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City of Loves Park City Council met Oct. 7.

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

Temporary Chairman Pruitt was seated.

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

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

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 September 16, 2024, was approved as submitted by the City Clerk on a motion by Alderman Schlensker. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

2. COMMUNICATIONS, MAYOR’S REPORT & ANNOUNCEMENTS

3. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT REQUEST FOR LOVES PARK SKI BRONCS TRUNK OR TREAT

Received a Special Event Permit application for Loves Park Ski Broncs to hold a Trunk or Treat event at Shorewood Park on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Referred to Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

4. Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee moved to approve a Special Event Permit application for Loves Park Ski Broncs to hold a Trunk or Treat event at Shorewood Park on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried by voice vote.

5. TATTOO ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT REQUEST

Received a Tattoo Establishment Permit application from A-to-Z Tattoo for 6128 E. Riverside Blvd. Referred to Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

6. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS

7. GENERAL FUND BILLS

Alderman John Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated October 7, 2024, in the amount of $2,206,406.22 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)

8. WATER FUND BILLS

Alderman John Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated October 7, 2024, in the amount of $696,016.20, 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)

9. OFFICER’S REPORT

10. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report for October 7, 2024; presented the Fire Department Report for October 7, 2024, to be placed on file.

11. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

Alderman Schlensker presented the Street Department Report for October 7, 2024; presented the Water Department Report for October 7, 2024, to be placed on file.

12. COMMITTEE REPORTS

13. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Alderman John Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on September 16, 2024, to be placed on file.

14. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Alderman Schlensker of the Public Works Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on September 16, 2024, to be placed on file.

15. CODES & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE

Alderman Thompson of the Codes & Regulations Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on September 3, 2024, to be placed on file. Alderman Thompson announced that a committee meeting will be held on October 21, 2024 at 5:25 p.m.

16. RESOLUTIONS & MOTIONS

17. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 150

Alderman John Jacobson presented the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Loves Park, Illinois and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, Public Employees Division. WHEREAS, in order to establish harmonious employment relations through a mutual process, to provide fair and equitable treatment to all employees, to promote the quality and continuance of public service, to achieve full recognition for the value of employees and the vital and necessary work they perform, to specify wages, hours, benefits and working conditions, and to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of disputes, the City of Loves Park, Illinois, (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150, Public Employees Division, desire to enter into a Collective Bargaining Agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Loves Park, Illinois, that by the adoption of this resolution, whose recitals are incorporated herein, that the City hereby agrees:

1. The above recitals are hereby incorporated into this Resolution as if fully stated herein.

2. The City Council hereby approves the adoption of the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the City and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, Public Employees Division covering the period between May 1, 2024 until April 30, 2027 and authorizes the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the same in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

3. Upon the filing of signed final copies with the City Clerk, the City Treasurer is authorized to make payments in conjunction with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

4. This Resolution will be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 24-076

18. WATER DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEES WAIVED FOR FOREST HILLS VILLAGE

Alderman John Jacobson presented the following Resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, that after a lengthy process of investigation and to aid in formulating a solution to a complex problem and public safety concern, the Loves Park Water Department shall be permitted to waive the normal system development fees for two 6” water connections in Forest Hills Village mobile home park. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-077

19. HIRE ARCDESIGN RESOURCES FOR WINDSOR ROAD DRAINAGE

Alderman Schlensker presented the following Resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Street Department Manager is authorized to hire ArcDesign Resources, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 for engineering services for the Windsor Road Drainage from 1st Street to the New Well 2025 at a cost not to exceed fifty-six thousand two hundred dollars ($56,200.00). 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 Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-078

20. HIRE ARCDESIGN RESOURCES FOR FOREST HILLS OVERLAY 2025

Alderman Schlensker presented the following Resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Street Department Manager is authorized to hire ArcDesign Resources, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 for engineering services for the Forest Hills Overlay 2025 at a cost not to exceed forty-six thousand six hundred dollars ($46,600.00). 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 Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-079

21. HIRE ARCDESIGN RESOURCES FOR BROADCAST PARKWAY DRAINAGE 2025 Alderman Thompson presented the following Resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, that the Street Department Manager is authorized to hire ArcDesign Resources, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 for engineering services for the Broadcast Parkway Drainage 2025 at a cost not to exceed twenty-five thousand six hundred dollars ($25,600.00). 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 Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-080

22. AGREEMENT WITH ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Alderman John Jacobson presented the following Resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, that WHEREAS, the City of Loves Park, Illinois is proposing to complete sidewalk improvements for compliance with ADA policy and provide multi use path by eliminating side parking lanes from the street and replacing with a wider terrace. Replacement of all traffic signals due to ADA ramp upgrades and radius improvements along Illinois 251 (North Second Street) between E. Riverside Blvd. and River Lane. WHEREAS, the above stated improvement will necessitate the use of funding provided through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT); and signee. WHEREAS, the use of these funds requires a joint funding agreement (AGREEMENT) with IDOT; and WHEREAS, the improvement requires matching funds; and NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of Loves Park, Illinois;

Section 1. The City Council hereby appropriates $1,000,000 (One Million Dollars), or as much as may be needed to match the required funding to complete the proposed improvement from Motor Fuel Tax Funds and furthermore agree to pass a supplemental resolution if necessary to appropriate additional funds for completion of the project.

Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with IDOT for the above-mentioned project.

Section 3. This resolution will become Attachment 3 of the Agreement.

Section 4. The City Clerk of Loves Park is directed to transmit 3 (three) copies of the Agreement and Resolution to IDOT District 2 Bureau of Local Roads and Streets. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-081

23. ORDINANCES

24. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY

Alderman Schlensker presented an ordinance authorizing the disposal of surplus personal property owned by the City of Loves Park, and moved for approval. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

ORDINANCE NO. 4652-24

25. VARIANCE FOR 6202 FOREST HILLS ROAD

Alderman Owens presented an ordinance authorizing a Variance in business sign height for the property known as 6202 Forest Hills Road, and moved for approval. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

ORDINANCE NO. 4653-24

26. SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 6239 N. SECOND STREET

Alderman Owens presented an ordinance authorizing a Special Use Permit for vehicle sales for the property known as 6239 N. Second Street, and moved for approval. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

ORDINANCE NO. 4654-24

27. SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 4020 STADIUM DRIVE

Alderman Owens presented an ordinance authorizing a Special Use Permit for an automobile oil change service for the property known as 4020 Stadium Drive, and moved for approval. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton)

ORDINANCE NO. 4655-24

28. ADJOURNMENT

Alderman John Jacobson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

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