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City of Loves Park City Council met July 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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

Alderman Doug Allton opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Mayor Gregory Jury

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

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 July 1, 2024, was approved as submitted by the City Clerk on a motion by Alderman Schlensker. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Clint Little, Dan Jacobson)

2. COMMUNICATIONS, MAYOR’S REPORT & ANNOUNCEMENTS

3. TATTOO PERMIT APPLICATION

Received a Tattoo Permit application from A to Z Tattoo for 6738 Broadcast Parkway. Referred to Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

4. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION

Received a Special Event Permit application for the Girl Scouts of Spring River to hold a Trunk or Treat event with amplified music to be held on October 19, 2024 at Loves Park City Hall, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Referred to Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

5. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION

Received a Special Event Permit for the K-Cancer Baseball NFP, to hold a running endurance event to be held at Peak Sports Club, 4401 Peak Drive on August 30-31, 2024. Referred to Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

6. HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Mayor Jury wished Alderman Rob Schlensker a happy birthday.

7. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS

8. GENERAL FUND BILLS

Alderman John Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated July 15, 2024, in the amount of $2,765,721.95, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson)

9. WATER FUND BILLS

Alderman John Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated July 15, 2024, in the amount of $382,059.87, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson)

10. OFFICER’S REPORT

11. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report for July 15, 2024; presented the Fire Department Report for July 15, 2024, to be placed on file.

12. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

Alderman Schlensker presented the Street Department Report for July 15, 2024; presented the Water Department Report for July 15, 2024, to be placed on file.

13. COMMITTEE REPORTS

14. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Alderman John Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on July 1, 2024, to be placed on file.

15. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Alderman Schlensker of the Public Works Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on July 1, 2024, to be placed on file.

16. CODES & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE

Alderman Thompson of the Codes & Regulations Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on July 1, 2024, to be placed on file. Alderman Thompson announced that a committee meeting will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 5:25 p.m.

17. RESOLUTIONS & MOTIONS

18. SECURITY CAMERAS TO BE INSTALLED AT THE WATER DEPARTMENT

Alderman Schlensker presented the following Resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Water Department Manager is authorized to hire Montel Technologies to install security cameras and key card access to the Water Department office for a cost of $23,626.26. Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 31-51-4120 (Building and Grounds). Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson) RESOLUTION NO. 24-055

19. WATER DEPARTMENT TO HIRE ADIS VREBAC

Alderman John Jacobson presented the following Resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, that based on the results of the Civil Service Commission list of candidates, the Water Department Manager is hereby authorized to hire Adis Vrebac for the position of Public Works Operator in the Water Department, effective July 22, 2024. The starting wage for this position shall be at the rate for year three of service per the Local 150 Bargaining Unit Contract. This position will be full-time and will be subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug testing and shall be paid from Account No. 31-50- 4030 (Water Department/Maintenance Salaries). Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-056

20. OFFICER MATTHEW ANDERSON PROMOTED TO SERGEANT

Alderman John Jacobson presented the following Resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Chief of Police is authorized to promote Officer Matthew Anderson to the rank of Police Sergeant effective July 16, 2024. Wages and benefits are set by current Fraternal Order of Police Collective Bargaining Agreement. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-057

21. OATH OF OFFICE

Police Chief Mike McCammond administered the oath of office to Sergeant Matthew Anderson, to be effective July 16, 2024.

22. ORDINANCES

23. LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 1824 E. RIVERSIDE BLVD.

Alderman Thompson presented an ordinance providing for a Liquor License for the property known as 1824 E. Riverside Blvd. and moved for approval. Second by Alderman Owens.

Alderman Thompson presented the following amendments voted on in Committee and shall be added to the Ordinance.

1. Prior Shareholders of KPE Oil Inc. shall have no financial interest in the applicant or receive any funds other than lease revenue.

2. The applicants shall provide any amendments to the lease to the city.

Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson)

ORDINANCE NO. 4638-24

24. APPROPRIATION FY 2024-25

Alderman John Jacobson presented an ordinance providing for Appropriation for FY 2024-25, and moved for approval. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson)

25. GOOD OF THE ORDER

Alderman Owens thanked the Street Department for their work with the recent storms.

26. ADJOURNMENT

Alderman John Jacobson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

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