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City of Loves Park City Council met Sept. 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Greg 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 Frank Laudicina, Robert Schlensker, Doug Allton, Mike Owens, John Jacobson, Clint Little, Dan Jacobson, John Pruitt, Jim Thompson, Mark Peterson

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 18, 2025, was approved as submitted by the City Clerk on a motion by Alderman Schlensker. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 9 Ayes (Aldermen Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) 1 Present (Alderman Dan Jacobson)

2. COMMUNICATIONS, MAYOR’S REPORT & ANNOUNCEMENTS

3. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT REQUEST

Received a Special Event Permit application from Milestone, Inc. to hold a Trunk or Treat event at 4060 McFarland Road, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Referred to Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

4. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT REQUEST

Received a Special Event Permit application from Tony LaMarca to hold a Halloween concert at 12559 Tweed Drive with a road closure and amplified music, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025. Referred to Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

5. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT REQUEST

Received a Special Event Permit application for the Glow in the Garden 5K race on a portion of Loves Park streets on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Referred to Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee moved to approve a Special Event Permit application for the Glow in the Garden 5K race on a portion of Loves Park streets on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried by voice vote.

6. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT REQUEST

Received a Special Event Permit application for the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation to hold a 7K run and 1 mile walk on a portion of Loves Park streets on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Referred to Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee.

Alderman Thompson of the Codes and Regulations Committee moved to approve a Special Event Permit application for the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation to hold a 7K run and 1 mile walk on a portion of Loves Park streets on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried by voice vote.

7. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT REQUEST

Received a Special Event Permit for the Loves Park Ski Broncs to hold a Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 2:00 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 a Special Event Permit for the Loves Park Ski Broncs to hold a Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Second by Alderman Owens. Motion carried by voice vote.

8. RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

Mayor Jury announced that a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held for Elite Sports Complex, 6800 Forest Hills Road on September 4, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

9. RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

Mayor Jury announced that a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held for Pickin Chicks Upscale Resale, Gifts and More, 6550 E. Riverside Blvd. on September 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

10. OKTOBERFEST DAY PROCLAMATION

Mayor Jury presented a proclamation to Mark Beck, proclaiming Saturday, September 27, 2025 to be “Oktoberfest Day” in the City of Loves Park.

Mark Beck thanked city council for supporting the proclamation.

11. POW/MIA RECOGNITION PROCLAMATION

City Treasurer John Danielson presented a proclamation to Dick Watermolan and Mike Parker, proclaiming Friday, September 19, 2025, to be “POW/MIA Recognition Day” in the City of Loves Park.

Dick Watermolan and Mike Parker thanked city council for supporting the proclamation.

12. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS

13. GENERAL FUND BILLS

Alderman John Jacobson presented the General Fund and all other bills dated September 2, 2025, in the amount of $660,663.93 and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson)

14. WATER FUND BILLS

Alderman John Jacobson presented the Water Department bills dated September 2, 2025, in the amount of $55,498.74, and moved that they be paid. Second by Alderman Peterson. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson)

15. OFFICER’S REPORT

16. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

Alderman Allton presented the Police Department Report for September 2, 2025; presented the Fire Department Report for September 2, 2025, to be placed on file.

17. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

Alderman Schlensker presented the Street Department Report for September 2, 2025; presented the Water Department Report for September 2, 2025, to be placed on file.

18. COMMITTEE REPORTS

19. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Alderman John Jacobson of the Finance and Administration Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on August 18, 2025, to be placed on file.

20. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Alderman Allton of the Public Safety Committee presented the minutes from the committee meeting held on November 4, 2024, to be placed on file.

21. RESOLUTIONS & MOTIONS

22. OMNIBUS VOTE

Alderman Thompson moved that Resolutions No. 14-19 on the Agenda be acted upon through a single omnibus vote. Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried by voice vote.

23. ACTUARIAL SERVICES

Alderman Thompson presented the following Resolution and moved for its approval, RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer is authorized to engage Lauterbach & Amen, LLP to perform required actuarial services for fiscal years 2025 through 2028 for an annual fee not to exceed $10,840.00. Funds for this Service will be drawn from Account No. 01-04-6275 (Actuarial Services). Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson)

RESOLUTION NO. 25-072

24. BUILDING INSPECTOR

Alderman Thompson presented the following Resolution and moved for its approval, RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to hire Eric Rosenwinkle for the position of Building Inspector, in the Community Development Department, at a salary of $78,000.00 per year with all accompanying full-time benefits attached to the position. This is a civil service position and has met all procedures required by the Civil Service Commission. Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson)

RESOLUTION NO. 25-073

25. SAFEBUILT ILLINOIS AGREEMENT

Alderman Thompson presented the following Resolution and moved for its approval, RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with SAFEbuilt Illinois, LLC for plan review and civil engineering services. Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson)

RESOLUTION NO. 25-074

26. ARC DESIGN RESOURCES

Alderman Thompson presented the following Resolution and moved for its approval, RESOLVED, that the Water Superintendent is authorized to hire ARC Design Resources, 5291 Zenith Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111 for engineering services to replace the watermain on Sandpiper Place for the cost of $22,610.00. Funds shall be drawn from Account No. 31-00-1960 (Watermain Improvements). Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Laudicina,

Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson) RESOLUTION NO. 25-075

27. COMED POLE INSTALLATIONS

Alderman Thompson presented the following Resolution and moved for its approval, RESOLVED, that the Public Works Director is authorized to hire ComEd, P.O. Box 6111, Carol Stream, IL 60197 to install 6 new poles at various addresses. Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson)

RESOLUTION NO. 25-076

28. POLICE VEHICLE PURCHASE

Alderman Thompson presented the following Resolution and moved for its approval, RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police is authorized to purchase four 2025 Ford Interceptor Utilities from Anderson’s Rock River Ford, 224 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford IL 61107. The total cost of the four vehicles is $184,480.00, which is below the cost of the Illinois state contract, and shall be paid from Account No. 01-13-9100 (Squad Cars). Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson)

RESOLUTION NO. 25-077

29. ORDINANCES

30. OMNIBUS VOTE

31. Alderman Thompson moved that Ordinances No. 20-21 on the Agenda be acted upon through a single omnibus vote. Second by Alderman Pruitt. Motion carried by voice vote.

32. NO PARKING

Alderman Thompson presented an ordinance establishing no parking on a portion of Paulson Road, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson)

ORDINANCE NO. 4736-25

33. SPECIAL USE PERMIT

Alderman Thompson presented an ordinance authorizing a Special Use Permit for the property known as 7784 Forest Hills Road, and moved for passage of the ordinance. Second by Alderman Allton. Motion carried. 10 Ayes (Aldermen Laudicina, Schlensker, Allton, Owens, John Jacobson, Little, Dan Jacobson, Pruitt, Thompson, Peterson)

ORDINANCE NO. 4737-25

34. ADJOURNMENT

Alderman John Jacobson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Second by Alderman Schlensker. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

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