# Meeting Signals

Source transcript: `hgbegh-wi9a.city_council_meeting_1-6-25.txt`

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## Motion / Vote Signals

| Signal | Evidence | Nearby Result | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion / Vote Signal | Item number one is the approval of the agenda however we will be removing item number 10 and moving it to the cow is there a motion for the agenda so move second in motion made by Alderman Shadle seconded by Alderman... | That motion passes. | detected |
| Claims / Payment Signal | Seeing nothing, and we will approve to receive and place on file the minutes from the boards and commission from the Foreign Fire Insurance Board, dated October 10th, 2024, the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners f... | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Is there a motion to approve the consent agenda? | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Is there a motion to reappoint these? | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Is there a motion to approve? | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Okay so that was a motion to move it? | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | I'll make I'll respond but I don't want to be my second that's up to you okay then I won't I'm good madam mayor could you repeat what the motion was that the appointment of Steve Cox to the enterprise zone be moved to... | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | It will be moved to the January 21st council meeting by a vote of 4 to 3. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | We move on to item number seven, which is the second reading of ordinance 2025-01. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Approval Signal | So staff requests approval of this at second reading. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | Item number 8 is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-02. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Motion to approve. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | Move on to item number nine, which is the first reading of Ordinance 2020-503. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Approval Signal | This is the first reading tonight, but in the end, we recommend that the Council approves this policy. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Is there a motion to move this forward? | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Action-Like Signal | So if there had been something from Councilmembers, and that is not to blame anyone on this floor, but I wish that some discussion would come, and that is why this is a first reading so that we can have those kinds of... | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Resolution Action Signal | Move on to item number 11, which is the adoption of resolution 2025-02. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Is there a motion to adopt? | The resolution is adopted 7-0. | detected |
| Resolution Action Signal | Item number 12 is the adoption of resolution 20-2503. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Motion to adopt, Mayor. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Resolution Action Signal | Item number 13 is the adoption of resolution 2025-04. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | OK, so what's on the floor before you is a motion to move this to the COW, which would be next week. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | This would very rarely be for the Chief or Michelle, so basically this is similar to Okay, so before you is the motion to move this to the next COW next week. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | It is a fact that after much conversation, Alderperson Stacy moved and Alderperson Simmons seconded a motion to move this item to December 16th. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Is there a motion to enter into executive session? | No nearby result line detected | detected |

## Roll Call Signals

### Roll Call Signal 1: We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Klemm. Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? Sellers?

| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | Aye |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | Aye |
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | Aye |

Nearby result line: The motion is approved 8-0.

### Roll Call Signal 2: Any other discussion? Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers?

| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | No |
| Simmons | No |
| Parker | Aye |
| Stacy | No |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | No |

### Roll Call Signal 3: Any I don't want this to be my second. I'll make I'll respond but I don't want to be my second that's up to you okay then I won't I'm good madam mayor could you repeat what the motion was that the appointment of Steve...

| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | No |
| Monroe | Aye |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | No |
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | No |
| Sanders | Aye |

### Roll Call Signal 4: If discussion is done. Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers?

| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | Aye |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | Aye |
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | Aye |

Nearby result line: The ordinance passes 8-0.

### Roll Call Signal 5: Discussion on the resolution? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, would you please take the roll? Sellers?

| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | Aye |

Nearby result line: The resolution is adopted 7-0.

### Roll Call Signal 6: Aye. Klemm? Monroe?

| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Monroe | Aye |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | Aye |
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | Aye |

Nearby result line: The resolution is adopted 8 to 0.

### Roll Call Signal 7: This would very rarely be for the Chief or Michelle, so basically this is similar to Okay, so before you is the motion to move this to the next COW next week. Madam Clerk, would you please take the roll on moving it t...

| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Sellers | No |
| Klemm | No |
| Monroe | Aye |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | No |
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | No |
| Sanders | Aye |

Nearby result line: Motion passes five to four to move item 13 to the cow.

### Roll Call Signal 8: Second. Motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Monroe, Madam Clerk, would you please take the roll? Sellers?

| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | Aye |

## Money Signals

| Amount | Context |
|---:|---|
| $800 | I want to be sure, this is talking about 61 hangars? This is a new lease agreement and the hanger rate adjustment is for J-hanger. So we've recommended no changes at this time except for J-hanger to increase that to $... |
| $50,000 | Well guess what happened two weeks later? His lawyer and he came back to the room and they served him papers. The city paid $50,000 for violating their constitutional rights. |
| $19,000 | All three squad cars are currently utilized by the Patrol Division. On December 16th, 2024, the Council approved the squad bid submitted by Stivers Ford in and Walkie, Iowa, at $48,190 for each for three 2025 Ford Exp... |
| $125,570 | All three squad cars are currently utilized by the Patrol Division. On December 16th, 2024, the Council approved the squad bid submitted by Stivers Ford in and Walkie, Iowa, at $48,190 for each for three 2025 Ford Exp... |
| $500 | On December 16th, 2024, the Council approved the squad bid submitted by Stivers Ford in and Walkie, Iowa, at $48,190 for each for three 2025 Ford Explorer police interceptors for a total of $144,570,000. Minus $19,000... |
| $124,070, | On December 16th, 2024, the Council approved the squad bid submitted by Stivers Ford in and Walkie, Iowa, at $48,190 for each for three 2025 Ford Explorer police interceptors for a total of $144,570,000. Minus $19,000... |
| $19,000 | On December 16th, 2024, the Council approved the squad bid submitted by Stivers Ford in and Walkie, Iowa, at $48,190 for each for three 2025 Ford Explorer police interceptors for a total of $144,570,000. Minus $19,000... |
| $8,375 | Stivers-Ford also submitted a bid to upfit the three marked squad cars. Stivers-Ford upfitted the squad cars purchased by the police department in 2024, and the and others. The cost to upfit the two Ford Explorers fro... |
| $7,372 | Stivers-Ford upfitted the squad cars purchased by the police department in 2024, and the and others. The cost to upfit the two Ford Explorers from Dodge Durangos will be $8,375 each. The cost to upfit the third Ford E... |
| $148,192 | The cost to upfit the two Ford Explorers from Dodge Durangos will be $8,375 each. The cost to upfit the third Ford Explorer Police Interceptor will be $7,372. So the total cost to upfit all three vehicles will be $148... |
| $4 | In recognition of the years of service, the officers and as part of, years of, years of service, the officers and as part of the agreement reached with the ILFOP, IOF, I'm getting, I'm going to start all over. ILFOPLC... |
| $5,556 | In recognition of the years of service, the officers and as part of, years of, years of service, the officers and as part of the agreement reached with the ILFOP, IOF, I'm getting, I'm going to start all over. ILFOPLC... |
| $15 | So, PEP is something that currently all employees get, but it's been, well, with police it has been negotiated out, but it is up until 10 years, until you work 10 years, you get 1% of your wage. So every payroll, we c... |
| $15,000 | That's not something ComEd can support. That's something that we locally have to do. If we want to add poles and lights and tap those into the electric system, roughly that's going to cost us about $15,000 per pole to... |

## Civic Object Signals

| Type | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Contract / Agreement Reference | I'd like to comment, really ask some questions before you consider Resolution Number 13, which has something to do with police health employment or employment health plan I read the notes on this and it was something about some contract had been negotiated and it wasn't clear... |
| Ordinance Reference | We move on to item number seven, which is the second reading of ordinance 2025-01. |
| Ordinance Reference | This was formally Ordinance 2024-86 from last year, amending airplane hanger fees at Freeport-Albertus Airport and adopting revised hanger lease form. |
| Contract / Agreement Reference | This is a new lease agreement and the hanger rate adjustment is for J-hanger. |
| Ordinance Reference | Item number 8 is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-02. |
| Ordinance Reference | Ordinance Authorizing Northern Illinois Gas Company, doing business as NICOR Gas Company, to construct, operate, and maintain a gas distributing system in and through the city of Freeport. |
| Ordinance Reference | We have a motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Sellers to move Ordinance 2020-502 on to the next meeting. |
| Ordinance Reference | Move on to item number nine, which is the first reading of Ordinance 2020-503. |
| Ordinance Reference | This was formerly Ordinance 2024-85 from last. |
| Resolution Reference | Move on to item number 11, which is the adoption of resolution 2025-02. |
| Resolution Reference | Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding with U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs for Response to Calls for Service. |
| Contract / Agreement Reference | The VA is requesting the City of Freeport to enter an MOU regarding the response to calls for service at the VA. |
| Contract / Agreement Reference | Thomas, MOU will be effective upon signature and the date will be reviewed every three years. |
| Resolution Reference | Item number 12 is the adoption of resolution 20-2503. |
| Resolution Reference | Resolution approving invoice from Stevers Ford for upfitting for three new squad vehicles. |
| Procurement Reference | On December 16th, 2024, the Council approved the squad bid submitted by Stivers Ford in and Walkie, Iowa, at $48,190 for each for three 2025 Ford Explorer police interceptors for a total of $144,570,000. |
| Procurement Reference | Stivers-Ford also submitted a bid to upfit the three marked squad cars. |
| Procurement Reference | Couldn't we get the discounts and all the extra right here you know and I would agree with that but we did post the bid and we had only one full response and that was from Stivers in Iowa and we had one incomplete response which was out of Detroit, Michigan. |
| Procurement Reference | But like I said, we posted the bid and we only had one complete response, so. |
| Resolution Reference | Item number 13 is the adoption of resolution 2025-04. |
| Resolution Reference | Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with Fraternal Order of Police regarding Post-Employment Health Plan or PEP. |
| Contract / Agreement Reference | So this is to consider 3 people who had this benefit throughout their entire career and then during discussions with the union it was suggested that they would be allowed to have that during this next contract. |
| Contract / Agreement Reference | So in a prior version of the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Freeport and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, employees were entitled to a post-employment and a PEP plan to help fund health insurance costs post-employment. |
| Contract / Agreement Reference | It's just, and who could possibly reach the age of retirement during this current contract. |
| Contract / Agreement Reference | But to add something back into a contract that was missed, no, I'm not for that, but according to what you're saying, that's not what's happening, am I correct? |
| Contract / Agreement Reference | This was brought up during the negotiations, just not in the contract. |
| Executive Session Reference | Seeing none, we'll move on to Executive Session. |
| Executive Session Reference | We have two items tonight pursuant to 5 ILCS 122 C 11 litigation when an action against effecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administration administrative tribunal or when the public body finds that an action is p... |
| Executive Session Reference | Pursuant to 5 ILCS 122 C 21 discussion of of Minutes of Meetings, lawfully closed under this act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. |
| Executive Session Reference | Is there a motion to enter into executive session? |

## Question Signals

- Do we know if Mr. McDermott has registered all of his rental properties here in the City of Freeport?
- So how many administrators can you have at one time or not at just one time but at the council's discretion, the city's discretion to have privy information to enter into those administrative areas?
- Alderman Monroe, I understand your perspective because we have heard it within City Hall that hey, we need to be prepared to not use too much of our opinion, right?
- Director Bridge?
- Discussion on the resolution?
- But to add something back into a contract that was missed, no, I'm not for that, but according to what you're saying, that's not what's happening, am I correct?
- Darren, do you have any idea how many lights the City has replaced with the brighter LED?
- Several people within the city administration not been fixed the other who do we call to notify of light street lights that are out and who's responsible for that pretty easy it's 1-800-Edison-1 so 1-800-Edison-1 yes so it's 1-800-334-7661 or you can cheat...
- So trimming the trees, getting a brighter bowl, what is our timeline?
- You know shouldn't be shouldn't be that big a hassle to get done as long as that's direction we want to move yes you keep saying that why do you keep saying that I what I'm if the one at the the corner of Iroquois and state is no problem it's if we want to...
- Public Works?
- City Manager?
- Are there any other public comments?

## Low-Confidence Transcript Lines

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- I'll make I'll respond but I don't want to be my second that's up to you okay then I won't I'm good madam mayor could you repeat what the motion was that the appointment of Steve Cox to the enterprise zone be moved to the cow no next regularly scheduled sch...
- Can we take action on this I was hoping if there was any further discussion and no one said anything I was hoping to take action on this tonight well I think it was kind of decided that we would task the some trees to be removed or trimmed back and a bright...
- Several people within the city administration not been fixed the other who do we call to notify of light street lights that are out and who's responsible for that pretty easy it's 1-800-Edison-1 so 1-800-Edison-1 yes so it's 1-800-334-7661 or you can cheat...
- You know shouldn't be shouldn't be that big a hassle to get done as long as that's direction we want to move yes you keep saying that why do you keep saying that I what I'm if the one at the the corner of Iroquois and state is no problem it's if we want to...

## Internal Extraction Counts

These counts are included for QA and pipeline observability. They should not be read as proof that a category was absent from the meeting.

| Category | Count |
|---|---:|
| Action-like signals | 25 |
| Roll-call blocks | 8 |
| Money references | 14 |
| Civic object references | 30 |
| Question lines | 13 |
| Possible people detected internally | 31 |
| Low-confidence lines | 5 |

## Extraction Notes

- This artifact is intentionally generic across public meeting types.
- It may miss actions, votes, speakers, topics, or context.
- It may include false positives caused by transcription errors.
- Empty sections mean no matching lines were detected, not that the event did not happen.
- Money references are transcript-derived and should not be treated as verified amounts.
- Important claims should be verified against the original recording and official meeting records.