”. Funds shall be taken Account No. 01-11-8035 (Road Repair and Infrastructure). Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-018

20. ARCDESIGN HIRED TO REPLACE TRENCH DRAIN AT WINDSOR & FOREST HILLS ROADS

Alderman Thompson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Street Department Manager is authorized to hire ArcDesign Resources, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 for professional civil engineering services for replacing existing trench drain on the East leg of the Windsor Road and Forest Hills intersection for a cost not to exceed nineteen thousand eight hundred dollars ($19,800.00). The scope of work is defined on the attached “Agreement for Services”. Funds shall be taken from Account No. 01-11-8045 (Storm Water Management). Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-019

21. ARCDESIGN HIRED FOR CONVERTING A RIGHT IN/OUT DRIVEWAY ON RIVERSIDE BLVD.

Alderman Thompson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Street Department Manager is authorized to hire ArcDesign Resources, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 for professional civil engineering services for converting a right in only driveway to a right in right out driveway for a cost not to exceed nine thousand one hundred dollars. The scope of work is defined on the attached “Agreement for Services”. Funds shall be taken from Account No. 01-11-8047 (Engineering Future Projects). Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-020

22. ARCDESIGN HIRED TO REGRADE DITCHES & TO SEE IF MORE WORK IS NEEDED

Alderman Thompson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Street Department Manager is authorized to hire ArcDesign Resources, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 for professional civil engineering services for the regrade of ditches and to see if curbs, gutter and storm sewer is needed for Shadybrook Trail, Stallion Court, Painted Pony Lane, Hayfield Lane, Red Barn Road, Swansdown Road and Hummingbird Trail for a cost not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars The scope of work is defined on the attached “Agreement for Services”. Funds shall be taken from Account No. 01-11-8047 (Engineering Future Projects). Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-021

23. ARCDESIGN HIRED FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF RIVERSIDE FROM BRIDGE TO N 2ND ST.

Alderman Thompson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Street Department Manager is authorized to hire ArcDesign Resources, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 for professional civil engineering services for the reconstruction of Riverside Blvd. from North Second Street to the Riverside Bridge for a cost not to exceed seventy nine thousand five hundred dollars ($79,500.00). The scope of work is defined on the attached “Agreement for Services”. Funds shall be taken from Account No. 01-11-8047 (Engineering Future Projects). Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-022

24. CONTRACT AWARDED TO NORTHERN ILLINOIS SERVICES FOR EVANS AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Alderman Thompson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, upon satisfactory completion of the required bidding process and, as recommended by ArcDesign Resources, Consulting Engineers, a contract is hereby awarded to Northern Illinois Services, as the lowest responsible bidder, for the Evans Avenue reconstruction project. Total cost of the contract for base bid and alternate bid shall not exceed one million one hundred fifty-seven thousand five hundred twenty-two dollars and twenty-two cents ($1,157,522.22). Funds shall be taken from Account No. 01-11-8035 (Road Repairs and Infrastructure). Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-023

25. STENSTROM EXCAVATION, CITY WIDE PATCH PROJECT UTILIZING 2023 PRICING

Alderman Thompson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, the Street Department Manager is authorized to extend Stenstrom Excavation & Blacktop Group, 2420 20th Street, Rockford, IL 61125, for city wide patch project utilizing the 2023 unit pricing for a cost not to exceed $140,000.00 (one hundred forty thousand dollars) for the fiscal year. Funds shall be taken from Account No. 31-51-4160 (Water Restoration). Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-024

26. ARCDESIGN HIRED FOR DRAINAGE STUDY FOR A PORTION OF WINDSOR ROAD Alderman Thompson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Street Department Manager is authorized to hire ArcDesign Resources, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 for professional civil engineering services for a drainage study on Windsor Road from N. 2nd Street to N. 4th Street at a cost not to exceed twelve thousand four hundred dollars ($12,400.00) The scope of work is defined on the attached “Agreement for Services”. Funds shall be taken from Account No. 01-11-8045 (Storm Water Management). (Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt) RESOLUTION NO. 24-025

27. ARCDESIGN HIRED FOR DRAINAGE STUDY ON MATERIAL AVENUE

Alderman Thompson presented the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Street Department Manager is authorized to hire ArcDesign Resources, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 for professional civil engineering services for drainage study on Material Avenue that connects to storm sewer located on Windsor Road and outlets near Brown’s Parkway at a cost not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00). The scope of work is defined on the attached “Agreement for Services”. Funds shall be taken from Account No. 01-11-8045 (Storm Water Management). (Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-026

28. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Alderman Thompson moved that the meeting move to executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2c to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific personnel, and to review closed session minutes at 6:11 p.m. Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried by voice vote.

Returned to regular order at 6:22 p.m.

29. ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Pruitt moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

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