WEBVTT 00:00:00.340 --> 00:00:10.339 Good evening. Justin, could you please give the invocation this evening? 00:00:10.339 --> 00:00:19.280 Good evening, Madam Mayor, Council, everyone. Please pray with me. 00:00:19.280 --> 00:00:28.280 Well, Lord of heaven and earth, we give you thanks tonight for your goodness to us, for the gifts that you pour out on us day after day. 00:00:28.280 --> 00:00:34.159 and Lord we even as we come into this council chamber Lord we're thankful for 00:00:34.159 --> 00:00:40.359 your gift of governance that by your hand you created the heavens and the 00:00:40.359 --> 00:00:47.520 earth and you set aside nations for your purposes and which include counties and 00:00:47.520 --> 00:00:54.719 cities so father we do pray for those that you have set into governance here 00:00:54.719 --> 00:01:00.759 to lead and guide this city and Lord we pray that you'd bless them that you'd 00:01:00.759 --> 00:01:08.439 give them wisdom and strength courage of conviction to do the right things for for 00:01:08.439 --> 00:01:13.359 this city for this region or we thank you for these directors of the various 00:01:13.359 --> 00:01:17.680 departments and we do pray that you'd give them strength and wisdom as well and 00:01:17.680 --> 00:01:22.760 and father we pray for our first responders thankful for the chiefs here 00:01:22.760 --> 00:01:52.760 Miller, Mayor Miller, Alderpersons, Klemm, 00:01:52.760 --> 00:02:03.760 Johnson, Simmons, Harker, Stacy, Shadle, Sanders is absent and Sellers, we have a quorum, Mayor. 00:02:03.760 --> 00:02:09.810 Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Aldrin Johnson. 00:02:09.810 --> 00:02:23.810 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 00:02:23.810 --> 00:02:32.919 So before we begin I'd like to just take a moment to remind everyone that the 00:02:32.919 --> 00:02:37.360 rules of council as established by ordinance need to be followed so that we 00:02:37.360 --> 00:02:41.960 can maintain order in our meetings and conduct business efficiently. The 00:02:41.960 --> 00:02:47.680 ordinance provides for fines for up to $250 per violation if found out of order 00:02:47.680 --> 00:02:52.919 and allows for the removal of anyone who is found out of order a second time from 00:02:52.919 --> 00:02:57.280 the meeting. I sent all of you a lengthy note prior to the last council meeting 00:02:57.280 --> 00:03:01.479 and I read that into the record at the start of the last meeting so I see no 00:03:01.479 --> 00:03:06.120 reason to repeat all of that here. However, I hope that we can all continue 00:03:06.120 --> 00:03:10.780 to cooperate by observing the established rules of procedure which are 00:03:10.780 --> 00:03:15.240 designed to make sure that our time tonight is spent productively and in 00:03:15.240 --> 00:03:20.479 furtherance of the important business of our city. So with that, start with item 00:03:20.479 --> 00:03:24.599 number one which is the approval of the agenda. Is there such a motion? So moved. 00:03:24.599 --> 00:03:25.599 Settlers. 00:03:25.599 --> 00:03:26.599 Second. 00:03:26.599 --> 00:03:29.719 We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Parker. 00:03:29.719 --> 00:03:31.919 All those in favor signify by saying aye. 00:03:31.919 --> 00:03:32.919 Aye. 00:03:32.919 --> 00:03:33.919 Opposed? 00:03:33.919 --> 00:03:35.039 That motion passes. 00:03:35.039 --> 00:03:38.840 Item number two is the approval of the minutes from the special meeting on September 22nd, 00:03:38.840 --> 00:03:39.840 2025. 00:03:39.840 --> 00:03:40.840 Is there a motion to approve? 00:03:40.840 --> 00:03:41.840 So moved. 00:03:41.840 --> 00:03:42.840 Second. 00:03:42.840 --> 00:03:46.599 A motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. 00:03:46.599 --> 00:03:49.039 All those in favor signify by saying aye. 00:03:49.039 --> 00:03:50.039 Aye. 00:03:50.039 --> 00:03:51.039 Opposed? 00:03:51.039 --> 00:03:52.680 That motion passes. 00:03:52.680 --> 00:03:53.680 Public comments. 00:03:53.680 --> 00:03:59.759 Miller. Can you look and see if there's anything signed in? None? Then we'll move on to swearing 00:03:59.759 --> 00:04:17.660 in. 00:04:17.660 --> 00:04:39.339 I, Gertrude Heimerdinger, have been appointed as the Director of Community and Economic Development 00:04:39.339 --> 00:05:07.339 In the City of Freeport, in the County of Stevenson, I solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and I will faithfully discharge the duties of my appointment according to the best of my ability. 00:05:15.259 --> 00:05:16.259 Miller. 00:05:16.259 --> 00:05:44.240 Okay, next we will move on to the consent agenda. 00:05:44.240 --> 00:05:48.180 The consent agenda is considered to be routine in nature unless someone has something they'd 00:05:48.180 --> 00:05:51.279 like to remove for further discussion. 00:05:51.279 --> 00:05:56.420 The consent agenda consists of approval to receive and place on file the board and commission 00:05:56.420 --> 00:06:02.459 Minutes from the Freeport Public Library August 13th 2025 and the Foreign Fire 00:06:02.459 --> 00:06:07.579 Insurance Board August 14th 2025 the reports from building permit police 00:06:07.579 --> 00:06:11.920 department and fire department all September 25 the finance bills payable 00:06:11.920 --> 00:06:16.459 in total of three million three hundred and four thousand forty dollars ninety 00:06:16.459 --> 00:06:22.699 five cents and payroll ending October 4th 2025 in the total of six hundred and 00:06:22.699 --> 00:06:54.430 Settlers, Settlers, Settlers, Settlers, Settlers 00:06:54.430 --> 00:06:56.990 Kessler, and Will Clark. 00:06:56.990 --> 00:07:02.709 We have three reappointments to the Planning Commission, all effective through October 31, 00:07:02.709 --> 00:07:07.990 2029, William Green, George Walker, and Will Clark. 00:07:07.990 --> 00:07:11.269 Reappointment of Yvette Sellers to the Arts and Culture Commission, effective through 00:07:11.269 --> 00:07:17.629 August 31, 2028, appointment of Gwen Shirley to the Freeport Housing Authority, effective 00:07:17.629 --> 00:07:23.910 through October 31, 2030, and the appointment of Jabria Pearson to fill a vacant seat for 00:07:23.910 --> 00:07:25.649 of the Arts and Culture Commission, 00:07:25.649 --> 00:07:28.589 effective through August 31st, 2027. 00:07:29.529 --> 00:07:30.370 Thank you. 00:07:30.370 --> 00:07:31.569 Is there a motion to approve? 00:07:31.569 --> 00:07:32.410 So moved. 00:07:32.410 --> 00:07:33.230 Second. 00:07:34.470 --> 00:07:36.629 We have a motion made by Alderman Sellers, 00:07:36.629 --> 00:07:38.550 seconded by Alderman Shadle. 00:07:38.550 --> 00:07:40.209 Discussion on the appointments. 00:07:42.050 --> 00:07:43.649 Madam Clerk, would you please take the roll? 00:07:43.649 --> 00:07:44.490 Johnson. 00:07:44.490 --> 00:07:45.310 Aye. 00:07:45.310 --> 00:07:46.329 Simmons. 00:07:46.329 --> 00:07:47.170 Aye. 00:07:47.170 --> 00:07:47.990 Parker. 00:07:47.990 --> 00:07:48.829 Aye. 00:07:48.829 --> 00:07:49.829 Stacy. 00:07:49.829 --> 00:07:50.670 Aye. 00:07:50.670 --> 00:07:51.490 Shadle. 00:07:51.490 --> 00:07:52.329 Aye. 00:07:52.329 --> 00:07:53.149 Sellers. 00:07:53.149 --> 00:08:00.709 Klemm. Aye. The motion is approved, seven to zero. And item number seven is the first 00:08:00.709 --> 00:08:05.829 reading of ordinance 20-25-59. Could you please read this? Ordinance authorizing the sale, 00:08:05.829 --> 00:08:11.110 recycling, donation, and or disposal of certain personal property owned by the city. Tonight 00:08:11.110 --> 00:08:16.189 we have office furniture, Pretzel City kitchens equipment, and two Pretzel City area transit 00:08:16.189 --> 00:08:22.230 buses. Thank you. Manager Boyer? Thank you, Your Honor. City Hall, Pretzel City area transit, 00:08:22.230 --> 00:08:26.709 and the Pretzel City Kitchen are currently in need of disposing or selling a property 00:08:26.709 --> 00:08:28.930 which has no useful life. 00:08:28.930 --> 00:08:33.750 In the case of the Pretzel City Kitchen, the program has been discontinued and staff would 00:08:33.750 --> 00:08:37.470 like to put the equipment up for auction. 00:08:37.470 --> 00:08:43.990 As far as the Pretzel City Transit, we have a number of buses that were involved in various 00:08:43.990 --> 00:08:48.950 incidents that damaged them and we want to make sure that those, we can essentially get 00:08:48.950 --> 00:08:49.950 rid of those. 00:08:49.950 --> 00:08:51.549 They've been at the city yards for quite some time. 00:08:51.549 --> 00:08:57.370 I mean years I think in addition to that office furniture we've accumulated a 00:08:57.370 --> 00:09:02.470 number of different chairs and desks and most of which have been reviewed by staff 00:09:02.470 --> 00:09:07.450 and if staff wanted to switch out a chair they've done so but now we have the 00:09:07.450 --> 00:09:11.470 ones that nobody wants downstairs so we'd like permission to get rid of that 00:09:11.470 --> 00:09:20.019 get rid of the chairs and the other furniture that's in disuse. Is there a 00:09:20.019 --> 00:09:22.100 A motion to move this ordinance forward? 00:09:22.100 --> 00:09:22.600 Second. 00:09:25.220 --> 00:09:29.299 A motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Sellers. 00:09:29.299 --> 00:09:32.059 Discussion on this ordinance? 00:09:32.059 --> 00:09:33.500 Alderman Stacey? 00:09:33.500 --> 00:09:37.340 The auction of the kitchen equipment. 00:09:37.340 --> 00:09:40.659 How will the public be made aware of this? 00:09:40.659 --> 00:09:43.220 So we've been using Wisconsin Surplus, 00:09:43.220 --> 00:09:45.700 which is an online website that does auctions. 00:09:45.700 --> 00:09:49.500 And we can post a link on the city website 00:09:49.500 --> 00:09:56.539 to the auction where they can bid on that. 00:09:56.539 --> 00:10:00.220 Would this be any reason to move this forward quick? 00:10:00.220 --> 00:10:01.519 Any reason to move this forward quicker? I mean, it's just sale items. 00:10:01.519 --> 00:10:08.799 Absolutely. If Council is so willing, please feel free to suspend the rules because that would allow us to move along a little faster. 00:10:08.799 --> 00:10:10.639 We don't have to wait till November to do this. 00:10:10.639 --> 00:10:12.639 I make a motion that we suspend the rules. 00:10:12.639 --> 00:10:14.639 I second. 00:10:14.639 --> 00:10:21.120 We have a motion made by Alderman Sellers, seconded by Alderman Johnson, to suspend the rules. 00:10:21.120 --> 00:10:25.120 Suspension of the rules is non-debatable. It must pass by two-thirds majority. 00:10:25.120 --> 00:10:29.200 Madam Clerk, would you please take the roll, the call on the suspension only? 00:10:29.200 --> 00:10:30.200 Johnson? 00:10:30.200 --> 00:10:31.200 Aye. 00:10:31.200 --> 00:10:32.200 Simmons? 00:10:32.200 --> 00:10:33.200 Aye. 00:10:33.200 --> 00:10:34.200 Parker? 00:10:34.200 --> 00:10:35.200 Aye. 00:10:35.200 --> 00:10:36.200 Stacy? 00:10:36.200 --> 00:10:37.200 Aye. 00:10:37.200 --> 00:10:38.200 Shadle? 00:10:38.200 --> 00:10:39.200 Aye. 00:10:39.200 --> 00:10:40.200 Sellers? 00:10:40.200 --> 00:10:41.200 Aye. 00:10:41.200 --> 00:10:42.200 And Klemm? 00:10:42.200 --> 00:10:43.200 Aye. 00:10:43.200 --> 00:10:44.200 The suspension passes seven to zero. 00:10:44.200 --> 00:10:45.559 Then before you then would be the final passage. 00:10:45.559 --> 00:10:48.440 Any discussion concerning this before we take a vote? 00:10:48.440 --> 00:10:50.879 Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 00:10:50.879 --> 00:10:51.879 Johnson? 00:10:51.879 --> 00:10:52.879 Aye. 00:10:52.879 --> 00:10:53.879 Simmons? 00:10:53.879 --> 00:10:54.879 Aye. 00:10:54.879 --> 00:11:02.519 Shadel, Sellers, and Klemm. And the ordinance passes seven to zero. Thank you. 00:11:02.519 --> 00:11:07.759 Item number eight is the adoption of resolution 2025-125. Could you please 00:11:07.759 --> 00:11:12.480 read this? Resolution approving license agreement with Surf Air Wireless doing 00:11:12.480 --> 00:11:18.000 business as Surf Internet. Manager Boyer. Thank you, Your Honor. Don't be confused. 00:11:18.000 --> 00:11:23.159 Surf Wireless is the company that's installing fiber optics citywide to 00:11:23.159 --> 00:11:29.159 We've been renting out, I think we've rented out one to Unite Private Network when they did a build out, and 00:11:29.159 --> 00:11:35.159 Surf has requested a permanent review for the section, and we identified that we want them to rent our 00:11:35.159 --> 00:11:41.159 micro duct more than we want them to install it in their own. So, staff has brought forward 00:11:41.159 --> 00:11:47.159 a request for a permit review for the section, and we identified that we want them to rent our micro 00:11:47.159 --> 00:11:50.879 that we want them to rent our micro duct more than we want them to install it in 00:11:50.879 --> 00:11:57.759 their own. So staff has brought forward to you for discussion here tonight the 00:11:57.759 --> 00:12:02.559 rental of one of the micro ducts. I think that would mean we still have five open 00:12:02.559 --> 00:12:08.159 ones. Yeah. So for ten years and it would be three thousand dollars per year so the 00:12:08.159 --> 00:12:12.399 total duration of contract would be thirty thousand dollars. So staff 00:12:12.399 --> 00:12:17.080 requests moving forward with this agreement. Is there a motion to adopt? So 00:12:17.080 --> 00:12:19.080 Second. 00:12:19.080 --> 00:12:28.159 Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. Discussion on the resolution. Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 00:12:28.159 --> 00:12:38.159 Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. Parker? Aye. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. 00:12:38.159 --> 00:12:42.659 The resolution is adopted 7-0. 00:12:42.659 --> 00:12:47.659 Item number 9 is the adoption of resolution 2025-126. Could you please read this? 00:12:47.659 --> 00:12:56.659 Resolution Approving License Agreement for Attachment of Surveillance Cameras on City-Owned Light Poles with TSR or Revamp Companies. 00:12:56.659 --> 00:12:57.659 Manager Boyer? 00:12:57.659 --> 00:13:06.659 Thank you, Your Honor. Revamp or TSR is in the old State Bank building on the corner of State and Stevenson. 00:13:06.659 --> 00:13:14.659 Revamp owns the building and they've been having some security concerns and have requested that they would like to put some cameras on, 00:13:14.659 --> 00:13:17.940 on two cameras on existing city poles. 00:13:17.940 --> 00:13:21.440 So we put together just a real quick agreement with them 00:13:21.440 --> 00:13:24.519 for $100 a year so they could attach their cameras 00:13:24.519 --> 00:13:27.919 to these two poles for five years. 00:13:27.919 --> 00:13:29.779 So staff recommends moving forward 00:13:29.779 --> 00:13:33.279 with the agreement with Rebant for $100 annually. 00:13:34.200 --> 00:13:35.460 Is there a motion to adopt? 00:13:35.460 --> 00:13:36.299 So moved. 00:13:36.299 --> 00:13:41.379 Second. 00:13:41.379 --> 00:13:43.700 Motion made by Alderman Parker, 00:13:43.700 --> 00:13:45.819 seconded by Alderman Sellers. 00:13:45.819 --> 00:13:51.200 discussion on the resolution. 00:13:51.200 --> 00:13:52.759 Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 00:13:52.759 --> 00:13:53.600 Johnson? 00:13:53.600 --> 00:13:54.440 Aye. 00:13:54.440 --> 00:13:55.259 Simmons? 00:13:55.259 --> 00:13:56.100 Aye. 00:13:56.100 --> 00:13:56.940 Parker? 00:13:56.940 --> 00:13:57.759 Aye. 00:13:57.759 --> 00:13:58.600 Stacy? 00:13:58.600 --> 00:13:59.419 No. 00:13:59.419 --> 00:14:00.259 Shadle? 00:14:00.259 --> 00:14:01.100 Aye. 00:14:01.100 --> 00:14:01.940 Sellers? 00:14:01.940 --> 00:14:02.779 Aye. 00:14:02.779 --> 00:14:03.600 Klemm? 00:14:03.600 --> 00:14:04.440 Aye. 00:14:04.440 --> 00:14:05.639 The resolution is adopted six to one. 00:14:05.639 --> 00:14:09.480 Item number 10 is the adoption of resolution 2025-127. 00:14:09.480 --> 00:14:10.720 Could you please read this? 00:14:10.720 --> 00:14:13.039 Resolution approving agreement with Fehr Graham 00:14:13.039 --> 00:14:14.759 to provide engineering, design, 00:14:14.759 --> 00:14:19.759 and other services related to 2026 street improvements. 00:14:21.240 --> 00:14:22.079 Thank you. 00:14:22.079 --> 00:14:22.899 Manager Boyer. 00:14:22.899 --> 00:14:23.740 Thank you, your honor. 00:14:23.740 --> 00:14:25.440 So as we mentioned during the budget, 00:14:25.440 --> 00:14:26.660 community of the whole, 00:14:26.660 --> 00:14:29.920 we have a number of streets up for reconstruction 00:14:29.920 --> 00:14:31.039 for next year. 00:14:31.039 --> 00:14:33.000 We did enumerate them already, 00:14:33.000 --> 00:14:34.680 but I'll just quickly hit them real quick. 00:14:34.680 --> 00:14:38.799 We have work on Seminole, Carroll, South Demeter, 00:14:38.799 --> 00:14:43.039 Benton, Stewart, Dewey, Concord, Gladewood, Pershing, 00:14:43.039 --> 00:14:50.399 and a municipal lot. For us to continue our progress, we need an agreement for engineering 00:14:50.399 --> 00:14:56.960 and various other services related to the reconstruction of the streets. And we've received a 00:14:56.960 --> 00:15:07.120 proposal from Fehr Graham for the amount of $385,500 for the 2026. This includes design, 00:15:07.120 --> 00:15:14.680 Oversight Inspection and Bidding. So it's been very it's been working very well here the last few years and 00:15:15.039 --> 00:15:21.200 Staff recommends moving forward with this resolution. Thank you. Is there a motion to adopt? So move. Second. 00:15:21.720 --> 00:15:25.139 Motion made by Alderman Sellers, seconded by Alderman Shadle. 00:15:25.680 --> 00:15:29.819 Discussion on the resolution. 00:15:29.819 --> 00:15:35.899 Darren. I just wanted to point out earlier the people that had asked me for the list of streets this year. 00:15:35.899 --> 00:15:42.220 It's right in the proposal here all the streets and the linear feet and from what street to what street is in this? 00:15:42.740 --> 00:15:45.680 Exact proposal for this year's program. Okay 00:15:48.190 --> 00:15:50.190 Madam clerk, please take the roll 00:15:50.190 --> 00:15:57.069 Johnson. Aye. Simmons. Aye. Parker. Aye. Stacy. Aye. Shadle. Aye. 00:15:57.870 --> 00:16:02.710 Sellers. Aye. And Klemm. Aye. The resolution is adopted seven to zero 00:16:07.529 --> 00:16:09.529 Item number eleven. Could you please read the bill? 00:16:09.529 --> 00:16:15.370 Approval of bid. There was a bid opening on October 16th for rehabilitation of a 00:16:15.370 --> 00:16:21.730 single-family home at 628 East Wyandotte Street. Thank you. Director Heimerdinger. 00:16:21.730 --> 00:16:28.129 Thank you. Good evening. Agenda items 11 and 12 have been combined into one memo 00:16:28.129 --> 00:16:32.370 regarding the Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation 00:16:32.370 --> 00:16:38.730 Program. This is a program that allows improvements to be made to enhance the 00:16:38.730 --> 00:16:40.730 and 00:16:41.730 --> 00:16:43.730 Kierkegaard. 00:16:44.730 --> 00:16:46.730 We have a 00:16:47.730 --> 00:16:49.730 lot of work to do to help 00:16:50.730 --> 00:16:52.730 protect and protect the safety and quality of life for these 00:16:53.730 --> 00:16:55.730 residents. The program includes nine homes total. Tonight 00:16:56.730 --> 00:16:58.730 covers homes eight and nine, which are the final two homes 00:16:59.730 --> 00:17:01.730 within this grant. As they said, October 16th, we held the bid 00:17:02.730 --> 00:17:06.730 opening for a 628 and 724 East Windout Street. For a 628, we 00:17:06.730 --> 00:17:07.730 and 00:17:07.730 --> 00:17:08.730 the 00:17:08.730 --> 00:17:09.730 new 00:17:09.730 --> 00:17:10.730 systems 00:17:10.730 --> 00:17:11.730 and new 00:17:11.730 --> 00:17:12.730 gutters. 00:17:12.730 --> 00:17:13.730 For 7-24, we received two bids. 00:17:13.730 --> 00:17:18.730 One was disqualified for missing the necessary requirements, which was a bid bond or a check. 00:17:18.730 --> 00:17:23.089 And CMM and Associates submitted the only valid bid. 00:17:23.089 --> 00:17:27.730 That project includes also new windows, radon and lead abatement, new roofs, soffit and 00:17:27.730 --> 00:17:28.730 gutters. 00:17:28.730 --> 00:17:36.690 Staff recommends awarding both contracts to CMM and Associates in the amount of $52,865 00:17:36.690 --> 00:17:46.789 Dollars for 628 East Wyandotte and $61,915 for the rehabilitation services at 724 East 00:17:46.789 --> 00:17:48.369 Wyandotte Street. 00:17:48.369 --> 00:17:54.329 Funding is provided through the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant, supporting a strategic 00:17:54.329 --> 00:18:00.170 plan, a strategic plan goal of maintaining a safe and inclusive community. 00:18:00.170 --> 00:18:05.529 I'll accept any questions on agenda items 11 and 12 at this time. 00:18:05.529 --> 00:18:12.529 So we'll start with 628 East Wyandotte. Is there a motion to approve that bid? 00:18:12.529 --> 00:18:14.529 So moved. Second. 00:18:14.529 --> 00:18:20.529 A motion made by Shadle, seconded by Sellers. Discussion on 628. 00:18:20.529 --> 00:18:23.779 Alderman Stacy. 00:18:23.779 --> 00:18:27.779 What are we going to do with this building? 00:18:27.779 --> 00:18:29.779 The work project? 00:18:29.779 --> 00:18:30.779 Yeah. 00:18:30.779 --> 00:18:32.779 I think you said it, didn't you? 00:18:32.779 --> 00:18:45.779 We are going to, for 628 CMM and Associates, is going to provide new windows, radon abatement, a new HVAC system, which includes cooling and heating, and also new gutters. 00:18:45.779 --> 00:18:50.779 So when all this is done, what are we going to do with that property? 00:18:50.779 --> 00:18:53.779 That property stays with the homeowner. 00:18:53.779 --> 00:19:02.820 It's that community development block grant that we received. I think that was approved quite some time ago, right? 00:19:02.820 --> 00:19:36.889 Right? Yes. Any other discussion? Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. Parker? Aye. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sellers? Aye. And Klemm? Aye. The motion passes seven to zero. So now we'll take item number 12, which would be on 724 East Wyandotte. Is there a motion to approve that bid? So moved. Second. 00:19:36.889 --> 00:19:42.889 Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. Discussion on 724. 00:19:42.889 --> 00:19:50.779 May I just, I just, I do want to say that both of these properties are really nice 00:19:50.779 --> 00:19:54.700 homes that will really make the neighborhood look real nice once they 00:19:54.700 --> 00:19:59.940 get done with them. They're really nice homes and they're big homes, so. 00:19:59.940 --> 00:20:29.359 No further discussion? Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. Parker? Aye. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sellers? Aye. And Klemm? Aye. And that motion is also approved, 7-0. Reports from Department Heads, Finance? Nothing this evening. Thank you. Community Development? Nothing this evening. Thank you. Public Works? 00:20:29.359 --> 00:20:39.400 I'm very happy to announce that the City of Freeport will be submitted for a HSP grant 00:20:39.400 --> 00:20:45.799 from IDOT and last week we were awarded almost $2.4 million. 00:20:45.799 --> 00:20:54.440 This grant was submitted for sidewalk access by South Street and West Street. 00:20:54.440 --> 00:20:57.799 That's the area that we've been talking about for a while, that people are driving scooters 00:20:57.799 --> 00:20:58.799 Fowler. 00:20:58.799 --> 00:21:07.359 This sidewalk program should give us connectivity from Cub Foods to Wal-Mart and from the Culver's 00:21:07.359 --> 00:21:11.480 area to the Aldi's area with sidewalks. 00:21:11.480 --> 00:21:15.519 So I'm very happy that's been an area of concern for a long time. 00:21:15.519 --> 00:21:20.400 There is some match money to this grant, we'll have to pay for the design, and we had a match 00:21:20.400 --> 00:21:25.799 of $300,000 to build it, but it's exciting, we're one of the two awards in the area. 00:21:25.799 --> 00:21:32.440 Byron was awarded about $1.9 million and we were awarded a very large project here. 00:21:32.440 --> 00:21:38.200 So a very needed project and I know we've had lots of complaints and RAMP told us that 00:21:38.200 --> 00:21:43.660 this project was very needed with 30% of the mobility challenged people living and traveling 00:21:43.660 --> 00:21:44.660 this corridor. 00:21:44.660 --> 00:21:46.660 So very proud of that. 00:21:46.660 --> 00:21:52.759 Another project that I'll give City Manager Boyer and Mayor Miller credit for as well. 00:21:52.759 --> 00:21:58.539 We've been working with IDOT for the last few years trying to bring dollars back to Freeport. 00:21:58.539 --> 00:22:03.940 Last week I was able to strike an agreement with IDOT to repave South Street. 00:22:03.940 --> 00:22:09.299 Our participation is doing the ADA ramps in the corridor so they can pave it. 00:22:09.299 --> 00:22:16.099 So we plan to have the ADA ramps constructed, designed and constructed by June 30th of next 00:22:16.099 --> 00:22:22.220 year and IDOT has agreed to repave South Street from Locust to Galena, which is probably a 00:22:22.220 --> 00:22:25.900 a four and a half million dollar project that will cost the city of Freeport nothing. 00:22:25.900 --> 00:22:29.180 So we're we're extremely excited about that project. 00:22:30.619 --> 00:22:34.940 I'd also like to thank all of the council people and the city manager, Boyer 00:22:34.940 --> 00:22:39.700 and Mayor Miller for agreeing to an ASME contract with our workers. 00:22:40.579 --> 00:22:43.019 The public works people are the backbone of the city. 00:22:43.539 --> 00:22:45.099 They deserve a fair contract. 00:22:45.099 --> 00:22:47.259 They've been doing terrific work. 00:22:47.259 --> 00:22:50.539 And and we appreciate everything you're doing for those people. 00:22:52.220 --> 00:22:59.500 another report the ADA grievance ramps that were approved by this council for Church Street we're 00:22:59.500 --> 00:23:05.099 going to try to start those this week and complete them next week so that issue should be resolved 00:23:05.099 --> 00:23:09.259 the public works team is going to try to tackle that in-house with some engineering help from 00:23:09.980 --> 00:23:17.819 my team to help get the grades right and lastly being this is Chief Shenberger's last week the 00:23:17.819 --> 00:23:22.900 and the public works team would like to congratulate him on a great career and we've appreciated 00:23:22.900 --> 00:23:25.779 all the help he's given us. 00:23:25.779 --> 00:23:26.779 Thank you. 00:23:26.779 --> 00:23:31.099 And just to clarify, both of those projects with the sidewalks as well as the resurfacing 00:23:31.099 --> 00:23:36.139 on South Street, will our constituents be able to see that being completed in 26 or is that 00:23:36.139 --> 00:23:38.139 going to take a little longer? 00:23:38.139 --> 00:23:44.599 Right now, it is planned that the South Street work would be completed in 26, the sidewalks 00:23:44.599 --> 00:23:49.279 By June 30th, excuse me, not the sidewalks, the ADA ramps which are required. 00:23:49.279 --> 00:23:55.279 The repaving will be sometime probably July to September that that project will take place. 00:23:55.279 --> 00:23:57.400 And I did miss one other project. 00:23:57.400 --> 00:24:02.960 Again, due to the relationship that we built with IDOT, we are expecting a resurfacing 00:24:02.960 --> 00:24:06.759 project and all new AD ramps starting next year. 00:24:06.759 --> 00:24:11.759 I don't believe it completed next year, but it'll be on Galena Avenue from Park Street 00:24:11.759 --> 00:24:13.519 to Clark Street. 00:24:13.519 --> 00:24:17.519 It's a very large project for IDOT. I believe it might take two seasons to complete, but 00:24:17.519 --> 00:24:21.720 there'll be all new pavement and all new ADA ramps in the corridor. Right now, they're 00:24:21.720 --> 00:24:28.119 working on acquiring little slivers of property from people because the ADA ramps are an issue 00:24:28.119 --> 00:24:34.639 and they're going to project back on. So they're doing some domain issues with those requirements 00:24:34.639 --> 00:24:39.839 to meet federal standards, but a lot of great work happening on top of the investments that 00:24:39.839 --> 00:24:46.559 the city's been doing it and I can tell you you know honestly this is due to all 00:24:46.559 --> 00:24:50.880 the hard work of the team that is going down there and asking for money but also 00:24:50.880 --> 00:24:55.319 the investments there were that we're making as a local community they see the 00:24:55.319 --> 00:24:58.759 efforts we're trying to bring our street program forward and make Freeport a 00:24:58.759 --> 00:25:02.200 better place to live so kudos to everybody that's done that because it's 00:25:02.200 --> 00:25:07.079 making the job easier. But with those sidewalks will they be done in 26 ones 00:25:07.079 --> 00:25:12.079 from the HSP ones. I don't believe the HSP ones will be done next year. It's usually 00:25:12.079 --> 00:25:17.360 because it's a federal process for that money, usually takes a year to do an ESR to be able 00:25:17.360 --> 00:25:22.400 to construct them. So that'd probably be honestly a two year project to get it to the finish 00:25:22.400 --> 00:25:27.839 line. And then can you give a high level view of how what we made on the project for IDOT 00:25:27.839 --> 00:25:35.740 in their five year plan? Yes. In the five year plan, the last remaining street that 00:25:35.740 --> 00:25:40.740 that made the five-year plan is West Street from Galena Avenue 00:25:42.220 --> 00:25:44.940 to South Street, excuse me, it's not quite to South Street. 00:25:44.940 --> 00:25:47.139 It's just beyond Empire Street. 00:25:47.139 --> 00:25:50.500 That'll be a, what they call a suicide lane repaving. 00:25:50.500 --> 00:25:52.960 So that'll be very similar to what we just did 00:25:52.960 --> 00:25:57.500 on West Stevenson Street where we have a dedicated 00:25:57.500 --> 00:26:00.420 turn lane in the center and two single lanes 00:26:00.420 --> 00:26:03.099 based on the population of traffic in that corridor. 00:26:03.099 --> 00:26:08.299 Prydots deemed that reasonable, but again, we've made a lot of lengths over the last 00:26:08.299 --> 00:26:12.480 few years to be down there asking for work, asking for reconstructions. 00:26:12.480 --> 00:26:17.299 That project was slated to be out 10 to 15 years and it got pulled into the five-year 00:26:17.299 --> 00:26:21.900 plan and they've already issued a phase one and a phase two for it, so that does mean 00:26:21.900 --> 00:26:24.700 that it should hit in about five years. 00:26:24.700 --> 00:26:27.740 So basically we've had some major wins in the last week. 00:26:27.740 --> 00:26:28.740 Yes. 00:26:28.740 --> 00:26:29.740 Amen. 00:26:29.740 --> 00:26:30.740 Fire. 00:26:30.740 --> 00:26:32.099 Yes, thank you, Mayor. 00:26:32.099 --> 00:26:35.420 I'm pleased to announce the backbone of the fire department, 00:26:35.420 --> 00:26:38.119 meaning the three shifts are wrapping up 00:26:38.119 --> 00:26:40.880 fire prevention month educational visits 00:26:40.880 --> 00:26:43.759 to all the grade schools in town here. 00:26:43.759 --> 00:26:47.279 So we, again, estimate about 2,500 children 00:26:47.279 --> 00:26:52.180 received fire safety education for the month of October, 00:26:52.180 --> 00:26:54.019 which they take home to their siblings, 00:26:54.019 --> 00:26:55.539 to their parents, their grandparents. 00:26:55.539 --> 00:26:58.079 So that scope of education and training 00:26:58.079 --> 00:27:00.420 is expanded even beyond the 2,500. 00:27:00.420 --> 00:27:02.819 So I'm real proud and grateful to my members. 00:27:02.819 --> 00:27:06.700 And once again, they delivered a nice job. 00:27:06.700 --> 00:27:08.259 Thank you. 00:27:08.259 --> 00:27:09.660 Please. 00:27:09.660 --> 00:27:12.980 Yes, Madam Mayor, I just wanna say that the PD 00:27:12.980 --> 00:27:16.420 will be participating in the Trunk or Treat October 26th 00:27:16.420 --> 00:27:18.660 at our Redeemer Lutheran Church. 00:27:18.660 --> 00:27:21.799 So come out and get some candy from some of the people 00:27:21.799 --> 00:27:24.180 that work at the PD. 00:27:24.180 --> 00:27:25.740 Thank you. 00:27:25.740 --> 00:27:26.940 Library. 00:27:26.940 --> 00:27:30.380 I just wanna say that our pumpkin book character, 00:27:30.380 --> 00:27:31.380 Huffines. 00:27:31.380 --> 00:27:32.380 Thank you. 00:27:32.380 --> 00:27:35.460 The Pumpkin Decorating Contest is on right now, so make sure to stop by the library and 00:27:35.460 --> 00:27:37.380 vote for your favorite pumpkin. 00:27:37.380 --> 00:27:39.380 There's a lot of really good ones. 00:27:39.380 --> 00:27:40.380 IT? 00:27:40.380 --> 00:27:41.380 City Manager? 00:27:41.380 --> 00:27:46.900 Thank you, Your Honor. 00:27:46.900 --> 00:27:51.660 I just wanted to congratulate Chief Shenberger. 00:27:51.660 --> 00:27:56.779 He's been the chief for two years, however, he's worked for this department loyally for 00:27:56.779 --> 00:27:59.860 27 years. 00:27:59.860 --> 00:28:04.579 He's going to be very difficult to live without, but we are going to wish him the best and 00:28:04.579 --> 00:28:08.980 we thank him for his service and we thank him very much for all the work that's come 00:28:08.980 --> 00:28:12.700 along, especially in the last two years. 00:28:12.700 --> 00:28:14.500 He's been absolutely fantastic. 00:28:14.500 --> 00:28:15.500 Thank you, Your Honor. 00:28:15.500 --> 00:28:18.420 I would agree and also welcome Gertrude. 00:28:18.420 --> 00:28:20.740 We're happy to have you be a part of the team. 00:28:20.740 --> 00:28:25.700 And also for any of you that have little ones, this Saturday in the downtown is Bootyful 00:28:25.700 --> 00:28:26.700 Saturday. 00:28:26.700 --> 00:28:44.700 If you have children of actually of all ages and you want to dress in a costume, your favorite costume, that starts at 10 o'clock with a free movie at the Lindo and then the actual walk from store to store is from 11 to 1. So if you'd like to participate, please do so. Alderman Johnson? 00:28:44.700 --> 00:28:58.200 Yes, this Friday and Saturday at Eastgate Christian Center, they're having a God with Us Youth Conference after the football game starts at 9 o'clock and then Saturday they have a session at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 00:28:58.200 --> 00:29:08.200 It's featuring Corey Curry, Cameron Henderson, performance by the Tenacity and the Sweats and is for sixth grade through 12th grade. 00:29:08.200 --> 00:29:09.700 Alderman Simmons? 00:29:09.700 --> 00:29:11.700 I don't have anything, thank you. 00:29:11.700 --> 00:29:12.700 Alderman Parker? 00:29:12.700 --> 00:29:21.099 Yes, I just want to also congratulate Chief Shenberger. I hate to see him go, but I'm very happy for him, congratulating him. 00:29:21.099 --> 00:29:27.400 It's not an easy decision, so I want to say I think it's good for him to be able to move on with his life. 00:29:27.400 --> 00:29:35.099 The other thing is that Stevenson Street that was repainted and turned into one lane each way, and that I was against it when it came up, 00:29:35.099 --> 00:29:41.659 but I drive it every day and I see a lot of people out walking in the bike path and stuff 00:29:41.659 --> 00:29:46.279 and it's really being used and I think they've done a great job. 00:29:46.279 --> 00:29:47.279 Oldhaman-Stacy? 00:29:47.279 --> 00:29:48.279 Yes. 00:29:48.279 --> 00:29:53.440 I have a letter I would like to read. 00:29:53.440 --> 00:29:56.039 and discussing the rules of conduct. 00:29:56.039 --> 00:30:01.880 Seeing the rules of conduct in decorum, I hope these guidelines apply to you Mayor Miller 00:30:01.880 --> 00:30:06.400 and everyone currently seated on this council. 00:30:06.400 --> 00:30:12.660 There have been instances where you yourself have broken these rules. 00:30:12.660 --> 00:30:22.059 For example, you have called council members liars, interrupted them rudely with snide comments 00:30:22.059 --> 00:30:23.660 while they had the floor. 00:30:24.579 --> 00:30:29.579 You injected yourself into questions not asked to you 00:30:30.980 --> 00:30:35.980 and you even used your chair to deflect 00:30:36.779 --> 00:30:40.579 pertinent questions asked to the city manager. 00:30:40.579 --> 00:30:44.619 For example, during our council meeting held September 15th, 00:30:44.619 --> 00:30:49.619 when I asked three questions of city manager Boyer, 00:30:49.619 --> 00:30:55.960 and 00:30:55.960 --> 00:31:00.059 you refuse to allow him to the opportunity to answer. 00:31:00.059 --> 00:31:03.059 Instead you pass the floor to Darren Steagall. 00:31:03.059 --> 00:31:06.059 Darren is not, nothing against you, Darren. 00:31:06.059 --> 00:31:09.059 Darren is not a voting member of this council. 00:31:09.059 --> 00:31:19.400 He is a contracted vendor who should not even be seated at the 00:31:19.400 --> 00:31:21.799 Huffins. 00:31:21.799 --> 00:31:29.599 You have verbally engaged with citizens who were allotted three minutes to uninterrupted 00:31:29.599 --> 00:31:39.079 speaking time during public comments simply because you disagreed with their statement. 00:31:39.079 --> 00:31:47.160 Furthermore, you have permitted certain members, certain council members, to tell citizens 00:31:47.160 --> 00:31:49.160 and John. 00:31:51.160 --> 00:31:55.160 And you've even allowed them to use the phrase, you people. 00:31:58.160 --> 00:32:02.160 Let's consider the most recent instance of disrespect for the 00:32:02.160 --> 00:32:06.160 rules of conduct in decorum, which occurred on October the 00:32:06.160 --> 00:32:08.160 6th, 2025. 00:32:10.160 --> 00:32:14.160 You chose to read a letter to the council before any other 00:32:14.160 --> 00:32:16.160 business was conducted. 00:32:17.160 --> 00:32:23.240 Miller, and the public must wait until the end of the meeting to address the council on 00:32:23.240 --> 00:32:24.759 nine agenda items. 00:32:24.759 --> 00:32:33.559 I didn't see a mayor address on the agenda nor the topic as an agenda item for the meeting. 00:32:33.559 --> 00:32:36.240 Did anyone else? 00:32:36.240 --> 00:32:38.519 Out of order, Mayor Miller. 00:32:38.519 --> 00:32:46.119 Instead, the council received an email on October 3rd at 2.09 p.m. that contained your letter. 00:32:46.119 --> 00:32:52.519 Now where in the e-mail did you mention that you plan to read your letter during the council meeting? 00:32:53.519 --> 00:33:03.519 Again, out of order, Mayor Miller, and you have the audacity to use the term grandstanding. 00:33:04.519 --> 00:33:07.019 So let's talk about grandstanding. 00:33:08.019 --> 00:33:14.019 Your reading of the letter was not intended to put the council on notice, as you claimed. 00:33:14.019 --> 00:33:15.019 Huffines. 00:33:15.019 --> 00:33:21.980 Instead, it was an opportunity for you to grandstand, a chance for you to cater to your voter base 00:33:21.980 --> 00:33:27.059 while attempting to assert imaginary authority. 00:33:27.059 --> 00:33:37.720 I agree that the rules and conduct and decorum must be at her, too, by all, including you, 00:33:37.720 --> 00:33:44.839 City Manager Boyer and, since he's seated here, Darren Stegall. 00:33:44.839 --> 00:33:50.480 My question is, what happens to you, Mayor Miller, when you break the rules? 00:33:50.480 --> 00:33:53.480 You have frequently disregarded them. 00:33:53.480 --> 00:33:56.559 What are the consequences for your action? 00:33:56.559 --> 00:34:01.880 Who holds you and your allies on the council accountable? 00:34:01.880 --> 00:34:08.280 You were clear in explaining the punishment for the council members who violate the rules. 00:34:08.280 --> 00:34:12.360 However, I don't believe you were completely for coming 00:34:12.360 --> 00:34:15.000 in your explanation when you cited 00:34:15.000 --> 00:34:19.139 Freeport Conify Ordinance Number 220.10, 00:34:19.139 --> 00:34:22.699 24 and 25 in your letter. 00:34:22.699 --> 00:34:25.760 You stated if you are declared to be out of order, 00:34:25.760 --> 00:34:29.920 you will be subject to a fine up to $250. 00:34:29.920 --> 00:34:34.539 However, according to the City American Legal Publishing Page 00:34:34.539 --> 00:34:36.320 that house all city ordinance, 00:34:36.320 --> 00:34:38.320 and others. 00:34:40.320 --> 00:34:45.320 The actual ordinance states as follows, any member who refuses 00:34:45.320 --> 00:34:53.559 to, who refuses or neglects to comply with any of the foregoing 00:34:53.559 --> 00:34:59.559 rules or who fails to conduct him or herself in an orderly and 00:34:59.559 --> 00:35:04.559 respectful manner at a council meeting shall for each offense 00:35:04.559 --> 00:35:16.559 for each offense forfeit to the city a sum not exceeding $100 upon being duly convicted by the council. 00:35:16.559 --> 00:35:25.559 Not only did you misrepresent the potential fines, which you stated would be $250, 00:35:25.559 --> 00:35:30.559 but the actual ordinance stipulates a maximum fine of $100. 00:35:30.559 --> 00:35:38.559 You also seem to have conveniently overlooked who has the authority to declare a violation. 00:35:38.559 --> 00:35:44.559 According to the ordinance, it is the City Council that deems who has spoken the rules. 00:35:44.559 --> 00:35:50.559 Not you, Mayor Miller, as you would like to imply. 00:35:50.559 --> 00:35:58.610 So while enforcing the rules of conduct in decorum is necessary, 00:35:58.610 --> 00:36:07.849 Perry, let's ensure it applies to all members of the public body, regardless of statue, 00:36:07.849 --> 00:36:12.929 elected, appointed, or hired. 00:36:12.929 --> 00:36:23.289 Additionally, let's make sure discipline is administrated with equity, fairness, and 00:36:23.289 --> 00:36:25.289 truth. 00:36:25.289 --> 00:36:26.289 Thank you. 00:36:26.289 --> 00:36:28.289 Oldham and Shadle. 00:36:28.289 --> 00:36:33.079 Yeah. 00:36:33.079 --> 00:36:35.079 I'd like to compliment 00:36:35.079 --> 00:36:37.079 Street Crews on Hans and Harvey. 00:36:37.079 --> 00:36:39.079 Was driving 00:36:39.079 --> 00:36:41.079 down there today. Fantastic. 00:36:41.079 --> 00:36:43.079 I saw 00:36:43.079 --> 00:36:45.079 they were doing work down on 00:36:45.079 --> 00:36:47.079 Warren, too. 00:36:47.079 --> 00:36:49.079 Haven't been 00:36:49.079 --> 00:36:51.079 down there yet. 00:36:51.079 --> 00:36:53.079 Been by, it looks like they're about done. 00:36:53.079 --> 00:36:55.079 Wanted to comment 00:36:55.079 --> 00:36:57.079 on the street list for next 00:36:57.079 --> 00:37:05.079 and the other things that we have to do next year and the sheer magnitude of it. 00:37:05.079 --> 00:37:19.079 Six million dollars that we haven't seen in a long time to put that much money out and get that much done. 00:37:19.079 --> 00:37:27.639 Fowler. There was a lot of pushback on the 1% sales tax, but this is what we're getting. 00:37:27.639 --> 00:37:38.199 We're getting the work done. I have a Neighborhood Watch meeting Thursday, November 6th. That's 00:37:38.199 --> 00:37:44.840 it. The Schwartz Chapel on Park Boulevard, 6 p.m. Thank you. 00:37:44.840 --> 00:37:50.179 Oren Sellers? I just want to say I'm glad to hear all the great work the Street 00:37:50.179 --> 00:37:54.800 Department is doing and all the streets that are getting done this year and what 00:37:54.800 --> 00:38:00.159 we got planned for next year and also just um Chief we are going to miss you 00:38:00.159 --> 00:38:10.159 so that's all. Oren Klemm? I agree Chief's gonna be a great loss he's been a great asset to the 00:38:10.159 --> 00:38:14.199 and the police department to the community for many years. 00:38:14.199 --> 00:38:17.380 Welcome to our new community development director. 00:38:18.220 --> 00:38:21.099 Congratulations on all the street stuff 00:38:21.099 --> 00:38:25.599 and especially I've driven it probably half a dozen times 00:38:25.599 --> 00:38:28.079 in the last week or so. 00:38:28.079 --> 00:38:32.699 The project of running water west is going fantastic. 00:38:32.699 --> 00:38:35.320 There's no ifs, ands, but that looks like 00:38:35.320 --> 00:38:37.820 they were getting ready for pavement today. 00:38:37.820 --> 00:38:48.579 and also the only question I had and this is just for information is all it is. We 00:38:48.579 --> 00:38:53.659 know it's been a while and so on and so forth. Martinizing is probably going to 00:38:53.659 --> 00:38:59.860 happen shortly or in the wintertime as soon as some of these end up. Finish up? 00:38:59.860 --> 00:39:04.699 Currently with the federal government in the stature they're at we're on hold 00:39:04.699 --> 00:39:12.239 until they come back. Okay, that concludes council announcements. Item number 17 is 00:39:12.239 --> 00:39:17.519 public comment. Is there any public comment this evening? Madam Mayor, I guess 00:39:17.519 --> 00:39:24.480 I forgot to sign in. I'm sorry. I should have done that. I received two by email. 00:39:24.480 --> 00:39:30.960 The first one, Dear Mayor, City Manager, and Alderpersons, I sent an email this 00:39:30.960 --> 00:39:34.920 morning asking for your review on a proposed ordinance in regards to sex 00:39:34.920 --> 00:39:41.920 I also ask for a reply from each of you, so I know you received my email, even if you weren't able to read the information about the proposal. 00:39:52.000 --> 00:39:54.800 able to read the information about the proposal. 00:39:54.800 --> 00:39:58.340 I look forward to your replies and any ideas, concerns, 00:39:58.340 --> 00:39:59.920 and or opinions you have. 00:39:59.920 --> 00:40:03.000 I am open to discuss all of these with you. 00:40:03.000 --> 00:40:05.400 Sincerely, Carol Krupke. 00:40:06.960 --> 00:40:09.519 The second one, Mayor Miller, City Manager, 00:40:09.519 --> 00:40:13.780 City Council, City Directors, Council Alderpersons. 00:40:15.880 --> 00:40:21.139 Do better than to please the elites 00:40:21.139 --> 00:40:24.480 so that their overflowing pockets are filled even more 00:40:24.480 --> 00:40:28.579 with favoritism and tax breaks for certain wealthy individuals 00:40:28.579 --> 00:40:32.019 while the working poor are struggling to pay ever higher 00:40:32.019 --> 00:40:33.599 bills each year. 00:40:33.599 --> 00:40:36.059 Where's the justice in that? 00:40:36.059 --> 00:40:38.980 Do better with the housing situation in freeports 00:40:38.980 --> 00:40:41.760 so that the working poor are not run out of their homes 00:40:41.760 --> 00:40:46.099 by overpriced rents from wealthy landlords and realtor packs 00:40:46.099 --> 00:40:48.380 who support some of your election campaigns 00:40:48.380 --> 00:40:50.219 to maintain the status quo. 00:40:50.219 --> 00:40:54.780 Byatt, the land to line their pockets more with expensive realty while turning their 00:40:54.780 --> 00:40:57.699 backs on the least of these among us. 00:40:57.699 --> 00:40:59.980 Where is the justice in that? 00:40:59.980 --> 00:41:05.139 Do better at crime reduction, ending drug and human trafficking and gun violence in 00:41:05.139 --> 00:41:06.300 this city. 00:41:06.300 --> 00:41:08.420 You are failing miserably. 00:41:08.420 --> 00:41:13.320 Some may wonder if certain law enforcement and certain elites and individuals may be 00:41:13.320 --> 00:41:18.059 on the take or benefiting from this crime activity in other ways. 00:41:18.059 --> 00:41:19.059 Kessler. 00:41:19.059 --> 00:41:30.940 Do better to protect our children and youth from the proliferation of pedophiles residing 00:41:30.940 --> 00:41:36.300 in our city and preventing their presence at events where children are present. 00:41:36.300 --> 00:41:41.019 Ideas are represented to you, but you choose to look the other way with blind eyes, stubborn 00:41:41.019 --> 00:41:43.059 pride, and no action. 00:41:43.059 --> 00:41:45.820 Where's the just protection in that? 00:41:45.820 --> 00:41:54.579 At council meetings, the Bible is often quoted and read during prayers to perform a manner of holiness if the right people lead them. 00:41:54.579 --> 00:42:02.380 Otherwise, I have noted eye rolls and disrespect from some of you when other than chosen ones lead a prayer. 00:42:02.380 --> 00:42:12.619 I'll leave you with a biblical prophetic voice, Isaiah chapter 10, verses 1 and 2, from the New Revised Standard Version, updated edition. 00:42:12.619 --> 00:42:27.400 Woe to those who make iniquitous decrees, who write oppressive statutes, to turn aside the needy from justice, and to rob the poor of my people of their right, to make their widows their spoil, and to plunder orphans. 00:42:27.400 --> 00:42:30.500 Reverend Diane Yocum. 00:42:30.500 --> 00:42:35.840 Any other public comments? 00:42:35.840 --> 00:42:37.800 Hi, my name's Cheryl Altman. 00:42:37.800 --> 00:42:44.800 About three weeks ago, I came in and talked to Rob and Wayne to make a complaint, got nowhere. 00:42:44.800 --> 00:42:47.639 So I'm going to make a complaint tonight. 00:42:47.639 --> 00:42:53.760 I'm making a complaint against the city of Freeport, Rob Boyer, Wayne Duckman, and Elburn Sons. 00:42:53.760 --> 00:42:59.760 They were allowed, Elburn Sons were allowed to operate knowing they weren't in complaints with the state of Illinois. 00:42:59.760 --> 00:43:05.119 And they were not making sure that their EPA regulations were taken care of. 00:43:05.119 --> 00:43:09.820 Then I also talked to Rob and Wayne, because I was unsatisfied with the work that they did. 00:43:11.219 --> 00:43:12.719 I was told Ben was going to call me. 00:43:13.320 --> 00:43:15.420 Three weeks and no call from Ben. 00:43:16.920 --> 00:43:20.219 And then also, I asked for paperwork for my property. 00:43:20.519 --> 00:43:24.219 I got one piece of paperwork with two different dates. 00:43:24.519 --> 00:43:27.719 One date was the 9th, then it was crossed off to the 13th. 00:43:28.719 --> 00:43:30.219 That's illegal. You can't do that. 00:43:32.170 --> 00:43:35.670 And then also, why is Pete Elber still down there? 00:43:35.670 --> 00:43:41.030 Miller, his lease is up. You either need to evict him or something because now he's living 00:43:41.030 --> 00:43:47.429 off us taxpayers. And I was glad, Mrs. Stacy, that you said that about the mayor because 00:43:47.429 --> 00:43:51.530 so many times, you sit there and smirk, but you know what? There's a big storm coming 00:43:51.530 --> 00:43:56.150 for the city of Freeport and you're going to be involved, Mayor Miller. And I was glad 00:43:56.150 --> 00:44:00.570 because so many times she has cut everybody off, made nasty remarks to people. You've 00:44:00.570 --> 00:44:06.690 You've even cut me off and I really don't care because I don't care about you. 00:44:06.690 --> 00:44:09.809 What I care about is the people of Freeport and the way you guys are treating them. 00:44:09.809 --> 00:44:11.730 Gun violence is terrible in here. 00:44:11.730 --> 00:44:13.970 How many shootings have we had here in the last week? 00:44:13.970 --> 00:44:18.970 You don't care because they're not happening on your side of the town. 00:44:18.970 --> 00:44:23.210 I mean, you sit there and smirk and think you're all high and mighty, but your world's 00:44:23.210 --> 00:44:27.679 going to be crumbling down soon. 00:44:27.679 --> 00:44:28.679 Any other public comments? 00:44:28.679 --> 00:44:33.460 Tommy? 00:44:33.460 --> 00:44:44.179 I'm going to miss Chief Sugar Booger and he does a good job in that police department and all the 00:44:44.179 --> 00:44:51.059 police was doing a good job with it and Travis Davis is doing a good job at the police station 00:44:51.860 --> 00:44:56.260 and we're going to miss him very much. He was a nice Chief of Freeport. 00:44:58.420 --> 00:45:02.579 Any other public comments? I'll entertain a motion for adjournment. 00:45:02.579 --> 00:45:08.019 So moved. Second. Motion made by Sellers, seconded by Shadle. All those in favor? Aye.