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City of Loves Park City Council met Nov. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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

Alderman Jim Thompson opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

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 October 21, 2024, was approved as submitted by the City Clerk on a motion by Alderman Schlensker. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson)

2. COMMUNICATIONS, MAYOR’S REPORT & ANNOUNCEMENTS

3. LETTER OF RETIREMENT

Received a letter from Patti Jo Starr announcing her retirement, with her last day of employment being Friday, November 8, 2024. Placed on file.

4. MAYOR JURY WELCOMED PETE GWIZDALA OF CRAZY TIMES AND BRAD LINDMARK OF THE LINDMARK FOUNDATION

Pete Gwizdala presented a check from the proceeds of the Rhythm of the Heart Festival to Brad Lindmark of the Lindmark Foundation.

Brad Lindmark thanked everyone for their support for the Lindberg Foundation.

5. MAYOR JURY WELCOMED RICH AND DANA SCHMIDT OF BACKYARD GRILL AND BAR Mayor Jury presented a proclamation to Rich and Dana Schmidt, proclaiming Monday, November 4, 2024 to be “Rich and Dana Schmidt Recognition Day” in the City of Loves Park.

Rich Schmidt thanked everyone for their support of Backyard Grill and Bar over the years.

6. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS

7. GENERAL FUND BILLS

Alderman Peterson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated November 4, 2024, in the amount of $705,944.72 and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Dan Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson)

Journal of Proceedings – November 4, 2024

8. WATER FUND BILLS

Alderman Peterson presented the Water Department bills dated November 4, 2024, in the amount of $286,332.00, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson)

9. OFFICER’S REPORT

10. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report for November 4, 2024; presented the Fire Department Report for November 4, 2024, to be placed on file.

11. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

Alderman Schlensker presented the Street Department Report for November 4, 2024; presented the Water Department Report for November 4, 2024, to be placed on file.

12. COMMITTEE REPORTS

13. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Alderman Peterson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on October 21, 2024, to be placed on file.

14. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Alderman Allton of the Public Safety Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on January 23, 2023, 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 October 21, 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 October 21, 2024, to be placed on file. Alderman Thompson announced that a committee meeting will be held on December 2, 2024 at 5:25 p.m.

17. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Alderman Pruitt of the Community Development Committee announced that the committee meeting that was scheduled for this evening has been postponed until November 18, 2024.

18. RESOLUTIONS & MOTIONS

19. POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HIRE ADRIANNA HEFFERN FOR POSITION OF CLERICAL ASSISTANT

Alderman Peterson presented the following Resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to hire Adrianna Heffern, for the position of Clerical Assistant, within the Loves Park Police Department. Adrianna is the next eligible candidate on the current Civil Service Roster. Be it further resolved that the official start date will be Monday, November 18, 2024. The salary will be set at $40,500.00 annually and shall be drawn from Police Department Account No. 01-13-9140 (Clerical Assistant). Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-087

20. POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE A 2025 FORD EXPLORER

Alderman Allton presented the following Resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, by the adoption of this Resolution, the Chief of Police is authorized to purchase one 2025 Ford Explorer, at State of Illinois contract pricing, from Rock River Ford, 224 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL 61107. This shall be paid from Police Department Account No. 01-13-9400, (Squad Cars). Further, the Chief of Police is authorized to pay for this vehicle and all associated fees at a cost of $47,000.00. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-088

21. PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY PROGRAM.

Alderman Allton presented the following Resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this resolution, the Fire Chief James Hart may enter into a cost-free agreement with the State of Illinois Federal Surplus Property Program to procure surplus property that enhances the operation capability of the Fire Department. WHEREAS, the City of Loves Park has limited fiscal resources available for the procurement of heavy-duty equipment, vehicles, commodities, and other property; and WHEREAS, the City of Loves Park has agreed to the following terms and conditions to use the surplus property only in the official program which it represents; and upon receipt, agrees to place the surplus property into use within one year; and it agrees that the property shall be used for a period of at least one year; that it agrees it will not sell, loan, trade, or tear down the property without written consent from the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, the City of Loves Park understands that surplus property must be used in an authorized program and that personal use or non-use surplus is now allowed. THEREFORE, be it Resolved that the City of Loves Park and the Loves Park Fire Department is authorized to participate in the State of Illinois Federal Surplus Property Program. Second by Alderman John Jacobson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-089

22. WATER DEPARTMENT TO HIRE FEHR GRAM ENGINEERING FOR WELL 3

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 Fehr Gram Engineering and Environmental, 200 Prairie Street, Rockford, IL 61107, for professional services to provide engineering and project management for building and chemical injection improvements at well three on a time and materials basis at a cost not to exceed $86,700.00. Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 31-00-1929 (Well 3). Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson)

RESOLUTION NO. 24-090

23. ORDINANCES

24. LIQUOR LICENSES CLASS B & D FOR 1824 E. RIVERSIDE BLVD

Alderman Thompson presented an ordinance approving the issuance of a Class B and Class D Liquor License for the property located at 1824 E. Riverside Blvd. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson, Holmes, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson)

ORDINANCE NO. 4660-24

25. ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Schlensker moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

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