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Good evening, Pastor Coverstone, could you please give the invocation?

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Good evening, Madam Mayor, Council, everyone, would you please pray with me?

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Well, God, we thank you for your good gifts in our lives, and we come together tonight

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to do the business of this city and are grateful as we come that you have given us life and

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breath and health, as well as the ways that you've individually gifted and called each

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one of us and given us the capacities and the ability to do what you've called us to.

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and we confess that we are often tempted to think otherwise and to ignore and forget those

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gifts and so we give you thanks tonight. Lord, we thank you for these new firefighters and

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pray that as they begin their service here in Freeport that you would bless them with

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wisdom and strength and safety and of course we don't ask it just for them but for all

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All of our first responders and city employees and department heads and this council, the

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mayor and all that work in our office, Lord, we pray for them as well for wisdom and strength

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and safety.

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And Lord, we pray that for the purposes of this city, you would grant good planning and

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blessings on the efforts that are made in that good planning, Lord, as spring is just

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Miller, Alderpersons, Klemm, Johnson, Simmons, Parker, Stacy, Shadle, Sanders, and Thomas,

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Persons, Klemm, Johnson, Simmons, Parker, Stacy, Shadle, Sanders, and Sellers.

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If you could please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Alderman Johnson.

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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for

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Wichita, Stans, One Nation, Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All.

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We would just like to take a moment this evening to observe a moment of silence for the passing

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of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader for more than six decades.

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Thank you.

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Item number one is the approval of the agenda and we will be including executive session

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tonight.

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Is there a motion?

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So moved.

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There will be a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Klemm.

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All those in favor signify by saying aye.

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Aye.

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Opposed?

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That motion passes.

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Next, we have some swearing ins.

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This is Brady Stofield. He's one of our new firefighters who we're barring in tonight. He's from Burnsville. He's a Marine veteran.

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God bless him. Hoorah.

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I raise my right hand and this is a P.H.A.F. for me.

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I, Brayton Stokefield, use not only swear,

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that I will support the Constitution of the United States,

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and the Constitution of the State of Illinois,

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and I will faithfully discharge the duties,

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of the Office of Firefighters,

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according to the best of my ability.

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and I, and I am also a member of the Board of Trustees.

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Thank you very much.

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And I will close with one of the names.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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Jase comes to us from Lena originally, but he was also a firefighter and EMT and buyer.

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Brazies, I'm gonna raise your right hand and you can keep it for me.

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I pay humbly and solemnly swear that I support the Constitution of the United States.

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I also support the Constitution of the United States.

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And the Constitution of the State of Illinois.

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And the Constitution of the State of Illinois.

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And I will faithfully serve my duties.

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I will faithfully serve my duties.

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I will stand by the Office of Fire Fighters.

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Thank you very much, and I wish you the best of my ability.

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I wish you the best of my ability.

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Thank you very much.

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Applause

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He doesn't have any first responder backgrounds, but we're going to teach him, and he didn't

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go on for us.

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All right.

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Awesome.

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Thomas, Hussalam Rasweir, the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Illinois.

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And I will frequently discharge the duties of the office of firefighter from the best of my ability.

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Thank you so much.

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So this is Donald, that's Upsaw, right? Upsaw, Upsaw. He's from Winnebago. He does have some EMS background and he's coming to us and we're going to get him trained up also.

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We'll be going to the Romeoville Fire Academy starting March 6th.

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and the Office of Firefighters for the Office of Firefighters for the U.S. Department of

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All right, which flavor do you want before all this begins?

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Okay, we'll move on to item number three, which is public comment.

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We have one that the clerk will be reading in this evening.

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This was received via email.

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To whom it may concern, I, April Lenore, on behalf of myself and Patricia Lenore of 711

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East Pleasant Street in Freeport, formally report a severe infestation of raccoons and

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other vermin in our area.

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Over the last year alone, I have paid to have trapped 38 raccoons, 16 opossums, and 4 skunks.

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This has resulted in a significant financial burden, including a removal fee of $50 per

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and a total of $800 spent on traps to help manage the issue.

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Additionally, we spent additional funds on labor and materials to block off the area underneath our deck.

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I have multiple videos available to provide as evidence of this ongoing problem.

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A major contributing factor is the lack of proper waste management and the behavior of some neighbors in the area.

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Garbage is not being stored properly, which attracts more animals, and some residents are even feeding these wild animals as if they were pets.

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The situation has escalated to a point where it is no longer just a nuisance, it is a serious health and safety risk.

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Just two days ago, I encountered a raccoon face to face during daylight hours.

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We currently feel it is unsafe for our children to play outside or for our elders to enjoy the garden.

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I hope the city can take immediate action to address this problem and ensure the safety of our neighborhood.

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Thank you for your time and attention to this urgent matter.

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Sincerely, April Lenore.

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Thank you. That concludes public comment.

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We have a motion.

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I'm sorry.

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We have a motion.

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No.

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4, the consent agenda.

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The consent agenda consists of approving to receive and place on file the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners minutes from December 23, 2025.

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Greater Freeport Partnerships Report from January 26 approval of the finance bills payable in a

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total of $1,406,976.13 and for approval of payroll for for pay period ending February 2nd

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a 7th 2026 in the total of $718,450.74. Is there a motion to approve? Second. A motion made by

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Alderman Shadle seconded by Alderman Sellers. Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. Parker? Aye. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. And Klemm? Aye. The motion passes 8 to 0. Item number five are appointments. Could you please read those?

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Appointment of Elaine Enriquez to the Arts and Culture Commission effective through August 31st, 2029.

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Appointment of Police Chief Jacqueline Frausto to the Ethics Commission effective immediately.

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Thank you. If it pleases the Council, we'll do this in one motion.

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So I'll move.

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Second.

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Moving motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Johnson.

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Any discussion on the appointments?

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Madam Clerk, please take the roll.

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Johnson?

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Aye.

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Simmons?

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Aye.

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Parker?

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Aye.

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Stacy, Shadle, Sanders, Sellers, and Klemm.

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The motion passes 8-0.

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Item number 6 is the second reading of Ordinance 20-2606.

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Could you please read this?

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Ordinance amending Part 10, Streets, Utilities, and Public Services Code, Title 6, Other Public

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Services, Chapter 1060, Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal, Section 1060.07,

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temporary dumpsters, trash containers, trailers, construction trailers, or equipment used for

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construction projects including trailers and wagons, use on public ways, and section 1060.12,

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construction debris, containers, and collection of the codified ordinances of the City of

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Freeport.

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Thank you.

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Mr. Stiegel.

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Yes, we discussed this at the last council meeting.

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This is simply an ordinance revision to allow for protection under dumpsters to the new

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street areas.

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We've seen some damage to the investment we're making in streets with dumpsters being placed

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and or dropped probably not purposely.

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Again, I did talk to Gill's disposal before drafting this ordinance and they were on board

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with the changes that we wanted to make.

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There is, as a reminder, there's no permit fee for dumpsters.

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however people are not abiding by getting a permit so we can track this situation in 2026,

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sorry 2025 there was only four permits that were issued. Thank you. Discussion on this ordinance?

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Madam Clerk please take the roll. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. Parker? Aye. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye.

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Sanders, Sellers, and Klemm. The ordinance passes 8 to 0.

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Item number seven is the second reading of ordinance 2026-07. Please read this.

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Ordinance amending various provisions of part 10 streets utilities and public services code

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title four utilities chapter 1042 and 1046 regarding water and sewer connections of the

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codified ordinances of the city of Freeport. Thank you. Manager Boyer.

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I think your honor we went over this at the February 2nd meeting. This is

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upgrading some common-sense connection fees for water and sewer. We haven't

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revised this in over nine years and it is necessary to recapture some of those

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costs that have been eroded away in inflation so staff recommends moving

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forward with this ordinance. Thank you. Discussion? Darren? Yeah I just wanted to

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Comment This ordinance is not going to affect probably 90% of our clients that are already connected to the water and sewer. This is in effect to people that are not connected to our sewer. And there's always been connection fees involved with new homes or new properties connecting to water or sewer systems. So I just want to make that clear. I saw some posts that seemed confusing on it, but this really won't won't apply to to 90 95% of our, our users already.

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Johnson, Simmons, Parker, Stacy, Shadle, Sanders, Sellers, and Klemm.

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And that ordinance passes 8 to 0.

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Okay, we have item number 8.

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However, we do need to have an addition to amendment A. The addition are two things,

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A 2006 Vector Truck and a 1977 Holiday Rambler Office Trailer.

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So we'll just need to have a motion to make that amendment to add them to the list.

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So moved.

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Second.

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We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.

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Is there discussion on that addition?

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What is the addition again?

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We have a list.

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It's called the Exhibit A. There's a list of items.

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and there are two that needed to be added before we pass it and one is a truck and one is a

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trailer.

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Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll on the, on the, Mr. Segal?

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I just have one correction.

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I believe the Vactor truck is a 2003.

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Oh, I'm sorry.

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Did I not say that?

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I believe you said.

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I'm sorry.

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You're right.

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It's 2003.

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Yes.

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Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll?

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Johnson.

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Aye.

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Simmons.

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Aye. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. And Sellers? Aye. Oh, and Klemm? Aye. The amendment passes 8-0. Okay, so now item number eight would be the second reading of ordinance 2026-08 as the amended ordinance. Okay. I don't think I read it. Should I probably read that in the record? Okay. Ordinance authorizing sale, recycling, donation, and or disposal of certain personal property.

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disposal of certain personal property owned by the city.

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Tonight we have Public Works Department equipment and Alberta's airport equipment.

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Thank you.

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Manager Boyer?

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Thank you, Your Honor.

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As we discussed, there's a surplus inventory.

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We need to have authorization to move forward to liquidate.

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We'll do that through auction site Wisconsin Surplus and staff request moving forward with

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this surplus ordinance.

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Thank you.

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Discussion?

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Madam Clerk, please take the roll.

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Johnson?

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Aye.

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Parker, Stacy, Shadle, Sanders, Sellers, and Klemm.

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The ordinance passes 8-0 as amended.

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And item number 9 is the first reading of Ordinance 2026-09.

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Could you please read this?

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Ordinance amending Chapter 873 and 664 of the codified ordinance of the City of Freeport

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concerning the licensing of mobile food trucks.

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Thank you.

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Director Heimerdinger?

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Thank you, Madam Mayor.

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D.F. Report supports food trucks and the roles they play in our local economy. However, the current ordinance has created confusion, particularly regarding distance requirements from restaurants and overall licensing regulations.

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In response, the staff has reviewed Chapter 873 and are proposing amendments to clarify standards and improve administration.

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Key Updates include establishing a clear $50 annual licensing fee, requiring renewal applications 30 days in advance, and clarifying that food trucks must remain at least 200 feet from restaurants without permission.

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This distance is measured from the nearest outside wall of a restaurant or the nearest inside wall if multiple businesses share that building.

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The amendments also clarify that trucks may only operate on occupied properties with permission

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and strengthen eligibility requirements, establish clear enforcement provisions for violations.

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These changes support public safety, fair compensation, and competition as well, and align

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with the City's strategic plan with implementation funded through licensing fees and fines without

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impacting the General Fund. Staff recommends moving to a second reading and approving the

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amended chapter 873. Thank you. Thank you. Is there a motion to move this forward?

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So moved. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Seller, seconded by Alderman Shadle.

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Discussion on this ordinance. Alderman Stacy. Who would this affect?

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This will only affect people, those who are wishing to have a food truck and need to be

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licensed to operate in the City of Freeport.

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So if they came from out of town?

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They would need to get a license.

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And that license is good for how long?

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A one-year term, and they need to, and then for the renewal, they need to apply 30 days

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So where this said, so the first year they get a license, if they're coming in July, they have to get this license by June, a month in

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Evans, they for renewals for renewals they need to if they're going to renew

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their license they can't have it expire they need to apply they need to renew it

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within 30 days so if they come and they get a license in June they can start in

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June. Yes. Alderman Simmons. If they don't do the renewal, so if they don't renew then they just do a new, they're just in a new food truck and so it'd just be a longer process so we'd have to you know vindicate everything and go through

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and Stacey. What is the price for renewal? $50. So it's 50 for a license or 50 for a

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50 yes for renewal and that's for the entire year

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okay we'll move on to item number 10 which is the first reading of ordinance 20 26 10 could you

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please read this ordinance amending title 10 employment provisions chapter 2 90 compensation

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and benefits section 2 90.01 d3 of the codified ordinances of the city of freeport regarding

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Classification Plan.

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Thank you.

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Manager Boyer?

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Thank you, Your Honor.

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The City Public Works team is requesting the creation of a new position for the department.

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At this time, we're requesting the creation of a Public Works Environmental Health and

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Safety Operations Coordinator.

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This would not be a new position.

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This would essentially be a change of an existing position, which is now the Environmental Compliance

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Officer position.

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So we'd be adding additional duties to this role.

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As part of our strategic realignment, the Public Works Department is re-evaluating these

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key responsibilities to improve collaboration and unite the team.

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Creating an Environmental Health, Safety, and Operations Coordinator role will enable

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the department to effectively manage the day-to-day operations under the direction of the Operations

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Superintendent for the lab, operations, and maintenance personnel while continuing to

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to lead Environmental and Regulatory Compliance for the Utility Operations Division.

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This change will facilitate greater departmental collaboration and enable the Division to add

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the Safety Coordinator position duties to this role as required for our compliance.

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So staff recommends moving forward with the creation of this new position.

00:26:14.870 --> 00:26:15.870
Thank you.

00:26:15.870 --> 00:26:16.870
Is there a motion to move this forward?

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So moved.

00:26:17.870 --> 00:26:18.870
Second.

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Motion made by Alderman Shadle seconded by Alderman Johnson discussion on the

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ordinance Alderman Stacey is this a union position I'm sorry can you say that

00:26:29.950 --> 00:26:35.710
again is this a union position no it is not

00:26:35.710 --> 00:26:51.190
Yes, I'm trying to understand, is this what was brought to us pertaining to the gentleman

00:26:51.190 --> 00:26:59.670
that already does this that needed to have someone back him up if he needed time off?

00:26:59.670 --> 00:27:00.789
This is part of it.

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So in lieu of replacing the Operations Superintendent for the utility, we've come together as a

00:27:08.510 --> 00:27:17.690
group and we feel that it's in our best interest to add additional duties to two existing positions.

00:27:17.690 --> 00:27:25.990
One we passed a meeting or two ago for the operations foreman.

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So that's one part of this and the second part of this is adding some duties to this role

00:27:30.870 --> 00:27:37.830
which is also non-union but would be taking on more responsibility.

00:27:37.830 --> 00:27:41.910
Was the operation foreman position union?

00:27:41.910 --> 00:27:42.910
Yes.

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Okay.

00:27:43.910 --> 00:27:48.910
Mr. Siegel?

00:27:48.910 --> 00:27:57.830
This position is currently exempt, so non-union, and the city has the need to add the safety

00:27:57.830 --> 00:27:59.269
coordinator position.

00:27:59.269 --> 00:28:02.789
We need to have a safety coordinator, we currently don't.

00:28:02.789 --> 00:28:09.070
Randy does a lot with compliance and regulatory requirements for us, and would be very good

00:28:09.070 --> 00:28:13.710
at the safety coordinator spot, so she'll cover all of public works in the utility,

00:28:13.710 --> 00:28:21.390
which currently is kind of been an ad lib position where a handful of people have been trying

00:28:21.390 --> 00:28:23.269
to do it but it hasn't been done very well.

00:28:23.269 --> 00:28:30.750
So our team agreed that this would be a nice position increase for the person that already

00:28:30.750 --> 00:28:31.750
has it.

00:28:31.750 --> 00:28:37.070
So it's again not an additional position but just giving somebody more duties and responsibilities

00:28:37.070 --> 00:28:39.830
within our current structure.

00:28:39.830 --> 00:28:47.430
Okay, we'll move on to item number 11, which is the first reading of Ordinance 2026-11.

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Would you please read this?

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Ordinance granting of variance from the requirements of Section 1268.07A concerning location of

00:28:55.910 --> 00:29:00.950
accessory structures at 1219 South Sealy Avenue.

00:29:00.950 --> 00:29:01.950
Thank you.

00:29:01.950 --> 00:29:02.950
Director Heimerdinger.

00:29:02.950 --> 00:29:03.950
Thank you, Madam Mayor.

00:29:03.950 --> 00:29:08.590
Staff received a variance request for 1219 South Sealy Avenue in Freeport to allow a

00:29:08.590 --> 00:29:19.350
The original garage was damaged by a fallen tree and was rebuilt in the same location through

00:29:19.350 --> 00:29:21.150
an insurance claim.

00:29:21.150 --> 00:29:26.110
Because prior zoning laws did not require the current 10-foot separation, a variance

00:29:26.110 --> 00:29:28.470
is needed under today's standards.

00:29:28.470 --> 00:29:32.950
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval by a 4-0 vote.

00:29:32.950 --> 00:29:36.950
The Planning Commission recommended approval by a 5-0 vote.

00:29:36.950 --> 00:29:39.150
That presents this request for your consideration.

00:29:39.150 --> 00:29:44.590
Present this request for your consideration and ask the council to also consider a suspension

00:29:44.590 --> 00:29:49.710
of the rules as this request has already been reviewed by two commissions to avoid further

00:29:49.710 --> 00:29:54.110
delay for the homeowner.

00:29:54.110 --> 00:29:55.110
Thank you.

00:29:55.110 --> 00:29:56.110
Is there a motion to move this forward?

00:29:56.110 --> 00:29:57.110
So moved.

00:29:57.110 --> 00:29:58.110
Second.

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A motion made by Alderman Seller, seconded by Alderman Shadle.

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Discussion on this ordinance?

00:30:03.070 --> 00:30:04.070
Alderman Parker.

00:30:04.070 --> 00:30:09.070
A motion to suspend the rules.

00:30:09.070 --> 00:30:13.790
Sure. We have a motion to suspend made by Alderman Parker. Is there a second? Second.

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Was that you Greg? Alderman Shadle for the second.

00:30:18.710 --> 00:30:24.590
All the suspension of the rules is non-debatable and must pass by two-thirds majority. So Madam Clerk,

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could you please take the role on the suspension only?

00:30:28.070 --> 00:30:30.070
Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye.

00:30:30.550 --> 00:30:32.550
Parker? Aye. Stacy?

00:30:39.070 --> 00:30:55.630
No. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? No. Sellers? Aye. And Klemm? Aye. The suspension passes six to

00:30:55.630 --> 00:31:02.430
two. Thank you. So now Before You Council is the final for this ordinance. If there's no

00:31:02.430 --> 00:31:08.990
further questions, concerns, Madam Clerk, please take the roll on the passage. Johnson?

00:31:08.990 --> 00:31:27.330
Simmons, Parker, Stacy, Shadle, Sanders, Sellers, and Klemm.

00:31:27.330 --> 00:31:30.910
The ordinance passes 8-0.

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Item number 12 is the adoption of resolution 2026-15.

00:31:34.150 --> 00:31:36.769
Could you please read this?

00:31:36.769 --> 00:31:40.850
Approving Purchase of Neptune Water Meters from Ferguson Water Works.

00:31:40.850 --> 00:31:41.850
Thank you.

00:31:41.850 --> 00:31:42.850
Manager Boyer?

00:31:42.850 --> 00:31:43.850
Thank you, Your Honor.

00:31:43.850 --> 00:31:45.950
We're restocking our water meters.

00:31:45.950 --> 00:31:48.950
We need about 100 new meters.

00:31:48.950 --> 00:31:56.110
The total cost is about $14,000 and this exceeds discretionary spending limits for myself,

00:31:56.110 --> 00:32:00.550
so we're bringing it to Council to move forward on and staff requests moving forward with

00:32:00.550 --> 00:32:01.550
this purchase order.

00:32:01.550 --> 00:32:02.550
Thank you.

00:32:02.550 --> 00:32:03.550
Is there a motion to adopt?

00:32:03.550 --> 00:32:04.550
So moved.

00:32:04.550 --> 00:32:05.550
Second.

00:32:05.550 --> 00:32:11.550
Okay, motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Klemm. Discussion on the resolution?

00:32:11.550 --> 00:32:12.550
Just a question.

00:32:12.550 --> 00:32:13.550
Yes, go ahead.

00:32:13.550 --> 00:32:14.550
Are these for homes?

00:32:14.550 --> 00:32:15.550
Yes.

00:32:15.550 --> 00:32:16.550
Okay.

00:32:16.550 --> 00:32:21.550
Ms. Stacy?

00:32:21.550 --> 00:32:24.550
Was this budgeted?

00:32:24.550 --> 00:32:27.550
Yes.

00:32:27.550 --> 00:32:31.550
And it was stated that this was being budgeted for this reason?

00:32:31.550 --> 00:32:38.990
Well, we have like a dollar amount that we budget for valves, meters, pipe, all kinds

00:32:38.990 --> 00:32:43.590
of materials, so this falls under that budget item, yes.

00:32:43.590 --> 00:32:48.269
Madam Clerk, please take the roll.

00:32:48.269 --> 00:32:49.269
Johnson?

00:32:49.269 --> 00:32:50.269
Aye.

00:32:50.269 --> 00:32:51.269
Simmons?

00:32:51.269 --> 00:32:52.269
Aye.

00:32:52.269 --> 00:32:53.269
Parker?

00:32:53.269 --> 00:32:54.269
Aye.

00:32:54.269 --> 00:32:55.269
Stacy?

00:32:55.269 --> 00:32:56.269
Aye.

00:32:56.269 --> 00:32:57.269
Shadle?

00:32:57.269 --> 00:32:58.269
Aye.

00:32:58.269 --> 00:32:59.269
Sanders?

00:32:59.269 --> 00:33:00.269
Aye.

00:33:00.269 --> 00:33:01.269
Sellers?

00:33:01.269 --> 00:33:06.410
Item number 13 is the adoption of Resolution 2026-16. Could you please read this?

00:33:06.410 --> 00:33:12.570
Resolution approving a licensing agreement with Cindio Networks for pole attachment and conduit occupancy.

00:33:12.570 --> 00:33:13.910
Thank you. Manager Boyer?

00:33:13.910 --> 00:33:21.710
Thank you, Your Honor. Cindio, I believe that used to be J.C. Wifi, I'm sorry, Arrow, I'm sorry, Arrow.

00:33:21.710 --> 00:33:29.590
We've got quite a few of these anymore. They have rented the downtown city poles for use

00:33:29.590 --> 00:33:36.290
of their fiber optic cables for many years. Their agreement had expired a number of years

00:33:36.290 --> 00:33:41.830
ago and we've been working very diligently with the new company that bought out Arrow

00:33:41.830 --> 00:33:46.570
to renew this license agreement. So this is essentially a continuation of what we have

00:33:46.570 --> 00:33:52.610
I've been doing with an inflation escalator built into this new contract, so staff requests

00:33:52.610 --> 00:33:57.170
moving forward with the approval of this contract with CINDIO Network.

00:33:57.170 --> 00:33:58.170
Thank you.

00:33:58.170 --> 00:33:59.170
Is there a motion to adopt?

00:33:59.170 --> 00:34:00.170
So moved.

00:34:00.170 --> 00:34:01.170
Second.

00:34:01.170 --> 00:34:04.530
The motion made by Alderman Seller, seconded by Alderman Shadle.

00:34:04.530 --> 00:34:05.530
Discussion on this resolution?

00:34:05.530 --> 00:34:06.530
Alderman Stacy?

00:34:06.530 --> 00:34:15.450
What would be the main purpose for them adapting the city polls?

00:34:15.450 --> 00:34:21.110
They had essentially installed their fiber years ago on the City light poles and it's

00:34:21.110 --> 00:34:23.650
still there and it's still being used.

00:34:23.650 --> 00:34:26.730
We had an agreement that expired a number of years ago and it took us quite a while to

00:34:26.730 --> 00:34:31.690
get that resolved because the arrow went under new management with Cindio.

00:34:31.690 --> 00:34:34.809
So this is a new agreement with Cindio.

00:34:34.809 --> 00:34:39.409
So okay, I'm trying to understand what does it do for the City?

00:34:39.409 --> 00:34:45.090
We receive, I believe it's what, 50 bucks a pole per year for the, is that right?

00:34:45.090 --> 00:35:15.090
I believe the rent is $25 per pole per year. And that has a 3% cost inflator every year over five years. The main purpose of this is a lot of the businesses in the downtown area originally had aero internet because it was high speed before they were there. That connectivity was there's a map in the agenda that shows that connectivity was gone through the city concrete poles. But the

00:35:15.090 --> 00:35:24.769
The absolute most significant thing that they do is they provide 24-7 broadband to the ESB

00:35:24.769 --> 00:35:25.809
at the police station.

00:35:25.809 --> 00:35:32.890
So they are part of the 911 center and that is the main reason that that network was built

00:35:32.890 --> 00:35:33.890
out.

00:35:33.890 --> 00:35:37.450
So that line is currently the main feed to the ESB.

00:35:37.450 --> 00:35:58.530
Johnson, Simmons, Parker, Stacy, Shadle, Sanders, Sellers, and Klemm.

00:35:58.530 --> 00:36:00.409
The resolution is adopted 7-0.

00:36:00.409 --> 00:36:04.690
Item 14 is the adoption of resolution 2026-17.

00:36:04.690 --> 00:36:06.329
Could you please read this?

00:36:06.329 --> 00:36:11.210
Approving the Purchase of Turnout Gear for the Fire Department from DINJA's Fire Company.

00:36:11.210 --> 00:36:19.369
Did I say that right? DINJA's. Chief Cordy. Thank you, Madam Mayor. Since 2023, the department's

00:36:19.369 --> 00:36:25.210
been exploring replacement turnout gear. In this case, what we're talking about is the heavy coat

00:36:25.210 --> 00:36:32.970
and pants that they wear internal in the fire. Most of our current gear was purchased about eight

00:36:32.970 --> 00:36:53.970
We formed a Turnout Gear Committee to try and find out what was the best brand and make that was out there.

00:36:53.970 --> 00:37:00.970
The committee, after going through multiple different manufacturers and vendors,

00:37:00.970 --> 00:37:30.890
have recommended the purchase of Lion Brand v4 structural firefighting turnout gear. Our current plan then is over the next six years, that we're going to purchase 16 sets every two years. Instead of having one big bulk purchase, we're going to try and step it out. That way it'll also help the next in the next 10 years when we have to come back and do this all over again.

00:37:30.970 --> 00:37:38.210
Plus, it also allows us to re-evaluate what we're currently purchasing.

00:37:38.210 --> 00:37:43.530
And if there's anything any better coming up over the next couple of years, we can go

00:37:43.530 --> 00:37:46.750
to that brand or that manufacturer.

00:37:46.750 --> 00:37:50.450
So currently the department's requesting approval to the resolution of the purchase

00:37:50.450 --> 00:37:55.730
of 16 sets of Lion V4 Structural Fire Fright and Turnout Gear from DINJA's Fire Company

00:37:55.730 --> 00:37:57.789
from Anboy.

00:37:57.789 --> 00:38:01.070
The replacement will take place, like I said, in phases.

00:38:01.070 --> 00:38:08.070
Each set of gear cost $4,465.

00:38:08.070 --> 00:38:13.630
So what we're asking for is a purchase not to exceed $75,000,

00:38:13.630 --> 00:38:16.829
which, again, goes above the spending limits

00:38:16.829 --> 00:38:21.909
so that we have to come and make a request.

00:38:21.909 --> 00:38:31.909
This vendor is a Sourcewell vendor, and we're asking to move this forward.

00:38:31.909 --> 00:38:33.909
Thank you, Chief. Is there a motion to adopt?

00:38:33.909 --> 00:38:34.909
So move.

00:38:34.909 --> 00:38:35.909
Second.

00:38:35.909 --> 00:38:38.909
A motion made by Alderman Seller, seconded by Alderman Shadle.

00:38:38.909 --> 00:38:41.909
Discussion on the resolution?

00:38:41.909 --> 00:38:42.909
Alderman Stacy?

00:38:42.909 --> 00:38:47.909
Was this budgeted in your budget for this to happen this year?

00:38:47.909 --> 00:38:50.909
Yes, it is. It comes out of our Capital Improvement Fund.

00:38:50.909 --> 00:39:01.990
and how long are these outfits good for? NFPA says 10 years. 10 years, thank you.

00:39:02.350 --> 00:39:08.430
Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Johnson, aye. Simmons, aye. Parker, aye.

00:39:08.430 --> 00:39:15.430
Stacy, aye. Shadle, aye. Sanders, aye. Sellers, aye. and Klemm, aye. The resolution is

00:39:15.430 --> 00:39:18.230
Adopted, 8-0.

00:39:18.230 --> 00:39:25.510
Item number 15 is the adoption of resolution 2025-18, would you please, I'm sorry, 2026-18.

00:39:25.510 --> 00:39:30.110
Resolution authorizing memorandum of agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration or

00:39:30.110 --> 00:39:39.110
the FAA facilities for incorporating runway 24, MALSR, which is a runway alignment indicator

00:39:39.110 --> 00:39:41.510
which is a runway alignment indicator

00:39:41.510 --> 00:39:45.230
into the National Airspace System at Albertus Airport.

00:39:45.230 --> 00:39:46.829
Thank you, Manager Boyer.

00:39:46.829 --> 00:39:47.829
Thank you, Your Honor.

00:39:47.829 --> 00:39:51.230
The city has a continuing agreement with the FAA

00:39:51.230 --> 00:39:53.349
to operate the city-owned airport.

00:39:54.910 --> 00:39:57.829
That is time to renew that agreement.

00:39:57.829 --> 00:40:00.789
It expires September 30th, 2026,

00:40:00.789 --> 00:40:04.190
and therefore new MOA is required to extend the agreement

00:40:04.190 --> 00:40:07.269
so that we can continue to operate the airport.

00:40:07.269 --> 00:40:12.070
The MOA under construction is a 20-year term, expiring in 2046.

00:40:12.070 --> 00:40:18.870
The MOA allows the FAA the right to maintain FAA-owned navigation, communication, and weather-aided

00:40:18.870 --> 00:40:26.349
facilities, grade and install drainage facilities, seating, and remove obstructions.

00:40:26.349 --> 00:40:29.309
So the city staff recommends moving forward.

00:40:29.309 --> 00:40:33.870
There's no cost impact to this, it is just an agreement with the FAA, so staff recommends

00:40:33.870 --> 00:40:34.870
moving forward.

00:40:34.870 --> 00:40:35.870
Thank you.

00:40:35.870 --> 00:40:36.870
Is there a motion to adopt?

00:40:36.870 --> 00:40:45.510
Alderman Klemm, motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Sellers, discussion on

00:40:45.510 --> 00:40:46.510
the resolution.

00:40:46.510 --> 00:40:47.510
Alderman Stacy?

00:40:47.510 --> 00:40:55.829
You said this is a 20-year commitment, and it costs the city nothing?

00:40:55.829 --> 00:41:00.030
No, it's no cost to the city, it's just an agreement between the city and the FAA that

00:41:00.030 --> 00:41:03.349
we're going to operate under FAA rules.

00:41:03.349 --> 00:41:12.670
So if it ever get to the point where they could not meet our needs, then what?

00:41:12.670 --> 00:41:16.349
Well essentially this allows us to operate legally under the FAA.

00:41:16.349 --> 00:41:21.110
So if we aren't working with the FAA, we don't have a legal airport.

00:41:21.110 --> 00:41:25.829
Madam Clerk, please take the roll.

00:41:25.829 --> 00:41:26.829
Johnson?

00:41:26.829 --> 00:41:27.829
Aye.

00:41:27.829 --> 00:41:28.829
Simmons?

00:41:28.829 --> 00:41:29.829
Aye.

00:41:29.829 --> 00:41:30.829
Parker?

00:41:30.829 --> 00:41:31.829
Aye.

00:41:31.829 --> 00:41:32.829
Stacy?

00:41:32.829 --> 00:41:39.430
Sellers and Klemm. The resolution is adopted 8-0. Item number 16 is the

00:41:39.430 --> 00:41:44.910
adoption of resolution 2026-19. Could you please read this for the record? Resolution

00:41:44.910 --> 00:41:49.570
approving an agreement with I-Work Systems. Thank you. Director Suttman. Thank

00:41:49.570 --> 00:41:56.650
you, Mayor. Council, this is an agreement for all of our I-Work modules software

00:41:56.650 --> 00:42:02.510
that staff uses. A little background, we started a relationship with I-Work in

00:42:02.510 --> 00:42:07.950
in 2018. I think it's been highly successful. We've seen a lot of efficiencies through using

00:42:07.950 --> 00:42:12.750
their software. Over the years, we started getting piecemeal modules here and there. So

00:42:12.750 --> 00:42:16.510
we ended up with like three or four agreements. The main purpose of this was to get that into

00:42:16.510 --> 00:42:21.410
one agreement so we can pay it once a year, keep track of it better. This agreement happened

00:42:21.410 --> 00:42:26.470
to coincide with our desire to get two new modules added. So we thought while we're consolidating,

00:42:26.470 --> 00:42:32.150
let's get it all in one. So that's what you're seeing in this agreement. There is a cost

00:42:32.150 --> 00:42:37.150
The cost increase this year over last year was about $22,000. That's because we've added the new modules.

00:42:43.150 --> 00:42:53.150
The $69,100 will be split up between city funds and water and sewer because there's the facilities management portion on there.

00:42:53.150 --> 00:42:58.150
And staff recommends moving forward with this agreement.

00:42:58.150 --> 00:42:59.150
Thank you.

00:42:59.150 --> 00:43:01.150
Is there a motion to adopt?

00:43:01.150 --> 00:43:02.150
Sommel

00:43:02.150 --> 00:43:03.150
Second

00:43:03.150 --> 00:43:07.789
A motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.

00:43:07.789 --> 00:43:08.789
Discussion on the resolution?

00:43:08.789 --> 00:43:09.789
Alderman Stacy?

00:43:09.789 --> 00:43:15.550
You said it was about a $22,000 increase this year?

00:43:15.550 --> 00:43:20.829
Yes, we added some automation tools for our community development and some additional

00:43:20.829 --> 00:43:23.550
features for them and then a licensing module.

00:43:23.550 --> 00:43:30.110
Is it going to be an increase yearly as things change as fast as they do?

00:43:30.110 --> 00:43:38.309
I would assume if things are added to it, it would. Otherwise, I'd expect it to go up with inflation, but not drastically, but I can't predict the future either.

00:43:38.630 --> 00:43:44.309
Is this drastically $22,000? Is that considered drastically?

00:43:44.950 --> 00:43:46.950
I don't think because we're adding features.

00:43:47.030 --> 00:43:47.430
Okay.

00:43:47.470 --> 00:43:51.510
If it was just a jump of $22,000, I'd have major questions if it was the same feature set.

00:43:53.510 --> 00:43:54.269
Okay.

00:43:55.590 --> 00:43:57.670
Thank you. Madam Clerk, please take the roll.

00:44:00.110 --> 00:44:09.690
Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. Parker? Aye. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye.

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And Klemm? Aye. And that resolution is adopted 8-0. Item number 17 is the adoption of resolution

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2026-20. Could you please read this? Resolution approving an agreement with Greystone Construction

00:44:21.869 --> 00:44:27.030
for the purchase and construction of a salt storage shed. Thank you. Manager Boyer. Thank

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Thank you, Your Honor. The city has two salt sheds that are in really bad condition. Curt,

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I don't know if you can put those pictures up for the projector. Okay, well, as soon

00:44:40.710 --> 00:44:44.869
as we get the projector going, then we'll be able to look at those pictures. But essentially,

00:44:44.869 --> 00:44:51.070
we have two pole barn style sheds that are falling apart. Actually, they're unsafe and

00:44:51.070 --> 00:44:56.390
they're going to fall down eventually in a very short order. So, staff, knowing this,

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has been working on replacing the salt sheds.

00:44:59.269 --> 00:45:00.789
Obviously, we've known for a little while

00:45:00.789 --> 00:45:03.150
that we need to replace them.

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We have come, looked at three different manufacturers

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and worked with all three to kind of get

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the best analysis of how they're built

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and the best layout for the city.

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We've decided on an 80 foot by 126 bright span Atlas building.

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This package includes 12 inches of aggregate base, civil site work and grating, concrete

00:45:29.869 --> 00:45:36.230
foundation and base, concrete foundation, piers, rebar, mats, and basically the structure.

00:45:36.230 --> 00:45:47.230
The total cost of the salt shed is $833,795 and the building will hold up to 4,400 tons

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To give you a context, that is about one, basically 1.3 years worth of salt on hand. Currently, because of the small size of our salt sheds, we take deliveries as needed sometimes when it's a cold winter and we have a lot of snow. Our supplier actually has to prioritize who gets salt and sometimes we don't get as much as we want. So this will enable us to have an entire year supply on hand at any given time. This was included in the capital improvement

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Plan is in the budget and staff request council move forward with the salt shed.

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Thank you. Is there a motion to adopt? So I'll move.

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Second. In motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Johnson. Discussion on the resolution?

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Alderman Sellers? Yeah, with this shed you're also making it that big for a little storage too, aren't you?

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Are you storing anything else in there besides just the salt? No.

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You know, salt's corrosive, so anything we put in there would be subject to that corrosion. However,

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this will give us operational flexibility when the salt deliveries come in. If they're on a tilt,

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like a large truck with a tilt bed, the trucks will be able to fully tilt up and dump the salt

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in there. Currently, we don't have enough overhead space to do that, so when a salt delivery comes in,

00:47:11.869 --> 00:47:16.110
they basically dump it on the ground and then we have manpower with moving it around and getting

00:47:16.110 --> 00:47:20.670
it put back in the salt shed. So it'll actually streamline operations to some degree as well.

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Okay.

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Alderman Stacy.

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Would you ever order three years worth of salt at one time?

00:47:30.350 --> 00:47:30.590
No.

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Oh, I think you misunderstood. It was 1.3 years capacity.

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Oh, okay.

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Gotcha.

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Alderman Shadle, did you have your hand?

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I did. I'm just curious if this includes demolition of the existing or are we just going to have

00:47:52.829 --> 00:47:57.869
somebody like maybe hit it with a feather? I'm going to leave that to Darren. I think

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we get the operation. So this quote does not include demolition. The city staff decided

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that we're going to use our own crews to do the demolition of the buildings because they're

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We're in such bad shape, so we're going to recycle the steel and we're going to just dispose of the wood and then we have the ability with the clam truck and stuff to remove the concrete ourselves to kind of sweat equity, save some money to try to bring the cost down.

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Very expensive building and we know that, but it's very needed and we wanted to do everything possible to make sure that we could get this facility this year.

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I really believe that by the time we empty the buildings they'll probably fall

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over. It's, I looked at it, it's extremely bad shape. Alderman Stacy? Is this down on

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Island? Yes ma'am. Okay. Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. Parker? Aye.

00:48:58.030 --> 00:49:10.030
Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. The resolution is adopted 8 to 0. Item number 18 is approval of a bid. Could you please read?

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Bid opening on February 4th, 2026 for HVAC preventative and service maintenance for equipment at seven city owned locations. Thank you. Manager Boyer?

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Thank you your honor so for the past three years we've had a company doing our

00:49:25.550 --> 00:49:30.470
contract HVAC work for just City Hall and for the police department that has

00:49:30.470 --> 00:49:35.829
been problematic and we worked very hard this time to make sure that our bid was

00:49:35.829 --> 00:49:40.990
written very specifically to cover you know we could calculate

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City Cover, you know, we could calculate all the costs and we weren't getting hit with

00:49:45.670 --> 00:49:51.030
high, uncalculated increases from the supplier.

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We also added several locations to this bid, including the facilities down at Island.

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And so staff moved forward with a bid opening and Helm was the most responsive bidder and

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Staff Request with a total cost of approximately, let's see here, bear with me one second here,

00:50:15.430 --> 00:50:23.750
$77,703, sorry, didn't see that. So staff recommends moving forward with this bid from Helm.

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Is there a motion to approve? Second. A motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman

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Sellers Discussion on the bid.

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Alderman Stacey?

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So do I understand this contract to be saying one year is 60 compared to three years being

00:50:52.110 --> 00:50:53.110
77?

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No, that's incorrect, but I think Aaron can speak that pretty clear.

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Here's what's listed in the memo, year one's cost is the $60,314, year two is $69,708,

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and year three is $77,703.

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So that's the total cost of the year for the preventative maintenance and all labor included.

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We did this as a three year, the city has the right or option to approve a three year

00:51:22.010 --> 00:51:26.230
bid and then we can opt out at any time that we want to year to year.

00:51:26.230 --> 00:51:56.230
Huffines, John Huffines, John Huffines

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We have 168 touch points of heating, cooling, exhaust fans, things like that within this contract. It's a lot of units to maintain within the city of Freeport. And to be frank with you, we don't even have a good inventory of the condition or status of the things that we have currently. So, um, one other thing I'd like to throw out is that we have 168 touch points.

00:52:56.230 --> 00:53:03.910
is there refrigerant laws changes that happened here in 26. And so as units become aged, because

00:53:03.910 --> 00:53:07.670
of the new refrigeration laws, if they have anything to do with air conditioning, they

00:53:07.670 --> 00:53:12.110
won't be able to be repaired with the current refrigerant, they will have to be converted

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to new units because the EPA no longer allows the installation of that old refrigerant.

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Johnson, Simmons, Parker, Stacy, Shadle, Sanders, Sellers, and Klemm.

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The motion passes 8-0.

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Item number 19 is another bid.

00:53:41.070 --> 00:53:42.430
Could you please read?

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Bid opening on February 10th, 2026 for the tree removal for the year.

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Thank you, Manager Boyer.

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Thank you, Your Honor.

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City has identified 31 dead or dangerous trees within the city.

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We do this every year.

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This year we received multiple bids, four bids, with the winning bid being tree landscaping

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of Economowoc.

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They are the low bidder at $60,187,000 and this is budgeted in the forestry budget.

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Thank you. Is there a motion to approve? Second. Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by

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Alderman Sellers. Discussion on this bid. Alderman Stacy? The company that gets this bid or these

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Bids. They will have the necessary license and paperwork required by the state to do

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these jobs, am I correct?

00:54:53.210 --> 00:54:58.810
Yes, all the companies will be licensed to report contractor with the appropriate liability

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coverage.

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Madam Clerk, please take the roll.

00:55:04.810 --> 00:55:05.810
Johnson?

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Simmons, Parker, Stacy, Shadle, Sanders, Sellers, and Klemm.

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The motion is approved 8-0.

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On February 11, 2026, there was a bid opening for sanitary sewer cleaning for 2026.

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Thank you, Your Honor.

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Each year we prepare for our road projects and our water mean replacements.

00:55:34.890 --> 00:55:42.690
We also evaluate our sanitary collection system before we move forward with any other work

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above ground.

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So this year we had solicited for bids for cleaning and televising corridors within the

00:55:50.690 --> 00:55:52.790
city that we're going to be working on.

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It counts for about 20,000 lineal feet.

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The low bidder was National Power Rotting, a company we've used in the past and has been

00:56:00.910 --> 00:56:09.030
Good, and they are the lowest responsive bidder at $76,784, and that's actually below engineers

00:56:09.030 --> 00:56:10.030
estimate.

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Staff recommends moving forward with this bid.

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Thank you.

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Is there a motion to approve?

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So moved.

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Second.

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A motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Johnson.

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Discussion on this bid.

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Madam Clerk, please take the roll.

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Johnson?

00:56:26.870 --> 00:56:27.870
Aye.

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Simmons?

00:56:28.870 --> 00:56:29.870
Aye.

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Parker?

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Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. And Klemm? Aye. The motion passes 8-0. And item number 21 is another bid opening. On February 11th, 2026, wild animal trapping bids were opened. Thank you, Manager Boyer.

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Thank you, Your Honor. So many times throughout the year we get requests of residents of Freeport that have issues with raccoons or skunks or various large marsupial animals and the city ordinance does not allow for us to trap, we simply, the ordinance allows our animal control officer to deal with dogs and cats.

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With that being said, with the number of requests that we've had, staff solicited bids for basically an exterminating contract for up to 20 of these types of problematic calls.

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We received one responsive bidder, Night Sight Solutions, and the total cost per trap is going to be $300, and that'd be $6,000 annually, and we'll do it on a first come, first serve.

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and we will also be depending we'll be looking at the surrounding areas so if

00:57:48.470 --> 00:57:51.650
you live in the woods we're not going to be sending a trapping company out to

00:57:51.650 --> 00:57:58.470
capture possums this is simply just to deal with the the emerging issues that

00:57:58.470 --> 00:58:02.830
come up from time to time and so staff recommends moving forward with this bid

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from the bid from night sight solutions for a total of $6,000 thank you is there

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Seconded by Alderman Shadle. Discussion on this bid. Alderman Johnson.

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So currently I understand the city doesn't pay anything or doesn't do any of the trapping

00:58:24.750 --> 00:58:29.710
of any wild animals. Really, we're not doing anything for that right now. Is that correct?

00:58:29.710 --> 00:58:34.750
Right. It is not allowed by ordinance and we have no qualified individuals who have

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I do want to say also in this trapping I think we need to look at our community development

00:58:47.850 --> 00:58:54.110
on some of the garbage and because that's what these animals feed off of where people

00:58:54.110 --> 00:58:58.770
have just throw their garbage in the back or throw their garbage on the porch or whatever

00:58:58.770 --> 00:59:01.870
but these animals have gotten really out of control.

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I know one day I saw I thought it was a dog and it was a raccoon it was that big so and

00:59:08.350 --> 00:59:14.430
it was 10 30 in the afternoon I mean in the morning so I do see that there is a big problem

00:59:14.430 --> 00:59:22.190
in the community area where people live and children play so Mr. Segal yeah I just want

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to add one point of context so in the memo we talked about this is going to be a co-op

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Program. We're not, as the city, just going to go out and remove animals. There's going to be

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a co-op cost with any resident that wants to do it. First of all, animals on private property present

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an issue and we're

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We're also going to require a hold harmless agreement to the city because it's on private property like a temporary easement as well just because you know we have to be cautious and protect the city at all lengths when we do this and I have specifically talked to Night Sight Solutions. This is a gentleman that is a very responsible person. He's a licensed trapper in Wisconsin and in Illinois. He works for the Rock and Roll Association.

01:00:10.950 --> 01:00:17.770
McFord Fire Department and he's planning on retiring and this is kind of his next part

01:00:17.770 --> 01:00:20.710
of his life for work and he likes doing it.

01:00:20.710 --> 01:00:26.090
So one of the things I'm concerned with with this is kind of the story that Dovie had wrote

01:00:26.090 --> 01:00:31.430
before that you know people think this is generally as simple as just tramping one animal

01:00:31.430 --> 01:00:38.030
sometimes when you know there might be a family of raccoons living under that deck so we need

01:00:38.030 --> 01:00:48.430
Alderman, Stacy, So is this saying it would cost the customer

01:00:48.430 --> 01:00:56.270
or the person that's in need of the service $300 per trap?

01:00:56.270 --> 01:00:58.070
In this case, it's a co-op.

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So that $300 cost would be split 50-50 between the homeowner and the city if approved.

01:01:04.230 --> 01:01:05.990
The homeowner and the city?

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The 6,000? 300. What's the 6,000? That was the annual estimated cost to the city of Brooklyn. I thought you said annual, but okay. Yeah. I did some cost comparisons about three or four months ago. Rob asked me to call around and get some prices because we had quite a few complaints about the cost of the property.

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because we had quite a few complaints about how much this trapping was costing

01:01:38.790 --> 01:01:42.990
because there's very limited people that are actually licensed to do this and the

01:01:42.990 --> 01:01:49.710
cost that I got from numerous calls was double this. Is there something we can

01:01:49.710 --> 01:01:55.070
change oh I'm sorry sure go ahead is there something we can change in the

01:01:55.070 --> 01:02:09.470
Ordinance that will be more supportive in the city with this. I mean, Ms. Lenore is very

01:02:09.470 --> 01:02:19.910
concerned. 38 raccoons, 16 possums, and I didn't get how many skunks.

01:02:19.910 --> 01:02:27.310
I think the idea here is to start with something and see how it goes and then go from there.

01:02:27.310 --> 01:02:32.350
But would that be something the city would consider? We don't have a licensed trapper.

01:02:32.350 --> 01:02:37.990
Right. That's the issue right there is what she said is we do not have a licensed, state

01:02:37.990 --> 01:02:42.550
of Illinois licensed trapper on staff and that has to be happening to be on private

01:02:42.550 --> 01:02:44.790
property.

01:02:44.790 --> 01:02:57.670
I don't believe our ordinance, our city ordinance could allow us to trap on private property.

01:02:57.670 --> 01:03:04.230
I don't believe that that would be the case. That would be a question for the attorney.

01:03:04.230 --> 01:03:08.770
That is correct. We can only enter on a private property if we have some kind of permission

01:03:08.770 --> 01:03:12.550
from the landowner or if there's a recorded easement that would allow the city to come

01:03:12.550 --> 01:03:15.110
On, for some maintenance aspects.

01:03:15.110 --> 01:03:21.830
So without permission, we just can't enter onto the property unless it's an emergency

01:03:21.830 --> 01:03:26.550
situation like a fire aspect, then obviously we can.

01:03:26.550 --> 01:03:28.410
Alderman Johnson.

01:03:28.410 --> 01:03:36.070
I see here it says a single emergency call out less than 40 hour time is $200.

01:03:36.070 --> 01:03:38.550
So that'd be above and beyond the $300.

01:03:38.550 --> 01:03:39.550
Yeah.

01:03:39.550 --> 01:03:48.910
In my research, most of these animal problems are kind of ongoing, you know, and it's not

01:03:48.910 --> 01:03:51.310
like something that's a fire.

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And so 48 hours seem to be a reasonable time frame to respond.

01:03:54.870 --> 01:03:59.510
If somebody just it's dire and they can't wait 48 hours for the trap, yes, then there

01:03:59.510 --> 01:04:06.750
is an additional $200 emergency fee to break this person away from their other work.

01:04:06.750 --> 01:04:07.750
Thank you.

01:04:07.750 --> 01:04:08.750
Okay.

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What if the animal is dead? So who picks that up?

01:04:18.750 --> 01:04:24.750
In the right of way, the city of Freeport picks it up. On the private property, it would be this trap.

01:04:24.750 --> 01:04:32.750
And that would be 300? That would be 150 bucks then? Just picking up a...

01:04:32.750 --> 01:04:34.750
You don't know yet.

01:04:34.750 --> 01:04:50.750
I might have to define that. I don't believe he would charge us for an animal that was already dead. This is, catching animals like this and baiting them in traps takes time and effort and there's always safety risk with different kinds of things like rabies and things like that.

01:04:50.750 --> 01:04:52.750
Yeah. Okay.

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Director Suttman, can you check the video feed? We keep getting, it's blacking out. The audio stays on but the video was blacking out.

01:05:03.750 --> 01:05:07.830
Thank you. If there's no further discussion, Madam Clerk, could you please take the role?

01:05:07.830 --> 01:05:14.150
Oh, I'm sorry. Go ahead. So once we exhaust the number of calls, can you just bring it back to

01:05:14.150 --> 01:05:21.030
council and then maybe we can renew and add more? Or I think, is that what you were getting at?

01:05:21.030 --> 01:05:27.270
Maybe can we increase the number of calls from, or just bring it back? I think it's really a

01:05:27.270 --> 01:05:32.630
starting point. That's what I'm saying. So yeah, I think the whole point was, let's, let's, we've not

01:05:32.630 --> 01:05:36.950
We've not done it before, let's go ahead and try it, let's put a cap on it so it doesn't

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get out of hand.

01:05:37.950 --> 01:05:41.790
This is an unbudgeted item that we're going to have to look at other areas within a budget

01:05:41.790 --> 01:05:42.790
to pay for.

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So I just wanted to make sure that it was bookended and we weren't, you know, moving

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forward with something that gets out of hand.

01:05:52.190 --> 01:05:53.190
Mr. Tegel?

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Yeah, so in the bid we did ask for a price over $20 to kind of lock it in in the bid

01:05:59.390 --> 01:06:03.750
if we choose to do more. And he gave us the same price for 21 through whatever.

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So if council determined that there was a greater need here, it would still be the same price.

01:06:10.790 --> 01:06:14.510
But I think we need to also remember Alderman Seller's point of, you know,

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enforcement of garbage and things that draw those types of animals in.

01:06:20.670 --> 01:06:24.350
It's kind of a dual piece there. So it's a starting point.

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Madam Clerk, please take the roll.

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Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. Parker? Aye. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Oh, he's absent, I'm

01:06:38.910 --> 01:06:47.070
sorry. Sellers? Aye. And Klemm? Aye. The motion passes 7-0. And item number 22 is

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another bid opening. On February 12th, 2026, we opened bids for demolition of

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of 1300 Business Route 20 East or the former Holiday Inn.

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Director Heimerdinger.

01:07:03.030 --> 01:07:04.690
Thank you, Madam Mayor.

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Last month on January 20th, 2026,

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I provided testimony on behalf of the City of Freeport

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at the Stevenson County Courthouse

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regarding the formal Holiday Inn at 1300 Business 20 East.

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This property has been in the court system for years

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and based on all the testimony and supporting evidence,

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The Court ultimately ruled in favor of the City, determining that the structure is not

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suitable for rehabilitation, is a life safety hazard, and ordered the demolition of the

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building.

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Following the Court's decision, the Community Development Department moved forward with

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the demolition bid process.

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The bids were publicly bid, addendums were issued to clarify scope and requirements,

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A walkthrough was held on February 11th so contractors could review site conditions.

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Bids were open on February 12th and the City received six competitive bids.

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The lowest responsible bid was submitted by Elburn Suns Earthworks in the amount of $169,700.

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The other five bid totals and contractors can be reviewed in the memo attached to tonight's

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agenda.

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This project will be funded through the Demolition Fund and represents an important step in removing

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a long-standing, unsafe structure and preparing the site for future redevelopment that will

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generate new investments, support future businesses, and increase revenue for the City.

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The City will be seeking developers and I encourage anyone interested to contact me

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at 815-235-8221.

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And finally, I'd like to take a moment to thank my team.

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Doug, John, Ben, Elizabeth, Sadie, and Katie, as well as our City Attorney for their dedication in bringing this long process to resolution.

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We are excited to see what the future holds for this property, and staff recommends approving the bid from Elber and Sons Earthworks.

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Thank you. Is there a motion to approve? So moved. Second.

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Is there a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers? Discussion on the bid.

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Alderman, Stacy? If we accept this, how long is that building going to continue to sit?

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Or better yet, when would the process start and what is estimated completion date?

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That's a great question. In our big documents that were signed by the contractors, it says

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is 25 years old.

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Quitt in April. So that's kind of the target is to have it completely down so

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that we can move forward with the next steps within the Quitt system. Completely

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down by April? Yes. Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. Parker? Aye.

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Aye.

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Stacy?

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Aye.

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Shadle?

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Aye.

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Sanders?

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Aye.

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Sellers?

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Aye.

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And Klemm?

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Aye.

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The motion passes 8-0.

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Item number 23 is Discussion on Bidoc Project Updates.

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Alderman Stacy and Simmons.

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Several community members have expressed concerns regarding the lack of progress on the VIDA

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project.

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On behalf of these citizens, I am requesting answers to the following questions.

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Why is the project currently at a standstill?

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What is the project's completion date?

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In the event of a fire or medical emergency, will EMS be able to reach the Arcade area

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efficiently?

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For the approved permit from 2024 was pulled from this project after being approved for

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two years.

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When was the permit for this project pulled?

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By whom was the permit pulled?

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And for what reason was the approved permit pulled?

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Who has had direct communication with Canadian National regarding this delay?

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Why was the Council not informed of the permit being pulled and of delay the process would

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cause?

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What is the status of the road the City was supposed to pave for residents' use west of

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the water treatment plant on Hancock?

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and what is the current status of the Hancock Bridge and how long is it expected to sustain

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the extra overflow traffic?

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Alderman, Stacy, you were given answers to every single one of these questions last Thursday

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prior to your request to put this on the agenda.

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So from that point, there is no other updates.

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Okay, Mayor Miller, I was given maybe five of the eight questions. However, the constituents

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I'm wanting to hear it from Director Boyer or Director Steagall. I don't care which.

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I received five to eight calls in the last three weeks on this matter. Did I pick back

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up the phone and make five to eight calls? No. I put it on the agenda so they could get

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it firsthand directly from the horse's mouth. Now, is that a problem? Requesting that, asking

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that, is that a problem?

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You already know the ordinance. You have the ability to, Alderman, have the ability to put

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I didn't put anything on for discussion. My point was that last Thursday, prior to the agenda, you knew all those answers.

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I did not know all those answers.

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Would you like to address any of those?

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I did not know all those answers, because all those answers were not asked.

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I'm happy to answer them all.

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So, the current project is at a standstill. The reason it's at a standstill is because we're at winter construction conditions

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and Frost is in the ground. The reason we're at the standstill that we're at is our franchise partner

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NICOR had a two-inch high pressure gas main that needed to be relocated under the pavement.

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Unfortunately, since the notice to proceed, they didn't complete their project until October of

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2025. They hit a water main. They also hit a sewer main and created a large repair in that area.

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The City is a franchise partner with NICOR and we don't control their construction crews and this relocation was at no cost to the project so the timelines that they establish per the franchise agreements are what the public has to deal with on the relocations.

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We can't control, excuse me, NICOR, we can only work with them.

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Additionally, CN owns all of the property that this project is going to be done on or is being done on and they have the full authority to open, close, and permanently remove this access at any time they want to.

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CN actually has more authority than the city and then in the rank of the railroad, they have more authority than anyone in probably the state of Illinois to do whatever they want with their facilities.

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and others. The Fire Medical Emergency The Public Works Department has worked with Chief

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Miller, and the Fire Department has a plan in place and alternative routes established

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to get to this area.

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Unfortunately, there's only one access point through the Hancock Bridge, and that does deter

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for the rails, so they have routes around north to get there.

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I've discussed that with them thoroughly when we did the project.

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That's the best the city can do at the time.

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I would like the City Council to know that before we even undertook this project, I tried

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to get a new above rail crossing so we didn't ever have to deal with this again and that

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was turned down in whole. CN's not adding any above ground crossings on any rails due

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to liability issues. So this was really our only choice. The approved permit being pulled.

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CN provided a permit access for one year. The public flagging which is required with

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these projects paused the project in December of 25 at the end excuse me December 28th of 25

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CN sent me an email asking for more information on the excavations on the water and storm which

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we provided them numerous response in the month of January and then they reissued permits on

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on February 4th to Helm Group, which is the contractor on the project, who's had

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communication with them during the project. Myself and the Helm Group project

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manager have had communication with Canadian National throughout. I'm the one

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that got involved in January to make sure the project could continue to move

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forward because I want to see it get done as well as everyone else. I also

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take tons of phone calls on this constantly. Unfortunately, this is what

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because nothing's going to move forward

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and be finished until May of 26

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because it's impossible to get hot mixed asphalt

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to open the road up.

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So I think that answers most of those questions.

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Hancock Bridge, the Hancock Bridge

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is still rated for 80,000 pounds.

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So semi-traffic can go over that every day, all day long.

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It is the deck and rating are in poor condition,

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but they're still a four of nine.

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That's why it's on the replacement schedule for the deck and the railings.

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Um, four out of nine means that there's advanced section loss, deterioration,

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spalling, and scouring deficiencies.

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IDOT is fully aware of this and that is an IDOT

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We're really aware of this and that is an IDOT bridge as long as the city of Freeport, it passed the 2025 inspection and it is on hopefully the July letting to bid for the new bridge which would mean maybe a fall or spring start for the replacement until that project can commence, there's nothing we can do but patch the deck and the railings.

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One of the holdups on the bridge, which I didn't inform council this either, but the

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railings on the bridge are considered historical monuments.

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They were cast in place when they were originally built.

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And it has been going through a six month review through the Historical Society to decide

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if they want to keep the railings or we can demo them, which is out of our control again.

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And it's the IDOT process.

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And since IDOT is giving us nearly $2 million for the project, we have to follow their process

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through and through, or we forfeit the money.

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The status of the road to the West.

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So the road to the West was a conversation that we had with the fire

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department about trying to get emergency access back there in case something

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happens to the Hancock bridge that crosses private property back at the

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old depot of ultrasonic.

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We don't have passage to cross their premises, but they told us in an

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I understand that it doesn't open to the end of May or sometime during May and we're hoping

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for completion by June 1st. So with the understanding that hopefully we have received in writing

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that the permit is back. I have emails from CN that they authorized the flagging permits

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to Helm to submit. Yes, that happened on February 4th. Okay. So if they can get out there and

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And finally, I'm pleased to announce that we have a new project that we are talking about, which is a new tower building project.

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This project will be built at the end of May, and it will be built in June, and it will be built at the end of May, as well.

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We cannot have the asphalt plant turn on again before about the end of the first week of May is usually the typical time it opens.

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So if we as a city want to, if they can even get out there and finish it because we've got to let the frost get out of the ground,

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we would have to pay to fill the whole thing with gravel and then we'll have to pay to remove it all and waste it.

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And I mean, that's, that's a conscious choice.

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And what kind of expense is that?

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I would have to ask for an expense. I'm guessing...

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15,000, 20,000.

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Unfortunately there's always inconvenience when you have projects that you're dealing

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with.

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So let's move on to reports of department heads, finance.

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Not yet.

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Oh, I'm sorry.

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I didn't see you.

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I just want to be clear that in an emergency situation if there's a train stopped on the

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They can cut the locks and go. They have bolt cutters and they can cut the

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locks and go through. That's that was our agreement with inertia. We'll have to

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repair anything that's damaged, but yes. Finance? Community Development? I just like

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I'd like to, since we're talking about pest control, please take your garbage to the street the night before with your toters, and then make sure that you grab it, make sure that you pack it tight, and then make sure that you pick your toters and you put your toters back to where they belong in your house, wherever you have deemed on your property they need to sit, not on the roadway, not in the right-of-way, but we just, please help us keep the, keep

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and others.

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We are going to have to get the animals that we don't want in here out and everybody enjoying

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their lives and can walk safely and play in their yards.

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Thank you.

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Public Works?

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Sure.

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A couple updates.

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When I left tonight, two of the chargers down at the Douglas lot are now live and working.

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Other two I need to get a couple warranty parts for and the other section is going to

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We also received confirmation on getting all the CJA money and all the ComEd money back.

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We actually got confirmation of about a third of the payment already from ComEd.

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I would also like to let everybody know that the 2026 street projects led by the city,

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we have three packages coming out.

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The first one should be going out to bid around the last week of February, and then there'll

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be one each week concurrently for three weeks.

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So we'll have lots of bids coming through.

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And also we appreciate the approvals of the salt building.

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It's a much needed facility for the for the street department.

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It's very deteriorating.

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How does, how is it known on apps that we now have two chargers that are?

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Great question. I looked before I came and I don't believe it was live, but on the Charge

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Point site and on the car maps, once this is fully commenced and opened, they'll actually

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be on the maps for people that have EV cars when they need to charge.

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Who's they?

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People that own EVs. Or who will put it up?

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How does the app know? ChargePoint and Fehr, who was our partner in building them, is loading all that information into the maps. So like right now, if you went to ChargePoint, it has a question mark over Freeport. That's because they knew we were coming, but we had to shut them off before commencement. So now that they're turning on, I don't know if they'll be on the map tomorrow, but they should be on in a couple of days is what people told us. Thank you. Interesting. On the app, it should tell you how many are available.

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should tell you how many are in use, should also be able to tell you, you know, maybe like it gives a time frame, you know, as in charging. So like when one would be available if they're, you know, all utilized or something like that. So I have had a lot of calls over these charging units and very, very much a lot of excitement from people traveling through and asking questions. Just had talks with two gentlemen this week, which pass through Freeport all the time, looking for these chargers to be available.

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and they told me that these will be the best units between Chicago and Butte.

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Well done. Could you share the name of that app again? It'll be, it's ChargePoint.

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ChargePoint is like one of the leaders in the charging industry and again I

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wanted to point out that we specifically picked ChargePoint because they're a

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nationwide vendor, they're a name in the business, they're not going anywhere so

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We didn't want to get into a unit that might not be able to be serviced.

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Thayer Energy out of, I believe it's Belvedere, who's one of our partners.

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They're actually a retail warranty distributor of them.

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So when there's issues, they'll get notification as well too, that something's

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not working correctly, so it can be fixed.

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It's, it's a complete package.

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And we also have the software as part of the package that Michelle's group and

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Public Works has to facilitate the finances and the payments and, and the

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and the operation of the utilities. So, and the cost structure we came up was just an average cost structure to start forth with Freeport. I think it's very fair and it will be advantageous to people using it.

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Okay. Fire.

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Nothing, Your Honor.

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Police?

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Nothing, ma'am. And Library.

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Thank you, Your Honor. The new Library Director, Emily Schaub, starts next Monday, February 23rd. We are all looking forward to her arrival. Thank you all for your support of Mia's Interim Director

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and your continued support of the library. And I will see you again in September for my annual Summer Reading Wrap-Up.

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We always look forward to that.

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IT? City Manager?

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I have one thing, and I am often surprised pleasantly with how competent and hardworking our staff here at the city is.

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That not only goes for everybody in this room, but everybody that works for the city.

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One case in point, we had an issue with the aircraft refueler.

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We have a very good lease arrangement that saves the city a tremendous amount of money

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on that.

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But we had an ongoing issue and it was causing a back siphoning in fuel and nobody could

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figure it out.

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and Fuel and nobody could figure it out and I just want to thank our mechanics specifically

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tonight for the work that they put into diagnosing a very difficult problem and solving it when

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other professionals could not.

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So thank you.

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I have nothing new to share.

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Alderman Johnson.

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Yes, this Thursday we have our neighborhood watch meeting at 3002 Farmedale Lane at 630

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Alderman Stevens? I don't have anything, thank you. Alderman Parker? Yeah, our neighborhood watch meeting is next Monday night on Laurel Street where it's always been. Thank you.

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Alderman Stacy? Nothing tonight, thank you. Alderman Shadle? Just would like to add to the neighborhood watch list. It should be scheduled for March 5th, but we're going to move that.

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The police officer and myself both have something going that night. It's going to move to the second Thursday, which would be March 12th at Schwartz on Park Boulevard.

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Alderman Sanders?

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Nothing.

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Alderman Sellers?

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Nothing.

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Alderman Klemm?

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I'd just like to give out a shout out to Pat Ingram that's in the audience tonight. Pat, thank you and all your crew for all the extra work you've done on the leaf pickup

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Pickup and everything lately. We've know we've really ran into trouble with weather and all that and a bunch of issues, but I know the guys were out sweeping today and the guys were out also picking up the leaves and stuff and thank you for continuing to make the effort. People appreciate it.

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Item number 28 is public comment. Is there Tommy?

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Wanda, thank you for boiling on that town down there.

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And Darren, you did a good job with it.

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And Jodi Miller, you did a good job with the mayor.

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Sir, if you could please state your name. I'm Mike Olinger. I moved in here. I've got an

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answer for your raccoons. I just got done with a groundhog that took a year to solve.

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Put some mothballs out. I did that. Put some vinegar out. I did that. I'm the old school

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certified chimney sweep by the Chimney Safety Institute of America. I was called repeatedly

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Wiley, Animal Infestation,

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Zunoni, Eric, Terrence, Ray, Bob, George, James, John, and Tom.

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These are the periods of yes, cold and warm.

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But that is a problem that our government has doled us with weather modification.

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It's out of control from radar, from these cell towers all around that you folks had

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came here about what to put in or the telecommunication companies came and talked to you folks and put them in.

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I came here for freedom of information in regards to finding out what is going on and you folks have no clue.

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There is a chimney of emissions going directly up towards the clouds.

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One of the reasons why we have all different kinds of clouds now.

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Because we're basically electrifying our atmosphere.

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So folks, be prepared.

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You're the fire chief?

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It's going to get worse. Thank you for all you do.

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because you're right in the front lines. So folks I got a question for all you

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sitting here. Last year in the fall we had some of the most ridiculous amount of

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smoke coming down from Canada. The fires are burning right now in the ground. The

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amount of wood fire load that we have or Canada has up there is incredibly

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Overwhelming. So now that we're going to have this dry environment again weather

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modification with all this particulate matter up in the air electrifying it

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what's your next plan for it getting really smoky and people calling the chief

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Chief here. Truthfully, you don't have a plan. Thank you, sir. Your time has expired. Thank

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you, ma'am. I'll be back. But take care of the raccoons. Clearly. Thank you, folks. Are

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there any other public comments? Next, we have item number 29, which is executive session.

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Madam Clerk, could you please read this for the record? Pursuant to 5ILCS 122C5, the purchase

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Officer, Lease of Real Property for the Use of the Public Body, including meetings held

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for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.

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Thank you.

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Is there a motion to enter into Executive Session?

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So moved.

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Second.

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A motion made by Alderman Sellers, seconded by Alderman Shadle.

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Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll?

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Johnson?

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Aye.

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Simmons?

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Was that an aye?

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Parker?

01:35:50.950 --> 01:35:51.950
Aye.

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Stacy?

01:35:52.950 --> 01:35:53.950
Aye.

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Shadle?

01:35:54.950 --> 01:35:55.950
Aye.

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Klemm. The motion passes 8 to 0.