WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:02.200 Good evening. Debbie, could you please give the invocation? 00:00:13.529 --> 00:00:14.529 Let us pray. 00:00:19.929 --> 00:00:20.829 Let us pray. 00:00:22.129 --> 00:00:26.030 Unless the Lord builds a house, the builders labor in vain. 00:00:26.429 --> 00:00:31.030 Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with gent, sentries 00:00:31.030 --> 00:00:32.130 will do no good. 00:00:32.130 --> 00:00:38.130 There is no wisdom or understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the Lord. 00:00:38.130 --> 00:00:46.130 Heavenly Father, we just thank you for our Mayor, our department heads, our city manager, and city council members. 00:00:46.130 --> 00:00:54.130 Give them wisdom and clarity as they deliberate on the important issues before them this evening. 00:00:54.130 --> 00:01:00.130 Guide their decisions so they may be just, fair, and in the best interest of our community. 00:01:00.130 --> 00:01:12.629 May the City Council's actions this evening bring about a positive change in a stronger community for all. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. 00:01:12.629 --> 00:01:19.609 Thank you, Debbie. Snow will officially call this meeting to order. Madam Clerk, could you please take the right of way. 00:01:19.609 --> 00:01:21.010 Thank you. 00:01:21.010 --> 00:01:26.769 in a stronger community for all. In Jesus name we pray, Amen. Amen. Thank you, Debbie. 00:01:26.769 --> 00:01:29.689 So now we'll officially call this meeting to order. Madam Clerk, could you please 00:01:29.689 --> 00:01:35.969 take the roll? Mayor Miller? Here. Alderpersons, Klemm? Here. Johnson? Here. Simmons is 00:01:35.969 --> 00:01:45.250 absent. Parker? Here. Stacy? Here. Shadle? Here. Sanders? Here. And Sellers? Here. In Alderpersons, 00:01:45.250 --> 00:01:48.769 Simmons absence, Alderman Parker, would you mind leading the pledge? 00:01:48.769 --> 00:01:54.060 Yes. 00:01:54.060 --> 00:02:00.579 To the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one 00:02:00.579 --> 00:02:11.020 nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 00:02:11.020 --> 00:02:13.099 Item number one is the approval of the agenda. 00:02:13.099 --> 00:02:14.099 Is there such a motion? 00:02:14.099 --> 00:02:15.099 So moved. 00:02:15.099 --> 00:02:16.099 Second. 00:02:16.099 --> 00:02:20.219 A motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. 00:02:20.219 --> 00:02:22.419 All those in favor signify by saying aye. 00:02:22.419 --> 00:02:31.960 Aye. Opposed? That motion passes. Item number two is approval of the minutes from the special meeting on October 6th and October 20th, 2025. Is there such a motion? 00:02:31.960 --> 00:02:47.460 So moved. Second. Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? That motion passes. Public comments. I believe that there's no one signed in on public comments. So we'll move on to item number five. 00:02:55.550 --> 00:03:42.150 If you ladies are here for this, please raise your right hand and repeat after me. I, Travis Davis, have been appointed as Interim Chief of Police in the City of Freeport, in the County of Stevenson, DuSalle and LeSueur, that I will support the Constitution of the United States, 00:03:42.150 --> 00:03:43.990 The Constitution of the State of Illinois. 00:03:43.990 --> 00:03:45.590 The Constitution of the State of Illinois. 00:03:45.590 --> 00:03:48.150 The amendment will be based on this Churchman's and Beeson's My Appointment. 00:03:48.150 --> 00:03:50.550 I will be based on this Churchman's and Beeson's My Appointment. 00:03:50.550 --> 00:03:51.949 According to the best of my ability. 00:03:51.949 --> 00:03:53.250 According to the best of my ability. 00:03:53.250 --> 00:03:54.050 That's it. 00:03:54.050 --> 00:04:04.569 Thank you. 00:04:04.569 --> 00:04:25.379 Okay. 00:04:25.379 --> 00:04:27.779 All right, item number five is the Consent Agenda. 00:04:27.779 --> 00:04:36.279 All the items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature unless there's a member of the Council that would like to have something removed for further discussion. 00:04:36.279 --> 00:04:50.199 The consent agenda consists of approving to receive and place on file the board and commission minutes from the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners August 12th, 2025 and the Greater Freeport Partnerships Monthly Report, dated October 2025. 00:04:50.199 --> 00:05:09.480 Also is the approval of the finance bills payable in the total of $2,989,660.96 and payroll pay period ending October 18th, 2025 in the total of $676,339.83. Is there a motion to approve the consent agenda? 00:05:09.480 --> 00:05:10.279 So moved. 00:05:10.279 --> 00:05:10.779 Second. 00:05:10.779 --> 00:05:17.779 A motion made by Alderman Sellers, seconded by Alderman Shadle. Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? 00:05:17.779 --> 00:05:19.279 Parker? 00:05:19.279 --> 00:05:20.279 Aye. 00:05:20.279 --> 00:05:21.279 Stacy? 00:05:21.279 --> 00:05:22.279 Aye. 00:05:22.279 --> 00:05:23.279 Shadle? 00:05:23.279 --> 00:05:24.279 Aye. 00:05:24.279 --> 00:05:25.279 Sanders? 00:05:25.279 --> 00:05:26.279 Aye. 00:05:26.279 --> 00:05:27.279 Sellers? 00:05:27.279 --> 00:05:28.279 Aye. 00:05:28.279 --> 00:05:29.279 Klemm? 00:05:29.279 --> 00:05:30.279 Aye. 00:05:30.279 --> 00:05:31.279 And Johnson? 00:05:31.279 --> 00:05:32.279 Aye. 00:05:32.279 --> 00:05:33.279 The motion passes seven to zero. 00:05:33.279 --> 00:05:36.959 Item number six is the first reading of ordinance 20-25-60. 00:05:36.959 --> 00:05:38.519 Could you please read this? 00:05:38.519 --> 00:05:41.959 Ordinance approving an amendment to vehicle lease agreement with the Stevenson County 00:05:41.959 --> 00:05:46.540 Senior Center doing business as the Senior Resource Center. 00:05:46.540 --> 00:05:47.540 Thank you. 00:05:47.540 --> 00:05:48.540 Director Heimerdinger. 00:05:48.540 --> 00:05:58.899 Madam Mayor, this ordinance updates the City's vehicle lease agreement with the Senior Resource Center to reflect two buses that were totaled and subsequently disposed of. 00:05:59.579 --> 00:06:13.180 The City received insurance settlements totaling $70,452.68, which were deposited into the public transit account for future vehicle procurement, as required by IDOT. 00:06:13.180 --> 00:06:21.019 To maintain the fleet size and service availability, the City also obtained a replacement bus from State Line Mass Transit District. 00:06:21.019 --> 00:06:28.060 The only costs associated with this new bus was the tighter registration, minor maintenance, and branding of the bus. 00:06:28.060 --> 00:06:35.740 All of these expenses were fully covered by federal and state grants, resulting in no expense to the City. 00:06:35.740 --> 00:06:45.740 This amendment ensures accurate fleet records and continues uninterrupted transit services for residents throughout Fleetport and Stevenson County. Thank you. 00:06:45.740 --> 00:06:48.740 Thank you. Is there a motion to move the ordinance forward? 00:06:48.740 --> 00:06:49.740 So moved. 00:06:49.740 --> 00:06:55.740 Motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Sellers. Discussion on the ordinance. 00:06:55.740 --> 00:07:01.600 And we will move on to item number seven, which is the adoption. 00:07:01.600 --> 00:07:02.600 Madam Mayor. 00:07:02.600 --> 00:07:03.600 I'm sorry. 00:07:03.600 --> 00:07:10.800 I believe we might need to waive the rules for voting on this tonight. Is that correct? 00:07:10.800 --> 00:07:20.720 Do we need that? To get it moving? I don't think so. No. No? Okay, fine. Let me just, 00:07:20.720 --> 00:07:26.199 Mayor, may I be recognized? Since this is just functionary, I'd discuss with some of 00:07:26.199 --> 00:07:29.720 the aldermen to go ahead and waive the rules tonight and go ahead and move this ordinance 00:07:29.720 --> 00:07:30.720 forward. 00:07:30.720 --> 00:07:36.480 Well with that then I'll entertain a motion to suspend the rules. So move. Second. We have a 00:07:36.480 --> 00:07:40.800 suspension of the rules made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Sellers. Suspension of the 00:07:40.800 --> 00:07:45.199 rules is non-debatable and must pass by a two-thirds majority. Madam Clerk, could you please take the 00:07:45.199 --> 00:07:57.620 role on the suspension only? Parker? Aye. Stacy? Fine. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. 00:07:57.620 --> 00:08:05.060 and Johnson. The motion to suspend passes seven to zero. So then before you is the final reading 00:08:05.060 --> 00:08:12.899 for this ordinance if there's no further discussion Alderman Sanders. Yeah could you repeat to the 00:08:12.899 --> 00:08:22.579 council of that system suspension again I didn't get it all so I just need you to. You just want 00:08:22.579 --> 00:08:26.579 I just want to understand the suspension portion of it. 00:08:26.579 --> 00:08:30.579 What you're requesting on the suspension portion. 00:08:30.579 --> 00:08:38.580 Sure, I can answer that. Alderman Sanders, I just was asking for a suspension so we could just move forward with some basic business here. 00:08:38.580 --> 00:08:46.580 It happens to be an ordinance, but it is not that we'd like to move forward with it so that we can do other things. 00:08:46.580 --> 00:08:48.580 Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 00:08:48.580 --> 00:08:49.580 Parker? 00:08:49.580 --> 00:08:50.580 Aye. 00:08:50.580 --> 00:08:51.580 Stacy? 00:08:51.580 --> 00:08:59.899 Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. And Johnson? Aye. And the ordinance passes seven to zero. 00:09:00.860 --> 00:09:06.460 Item number seven is the adoption of resolution 2025-128. Could you please read this? Resolution 00:09:06.460 --> 00:09:12.059 ratifying emergency water main repairs by Fisher excavating on Winchester Court. Thank you. Manager 00:09:12.059 --> 00:09:18.220 Boyer? Thank you, Your Honor. We've had multiple breaks on a section of dead end section of water 00:09:18.220 --> 00:09:22.220 Mayne at Winchester Court. I believe there's at least seven breaks already in the pipe. 00:09:23.100 --> 00:09:27.500 One of the reasons you have water main breaks is water hammer, and whenever you have a dead end, 00:09:27.500 --> 00:09:33.179 you have the opportunity for water hammer. So when we had this most, we've had two breaks here 00:09:33.179 --> 00:09:39.500 recently on this section, and we went ahead and took the opportunity to connect it to a water 00:09:39.500 --> 00:09:44.539 main that is just beyond the backyards of the houses on the east side of Winchester Court, 00:09:44.539 --> 00:09:50.620 tying into a larger water main that's on, on a utility easement. No, I'm sorry. What's that? 00:09:52.139 --> 00:09:57.740 The tie-in's not done yet. Oh, the tie-in's okay. I apologize. Anyway, this is a replay, 00:09:57.740 --> 00:09:59.980 this is a repair of that water main and we're 00:09:59.980 --> 00:10:03.519 This is a repair of that water main and we're going to be looking for opportunity to loop 00:10:03.519 --> 00:10:08.399 it but in the meantime we would request just ratifying this resolution for the emergency 00:10:08.399 --> 00:10:09.399 repair. 00:10:09.399 --> 00:10:10.399 Is there a motion to adopt? 00:10:10.399 --> 00:10:11.399 So moved. 00:10:11.399 --> 00:10:12.399 Second. 00:10:12.399 --> 00:10:16.639 The motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Sellers. 00:10:16.639 --> 00:10:17.639 Discussion on the resolution? 00:10:17.639 --> 00:10:21.360 Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 00:10:21.360 --> 00:10:22.360 Parker? 00:10:22.360 --> 00:10:23.360 Aye. 00:10:23.360 --> 00:10:24.360 Stacy? 00:10:24.360 --> 00:10:25.360 Aye. 00:10:25.360 --> 00:10:26.360 Shadle? 00:10:26.360 --> 00:10:27.360 Aye. 00:10:27.360 --> 00:10:34.879 Klemm, aye and Johnson, aye. The resolution is adopted seven to zero. Item number eight is the 00:10:34.879 --> 00:10:41.759 adoption of resolution 2025-129. Could you please read this? Resolution ratifying emergency sewer 00:10:41.759 --> 00:10:49.200 repairs by fisher excavating on Shawnee Avenue. Manager Boyer. Thank you your honor. Again Shawnee 00:10:49.200 --> 00:10:55.200 has been a little bit of a challenge. We have quite a bit of work yet to do out there. During 00:10:55.200 --> 00:11:02.600 During the process, we had some very old sewer lateral that was underground, fairly deep, 00:11:02.600 --> 00:11:07.539 and we had to call in for an, we had basically a failure of the sewer while working on the 00:11:07.539 --> 00:11:09.620 relocation of the gas main. 00:11:09.620 --> 00:11:16.200 So staff is requesting ratification of this emergency repair. 00:11:16.200 --> 00:11:17.200 Thank you. 00:11:17.200 --> 00:11:18.200 Is there a motion to adopt? 00:11:18.200 --> 00:11:19.200 So moved. 00:11:19.200 --> 00:11:20.200 Second. 00:11:20.200 --> 00:11:24.600 We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Klemm. 00:11:24.600 --> 00:11:25.440 on the resolution. 00:11:25.559 --> 00:11:30.360 Mayor, I'd like to point out that, uh, Fisher's helped us with this emergency 00:11:30.360 --> 00:11:35.319 repair, but we plan to file an insurance claim against NICOR and their subcontractor 00:11:35.319 --> 00:11:38.240 for the complete cost of this repair. 00:11:38.279 --> 00:11:43.120 Um, it was due to the undermining of the sewer and, uh, the city had some 00:11:43.120 --> 00:11:47.200 costs in it too, so we're, we're pursuing all the costs that the city has, which 00:11:47.200 --> 00:11:50.680 is this bill plus, uh, some city bypass costs as well. 00:11:50.680 --> 00:11:53.680 Olderman, Sellers. 00:11:53.680 --> 00:12:00.680 I just want to know, does this have anything to do with being down there on Shawnee with the Vidak thing too? Okay. 00:12:00.680 --> 00:12:01.680 Yes. 00:12:01.680 --> 00:12:04.629 Anything else? 00:12:04.629 --> 00:12:16.629 Sorry, yes it does. The gas had to be relocated under the Shawnee Vidak in order to do the water and storm construction that's required to lower the road, so that is why they were working there. 00:12:16.629 --> 00:12:18.629 Olderman, Sanders. 00:12:18.629 --> 00:12:20.629 Is that an emergency situation? 00:12:20.629 --> 00:12:24.230 Uh, this sewer was an emergency situation. 00:12:24.230 --> 00:12:25.029 Sewer was. 00:12:25.029 --> 00:12:30.230 Yes, because, uh, they broke the sewer main and the, the, the, the line that comes down, 00:12:30.230 --> 00:12:34.549 Shawnee has significantly high flows and it filled their trenches completely. 00:12:34.549 --> 00:12:38.230 And we had to call an emergency crews to, to pump it back into the sewer. 00:12:38.230 --> 00:12:42.470 And then we had to bypass it for, I believe it was almost 10 days above ground. 00:12:43.029 --> 00:12:43.669 So this was- 00:12:43.669 --> 00:12:44.470 Do you want a second? 00:12:44.470 --> 00:12:45.669 I'm s- I'm sorry. 00:12:45.669 --> 00:12:47.269 Would you like to speak a second time? 00:12:47.269 --> 00:12:47.590 Yeah. 00:12:48.149 --> 00:12:48.950 Alderman Sanders? 00:12:48.950 --> 00:12:55.950 So, the damage was caused by who? Was it Fisher? 00:12:55.950 --> 00:12:56.950 NICOR. 00:12:56.950 --> 00:12:58.950 NICOR? Was it caused by NICOR? 00:12:58.950 --> 00:12:59.950 Their subcontractor. 00:12:59.950 --> 00:13:10.950 Subcontractor. So, they damaged the sewer in the process of working in that area. Okay. All right. Thanks. 00:13:10.950 --> 00:13:15.950 There's no further discussion. Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 00:13:15.950 --> 00:13:18.389 Parker? 00:13:18.389 --> 00:13:19.389 Aye. 00:13:19.389 --> 00:13:27.990 Casey, Aye. Shadle, Aye. Sanders, Aye. Sellers, Aye. Klemm, Aye. And Johnson, Aye. The motion 00:13:27.990 --> 00:13:33.470 passes 7-0. Mayor, I forgot to write down the motion in the second. That would have 00:13:33.470 --> 00:13:40.509 been Shadle, Klemm. Thank you. And item number nine is the adoption of resolution 2025-130. 00:13:40.509 --> 00:13:45.549 Could you please read this? Resolution to approve an agreement with IBS doing business 00:13:45.549 --> 00:13:50.830 Davis as Angel Tracks for installation of video security systems on Pretzel City Transit 00:13:50.830 --> 00:13:51.830 buses. 00:13:51.830 --> 00:13:52.830 Thank you. 00:13:52.830 --> 00:13:53.830 Director Heimerdinger. 00:13:53.830 --> 00:13:54.830 Thank you, Madam Mayor. 00:13:54.830 --> 00:14:01.669 The City of Freeport was awarded $65,000 through the 2021 Rebuild Illinois grant to install 00:14:01.669 --> 00:14:05.110 video security systems on 16 PCAT buses. 00:14:05.110 --> 00:14:12.610 The project was bid and approved by council on April 7, 2025 for Angle Track at a total 00:14:12.610 --> 00:14:21.490 For a cost of $41,033.67, IDOT has finally provided pre-award concurrence to proceed. 00:14:21.490 --> 00:14:23.809 That's why this item is back on here. 00:14:23.809 --> 00:14:27.170 Funding is fully covered through the grant and within budget. 00:14:27.170 --> 00:14:31.649 Staff recommends the approval of the installation of the video cameras in the public transportation 00:14:31.649 --> 00:14:32.730 vehicles. 00:14:32.730 --> 00:14:36.569 This project aligns with our strategic goal of providing a connected and accessibility 00:14:36.569 --> 00:14:42.089 community through safe and secure public transit for Freeport and the rest of Stevenson County. 00:14:42.089 --> 00:15:02.410 So do I understand you to be saying that there is no cost to the city that is all by IDOT covered? 00:15:02.410 --> 00:15:04.889 Yes, everything is covered. Yep, that's correct. 00:15:06.889 --> 00:15:07.690 Alderman Sellers? 00:15:07.690 --> 00:15:12.329 Yeah, I just like to, is that all the buses or how many? 00:15:12.329 --> 00:15:21.690 It's 16 of the buses. The other fours, we have 20 fleet, but the 16 are the ones that that's what 00:15:21.690 --> 00:15:25.850 we had when we were doing this grant and going through the work. So that's the ones that have 00:15:25.850 --> 00:15:33.210 been approved. And so eventually we will probably ask, you know, we were clearly under budget. So 00:15:33.210 --> 00:15:36.970 hopefully this grant comes back and then we can able to do the next four. 00:15:36.970 --> 00:15:37.970 Okay, thank you. 00:15:37.970 --> 00:15:38.970 Alderman Sanders? 00:15:38.970 --> 00:15:52.329 Yeah, what department monitors the video feed and records of those feeds and how is it demonstrated 00:15:52.329 --> 00:15:57.569 to the public on how, because I don't want it to impede upon anybody's rights. 00:15:57.569 --> 00:15:58.569 Yeah. 00:15:58.569 --> 00:16:04.870 And I like to see the documentations or councils should see the documentation of the processing 00:16:34.870 --> 00:16:40.410 and, you know, just extra protection for insurance purposes as well. 00:16:40.410 --> 00:16:42.950 Ullman, Stacy, did you have your hand up? 00:16:42.950 --> 00:16:43.950 Yes. 00:16:43.950 --> 00:16:48.910 So it's video and voice recorded? 00:16:48.910 --> 00:16:50.589 That is a good question. 00:16:50.589 --> 00:16:53.690 I might have to get back to you on that. 00:16:53.690 --> 00:16:58.269 I do believe that it is both. 00:16:58.269 --> 00:16:59.269 Ullman, Sanders? 00:16:59.269 --> 00:17:00.269 Yeah. 00:17:00.269 --> 00:17:09.549 See, I didn't get that response on what agency monitors those feeds, those video feeds. 00:17:09.549 --> 00:17:17.990 Who is conducting that and what department or agency that takes that in? 00:17:17.990 --> 00:17:22.509 Because the buses are, you know, with their senior resource center and, you know, they'll 00:17:22.509 --> 00:17:29.230 be feeding in there, I think they would have the first priority of monitoring and assessing 00:17:29.230 --> 00:17:55.990 Parker, Stacey, Shadle, Sanders, Sellers, Klemm, Johnson, the resolution passes 7-0. 00:17:55.990 --> 00:17:59.170 Item number 10 is the adoption of Resolution 2025-131. 00:17:59.170 --> 00:18:00.970 Could you please read this? 00:18:00.970 --> 00:18:05.190 Resolution appointing Gertrude Heimerdinger, Director of Community and Economic Development, 00:18:05.190 --> 00:18:09.869 to serve as City's Representative on the Board of Trustees of the Northern Illinois Land 00:18:09.869 --> 00:18:10.869 Bank Authority. 00:18:10.869 --> 00:18:11.869 Thank you. 00:18:11.869 --> 00:18:12.869 Manager Boyer? 00:18:12.869 --> 00:18:13.869 Thank you, Your Honor. 00:18:13.869 --> 00:18:17.829 The Northern Illinois Land Bank Authority has restored over 41 properties since its creation 00:18:17.829 --> 00:18:19.470 in 2019. 00:18:19.470 --> 00:18:25.789 Traditionally, the Community Development Director from the City of Freeport is appointed to 00:18:25.789 --> 00:18:35.789 We'll move to this board for one of the seats, and staff is recommending moving forward, having Gertrude Heimerdinger as the city's Freeport representative to the land bank. 00:18:35.789 --> 00:18:41.900 Is there a motion to adopt? So moved. Second. 00:18:41.900 --> 00:18:50.900 We have a motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Sellers. Discussion on this resolution? Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 00:18:50.900 --> 00:19:03.869 Parker? Aye. Stacy? No. Shadle? Aye. 00:19:03.869 --> 00:19:11.630 Sanders? No. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. And Johnson? Aye. The resolution is adopted five to two. 00:19:13.070 --> 00:19:18.429 Item number 11 is the adoption of resolution 2025-132. Could you please read this? Resolution 00:19:18.429 --> 00:19:24.029 approving payment to metropolitan industries for purchase of a water system booster for well house 00:19:24.029 --> 00:19:30.029 number 11. Manager Boyer. Thank you, your honor. So without getting into too much technical detail, 00:19:30.029 --> 00:19:41.309 Well 11 has a system that injects a polymer ahead of the well water that basically grabs any radioactive 00:19:41.309 --> 00:19:46.670 or radium that's in the water. We do have a small amount in the natural water table so it binds with 00:19:46.670 --> 00:19:52.670 the radium and then it is filtered out. Now this setup is working fine however because of the 00:19:52.670 --> 00:19:58.070 the extensively long tubing and piping network. 00:19:58.070 --> 00:20:07.079 We need to add a carrier water system so that we can move the HMO polymer rapidly through 00:20:07.079 --> 00:20:12.319 the system and not have it coagulate within the chemical feed piping. 00:20:12.319 --> 00:20:19.240 So staff is requesting moving forward with the purchase of the skid system which includes 00:20:19.240 --> 00:20:25.119 the pump and the water and that so that we can set that in place and get it working properly. 00:20:25.119 --> 00:20:27.480 Is there a motion to adopt? 00:20:27.480 --> 00:20:28.480 So moved. 00:20:28.480 --> 00:20:29.480 Second. 00:20:29.480 --> 00:20:34.240 We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Klemm. 00:20:34.240 --> 00:20:35.240 Discussion? 00:20:35.240 --> 00:20:36.240 I just have a question. 00:20:36.240 --> 00:20:37.240 Alderman Sellers? 00:20:37.240 --> 00:20:42.720 Yeah, just wanting to know, with that system booster, will we also need one for 12? 00:20:42.720 --> 00:20:47.880 Well, 12 is still under, like, it's, I'm not sure if we're completely done with design, 00:20:47.880 --> 00:20:52.599 but we will definitely be incorporating carrier water in a pump with HMO if the water quality 00:20:52.599 --> 00:20:53.599 requires it. 00:20:53.599 --> 00:20:54.599 Oh, okay. 00:20:54.599 --> 00:20:59.799 It's a different location. It could very well need it, but we'll be paying very close attention to that moving forward. 00:21:00.440 --> 00:21:01.799 Hold on, Stacy. 00:21:01.799 --> 00:21:07.400 Did we not know or have the understanding that we needed this skid mount 00:21:08.119 --> 00:21:10.119 when we did well 11? 00:21:12.119 --> 00:21:14.119 Yes, we did. We 00:21:15.000 --> 00:21:16.200 planned 00:21:16.200 --> 00:21:20.359 that we would need it someday when we first started pumping the well. Our 00:21:21.480 --> 00:21:23.160 levels of 00:21:23.160 --> 00:21:29.720 Radium were very low, but as we pumped the well and exercised the aquifer those levels increased 00:21:29.720 --> 00:21:36.759 and as they increased we went ahead and installed the chemical, the HMO chemical. What we didn't 00:21:36.759 --> 00:21:41.480 know was that it would plate out inside the chemical feed lines going to the filters and 00:21:41.480 --> 00:21:47.240 so this skid mounted pump system will help us to avoid that failure in the future. 00:21:47.240 --> 00:21:58.519 Okay, so would it have been cheaper or more beneficial to have done this from the beginning 00:21:58.519 --> 00:22:01.359 and not waiting? 00:22:01.359 --> 00:22:05.599 To be honest with you, nobody anticipated this to happen in the chemical feed lines 00:22:05.599 --> 00:22:11.360 going up to the filters, and even if we had known that, it wouldn't have changed the amount 00:22:11.360 --> 00:22:16.720 of money that this is, so it would have been the same expense regardless of whether we installed 00:22:16.720 --> 00:22:17.720 and I. 00:22:17.720 --> 00:22:26.119 Yeah, I'd just like to add since, since the design of the wellhouse treatments, there's 00:22:26.119 --> 00:22:35.279 been changes to the state plumbing guidelines and backflow prevention is required at multiple 00:22:35.279 --> 00:22:38.720 points throughout these facilities to feed chemicals. 00:22:38.720 --> 00:22:43.839 And just the down and dirty is every time you go through backflow prevention, it reduces 00:22:43.839 --> 00:22:50.960 is the water pressure, which reduces the scouring effect that goes when you feed this coagulant. 00:22:50.960 --> 00:22:57.519 So, this is something that we built the well house if it was needed in the future that 00:22:57.519 --> 00:22:59.039 we'd be able to change. 00:22:59.039 --> 00:23:02.799 We've been having some maintenance issues that we've had to spend a significant amount 00:23:02.799 --> 00:23:09.559 of time cleaning these pipes and this system will take care of that permanently. 00:23:09.559 --> 00:23:14.720 We've checked into three different alternates and this is the best method for taking care 00:23:14.720 --> 00:23:18.000 of all three chemical rooms. 00:23:18.000 --> 00:23:22.680 Currently based on the state plumbing code, I do anticipate this will have to go in well 00:23:22.680 --> 00:23:26.680 12 as well, but we can do that at the time we build it now that we kind of know what 00:23:26.680 --> 00:23:34.759 the pressures in the area are until we built the well house and we got the pressures exactly 00:23:34.759 --> 00:23:36.759 at that property with the depths. 00:23:36.759 --> 00:24:06.759 O'Rourke 00:24:06.759 --> 00:24:09.079 Tested annually and certified. 00:24:09.319 --> 00:24:13.480 So it's more of a prevention module to make sure that if something were to 00:24:13.480 --> 00:24:17.279 happen in the drinking water system, that it can't pull chemicals back out of 00:24:17.279 --> 00:24:21.759 the building into the drinking water and not have them regulated or monitored on 00:24:21.759 --> 00:24:23.119 the amount that would be brought back. 00:24:23.119 --> 00:24:24.680 So it's a good device. 00:24:25.000 --> 00:24:29.720 It's not something that's been enforced heavily like it has started to be 00:24:29.720 --> 00:24:30.680 in the last couple of years. 00:24:30.680 --> 00:24:40.319 Alderman Sanders, yeah well can we get the data you say once a year a data report 00:24:40.319 --> 00:24:47.559 can we get the actual data report on the system that is preventing backflow of 00:24:47.559 --> 00:24:53.639 chemicals and particles and whatever so the water system so so the data that's 00:24:53.639 --> 00:24:57.480 provided on the backflow preventer is a physical test you actually have to bring 00:24:57.480 --> 00:25:10.079 Shadle, Sanders, Sellers, Klemm, Johnson, The resolution is to put a device to the site, and a certified technician has to test that, and they tag and lock the unit right on site. So the tag of certification only exists right there on that unit, and it's required to stay there. 00:25:10.240 --> 00:25:12.119 Oh, okay. Yeah, thanks. 00:25:13.759 --> 00:25:16.400 There's no further discussion. Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 00:25:16.839 --> 00:25:17.480 Parker. 00:25:17.519 --> 00:25:17.880 Aye. 00:25:18.200 --> 00:25:18.920 Stacy. 00:25:19.519 --> 00:25:20.079 Aye. 00:25:21.440 --> 00:25:22.079 Shadle. 00:25:22.119 --> 00:25:22.400 Aye. 00:25:22.559 --> 00:25:23.279 Sanders. 00:25:23.319 --> 00:25:23.559 Aye. 00:25:23.639 --> 00:25:24.200 Sellers. 00:25:24.200 --> 00:25:24.559 Aye. 00:25:24.680 --> 00:25:25.200 Klemm. 00:25:25.240 --> 00:25:25.559 Aye. 00:25:25.639 --> 00:25:26.400 And Johnson. 00:25:26.400 --> 00:25:26.720 Aye. 00:25:26.720 --> 00:25:30.000 The resolution is adopted 7-0. 00:25:30.000 --> 00:25:34.119 Item number 12 is the adoption of resolution 2025-133. 00:25:34.119 --> 00:25:35.920 Could you please read this? 00:25:35.920 --> 00:25:40.259 Resolution approving agreement with Fehr Graham to provide IEPA required sampling for any 00:25:40.259 --> 00:25:46.740 potential soil contamination at the fuel island at 1001 North Island Avenue. 00:25:46.740 --> 00:25:47.740 Thank you. 00:25:47.740 --> 00:25:48.740 Manager Boyer. 00:25:48.740 --> 00:25:49.740 Thank you, Your Honor. 00:25:49.740 --> 00:25:54.139 The City of Freeport recently replaced the fuel island to comply with state codes. 00:25:54.139 --> 00:26:01.180 Our City Fuel Island was a former leaking underground storage tank facility categorized 00:26:01.180 --> 00:26:02.180 by the EPA. 00:26:02.180 --> 00:26:07.539 When we first started working on the project, they wanted additional soil samples. 00:26:07.539 --> 00:26:11.420 We were kind of under the time crunch, but they went ahead and let us move forward with 00:26:11.420 --> 00:26:13.180 the construction. 00:26:13.180 --> 00:26:17.740 Now we're getting word from them that we now have to go back and do some core sampling 00:26:17.740 --> 00:26:22.579 for the actual contaminants that they believe are there. 00:26:22.579 --> 00:26:27.059 and so we've worked with them, but we have to do core sampling. 00:26:27.059 --> 00:26:33.639 So it's going to cost approximately $34,000, and we'll be pursuing additional funds, outside 00:26:33.639 --> 00:26:39.980 funds to cover approximately $5,000, or everything but $5,000. 00:26:39.980 --> 00:26:42.700 But there is no guarantee that we'll receive those additional funds. 00:26:42.700 --> 00:26:48.779 So I just wanted to make you aware that we'll be doing the work, we'll be submitting for 00:26:48.779 --> 00:26:51.700 reimbursement, and hopefully we will receive that. 00:26:51.700 --> 00:27:02.460 However, we need to move forward with a project for $34,850 to core sample for basically contamination 00:27:02.460 --> 00:27:05.220 underneath the fuel island at Island Avenue. 00:27:05.220 --> 00:27:08.019 Is there a motion to adopt? 00:27:08.019 --> 00:27:09.220 So moved. 00:27:09.220 --> 00:27:10.220 Second. 00:27:10.220 --> 00:27:13.940 Motion made by Alderman Klein, seconded by Alderman Sellers. 00:27:13.940 --> 00:27:14.940 Discussion on the resolution? 00:27:14.940 --> 00:27:15.940 I just have a question. 00:27:15.940 --> 00:27:16.940 Yeah, Alderman Sellers. 00:27:16.940 --> 00:27:24.460 just wondering where would we get the the reimbursement if we if we did get it 00:27:24.460 --> 00:27:30.220 where would it come from yeah so the cleanup program is called lost which is 00:27:30.220 --> 00:27:35.180 leaking underground tanks and we don't believe that we have them we do 00:27:35.180 --> 00:27:39.860 quarterly testing on our tanks that proves that they're airtight and they 00:27:39.860 --> 00:27:45.059 don't leak but since it was a former cleanup site and we did have a couple 00:27:45.059 --> 00:27:49.099 We have a couple of parameters on the ground test that were over the limits. 00:27:49.299 --> 00:27:53.019 They're requiring us do like a quality assurance to make sure they're not leaking. 00:27:53.019 --> 00:27:56.259 So that's what they're requesting the new sample. 00:27:56.259 --> 00:27:59.940 So we would apply to the state fire marshal's office. 00:28:00.240 --> 00:28:04.440 They're the ones that control these funds and then they would approve us 00:28:04.440 --> 00:28:08.839 or deny us for everything but the deductible to move forward with the testing. 00:28:09.180 --> 00:28:11.279 There has been a rule change. 00:28:11.279 --> 00:28:41.279 I believe it was at the beginning of this year, because remember we talked about all the changes that are coming forward with the fuel tanks and that kind of old regime of EPA that kind of understood when you have tanks back in the seventies that leaked, they didn't clean up everything perfectly, they require further testing now. And that's a rule. I just want everybody to know that we did all of our efforts to try to stop this testing and not do this expense. 00:28:41.279 --> 00:28:47.519 Suss, lost site back when the tanks were replaced was approved for a concrete cap to cap the 00:28:47.519 --> 00:28:48.720 material in place. 00:28:48.720 --> 00:28:50.720 So that, that is what was done. 00:28:50.720 --> 00:28:55.440 So, um, but due to the rule change, they're making us go through with the sampling process. 00:28:55.440 --> 00:29:00.820 So there's going to have to be eight cores down to 30, uh, feet below elevation. 00:29:00.820 --> 00:29:03.519 And that's what the cost is along with lab sampling. 00:29:03.519 --> 00:29:07.880 The reason we set it up on a time on material basis is if we can get it done cheaper, we'll 00:29:07.880 --> 00:29:10.179 give it done cheaper for the city. 00:29:10.179 --> 00:29:15.960 We're not trying to, you know, turn this into some profit center or whatever, but the sampling 00:29:15.960 --> 00:29:17.299 is required. 00:29:17.299 --> 00:29:21.679 And what's not included here in the memo is we have a demand letter from EPA that this 00:29:21.679 --> 00:29:22.679 has to happen. 00:29:22.679 --> 00:29:23.679 Wow. 00:29:23.679 --> 00:29:24.679 Alderman Sellers? 00:29:24.679 --> 00:29:25.679 Yes. 00:29:25.679 --> 00:29:31.420 Is this just a one-time thing or are we going to have to do this sample again next year 00:29:31.420 --> 00:29:33.299 or is this just a one-time thing? 00:29:33.299 --> 00:29:37.200 We believe it'll be a one-time thing based on the results, but until we have those in 00:29:37.200 --> 00:29:40.200 Hand, I can't tell you if further testing is going to be required. 00:29:40.200 --> 00:29:41.200 Okay. 00:29:41.200 --> 00:29:42.200 Thank you. 00:29:42.200 --> 00:29:43.200 Alderman Sanders, did you have your hand up? 00:29:43.200 --> 00:29:44.200 Oh, yeah. 00:29:44.200 --> 00:29:45.200 Thank you. 00:29:45.200 --> 00:29:50.599 On the removal, we're talking about the removal of those tanks, am I correct? 00:29:50.599 --> 00:29:51.599 No. 00:29:51.599 --> 00:29:52.599 No. 00:29:52.599 --> 00:29:53.599 Not removals. 00:29:53.599 --> 00:29:54.599 Not at this time, no. 00:29:54.599 --> 00:29:56.599 Testing to see if we have a 00:29:56.599 --> 00:30:02.160 Just doing a testing to see if we have a soil sample issue with leakage is what we're saying, 00:30:02.160 --> 00:30:03.160 is what you're saying. 00:30:03.160 --> 00:30:08.200 What the demand letter states is that we have to take eight core samples around the existing 00:30:08.200 --> 00:30:13.779 tanks and the fuel lines leading to the new fuel island that we built to ensure that nothing 00:30:13.779 --> 00:30:16.240 there is currently leaking. 00:30:16.240 --> 00:30:19.980 And we did pressure test, like I said, we do quarterly pressure testing that we pay 00:30:19.980 --> 00:30:25.299 and I, and we also dug up that entire site to make sure nothing was leaking before we did it. 00:30:25.539 --> 00:30:31.940 The original sample that came back that was over the limits was near the fuel island that 00:30:31.940 --> 00:30:35.420 was not replaced back in the seventies and eighties when they did the tanks. 00:30:35.819 --> 00:30:40.420 And you have to remember that, you know, as people fill tanks and stuff and you have a 00:30:40.420 --> 00:30:44.019 little bit of spillage and the concrete cracked, you're going to have some of those 00:30:44.019 --> 00:30:46.420 constituents go down into the ground in those areas. 00:30:46.660 --> 00:30:48.220 And that's exactly what we did. 00:30:48.220 --> 00:30:52.799 Brown in those areas and that's exactly what we think happened and that's why we applied 00:30:52.799 --> 00:31:00.420 back to the state not to have to have this expense or do this but it's a new law we have 00:31:00.420 --> 00:31:01.420 to comply. 00:31:01.420 --> 00:31:05.819 So we're confident that it may not be leakage going on. 00:31:05.819 --> 00:31:11.380 I couldn't say without a shadow of a doubt but I would say that I'm 95% confident we 00:31:11.380 --> 00:31:13.839 have no leaks on the existing system. 00:31:13.839 --> 00:31:17.740 The dual tanks are pressurized all the time and they've always passed the test which means 00:31:17.740 --> 00:31:23.140 there's there's no leaking by the tanks okay anyone else madam clerk please take 00:31:23.140 --> 00:31:33.140 the role Parker aye Stacy aye Shadle aye Sanders aye Sellers aye Klemm aye and 00:31:33.140 --> 00:31:39.579 Johnson aye the resolution is adopted seven to zero item number 13 is reports 00:31:39.579 --> 00:31:43.259 of department heads finance nothing your honor thank you community development 00:31:43.259 --> 00:31:44.259 Nothing. 00:31:44.259 --> 00:31:45.259 Thank you. 00:31:45.259 --> 00:31:46.259 Public Works. 00:31:46.259 --> 00:31:50.140 Just a couple projects I was asked to give some updates on. 00:31:50.140 --> 00:31:55.180 So we're heading towards completion of our streets program for this year. 00:31:55.180 --> 00:32:00.539 The final project should be getting paved this Thursday, unless we have some, in climate 00:32:00.539 --> 00:32:02.579 weather it might get pushed today. 00:32:02.579 --> 00:32:04.500 That's 18th Avenue. 00:32:04.500 --> 00:32:08.380 They're prepping right now to final grade. 00:32:08.380 --> 00:32:11.819 So Helms should be paving that at the end of the week. 00:32:11.819 --> 00:32:15.319 The EV charger program that we discussed in past is moving forward. 00:32:15.319 --> 00:32:19.319 Anybody that's been down by the municipal lot or the Lindo lot, uh, those two 00:32:19.319 --> 00:32:21.160 constructions are going on right now. 00:32:21.519 --> 00:32:26.200 The intent is to have those constructed, um, primarily, which would not be a 00:32:26.200 --> 00:32:30.139 hundred percent, but close by the end of November, beginning of December. 00:32:30.360 --> 00:32:34.559 And we're looking for a, um, what they call live charge, which is when they 00:32:34.559 --> 00:32:37.960 turn them on sometime in December, probably towards the end of December. 00:32:37.960 --> 00:32:41.960 So I just, that's the work that's going on there. 00:32:41.960 --> 00:32:48.279 Now there'll be four EV chargers at both the municipal lot and four at the, we 00:32:48.279 --> 00:32:50.799 call it the Lindo lot, but it's the lot at State and Maine. 00:32:51.519 --> 00:32:55.240 One of those at each location will be handicap accessible. 00:32:55.759 --> 00:33:00.039 And they'll all be level three chargers. 00:33:00.039 --> 00:33:06.460 So they'll be one of the best, if not the best chargers in the area for charging 00:33:06.460 --> 00:33:36.460 We've been doing electrical vehicles in a quick amount of time, and we're also doing some advancements to them that if there's only one vehicle charging that you actually get a quicker charge, because we're linking two of them together to give them more power. So it's kind of a unique, unique novelty that Freeport is doing with these chargers to try and draw more people to Freeport. Finally, I wanted to tell you that the NPDES permit, which is our US EPA discharge permit 00:33:36.460 --> 00:33:59.019 Wastewater Treatment Facility has been issued. Just came out last week. It has a lot of new requirements in it, which is very consistent with the rest of the state. And so I believe at the November COW, we're going to be going over a few of the items that have changed and additional required testing to the waste streams that has to start happening in 2026. 00:33:59.019 --> 00:34:01.019 Fire. 00:34:01.019 --> 00:34:02.019 Nothing this evening. 00:34:02.019 --> 00:34:03.019 Police? 00:34:03.019 --> 00:34:04.019 Yes, Madam Mayor. 00:34:04.019 --> 00:34:10.019 I just wanted to give an update for the police department and the records management system. 00:34:10.019 --> 00:34:19.019 Recently, the police department and the 911 center, along with the county and other agencies within the county, 00:34:19.019 --> 00:34:26.019 changed our entire records management system, including the 911 system that tracks and records all 911 calls. 00:34:26.019 --> 00:34:48.019 We're working through some of the bugs. I want to highlight a couple things. One, we want to get a blotter or list of calls and things out to people that are in the works. 00:34:48.019 --> 00:35:18.019 Unfortunately, it's taking some time because it's not something that our last records management, or this record management, that they have like an automatic program for. So we have to build the report, we have to check that the report doesn't include sensitive information on juveniles, victims, victim addresses, names, things like that. So that is in the works and we're working on it. I would also like to highlight that in the future, part of this new system also is going to have 00:35:18.019 --> 00:35:25.220 online reporting for the public meaning if you wish to log on to the the system 00:35:25.220 --> 00:35:30.260 you can report things from home say you know you had a lawn ornament stolen or 00:35:30.260 --> 00:35:35.019 you need to report just for insurance it's kind of a good way for the 00:35:35.019 --> 00:35:40.579 community to save some time and help our efficiency as well so we look forward to 00:35:40.579 --> 00:35:46.940 eventually being able to utilize all of the new aspects of it but it it is going 00:35:46.940 --> 00:35:59.360 Thank you. Before the library went fine free in early 2025, we hosted a food drive every 00:35:59.360 --> 00:36:04.679 February called Food for Fines. The staff really wanted to continue hosting a community food 00:36:04.679 --> 00:36:11.720 drive, so they worked with FACC to create one for the month of November. It is a coincidence 00:36:11.720 --> 00:36:17.760 said it is also aligning with some changes with SNAP benefits, so we're happy that we 00:36:17.760 --> 00:36:21.679 have everything set up and ready to go take donations. 00:36:21.679 --> 00:36:29.159 We are doing weekly themes that are themed on requests that FACC has specifically asked 00:36:29.159 --> 00:36:30.960 for. 00:36:30.960 --> 00:36:34.920 We're currently in week one, which is November 1st through the 8th, and we're collecting 00:36:34.920 --> 00:36:37.000 peanut butter and jelly. 00:36:37.000 --> 00:36:43.360 Week two is November 9th through the 15th, and we're collecting macaroni and pasta. 00:36:43.360 --> 00:36:49.279 And week three is November 16th through the 22nd, and we're collecting sauces. 00:36:49.279 --> 00:36:53.840 And week four, November 23rd through the 30th, we're collecting soup. 00:36:53.840 --> 00:37:00.619 Obviously, we'll take anything that's not expired or not perishable, and we'll make 00:37:00.619 --> 00:37:07.139 Make sure that the donations go to organizations that are seeking them, which is a lot right 00:37:07.139 --> 00:37:08.139 now. 00:37:08.139 --> 00:37:09.139 IT? 00:37:09.139 --> 00:37:10.139 Manager Boyer. 00:37:10.139 --> 00:37:17.260 Thank you, Your Honor, and Darren kind of talked about this briefly, but right now the 00:37:17.260 --> 00:37:21.300 crews are very busy getting all the prep work done for the chargers down at the municipal 00:37:21.300 --> 00:37:22.300 lot. 00:37:22.300 --> 00:37:28.099 We are starting to do leaf season a little at a time, but the leaf crews should be out 00:37:28.099 --> 00:37:31.659 in moderation here in the next few days. 00:37:31.659 --> 00:37:38.059 So thank you very much and also keep your eye open on or keep your eye open on the LEAF 00:37:38.059 --> 00:37:39.059 collection map. 00:37:39.059 --> 00:37:40.059 So thank you. 00:37:40.059 --> 00:37:42.460 And I have nothing new to report. 00:37:42.460 --> 00:37:43.739 Alderman Parker? 00:37:43.739 --> 00:37:44.739 Nothing tonight. 00:37:44.739 --> 00:37:45.739 Alderman Stacey? 00:37:45.739 --> 00:37:46.739 No. 00:37:46.739 --> 00:37:47.739 Alderman Shadle? 00:37:47.739 --> 00:37:55.659 I have a neighborhood watch meeting Thursday, this Thursday the 6th, Schwartz on Park Boulevard 00:37:55.659 --> 00:37:56.659 6 p.m. 00:37:56.659 --> 00:37:57.659 Alderman Sanders? 00:37:57.659 --> 00:37:58.659 Sellers? 00:37:58.659 --> 00:37:59.659 Nothing. 00:37:59.659 --> 00:38:00.659 Alderman Sellers? 00:38:00.659 --> 00:38:05.900 Just want to say thank you to the Community Development Department for their hard work 00:38:05.900 --> 00:38:11.019 of getting a lot of those dilapidated houses, getting a lot of comments of saying how great 00:38:11.019 --> 00:38:16.980 it looks in the neighborhoods that have had to look at that for many of years, so thank 00:38:16.980 --> 00:38:17.980 you. 00:38:17.980 --> 00:38:18.980 Alderman Klemm? 00:38:18.980 --> 00:38:26.579 If I could just take a second to thank our new interim chief that's come aboard and we 00:38:26.579 --> 00:38:30.860 We appreciate the work. We look forward to what you're going to do and your work coming up. 00:38:30.860 --> 00:38:40.860 If I could just take a minute of your time. It's that time of year for a lot of veterans things and I know these things have not come out till just recently, till late. 00:38:40.860 --> 00:38:46.460 Freeport High School has a veterans program on Monday at 9 o'clock in the cafeteria. 00:38:46.460 --> 00:38:52.860 Freeport Middle School has a veterans program at 8 o'clock on the 11th on Tuesday. 00:38:52.860 --> 00:39:04.860 Monday, November 10th is a Veterans Resource Fair at the Eagles for all veterans to take part in to see if there's extra benefits and stuff that they could receive. 00:39:04.860 --> 00:39:10.860 Pearl City is having a ceremony November 5th at 8.30 with breakfast at 9.00. 00:39:10.860 --> 00:39:17.739 Lina is also doing a program and keep in mind as you thank a veteran during this 00:39:17.739 --> 00:39:22.220 time only one percent less than one percent of the people in the United 00:39:22.220 --> 00:39:26.139 States have served and there's about four of them up here at this table so 00:39:26.139 --> 00:39:32.220 thank you. Thank you. Olin Johnson. I just like to say if anybody wants to look at 00:39:32.220 --> 00:39:35.940 some beautiful trees come to Freeport the trees around the city are just 00:39:35.940 --> 00:39:53.980 I'd like to thank the park board for trimming up all the trees. It looks really nice. 00:39:53.980 --> 00:39:57.800 We have all the trees, it looks really nice in our park, especially at our corner, we 00:39:57.800 --> 00:40:05.980 live at the corner of Woodside and Park Boulevard and there is this big bush, looked like a 00:40:05.980 --> 00:40:11.840 giant bush that was down there and for years, I just hold my breath as I rounded the corner 00:40:11.840 --> 00:40:18.639 and they just started hacking away on it and I couldn't believe it, it was just three 00:40:18.639 --> 00:40:27.679 Scronnie, Walnut Trees that were there. I don't know what all those other things were, but now I can see when they go around the corner. So I'm very appreciative. 00:40:29.000 --> 00:40:29.599 Anyone else? 00:40:52.889 --> 00:41:03.010 Hi, my name is Sue Cook, Winchester Drive, and I'm here to talk about Operation Feed 45, which I think is running 00:41:03.010 --> 00:41:33.010 FACC. I love that the library is doing what they're doing, but this is just another add-on so that there's more food coming in because the need's going to be great, really great. So we have boxes out right now at the Fresh Spot, Nine East, Evangelical Church of Christ, and our neighbors in the north, American Family Insurance in Monroe, are actually collecting for Freeport. So I think that's awesome that they're doing that for us. So please 00:41:33.010 --> 00:41:36.869 Please look out if there are anybody here that has a place that would like to have a 00:41:36.869 --> 00:41:38.690 donation box. 00:41:38.690 --> 00:41:45.630 If all the people would like to talk to their constituents at their neighborhood watch meetings 00:41:45.630 --> 00:41:53.590 and ask to look for operation 45, feed 45 boxes and maybe bring an additional there 00:41:53.590 --> 00:41:56.530 might be FACC and this box here. 00:41:56.530 --> 00:41:59.670 Bring that additionally so that you could have one can of soup here, one can of soup 00:41:59.670 --> 00:42:02.469 there and one can of soup for the library. 00:42:02.469 --> 00:42:10.110 So there should be enough to spread that around and really help feed Freeport, Stevenson County 00:42:10.110 --> 00:42:14.730 and if Monroe is saying we're willing to help then Stevenson County should be saying okay 00:42:14.730 --> 00:42:16.329 let's get behind this. 00:42:16.329 --> 00:42:18.409 So thank you very much. 00:42:18.409 --> 00:42:19.409 Any other public comments? 00:42:19.409 --> 00:42:22.809 Let's go. 00:42:22.809 --> 00:42:25.289 And I will entertain a motion for adjournment. 00:42:25.289 --> 00:42:26.289 So moved. 00:42:26.289 --> 00:42:27.289 Second. 00:42:27.289 --> 00:42:29.250 Motion made by Alderman Seller, seconded by Alderman Shadle. 00:42:29.250 --> 00:42:30.250 All those in favor? 00:42:30.250 --> 00:42:30.750 Aye.