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City of Loves Park City Council met Sept. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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

Alderman Mark Peterson opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Mayor Gregory Jury

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

Absent: Alderman A. Marie Holmes

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 August 19, 2024, was approved as submitted by the City Clerk on a motion by Alderman Schlensker. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Clint Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

2. COMMUNICATIONS, MAYOR’S REPORT & ANNOUNCEMENTS

3. LIGHTS AND LADDER EVENT

Mayor Jury announced that the Loves Park Police and Fire Departments will hold their first Lights and Ladder event on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Loves Park City Hall on festival grounds. The event will include food trucks and demonstrations by the Police and Fire Departments.

4. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS

5. GENERAL FUND BILLS

Alderman John Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated September 3, 2024, in the amount of $1,068,892.68 and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

6. WATER FUND BILLS

Alderman John Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated September 3, 2024, in the amount of $94,869.18, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

7. OFFICER’S REPORT

Journal of Proceedings – September 3, 2024

8. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report for September 3, 2024; presented the Fire Department Report for September 3, 2024, to be placed on file.

9. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

Alderman Schlensker presented the Street Department Report for September 3, 2024; presented the Water Department Report for September 3, 2024, to be placed on file.

10. COMMITTEE REPORTS

11. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Alderman John Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on August 19, 2024, to be placed on file.

12. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Alderman Schlensker of the Public Works Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on August 19, 2024, to be placed on file.

13. CODES & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE

Alderman Thompson of the Codes & Regulations Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on August 5, 2024, to be placed on file. He also indicated that Ordinance No. 20 on the Agenda will be held over until the next council meeting.

14. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Alderman Pruitt of the Community Development Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on August 5, 2024, to be placed on file.

15. RESOLUTIONS & MOTIONS

16. Alderman Thompson moved to approve a Special Event Permit request for the Forest Hills Country Club to hold a music festival on September 29, 2024, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried by voice vote.

17. PLAT NO. 3 OF HARVEST FALLS ESTATES

Alderman Pruitt presented the following Resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, that Plat No. 3 of Harvest Falls Estates, being a replat of lots thirteen (13) and fourteen (14) as designated upon Plat No. 1 of Harvest Falls Estates, being subdivision of part of the East half (1/2) of the Southeast quarter ¼) of section 1, township 44 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, City of Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois, be approved as recommended by the City of Loves Park Community Development Committee. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-066

18. HIRE POLACH APPRAISAL GROUP INC

Alderman Schlensker presented the following Resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Director of Community Development and Public Works is authorized to hire Polach Appraisal Group, Inc., 515 N. State Street, Floor 13-144, Chicago, IL 60654 to review property appraisals for Phase 1 of the North Second Streetscape Project in association with the ITEP grant. The cost for services performed shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25,000.00). Scope of work is defined in the attached Agreement For Professional Services. Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 01-01-6666 (ITEP grant). Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-067

19. PURCHASE NEW ROTARY 19K FLEX MAX MOBILE COLUM LIFT

Alderman Schlensker presented the following Resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Street Department Manager is hereby authorized to purchase a new Rotary 19K Flex Max Mobile column lift. The total cost would be fifty-seven thousand one hundred ten dollars ($57,110.00). The cost of this purchase will come from Account No. 01-11-8050 (New Equipment). Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-068

20. ORDINANCES

21. OMNIBUS VOTE

Alderman Pruitt moved to bring Ordinances #13 thru #19 on the Agenda to be acted upon through a single omnibus vote. Second by Alderman Thompson. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

22. SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 4825 N. SECOND STREET

Alderman Pruitt presented an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for an accessory residence for the property known as 4825 N. Second Street, and moved for approval. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

ORDINANCE NO. 4645-24

23. VARIANCE FOR 4899 N. PERRYVILLE ROAD

Alderman Pruitt presented an ordinance providing for a Variance in business sign height for the property known as 4899 N. Perryville Road, and moved for approval. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

ORDINANCE NO. 4646-24

24. TEXT AMENDMENT CHAPTER 102, ZONING, FENCE REGULATIONS Alderman Pruitt presented an ordinance providing for a text amendment to Chapter 102, Zoning, Article III, Districts, Division 1, Generally, Section 102-132, Site Area and Dimension Requirements and Exceptions, (e), Fencing regulations of the Loves Park Code of Ordinances, and moved for approval. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

ORDINANCE NO. 4647-24

25. TEXT AMENDMENT CHAPTER 102, COMMERCIAL RETAIL ZONING DISTRICT Alderman Pruitt presented an ordinance providing for a text amendment to Chapter 102, Zoning, Article III, Districts, Division 3, Section 102-174 CR Retail Commercial District, (C), Special Uses, (22), of the Loves Park Code of Ordinances, and moved for approval. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

ORDINANCE NO. 4648-24

26. TEXT AMENDMENT CHAPTER 102, GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT

Alderman Pruitt presented an ordinance providing for a text amendment to Chapter 102, Zoning, Article III, Districts, Division 3, Section 102-175 CG Commercial District, (B), of the Loves Park Code of Ordinances, and moved for approval. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

ORDINANCE NO. 4649-24

27. TEXT AMENDMENT CHAPTER 102, ZONING, SPECIAL USES

Alderman Pruitt presented an ordinance providing for a text amendment to Chapter 102, Zoning, Article III, Districts, Division 3, Section 102-174 CR Retail Commercial District, (C), Special Uses, (23), of the Loves Park Code of Ordinances, and moved for approval. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

ORDINANCE NO. 4650-24

28. SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR CAR WASH AT 6245 N. SECOND STREET

Alderman Pruitt presented an ordinance providing for a Special Use Permit for a car wash at the property known as 6245 N. Second Street, and moved to approve. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Absent (Alderman Holmes)

ORDINANCE NO. 4651-24

29. GOOD OF THE ORDER

Alderman Pruitt reminded everyone that trash pickup will be delayed this week due to the holiday and will be pickup on Saturday.

30. ADJOURNMENT

Alderman John Jacobson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

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