WEBVTT 00:00:01.260 --> 00:00:05.259 We have that part of the day. 00:00:05.259 --> 00:00:09.259 Why are you here? 00:00:09.259 --> 00:00:13.259 All her fault. 00:00:13.259 --> 00:00:17.260 Your fault, Jodi. 00:00:21.260 --> 00:00:25.260 Hi Michelle, how are you? I'm alright, how are you doing? 00:00:25.260 --> 00:00:31.120 In your office, do you have anything 00:00:31.120 --> 00:00:39.719 and Sugar. Oh my goodness, whose idea was that? Um, Jolly Ranchers. Perfect. If I need them, 00:00:39.719 --> 00:00:44.000 I don't know if I do. Once in a while my blood sugar drops real low, I'm going to start 00:00:44.000 --> 00:00:50.520 beeping and I need to eat something with sugar. We've got candy. I don't think we have doughnuts, 00:00:50.520 --> 00:00:57.520 but you know we might. We just went to get a protein bar for me. If it goes that low, 00:00:57.520 --> 00:00:59.520 Oh, I'll just say it. Otherwise I'll pass. 00:00:59.520 --> 00:01:01.520 No, we don't want that. 00:01:01.520 --> 00:01:03.520 No, I'll have to do it. 00:01:03.520 --> 00:01:05.519 Just in case. 00:01:05.519 --> 00:01:07.519 Oh, perfect. 00:01:07.519 --> 00:01:09.519 Hand it. Yeah. 00:01:09.519 --> 00:01:11.519 Give it back to you. 00:01:11.519 --> 00:01:13.519 Oh, this is perfect. 00:01:13.519 --> 00:01:15.519 I won't need it. 00:01:15.519 --> 00:01:17.519 These will take care of me. 00:01:17.519 --> 00:01:19.519 Them two, I'm sure. 00:01:19.519 --> 00:01:21.519 They're usually really stocked over there. 00:01:21.519 --> 00:01:23.519 They got good stuff. 00:01:23.519 --> 00:01:25.519 19 grams of sugar in this. That's perfect. 00:01:25.519 --> 00:01:40.099 18 grams of sugar in that protein bar this would be plenty of it goes I'm not 00:01:40.099 --> 00:01:48.349 planning on it going down this is chocolate I'm sure this will be the six 00:01:48.349 --> 00:01:58.420 o'clock pastor Justin would you give the invocation good evening madam mayor 00:01:58.420 --> 00:02:03.840 Mayor, Council, everyone, would you please pray with me? 00:02:03.840 --> 00:02:10.939 Our God, creator, and Lord of all, we praise and thank you for your power and wisdom, your 00:02:10.939 --> 00:02:16.300 mercy and grace that you extend to all people. 00:02:16.300 --> 00:02:18.520 We thank you for your gifts. 00:02:18.520 --> 00:02:21.139 We thank you for life and health. 00:02:21.139 --> 00:02:24.860 We thank you for community, for this community. 00:02:24.860 --> 00:02:27.680 We thank you for human government. 00:02:27.680 --> 00:02:34.240 We thank you for calling and appointing public servants and other leaders here in our community. 00:02:34.240 --> 00:02:41.400 I ask that you might give to our leaders wisdom and strength and also the character to live 00:02:41.400 --> 00:02:48.080 and work with integrity. We ask that you give them mercy and grace to acknowledge their 00:02:48.080 --> 00:02:55.000 faults and to seek your help in their weaknesses. Lord, we look to you tonight for help for 00:02:55.000 --> 00:02:57.120 for the work of this council. 00:02:57.120 --> 00:03:00.240 May everyone here see their need to call upon you. 00:03:00.240 --> 00:03:02.919 May all hearts be inclined to seek the understanding 00:03:02.919 --> 00:03:05.800 that you freely offer and give. 00:03:05.800 --> 00:03:09.199 So please give to them the understanding and ability 00:03:09.199 --> 00:03:11.120 to make the decisions that would bring about 00:03:11.120 --> 00:03:13.719 a true self-giving love of neighbor 00:03:14.599 --> 00:03:17.479 that puts the interests of others first. 00:03:17.479 --> 00:03:21.900 The prosperity and safety of this community and its people. 00:03:21.900 --> 00:03:24.180 Grant us, Lord, the grace to clearly see 00:03:24.180 --> 00:03:26.180 and the rest of the board. 00:03:26.180 --> 00:03:28.180 I ask in the name of Christ, amen. 00:03:28.180 --> 00:03:30.180 Amen. 00:03:30.180 --> 00:03:46.030 Well, we're going to wait just maybe two more minutes to see if the aldermen that are standing outside are going to join us. 00:03:46.030 --> 00:06:05.310 Well, seeing as it doesn't look like any of the remaining aldermen are going to be present, Alderman Johnson, if you want to come up and take your seats, given the fact that you've already been previously sworn in. 00:06:05.310 --> 00:06:25.199 Congratulations. 00:06:25.199 --> 00:06:36.379 There you go. 00:06:36.379 --> 00:06:54.160 Okay, so we will officially call this meeting to order. Madam Clerk, would you please call the roll? 00:06:54.959 --> 00:07:03.120 Mayor Miller? Here. Alderpersons, Klemm? Here. Johnson? Here. Simmons is absent. Parker? Here. 00:07:04.079 --> 00:07:12.959 Stacy is absent. Shadle? Here. Sanders is absent. Sellers? Here. We have a quorum, Madam Mayor. 00:07:12.959 --> 00:07:16.720 and if you could all please stand and join us for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Alderman Sellers. 00:07:18.639 --> 00:07:26.879 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands 00:07:26.879 --> 00:07:32.560 one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all. 00:07:36.160 --> 00:07:39.839 Item number one is the approval of the agenda however we do have just a couple of changes. 00:07:39.839 --> 00:07:40.839 Huffines. 00:07:40.839 --> 00:07:44.759 There are two proclamations that will be added after the consent agenda and then also there 00:07:44.759 --> 00:07:51.120 was a typo and so there's a revision slightly to item number 13 which is hanger leases for 00:07:51.120 --> 00:07:52.959 airspeed jet services. 00:07:52.959 --> 00:07:55.579 They are hanger C2 not A2. 00:07:55.579 --> 00:07:57.120 So just a couple of minor things. 00:07:57.120 --> 00:07:59.160 Is there a motion to approve? 00:07:59.160 --> 00:08:00.160 So moved. 00:08:00.160 --> 00:08:01.160 Second. 00:08:01.160 --> 00:08:07.399 We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. 00:08:07.399 --> 00:08:08.399 All those in favor? 00:08:08.399 --> 00:08:09.399 Aye. 00:08:09.399 --> 00:08:14.040 Opposed? That motion passes. Item number two is approval of the minutes from the 00:08:14.040 --> 00:08:18.480 regular meeting on May 5th, 2025. Is there a motion to approve? So moved. Second. 00:08:18.480 --> 00:08:23.079 A motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Parker. All those in 00:08:23.079 --> 00:08:29.279 favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? That motion passes. We have a few items 00:08:29.279 --> 00:08:35.000 that are on agenda for public comment. If you could please identify yourself and 00:08:35.000 --> 00:08:41.480 it's three minutes, we'll start with Debbie Leininger. 00:08:41.480 --> 00:08:43.120 Hello, I'm a resident of Freeport. 00:08:43.120 --> 00:08:45.000 Hold on, just one second. 00:08:45.000 --> 00:08:46.399 I'm sorry, just as a reminder, 00:08:46.399 --> 00:08:48.200 anyone making public comment that pursuant 00:08:48.200 --> 00:08:50.639 to our city council public comment rules, 00:08:50.639 --> 00:08:52.559 to please refrain from making any personal attacks 00:08:52.559 --> 00:08:54.399 during your public comment, thank you. 00:08:55.759 --> 00:08:59.480 Hello, my name's Debbie Leininger, I'm a Freeport resident. 00:08:59.480 --> 00:09:04.039 I moved here in 1974, and I remember the first thing 00:09:04.039 --> 00:09:08.879 and I noticed when I took a glass of water in the city, 00:09:08.879 --> 00:09:10.840 it had all these little white flakes in it. 00:09:10.840 --> 00:09:12.559 I go, what is that? 00:09:12.559 --> 00:09:16.840 And later I found out we had bad water, even back then. 00:09:16.840 --> 00:09:20.240 And I'm so thankful that we have Jodi Miller 00:09:20.240 --> 00:09:25.240 and Rob Boyer and the city council members, Linda Johnson 00:09:26.500 --> 00:09:29.480 and all the ones that are going to be on the board. 00:09:29.480 --> 00:09:32.480 I'm so thankful you all got elected 00:09:32.480 --> 00:09:36.159 and you're not afraid to tackle 00:09:36.159 --> 00:09:41.159 what was put aside by generations of mayors. 00:09:41.200 --> 00:09:43.559 They didn't wanna tackle the hard things 00:09:43.559 --> 00:09:45.919 and I'm so thankful that Jodi, 00:09:45.919 --> 00:09:48.639 that you look to the future 00:09:48.639 --> 00:09:51.360 and you wanna make sure that generations 00:09:51.360 --> 00:09:55.659 that come after us will be able to drink clear water, 00:09:55.659 --> 00:09:59.100 have good streets and have a prosperous Freeport. 00:09:59.100 --> 00:10:01.000 Rappers, Freeport. 00:10:01.000 --> 00:10:02.120 Thank you. 00:10:02.120 --> 00:10:07.230 Evelyn Ramos? 00:10:07.230 --> 00:10:08.269 I didn't hear that. 00:10:08.269 --> 00:10:13.940 Evelyn Ramos? 00:10:13.940 --> 00:10:16.659 Hi, my name is Apostle Evelyn Ramos. 00:10:16.659 --> 00:10:19.259 And I just have this word that I want to read. 00:10:19.259 --> 00:10:23.419 I want to congratulate Linda, Amanda Johnson, 00:10:23.419 --> 00:10:24.980 in taking her seat. 00:10:24.980 --> 00:10:27.779 And also, I want to pray for this council. 00:10:27.779 --> 00:10:30.620 May he send you help from the sanctuary 00:10:30.620 --> 00:10:33.259 and grant you support from Zion. 00:10:33.259 --> 00:10:36.179 May he remember all your sacrifices 00:10:36.179 --> 00:10:38.700 and accept your burnt offering. 00:10:38.700 --> 00:10:41.940 May he give you the desires of your heart 00:10:41.940 --> 00:10:44.379 and make all the plans succeed. 00:10:44.379 --> 00:10:47.899 May we shout for joy over your victory 00:10:47.899 --> 00:10:51.740 and lift up our banners in the name of our God. 00:10:51.740 --> 00:10:54.980 May the Lord grant you all your requests. 00:10:54.980 --> 00:10:59.980 And I pray that God will sit in the center of this council. 00:10:59.980 --> 00:11:05.299 Council, and I pray against the vision and anything that wants to come against that. 00:11:05.299 --> 00:11:10.180 We think of the people of this city, and so I bless you in the name of Jesus. 00:11:15.680 --> 00:11:26.460 The next would be Elba Valentia. Hi, my name is Elba Valentin. 00:11:27.700 --> 00:11:29.700 That's my first time over here. 00:11:31.819 --> 00:11:36.379 I'm sorry, I'm trying to speak in English, but I'm trying to speak Spanish much better for me. 00:11:38.180 --> 00:11:52.980 I want to give God glory for giving me this opportunity to bless each and every person 00:11:52.980 --> 00:12:06.659 that's in this place. And I give God thanks for giving me the opportunity to know some 00:12:06.659 --> 00:12:20.740 people and especially Linda Johnson. I know that she has a noble heart of serving and that has given 00:12:20.740 --> 00:12:32.340 her wisdom so that she can flourish in this new assignment and that the wisdom of God always be 00:12:32.340 --> 00:12:54.340 and her heart of compassion that it's not just for one group of people but it's for all and that's how she has made her feel, and I give God glory for that. Thank you. 00:12:54.340 --> 00:13:08.470 thank you Paul I'm not sure how to say your last name Paul Biggie as a former 00:13:08.470 --> 00:13:12.590 mayor of Cebu I just want to speak a blessing on the new council new council 00:13:12.590 --> 00:13:23.879 members and a blessing on the city of Freeport that's all hallelujah and I 00:13:23.879 --> 00:13:41.980 have no idea who wrote their name on the next line if that's you please well if I 00:13:41.980 --> 00:13:51.779 I don't, if you realize it's you, then help yourself up to the microphone, and lastly would be Michelle Schwab. 00:13:51.779 --> 00:13:57.779 I just wanted to congratulate all of you that are being sworn in today, especially Linda. 00:13:57.779 --> 00:14:06.779 I've known her for a while, she's a dear friend, and I just, I'm so happy that to be in the city that I haven't been here 00:14:06.779 --> 00:14:14.779 but a couple years, but this city has been very welcoming, and I'm very proud to be a Freeport resident. 00:14:14.779 --> 00:14:24.420 I would just like to pray this over you guys. It's Isaiah 43, 15. 00:14:24.420 --> 00:14:29.839 I am the Lord, Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King. Thus says the Lord, who 00:14:29.839 --> 00:14:33.440 makes a way in the sea and a path through the mighty waters, who brings 00:14:33.440 --> 00:14:37.519 forth a chariot and a horse, the army and the power, they shall lie down 00:14:37.519 --> 00:14:41.720 together and they shall not rise. They are extinguished, they are quenched like 00:14:41.720 --> 00:15:11.720 Wick. Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing. Now it shall spring forth. Shall you not know it, I will even make a road in the wilderness and in the rivers and the deserts. And I just like to say that with this new season coming for you new ones coming on, I believe that God's saying that it's going to be it's going to be something new, something greater. And you guys are going to work together and there's going to be unity in this council. And I'm very 00:15:11.720 --> 00:15:22.490 very very pleased. Thank you. Okay with that we'll move on to item number four 00:15:22.490 --> 00:15:28.720 which is the swearing-in by the Honorable Glenn Shorsch. 00:15:28.720 --> 00:15:30.720 Good evening. 00:15:44.210 --> 00:15:48.210 Ms. Johnson, we will start with you. 00:15:48.210 --> 00:15:51.490 I'll project. 00:15:54.490 --> 00:15:59.490 All right, please repeat after me. I, Linda Johnson, 00:15:59.490 --> 00:16:11.529 Having been elected to the office of Alderman 2nd Ward in the City of Freeport, Illinois 00:16:11.529 --> 00:16:22.129 in the County of Stevenson, do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution 00:16:22.129 --> 00:16:34.509 of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Illinois and that I will faithfully 00:16:34.509 --> 00:16:44.210 discharge the duties of the office of alderman second ward according to the 00:16:44.210 --> 00:17:10.319 best of my ability Donald Parker all right please repeat after me raise your 00:17:10.319 --> 00:17:16.119 right hand I Donald Parker having been elected to the office of alderman fourth 00:17:16.119 --> 00:17:27.400 ward close enough in the city of Freeport Illinois in the county of 00:17:27.400 --> 00:17:36.400 Stevenson do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United 00:17:36.400 --> 00:17:46.360 States and the Constitution of the State of Illinois and I will faithfully discharge the 00:17:46.360 --> 00:17:58.200 duties of the Office of the Alderman Fourth Ward according to the best of my ability. 00:17:58.200 --> 00:18:35.269 Congratulations. Gregory B. Shadle. All right. Raise your right hand. Repeat after me. I, Gregory B. Shadle, having been elected to the office of Alderman Sixth Ward in the city of Freeport, Illinois, in the county of Stevenson, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution 00:18:35.269 --> 00:18:44.849 of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and that I will 00:18:44.849 --> 00:18:58.079 faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of Alderman Sixth Ward according to the best 00:18:58.079 --> 00:19:01.079 of my ability. 00:19:01.079 --> 00:19:08.119 Congratulations. 00:19:08.119 --> 00:19:09.119 Dovie? 00:19:09.119 --> 00:19:10.119 Yes. 00:19:10.119 --> 00:19:11.119 All right. 00:19:11.119 --> 00:19:19.440 I.W.L. Anderson, having been elected to the Office of City Clerk, in the 00:19:19.440 --> 00:19:48.440 In the City of Freeport, in the County of Stevenson, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of Circuit Clerk. 00:19:48.440 --> 00:19:50.440 and the City Clerk. 00:19:50.440 --> 00:19:52.440 You're all listening. 00:19:56.000 --> 00:20:05.039 you're all listening very good according to the best of my ability 00:20:05.039 --> 00:20:19.920 congratulations finally our mayor raise your right hand I Jodi Miller having 00:20:19.920 --> 00:20:27.619 been elected to the office of mayor in the city of Freeport in the county of 00:20:27.619 --> 00:20:38.119 Stevenson, who solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States 00:20:38.119 --> 00:20:46.759 and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties 00:20:46.759 --> 00:20:54.029 of the Office of Mayor according to the best of my ability. 00:20:54.029 --> 00:20:55.029 Congratulations Mayor. 00:20:55.029 --> 00:21:17.490 Okay, everybody look to your first, there we go. 00:21:17.490 --> 00:21:21.599 Eyes sideways. 00:21:21.599 --> 00:21:26.599 Okay, okay, thank you. 00:21:26.599 --> 00:21:28.599 Thank you, appreciate it. 00:21:28.599 --> 00:21:30.599 Thank you. 00:21:30.599 --> 00:21:48.339 Thank you. 00:21:48.339 --> 00:21:57.619 Okay. 00:21:57.619 --> 00:22:00.619 Okay, I don't know. 00:22:00.619 --> 00:22:03.619 Debbie, would you mind doing another roll call? 00:22:03.619 --> 00:22:05.619 Mayor Jodi Miller? 00:22:05.619 --> 00:22:06.619 Here. 00:22:06.619 --> 00:22:08.619 Alderpersons, Klemm? 00:22:08.619 --> 00:22:09.619 Here. 00:22:09.619 --> 00:22:10.619 Johnson? 00:22:10.619 --> 00:22:18.539 Simmons is absent, Parker? Here. Stacy and Shadle? Here. Well, excuse me. Stacy is 00:22:18.539 --> 00:22:25.099 absent and Shadle? Here. Sanders is absent and Sellers? Here. We still have a quorum. 00:22:25.099 --> 00:22:29.460 And item number six is the consent agenda. The consent agenda is considered 00:22:29.460 --> 00:22:32.180 to be routine in nature. An act is one motion unless there's a member of the 00:22:32.180 --> 00:22:36.460 council would like to have something removed for further discussion. Seeing 00:22:36.460 --> 00:22:41.579 Nunn. The consent agenda consists of approval to receive a place on file. The Board and Commission 00:22:41.579 --> 00:22:46.940 minutes from the Zoning Board of Appeals, April 3rd. Planning Commission, April 10th. Liquor Commission, 00:22:46.940 --> 00:22:53.980 April 10th, 2025. The Finance Department Report, March 25th. The Treasurer's Report for Police and 00:22:53.980 --> 00:23:01.019 Fire Pensions for the Fiscal Year of 2024. The Fire Department Report, April 25th. The Proclamation 00:23:01.019 --> 00:23:05.819 for National Economic Development Week for May 12th through the 16th, as well as the approval 00:23:05.819 --> 00:23:24.819 For approval of the finance bills payable in the total of $3,546,610.48 and for the approval of payroll for pay period ending May 3rd, 2025 in the total of $683,653.52. Is there a motion to approve? 00:23:24.819 --> 00:23:25.819 So moved. 00:23:25.819 --> 00:23:26.819 Second. 00:23:26.819 --> 00:23:33.819 We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Klemm. Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? 00:23:33.819 --> 00:23:34.819 Sellers? 00:23:34.819 --> 00:23:45.139 Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. Shadle? Aye. The consent agenda is approved, 5 to 0. 00:23:45.139 --> 00:24:01.700 Andrew, if your crew can join me. And that's all of you. 00:24:01.700 --> 00:24:09.299 Wow. This is how our public works, guys. 00:24:09.299 --> 00:24:13.299 These are the SMA employees. 00:24:13.299 --> 00:24:16.339 Huffines, James, Jim, Gertrude, Greg, Gregory, Heimerdinger, 00:24:16.339 --> 00:24:40.339 John, 00:24:40.339 --> 00:24:42.339 I'd like to read the following proclamation. 00:24:42.339 --> 00:24:44.339 Whereas public works professionals focus on 00:24:44.339 --> 00:24:48.339 infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital 00:24:48.339 --> 00:24:50.339 importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to 00:25:50.339 --> 00:25:54.940 Anderson's to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and 00:25:54.940 --> 00:26:00.380 the government agencies in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to 00:26:00.380 --> 00:26:05.779 our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the 00:26:05.779 --> 00:26:11.660 substantial contributions that they make to protecting our national health, safety, and 00:26:11.660 --> 00:26:14.579 advancing quality of life for all. 00:26:14.579 --> 00:26:15.579 Thank you, gentlemen. 00:26:15.579 --> 00:26:16.579 Yes. 00:26:16.579 --> 00:26:31.250 All right. 00:26:31.250 --> 00:26:32.250 Thank you. 00:26:32.250 --> 00:26:33.250 Thank you. 00:26:33.250 --> 00:26:45.160 Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Good job. Thanks, guys. 00:26:45.160 --> 00:26:51.160 Unless you want to talk, I'll just stay here. Oh, you are going to talk. Of course you are. Okay. 00:26:51.160 --> 00:27:00.160 So, Chief Miller, on behalf of all of those that you represent, whereas emergency medical services are a vital public service, 00:27:00.160 --> 00:27:09.160 and whereas the members of the emergency medical service teams are ready to provide life-saving care to those in need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 00:27:09.160 --> 00:27:15.160 and whereas access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival 00:27:15.160 --> 00:27:19.720 and recovery rate of those who experience sudden injury or illness and 00:27:19.720 --> 00:27:24.559 whereas emergency medical services has grown to fill a gap by providing 00:27:24.559 --> 00:27:29.599 important out-of-hospital care including preventative medicine, follow-up care and 00:27:29.599 --> 00:27:34.720 access to telemedicine and whereas the emergency medical service system 00:27:34.720 --> 00:27:35.720 Huffman. 00:27:35.720 --> 00:27:39.920 This program consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, 00:27:39.920 --> 00:27:45.839 emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, 00:27:45.839 --> 00:27:50.599 pre-hospital nurses, emergency room nurses, emergency physicians, trained members of the 00:27:50.599 --> 00:27:55.480 public, and others out of the hospital medical care providers. 00:27:55.480 --> 00:28:01.099 And whereas the members of the emergency medical teams, whether career or volunteer, engage 00:28:01.099 --> 00:28:06.759 in thousands of hours of specialized training and continued education to enhance their life-saving 00:28:06.759 --> 00:28:12.700 skills and whereas it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency 00:28:12.700 --> 00:28:18.980 medical service providers by designating the Emergency Medical Services Week. 00:28:18.980 --> 00:28:23.139 So now therefore, I, Jodi Miller, Mayor of the City of Freeport declare May 18th through 00:28:23.139 --> 00:28:30.099 the 24th, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Freeport and I encourage 00:28:30.099 --> 00:28:33.700 our community to honor those who keep all of Freeport safe. 00:28:42.630 --> 00:28:48.470 I wanted to thank the mayor and council members for the proclamation and recognition for all 00:28:48.470 --> 00:28:53.990 the hard work our members do every day, day in and day out. But there's a reason why I'm up here 00:28:53.990 --> 00:28:59.110 alone. So I was going to have the entire shift come down here and join me to receive this 00:28:59.110 --> 00:29:05.110 proclamation. However, there's not enough room for parking for all of our fire apparatus. There's 00:29:05.110 --> 00:29:09.549 is not enough room for our members to be in this room, and most importantly, it would 00:29:09.549 --> 00:29:14.210 exceed the occupancy load and go against the fire code. 00:29:14.210 --> 00:29:18.289 So I'm sure they're all watching from the stations if they're not on calls right now. 00:29:18.289 --> 00:29:21.670 So my crew, my folks, thank you for all you do. 00:29:21.670 --> 00:29:43.369 Thank you. 00:29:43.369 --> 00:29:44.369 Thank you. 00:29:44.369 --> 00:29:45.369 Okay. 00:29:45.369 --> 00:29:46.369 Item number seven. 00:29:46.369 --> 00:29:50.730 Madam Clerk, if you could please read the appointments and reappointments. 00:29:50.730 --> 00:29:54.549 Beginning with reappointments, we have four to the Liquor Commission, effective until 00:29:54.549 --> 00:29:55.909 May 31st, 2020. 00:29:55.909 --> 00:30:03.559 Furnstatt, Tim Mahoney, Forrest Sen, and Jeffrey Davis, to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners 00:30:03.559 --> 00:30:09.720 effective until April 30th, 2028, Ryan Becker, two people to the Building Commission both 00:30:09.720 --> 00:30:16.279 effective until April 30th, 2029, being Wayne Schofield and Ed Faulkner, Julie Reynolds 00:30:16.279 --> 00:30:22.680 to the Library Board effective until May 31st, 2028, Ronald Hayes to the Ethics Commission 00:30:22.680 --> 00:30:50.680 and a new appointment of Rebecca Quigle to the Arts and Culture Commission effective until August 31st, 2026. 00:30:50.680 --> 00:31:05.680 Thank you. If it pleases the council, we'll just do this in one motion. We have a motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Klemm. Madam Clerk, would you please take the roll? 00:31:05.680 --> 00:31:18.680 Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. Shadle? Aye. And the motion passes, five to zero. Thank you. Item number eight is appointments. 00:31:18.680 --> 00:31:38.680 Appointments. So as you all know, last year for 2024, Alderman Shadle and Alderman Sellers served in that capacity for chair and vice chair, and they are willing to do it again. So with that, if I could entertain a motion to appoint Alderman Shadle as the chair and Alderman Sellers as the vice. 00:31:38.680 --> 00:31:40.680 So moved. 00:31:40.680 --> 00:31:41.680 I'll second. 00:31:41.680 --> 00:31:45.680 We have a motion made by Alderman Parker. 00:31:45.680 --> 00:31:47.680 Seconded by Alderman Johnson. 00:31:47.680 --> 00:32:01.440 Madam Clerk could you please take the roll? Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. Shadle? Aye. And Sanders? This is absent. Sorry. It passes 5 to 0. 00:32:01.440 --> 00:32:07.200 Thank you. Item number 9 is the first reading of ordinance 2025-28. Could you please read this? 00:32:07.200 --> 00:32:13.440 Ordinance amending the boundaries of the Joint Northwest Illinois Certified Zone for the Diamond Sevincia Project. 00:32:13.440 --> 00:32:20.039 thank you presented by Andrea Schultz good evening I'm going to refer to the 00:32:20.039 --> 00:32:23.559 memo that was in your packet this evening a little background information 00:32:23.559 --> 00:32:28.079 the Northwest Illinois Enterprise Zone is a state authorized locally designated 00:32:28.079 --> 00:32:32.559 geographic area that provides special incentives to incorporate encourage 00:32:32.559 --> 00:32:36.440 economic development strengthen the business climate and help create jobs 00:32:36.440 --> 00:32:42.180 our region our regional zone includes areas of City of Freeport, Stevenson 00:32:42.180 --> 00:32:49.000 Davis, Joe Davis County, Village of Hanover, City of East Dubuque, and Village of Lena. 00:32:49.000 --> 00:32:53.860 Periodically, the boundary of the Enterprise Zone will be expanded to incorporate additional 00:32:53.860 --> 00:33:00.180 area to facilitate an economic development project such as a company expansion. 00:33:00.180 --> 00:33:05.599 Changes to the Enterprise Zone must be approved by all six units of government. 00:33:05.599 --> 00:33:10.039 For this specific project and why we're here tonight, the proposed Enterprise Zone boundary 00:33:10.039 --> 00:33:12.039 and 00:33:13.119 --> 00:33:15.119 Joseph. 00:33:17.920 --> 00:33:20.319 The diamond project was an addition to the facility and 00:33:20.319 --> 00:33:23.819 reconfiguration of the existing plant to allow to produce 00:33:23.819 --> 00:33:27.819 another cheese product that is currently only made in France. 00:33:27.819 --> 00:33:33.819 This $6.9 million expansion will create 42 jobs at the facility. 00:33:33.819 --> 00:33:37.819 There will be an effort to utilize local contractors and 00:33:37.819 --> 00:33:39.819 and 00:33:40.819 --> 00:33:42.819 the 00:33:43.819 --> 00:33:45.819 city of Freeport. 00:33:46.819 --> 00:33:52.819 The company has ambitious timelines and plans to start construction which is set to start later this summer. 00:33:53.819 --> 00:33:57.819 The northwest of the city of Freeport is the city of Freeport. 00:33:58.819 --> 00:34:02.819 The city of Freeport is the city of Freeport. 00:34:02.819 --> 00:34:07.160 to start construction, which is set to start later this summer. 00:34:07.160 --> 00:34:12.720 The Northwest Illinois Enterprise Zone is capped at 20 square miles. 00:34:12.720 --> 00:34:22.800 This project would add 104.39 acres to the zone, bringing the total area currently with 00:34:22.800 --> 00:34:28.639 this new addition to 13.6648 square miles. 00:34:28.639 --> 00:34:32.920 There is capacity in the zone for future projects and additions. 00:34:32.920 --> 00:34:39.800 So there's approximately 6.5 square miles left in the zone after this project would be added. 00:34:39.800 --> 00:34:46.320 I'm asking for approval of the resolution and ordinance so that this project can proceed 00:34:46.320 --> 00:34:47.720 forward. 00:34:47.720 --> 00:34:49.960 Happy to answer any questions you might have. 00:34:49.960 --> 00:34:54.519 Is there a motion to move Ordinance 2025-28 on to the next regular scheduled meeting? 00:34:54.519 --> 00:34:55.519 So move. 00:34:55.519 --> 00:34:56.519 Second. 00:34:56.519 --> 00:34:57.920 Ordinance is to suspend the rules. 00:34:57.920 --> 00:35:06.360 okay well we who is who Alderman Sellers who is the second? Klemm okay we have a 00:35:06.360 --> 00:35:13.800 motion made by Alderman Sellers seconded by Alderman Klemm to move ordinance 2025-28 00:35:13.800 --> 00:35:18.760 on to the next meeting and Alderman Parker yeah motion to suspend the rules 00:35:18.760 --> 00:35:24.880 second give a motion made by Alderman Parker seconded by Alderman Shadle for 00:35:24.880 --> 00:35:27.760 suspension of the rules suspension of the rules is non-debatable and was passed 00:35:27.760 --> 00:35:32.179 by two-thirds majority. Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll on the suspension 00:35:32.179 --> 00:35:41.320 only? Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Suspension of the 00:35:41.320 --> 00:35:46.199 rules passes five to zero. Well, hang on, that needs two-thirds, so if you can call 00:35:46.199 --> 00:35:52.920 the mayors. Oh, thank you, Attorneys Needle. Miller? Aye. So it passes six to zero. So then 00:35:52.920 --> 00:35:57.119 And now before you, Council, is for final passage. Is there any discussion on that ordinance? 00:35:57.119 --> 00:36:01.460 Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 00:36:01.460 --> 00:36:02.460 Sellers? 00:36:02.460 --> 00:36:03.460 Aye. 00:36:03.460 --> 00:36:04.460 Klemm? 00:36:04.460 --> 00:36:05.460 Aye. 00:36:05.460 --> 00:36:06.460 Johnson? 00:36:06.460 --> 00:36:07.460 Aye. 00:36:07.460 --> 00:36:08.460 Parker? 00:36:08.460 --> 00:36:09.460 Aye. 00:36:09.460 --> 00:36:10.460 Shadle? 00:36:10.460 --> 00:36:11.460 Aye. 00:36:11.460 --> 00:36:12.460 And the ordinance passes 5-0. 00:36:12.460 --> 00:36:13.460 Thank you. 00:36:13.460 --> 00:36:16.059 Item number 10 is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-29. 00:36:16.059 --> 00:36:18.340 Could you please read this? 00:36:18.340 --> 00:36:24.380 Ordinance Reapproving Bladewood SSA Public Meeting Ordinance to Revise the Hearing Date. 00:36:24.380 --> 00:36:25.380 Thank you. 00:36:25.380 --> 00:36:26.960 Attorney Cox? 00:36:26.960 --> 00:36:27.960 And thank you, Andrea. 00:36:27.960 --> 00:36:28.960 Good evening. 00:36:28.960 --> 00:36:34.460 That ordinance might look a little bit familiar to you in that we've already passed it. 00:36:34.460 --> 00:36:39.099 It just had a date window that by the time we got everybody's approval and got everything 00:36:39.099 --> 00:36:42.659 locked in, we missed publication dates and we were just running outside the window. 00:36:42.659 --> 00:36:47.539 So when it became apparent we were going to have a trouble meeting the 40-day deadline, 00:36:47.539 --> 00:36:50.860 staff got a date that worked for everybody. 00:36:50.860 --> 00:37:01.860 I think we have a date certain and specified in the ordinance and we're just looking for re-approval of that ordinance so we're not outside our window and I think are asking for suspension of the rules so that we can hit that target date. 00:37:01.860 --> 00:37:03.860 Thank you. Is there a motion to move this forward? 00:37:03.860 --> 00:37:04.860 So moved. 00:37:04.860 --> 00:37:05.860 Second. 00:37:05.860 --> 00:37:14.860 We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers to move Ordinance 202529 on. Is there a motion for suspension of the rules? 00:37:14.860 --> 00:37:15.860 So moved. 00:37:15.860 --> 00:37:20.500 We have a motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Johnson, for suspension of the 00:37:20.500 --> 00:37:25.619 rules against suspension of the rules is two-thirds majority and is non-debatable. Madam Clerk, 00:37:25.619 --> 00:37:32.579 could you please call the roll on the suspension only? Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? 00:37:32.579 --> 00:37:40.860 Aye. And Shadle? Aye. And Mayor Miller? Aye. The suspension passes six to zero. So then it is a 00:37:40.860 --> 00:37:47.320 second reading before you now. Is there any questions concerning the ordinance? Madam Clerk, 00:37:47.320 --> 00:38:02.800 Thank you, Attorney Cox. Item number 11 is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-30. Could 00:38:02.800 --> 00:38:07.400 you please read this? Ordinance amending various provisions of the City Code of Ordinances 00:38:07.400 --> 00:38:12.840 regarding residency requirements for department heads and certain other employees. Thank you. 00:38:12.840 --> 00:38:15.440 Manager Boyer? Thank you, Your Honor. We've discussed this 00:38:15.440 --> 00:38:20.320 at several council meetings at at least one Cal and so staff is asking to move 00:38:20.320 --> 00:38:25.039 forward with suspension of the rules. Is there a motion to move this forward? It's all 00:38:25.039 --> 00:38:30.019 moved. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman 00:38:30.019 --> 00:38:34.880 Klemm to move ordinance 2025-30 on to the next meeting. Is there a motion for 00:38:34.880 --> 00:38:41.000 suspension? I'll second. We have a motion for suspension made by Alderman Parker, 00:38:41.000 --> 00:38:45.440 Miller, seconded by Alderman Johnson. Again, non-debatable, two-thirds majority. Madam 00:38:45.440 --> 00:38:52.539 Clerk, could you please take the roll? Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. 00:38:52.539 --> 00:38:58.920 Shadle? Aye. And Mayor Miller? Aye. Suspension passes, 6-0. And again, now this would be 00:38:58.920 --> 00:39:04.279 the second reading of this ordinance. Are there any questions concerning the residency? 00:39:04.279 --> 00:39:07.840 Madam Clerk, would you please take the roll? I just want to say... Oh yes, Alderman Sellers. 00:39:07.840 --> 00:39:14.039 I just want to say that the reason why I do think that this is a good thing is because 00:39:14.039 --> 00:39:21.320 these police officers or the people that hold these positions put their lives on the line 00:39:21.320 --> 00:39:28.779 for us and to make our community safe. So that's why I'm voting to get rid of it and 00:39:28.779 --> 00:39:35.239 I know Chief has done an awesome job and I thank him for all that he does. 00:39:35.239 --> 00:39:40.599 Thank you. Is there any other discussion? Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 00:39:40.599 --> 00:39:41.599 Sellers. Aye. 00:39:41.599 --> 00:39:42.599 Klemm. Aye. 00:39:42.599 --> 00:39:43.599 Johnson. Aye. 00:39:43.599 --> 00:39:44.720 Parker. Aye. 00:39:44.720 --> 00:39:45.720 And Shadle. Aye. 00:39:45.720 --> 00:39:50.860 And the ordinance passes five to zero. Item number 12 is the first reading of Ordinance 00:39:50.860 --> 00:39:53.920 2025-31. Could you please read this? 00:39:53.920 --> 00:39:54.920 Ordinance. 00:39:54.920 --> 00:39:56.440 could you please read this ordinance amending chapter 806 alcoholic liquor 00:39:56.440 --> 00:40:05.539 sales to add a class E charity event license thank you attorney Cox thank you 00:40:05.539 --> 00:40:11.940 this is a funny one it's in front of you tonight this is a an ordinance which 00:40:11.940 --> 00:40:19.340 grants a year-long license which basically is an additional surcharge for 00:40:19.340 --> 00:40:24.380 if you get more than three t1 licenses in a given year right now we don't really 00:40:24.380 --> 00:40:31.380 We don't really have a restriction on how many T1s you can get, but we don't charge an additional fee for more than three currently. 00:40:31.380 --> 00:40:39.380 The reason we're doing this, quite honestly, is to help out GFP, who is really our only party that gets more than three T1s, 00:40:39.380 --> 00:40:44.380 and they're having trouble getting insurance coverage because they don't have an annual license. 00:40:44.380 --> 00:40:50.380 They just get repetitive T1s, which is perfectly allowable by law, 00:40:50.380 --> 00:40:53.539 but in order to help facilitate business 00:40:53.539 --> 00:40:56.059 within the events within the community, 00:40:56.059 --> 00:40:59.940 we're proposing that while we issue that year long license, 00:40:59.940 --> 00:41:03.460 I think that is a $250 fee that we've added 00:41:04.719 --> 00:41:07.099 to that kind of as a processing fee, 00:41:07.099 --> 00:41:11.500 which is in line with our other tier three licenses, 00:41:11.500 --> 00:41:13.739 which seem to track there. 00:41:13.739 --> 00:41:15.219 It's on par with our catering license, 00:41:15.219 --> 00:41:17.179 which we currently have. 00:41:17.179 --> 00:41:19.380 So asking that that be adopted, 00:41:19.380 --> 00:41:21.619 again, it only affects one party really, 00:41:22.579 --> 00:41:24.420 and just helps them out in their mission. 00:41:24.420 --> 00:41:25.480 It doesn't create a new license, 00:41:25.480 --> 00:41:27.900 it doesn't create any new privileges. 00:41:27.900 --> 00:41:29.659 If any way you can really look at it 00:41:29.659 --> 00:41:32.860 as we're dinging somebody for an additional license fee 00:41:32.860 --> 00:41:37.590 that they aren't paying now, but since they asked for it. 00:41:37.590 --> 00:41:39.550 Is there a motion to move this ordinance forward? 00:41:39.550 --> 00:41:40.690 So moved. 00:41:40.690 --> 00:41:41.530 Second. 00:41:41.530 --> 00:41:43.750 A motion made by Alderman Klemm, 00:41:43.750 --> 00:41:46.230 seconded by Alderman Shadle. 00:41:46.230 --> 00:41:47.650 Discussion on the ordinance. 00:41:48.949 --> 00:41:50.590 Alderman Shadle. 00:41:50.590 --> 00:41:55.590 Thank you and the commission for being proactive with us and meeting the needs. 00:41:55.590 --> 00:41:56.590 Thank you. 00:41:56.590 --> 00:41:58.789 Alderman Johnson. 00:41:58.789 --> 00:42:01.789 How much is a T1 license? 00:42:01.789 --> 00:42:03.590 T1 license, Dovie, help me out. 00:42:03.590 --> 00:42:05.590 Twenty-five dollars for non-profits. 00:42:05.590 --> 00:42:10.289 Okay, so they were paying seventy-five dollars a year for the T1 license. 00:42:10.289 --> 00:42:11.869 Is that what you're saying? 00:42:11.869 --> 00:42:17.909 So the T, yes, the T1 is just for not, that's our special license for not-for-profit entities. 00:42:17.909 --> 00:42:21.730 So right now they would be paying, actually more than that because they're getting more 00:42:21.730 --> 00:42:22.730 than three T1s. 00:42:22.730 --> 00:42:25.230 Yes, they get several T1s. 00:42:25.230 --> 00:42:32.190 It'd be music on Chicago, Pretzel Fest, all of the downtown GFP events. 00:42:32.190 --> 00:42:35.789 And those are still permitted separately, there's still a charge for that. 00:42:35.789 --> 00:42:39.989 And again, I don't think I would be up here suggesting that we add an additional charge 00:42:39.989 --> 00:42:42.110 to them if they hadn't asked for it. 00:42:42.110 --> 00:42:44.989 Okay, so we're already, can I? 00:42:44.989 --> 00:42:45.989 Yes. 00:42:45.989 --> 00:42:52.670 So they're already providing alcohol at those events anyway that's already been 00:42:52.670 --> 00:42:53.670 passed? 00:42:53.670 --> 00:42:59.250 Yes, there's no change to any license privileges or reduction of any license privileges. 00:42:59.250 --> 00:43:01.110 It's our existing T1. 00:43:01.110 --> 00:43:04.989 It's just a, you know, kind of a bulk user fee, I guess it would be called. 00:43:04.989 --> 00:43:05.989 Okay. 00:43:05.989 --> 00:43:06.989 Thank you. 00:43:06.989 --> 00:43:07.989 Alderman Klemm? 00:43:07.989 --> 00:43:12.710 Yeah, I was at the, thank you, I was at the Liquor Commission meeting and like Steve brought 00:43:12.710 --> 00:43:14.710 and 00:43:16.030 --> 00:43:18.030 John. 00:43:19.530 --> 00:43:22.630 And I think we have to get up to the main issue here was the 00:43:22.630 --> 00:43:26.030 state of Illinois in insurance. They were not able to get what 00:43:26.030 --> 00:43:30.210 they needed because they didn't have the permanent license. So 00:43:30.210 --> 00:43:33.190 this solves that question. So thanks for being aggressive on 00:43:33.190 --> 00:43:35.190 that and getting it done. 00:43:36.289 --> 00:43:39.309 »» And it's timely. Their insurance actually would have an 00:43:39.309 --> 00:43:42.309 issue at the end of June. »» Do we need to ask for a 00:43:42.309 --> 00:43:48.789 if not I would entertain a motion for suspension so move okay motion made by 00:43:48.789 --> 00:43:53.590 Alderman Parker seconded by Alderman Clem for suspension again suspension is 00:43:53.590 --> 00:43:57.110 non-debatable and two-thirds madam clerk could you please take the role Sellers 00:43:57.110 --> 00:44:04.309 aye Clem aye Johnson aye Parker aye Shadle aye oh I need Mayor Miller on this 00:44:04.309 --> 00:44:11.610 too aye the suspension passes six to zero so then for the final reading for 00:44:11.610 --> 00:44:18.250 Ordinance 2025-31. Are there any further questions for Attorney Cox? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, 00:44:18.250 --> 00:44:24.329 could you please take the roll? Sellers. Aye. Klemm. Aye. Johnson. Aye. Parker. Aye. And Shadle. 00:44:24.329 --> 00:44:31.289 Aye. The ordinance passes five to zero. Thank you. Item number 13 is the first reading of Ordinance 00:44:31.289 --> 00:44:38.650 2025-32. Could you please read this? Ordinance approving hangar leases are corrected to C2, 00:44:38.650 --> 00:44:46.250 Airspeed Jet Services, C-10, Bryan Griffith, H-2, Freeport Flyers, Inc., H-3, Carl Searing, 00:44:46.250 --> 00:44:54.570 I, Larry Lyons, K-2, John F. Mitchell, L-4, John F. Mitchell, N-2, Marion Vittinghoff, 00:44:54.570 --> 00:44:58.010 N-5, Larry Lyons, and N-8, Alan Meyer. 00:44:59.050 --> 00:45:00.010 Thank you. Manager Boyer? 00:45:00.650 --> 00:45:04.250 Thank you, Your Honor. Just finishing up the rest of these leases and 00:45:04.250 --> 00:45:06.489 staff requests moving forward with this ordinance. 00:45:06.489 --> 00:45:12.409 Thank you. Is there a motion to move this forward? So moved. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman 00:45:12.409 --> 00:45:19.210 Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. Discussion on the ordinance. I would entertain a motion for 00:45:19.210 --> 00:45:23.610 suspension so that these hanger leases can be signed. We have a motion made by Alderman Parker, 00:45:24.170 --> 00:45:29.610 seconded by Alderman Johnson. Again, two-thirds majority and non-debatable. Madam Clerk, 00:45:29.610 --> 00:45:36.250 could you please take the roll? Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? 00:45:36.489 --> 00:45:43.769 Shadle and Mayor, aye. The suspension passes six to zero, excuse me. 00:45:43.769 --> 00:45:51.329 So then before you is the ordinance in its final reading for ordinance 2025-32. Any questions? 00:45:51.329 --> 00:45:58.489 Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers, aye. Klemm, aye. Johnson, aye. Parker, aye. 00:45:58.489 --> 00:46:03.970 And Shadle, aye. The ordinance passes five to zero. Item number 14 is the first reading 00:46:03.970 --> 00:46:07.210 of Ordinance 2025-33. Could you please read that? 00:46:07.210 --> 00:46:13.610 Ordinance approving special use permit application at 2600 West Pearl City Road, submitted by 00:46:13.610 --> 00:46:19.970 Harmony United Methodist Church to examine the special use of an R3 one-family resident 00:46:19.970 --> 00:46:27.369 zone property to allow for solar energy systems which utilize ground-mounted PV arrays per 00:46:27.369 --> 00:46:32.329 section 1250.01B20. Thank you. Director Duckman. 00:46:32.329 --> 00:46:33.809 Thank you, Madam Mayor. 00:46:33.809 --> 00:46:39.029 Staff received a special use application on March 2nd from Harmony Church for a solar 00:46:39.029 --> 00:46:43.529 energy system, essentially ground-mounted solar. 00:46:43.529 --> 00:46:50.440 I'll dim the lights so you can see it, or thank you all to person Parker. 00:46:50.440 --> 00:46:52.199 Just give a couple details here. 00:46:52.199 --> 00:46:59.760 As you can see, what they're requesting is this area right in here is where they're going 00:46:59.760 --> 00:47:05.079 are going to want to put the ground-mounted solar. 00:47:05.079 --> 00:47:07.400 This area in here, which they're allowed to do, 00:47:07.400 --> 00:47:09.000 is going to be on the structure. 00:47:09.000 --> 00:47:11.400 It's an accessory structure. 00:47:11.400 --> 00:47:13.760 And they're allowed to do that by right, 00:47:13.760 --> 00:47:18.159 but they're requesting to put solar panels ground-mounted 00:47:18.159 --> 00:47:20.039 in this location. 00:47:20.039 --> 00:47:25.279 So on May 1, the Zoning Board of Appeals 00:47:25.279 --> 00:47:28.440 recommended approval by a vote of five to zero 00:47:28.440 --> 00:47:29.440 Huffines. 00:47:29.440 --> 00:47:34.400 And on May 8th, the Planning Commission did not recommend approval. 00:47:34.400 --> 00:47:36.880 That vote was zero to six was zero abstentions. 00:47:36.880 --> 00:47:43.559 Now it's important to note that this actually would require, to pass, would require a majority 00:47:43.559 --> 00:47:48.519 vote since the Zoning Board of Appeals did recommend approval. 00:47:48.519 --> 00:47:49.519 I looked into that. 00:47:49.519 --> 00:47:53.119 I've double checked the ordinance today since the ZBA did recommend approval. 00:47:53.119 --> 00:47:55.599 It's a majority vote. 00:47:55.599 --> 00:48:02.000 Commission reviews it, makes recommendations, but ultimately does not have the authority 00:48:02.000 --> 00:48:04.960 to force a two-thirds majority to pass. 00:48:04.960 --> 00:48:12.239 So, you know, in looking at this application, staff reviewed it, want to be clear here that 00:48:12.239 --> 00:48:18.159 staff did not recommend approval for this, even though, so we're not in line with the 00:48:18.159 --> 00:48:22.440 Zoning Board of Appeals on their position. 00:48:22.440 --> 00:48:31.199 There was also some objections, Acting Public Works Director Steagall was one of the objectors 00:48:31.199 --> 00:48:32.199 at the ZBA. 00:48:32.199 --> 00:48:36.159 We also had a member of the public objecting from the ZBA and typically our objections 00:48:36.159 --> 00:48:40.720 are centering around visual pollution. 00:48:40.720 --> 00:48:45.239 Essentially people don't want to look at, you know, there's been complaints about the 00:48:45.239 --> 00:48:48.360 look of ground mounted solar as people drive by. 00:48:48.360 --> 00:48:55.720 So all that being said, staff is presenting this to you with not a recommendation from 00:48:55.720 --> 00:49:02.239 staff but the Zoning Board of Appeals has recommended approval. 00:49:02.239 --> 00:49:04.400 Is there a motion to move this forward? 00:49:04.400 --> 00:49:09.199 Alderman Klemm? 00:49:09.199 --> 00:49:18.210 I just wanted to make a statement that I will be opposed to this and it is in my area. 00:49:18.210 --> 00:49:21.409 Yeah, for discussion. 00:49:21.409 --> 00:49:26.409 So if there's not a first and a second, then it dies for the lack. 00:49:26.409 --> 00:49:29.400 Okay. 00:49:29.400 --> 00:49:30.400 Okay. 00:49:30.400 --> 00:49:31.400 Well, then we will move on. 00:49:31.400 --> 00:49:34.599 Item number 15 is the adoption of resolution 2025-46. 00:49:34.599 --> 00:49:38.199 Madam Clerk, could you please read this? 00:49:38.199 --> 00:49:43.440 Resolution approving client satisfaction offer an agreement extension with global payments 00:49:43.440 --> 00:49:47.559 direct for credit and debit card and check services. 00:49:47.559 --> 00:49:48.559 Thank you. 00:49:48.559 --> 00:49:49.559 Director Richter. 00:49:49.559 --> 00:49:50.679 Thank you, your honor. 00:49:50.679 --> 00:49:51.960 The City of Freeport has been... 00:49:51.960 --> 00:49:58.239 The City of Freeport has been with Global Payments Integrated since we converted financial software in 2020. 00:49:58.239 --> 00:50:06.239 Global Payments Integrated is our credit card processor for utility bills and miscellaneous city permits or fees. 00:50:06.239 --> 00:50:14.239 Our financial software, Tyler ERP10, supports only two credit card processors. 00:50:14.239 --> 00:50:23.239 First there's Global Payments Integrated and then Tyler also has their own credit card solution called Tyler Payments. 00:50:23.239 --> 00:50:32.239 The city charges a flat 3% fee if a resident chooses to use a credit card for utility payments or the miscellaneous fees. 00:50:32.239 --> 00:50:47.239 In addition to credit card fees, the city pays a $2 per transaction fee to author, to utilize the Tyler web portal that the payment is accepted through on, on the internet. 00:50:47.239 --> 00:50:56.239 The web portal is integrated with our cashiering module, so payment transactions can be seen in real time. 00:50:56.239 --> 00:51:02.199 So I went out to both of those companies to see what their best rates would be. 00:51:02.199 --> 00:51:10.920 Tyler Payments proposed a one and a half percent plus interchange fees from each type of credit card. 00:51:10.920 --> 00:51:16.280 So interchange fees are different per, you know, if you use a MasterCard, a Visa, Discover, 00:51:16.280 --> 00:51:20.760 they're all a little bit different, but the average is about one point five percent. 00:51:20.760 --> 00:51:26.079 However, Tyler also charges an additional dollar fifty per transaction. 00:51:26.079 --> 00:51:32.239 this would equal three percent of the amount charged plus a dollar fifty so for example if you charge 00:51:32.239 --> 00:51:37.039 a hundred dollars on your credit card the resulting fee would be four dollars and fifty cents 00:51:39.199 --> 00:51:45.599 i also went to global payments integrated their proposal was 2.79 percent of the charged amount 00:51:45.599 --> 00:51:50.559 so for example on a hundred dollars that would result in only two dollars and 79 cents 00:51:50.559 --> 00:51:59.559 The Finance Department is proposing a new two-year agreement at the rate of 2.79% with global payments integrated. 00:51:59.559 --> 00:52:08.559 The strategic plan alignment is responsive, efficient government, and I just request that we approve the extension. 00:52:08.559 --> 00:52:11.559 Thank you, Director Richter. Is there a motion to approve this resolution? 00:52:11.559 --> 00:52:12.559 So moved. 00:52:12.559 --> 00:52:13.559 Second. 00:52:13.559 --> 00:52:17.559 We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. 00:52:17.559 --> 00:52:21.480 Discussion on the resolution? 00:52:21.480 --> 00:52:23.519 Seeing none, Madam Clerk, would you please take the roll? 00:52:23.519 --> 00:52:24.360 Sellers? 00:52:24.360 --> 00:52:25.179 Aye. 00:52:25.179 --> 00:52:26.019 Klemm? 00:52:26.019 --> 00:52:26.860 Aye. 00:52:26.860 --> 00:52:27.679 Johnson? 00:52:27.679 --> 00:52:28.519 Aye. 00:52:28.519 --> 00:52:29.360 Parker? 00:52:29.360 --> 00:52:30.179 Aye. 00:52:30.179 --> 00:52:31.019 And Shadle? 00:52:31.019 --> 00:52:31.860 Aye. 00:52:31.860 --> 00:52:32.699 The resolution is adopted, five to zero. 00:52:32.699 --> 00:52:35.760 Item number 16 is the adoption of resolution 2025-47. 00:52:35.760 --> 00:52:36.880 Could you please read this? 00:52:36.880 --> 00:52:38.960 Resolution authorizing an amendment 00:52:38.960 --> 00:52:40.519 to the intergovernmental agreement 00:52:40.519 --> 00:52:43.400 for the operation of an enterprise zone 00:52:43.400 --> 00:52:45.960 for Diamond Sevincia Project. 00:52:45.960 --> 00:52:47.019 Thank you. 00:52:47.019 --> 00:52:51.230 Andrea Winter? 00:52:51.230 --> 00:52:53.030 This is simply referring to the project 00:52:53.030 --> 00:52:54.150 we talked about earlier. 00:52:54.150 --> 00:52:57.849 This is just a resolution authorizing the amendment to the IGA. 00:52:57.849 --> 00:53:02.329 The IGA between the six units of government is what makes the enterprise zone work. 00:53:02.329 --> 00:53:07.090 So any time there is a boundary expansion or any change to the enterprise zone, I need 00:53:07.090 --> 00:53:11.530 to go to all six units of government and ask for an amendment for that IGA. 00:53:11.530 --> 00:53:13.530 That's what this is. 00:53:13.530 --> 00:53:14.889 Happy to answer any questions. 00:53:14.889 --> 00:53:15.889 Thank you. 00:53:15.889 --> 00:53:16.889 Is there a motion to adopt? 00:53:16.889 --> 00:53:17.889 So moved. 00:53:17.889 --> 00:53:18.889 Second. 00:53:18.889 --> 00:53:23.670 We have a motion made by Alderman Sellers, seconded by Alderman Shadle. 00:53:23.670 --> 00:53:56.809 on the resolution. Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. And Shadle? Aye. That resolution is adopted 5-0. Thank you. Item number 17 is the adoption of resolution 2025-48. Would you please read this? Resolution approving construction engineering contract with Fehr Graham for 2025 water main projects. Thank you. Manager Boyer? Thank you, your honor. Fehr Graham has been our contract 00:53:56.809 --> 00:54:01.889 Heimerdinger for several years overseeing many jobs that we've done throughout the city. 00:54:01.889 --> 00:54:10.010 As this year we approached the road reconstruction projects, we are planning to replace about 00:54:10.010 --> 00:54:12.329 3,000 feet of water main. 00:54:12.329 --> 00:54:17.970 This is located, these are located on Carroll Avenue, Blackhawk Avenue, Harvey, Willow, 00:54:17.970 --> 00:54:22.309 and these four areas have significant number of water main breaks and results in boil orders 00:54:22.309 --> 00:54:26.449 and problems with the distribution system. 00:54:26.449 --> 00:54:36.769 The Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Fehrer Graham represents $337,500 and 00:54:36.769 --> 00:54:40.210 staff's recommendation is moved forward with the agreement. 00:54:40.210 --> 00:54:41.650 Is there a motion to adopt? 00:54:41.650 --> 00:54:42.650 So moved. 00:54:42.650 --> 00:54:43.650 Second. 00:54:43.650 --> 00:54:49.409 We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers, discussion on 00:54:49.409 --> 00:54:50.409 the resolution. 00:54:50.409 --> 00:54:55.019 Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 00:54:55.019 --> 00:54:56.019 Sellers? 00:54:56.019 --> 00:54:57.019 Aye. 00:54:57.019 --> 00:54:58.019 Klemm? 00:54:58.019 --> 00:54:59.019 Aye. 00:54:59.019 --> 00:55:06.460 and Shadle. The resolution is adopted five to zero. Item number 18 is the adoption of resolution 2025-49. 00:55:06.460 --> 00:55:11.099 Could you please read this? Resolution approving construction engineering contract with Fehr Graham 00:55:11.099 --> 00:55:17.179 for 2025 street projects. Thank you. Manager Boyer. Thank you your honor. The city of Freeport's bid 00:55:17.179 --> 00:55:22.940 design plans to reconstruct pavement and streets in Freeport. The 2025 project has been identified 00:55:22.940 --> 00:55:28.139 by the council in the five-year plan. The city is using a combination of funds from iDOT, motor 00:55:28.139 --> 00:55:34.539 for fuel tax, 1% local city funds and utility water, sewer storm, CIP to get the projects 00:55:34.539 --> 00:55:36.860 completed. 00:55:36.860 --> 00:55:40.980 Funding requires construction engineering and quality assurance as the previous contract 00:55:40.980 --> 00:55:48.980 and the city plans to fund the $225,000 construction engineering contract through the 2025 budget. 00:55:48.980 --> 00:55:52.279 Staff recommends moving forward with this resolution. 00:55:52.279 --> 00:55:53.279 Thank you. 00:55:53.279 --> 00:55:54.279 Is there a motion to adopt? 00:55:54.279 --> 00:55:55.279 So moved. 00:55:55.279 --> 00:55:56.279 Second. 00:55:56.279 --> 00:56:00.679 made by Alderman Shadle seconded by Alderman Johnson discussion on the 00:56:00.679 --> 00:56:08.279 resolution. I would just like to see if City Manager Boyer could at least give a 00:56:08.279 --> 00:56:14.000 description of the streets that you know from where to where so that everyone 00:56:14.000 --> 00:56:18.400 could I mean I have it in my notes but so they can see the streets that we are 00:56:18.400 --> 00:56:21.639 are going to be working on. 00:56:21.639 --> 00:56:23.480 I'd be happy to do that. 00:56:23.480 --> 00:56:28.720 But I've got Dr. Stekel here can go over that specifically. 00:56:28.720 --> 00:56:31.000 So the streets for this year's lineup 00:56:31.000 --> 00:56:33.800 that were selected by council last year 00:56:33.800 --> 00:56:38.000 is South Hans Drive from Meadows to South Street, 00:56:38.000 --> 00:56:40.960 West Cleveland Avenue from Burchard to Locust. 00:56:43.800 --> 00:56:46.599 So we won't be doing this section between Route 26. 00:56:46.599 --> 00:56:49.119 we won't do it with state highways. 00:56:49.119 --> 00:56:52.679 North Greenfield Drive from West Stevenson to Laurel, 00:56:52.679 --> 00:56:56.360 West Stevenson Street from Greenfield to Sunset. 00:56:57.519 --> 00:56:59.139 That's just the streets project. 00:56:59.139 --> 00:57:01.460 We also will be doing Carroll Avenue 00:57:01.460 --> 00:57:03.000 as part of that project. 00:57:03.000 --> 00:57:05.900 And that will go from Adams to Empire. 00:57:05.900 --> 00:57:08.400 And on the other water main project, 00:57:08.400 --> 00:57:13.400 we will also be doing Blackhawks Avenue from Empire to Dewey. 00:57:13.400 --> 00:57:23.659 We will also be doing Willow from Ridge to Laurel and we will also be doing 00:57:23.659 --> 00:57:30.079 Harvey from Lincoln to the end of that street and I'm sorry that name escapes 00:57:30.079 --> 00:57:35.779 me. Elizabeth Circle. Elizabeth Circle. It's a very aggressive timeline and the 00:57:35.779 --> 00:57:40.619 city staff will be paving all of those streets outside of Carroll Avenue with 00:57:40.619 --> 00:57:57.190 Sellers, Plum, Johnson, Parker, and Shadle. 00:57:57.190 --> 00:58:00.389 The resolution is adopted 5-0. 00:58:00.389 --> 00:58:03.349 Item number 19 is the adoption of resolution 2025-50. 00:58:03.349 --> 00:58:05.050 Could you please read this? 00:58:05.050 --> 00:58:11.670 Resolution approving renewal agreement with Ptolemy for rental registry platform. 00:58:11.670 --> 00:58:13.389 Thank you Madam Mayor. 00:58:13.389 --> 00:58:18.869 So last year in May 1st of 2024, the City of Freeport entered into an agreement with 00:58:18.869 --> 00:58:24.630 Ptolemy and at that time, the annual fee was $21,000 and there was an implementation fee 00:58:24.630 --> 00:58:27.150 of $4,000. 00:58:27.150 --> 00:58:32.309 Ptolemy has proposed to maintain the same annual fee of $21,000 and obviously there 00:58:32.309 --> 00:58:35.710 would be no $4,000 implementation fee. 00:58:35.710 --> 00:58:40.750 We've done metrics about Ptolemae and what they've done in the past year. 00:58:40.750 --> 00:58:46.550 They've identified, which in the past we've not been able to do, they've identified almost 00:58:46.550 --> 00:58:51.789 2,700 parcels in the city of Freeport as suspected rentals. 00:58:51.789 --> 00:58:57.550 On top of that, we were then able to send out mailed notices, email notices to these 00:58:57.550 --> 00:59:04.389 properties, and we were able to register more than 2,000 of these properties. 00:59:04.389 --> 00:59:10.550 So for 2025, our participation rate in the rental registry is 77%. 00:59:10.550 --> 00:59:16.829 Now prior to utilizing Ptolemae, our highest participation rate was 32% and that was only 00:59:16.829 --> 00:59:19.150 858 rental properties. 00:59:19.150 --> 00:59:23.550 So essentially we've more than doubled by implementing this software, we've more than 00:59:23.550 --> 00:59:25.550 doubled our participation rate. 00:59:25.550 --> 00:59:32.369 A couple of the highlights here is utilizing Ptolemae, we do not have to have our staff 00:59:32.369 --> 00:59:39.369 Enter paper applications into a spreadsheet, so that saves a massive amount of time. 00:59:39.369 --> 00:59:45.510 We've received a large amount of positive feedback from our landlords because they're now receiving 00:59:45.510 --> 00:59:48.610 instant notifications of code violations. 00:59:48.610 --> 00:59:49.970 It's an automated process. 00:59:49.970 --> 00:59:52.920 Williams, it's an automated process, so essentially as soon as our team issues a violation for 00:59:52.920 --> 00:59:59.280 grass problem with the property, this software actually, when you're a registered property, 00:59:59.280 --> 01:00:04.000 it instantly sends the notification because it has a, the software is able to read through 01:00:04.000 --> 01:00:06.519 our programs and then notify the landlord. 01:00:06.519 --> 01:00:13.159 So our landlords have been supportive of the progress so far. 01:00:13.159 --> 01:00:31.920 We've already collected $2,200 in late fees to date, and there's currently 606 properties 01:00:31.920 --> 01:00:38.039 that still need to register, and these properties on July 1st will be issued violations of $500 01:00:38.039 --> 01:00:45.719 Per-Unit, and those properties will then have hearing dates set for late August, early September 01:00:45.719 --> 01:00:47.039 through our adjudication process. 01:00:47.039 --> 01:00:52.280 So that being said, staff is recommending moving forward with the Ptolemae software. 01:00:52.280 --> 01:00:53.760 Thank you. 01:00:53.760 --> 01:00:55.400 Is there a motion to adopt? 01:00:55.400 --> 01:00:56.400 So moved. 01:00:56.400 --> 01:00:57.400 Second. 01:00:57.400 --> 01:01:02.579 We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Klemm. 01:01:02.579 --> 01:01:07.840 Discussion on the resolution. 01:01:07.840 --> 01:01:10.699 Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 01:01:10.699 --> 01:01:15.940 Hughes, Klemm, Johnson, Parker, and Shadle. 01:01:15.940 --> 01:01:18.980 The resolution is adopted 5-0. 01:01:18.980 --> 01:01:19.980 Item number 20. 01:01:19.980 --> 01:01:23.860 We're almost halfway there, guys. 01:01:23.860 --> 01:01:25.380 Adoption of resolution 2025-51. 01:01:25.380 --> 01:01:28.300 Would you please read this? 01:01:28.300 --> 01:01:32.619 Resolution approving agreement with Thayer for EV charger installation. 01:01:32.619 --> 01:01:33.619 Thank you. 01:01:33.619 --> 01:01:34.619 Manager Boyer. 01:01:34.619 --> 01:01:35.619 Thank you, Your Honor. 01:01:35.619 --> 01:01:41.179 The City of Freeport received $320,000 in 2025 EV charging grant funding through the 01:01:41.179 --> 01:01:46.420 Illinois EPA Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, or CEJA. 01:01:46.420 --> 01:01:49.139 The EV chargers are going to be placed in two locations. 01:01:49.139 --> 01:01:54.659 The first is the municipal lot near the post office and the second is in the Lindo lot. 01:01:54.659 --> 01:01:59.940 After more research, each location is planned to have four of the CP280 chargers due to 01:01:59.940 --> 01:02:02.139 the incentive programs. 01:02:02.139 --> 01:02:08.940 Additionally, ComEd has now confirmed grants to the City of Freeport equal to $640,000 01:02:08.940 --> 01:02:13.260 for the interconnection costs and make-ready incentives to both locations. 01:02:13.260 --> 01:02:18.079 Thayer and Fehr Graham have worked with ChargePoint and ComEd to maximize all funding opportunities 01:02:18.079 --> 01:02:20.000 over the last month. 01:02:20.000 --> 01:02:25.579 Potential outlining the cost of the project should be potentially nothing to only concrete 01:02:25.579 --> 01:02:31.900 paving and parking striping to the parking lot areas to make them fully ADA compliant. 01:02:31.900 --> 01:02:37.000 We currently have $180,000 budgeted for this project, but the cost participation with these 01:02:37.000 --> 01:02:40.780 grants should be far less for just restoration. 01:02:40.780 --> 01:02:46.179 ComEd grant rebates are only available until December 31st, 2025. 01:02:46.179 --> 01:02:52.900 As previously discussed, Darren Steekle, our Acting Public Works Director, informed the 01:02:52.900 --> 01:02:57.940 Council he would bring this back for approval for the built cost estimate with Thayer before 01:02:57.940 --> 01:02:59.519 continuing the project. 01:02:59.519 --> 01:03:05.420 and I have to say I'm extremely impressed and he has done an outstanding job especially 01:03:05.420 --> 01:03:09.159 on this one and I just want to say thank you for that. 01:03:09.159 --> 01:03:14.039 The City of Freeport's EV Charger Project was in the 2025 year budget and with grants 01:03:14.039 --> 01:03:23.960 of $960,000, $180,000 is budgeted to complete the project so staff request moving forward. 01:03:23.960 --> 01:03:55.210 Good job, Darren. Is there a motion to adopt this resolution? Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. Is there a discussion on this resolution? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. And Shadle? Aye. The resolution is adopted, 5-0. Item number 21 is the adoption of resolution 2025-52. Could you please read this? 01:03:55.210 --> 01:04:00.610 Resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with Freeport School District 145 for reimbursement 01:04:00.610 --> 01:04:03.369 of water sewer line replacement costs. 01:04:03.369 --> 01:04:04.369 Thank you. 01:04:04.369 --> 01:04:05.369 Manager Boyer. 01:04:05.369 --> 01:04:06.369 Thank you, Your Honor. 01:04:06.369 --> 01:04:11.690 The city's 2025 year projects are installing a new water main on Blackhawk Avenue near 01:04:11.690 --> 01:04:13.329 Blackhawk School. 01:04:13.329 --> 01:04:18.750 Darren Steekle contacted Freeport School District 145 to include them in the collaboration of 01:04:18.750 --> 01:04:23.010 joining our project design and construction to replace their troubled commercial water 01:04:23.010 --> 01:04:36.769 FSD 145 has primarily agreed to reimburse the city of Freeport for all costs up to $25,500 01:04:36.769 --> 01:04:40.349 for the full replacement of their commercial water service, which they are responsible 01:04:40.349 --> 01:04:42.670 for by code and ordinance. 01:04:42.670 --> 01:04:48.329 If the intergovernmental agreement is approved by council tonight, it will also go to the 01:04:48.329 --> 01:04:53.010 FSD 145's next board meeting for their review and approval and the city would 01:04:53.010 --> 01:04:57.570 pay for the water service to the awarded contractor and then seek reimbursement 01:04:57.570 --> 01:05:03.269 for the full cost from the school district. Staff recommends collaborating 01:05:03.269 --> 01:05:07.949 with FSD 145 to save the school district funding on replacing the service which 01:05:07.949 --> 01:05:11.510 they're having issues with while the street and water main are being replaced. 01:05:11.510 --> 01:05:17.510 Is there a motion to adopt? Second. Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by 01:05:17.510 --> 01:05:27.829 Alderman Sellers. Discussion on the ordinance. I just want to commend whoever thought of getting 01:05:27.829 --> 01:05:35.869 this done during the project that this is the time to do this and to see the school district and the 01:05:35.869 --> 01:05:43.510 city work together is phenomenal to get this done probably in a lesser degree of cost for the school 01:05:43.510 --> 01:06:01.250 Settler, Huffines, Huffines, Huffines, Sellers, Klem, Johnson, Parker, Shadle. 01:06:01.250 --> 01:06:06.150 Item 22, the adaption of Resolution 2025-53. 01:06:06.150 --> 01:06:09.769 Resolution approving memorandum of understanding between the City of Freeport and Freeport 01:06:09.769 --> 01:06:11.529 Arts Center for sculpture walk. 01:06:11.529 --> 01:06:12.529 Thank you. 01:06:12.529 --> 01:06:13.529 Director Huffines. 01:06:13.529 --> 01:06:14.529 Thank you, Mayor. 01:06:14.529 --> 01:06:20.329 In the fall of 2024, the city of Freeport created an arts and culture commission. 01:06:20.329 --> 01:06:24.130 Since our first meeting, we've been working on creating a sculpture walk for the sculpture 01:06:24.130 --> 01:06:29.449 pads that were installed as a part of the Chicago streetscape project. 01:06:29.449 --> 01:06:33.610 The locations of the pads are on the map, which is on the screen. 01:06:33.610 --> 01:06:40.650 A sculpture walk is a curated public art experience where sculptures are displayed for the public 01:06:40.650 --> 01:06:42.150 to enjoy. 01:06:42.150 --> 01:06:46.389 The purpose of this agenda item is to create a memorandum of understanding between the 01:06:46.389 --> 01:06:49.489 Freeport Art Museum and the City of Freeport. 01:06:49.489 --> 01:06:54.510 We believe by working together, we can leverage resources to achieve a more impactful outcome 01:06:54.510 --> 01:06:58.150 for the community than either party can do alone. 01:06:58.150 --> 01:07:01.690 The MOU lists the obligations for each party. 01:07:01.690 --> 01:07:07.550 The Freeport Art Museum has the networking in place to solicit artists, manage submissions 01:07:07.550 --> 01:07:10.809 and underwrite the costs of the artist fees. 01:07:10.809 --> 01:07:14.929 The other reason this is beneficial for the city is because the Freeport Art Museum will 01:07:14.929 --> 01:07:17.210 finance our first sculpture walk. 01:07:17.210 --> 01:07:22.489 It was very important to the city council that no money be used from the city's budget 01:07:22.489 --> 01:07:24.529 for the Arts and Culture Commission. 01:07:24.529 --> 01:07:28.750 And without financial support, we cannot create the sculpture walk. 01:07:28.750 --> 01:07:33.449 City staff recommends approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Freeport Art Museum 01:07:33.449 --> 01:07:39.130 and it supports the strategic plan through vibrant arts and culture experiences as well 01:07:39.130 --> 01:07:41.429 Hector, 01:07:41.429 --> 01:07:44.029 And these are all key, 01:07:44.029 --> 01:07:46.789 Drive connections and business 01:07:46.789 --> 01:07:47.970 partnerships. 01:07:47.970 --> 01:07:51.750 Thank you. 01:07:51.750 --> 01:07:53.449 Attorney cox I think you 01:07:53.449 --> 01:07:54.929 want to add anything? 01:07:54.929 --> 01:07:59.210 I know you're a part of pulling 01:07:59.210 --> 01:08:00.389 that together. 01:08:00.389 --> 01:08:02.429 I'll first need, ladies I see 01:08:02.429 --> 01:08:03.670 you walked in is there anything 01:08:03.670 --> 01:08:05.349 you would like to add? 01:08:05.349 --> 01:08:07.730 Okay, I'll entertain a motion to 01:08:07.730 --> 01:08:08.329 adopt. 01:08:08.329 --> 01:08:08.909 So moved. 01:08:08.909 --> 01:08:09.510 Second. 01:08:09.510 --> 01:08:11.429 We have a motion made by Alderman 01:08:11.429 --> 01:08:12.409 Shadle, seconded by Alderman 01:08:12.409 --> 01:08:12.909 Sellers. 01:08:12.909 --> 01:08:13.409 Discussion. 01:08:13.409 --> 01:08:18.529 just for a year the it's good for a year do do we revisit it in a year or is it 01:08:18.529 --> 01:08:25.010 long-standing or I think the intent is to revisit it in a year yes okay and then I 01:08:25.010 --> 01:08:29.930 just had a comment for the public okay from what I understand from talking with 01:08:29.930 --> 01:08:36.449 Ashley and Jessica that artists from all over are able to apply send in an 01:08:36.449 --> 01:08:40.609 application for any of their artwork so if you know any artists they can go 01:08:40.609 --> 01:08:42.609 and the city. 01:08:42.609 --> 01:08:45.609 They will go online on the city under the arts commission and 01:08:45.609 --> 01:08:48.609 they will find an application there that they can apply and 01:08:48.609 --> 01:08:52.609 put art, apply for putting the art in the city. 01:08:52.609 --> 01:08:59.609 And the deadline, the deadline was May 30th, but I was told 01:08:59.609 --> 01:09:03.609 that that will be extended probably until June 30th. 01:09:03.609 --> 01:09:05.609 It's a possibility, right? 01:09:05.609 --> 01:09:07.609 Is that right, Ashley? 01:09:07.609 --> 01:09:13.489 Art, and they would like to have it displayed in the city, have them go and look. 01:09:13.489 --> 01:09:14.489 Thank you. 01:09:14.489 --> 01:09:16.609 Alderman Sellers. 01:09:16.609 --> 01:09:23.489 I would just like to say that it would be, it's a great addition to the art museum that 01:09:23.489 --> 01:09:32.210 is being, the new art building downtown on the corner of State and Exchange. 01:09:32.210 --> 01:09:38.109 so I think it would be just great just having this to build it up for when the new art museum 01:09:38.109 --> 01:09:41.970 comes so I'm very proud to be a part of it. 01:09:41.970 --> 01:09:45.670 Alderman Johnson? 01:09:45.670 --> 01:09:47.989 The other thing is anyone from the 01:09:47.989 --> 01:09:53.680 is anyone from the public can go to the Arts Commission's meetings and so when 01:09:53.680 --> 01:09:59.159 they're going to be picking the sculptures that will be displayed 01:09:59.159 --> 01:10:04.560 downtown anyone from the public is able to go to that meeting and have input in 01:10:04.560 --> 01:10:08.779 that meeting they meet the first Thursday of every month correct at the 01:10:08.779 --> 01:10:13.239 library at what time it is the first Thursday of every month but it is here 01:10:13.239 --> 01:10:18.760 It's here in the council chambers at 5 p.m. So just an FYI. 01:10:18.760 --> 01:10:23.319 Alderman Parker? Yes, I had quite a few questions on this this morning. I 01:10:23.319 --> 01:10:28.239 contacted Ashley and she answered them all very good. So it made a big difference. 01:10:28.239 --> 01:10:33.600 Thank you. So I was wondering if maybe Director Huffines or if Jessica if you 01:10:33.600 --> 01:10:38.600 could just speak to I know there were some concerns about safety and you know 01:10:38.600 --> 01:10:42.960 there was a discussion with chief about that and how would can you just explain 01:10:42.960 --> 01:10:46.239 that as far as dimensions or how that might look so that way that can kind of 01:10:46.239 --> 01:10:51.800 just bring some clarity to any of those types of questions of people that have. 01:10:51.800 --> 01:11:01.140 Okay, so as the sculptures, as artists submit their sculptures to the 01:11:01.140 --> 01:11:08.739 Commission for consideration, we'll have an opportunity to look at each presented 01:11:08.739 --> 01:11:11.739 and I have worked with artists who are very well versed in 01:11:11.739 --> 01:11:15.739 the kinds of work and evaluate whether it would be a good 01:11:15.739 --> 01:11:20.739 appropriate size for each pad, each location. 01:11:20.739 --> 01:11:26.739 And so most of these artists, they do this for a living. 01:11:26.739 --> 01:11:31.739 They submit sculptures made specifically for a public 01:11:31.739 --> 01:11:36.739 outdoor display. So they're really well versed at the 01:11:36.739 --> 01:11:42.260 Winslow, that are both safe and appropriate for outdoor display. 01:11:42.260 --> 01:11:46.699 But we'll have an opportunity as a commission to evaluate each piece. 01:11:46.699 --> 01:11:55.939 And I know we'll be working with the officials to ensure their proper installation and safety 01:11:55.939 --> 01:11:58.060 for the community. 01:11:58.060 --> 01:11:59.060 Thank you. 01:11:59.060 --> 01:12:01.020 Any other questions or insight, Director? 01:12:01.020 --> 01:12:07.939 The only additional thing to add is that we will be able to, we know that each pad is 01:12:07.939 --> 01:12:14.020 different and that you have to pay attention to which type of sculpture can fit on each 01:12:14.020 --> 01:12:18.800 pad based on where it's located in reference to stop signs and fire hydrants. 01:12:18.800 --> 01:12:21.420 That will be taken into account. 01:12:21.420 --> 01:12:23.260 Any issues with that statement, Chief? 01:12:23.260 --> 01:12:29.279 Well, we just had the meeting on Thursday, so I did drive downtown and looked at some 01:12:29.279 --> 01:12:33.319 Bates, and all of the other people that we've talked to. 01:12:33.319 --> 01:12:36.319 And we've done some of the pads and everything. 01:12:36.319 --> 01:12:40.520 And talked to Ashley, and basically what she just said, 01:12:40.520 --> 01:12:43.800 that we put the appropriate size sculpture on the pads 01:12:43.800 --> 01:12:46.920 so it doesn't interfere with stop signs and that. 01:12:46.920 --> 01:12:49.960 Any other discussion? 01:12:49.960 --> 01:12:51.439 Thank you, Jessica. 01:12:51.439 --> 01:12:54.479 Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? 01:12:54.479 --> 01:12:55.000 Sellers? 01:12:55.000 --> 01:12:55.479 Aye. 01:12:55.479 --> 01:12:55.979 Klemm? 01:12:55.979 --> 01:12:56.479 Aye. 01:12:56.479 --> 01:12:57.000 Johnson? 01:12:57.000 --> 01:12:57.520 Aye. 01:12:57.520 --> 01:12:58.020 Parker? 01:12:58.020 --> 01:12:58.520 Aye. 01:12:58.520 --> 01:13:03.479 thank you item number 23 is the adoption of resolution 2025 54 could you please read this 01:13:03.479 --> 01:13:10.600 resolution awarding facade improvement grant to 20 to 22 west main street thank you director duckman 01:13:10.600 --> 01:13:15.239 thank you madam mayor so i'm going to read one memo but i'll i'll reiterate it again 01:13:16.199 --> 01:13:22.039 for our facade improvement grant program so essentially the historic preservation committee 01:13:22.039 --> 01:13:28.720 C. reviewed two applications for the facade improvement grant on April 15th of 2025. 01:13:28.720 --> 01:13:33.199 And this year, our budget for the facade improvement grant is $25,000. 01:13:33.199 --> 01:13:37.239 This is funded through our downtown TIF. 01:13:37.239 --> 01:13:43.520 The total request from both applicants equal $25,000, so there is enough money in the budget 01:13:43.520 --> 01:13:46.060 to approve both applications. 01:13:46.060 --> 01:13:52.140 For the specific ordinance here, this is for 20 to 22 West Main Street. 01:13:52.140 --> 01:13:56.420 The applicant is Jen Yeager, and she is an esthetician. 01:13:56.420 --> 01:14:00.760 And the address is 20 to 22 West Main Street. 01:14:00.760 --> 01:14:02.640 That's the old Amity's Attic. 01:14:02.640 --> 01:14:09.300 So if you kind of look up there, you can see it's going to be a complete renovation. 01:14:09.300 --> 01:14:11.439 They're proposing to do downtown uppers. 01:14:11.439 --> 01:14:15.659 But really focus here on the transformation they're going to do with that facade. 01:14:15.659 --> 01:14:16.659 Huffines. 01:14:16.659 --> 01:14:19.180 It's a pretty exciting, pretty cool project. 01:14:19.180 --> 01:14:27.739 And their actual total costs for the project are close to $100,000 that they're going to 01:14:27.739 --> 01:14:28.739 invest in the property. 01:14:28.739 --> 01:14:32.659 Per our rules, the most that they can request is $15,000. 01:14:32.659 --> 01:14:35.220 So it's a reimbursement grant. 01:14:35.220 --> 01:14:38.340 Once they complete the work, the city would reimburse them. 01:14:38.340 --> 01:14:43.380 They received a, we score, it's a competitive grant. 01:14:43.380 --> 01:14:50.920 So their score out of 100 was 99 and staff is recommending approval or recommending moving 01:14:50.920 --> 01:14:54.539 this recommending approval of this resolution. 01:14:54.539 --> 01:14:56.140 Is there a motion to adopt? 01:14:56.140 --> 01:14:57.140 So moved. 01:14:57.140 --> 01:14:58.140 Second. 01:14:58.140 --> 01:15:01.460 The motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. 01:15:01.460 --> 01:15:02.460 Discussion on this resolution? 01:15:02.460 --> 01:15:06.869 Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 01:15:06.869 --> 01:15:07.869 Sellers? 01:15:07.869 --> 01:15:08.869 Aye. 01:15:08.869 --> 01:15:09.869 Klemm? 01:15:09.869 --> 01:15:10.869 Aye. 01:15:10.869 --> 01:15:11.869 Johnson? 01:15:11.869 --> 01:15:12.869 Aye. 01:15:12.869 --> 01:15:13.869 Parker? 01:15:13.869 --> 01:15:14.869 Aye. 01:15:14.869 --> 01:15:20.869 Item number 24 is the adoption of resolution 20-25-55. Could you please read this? 01:15:20.869 --> 01:15:27.869 Resolution awarding façade improvement grant to 2-6 East Stevenson Street. 01:15:27.869 --> 01:15:29.869 Thank you, Director Duckman. 01:15:29.869 --> 01:15:39.869 Thank you, Madam Mayor. So this is a similar situation here. This was one of the other property that had sent an application in for the façade improvement grant. 01:15:39.869 --> 01:15:45.989 Hans, this specific property is known as the Smith Building, 260 Stevenson Street. 01:15:45.989 --> 01:15:48.829 The current owner is Victor De Luna. 01:15:48.829 --> 01:15:56.310 This property, what's being proposed is a $67,000 masonry and tuck pointing renovation 01:15:56.310 --> 01:15:59.029 of this property. 01:15:59.029 --> 01:16:03.350 And the applicant requested $10,000 for this. 01:16:03.350 --> 01:16:06.949 And the score of this property was a 75. 01:16:06.949 --> 01:16:10.510 Staff is recommending approval of the resolution. 01:16:10.510 --> 01:16:11.989 Is there a motion to adopt? 01:16:11.989 --> 01:16:13.069 So moved. 01:16:13.069 --> 01:16:14.390 Second. 01:16:14.390 --> 01:16:17.189 We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, 01:16:17.189 --> 01:16:19.029 seconded by Alderman Johnson. 01:16:19.029 --> 01:16:20.550 Discussion on the resolution? 01:16:20.550 --> 01:16:21.069 I just have. 01:16:21.069 --> 01:16:21.869 Alderman Sellers? 01:16:21.869 --> 01:16:24.789 So once they get the tuck pointing done, 01:16:24.789 --> 01:16:26.750 what are they going to do with the building? 01:16:26.750 --> 01:16:28.270 Do they have any plans? 01:16:28.270 --> 01:16:32.229 Well, this is actually a preservation effort here. 01:16:32.229 --> 01:16:35.829 There is definitely some structural issues in the wall, 01:16:35.829 --> 01:16:38.909 and they really, the owner needs to fix the property. 01:16:38.909 --> 01:16:40.670 So they, we've been working, 01:16:40.670 --> 01:16:43.189 staff has been working with this property owner. 01:16:43.189 --> 01:16:44.750 They do not have, you know, 01:16:44.750 --> 01:16:47.029 they're not turning it into condos at the moment. 01:16:47.029 --> 01:16:51.029 They don't have a plan or, you know, housing of any sort. 01:16:51.029 --> 01:16:53.470 I wish I could say that the owner did, 01:16:53.470 --> 01:16:57.670 but this is simply a move here to restore the building 01:16:57.670 --> 01:16:59.609 so that hopefully something can be done with it, 01:16:59.609 --> 01:17:03.699 essentially save the building. 01:17:03.699 --> 01:17:05.060 Thank you. 01:17:05.060 --> 01:17:06.100 Any other discussion? 01:17:06.100 --> 01:17:14.260 Madam Clerk please take the roll. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. 01:17:14.260 --> 01:17:20.659 And Shadle? Aye. And that resolution is adopted five to zero. Item number 25 is the adoption 01:17:20.659 --> 01:17:25.819 of resolution 2025-56. Could you please read this? Resolution authorizing and directing 01:17:25.819 --> 01:17:30.779 city staff to go out to bid for a Westwood water main extension on Stevenson Street from 01:17:30.779 --> 01:17:36.020 Bradmar Drive to the city limits and the addition of seven fire hydrants. Thank you, Manager. 01:17:36.020 --> 01:17:40.859 Thank you your honor as we've discussed this is the the westward water main 01:17:40.859 --> 01:17:45.300 extension would start at Bradmar and head out west on Stevenson. It would 01:17:45.300 --> 01:17:50.539 service 11 residents. It would also provide water to Highland College as 01:17:50.539 --> 01:17:56.600 well as to Open Bible. Highland College plans a research crop out there that 01:17:56.600 --> 01:18:01.460 will be providing the water for the restrooms. So we've discussed this and 01:18:01.460 --> 01:18:05.939 staff would like City Council resolution to move forward so that we can begin the 01:18:05.939 --> 01:18:07.020 Fitting Process. 01:18:08.060 --> 01:18:09.180 Is there a motion to adopt? 01:18:09.180 --> 01:18:10.020 So do. 01:18:10.020 --> 01:18:11.859 So, second. 01:18:11.859 --> 01:18:13.420 A motion made by Alderman Klemm, 01:18:13.420 --> 01:18:15.460 seconded by Alderman Shadle. 01:18:15.460 --> 01:18:16.979 Discussion? 01:18:16.979 --> 01:18:18.460 Darren. 01:18:18.460 --> 01:18:20.340 I'd just like to comment that the city 01:18:20.340 --> 01:18:24.140 has had very favorable bids in the last cycle 01:18:24.140 --> 01:18:25.180 that we've been running through, 01:18:25.180 --> 01:18:28.739 so it seems like there's a contractor urgency 01:18:28.739 --> 01:18:30.340 to have work, so it should hopefully 01:18:30.340 --> 01:18:35.020 have a competitive process here to reduce some of the costs. 01:18:35.020 --> 01:18:35.859 Alderman Shadle? 01:18:35.859 --> 01:18:36.699 Alderman Sellers? 01:18:36.699 --> 01:18:43.180 All Newman Sellers So this would just take care of the situation 01:18:43.180 --> 01:18:48.260 that we had with Open Bible and making them, they're going to pay for their connection 01:18:48.260 --> 01:18:52.979 and anybody else that needs to be connected, they will take care of their parts, right? 01:18:52.979 --> 01:18:53.979 That's correct. 01:18:53.979 --> 01:18:56.819 They're going to be doing their hookup, which amounts to about $50,000. 01:18:56.819 --> 01:19:01.020 They're going to actually provide an additional $15,000 for the project. 01:19:01.020 --> 01:19:02.340 Thank you. 01:19:02.340 --> 01:19:07.659 So yeah, that's normal, only when Sellers, when someone connects from the project being 01:19:07.659 --> 01:19:11.220 completed, then they connect to it. So that's their own expense, which they're doing just 01:19:11.220 --> 01:19:16.460 like everybody else. So, but in case you didn't catch what he just said, they're kicking in 01:19:16.460 --> 01:19:21.979 an additional 15,000 just in good faith, because the project really needs to get going. I mean, 01:19:21.979 --> 01:19:29.619 we've got space for 217 children in daycare that could be compromised if this doesn't 01:19:29.619 --> 01:19:30.619 get done. 01:19:30.619 --> 01:19:37.579 Madam Mayor. Alderman Johnson. Okay, we've got this paid for then, Manager Boyer. 01:19:37.579 --> 01:19:47.640 This will be coming from the utility fund reserve. Okay. 01:19:47.640 --> 01:19:56.189 Any other discussion? Madam Clerk please take the roll. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. And Shadle? Aye. 01:19:56.189 --> 01:20:03.390 The resolution is approved, adopted 5-0. Thank you. Item number 26, could you please read the approval of this bid? 01:20:03.390 --> 01:20:11.390 Bid opening on April 24th for rehabilitation of 925 South Hyde Avenue. Thank you. Director Duckman. 01:20:11.390 --> 01:20:32.390 Thank you, Madam Mayor. So, this bid opening was part of our Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation where we have a total of $550,000 and of that, $64,000 is for Grant Administration and $486,000 goes to the Rehabilitations of Homes along our Adams Avenue corridor. 01:20:32.390 --> 01:21:02.390 and so this particular part property is for 925 South Hyde we had our bid opening on April 24th of 2025 and we received one bid of there was only one contractor bidding and it was for $48,330 by CMM and Associates some of the highlights this property is going to receive new flooring new windows new plumbing and with all that being said staff is recommending approval of this bid 01:21:02.390 --> 01:21:05.590 Thank you. Is there a motion to approve? 01:21:05.590 --> 01:21:07.189 So moved. Second. 01:21:07.189 --> 01:21:11.750 The motion made by Alderman Sellers, seconded by Alderman Shadle. Discussion on the bid. 01:21:14.340 --> 01:21:16.579 Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers? 01:21:17.380 --> 01:21:18.579 Aye. Klemm? 01:21:18.579 --> 01:21:19.939 Aye. Johnson? 01:21:19.939 --> 01:21:21.060 Aye. Parker? 01:21:21.060 --> 01:21:22.100 Aye. And Shadle? 01:21:22.100 --> 01:21:24.420 Aye. The bid is approved, five to zero. 01:21:25.140 --> 01:21:27.460 Item number 27, another bid. Could you please read? 01:21:27.460 --> 01:21:35.020 Bid opening on the same date, April 24 for rehabilitation of 909 South Chippewa. 01:21:35.020 --> 01:21:36.619 And Director Duckman. 01:21:36.619 --> 01:21:37.819 Thank you, Madam Mayor. 01:21:37.819 --> 01:21:44.020 Again, this was part of our community development block grant, housing rehabilitation, and this 01:21:44.020 --> 01:21:48.619 particular property, 909 South Chippewa, we had the bid opening on April 24, 2025. 01:21:48.619 --> 01:21:54.420 Again, we had one contractor submit a bid, it was also CMM and Associates, and they are 01:21:54.420 --> 01:21:59.020 are the lowest responsible bidder at $43,735. 01:21:59.020 --> 01:22:02.199 Couple highlights for this rehabilitation is a new furnace, 01:22:02.199 --> 01:22:04.819 hot water heater, new windows, flooring, 01:22:04.819 --> 01:22:06.140 and plumbing in the kitchen. 01:22:06.140 --> 01:22:08.300 And that being said, 01:22:08.300 --> 01:22:10.899 staff is recommending approval of this bid. 01:22:10.899 --> 01:22:12.460 Is there such a motion? 01:22:12.460 --> 01:22:13.420 So moved. 01:22:13.420 --> 01:22:14.500 Second. 01:22:14.500 --> 01:22:15.939 Motion made by Alderman Shadle, 01:22:15.939 --> 01:22:17.500 seconded by Alderman Sellers. 01:22:17.500 --> 01:22:19.180 Discussion on the bid? 01:22:19.180 --> 01:22:20.539 I'd just like to ask. Yes. 01:22:20.539 --> 01:22:22.899 I know you said 48,000 for Hyde. 01:22:22.899 --> 01:22:24.140 What was it on Chippewa? 01:22:24.140 --> 01:22:44.489 So I don't get confused. All right. 909 South Chippewa was $43,735. 925 South Hyde was $48,330. 01:22:44.489 --> 01:22:52.489 Okay. Thank you. Yes. Any other discussion? Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers? 01:22:52.489 --> 01:23:22.489 Klemm, Johnson, Parker, and Shadle. The motion is approved five to zero. Item number 28, another bid. Please read. The third bid opening on April 24th was for rehabilitation of 621 East Pleasant. Thank you, Director Duckman. Thank you, Madam Mayor. So 621 East Pleasant, again, this is part of our community development block grant housing rehabilitation and 621 East Pleasant. This bid was held 01:23:22.489 --> 01:23:28.569 also on April 24th of 2025 and this particular property again CMM and 01:23:28.569 --> 01:23:32.729 Associates was the only contractor that submitted a bid and they came in at 01:23:32.729 --> 01:23:40.970 $59,860. This particular property had a new roof, new porch, new gutters, and 01:23:40.970 --> 01:23:45.649 electrical work and that being said staff is recommending approval of this 01:23:45.649 --> 01:23:47.649 and 01:23:49.329 --> 01:23:51.329 Huffines. 01:23:52.750 --> 01:23:54.750 I move. 01:23:56.250 --> 01:23:58.250 I second. 01:24:00.170 --> 01:24:01.170 Motion made by Ollerman Sellers, seconded by Ollerman 01:24:01.170 --> 01:24:03.170 Klemm. Discussion on this bid. 01:24:06.550 --> 01:24:08.550 I just want to know the price again. 01:24:09.770 --> 01:24:11.770 Sure. The price is $59,860. 01:24:12.770 --> 01:24:14.770 Thank you. 01:24:15.649 --> 01:24:21.689 Item number 29 is another bid. Could you please read? This bid opening was on April 01:24:21.689 --> 01:24:30.050 29th for MFT materials 25-000000-01-GM. Thank you. 01:24:30.050 --> 01:24:35.890 Manager Boyer? Thank you, your honor. The city had bids for the annual maintenance 01:24:35.890 --> 01:24:42.890 project for roads. We bid hot mix asphalt. The winning bidder was Helm. The total 01:24:42.890 --> 01:24:50.130 Cost, well the cost per ton was $63.10 delivered, which is actually a phenomenal price, maybe 01:24:50.130 --> 01:24:52.970 the best price we've had in the last five years. 01:24:52.970 --> 01:25:00.529 So staff requests council move forward and approve this resolution for the 2025 MFT. 01:25:00.529 --> 01:25:01.529 Thank you. 01:25:01.529 --> 01:25:02.529 Is there a motion to approve? 01:25:02.529 --> 01:25:03.529 So moved. 01:25:03.529 --> 01:25:04.529 Second. 01:25:04.529 --> 01:25:09.890 We have a motion made by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Shadle. 01:25:09.890 --> 01:25:12.649 Any discussion on this approval? 01:25:12.649 --> 01:25:16.420 Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 01:25:16.420 --> 01:25:17.420 Sellers? 01:25:17.420 --> 01:25:18.420 Aye. 01:25:18.420 --> 01:25:19.420 Klemm? 01:25:19.420 --> 01:25:20.420 Aye. 01:25:20.420 --> 01:25:21.420 Johnson? 01:25:21.420 --> 01:25:22.420 Aye. 01:25:22.420 --> 01:25:23.420 Parker? 01:25:23.420 --> 01:25:24.420 Aye. 01:25:24.420 --> 01:25:25.420 And Shadle? 01:25:25.420 --> 01:25:26.420 Aye. 01:25:26.420 --> 01:25:27.420 And that bid is approved, five to zero. 01:25:27.420 --> 01:25:28.420 Item number 30, is it another bid approval? 01:25:28.420 --> 01:25:29.539 Could you please read this? 01:25:29.539 --> 01:25:35.460 This bid was opened on May 6, 2025 for the Carroll Avenue Water Main and Street Improvements 01:25:35.460 --> 01:25:36.460 Project. 01:25:36.460 --> 01:25:37.460 Manager Boyer? 01:25:37.460 --> 01:25:43.359 Thank you, your honor. City held a public bid opening on May 6th for the Carroll Street Road and Water Main Improvement Project. 01:25:44.100 --> 01:25:48.859 Carroll Street has significantly aged original Water Main from the late 1890s. 01:25:49.180 --> 01:25:52.300 The street has old railroad trolley trestles underneath 01:25:52.859 --> 01:25:55.340 that are showing up through the pavement and creating 01:25:56.060 --> 01:26:02.979 washboarding. Carroll is a main artery of the local road system in the area and this segment of reconstruction will be from Adams Avenue to 01:26:02.979 --> 01:26:07.619 Empire. This infrastructure project was targeted and identified in council's five-year plan. 01:26:08.340 --> 01:26:16.100 City staff received free bids for the project. Helm Group's free port was the lowest responsive 01:26:16.100 --> 01:26:26.100 bidder at $1,528,338.50. The water and sewer project was planned for in the 2025 budget, 01:26:26.739 --> 01:26:30.979 and staff requests moving forward with the bid from Helm Group. 01:26:30.979 --> 01:26:38.140 Is there a motion to approve? So I'll move. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman 01:26:38.140 --> 01:26:46.859 Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. Discussion? If I could please? Yeah. This is a very 01:26:46.859 --> 01:26:53.539 worthy candidate of this project. This street is in deplorable condition and 01:26:53.539 --> 01:27:01.720 this is going to be a big plus for this summer. There's no further discussion. 01:27:01.720 --> 01:27:07.640 Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. 01:27:07.640 --> 01:27:13.600 And Shadle? Aye. That bid is approved five to zero. Item number 31, another bid 01:27:13.600 --> 01:27:18.680 approval. Could you please read this? This bid opening on May 13th at 10 a.m. was 01:27:18.680 --> 01:27:23.399 the contractor water main and street projects for Blackhawk, Willow, and Harvey 01:27:23.399 --> 01:27:27.880 with city crews doing the paving. Thank you. Manager Boyer? Thank you, Your Honor. 01:27:27.880 --> 01:27:34.880 The city held a public bid opening on May 13th for South Blackhawk Avenue, Harvey Avenue, and Willow Avenue 01:27:35.399 --> 01:27:38.000 for the water main improvement project. 01:27:38.000 --> 01:27:43.840 So each of these projects has a large number of water main break-in issues that we discussed earlier when we approved the Fehr Graham 01:27:44.199 --> 01:27:45.560 construction engineering 01:27:45.560 --> 01:27:53.359 contract. So city staff received four bids for this project. Fisher Excavating a Freeport was the lowest responsive bidder at 01:27:53.359 --> 01:27:58.880 at $1,233,392.70, which was actually 01:27:58.880 --> 01:28:00.960 below engineer estimate. 01:28:00.960 --> 01:28:05.000 The water and street project was planned in the 2025 budget. 01:28:05.000 --> 01:28:06.880 And the project funding will come 01:28:06.880 --> 01:28:10.760 from local funds of the 1% sales tax 01:28:10.760 --> 01:28:12.399 that we approved last year. 01:28:12.399 --> 01:28:15.720 So staff asked council to move forward with the fisher 01:28:15.720 --> 01:28:18.319 excavating bid. 01:28:18.319 --> 01:28:19.479 Is there a motion to approve? 01:28:19.479 --> 01:28:20.520 So moved. 01:28:20.520 --> 01:28:21.600 Second. 01:28:21.600 --> 01:28:25.260 Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. 01:28:25.260 --> 01:28:26.760 Discussion on this bid. 01:28:26.760 --> 01:28:27.420 I just have one. 01:28:27.420 --> 01:28:28.800 Yes. 01:28:28.800 --> 01:28:30.840 With Black Hawk being such a long street, 01:28:30.840 --> 01:28:33.840 where is it going to stop and end with Black Hawk? 01:28:33.840 --> 01:28:35.680 Empire to what was it? 01:28:35.680 --> 01:28:36.239 Dewey. 01:28:36.239 --> 01:28:38.800 Empire to Dewey. 01:28:38.800 --> 01:28:43.399 If I could, Mayor, just want to make one correction on this. 01:28:43.399 --> 01:28:47.399 The money will be split between the 1% for the streets, 01:28:47.399 --> 01:28:49.859 and then the utility would be paying for the water main. 01:28:49.859 --> 01:28:58.020 so just clarifying that thank you any other discussion and clerk please take 01:28:58.020 --> 01:29:06.539 the roll Sellers aye Clem aye Johnson aye Parker aye and Shadle aye and that bid 01:29:06.539 --> 01:29:12.340 is awarded five to zero item number 32 could you please read this bid approval 01:29:12.340 --> 01:29:18.239 this bid was also held May 13th at 1030 a.m. for the contractor Street 01:29:18.239 --> 01:29:23.920 improvements including mill, grinding, shaping, and ADA ramps with City crews performing the 01:29:23.920 --> 01:29:29.840 overlay for 2025. Mayor, Mr. Boyer. Thank you, Your Honor. The City of Freeport annually bids 01:29:29.840 --> 01:29:36.239 out the road program to support our city paving operations. This includes grinding, shaping, 01:29:36.239 --> 01:29:43.199 and ADA ramps. This year we had three bids for the 2025 contract. 01:29:43.199 --> 01:30:11.239 contract, Kelsey excavating of Davis, Illinois was the lowest responsive bidder in the amount of $1,615,161. The low bid was under the engineers estimate as well. City has budgeted this in the fiscal year 2025 program and the city's 1% road fund will cover the costs of this project and staff requests moving forward with approval of the bid. 01:30:11.239 --> 01:30:13.239 Is there a motion to approve? 01:30:13.239 --> 01:30:14.239 So moved. 01:30:14.239 --> 01:30:15.239 Second. 01:30:15.239 --> 01:30:18.239 A motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. 01:30:18.239 --> 01:30:22.479 Discussion on this bid. 01:30:22.479 --> 01:30:23.479 Madam Clerk, please take the roll. 01:30:23.479 --> 01:30:24.479 Sellers? 01:30:24.479 --> 01:30:25.479 Aye. 01:30:25.479 --> 01:30:26.479 Klemm? 01:30:26.479 --> 01:30:27.479 Aye. 01:30:27.479 --> 01:30:28.479 Johnson? 01:30:28.479 --> 01:30:29.479 Aye. 01:30:29.479 --> 01:30:30.479 Parker? 01:30:30.479 --> 01:30:31.479 Aye. 01:30:31.479 --> 01:30:32.479 And Shadle? 01:30:32.479 --> 01:30:33.479 Aye. 01:30:33.479 --> 01:30:34.479 And that bid is approved five to zero. 01:30:34.479 --> 01:30:35.479 Thank you. 01:30:35.479 --> 01:30:36.479 We'll move on to reports from department heads. 01:30:36.479 --> 01:30:37.479 Finance? 01:30:37.479 --> 01:30:38.479 Nothing, Your Honor. 01:30:38.479 --> 01:30:39.479 Thank you. 01:30:39.479 --> 01:30:40.479 Community development? 01:30:40.479 --> 01:30:41.479 Nothing tonight, Madam Mayor. 01:30:41.479 --> 01:30:42.479 Thank you. 01:30:42.479 --> 01:30:44.479 One comment I'd like to make 01:30:45.159 --> 01:30:48.800 Been helping with the public works department for the last couple years 01:30:49.159 --> 01:30:55.600 We have a immensely talented group of people that work for the city day in and day out 01:30:56.680 --> 01:31:03.640 They receive a ton of grief not many. Thank yous. So it means a lot when they get recognized 01:31:05.119 --> 01:31:09.279 To be honest with you. I've been surprised over the time that I work with public works how 01:31:09.279 --> 01:31:39.279 How much hatred is steered towards them about potholes and dirt and seeding and things like that so I wanted to commend them they all work very hard our managers that work that group they all work extra hours don't get paid for the time so I would like to ask the entire community to step up and respect our people they're the backbone of the city with the fire and the police department the water and the sewer keeps everything running 01:31:39.279 --> 01:31:46.359 in this town, and we have developed a niche here, saving streets by paving them ourselves, 01:31:46.359 --> 01:31:48.640 which there's not many communities that are doing that. 01:31:48.640 --> 01:31:51.359 So thank you to all the Public Works people. 01:31:51.359 --> 01:31:52.359 We agree. 01:31:52.359 --> 01:32:01.460 Fire Department. 01:32:01.460 --> 01:32:02.460 Yes, thank you. 01:32:02.460 --> 01:32:09.060 Since we've moved along so swiftly tonight, I'd like to once again recognize my staff 01:32:09.060 --> 01:32:15.659 for EMS week and all the hard work that they perform every day, all day long. 01:32:15.659 --> 01:32:20.460 So again, my gratitude and thanks go out to all members of the fire department with the 01:32:20.460 --> 01:32:26.819 help from dispatch and how they show us and tell us where we need to go to do those services. 01:32:26.819 --> 01:32:33.500 Also I think for the public's benefit, to understand it takes a new person that's hired 01:32:33.500 --> 01:32:38.539 and brought in the fire department more than two years to get adequately trained from the 01:32:38.539 --> 01:32:45.020 fire academy to EMT basic and then on to paramedic, that all takes more than two years. 01:32:45.020 --> 01:32:51.260 So we're extremely proud of all the folks that reached those accomplishments for the department 01:32:51.260 --> 01:32:52.979 and also for the city. 01:32:52.979 --> 01:32:58.659 And lastly, we're accepting applications till June 27th. 01:32:58.659 --> 01:33:04.539 So if you're less than 35 years old, have not been in serious trouble, come by and pick 01:33:04.539 --> 01:33:05.539 up an application. 01:33:05.539 --> 01:33:06.539 We'd love to have you. 01:33:06.539 --> 01:33:14.100 Thank you. 01:33:14.100 --> 01:33:15.100 Police. 01:33:15.100 --> 01:33:16.100 I have no report. 01:33:16.100 --> 01:33:17.100 Thank you. 01:33:17.100 --> 01:33:18.100 Thank you. 01:33:18.100 --> 01:33:19.100 Library. 01:33:19.100 --> 01:33:20.979 Just thank you for reappointing our board members tonight. 01:33:20.979 --> 01:33:30.659 Thank you. Communication? IT? Airport? City manager? I would just like to say one 01:33:30.659 --> 01:33:33.939 thing. Thank you to council for working together so we can get this done tonight. 01:33:33.939 --> 01:33:38.300 It was a pretty heavy lift. Thank you. And I would just like to remind those that 01:33:38.300 --> 01:33:45.100 Monday is Memorial Day, so City Hall will be closed on Monday, but remind the 01:33:45.100 --> 01:33:49.960 council as well as those that are out wanting to do something on Monday, line 01:33:49.960 --> 01:33:57.720 Bennett for the parade is at 9 a.m. and our spot is at the corner of Walnut and Main. 01:33:57.720 --> 01:34:02.579 And then the step off for the parade will be at 10 a.m. and it will run from Main Street 01:34:02.579 --> 01:34:06.939 down to State, back up Stevenson and in front of the courthouse. 01:34:06.939 --> 01:34:12.300 So if you're looking for something to do on Monday, that would be great to attend. 01:34:12.300 --> 01:34:16.539 So we will move on to council announcements, Alderman Sellers. 01:34:16.539 --> 01:34:19.020 Just have a safe Memorial Day. 01:34:19.020 --> 01:34:20.020 Thank you. 01:34:20.020 --> 01:34:21.020 Alderman Klemm? 01:34:21.020 --> 01:34:27.819 Just a reminder, we'll be having a neighborhood watch meeting the day after the holiday, so 01:34:27.819 --> 01:34:32.460 please feel free to come, bring a friend, bring your questions. 01:34:32.460 --> 01:34:33.460 Thank you. 01:34:33.460 --> 01:34:34.460 Alderman Johnson? 01:34:34.460 --> 01:34:40.739 I'm just thankful to be here and looking forward to serving Ward 2 and our community as best 01:34:40.739 --> 01:34:41.739 that I can. 01:34:41.739 --> 01:34:47.939 And I'd like to give my phone number out, it'll be on the website as well. 01:34:47.939 --> 01:34:55.100 815-990-4379 and the best way to get a hold of me is leave a text and I would 01:34:55.100 --> 01:34:58.859 gladly get back to you but if you're leaving a text please put your your name 01:34:58.859 --> 01:35:02.520 and your number so I can address you properly when I call you back. Thank you 01:35:02.520 --> 01:35:08.060 so much. Thank you for joining. Alderman Parker? The only thing is next Monday is 01:35:08.060 --> 01:35:13.220 being Memorial Day we do not have a neighborhood watch meeting and so I want 01:35:13.220 --> 01:35:54.609 Green. Thank you. Alderman Shadle? Nothing tonight. Thank you. Thank you. Then that leaves us with item number 37, which is public comment. Are there any public comments? Wendy? I'm sorry. Yes. Good evening, Council. My name is Wendy Pearson. I reside at 1323 South Chicago Avenue. I'd like to speak on a couple of issues, and one of them is pertaining to a comment that was made on the comments in the beginning of this session. A young lady talked about 01:35:54.609 --> 01:35:55.609 Huffines. 01:35:55.609 --> 01:36:04.090 I want you to be aware of the fact that I have 14 family members and maybe more who 01:36:04.090 --> 01:36:11.609 have died from cancer based around contaminated soil and water from dumping on the east side. 01:36:11.609 --> 01:36:13.930 Your water issues, honey, aren't new. 01:36:13.930 --> 01:36:16.970 They've been a part of our life for all of our lives. 01:36:16.970 --> 01:36:21.609 It is still occurring now where you turn on your faucet and you get rust coming out of 01:36:21.609 --> 01:36:22.930 your pipes. 01:36:22.930 --> 01:36:27.170 and Joe, it needs to be cleared up that this is not a new issue, this is an issue that 01:36:27.170 --> 01:36:30.609 has been going on as long as I've been living, which is 65 years. 01:36:30.609 --> 01:36:38.170 I also would like to make it very clear that, well, let me say this, and I'm gonna direct 01:36:38.170 --> 01:36:48.529 this to Ms. Johnson, when we sit in the city council and we hear, yay, on every line item, 01:36:48.529 --> 01:36:51.529 there is something seriously wrong with that. 01:36:51.529 --> 01:36:54.109 And I'm going to ask you, Ms. Johnson, 01:36:54.109 --> 01:36:56.829 are you going to be a yay person? 01:36:56.829 --> 01:36:59.949 Are you going to represent the community 01:36:59.949 --> 01:37:01.430 in the manner in which you should 01:37:01.430 --> 01:37:04.310 as an alderman in that ward without everything 01:37:04.310 --> 01:37:09.319 coming out of your mouth being yes? 01:37:09.319 --> 01:37:11.100 I would also like to say this. 01:37:12.640 --> 01:37:14.020 When I was asked about the streets 01:37:14.020 --> 01:37:15.140 that needed to be repaired, 01:37:15.140 --> 01:37:16.920 I was told that the streets that needed to, 01:37:16.920 --> 01:37:18.800 that were going to be considered 01:37:18.800 --> 01:37:20.840 were streets that were through streets, 01:37:20.840 --> 01:37:23.199 meaning those streets came from downtown 01:37:23.199 --> 01:37:25.399 to the south end of this town. 01:37:25.399 --> 01:37:29.000 I'd like to know why Oak Street has been repaired 01:37:29.000 --> 01:37:32.359 when we have streets that are worse than Oak Street. 01:37:32.359 --> 01:37:33.800 I would like to know why. 01:37:34.680 --> 01:37:36.439 Every time I ride down Empire, 01:37:36.439 --> 01:37:38.000 I gotta deal with a police officer 01:37:38.000 --> 01:37:40.319 sitting on a corner of Oak and Empire 01:37:40.319 --> 01:37:43.180 because somebody's shooting up the block. 01:37:43.180 --> 01:37:46.479 And some people seem to think that we're safe. 01:37:46.479 --> 01:37:49.159 Wellfreeport, you're not safe. 01:37:49.159 --> 01:37:51.840 And you need to understand that until we, as a people, 01:37:51.840 --> 01:37:54.880 stand up against what is happening in this community, 01:37:54.880 --> 01:37:58.680 as well as in this council, and as well as in the county, 01:37:58.680 --> 01:38:01.319 we're going to fail. 01:38:01.319 --> 01:38:04.319 It is time for us to open our eyes, to speak up, 01:38:04.319 --> 01:38:07.680 to talk, to vote people out, to talk about contracts 01:38:07.680 --> 01:38:10.840 that aren't being fulfilled, lies that have been told, 01:38:10.840 --> 01:38:22.739 and a lack of clarity from this mayor and members of this council. I'm done but I'll be back 01:38:22.739 --> 01:38:27.760 and each and every time I come I'm going to call you out whether you want me to, like 01:38:27.760 --> 01:38:33.760 me to or tell me I can't because it is time that Wendy Pearson is not the only person 01:38:33.760 --> 01:38:39.440 that's been speaking in this town for 20 years. Now we have people that are standing up and 01:38:39.440 --> 01:38:43.440 Fighting! And my time may very well be over baby, but it ain't over yet. 01:38:43.440 --> 01:38:50.559 And just so you are aware, these five councilmembers that are sitting here are not a bunch of yes men. 01:38:50.559 --> 01:38:55.440 They've actually done their homework and they are prepared so they're ready to put their vote. 01:39:00.449 --> 01:39:03.170 Are there any other public comments this evening? Yes ma'am. 01:39:13.729 --> 01:39:18.369 My name is Janet Weber and I'm here on behalf of myself and my co-workers, the men and women 01:39:18.369 --> 01:39:21.289 of the City of Freeport 911 Dispatch Center. 01:39:21.289 --> 01:39:24.170 As of May 1st, 2025, dispatchers are required 01:39:24.170 --> 01:39:26.649 to stay in the building during lunch and rest breaks. 01:39:26.649 --> 01:39:28.850 We are expected to immediately return to the room 01:39:28.850 --> 01:39:30.489 in case of an emergency. 01:39:30.489 --> 01:39:32.970 By the time an emergency is dispatched and we return, 01:39:32.970 --> 01:39:36.229 our involvement in the emergent aspect would mostly be over. 01:39:36.229 --> 01:39:37.529 This further highlights the gap 01:39:37.529 --> 01:39:39.369 between management and dispatchers. 01:39:39.369 --> 01:39:40.809 In fact, some of us have been told 01:39:40.809 --> 01:39:42.210 that we need to get over it. 01:39:42.210 --> 01:39:46.000 We have been told that we need to get over it, and if we aren't happy or no longer content with the job, we should move along. 01:39:46.000 --> 01:39:57.000 Now, after nearly 30 years, the city has determined that past practice of a dispatcher leaving on their breaks and maintaining two fully trained dispatchers in the room, not the building, has been an error. 01:39:57.000 --> 01:40:08.000 They have taken the Ask Me contract and the 911 Board's intergovernmental agreement and misinterpreted it to flex their power on the dedicated employees who dared to stand up for their rights. 01:40:08.000 --> 01:40:13.279 As of May 1st, the city is no longer providing brake coverage for shifts that are short-staffed. 01:40:13.279 --> 01:40:15.680 What does that mean for the citizens of Freeport? 01:40:15.680 --> 01:40:22.079 When fully staffed, we operate with three dispatchers per shift across four shifts ensuring 24-7 coverage. 01:40:22.079 --> 01:40:27.439 During three-person shifts, two dispatchers remain on duty while one takes a break within the building 01:40:27.439 --> 01:40:31.359 while monitoring multiple radios and on standby for emergencies. 01:40:31.359 --> 01:40:35.039 Currently, we have two shifts operating with only two dispatchers. 01:40:35.039 --> 01:40:40.159 While one takes their break, one dispatcher answers all 911 calls for the City of Freeport 01:40:40.159 --> 01:40:45.840 and overflow from Stevenson County, managing non-emergency calls, alarm calls, assisting 01:40:45.840 --> 01:40:50.159 citizens in the lobby, and dispatching and communicating with police, fire, and ambulance 01:40:50.159 --> 01:40:55.680 personnel. This poses a significant risk to responders and citizens both. The City is 01:40:55.680 --> 01:41:00.640 prioritizing concerns of potential workman's comp claims arising from hypothetical accidents 01:41:00.640 --> 01:41:04.920 Huffines during paid breaks over the liability issues of leaving one dispatcher in the room 01:41:04.920 --> 01:41:06.760 to handle everything. 01:41:06.760 --> 01:41:11.500 Our foremost priority is to ensure our police officers and firefighters return safely to 01:41:11.500 --> 01:41:15.840 their families at the end of their shifts and the citizens we serve receive prompt appropriate 01:41:15.840 --> 01:41:17.000 assistance. 01:41:17.000 --> 01:41:20.359 The most at risk are officers and firefighters. 01:41:20.359 --> 01:41:21.720 We need to answer when they call. 01:41:21.720 --> 01:41:24.439 It is imperative that we respond promptly. 01:41:24.439 --> 01:41:28.979 The expectations placed upon us exceed what one person can safely maintain. 01:41:28.979 --> 01:41:32.920 We do not have the luxury of walking away to clear our head after a bad call. 01:41:32.920 --> 01:41:36.020 We stay in our seat, expected to answer the next call. 01:41:36.020 --> 01:41:40.739 Now we aren't allowed to leave the police department property during our 12-hour shifts. 01:41:40.739 --> 01:41:44.180 Despite the city's mental health awareness emails, they clearly are not concerned about 01:41:44.180 --> 01:41:45.720 our mental health. 01:41:45.720 --> 01:41:47.880 We have put this department before our loved ones. 01:41:47.880 --> 01:41:52.119 We come to work, sit in a room with our work family, and do our jobs to the best of our 01:41:52.119 --> 01:41:53.119 abilities. 01:41:53.119 --> 01:41:56.619 But we are human, and we are all reaching our breaking point. 01:41:56.619 --> 01:42:00.779 We all feel it is time to speak up and make you aware of the situation we find ourselves 01:42:00.779 --> 01:42:01.779 in. 01:42:01.779 --> 01:42:06.380 I urge this council to take action and address the issues I've brought forward tonight and 01:42:06.380 --> 01:42:10.699 support the dedicated, unseen employees who serve the Citizens of Freeport. 01:42:10.699 --> 01:42:18.710 Thank you for your time. 01:42:18.710 --> 01:42:22.710 Are there any other public comments this evening? 01:42:22.710 --> 01:42:30.350 Seeing none, we will, Madam Clerk, if you could read item number 38, which is executive session. 01:42:30.350 --> 01:42:39.510 We will just go in for exemption number two, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120 slash 2 C2, collective 01:42:39.510 --> 01:42:43.750 negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives 01:42:43.750 --> 01:42:47.989 or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 01:42:47.989 --> 01:42:48.989 Thank you. 01:42:48.989 --> 01:42:51.989 Is there a motion to enter into executive session? 01:42:51.989 --> 01:42:52.989 So moved. 01:42:52.989 --> 01:42:53.989 Second. 01:42:53.989 --> 01:42:57.550 The motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. 01:42:57.550 --> 01:42:59.229 Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? 01:42:59.229 --> 01:43:00.229 Sellers? 01:43:00.229 --> 01:43:08.029 Klemm, Johnson, Parker, and Shadle. The motion passes five to zero.