WEBVTT 00:00:00.400 --> 00:00:37.090 Good evening. Brady, could you please give the invocation? 00:00:37.090 --> 00:00:44.770 Thank you, Mayor. First, we recognize that you, Lord, are ultimately in control. So we 00:00:44.770 --> 00:00:51.009 lift up this council and all its members tonight and ask that your spirit of wisdom and justice 00:00:51.009 --> 00:00:53.210 Be upon them. 00:00:53.210 --> 00:00:58.009 And may the members of this council vote in a manner that glorifies and honors your name 00:00:58.009 --> 00:01:00.170 according to your will. 00:01:00.170 --> 00:01:04.310 We also pray for the candidates of this position that they may come to the knowledge of Christ 00:01:04.310 --> 00:01:08.810 and Him crucified through the Holy Spirit, that they may receive forgiveness, peace with 00:01:08.810 --> 00:01:15.489 God and new life, and that they would have wisdom and integrity to perform this job. 00:01:15.489 --> 00:01:20.969 Let this council know in their hearts the one you, Lord, have chosen. 00:01:20.969 --> 00:01:26.250 For there is no authority except from you, Lord, and the authorities that exist are appointed 00:01:26.250 --> 00:01:27.250 by the Most High. 00:01:27.250 --> 00:01:29.370 In Jesus' name we pray, amen. 00:01:29.370 --> 00:01:30.370 Amen. 00:01:30.370 --> 00:01:32.930 Now, we'll call this special meeting to order. 00:01:32.930 --> 00:01:34.730 Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? 00:01:34.730 --> 00:01:35.730 Yes. 00:01:35.730 --> 00:01:36.730 Mayor Miller? 00:01:36.730 --> 00:01:37.730 Here. 00:01:37.730 --> 00:01:38.730 Auditor Woman Sellers? 00:01:38.730 --> 00:01:39.730 Here. 00:01:39.730 --> 00:01:40.730 Auditor Person Sanders? 00:01:40.730 --> 00:01:41.730 Here. 00:01:41.730 --> 00:01:42.730 Shadle? 00:01:42.730 --> 00:01:43.730 Here. 00:01:43.730 --> 00:02:00.549 Shadle? Here. Stacy? Here. Parker? Here. Simmons? Here. Johnson? Here. Klemm? Here. If you could please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Alderman Sellers. 00:02:00.549 --> 00:02:14.550 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. 00:02:14.550 --> 00:02:25.000 Item number one is the approval of the agenda. Is there such a motion? So moved. Second. Motion made by Alderman Shadle, 00:02:25.780 --> 00:02:32.719 seconded by Alderman Sellers. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Opposed? That motion passes. Opposed. 00:02:33.939 --> 00:02:42.509 Pardon me? Yes. It's been opposed. Okay, so we had we had one 00:02:43.830 --> 00:02:45.830 seven to one. Two. 00:02:48.030 --> 00:02:50.030 Yeah. 00:02:50.030 --> 00:02:54.349 Next is public comments. Attorney Cox, could you speak to that, please? 00:02:55.949 --> 00:02:59.750 Sure, Mayor. We have a number of people signed up for public comment tonight. 00:03:01.189 --> 00:03:02.629 The 00:03:02.629 --> 00:03:09.110 Council rules at Section 23 talks about address by non-members. There is room for six 00:03:11.270 --> 00:03:18.590 folks to come up and speak and six via written. No more than that. We've actually received more than that. Yes, sir. 00:03:20.030 --> 00:03:22.550 and having the opportunity to speak, we're going to refer back to the Council. 00:03:22.550 --> 00:03:24.789 So, I believe it's very important for someone who is older who can't hear very well to turn 00:03:24.789 --> 00:03:25.789 the volume up a little bit. 00:03:25.789 --> 00:03:26.789 All right. 00:03:26.789 --> 00:03:27.789 Is that? 00:03:27.789 --> 00:03:32.180 Curt, do you have the ability to turn that up? 00:03:32.180 --> 00:03:33.699 Qin you hear me all right now? 00:03:33.699 --> 00:03:37.469 Is that better? 00:03:37.469 --> 00:03:41.449 So, just to restate that, there's a limit on the number of comments. 00:03:41.449 --> 00:03:44.750 And it's six spoken and six written. 00:03:44.750 --> 00:03:47.629 We've received more comments and more requests to speak than that. 00:03:47.629 --> 00:03:55.310 So, referring to the council rules, the rules are a little bit fuzzy there, where they say, 00:03:55.310 --> 00:04:00.270 if there's more than six, then an equal number from each side gets to speak. Well, we have two 00:04:00.270 --> 00:04:09.069 in favor signed up to speak of the proposed, in favor of the proposed bid. We've got multiple 00:04:09.069 --> 00:04:14.750 signed up to speak against, and the decision is the two that are signed up for will be allowed 00:04:14.750 --> 00:04:20.290 and McBain will be allowed to speak and then the first four of the opposed will be allowed 00:04:20.290 --> 00:04:23.110 to speak just in terms of time signed up. 00:04:23.110 --> 00:04:27.189 And then with the written correspondence, again, we're going to accept the first six 00:04:27.189 --> 00:04:29.589 and Jibriah is going to read those in. 00:04:29.589 --> 00:04:31.269 Was there a question? 00:04:31.269 --> 00:04:39.829 I make a motion that everyone that's here tonight that have something to say be allowed 00:04:39.829 --> 00:04:42.709 to speak. 00:04:42.709 --> 00:04:44.110 Is there a second? 00:04:44.110 --> 00:04:45.870 I second it. 00:04:45.870 --> 00:04:46.870 Any discussion? 00:04:46.870 --> 00:04:47.870 Yes. 00:04:47.870 --> 00:04:50.870 Alderman Sellers? 00:04:50.870 --> 00:04:54.230 But I'm saying if that's what the rules are. 00:04:54.230 --> 00:04:55.709 That's why we have motions. 00:04:55.709 --> 00:04:57.589 That's why we can make motions. 00:04:57.589 --> 00:04:59.550 So that would be a motion to suspend the rules. 00:04:59.550 --> 00:05:02.910 To suspend the rules and allow them to speak. 00:05:02.910 --> 00:05:03.910 Okay. 00:05:03.910 --> 00:05:07.209 So suspension of the rules must pass by two-thirds majority. 00:05:07.209 --> 00:05:16.970 So Madam Clerk, please take the role on allowing the suspension of our ordinance to allow all 00:05:16.970 --> 00:05:17.970 Settler. 00:05:17.970 --> 00:05:20.670 All of the persons that want to speak to speak, all of them in Sellers? 00:05:20.670 --> 00:05:23.550 How many total is there to speak? 00:05:23.550 --> 00:05:26.550 Do we know? 00:05:26.550 --> 00:05:34.670 There's eight written and I think eight signed up, so it would be an extra two on each. 00:05:34.670 --> 00:05:39.410 The ordinance itself, I'd like to make a motion. 00:05:39.410 --> 00:05:43.750 We already have a motion on the approval agenda. 00:05:43.750 --> 00:05:46.269 No, no, we've already passed that. 00:05:46.269 --> 00:05:52.709 So we've got a motion on the floor to suspend the rules to allow everyone to speak. 00:05:52.709 --> 00:05:53.709 Item number three. 00:05:53.709 --> 00:05:58.709 I'd like to have that removed indefinitely. 00:05:58.709 --> 00:06:01.470 Alderman Sanders, we have a motion on the floor right now. 00:06:01.470 --> 00:06:05.470 That's what we're sticking to right now. 00:06:05.470 --> 00:06:11.709 So unless there's any discussion on allowing all to speak outside of the normal council 00:06:11.709 --> 00:06:14.430 rules, Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? 00:06:14.430 --> 00:06:21.509 I thought she did that already. This is on the motion that I made that you second. 00:06:21.509 --> 00:06:25.589 Okay. So if you want everyone to speak it's a yes vote. If you want to stick 00:06:25.589 --> 00:06:38.430 with the rules it's a no vote. Sellers? No. Sanders? Yes. Shadle? No. Stacy? Yes. 00:06:38.430 --> 00:06:57.920 Parker? No. Simmons? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Klemm? No. It's like a tie. I think it's a tie. So 00:06:57.920 --> 00:07:00.879 that that's a four-four vote that would that would fail because it needs a 00:07:00.879 --> 00:07:08.899 two-thirds vote. Yeah. Okay, then we will proceed with the six that first came in 00:07:08.899 --> 00:07:12.540 as far as written correspondence. Madam Clerk, if you could please read those. 00:07:12.540 --> 00:07:14.220 Rose. 00:07:14.220 --> 00:07:21.420 I did make a motion tonight to have item number three to be removed indefinitely. 00:07:21.420 --> 00:07:25.819 Well, we've already approved the agenda. 00:07:25.819 --> 00:07:27.699 That was the very first thing we did. 00:07:27.699 --> 00:07:29.459 Oh, okay. 00:07:29.459 --> 00:07:30.459 He said no. 00:07:30.459 --> 00:07:32.639 Yeah, and I did say no. 00:07:32.639 --> 00:07:33.639 But it passed. 00:07:33.639 --> 00:07:36.300 The approval of the agenda passed six to two. 00:07:36.300 --> 00:07:37.300 Oh, it did? 00:07:37.300 --> 00:07:38.300 Six to two. 00:07:38.300 --> 00:07:41.160 Okay. 00:07:41.160 --> 00:07:44.560 Madam Clerk, could you please read? 00:07:44.560 --> 00:07:49.319 Dr. Glenn Smith, I would like to address the current vote 00:07:49.319 --> 00:07:51.480 on the airport manager contract. 00:07:51.480 --> 00:07:55.319 I have lived in Northwest Illinois for the past 25 years. 00:07:55.319 --> 00:07:59.199 During that time frame, I have been a continuous hanger tenant, 00:07:59.199 --> 00:08:02.800 consumer of goods from the airport, 00:08:02.800 --> 00:08:05.120 and consumer of services from the airport. 00:08:05.120 --> 00:08:06.639 During that time, I have been 00:08:06.639 --> 00:08:10.319 through multiple administrations all trying to save money 00:08:10.319 --> 00:08:13.519 and putting their mark on the management of the airport. 00:08:13.519 --> 00:08:18.079 As tenants, we all want to have a professionally run facility 00:08:18.079 --> 00:08:20.040 that we can use all year round. 00:08:20.040 --> 00:08:23.480 Not all the past changes have worked well for that goal. 00:08:23.480 --> 00:08:26.000 I will remind you of a past administration 00:08:26.000 --> 00:08:29.740 that caused over one third of the hanger tenants to leave. 00:08:29.740 --> 00:08:32.820 With that preamble, I have some concerns. 00:08:32.820 --> 00:08:34.940 The airport needs a resident manager 00:08:34.940 --> 00:08:37.559 that is available to handle emergencies 00:08:37.559 --> 00:08:39.600 in a real time fashion. 00:08:39.600 --> 00:08:42.039 those type of things can't be delegated 00:08:42.039 --> 00:08:44.639 to minimum wage persons answering the phones 00:08:44.639 --> 00:08:46.440 and fueling planes. 00:08:46.440 --> 00:08:50.080 Lowest bid does not always mean acceptable service. 00:08:50.080 --> 00:08:52.080 I don't understand why the city council 00:08:52.080 --> 00:08:55.460 is not privy to the details of the actual bids 00:08:55.460 --> 00:08:58.500 to access what they are being asked to ratify. 00:08:59.460 --> 00:09:02.519 We have had a very professionally run airport 00:09:02.519 --> 00:09:05.639 from the Janssen family for the last 30 years. 00:09:05.639 --> 00:09:08.799 The latest being in the person of Angie Janssen. 00:09:08.799 --> 00:09:12.080 It will be difficult to replace the depth of knowledge 00:09:12.080 --> 00:09:13.919 that she possesses. 00:09:13.919 --> 00:09:16.279 Our concerns also include the projects 00:09:16.279 --> 00:09:18.159 that are currently in the works. 00:09:18.159 --> 00:09:21.179 I would appreciate a much more transparent process 00:09:21.179 --> 00:09:31.450 for the whole affair so we all know what we are getting. 00:09:31.450 --> 00:09:36.450 The second one I have is from Rodney E. Marshall. 00:09:36.529 --> 00:09:38.470 To the Freeport City Council, 00:09:38.470 --> 00:09:41.610 this letter is to recommend Angie Jansen 00:09:41.610 --> 00:09:43.830 be retained as the airport manager. 00:09:43.830 --> 00:09:47.350 I have known Angie and her family for over 35 years. 00:09:47.350 --> 00:09:53.269 Throughout those years, I have personally observed Angie's excellent people skills in handling 00:09:53.269 --> 00:09:59.629 airport customers, her exceptional knowledge when dealing with the FAA, and her behind 00:09:59.629 --> 00:10:00.129 Davis. 00:10:00.129 --> 00:10:00.879 and her behind the scenes skill 00:10:00.879 --> 00:10:03.740 at acquiring state and federal grant monies. 00:10:03.740 --> 00:10:06.659 Angie was instrumental in acquiring grants 00:10:06.659 --> 00:10:09.659 for the instrument landing system that is critical 00:10:09.659 --> 00:10:11.700 for safe, all weather approaches 00:10:11.700 --> 00:10:14.000 for business and commercial aircraft. 00:10:14.000 --> 00:10:17.659 Grant funding for the runway extension overlay 00:10:17.659 --> 00:10:19.179 and airport road improvements 00:10:19.179 --> 00:10:21.580 are all examples of Angie's work. 00:10:21.580 --> 00:10:23.500 Her death of knowledge, 00:10:23.500 --> 00:10:25.899 long established business relationships 00:10:25.899 --> 00:10:27.659 and high respect in the industry 00:10:27.659 --> 00:10:29.580 are only earned through competence 00:10:29.580 --> 00:10:32.259 and with extensive time invested. 00:10:32.259 --> 00:10:34.179 Additionally, more direct results 00:10:34.179 --> 00:10:37.919 of Angie's management skills are easy to observe. 00:10:37.919 --> 00:10:40.419 The airport grounds have never looked better. 00:10:40.419 --> 00:10:42.179 Rental hangars are all full. 00:10:42.179 --> 00:10:44.940 There are two independent aircraft maintenance companies 00:10:44.940 --> 00:10:47.940 renting space and airport staff are competent, 00:10:47.940 --> 00:10:49.340 friendly and always helpful. 00:10:50.220 --> 00:10:53.080 Airports are a safety critical community asset 00:10:53.080 --> 00:10:54.659 that functions as a front door 00:10:54.659 --> 00:10:56.740 for the local business community. 00:10:56.740 --> 00:11:01.259 Managing an operation like Alberta's Airport requires 00:11:01.259 --> 00:11:03.740 full-time attention and full-time availability 00:11:03.740 --> 00:11:04.980 during off hours. 00:11:06.019 --> 00:11:08.340 Angie has proven her skills over decades 00:11:08.340 --> 00:11:10.299 of dedicated full-time effort. 00:11:11.299 --> 00:11:13.980 I strongly recommend the city of Freeport 00:11:13.980 --> 00:11:17.940 will be very well rewarded having her at the airport helm. 00:11:17.940 --> 00:11:21.819 Angie is unquestionably one of the best of the very best. 00:11:21.819 --> 00:11:29.539 The third comment from Kirk Appel. 00:11:31.539 --> 00:11:35.620 This recommendation letter is for, okay. 00:11:35.620 --> 00:11:37.299 I write this letter of recommendation 00:11:37.299 --> 00:11:40.899 for Ms. Angie Jansen, Freeport Airport Manager 00:11:40.899 --> 00:11:42.940 with the highest regard for her friendship 00:11:42.940 --> 00:11:45.100 and her stewardship for aviation 00:11:45.100 --> 00:11:47.919 within Freeport and the surrounding area. 00:11:47.919 --> 00:11:50.580 I have over 40 years in aviation, 00:11:50.580 --> 00:11:52.700 general corporate and airline, 00:11:52.700 --> 00:11:56.139 27 years as a pilot with Delta Airlines. 00:11:56.139 --> 00:11:59.059 I started right here at Freeport Albertus Airport. 00:11:59.059 --> 00:12:02.180 I couldn't be more proud of where my career started 00:12:02.180 --> 00:12:05.019 and of all those who helped me and guided me. 00:12:05.019 --> 00:12:08.460 I understand what this airport means to the local community 00:12:08.460 --> 00:12:11.620 and to those who either pass through its airspace 00:12:11.620 --> 00:12:14.340 or for those who operate within it. 00:12:14.340 --> 00:12:15.899 The airport has come a long way 00:12:15.899 --> 00:12:17.700 since I first started working there. 00:12:17.700 --> 00:12:20.180 I was one of the original employees 00:12:20.180 --> 00:12:23.019 of Freeport Air Service in 1984. 00:12:23.019 --> 00:12:25.860 I've known Angie since my very first day. 00:12:25.860 --> 00:12:27.460 I was hired by airport manager 00:12:27.460 --> 00:12:30.940 and owner of Freeport Air Service, Darrell Janssen. 00:12:30.940 --> 00:12:34.059 My capacity was as aircraft mechanic 00:12:34.059 --> 00:12:37.340 and all other jobs required to help operate the airport 00:12:37.340 --> 00:12:39.259 and Freeport Air Service. 00:12:39.259 --> 00:12:42.159 I watched firsthand what was involved, required, 00:12:42.159 --> 00:12:44.680 and needed to operate this airport. 00:12:44.680 --> 00:12:46.899 Darrell gave 100% of his time and effort 00:12:46.899 --> 00:12:49.460 to improve Freeport Airport to what it is today. 00:12:49.460 --> 00:12:51.620 the same can be said for Angie. 00:12:51.620 --> 00:12:54.899 For the past 28 years, Angie has worked tirelessly 00:12:54.899 --> 00:12:57.059 alongside her father to operate, improve, 00:12:57.059 --> 00:12:59.539 and expand Freeport Albertus Airport. 00:12:59.539 --> 00:13:01.899 Whether it be new hangars, one-way extension, 00:13:01.899 --> 00:13:05.620 ILS approach system, two thriving maintenance facilities, 00:13:05.620 --> 00:13:08.819 successful air shows, daily upkeep and maintenance, 00:13:08.819 --> 00:13:10.259 and many more. 00:13:10.259 --> 00:13:12.360 These and the many other improvements 00:13:12.360 --> 00:13:14.620 do not come easily or quickly. 00:13:14.620 --> 00:13:17.659 Closing constant contact with the FAA, 00:13:17.659 --> 00:13:20.080 along with federal, state, and local governments 00:13:20.080 --> 00:13:23.220 is what allows this airport like all others 00:13:23.220 --> 00:13:26.659 to become what they are today and will be for tomorrow. 00:13:27.639 --> 00:13:29.580 Angie is not new to this environment 00:13:29.580 --> 00:13:32.840 or to the extent required to garner the required approval 00:13:32.840 --> 00:13:37.299 from all agency levels to maintain the safe operation of, 00:13:37.299 --> 00:13:41.980 but also to improve and enhance the airport for future use. 00:13:41.980 --> 00:13:46.379 She is as thorough and tenacious as her father was 00:13:46.379 --> 00:13:49.379 so that Freeport Airport is the very best it can be. 00:13:50.580 --> 00:13:53.580 Her years working as office manager 00:13:53.580 --> 00:13:56.440 in these past four years as airport manager 00:13:56.440 --> 00:13:57.860 continues to bring respect, 00:13:57.860 --> 00:14:00.299 not only from local and transient pilots, 00:14:00.299 --> 00:14:02.860 but also from all the government agencies 00:14:02.860 --> 00:14:05.860 that are integral to helping make this airport 00:14:05.860 --> 00:14:08.340 continue to be safe for those who operate 00:14:08.340 --> 00:14:11.059 within its boundaries and its airspace. 00:14:11.059 --> 00:14:13.700 To the city itself, who can be proud of the airport 00:14:13.700 --> 00:14:15.639 and for all the opportunities it provides 00:14:45.639 --> 00:14:50.079 He's been in front leading the whole time, continuing to go above and beyond of what 00:14:50.079 --> 00:14:54.660 is required to be the airport manager for Freeport and the airport. 00:14:54.660 --> 00:14:56.279 Freeport Airport is an- 00:14:56.279 --> 00:14:59.000 Madam Clerk, do you have much left because your time expired quite a while ago? 00:14:59.000 --> 00:15:00.000 Oh, Lord. 00:15:00.000 --> 00:15:05.980 No, that was the end. 00:15:05.980 --> 00:15:07.460 Good evening, members of the council. 00:15:07.460 --> 00:15:12.819 My name is Matt Van Bergen, and I am a tenant at Albertus Airport where I rent a hangar. 00:15:12.819 --> 00:15:17.059 I want to thank you for allowing me a moment to share my perspective as someone who depends 00:15:17.059 --> 00:15:18.059 Huffines. 00:15:18.059 --> 00:15:19.059 Thank you. 00:15:19.059 --> 00:15:33.139 I would like to express my appreciation for the way the airport has been managed under 00:15:33.139 --> 00:15:35.259 with the current airport manager. 00:15:35.259 --> 00:15:37.019 As a tenant, the things that matter to me 00:15:37.019 --> 00:15:38.019 are very practical. 00:15:38.019 --> 00:15:40.819 Airport maintenance issues are addressed promptly. 00:15:40.819 --> 00:15:42.899 The grass runways are well maintained, 00:15:42.899 --> 00:15:45.180 and the general day-to-day upkeep of the airport 00:15:45.180 --> 00:15:46.860 is handled with care. 00:15:46.860 --> 00:15:50.059 We also benefit from competitive fuel prices 00:15:50.059 --> 00:15:53.420 and unique boutique services I have not experienced 00:15:53.420 --> 00:15:56.100 at other airports, such as snow being shoveled 00:15:56.100 --> 00:15:57.879 right up to the hangar door. 00:15:57.879 --> 00:16:00.740 All of these things are provided consistently, 00:16:00.740 --> 00:16:02.819 and they make a real difference to those of us 00:16:02.819 --> 00:16:05.139 who use the airport on a regular basis. 00:16:05.139 --> 00:16:07.500 I also know that our current airport manager, 00:16:07.500 --> 00:16:10.539 Angie Jansen of Second Gen Aviation 00:16:10.539 --> 00:16:12.740 has grown up with this airport. 00:16:12.740 --> 00:16:15.579 It has truly been her life and her family's life 00:16:15.579 --> 00:16:18.180 that deep connection is evident in the pride and care 00:16:18.180 --> 00:16:20.279 she brings to her work every day. 00:16:20.279 --> 00:16:22.980 Beyond managing the airport, she also plans, 00:16:22.980 --> 00:16:25.740 organizes and leads Young Eagles events 00:16:25.740 --> 00:16:29.899 where volunteer pilots introduce level youth to aviation. 00:16:29.899 --> 00:16:32.319 These events not only serve our community, 00:16:32.319 --> 00:16:35.639 but may also inspire the next generation of pilots. 00:16:35.639 --> 00:16:37.839 I participated in one this past weekend 00:16:37.839 --> 00:16:39.399 and it was nothing short of top-notch 00:16:39.399 --> 00:16:42.600 from an organization and enthusiasm perspective. 00:16:42.600 --> 00:16:44.960 I understand that the city has a process to follow 00:16:44.960 --> 00:16:46.539 when it comes to management contracts 00:16:46.539 --> 00:16:48.100 and I fully respect that. 00:16:48.100 --> 00:16:50.000 My only request is that you recognize 00:16:50.000 --> 00:16:52.399 the strong track record of service and dedication 00:16:52.399 --> 00:16:55.000 that we've experienced under the current airport manager 00:16:55.000 --> 00:16:58.000 as part of your consideration. 00:16:58.000 --> 00:17:01.480 This decision impacts the tenants more than anyone else. 00:17:01.480 --> 00:17:03.680 thank you for your time and for your commitment 00:17:03.680 --> 00:17:05.480 to supporting our community airport. 00:17:08.240 --> 00:17:09.900 The fifth one. 00:17:11.119 --> 00:17:15.079 Dear Freeport City Council, my name is Lynn Pease. 00:17:15.079 --> 00:17:18.680 I am a hangar tenant at the Freeport Albertus Airport 00:17:18.680 --> 00:17:21.579 and have some concerns about your proposed management 00:17:21.579 --> 00:17:23.839 transition at the airport. 00:17:23.839 --> 00:17:26.680 I have been very happy with the current manager, 00:17:26.680 --> 00:17:30.000 Angie Jansen, who has helped me among many things 00:17:30.000 --> 00:17:32.599 with a tricky registration issue 00:17:32.599 --> 00:17:35.480 when I purchased my personal airplane in Canada. 00:17:35.480 --> 00:17:37.639 That required dealing with the FAA 00:17:37.639 --> 00:17:40.000 to convert it to U.S. registration, 00:17:40.000 --> 00:17:42.360 and Angie's help was appreciated. 00:17:42.360 --> 00:17:45.339 The knowledge required for this FAA interface 00:17:45.339 --> 00:17:47.599 is not easily learned and comes with years 00:17:47.599 --> 00:17:49.720 of airport management experience, 00:17:49.720 --> 00:17:52.680 which Angie learned under the tutelage 00:17:52.680 --> 00:17:56.339 of her father Darryl, the previous manager. 00:17:56.339 --> 00:17:59.200 I say this as a retired airline pilot 00:17:59.200 --> 00:18:00.860 and current university professor 00:18:00.860 --> 00:18:03.940 while I help train future airport managers. 00:18:03.940 --> 00:18:05.960 Normally the first step for our graduates 00:18:05.960 --> 00:18:09.740 will be as an assistant manager in any airport system 00:18:09.740 --> 00:18:13.360 and then be promoted as experience allows. 00:18:13.360 --> 00:18:15.420 The lowest in fact any bid 00:18:15.420 --> 00:18:17.599 needs to be very carefully examined 00:18:17.599 --> 00:18:21.720 to see if the bidder has any aviation management experience. 00:18:21.720 --> 00:18:23.920 Aviation cannot be done on the cheap. 00:18:23.920 --> 00:18:27.440 I will urge you to extend Ms. Jan Singh's contract. 00:18:27.440 --> 00:18:30.299 Sincerely, Lynn Pease, Associate Professor 00:18:30.299 --> 00:18:37.849 of Aviation University of Dubuque. 00:18:37.849 --> 00:18:40.389 This is from Graham Bradbury. 00:18:41.529 --> 00:18:45.750 In my capacity as a hangar tenant at the Albertus Airport, 00:18:45.750 --> 00:18:48.450 I wish to lodge my comments 00:18:48.450 --> 00:18:51.090 regarding the subject resolution. 00:18:51.090 --> 00:18:52.570 I have enjoyed being a member 00:18:52.570 --> 00:18:56.009 of the Freeport Airport aviation community since 2000, 00:18:56.009 --> 00:18:57.809 training for my pilot license 00:18:57.809 --> 00:19:02.809 and member of the local Experimental Aircraft Association, 00:19:03.170 --> 00:19:06.610 chapter and since 2010, a hangar tenant. 00:19:06.610 --> 00:19:08.570 During these 25 years, 00:19:08.570 --> 00:19:11.429 I've seen many positive changes at the airport. 00:19:11.429 --> 00:19:15.009 These have included the resurfacing of the main runway, 00:19:15.009 --> 00:19:17.190 construction of a new access road 00:19:17.190 --> 00:19:20.409 and installation of modern security fencing. 00:19:20.409 --> 00:19:22.389 Whether you've know was the reconstruction 00:19:22.389 --> 00:19:23.990 of the old maintenance hanger 00:19:23.990 --> 00:19:25.889 after its destruction in the storm, 00:19:25.889 --> 00:19:28.429 such as to support the future construction 00:19:28.429 --> 00:19:30.230 of a modern terminal facility. 00:19:31.110 --> 00:19:34.269 It takes many players to make all these things happen, 00:19:34.269 --> 00:19:38.690 but in my opinion, all required the passion, tenacity, 00:19:38.690 --> 00:19:41.309 in-depth knowledge of airport operations 00:19:41.309 --> 00:19:42.909 and leadership of the airport manager 00:19:42.909 --> 00:19:44.670 to make them a reality. 00:19:44.670 --> 00:19:47.630 Since the untimely passing of Darryl Jansen, 00:19:47.630 --> 00:19:50.110 the previous airport manager of many years, 00:19:50.110 --> 00:19:52.110 we have been very fortunate to have been served 00:19:52.110 --> 00:19:55.509 by Angie Janssen of Second Gen Aviation 00:19:55.509 --> 00:19:57.429 for the last four years. 00:19:57.429 --> 00:19:58.269 Mrs. Janssen. 00:19:58.269 --> 00:19:59.680 Ms. Janssen has continued to work tirelessly 00:19:59.680 --> 00:20:02.880 and successfully on behalf of all the airport stakeholders 00:20:02.880 --> 00:20:05.359 to maintain the airport infrastructure, 00:20:05.359 --> 00:20:09.720 improve facilities and facilitate smooth airport operations. 00:20:09.720 --> 00:20:13.519 This success is in no small part due to Ms. Janssen's 00:20:13.519 --> 00:20:16.839 many years of experience specific to the city of Freeport 00:20:16.839 --> 00:20:17.799 and its airport. 00:20:19.180 --> 00:20:22.279 I trust that the council will thoroughly deliberate 00:20:22.279 --> 00:20:25.000 all the factors pertaining to this resolution 00:20:25.000 --> 00:20:27.119 and fully consider the interests 00:20:27.119 --> 00:20:28.779 of all the airport stakeholders 00:20:28.779 --> 00:20:30.859 as you cast your vote tonight. 00:20:30.859 --> 00:20:35.500 Thank you for this opportunity to share my comments. 00:20:35.500 --> 00:20:38.119 That was the first six. 00:20:38.119 --> 00:20:40.960 Okay, that concludes the written correspondence. 00:20:40.960 --> 00:20:43.460 So next we have Stan Tefer. 00:20:43.460 --> 00:20:55.700 You have three minutes, Stan. 00:20:55.700 --> 00:20:56.660 Greetings, everyone. 00:20:56.660 --> 00:20:58.539 My name's Stan Tefer. 00:20:58.539 --> 00:21:02.339 I've rented the Hangar K6 at Alberta's airport 00:21:02.339 --> 00:21:04.140 for my plane for the past 10 years. 00:21:05.180 --> 00:21:06.180 I'm not only a pilot, 00:21:06.180 --> 00:21:13.180 I have my FAA AMP certificate, and I was previously adjunct instructor at Rock Valley College 00:21:13.180 --> 00:21:18.460 in the aviation maintenance technology program. I am an experimental aircraft association 00:21:18.460 --> 00:21:25.819 member EAA and aircraft and owners pilots association member AOPA. I like to go on record 00:21:25.819 --> 00:21:32.339 in support of Angie Jansen, her manager at Alberta's airport. Her father Darryl was 00:21:32.339 --> 00:21:34.980 is very successful and did a great job as a manager 00:21:34.980 --> 00:21:36.480 while he was with us. 00:21:36.480 --> 00:21:39.819 However, Angie has improved the quality of a burst 00:21:39.819 --> 00:21:42.339 with improved facilities and activities 00:21:42.339 --> 00:21:44.180 and maintains a facility and runways 00:21:44.180 --> 00:21:46.079 in a top notch condition. 00:21:47.140 --> 00:21:50.940 She has a vast knowledge of state and federal regulations 00:21:50.940 --> 00:21:54.180 and is always in compliance with those regulations. 00:21:54.180 --> 00:21:57.660 My research shows that the insurance and other deductions 00:21:57.660 --> 00:22:01.180 including hired help come out of the airport budget, 00:22:01.180 --> 00:22:02.740 Managment Budget. 00:22:02.740 --> 00:22:06.059 As right now the manager's salary, personal insurance 00:22:06.059 --> 00:22:08.819 included liability insurance, hired employees 00:22:08.819 --> 00:22:10.579 and the need for additional part-time members 00:22:10.579 --> 00:22:12.139 to include in that budget. 00:22:12.139 --> 00:22:14.500 And there is a need for hiring the additional members. 00:22:14.500 --> 00:22:18.059 So that budget has to be split up as a result of that. 00:22:18.059 --> 00:22:21.660 Angie has a great rapport with pilots at the airport. 00:22:21.660 --> 00:22:24.940 I have no other person or group that can manage the airport 00:22:24.940 --> 00:22:26.819 as well as she does. 00:22:26.819 --> 00:22:29.299 The airport office is always well maintained 00:22:29.299 --> 00:22:36.099 and 00:22:36.099 --> 00:22:38.660 Angie as the airport manager. 00:22:38.660 --> 00:22:43.589 Thank you. 00:22:43.589 --> 00:22:53.309 Next is Jeff Modica. 00:22:53.309 --> 00:22:54.309 Hello everyone. 00:22:54.309 --> 00:22:56.789 I would just like to introduce myself. 00:22:56.789 --> 00:23:01.630 I am Jeff Modica, I've been an aviation professional for over 30 years. 00:23:01.630 --> 00:23:03.910 I'm also a lifelong Freeport resident. 00:23:03.910 --> 00:23:08.389 I was born here, raised here and lived here most of my adult life. 00:23:08.389 --> 00:23:13.349 My association with Freeport Airport dates back to the fall of 1989 when I began training 00:23:13.349 --> 00:23:17.579 and obtained a private pilot certificate. 00:23:17.579 --> 00:23:21.420 I left for a time and finished a college degree and obtained the more advanced flight ratings 00:23:21.420 --> 00:23:24.680 at a flight school down in Jacksonville, Florida. 00:23:24.680 --> 00:23:29.220 After that, I returned to the Freeport Airport and worked there full-time for a number of 00:23:29.220 --> 00:23:31.819 years in the early to mid-1990s. 00:23:31.819 --> 00:23:35.900 While there, I pretty much did everything, flight-instructed, fueled airplanes, plowed 00:23:35.900 --> 00:23:43.259 Ways, Mowed Grass, Assisted in the Maintenance Shop, General Airport Maintenance, Equipment 00:23:43.259 --> 00:23:50.180 Maintenance, etc. After leaving Freeport Airport for career advancement, I have worked at multiple 00:23:50.180 --> 00:23:56.180 FBOs at various airports, charter companies, large corporate flight departments, and finally 00:23:56.180 --> 00:24:00.779 a major global airline. During these years, I've had the opportunity to fly into and out 00:24:00.779 --> 00:24:05.059 of literally hundreds of airports across all 50 states. 00:24:05.059 --> 00:24:07.700 I have a very knowledgeable or a very thorough knowledge 00:24:07.700 --> 00:24:12.299 of the good things, bad things, what works well, what doesn't, 00:24:12.299 --> 00:24:14.860 and have seen it all from the very top-notch, well-run 00:24:14.860 --> 00:24:17.819 municipal airports to the more neglected and deficient 00:24:17.819 --> 00:24:18.819 airports. 00:24:18.819 --> 00:24:21.059 I believe this breadth of knowledge and experience 00:24:21.059 --> 00:24:24.460 would serve me well in a position such as this. 00:24:24.460 --> 00:24:26.420 At the last meeting, I heard a couple of concerns 00:24:26.420 --> 00:24:29.339 about my employment at an airline. 00:24:29.339 --> 00:24:32.700 I can see where that might be a concern on the surface, 00:24:32.700 --> 00:24:36.000 but if you dig a little deeper, 00:24:36.000 --> 00:24:37.519 you would find that it's not as much of a problem 00:24:37.519 --> 00:24:38.880 as one might think. 00:24:38.880 --> 00:24:43.119 Most airline pilots fly a full schedule 12 months a year. 00:24:43.119 --> 00:24:45.680 I routinely choose a different schedule option, 00:24:46.619 --> 00:24:48.559 which affords me the opportunity to be home 00:24:48.559 --> 00:24:49.720 most days of the month. 00:24:50.900 --> 00:24:54.480 This schedule option is that of an on-call reserve pilot. 00:24:54.480 --> 00:24:56.799 I only go to work when I get called in 00:24:56.799 --> 00:25:02.410 due to a pilot absence for whatever reason. 00:25:02.410 --> 00:25:04.690 I'm generally on call three or four days 00:25:04.690 --> 00:25:06.829 and then off the rest of the week. 00:25:06.829 --> 00:25:09.150 On average, I would say it's usually once or twice a month 00:25:09.150 --> 00:25:11.470 I get the call, sometimes not at all. 00:25:12.549 --> 00:25:14.009 When I do, the trip has me gone 00:25:14.009 --> 00:25:17.170 for approximately a 48 hour period. 00:25:17.170 --> 00:25:21.389 So in reality, in over a 30 or 31 day month, 00:25:21.389 --> 00:25:24.730 I may be gone for a few 48 hour periods. 00:25:24.730 --> 00:25:27.369 The rest of the time, I live right on the airport boundary 00:25:27.369 --> 00:25:29.650 near the South Airport entrance road. 00:25:29.650 --> 00:25:31.849 I can be on the property in literally about three minutes 00:25:31.849 --> 00:25:34.170 from leaving my garage to respond to anything 00:25:34.170 --> 00:25:35.869 that may need attention out there. 00:25:37.230 --> 00:25:40.110 During the few short periods I may be away, 00:25:40.110 --> 00:25:41.670 trained employees would be able to respond 00:25:41.670 --> 00:25:44.089 to anything until I return. 00:25:44.089 --> 00:25:47.389 In this world of connectivity, I think the issue is minor. 00:25:48.289 --> 00:25:50.389 In summary, what I would strive to bring to this position 00:25:50.389 --> 00:25:52.250 is professionalism and the knowledge gained 00:25:52.250 --> 00:25:55.130 in 35 years of experience in general aviation environment, 00:25:55.130 --> 00:25:57.470 both as an operator and instructor. 00:25:57.470 --> 00:25:59.430 I'm currently providing most of the flight instruction 00:25:59.430 --> 00:26:00.269 at the airport for pilots seeking. 00:26:00.269 --> 00:26:21.480 Good evening and thank you for this opportunity. My name is Joe Green. I'm a pilot. I've had 00:26:21.480 --> 00:26:27.839 two planes, both of which I hangered out at Alberta's airport, currently in between planes, 00:26:27.839 --> 00:26:36.440 hopefully another tenant. I'm a member of EAA and AOPA and very active at the airport. 00:26:36.440 --> 00:26:39.599 a little bit about me, just so that you know where I'm coming from. 00:26:39.599 --> 00:26:46.240 I'm a former employee of Honeywell, Tentaco, International Harvester Company, Case IH. 00:26:46.240 --> 00:26:48.039 I'm a private business owner. 00:26:48.039 --> 00:26:50.059 I retired eight years ago. 00:26:50.059 --> 00:26:53.539 Since then, I've started two new businesses. 00:26:53.539 --> 00:26:58.799 As far as civic duties, I was chairman of the board of the local credit union here, 00:26:58.799 --> 00:27:03.720 president of the church council, president of Lena Community Park District, former city 00:27:03.720 --> 00:27:10.720 Council in a town in Iowa and also currently a township trustee. 00:27:10.720 --> 00:27:15.440 I tell you this so that you understand that I've been on both sides of this, the business 00:27:15.440 --> 00:27:18.400 side and where you're all sitting. 00:27:18.400 --> 00:27:23.079 When I was sitting in your chairs, I wanted as much information as I possibly could find 00:27:23.079 --> 00:27:27.200 to make the tough decisions and this may not appear to be a tough decision to you but it's 00:27:27.200 --> 00:27:32.000 a tough decision to us and that's why we're here tonight. 00:27:32.000 --> 00:27:37.360 When you go out to the airport, one of the things you may see is a nice airport, planes 00:27:37.360 --> 00:27:41.519 coming in and out, nice serene setting. 00:27:41.519 --> 00:27:43.279 What you don't see is what's going on underneath. 00:27:43.279 --> 00:27:45.000 It's just like a duck in a pond. 00:27:45.000 --> 00:27:49.599 The duck looks nice and mellow, but underneath there's a lot of peddling going on, and ANG's 00:27:49.599 --> 00:27:54.079 been doing all that peddling. 00:27:54.079 --> 00:27:59.160 To do this off the side of your desk is simply, to me, not possible. 00:27:59.160 --> 00:28:02.440 you can't deal with the FAA off the side of your desk. 00:28:02.440 --> 00:28:05.200 You can't deal with the NTSB off the side of your desk. 00:28:05.200 --> 00:28:07.400 You can't deal with Homeland Security 00:28:07.400 --> 00:28:08.599 off the side of your desk. 00:28:08.599 --> 00:28:10.720 You better believe that one. 00:28:10.720 --> 00:28:13.920 FAA training, Angie can post their own notums. 00:28:13.920 --> 00:28:15.279 Many of the airports around here 00:28:15.279 --> 00:28:17.880 have to go through the FAA to post their notums. 00:28:17.880 --> 00:28:19.619 That's notice to airmen. 00:28:19.619 --> 00:28:23.980 Angie is authorized to do it for Freeport Airport. 00:28:23.980 --> 00:28:27.559 She has to deal with federal officials for security. 00:28:27.559 --> 00:28:30.720 She has to deal with municipal, local, regional, 00:28:30.720 --> 00:28:34.440 and national engineers to get the projects done 00:28:34.440 --> 00:28:35.279 that are out there. 00:28:35.279 --> 00:28:36.200 All of this is coordinated. 00:28:36.200 --> 00:28:39.799 This is the duck feet under the water, just going like hell. 00:28:41.159 --> 00:28:43.240 Also interfacing with the city council, you know, 00:28:43.240 --> 00:28:45.880 the finance clerk, city manager, street department, 00:28:45.880 --> 00:28:49.000 all of those areas she has to interface with. 00:28:49.000 --> 00:28:51.039 Not only that, that's the grounds, 00:28:51.039 --> 00:28:53.119 but she also has to deal with the customers. 00:28:53.119 --> 00:28:55.799 Corporate, we have a lot of corporate people 00:28:55.799 --> 00:28:59.579 actually come here instead of landing at Rockford because it's much more 00:28:59.579 --> 00:29:05.079 accommodating, much more feasible, and much easier to get in and out. 00:29:05.079 --> 00:29:10.519 Fueling systems, brand new fueling system out there, and you push for that. 00:29:10.519 --> 00:29:15.119 There are many other things that I have not been able to do the time constraints 00:29:15.119 --> 00:29:19.960 cover, but there is a myriad of things that happen out there and I urge you to 00:29:19.960 --> 00:29:22.639 to ask what those are. 00:29:22.639 --> 00:29:25.360 Thank you. 00:29:25.360 --> 00:29:37.519 Next is Larry Lyons. 00:29:37.519 --> 00:29:39.200 Thank you, Consul, for listening to me. 00:29:39.200 --> 00:29:40.320 My name is Larry Lyons. 00:29:40.320 --> 00:29:42.840 I am a hangar tenant out there. 00:29:42.840 --> 00:29:48.200 And a question I had is, what is the need or where is the drive for this change? 00:29:48.200 --> 00:29:52.400 What has gone wrong that seems that you have to change it when we have an airport that's 00:29:52.400 --> 00:29:55.960 running very, very well and the tenants almost to... 00:29:55.960 --> 00:29:58.079 Bell, and the tenants, almost to a man, are very happy with what we have. 00:29:58.079 --> 00:30:00.400 I have not heard any complaints from anybody. 00:30:00.400 --> 00:30:03.000 I wonder if you have. 00:30:03.000 --> 00:30:07.480 As you can see by looking at the number of people seated, the potential to lose what we 00:30:07.480 --> 00:30:10.599 currently have has raised many concerns. 00:30:10.599 --> 00:30:15.200 Second Gen is the only proposal received that includes someone with experience in airport 00:30:15.200 --> 00:30:16.200 management. 00:30:16.200 --> 00:30:20.119 The RFQ asked the manager to be a pilot. 00:30:20.119 --> 00:30:21.559 Why? 00:30:21.559 --> 00:30:25.799 Even though Angie is a pilot, that fact has absolutely nothing to do with the skills needed, 00:30:25.799 --> 00:30:28.039 as you've heard iterated earlier. 00:30:28.039 --> 00:30:31.920 You need someone who has experience dealing with the state and federal government, the 00:30:31.920 --> 00:30:38.539 FAA, grant applications, grant writers, EMS, etc. 00:30:38.539 --> 00:30:41.000 The airport current looks better than it has in years. 00:30:41.000 --> 00:30:44.099 Angie has addressed every concern brought to her attention with except the things she 00:30:44.099 --> 00:30:48.819 has no control over, such as your antiquated weather system out there, that everybody has 00:30:48.819 --> 00:30:54.019 has access to, but half the time doesn't work, it's not fully operational right now 00:30:54.019 --> 00:30:58.660 because state of Illinois simply won't spend any money on it. 00:30:58.660 --> 00:31:03.420 Another area that Angie has been exempt from rain is maintaining the contacts needed for 00:31:03.420 --> 00:31:07.859 grant writing to acquire the money needed to keep this airport in an operating condition 00:31:07.859 --> 00:31:13.059 that is conducive to supporting the corporate aviation that is the lifeblood of this community. 00:31:13.059 --> 00:31:18.539 Think Titan Tire here, your local grocery stores, Pearl Valley Egg, and many more corporate 00:31:18.539 --> 00:31:21.539 and many other entities that utilize your airport routinely. 00:31:21.539 --> 00:31:24.539 That takes money, federal money. 00:31:24.539 --> 00:31:28.539 Not too long ago, 2nd Gen Aviation had a grant money available 00:31:28.539 --> 00:31:31.539 to upgrade to the new terminal building, 00:31:31.539 --> 00:31:35.539 which is the first thing outside companies see when they arrive in Freeport. 00:31:35.539 --> 00:31:39.539 All that was needed was signatures from this administration. 00:31:39.539 --> 00:31:42.539 Due to those signatures not happening in a timely fashion, 00:31:42.539 --> 00:31:45.539 you lost that money and are still utilizing a terminal building 00:31:45.539 --> 00:31:49.539 and 00:31:49.539 --> 00:31:52.539 Mr. 00:31:52.539 --> 00:31:55.539 Parker. 00:31:55.539 --> 00:32:08.069 It's time to look forward and start moving Freeport in the 21st century and maybe slow the loss of businesses that Freeport is experiencing for several years now. Thank you. 00:32:08.069 --> 00:32:16.039 Next is Timothy Mickle. 00:32:16.039 --> 00:32:20.039 My name is Timothy Mickle. 00:32:20.039 --> 00:32:30.380 and Mr. Parker and Mr. Klemm have seen me before when things didn't go well at the airport. 00:32:30.380 --> 00:32:38.079 I'm here to support Second Gen Aviation and Angie Jansen. She's done a good job. You've 00:32:38.079 --> 00:32:43.799 heard it. I don't know if we have to repeat it all. I'm going to briefly remind you. It's 00:32:43.799 --> 00:32:52.440 a complicated job. There's a lot of technicalities to it. You've heard it. There's a lot of equipment. 00:32:52.440 --> 00:32:58.480 The equipment has to work for safety. 00:32:58.480 --> 00:33:02.559 What's one dead person going to cost you? 00:33:02.559 --> 00:33:10.799 That's the instrument landing system, the runway lights, the rotating beacon that is 00:33:10.799 --> 00:33:24.599 currently having some problems, the snowplows, the mowers, the hanger doors, the fuel pumps, 00:33:24.599 --> 00:33:30.139 and there has to be toilet paper in the bathroom. 00:33:30.139 --> 00:33:31.480 It's kind of funny, isn't it? 00:33:31.480 --> 00:33:32.779 Somebody's got to do that. 00:33:33.819 --> 00:33:36.759 You've heard talk about federal and state grants. 00:33:36.759 --> 00:33:38.539 It's true, you got to know what you're doing. 00:33:38.539 --> 00:33:41.759 You got to fill the paperwork out. 00:33:41.759 --> 00:33:44.259 It's got to be correct and it's got to be on time. 00:33:45.160 --> 00:33:49.220 So I asked the question also, what's the problem? 00:33:49.220 --> 00:33:51.099 What are we trying to fix? 00:33:51.099 --> 00:33:52.500 What are we trying to solve? 00:33:53.360 --> 00:33:56.019 I haven't heard any complaints tonight. 00:33:56.019 --> 00:33:57.539 or maybe you folks have. 00:33:58.579 --> 00:34:02.019 I will guarantee you this, ladies and gentlemen, 00:34:02.019 --> 00:34:07.019 if you get it wrong, you're gonna get complaints and worse. 00:34:07.380 --> 00:34:09.780 The last time we went through this rodeo, 00:34:10.739 --> 00:34:14.179 the city lost one third of its tenants, 00:34:14.179 --> 00:34:17.980 that's money, that's revenue to the city, 00:34:18.940 --> 00:34:22.619 and it took a long time to build that back up 00:34:22.619 --> 00:34:25.079 and improve the reputation of our airport. 00:34:26.019 --> 00:34:33.590 The aviation community is a tight-knit community. Word gets around. Finally, 00:34:35.590 --> 00:34:42.389 I'm disappointed in all of you. There's a lot of people that came here tonight to inform you. 00:34:44.550 --> 00:34:54.260 You should have suspended the rules and listened to everyone. That's democracy. This isn't silly. 00:34:54.260 --> 00:35:02.139 McEvoy. This is important. You need to hear from us, and you need to hear from me, Timothy 00:35:02.139 --> 00:35:10.739 Mickle, 815-990-7527. Thank you. 00:35:10.739 --> 00:35:20.989 And then last is Louise Iles. 00:35:20.989 --> 00:35:30.949 For the record, I do not know Angie or Jeff. I'm talking about your procurement procedure 00:35:30.949 --> 00:35:31.949 and so on. 00:35:31.949 --> 00:35:32.949 So that's your standard. 00:35:32.949 --> 00:35:38.670 And if you do not approve this bid, you're going to be a violation of those standards. 00:35:38.670 --> 00:35:44.230 Because I know Darren talked about that at the 421 meeting when you had a disagreement. 00:35:44.230 --> 00:35:48.989 The only reason why you could not accept a low bid or would not be approved to come to 00:35:48.989 --> 00:35:56.489 council would be for litigation with the city or bad track record. 00:35:56.489 --> 00:35:59.389 The low bid does not have those. 00:35:59.389 --> 00:36:08.909 and some of the things that Stacy talked about I believe are irrelevant because she talked 00:36:08.909 --> 00:36:20.269 about the airport being, okay, if you read the agreement, the airport can hire their 00:36:20.269 --> 00:36:22.550 own employees. 00:36:22.550 --> 00:36:32.670 If you look at the rules and regulation of the airport, this was 1-12, January 12, 2012. 00:36:32.670 --> 00:36:41.730 It states, I'm not going to read it all, the manager has the right for a designee or an 00:36:41.730 --> 00:36:47.269 alternate he can assign if he is not present. 00:36:47.269 --> 00:36:53.529 And if you look at the minutes from your council meeting, May 1st of 2024, she stated we've 00:36:53.529 --> 00:36:58.449 We've never had a designee or an alternate for the airport. 00:36:58.449 --> 00:37:03.130 Darren stated the fixed base operator, Angie Jensen, 00:37:03.130 --> 00:37:04.889 has a staff of three employees. 00:37:04.889 --> 00:37:07.889 So she has a designee or employee. 00:37:07.889 --> 00:37:09.250 So that's yours. 00:37:09.250 --> 00:37:13.369 And Mr. Saunders, you had no relevant. 00:37:13.369 --> 00:37:14.970 I had the right to talk about us. 00:37:14.970 --> 00:37:16.170 Yes, she does. 00:37:16.170 --> 00:37:17.210 She's not swearing. 00:37:17.210 --> 00:37:20.010 You put it on the minute. 00:37:20.010 --> 00:37:23.369 Mr. Saunders, you had no valid reason 00:37:23.369 --> 00:37:25.849 to vote no for this contract. 00:37:25.849 --> 00:37:30.849 I mean, trying to micromanage the manager, 00:37:31.529 --> 00:37:32.489 that was irrelevant. 00:37:32.489 --> 00:37:37.250 So you are leading this council open for a lawsuit 00:37:37.250 --> 00:37:41.489 if you do not follow your own procurement standards. 00:37:42.630 --> 00:37:45.690 You gotta get it right, you gotta get it right. 00:37:45.690 --> 00:37:50.929 Better know what you're talking about. 00:37:50.929 --> 00:37:57.809 That concludes public comment. You need to stop talking, Mr. Sanders. That's inappropriate. 00:37:58.849 --> 00:38:04.690 Item number three is the adoption of resolution 2025-117. Madam Clerk, could you please read this? 00:38:05.570 --> 00:38:10.050 Resolution approving an airport management agreement with Freeport Aviation, 00:38:10.050 --> 00:38:13.650 LLC for Albertus Airport. Thank you. Manager Boyer? 00:38:13.650 --> 00:38:18.529 Thank you, your honor. On October 11, 2025, the city issued an RFQ 00:38:18.529 --> 00:38:23.409 for a fixed-based operator airport manager at Albertus Airport. 00:38:23.409 --> 00:38:26.650 Four prospective applicants attended the initial meetings. 00:38:26.650 --> 00:38:28.809 Three submitted on-time applications 00:38:28.809 --> 00:38:31.570 by September 2, 2025. 00:38:31.570 --> 00:38:35.889 Submissions were opened and reviewed on September 4, 2025 00:38:35.889 --> 00:38:38.889 by the Airport Operator Review Committee 00:38:38.889 --> 00:38:42.690 that consisted of the mayor, Alderperson Joy Sellers, 00:38:42.690 --> 00:38:47.889 Darren Stiegel, Fehr Graham, and also city manager 00:38:47.889 --> 00:38:52.369 and the attorney and city clerk were also in attendance. 00:38:52.369 --> 00:38:54.570 The lowest responsible quote was submitted 00:38:54.570 --> 00:38:57.610 by Mr. Jeff Modica of Freeport, Illinois 00:38:57.610 --> 00:39:01.849 at $157,500 per year. 00:39:01.849 --> 00:39:06.170 At the regular meeting on Monday, September 15th, 2025, 00:39:06.170 --> 00:39:09.050 council voted down the committee's recommendation 00:39:09.050 --> 00:39:10.970 to award it to Mr. Modica. 00:39:10.970 --> 00:39:15.010 The current operator's contract expires October 1st, 2025. 00:39:15.010 --> 00:39:16.170 Without council action, 00:39:16.170 --> 00:39:21.170 Albers Airport be without an operator on October 1st, creating a material risk of operational 00:39:21.170 --> 00:39:26.970 suspension or closure, disruption to tenants, and interruption of aeronautical services. 00:39:26.970 --> 00:39:31.250 An extension of the current agreement is not advisable because the city has already completed 00:39:31.250 --> 00:39:37.409 the competitive RFQ process and received three qualified quotes, simply ignoring the other 00:39:37.409 --> 00:39:42.449 bids undermines the integrity of our competitive procurement process. 00:39:42.449 --> 00:39:47.809 So awarding the lowest responsible respondent Mr. Modica aligns with the committee's recommendation 00:39:47.809 --> 00:39:52.329 ensures continuity of operations and minimizes cost to the city. 00:39:52.329 --> 00:39:53.929 To avoid lapses in management and 00:39:53.929 --> 00:40:07.000 To avoid lapses in management, ensure a safe, compliant transition before October 1st. City Council should approve an award. Mr. Monica, the authorized execution of the operator agreement in the form attached to the RFQ. 00:40:07.000 --> 00:40:16.000 The annual cost is $157,500 per the lowest responsible quote as budgeted in the airport operations budget. 00:40:16.000 --> 00:40:21.880 Staff recommends approval of the committee's recommendation to the award of the 00:40:21.880 --> 00:40:26.000 Alberta Airport Operator Management Contract to Mr. Jeff Modica and 00:40:26.000 --> 00:40:30.139 authorized city manager to execute the agreement and substantially the form 00:40:30.139 --> 00:40:35.719 included in the RFQ effective October 1st. And as a strategic plan alliance, 00:40:35.719 --> 00:40:40.119 this ensures the Freeport's transportation systems are prepared for 00:40:40.119 --> 00:40:44.239 future challenges by maintaining continuous airport operations that 00:40:44.239 --> 00:40:49.420 that support local business and regional connectivity. 00:40:49.420 --> 00:40:50.820 Is there a motion to adopt? 00:40:51.739 --> 00:40:52.699 So moved. 00:40:52.699 --> 00:40:53.820 Second. 00:40:53.820 --> 00:40:55.780 The motion made by Alderman Klemm, 00:40:55.780 --> 00:40:57.940 seconded by Alderman Sellers. 00:40:57.940 --> 00:41:03.079 Discussion on the resolution. 00:41:03.079 --> 00:41:04.239 Yes. 00:41:04.239 --> 00:41:05.380 Alderman Stacy. 00:41:08.050 --> 00:41:14.739 I wanna know how was all this information leaked 00:41:15.500 --> 00:41:20.500 that pertained to who all bidded on this position, 00:41:20.500 --> 00:41:24.000 and how much their bid was. 00:41:24.000 --> 00:41:27.059 When did this go out to all the council members? 00:41:28.059 --> 00:41:31.099 And how did some get it and some did not? 00:41:31.099 --> 00:41:35.400 And why was it used in a whole ward 00:41:35.400 --> 00:41:40.400 and discriminated and put even at the neighborhood watch 00:41:41.980 --> 00:41:45.039 who was giving what, who was doing what? 00:41:46.300 --> 00:41:49.519 Why was all this information given out? 00:41:50.500 --> 00:41:56.500 Are you telling me it was public information for everyone to see? 00:41:56.500 --> 00:42:12.099 At the regular meeting, September 15, 2025, council was appraised and was made aware of all of the submittals and who won after the committee had a chance to review it. 00:42:12.099 --> 00:42:21.050 They were made aware of every price that everybody had quoted? 00:42:21.050 --> 00:42:23.050 No. 00:42:23.050 --> 00:42:24.050 What their bid was? 00:42:24.050 --> 00:42:25.610 No, they were not. 00:42:25.610 --> 00:42:31.079 So how was that information exposed then? 00:42:31.079 --> 00:42:33.039 How was that information given out? 00:42:33.039 --> 00:42:36.039 You were working off of the recommendation of the committee. 00:42:36.039 --> 00:42:39.320 Also, certain council members have full access 00:42:39.320 --> 00:42:40.920 to the information if they're interested. 00:42:40.920 --> 00:42:44.360 Why do certain council members have full access? 00:42:44.360 --> 00:42:46.280 Why don't all council members? 00:42:46.280 --> 00:42:47.480 All council members have access. 00:42:47.480 --> 00:42:48.000 No. 00:42:48.000 --> 00:42:48.559 Yes, they do. 00:42:48.559 --> 00:42:49.400 No, sir. 00:42:49.400 --> 00:42:51.079 OK, let's stop the back and forth. 00:42:51.079 --> 00:42:54.239 If you have a question. 00:42:54.239 --> 00:42:59.679 and again that's a simple make a phone call ask your questions come in to and 00:42:59.679 --> 00:43:04.679 meet ask your questions mayor it's true I don't want to hear that I don't want to 00:43:04.679 --> 00:43:09.280 hear come in and meet I can come in and meet if I sit down with you and Rob 00:43:09.280 --> 00:43:14.559 together for me and another council person to come and meet with Rob you 00:43:14.559 --> 00:43:20.000 all block that from happening and I used to meet shame the devil and tell the 00:43:20.000 --> 00:43:26.440 Tell the truth, I used to meet Alderman Simmons and I have came in many a times and in the 00:43:26.440 --> 00:43:33.699 beginning Alderman Sellers and I came in and we met with you Rob Boyer and then that was 00:43:33.699 --> 00:43:35.659 taken away. 00:43:35.659 --> 00:43:44.280 I have to sit down with you and the mayor if I want to have a meeting so I don't have 00:43:44.280 --> 00:43:45.280 meetings. 00:43:45.280 --> 00:43:46.280 Huffines. 00:43:46.280 --> 00:43:47.920 Alderman Sellers. 00:43:47.920 --> 00:43:49.480 Tell the truth. 00:43:49.480 --> 00:44:01.679 I think that Alderman, I think that Alderman, Alderwoman Johnson went in after the, the 00:44:01.679 --> 00:44:04.599 proposed agenda was on the 15th. 00:44:04.599 --> 00:44:07.519 That's when she had her meeting after, after that. 00:44:07.519 --> 00:44:08.519 Why are you guessing? 00:44:08.519 --> 00:44:09.519 Let her, let her speak. 00:44:09.519 --> 00:44:10.519 Alderman. 00:44:10.519 --> 00:44:11.519 Why are you guessing for her? 00:44:11.519 --> 00:44:12.519 Because that's what I want to do. 00:44:12.519 --> 00:44:13.519 Johnson. 00:44:13.519 --> 00:44:16.900 She went in after the meeting. 00:44:16.900 --> 00:44:21.159 She went in and she had a meeting to get things done. 00:44:21.159 --> 00:44:23.079 Common sense. 00:44:23.079 --> 00:44:25.559 She went in and she had a meeting. 00:44:25.559 --> 00:44:26.559 Go ahead, Linda. 00:44:26.559 --> 00:44:29.119 Alderman Johnson, would you like to speak? 00:44:29.119 --> 00:44:34.480 Anytime there's anything on the agenda, I ask tons of questions to everyone. 00:44:34.480 --> 00:44:39.260 And I said, I want to read all the applications, what they say. 00:44:39.260 --> 00:44:45.539 So I came in and I sat down at a desk and read all the applications of all three people 00:44:45.539 --> 00:44:47.179 to see what they said. 00:44:47.179 --> 00:44:50.860 So that's where the information came from, came from all three applicants because I asked 00:44:50.860 --> 00:44:52.340 questions about it. 00:44:52.340 --> 00:44:56.300 I wanted to know what they were running, how much they were wanting, what they were going 00:44:56.300 --> 00:44:58.220 to do, and that sort of thing. 00:44:58.220 --> 00:45:00.860 So that's where the information came from. 00:45:00.860 --> 00:45:04.300 Anybody could have done that, you could have done that, any of us, any of you could have 00:45:04.300 --> 00:45:05.300 done that. 00:45:05.300 --> 00:45:08.699 If you wanted to go and read them, all you had to do was ask, say I want to see them, 00:45:08.699 --> 00:45:10.900 I want to know what everyone is thinking. 00:45:10.900 --> 00:45:12.860 So that's where it came from. 00:45:12.860 --> 00:45:13.779 Alderman Sanders. 00:45:14.779 --> 00:45:17.139 I'm glad you spoke on that. 00:45:18.260 --> 00:45:23.260 Council is the legislative body within the city of Freeport. 00:45:24.460 --> 00:45:27.539 We designate and call meetings. 00:45:27.539 --> 00:45:29.980 This is not an executive meeting. 00:45:29.980 --> 00:45:32.940 This is just a regular council meeting, 00:45:32.940 --> 00:45:37.220 which we are discussing something that took place 00:45:37.220 --> 00:45:40.659 in someone's office, private office, council, 00:45:40.659 --> 00:45:42.539 well wherever it took place, 00:45:42.539 --> 00:45:45.619 the information came down, was trickled down, 00:45:45.619 --> 00:45:49.739 and council was not notified that this operation 00:45:49.739 --> 00:45:52.460 or this committee was even formed, 00:45:52.460 --> 00:45:54.920 was even brought into existence. 00:45:54.920 --> 00:45:59.059 Yeah, it was nothing of a notification or report 00:45:59.059 --> 00:46:03.179 of any of this that we're entertaining right now 00:46:03.179 --> 00:46:05.340 is totally invalid. 00:46:05.340 --> 00:46:12.059 just to even call for a committee to make a judgment call or to make a determination which 00:46:12.059 --> 00:46:17.539 direction that the Albertus Airport is going. 00:46:17.539 --> 00:46:27.860 If we wanted to amend, extension, forbid any applicants from even participating, we have 00:46:27.860 --> 00:46:34.940 the right as council, let's get it right now, council has the right to entertain all bids 00:46:34.940 --> 00:46:35.940 and so forth. 00:46:35.940 --> 00:46:41.539 It's all reports, notifications and whatever that's going on. 00:46:41.539 --> 00:46:48.980 And so my thing is this total meeting that we actually have in right now is totally invalid. 00:46:48.980 --> 00:46:55.460 We're not supposed to even be here talking about this particular item without having 00:46:55.460 --> 00:46:58.300 all of the ducks in the row. 00:46:58.300 --> 00:46:59.300 Huffines. 00:46:59.300 --> 00:47:23.340 We have to do our own research and investigation to determine whether they are vetted and qualified 00:47:23.340 --> 00:47:28.220 to operate and manage some facility of an airport. 00:47:28.220 --> 00:47:50.860 The current person that is there could have had an amendment extension applied to that until council was able to weigh in on the whole magnitude, find out what was the reason for the applicants being pursued or whatever, the biddings or whatever. 00:47:50.860 --> 00:47:55.860 but we did not offer anything to the current resident 00:47:57.460 --> 00:47:58.380 out there at the airport. 00:47:58.380 --> 00:48:00.860 We could have amended it, extended it 00:48:00.860 --> 00:48:05.340 and took council come into the understanding 00:48:05.340 --> 00:48:07.779 why are we making a change? 00:48:07.779 --> 00:48:11.179 What caused this effect to happen? 00:48:11.179 --> 00:48:15.579 We have not been privy to that information yet. 00:48:15.579 --> 00:48:17.860 We still don't know what's the complaints are. 00:48:17.860 --> 00:48:25.659 I just heard comments that we have not understood the complaints. 00:48:25.659 --> 00:48:27.099 What are we doing here? 00:48:27.099 --> 00:48:34.579 The incompetency is just spreading like wildfire and we're still sitting here like dummies 00:48:34.579 --> 00:48:40.059 on a log pretending like we know what's really going on out there at that place and we're 00:48:40.059 --> 00:48:45.860 ready to fire somebody or terminate somebody's position without any just cause. 00:48:45.860 --> 00:48:53.179 We've got to find just cause and competency and integrity with inside of this council. 00:48:53.179 --> 00:49:01.179 I can't believe that we are entertaining this notion to terminate this position. 00:49:01.179 --> 00:49:05.260 I can't believe we're sitting here doing this and without thinking about it. 00:49:05.260 --> 00:49:08.659 We have to, we have not come together. 00:49:08.659 --> 00:49:13.739 What we're doing right now as a council, this is what I was egging for, for months in the 00:49:13.739 --> 00:49:15.500 and a couple of years I've been here. 00:49:15.500 --> 00:49:17.880 That council needs to get together 00:49:17.880 --> 00:49:19.720 and have these one discussions. 00:49:19.720 --> 00:49:22.559 And I don't like the fact we're gonna change that too. 00:49:22.559 --> 00:49:26.779 We need to change how the mayor is asserting herself 00:49:26.779 --> 00:49:27.619 in council's business. 00:49:27.619 --> 00:49:28.460 Your time has expired. 00:49:28.460 --> 00:49:34.860 That's another thing. 00:49:34.860 --> 00:49:36.159 Is there anyone else? 00:49:36.159 --> 00:49:37.900 I have a question. 00:49:37.900 --> 00:49:42.860 The leases for the hangers and the rental 00:49:42.860 --> 00:49:44.699 on the land that's out there, 00:49:44.699 --> 00:49:49.699 has that typically been assigned to the airport manager 00:49:51.619 --> 00:49:52.460 over the last few weeks? 00:49:52.460 --> 00:49:53.400 We have a question about the airport manager over the last four years. 00:49:53.400 --> 00:49:59.239 Are they the ones that were really supposed to keep track of those records and make sure 00:49:59.239 --> 00:50:03.639 that the fees were paid and all of that sort of thing? 00:50:03.639 --> 00:50:04.639 That's one question. 00:50:04.639 --> 00:50:12.280 My second question is in an airport, are they typically supposed to keep track of the planes 00:50:12.280 --> 00:50:13.760 that come in and land there? 00:50:13.760 --> 00:50:19.719 Is there any law, rule or whatever that says that we should keep track of the number of 00:50:19.719 --> 00:50:20.719 Boyer. 00:50:20.719 --> 00:50:25.159 Any other questions that are coming in every day or those are two questions I have. 00:50:25.159 --> 00:50:26.159 Manager Boyer? 00:50:26.159 --> 00:50:27.159 Yes. 00:50:27.159 --> 00:50:31.280 Just to answer that as a general rule, so I've been overseeing this for two years in 00:50:31.280 --> 00:50:32.559 the last two years. 00:50:32.559 --> 00:50:38.360 I think we've had one airport report on the number of flights coming and going, but I 00:50:38.360 --> 00:50:42.199 think there were some privacy concerns with that and I'll have to work that out with whoever 00:50:42.199 --> 00:50:45.639 is the future operator moving forward. 00:50:45.639 --> 00:50:52.320 As far as the leases, I would have to go back and look at the old contract. I can't for 00:50:52.320 --> 00:50:58.679 sure say whose responsibility, however, I believe it is the airport operator. However, 00:50:58.679 --> 00:51:01.760 I will need to verify that. 00:51:01.760 --> 00:51:04.820 Any other discussion? Manager Boyer? 00:51:04.820 --> 00:51:08.469 It will be in the next contract. 00:51:08.469 --> 00:51:10.110 Alderman Sanders? 00:51:10.110 --> 00:51:27.789 Yeah, I'd like to extend an apology to the public for the acknowledgement of the lack 00:51:27.789 --> 00:51:34.210 of duty and responsibility and the accountability of council as a whole. 00:51:34.210 --> 00:51:43.250 We're not all privy to certain information that exposes or report or review of matters 00:51:43.250 --> 00:51:45.170 that came to us. 00:51:45.170 --> 00:51:48.170 We have not had an opportunity to sit and weigh in on this. 00:51:48.170 --> 00:51:52.489 So my recommendation is for an amendment for an extension. 00:51:52.489 --> 00:51:56.250 We should be able to do that with council. 00:51:56.250 --> 00:51:59.610 It only takes us to agree upon that. 00:51:59.610 --> 00:52:06.849 I think we should move on that as a whole to re-evaluate how we came to this position 00:52:06.849 --> 00:52:13.170 because that is not what we're doing here and I think we should all admonish ourselves, 00:52:13.170 --> 00:52:19.730 hit our own self upside the head and ask to say, what am I thinking? 00:52:19.730 --> 00:52:26.650 So my thing is we should go back and review how we got here and who made these resolutions 00:52:26.650 --> 00:52:31.650 to not who made the resolution to terminate that position 00:52:31.750 --> 00:52:34.349 without consulting with council, 00:52:34.349 --> 00:52:39.349 and not only that given the current management opportunity 00:52:41.369 --> 00:52:43.769 to seek for an extension. 00:52:43.769 --> 00:52:48.690 I don't know why we're entertaining this whole business. 00:52:48.690 --> 00:52:50.050 I'm listening to the comments 00:52:50.050 --> 00:52:52.530 from the constituents out there. 00:52:52.530 --> 00:52:55.889 They're saying what a magnificent job 00:52:55.889 --> 00:52:57.929 that is taking place out there. 00:52:57.929 --> 00:53:01.650 But yet, there's some of us still sitting here 00:53:01.650 --> 00:53:06.650 salivating about voting one way or the other. 00:53:07.250 --> 00:53:11.289 The thing about it is we should be talking about things 00:53:11.289 --> 00:53:15.289 that enhances the airport with the current management 00:53:16.949 --> 00:53:20.050 to see if there's any complaints or any falters 00:53:20.050 --> 00:53:22.610 or any problems out there that raise this thing 00:53:22.610 --> 00:53:23.889 to this particular level. 00:53:23.889 --> 00:53:28.889 and I don't like the fact that council was overlooked 00:53:29.150 --> 00:53:31.730 from chiming in or getting in part. 00:53:31.730 --> 00:53:34.250 I see people's names that are part of a committee 00:53:34.250 --> 00:53:37.250 that is formed that I don't even know how it got there. 00:53:37.250 --> 00:53:41.130 So my question is, how did it get there? 00:53:41.130 --> 00:53:42.690 That's the thing that I like to know. 00:53:42.690 --> 00:53:44.969 Who's running this operation? 00:53:44.969 --> 00:53:47.369 Are we playing games up here? 00:53:47.369 --> 00:53:48.510 What are we doing? 00:53:48.510 --> 00:53:50.530 Are we trying to solve problems, 00:53:50.530 --> 00:53:53.489 have resolution to solve a problem? 00:53:53.489 --> 00:53:56.190 are we trying to create a way to make sure 00:53:56.190 --> 00:54:00.010 that certain people are not affected by all of this? 00:54:00.010 --> 00:54:02.489 Well, we got a whole assembly in here 00:54:02.489 --> 00:54:07.050 is affected by what's going on out at the airport. 00:54:07.050 --> 00:54:08.570 And we're sitting here numbing, 00:54:08.570 --> 00:54:11.130 I don't hear us arguing about anything 00:54:11.130 --> 00:54:14.090 or talking to one another as council. 00:54:14.090 --> 00:54:18.489 Council should be able to huddle together in this chamber 00:54:18.489 --> 00:54:21.809 and talk about the matters that is taking place 00:54:21.809 --> 00:54:25.289 on any ordinance or resolution or any adoptions. 00:54:25.289 --> 00:54:28.210 So I yield my opinion. 00:54:28.210 --> 00:54:29.889 Alderman Sellers. 00:54:29.889 --> 00:54:34.889 I think the whole thing about this was nobody is terminating 00:54:36.970 --> 00:54:41.970 anyone, the contract was up and it was opened up 00:54:42.010 --> 00:54:45.110 for people to put in, I'm not- 00:54:45.110 --> 00:54:45.949 You didn't hear me. 00:54:45.949 --> 00:54:46.769 Don't interrupt, please. 00:54:46.769 --> 00:54:47.610 I'm not trying to hear you. 00:54:47.610 --> 00:54:48.429 Yeah, I know. 00:54:48.429 --> 00:54:50.529 Right, that is your problem. 00:54:50.529 --> 00:54:52.929 but anyway, let's get back to business. 00:54:54.130 --> 00:54:58.210 Nobody was terminating, the contract was up 00:54:58.210 --> 00:55:00.849 and people put in their applications. 00:55:00.849 --> 00:55:04.329 I was asked to be a part of looking at the applications 00:55:04.329 --> 00:55:06.889 and I came and I looked over the applications. 00:55:06.889 --> 00:55:09.250 I don't have anything against anyone 00:55:09.250 --> 00:55:10.849 that's out there running the airport. 00:55:10.849 --> 00:55:13.929 I looked at the information that was brought in front of me. 00:55:13.929 --> 00:55:18.929 I looked at it, I read it, I got my answers that I needed 00:55:18.929 --> 00:55:19.929 Miller. 00:55:19.929 --> 00:55:25.529 And from the very first time when we first started talking about the airport, way back 00:55:25.529 --> 00:55:31.010 when I first got voted in, you guys didn't even want the airport to keep being existed. 00:55:31.010 --> 00:55:33.809 You wanted us to shut it down, but we couldn't. 00:55:33.809 --> 00:55:40.050 So now that we never heard any of these great things that all these people said, and I believe 00:55:40.050 --> 00:55:43.409 everything you said, but we never heard any of these things. 00:55:43.409 --> 00:55:44.610 We never got any of this. 00:55:44.610 --> 00:55:45.610 I never got... 00:55:45.610 --> 00:55:46.610 You didn't either. 00:55:46.610 --> 00:55:48.869 Anyway, you just said it. 00:55:49.750 --> 00:55:52.230 We didn't get any of this information. 00:55:52.230 --> 00:55:57.230 We didn't, even in her application, none of this stuff came. 00:55:58.590 --> 00:56:03.590 I am not gonna sit here and down anybody on the floor 00:56:03.690 --> 00:56:05.710 on what I know. 00:56:05.710 --> 00:56:07.610 So that's what I'm not gonna do. 00:56:07.610 --> 00:56:09.130 I'm not gonna down anybody, 00:56:09.130 --> 00:56:10.970 because that's not my character. 00:56:10.970 --> 00:56:14.289 But I just want you to know that what I vote for 00:56:14.289 --> 00:56:18.130 is because what I've got the information or what I know. 00:56:18.130 --> 00:56:19.409 So that's how I'm voting. 00:56:20.590 --> 00:56:23.869 Any other discussion? 00:56:23.869 --> 00:56:25.029 Alderman Stacey. 00:56:25.029 --> 00:56:25.869 Yes. 00:56:28.750 --> 00:56:32.510 Alderman Sellers asked the question that was not answered. 00:56:32.510 --> 00:56:34.349 So I hope it can be answered 00:56:36.070 --> 00:56:41.070 as far as how was this even chosen, this team chosen. 00:56:41.070 --> 00:56:53.829 and many of the people that spoke asked, where did she go wrong? What did she do wrong? What 00:56:53.829 --> 00:57:01.909 happened? You just stated that you, Rob Boyer, just stated that you've been the overseer 00:57:01.909 --> 00:57:07.789 of this airport for the last two years. And to tell you the truth, that's when the bull 00:57:07.789 --> 00:57:08.789 Stegall. 00:57:08.789 --> 00:57:16.789 You have done any and everything in your power to put that lady down. 00:57:16.789 --> 00:57:19.869 Not only you, you didn't operate alone. 00:57:19.869 --> 00:57:24.610 She didn't only get emails from you, did she Darren Stegall? 00:57:24.610 --> 00:57:29.570 You all railroaded her. 00:57:29.570 --> 00:57:37.110 She graduated high school, she gave her life to that airport, and it represents just that. 00:57:37.110 --> 00:58:08.550 and I want to say that shame on you. Shame on you. How was the committee put together? And how was this information allowed to be written down and leaked out? And why didn't all of the council get it? Why didn't we all have? I'm not talking about going in meeting with you. I'm talking about something that was sent to me that was passed 00:58:08.550 --> 00:58:12.630 out around the neighborhood that was passed out 00:58:12.630 --> 00:58:17.199 at the neighborhood watch. 00:58:17.199 --> 00:58:21.460 But we as a council wasn't even having access to that. 00:58:21.460 --> 00:58:24.800 So just because someone went in and had a meeting, 00:58:24.800 --> 00:58:26.699 what right did that give? 00:58:26.699 --> 00:58:28.539 Okay, I could just go take notes 00:58:28.539 --> 00:58:31.460 and share whatever I wanna share. 00:58:31.460 --> 00:58:32.860 Okay, thank you. 00:58:32.860 --> 00:58:34.260 Thank you, now I know. 00:58:35.260 --> 00:58:37.519 I would like answers to the questions. 00:58:37.519 --> 00:58:44.720 Darren Segal would you like to? Yeah. I was asking Rob. I'm gonna respond to your 00:58:44.720 --> 00:58:48.699 allegations because that's what they are. You have no idea what the 00:58:48.699 --> 00:58:53.320 communications with myself and Miss Jansen were. Public Works does the 00:58:53.320 --> 00:58:57.360 repairs on the equipment and the buildings out there and my communications 00:58:57.360 --> 00:59:01.400 have been limited to that so don't throw out accusations that you don't know 00:59:01.400 --> 00:59:05.720 about. That's insulting and it's disrespectful to all the work that I do 00:59:05.720 --> 00:59:35.720 for the city. I know what I read. I know what I read. Okay, let him finish speaking. He was done. Well, you don't have the floor. Well, if he's coming at me, I'm going to respond. You don't have the floor. The constant regard for professionalism here is ridiculous. Yes, it is. It is. We were asked on a committee to evaluate and we evaluated and we thought that it was a level playing field. 00:59:35.720 --> 00:59:43.720 and the committee chose the lowest bid. That is what the decision was, which is what we 00:59:43.720 --> 00:59:47.840 are responded to do as far as procurement rules are. 00:59:47.840 --> 00:59:49.960 This is what you wanted and this is what you planned. 00:59:49.960 --> 00:59:54.239 this is what you want and this is what you plan to do. Please stop. Alderman Johnson, you've already 00:59:54.239 --> 01:00:01.420 spoken twice. The council would have to allow you. Well, if there's no further discussion. 01:00:02.699 --> 01:00:20.349 Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers? Aye. Sanders? No. Shadle? Aye. Stacy? No. Parker? 01:00:20.349 --> 01:00:23.489 and 01:00:23.489 --> 01:00:25.489 Mr. Miller. 01:00:25.489 --> 01:00:27.489 This is tough. 01:00:27.489 --> 01:00:29.489 I'm going to say yes. 01:00:29.489 --> 01:00:33.699 Oh, my God. 01:00:33.699 --> 01:00:41.199 Simmons? 01:00:41.199 --> 01:00:46.920 Johnson? 01:00:46.920 --> 01:00:48.920 Where's the integrity? 01:00:48.920 --> 01:00:50.920 Klemm? 01:00:50.920 --> 01:00:52.920 Aye. 01:00:52.920 --> 01:00:54.920 5-3. 01:00:54.920 --> 01:00:56.920 It passes. 01:00:56.920 --> 01:00:58.920 The resolution passes. 01:00:58.920 --> 01:01:00.920 We will move on to item number 4, public comment. 01:01:00.920 --> 01:01:08.679 Yeah, this has got to change. We are some unlawful people right now. I can talk all I want, Mayor. 01:01:09.559 --> 01:01:14.039 No, you can't say anything to me. You can't say nothing to me. 01:01:14.039 --> 01:01:17.159 We have someone at the podium for public comment. Yes, sir. 01:01:18.920 --> 01:01:26.119 Right. I had written up something previously that I wasn't allowed to speak because of some 01:01:26.119 --> 01:01:27.119 and John. 01:01:27.119 --> 01:01:28.119 I'm sorry. 01:01:28.119 --> 01:01:29.119 There's some rule that you have here. 01:01:29.119 --> 01:01:36.559 But I think most of what I heard from the constituents was very positive for Angie. 01:01:36.559 --> 01:01:45.960 What I don't understand, Rob, Boyer, is where this committee or whatever it is, where did 01:01:45.960 --> 01:01:53.800 this come from to facilitate what you're doing here tonight? 01:01:53.800 --> 01:02:03.139 and it's obvious that anyone that's out at that airport except for the United pilot over 01:02:03.139 --> 01:02:11.500 here that wants to be the manager now all of a sudden is happy with the way things are. 01:02:11.500 --> 01:02:20.460 Not only happy, they're elated and so I don't know Mr. Boyer where you got this, where did 01:02:20.460 --> 01:02:30.460 How did you start this? Where did it come from that all of a sudden you were managing the airport for two years or something? 01:02:30.460 --> 01:02:37.460 Could you answer that? Where did that start? Why were you out there? Why do you need to be out there? 01:02:37.460 --> 01:02:44.460 You're a city manager, are you not? What do you know about airport operations? 01:02:44.460 --> 01:02:45.460 Miller. 01:02:45.460 --> 01:02:46.460 No. 01:02:46.460 --> 01:02:47.460 No. 01:02:47.460 --> 01:02:48.460 Would you answer that? 01:02:48.460 --> 01:02:49.460 No. 01:02:49.460 --> 01:02:50.460 There's no dialogue. 01:02:50.460 --> 01:02:51.460 It's just public comment. 01:02:51.460 --> 01:02:53.019 Okay. 01:02:53.019 --> 01:02:56.260 Think about it. 01:02:56.260 --> 01:02:57.260 Next. 01:02:57.260 --> 01:03:02.679 Hi. 01:03:02.679 --> 01:03:11.179 A little comic relief for you, Sue Cook, Winchester Drive. 01:03:11.179 --> 01:03:12.880 You just broke my heart, guys. 01:03:12.880 --> 01:03:14.320 They don't care. 01:03:14.320 --> 01:03:17.920 You just broke my heart. 01:03:17.920 --> 01:03:22.380 These are your constituents, except for a couple that did want the change. 01:03:22.380 --> 01:03:26.300 These are the people that are out there with hangers. 01:03:26.300 --> 01:03:32.380 What you don't want to do is make somebody that has a hanger try to break their lease 01:03:32.380 --> 01:03:34.619 and go somewhere else. 01:03:34.619 --> 01:03:39.539 They're very, very, very, very happy with the management. 01:03:39.539 --> 01:03:43.500 I understand when contracts come to an end, they come to an end. 01:03:43.500 --> 01:03:51.500 But you also could, as Alderman Sanders suggested, do the extension and see if the people that 01:03:51.500 --> 01:03:53.199 that are out there, take a consensus. 01:03:53.199 --> 01:03:54.280 Are the people out there happy? 01:03:54.280 --> 01:03:57.519 If they're happy, yay, go forward. 01:03:58.920 --> 01:04:00.280 Stay with Angie. 01:04:00.280 --> 01:04:02.800 If there's comments and there's complaints 01:04:02.800 --> 01:04:05.400 and there's anger and there's upset, 01:04:05.400 --> 01:04:07.519 then you kind of deal with that too. 01:04:07.519 --> 01:04:08.880 And that's when you make your, 01:04:08.880 --> 01:04:11.179 okay, well, we're gonna have to do this. 01:04:12.639 --> 01:04:17.679 But these people vote and they're your constituents. 01:04:17.679 --> 01:04:19.519 And they also, I don't have a plan. 01:04:19.519 --> 01:04:22.400 I have no pony in this race whatsoever, 01:04:22.400 --> 01:04:27.400 but I'm listening to them say, we like what we have. 01:04:27.519 --> 01:04:30.119 What if they take their planes and go elsewhere? 01:04:31.679 --> 01:04:33.460 What if we lose business? 01:04:34.579 --> 01:04:38.880 What if companies refuse to fly in because they get angry? 01:04:38.880 --> 01:04:41.880 This is the age of boycott, God forbid. 01:04:41.880 --> 01:04:43.440 Freeport couldn't handle that. 01:04:44.800 --> 01:04:49.239 So, you kind of broke my heart. 01:04:49.239 --> 01:04:51.360 I'm getting used to that. 01:04:51.360 --> 01:04:53.599 which kind of broke my heart. 01:04:54.940 --> 01:04:56.059 That's about it. 01:04:56.059 --> 01:04:57.300 Is there any other public comments? 01:04:57.300 --> 01:04:58.139 Yes, sir. 01:04:58.139 --> 01:05:05.529 Thank you. 01:05:05.529 --> 01:05:07.570 This to me is extremely disappointing. 01:05:08.610 --> 01:05:12.929 What you've done has put the airport in my eyes 01:05:12.929 --> 01:05:14.570 in a death spiral. 01:05:14.570 --> 01:05:16.510 It's either growing or it's dying. 01:05:18.210 --> 01:05:19.489 And it's been growing. 01:05:19.489 --> 01:05:23.210 It's been growing quite handsomely for the past years. 01:05:23.210 --> 01:05:26.210 And that's thanks to the current management that's out there. 01:05:27.150 --> 01:05:28.150 Anderson. 01:05:28.150 --> 01:05:33.789 I want to tell you, personality conflicts should not enter into this type of decision. 01:05:33.789 --> 01:05:39.269 And I fear that you have been led down a path that is going to be the demise to a successful 01:05:39.269 --> 01:05:42.869 airport for $25,000, $30,000. 01:05:42.869 --> 01:05:45.970 You know how many hangers that is? 01:05:45.970 --> 01:05:47.970 That's 10 hangers. 01:05:47.970 --> 01:05:51.329 That's 10 hangers. 01:05:51.329 --> 01:05:55.449 And let me tell you, there are hangers out there available besides here at Freeport. 01:05:55.449 --> 01:06:00.809 There's a reason those hangers are full. It's because of the service, the quality of service, 01:06:00.809 --> 01:06:08.289 and the quality of the program that's out there. It's very disturbing that this decision 01:06:08.289 --> 01:06:13.750 was made with the minimal amount of information that you had. For those of you who did investigate, 01:06:13.750 --> 01:06:19.489 I applaud you. However, to say that you never heard anything good come out of the airport, 01:06:19.489 --> 01:06:35.880 We never asked. You had information channel one. That is extremely poor decision making. It's not good. I'm sorry for your decision. 01:06:35.880 --> 01:06:43.739 Anything else? 01:06:43.739 --> 01:06:51.739 I do not have a vested interest in who is the manager at the airport. My concern is your procedure. 01:06:51.739 --> 01:06:57.940 Bidding, you have to follow your bidding otherwise you're in violation of bids and that will 01:06:57.940 --> 01:07:06.360 affect the credibility of the council and it leaves you open. 01:07:06.360 --> 01:07:14.260 Any other public comments? 01:07:14.260 --> 01:07:16.059 My name is Dwight Dendy. 01:07:16.059 --> 01:07:24.039 I happen to be a retired United Airlines pilot. 01:07:24.039 --> 01:07:25.880 Why Jeff wants this job? 01:07:25.880 --> 01:07:27.159 I can't imagine. 01:07:27.159 --> 01:07:30.840 He's got the best job in the world. 01:07:30.840 --> 01:07:47.579 Scott. He has a choice in that. However, conflicts of interest are a really bad thing. I can 01:07:47.579 --> 01:07:55.679 tell you as a Czech Airman for United Airlines, in five minutes flying with a crew member 01:07:55.679 --> 01:08:02.820 who had outside interest from being a good airline pilot. 01:08:02.920 --> 01:08:06.760 I mean, it didn't take much because when they left, 01:08:07.779 --> 01:08:11.940 there's a worry about those other conflicts 01:08:11.940 --> 01:08:16.939 that you sometimes have to make a choice. 01:08:17.779 --> 01:08:22.260 Which one do I go to? 01:08:22.260 --> 01:08:27.260 United Airlines, in their contract with them, 01:08:27.260 --> 01:08:35.699 typically and I flew for them for 37 years so I know I'm pretty well. They own 01:08:35.699 --> 01:08:46.420 you. They want you to have no other thing in your life but working for them. It 01:08:46.420 --> 01:08:54.100 shows in your checks when you go for checks in Denver and all kinds of things 01:08:54.100 --> 01:09:02.180 Williams, the people who do other things besides the job that they trained and loved for a 01:09:02.180 --> 01:09:06.510 long time to get there. 01:09:06.510 --> 01:09:15.609 It shows up because when you have more than one interest, it takes like a computer. 01:09:15.609 --> 01:09:18.550 It can only hold so much on the hard drive. 01:09:18.550 --> 01:09:21.789 It starts to deteriorate other areas. 01:09:21.789 --> 01:09:25.109 Now, why this man wants the job? 01:09:25.109 --> 01:09:33.470 I have not a clue. I'm sure he's a good pilot. Makes a whole lot of money, probably more 01:09:33.470 --> 01:09:47.350 than anybody's spending here. I can't figure that out. But that's up to him. But it will 01:09:47.350 --> 01:09:47.989 show it. 01:09:47.989 --> 01:09:49.779 but it will show at some point or the other 01:09:49.779 --> 01:09:54.779 because managing an airport is more work 01:09:55.340 --> 01:10:00.340 that I have seen in my experiences with Daryl and Angie 01:10:02.140 --> 01:10:06.380 in managing airports because I worked an internship 01:10:06.380 --> 01:10:11.380 to get an A&P license with Daryl but nothing. 01:10:11.380 --> 01:10:18.739 I came out and worked under his supervision to work on an ANP license. 01:10:18.739 --> 01:10:20.739 Thank you, sir. Your time has expired. 01:10:20.739 --> 01:10:22.739 Is there any other public comments? 01:10:22.739 --> 01:10:30.140 Are you going to the podium? 01:10:30.140 --> 01:10:43.979 Turn the clock off? 01:10:43.979 --> 01:10:45.979 Clock's on. 01:10:45.979 --> 01:10:47.979 I can imagine it is. 01:10:47.979 --> 01:10:51.979 I just want to say to Council, 01:10:51.979 --> 01:10:53.979 the way we're doing business, 01:10:53.979 --> 01:10:57.979 the way we conducted this particular meeting, 01:10:57.979 --> 01:11:02.220 it's totally out of order and I just want to express that you can say well that's 01:11:02.220 --> 01:11:07.260 your opinion what you need to check your you need to check how console is 01:11:07.260 --> 01:11:11.579 operating I don't know how we got here but it has not been explained to the 01:11:11.579 --> 01:11:19.340 general public and the fact that we have a committee that council did not approve 01:11:19.340 --> 01:11:24.779 of a committee that went out to the airport wherever this committee was 01:11:24.779 --> 01:11:34.020 is former, was not approved of by council, and council runs the legislative amendments, 01:11:34.020 --> 01:11:39.739 ordinances, and things of that nature, committees and all. Oversights, if we had one we need 01:11:39.739 --> 01:11:46.819 to put an oversight in the midst of our council, we need that in every department area, we 01:11:46.819 --> 01:11:51.539 need an oversight. Oh, this wouldn't have never happened. This call would have never 01:11:51.539 --> 01:11:52.539 and others. 01:11:52.539 --> 01:12:01.859 We are sitting here as if we have the knowledge, the understanding and why we are doing something 01:12:01.859 --> 01:12:03.539 with no complaint. 01:12:03.539 --> 01:12:09.460 How do you vote on something that is not broken? 01:12:09.460 --> 01:12:10.539 I don't get it. 01:12:10.539 --> 01:12:13.119 How do we do that? 01:12:13.119 --> 01:12:16.060 This is exactly what just happened tonight. 01:12:16.060 --> 01:12:22.659 We're voting on things that have not been vetted, that have not had a resolution, had not had 01:12:22.659 --> 01:12:31.500 a discussion, had not had an amendment extension to resolve this issue, and it had not weighed 01:12:31.500 --> 01:12:38.640 of the recommendation that came to council that we're having tonight or the last meeting. 01:12:38.640 --> 01:12:43.939 Why are we here visiting this thing that we had already voted on already? 01:12:43.939 --> 01:12:44.939 This is absurd. 01:12:44.939 --> 01:12:51.979 Serd. There's a pattern. There's a pattern that goes on here. And if there's a quick quote, 01:12:51.979 --> 01:12:58.220 I can smell it from a mile. And if that is what's going on, we need to reevaluate and 01:12:58.220 --> 01:13:05.100 take reviews. Council has the discretion. No one else has the discretion to make recommendations. 01:13:05.100 --> 01:13:12.140 We need to get that thing in order. And before we set out to do any more changes and consulting 01:13:12.140 --> 01:13:17.899 with any other administrator or terminating jobs and contracts and bidding on projects, 01:13:17.899 --> 01:13:24.739 it is illegal if you have an invalid meeting, an invalid bidding. 01:13:24.739 --> 01:13:28.899 All the biddings that took place is invalid because why? 01:13:28.899 --> 01:13:31.319 Council did not approve of it. 01:13:31.319 --> 01:13:37.220 And we need to get our acts together because the integrity of this council is demonstrating 01:13:37.220 --> 01:13:39.479 itself right before public. 01:13:39.479 --> 01:13:43.479 Your time has expired. Thank you. Is there any other public comments? 01:13:43.479 --> 01:13:45.479 Yeah, I'm going to speak for her. 01:13:45.479 --> 01:13:47.479 No, you're done. 01:13:47.479 --> 01:13:59.140 Michelle Swalve, I would just like to say that you guys all knew that this meeting was happening. 01:13:59.140 --> 01:14:05.140 Linda Johnson, Joy, some of you, others of you, I'm sure, did your research. 01:14:05.140 --> 01:14:11.140 One of the ones standing up here complaining is going to start doing their research and start doing their jobs. 01:14:11.140 --> 01:14:12.140 and John. 01:14:12.140 --> 01:14:19.020 You talk about people that are doing their jobs, Darren, and you sit there and you criticize 01:14:19.020 --> 01:14:23.340 and you make things up and you make accusations, but you're not doing the work. 01:14:23.340 --> 01:14:28.460 You're too prideful to have meetings with Rob and Jodi. 01:14:28.460 --> 01:14:29.460 That's your job. 01:14:29.460 --> 01:14:31.340 It's your job. 01:14:31.340 --> 01:14:34.979 So start doing it because we're tired of it. 01:14:34.979 --> 01:14:36.859 Your constituents are tired of it. 01:14:36.859 --> 01:14:37.859 and Stacey. 01:14:37.859 --> 01:14:41.420 We need to get a life. 01:14:41.420 --> 01:14:44.420 Alderman Sanders, please keep your comments to yourself. 01:14:44.420 --> 01:14:47.619 Well, I'm looking for that rule as well. 01:14:47.619 --> 01:14:48.619 Order, please. 01:14:48.619 --> 01:14:49.619 It's called order. 01:14:49.619 --> 01:14:57.460 Cecelia, Stacy, you know, I don't care about you coming up here saying all that you just 01:14:57.460 --> 01:15:07.020 said, looking at me, eyeballing me, because I do my work, and I made the comments that 01:15:07.020 --> 01:15:13.899 I made and I stand by my comments that I made, because I know what I saw and what I read. 01:15:13.899 --> 01:15:19.579 And questions were asked, how was the committee formed, and it was never answered. 01:15:19.579 --> 01:15:26.899 I asked the question, what did she do wrong, and you never answered the question. 01:15:26.899 --> 01:15:33.520 and Mayor Jodi, you quickly gave the mic to Darren when I asked a question that didn't 01:15:33.520 --> 01:15:46.010 get answered. Now, that was fair, that was right, that was wisdom, that was just. He 01:15:46.010 --> 01:15:52.689 just stood up here and prayed and asked that it be wisdom and just tonight. Will we had 01:15:52.689 --> 01:15:58.550 anything but that? Thank you. 01:15:58.550 --> 01:16:02.630 If there's no other comments, we will entertain a motion for adjournment. 01:16:02.630 --> 01:16:03.630 So moved. 01:16:03.630 --> 01:16:04.630 Second. 01:16:04.630 --> 01:16:05.829 Motion made by Sellers, seconded by Shadle. 01:16:05.829 --> 01:16:06.829 All those in favor? 01:16:06.829 --> 01:16:06.850 Aye.