# Meeting Events

Meeting: `xk1ks3esqf0.city_council_meeting_5-19-2025`

Meeting date: `2025-05-19`

Meeting type: `city_council`

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## Decisions and Votes

- **Approval of Agenda Changes** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion to approve the agenda with noted changes.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Shadle
  - **Evidence:** “Item number one is the approval of the agenda however we do have just a couple of changes. Huffines. There are two proclamations that will be added after the consent agenda and then also there was a typo and so there's a revision slightly to item number 13 which is hanger leases for airspeed jet services. They are hanger C2 not A2. So just a couple of minor things. Is there a motion to approve?”
  - **Evidence:** “So moved. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? That motion passes.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [07:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=479s)

- **Approval of Minutes from May 5th, 2025** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on May 5th, 2025.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Shadle
  - **Evidence:** “Item number two is approval of the minutes from the regular meeting on May 5th, 2025. Is there a motion to approve? So moved. Second. A motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Parker. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? That motion passes.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [08:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=487s)

- **Approval of Consent Agenda** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion to approve the consent agenda items.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Shadle
  - **Evidence:** “So moved. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Klemm.”
  - **Evidence:** “Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. Shadle? Aye. The consent agenda is approved, 5 to 0.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [23:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1404s)

- **Approval of Appointments/Reappointments**
  - **Summary:** Motion to approve the appointments and reappointments in one motion.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Parker
  - **Evidence:** “If it pleases the council, we'll just do this in one motion. We have a motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Klemm.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [30:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1850s)

- **Passing appointments in one motion** — Passed
  - **Summary:** The motion to approve all listed appointments passed five to zero.
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. Shadle? Aye. And the motion passes, five to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [31:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1865s)

- **Chair and Vice Chair appointments for Alderman Shadle and Alderman Sellers** — Passed
  - **Summary:** The motion to appoint Alderman Shadle as chair and Alderman Sellers as vice passed five to zero.
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. Shadle? Aye. And Sanders? This is absent. Sorry. It passes 5 to 0.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [31:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1907s)

- **Ordinance 2025-28 on to the next meeting** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion made by Alderman Sellers and seconded by Alderman Klemm to move ordinance 2025-28 to the next meeting.
  - **Evidence:** “suspension of the rules is non-debatable and was passed by two-thirds majority.”
  - **Evidence:** “Okay well we who is who Alderman Sellers who is the second? Klemm okay we have a motion made by Alderman Sellers seconded by Alderman Klemm to move ordinance 2025-28 on to the next meeting”
  - **Evidence:** “and Alderman Parker yeah motion to suspend the rules second give a motion made by Alderman Parker seconded by Alderman Shadle for suspension of the rules”
  - **Source timestamp:** [34:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2094s)

- **Suspension of the rules** — Passed
  - **Summary:** The suspension of the rules passed six to zero after calling the mayors.
  - **Evidence:** “Oh, thank you, Attorneys Needle. Miller? Aye. So it passes six to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [34:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2094s)

- **Ordinance 2025-28 final passage** — Passed
  - **Summary:** The ordinance passed 5-0 on the roll call.
  - **Evidence:** “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. Shadle? Aye. And the ordinance passes 5-0.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [35:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2157s)

- **Move Ordinance 2025-29 forward** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion made by Alderman Shadle and seconded by Alderman Sellers to move Ordinance 2025-29 on.
  - **Evidence:** “So moved. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers to move Ordinance 202529 on.”
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion for suspension of the rules? So moved. We have a motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Johnson, for suspension of the rules”
  - **Evidence:** “Madam Clerk, could you please call the roll on the suspension only? Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. And Shadle? Aye. And Mayor Miller? Aye. The suspension passes six to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [37:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2221s)

- **Move Ordinance 2025-30 forward** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion made to move Ordinance 2025-30 forward.
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion to move this forward? It's all moved.”
  - **Evidence:** “We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Klemm to move ordinance 2025-30 on to the next meeting.”
  - **Evidence:** “We have a motion for suspension made by Alderman Parker, Miller, seconded by Alderman Johnson.”
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. Shadle? Aye. And Mayor Miller? Aye. Suspension passes, 6-0.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [38:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2292s)

- **Ordinance amending residency requirements** — Passed
  - **Summary:** The ordinance passed with a vote tally of five to zero.
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers. Aye. Klemm. Aye. Johnson. Aye. Parker. Aye. And Shadle. Aye. And the ordinance passes five to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [39:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2375s)

- **Move Ordinance 2025-31 forward**
  - **Summary:** Motion to move ordinance 2025-31 forward.
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion to move this ordinance forward? So moved. Second. A motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Shadle.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [41:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2497s)

- **Suspension for Ordinance 2025-31** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion made by Alderman Parker to suspend consideration of an ordinance.
  - **Evidence:** “Do we need to ask for a if not I would entertain a motion for suspension so move okay motion made by Alderman Parker seconded by Alderman Klemm for suspension again suspension is non-debatable”
  - **Evidence:** “Madam clerk could you please take the role Sellers aye Klemm aye Johnson aye Parker aye Shadle aye oh I need Mayor Miller on this too aye the suspension passes six to zero”
  - **Source timestamp:** [43:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2616s)

- **Ordinance 2025-31 final reading** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Vote on the final reading of Ordinance 2025-31.
  - **Evidence:** “Seeing none, Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? Sellers. Aye. Klemm. Aye. Johnson. Aye. Parker. Aye. And Shadle. Aye. The ordinance passes five to zero.”

- **Moving Ordinance 2025-32 forward for signing** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion to move the ordinance approving hangar leases forward.
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion to move this forward? So moved. Second.”
  - **Evidence:** “We have a motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Johnson. Again, two-thirds majority and non-debatable.”
  - **Evidence:** “Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Shadle and Mayor, aye. The suspension passes six to zero, excuse me.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [45:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2706s)

- **Ordinance 2025-32 final reading** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Vote on the final reading of Ordinance 2025-32.
  - **Evidence:** “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers, aye. Klemm, aye. Johnson, aye. Parker, aye. And Shadle, aye. The ordinance passes five to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [45:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2751s)

- **Ordinance 2025-32 passage** — Passed
  - **Summary:** The ordinance passed five to zero.
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers, aye. Klemm, aye. Johnson, aye. Parker, aye. And Shadle, aye. The ordinance passes five to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [45:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2751s)

- **Moving forward with Special Use Permit Application**
  - **Summary:** Motion to move forward with the special use permit application.
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion to move this forward? Alderman Klemm?”
  - **Review flags:** unattached_motion_request
  - **Source timestamp:** [49:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2942s)

- **Approval of extension for Global Payments Integrated agreement**
  - **Summary:** Motion to approve the extension for the Global Payments Integrated agreement.
  - **Attribution:** Director Richter
  - **Evidence:** “I just request that we approve the extension. Thank you, Director Richter. Is there a motion to approve this resolution? So moved.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [51:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3119s)

- **Approval of resolution 2025-47 (Amendment to IGA)** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers regarding the adoption of resolution 2025-47.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Shadle, Clerk
  - **Evidence:** “So moved. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. And Shadle? Aye. The resolution is adopted, five to zero.”
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. And Shadle? Aye. That resolution is adopted 5-0.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [52:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3141s)

- **Adoption of resolution 2025-47 (Amendment to IGA)**
  - **Summary:** Motion made by Alderman Sellers, seconded by Alderman Shadle regarding the adoption of resolution 2025-47.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Sellers
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion to adopt? So moved. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Sellers, seconded by Alderman Shadle.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [53:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3191s)

- **Adoption of resolution 2025-48 (Fehr Graham Contract)** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion to adopt the agreement for Fehr Graham.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Shadle, Clerk
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion to adopt? So moved. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. And Shadle. The resolution is adopted five to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [54:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3280s)

- **Adoption of Professional Engineering Services Agreement** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion to adopt the Professional Engineering Services Agreement.
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion to adopt? So moved. Second.”
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. And Shadle. The resolution is adopted five to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [54:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3280s)

- **Adoption of resolution 2025-49: construction engineering contract with Fehr Graham for 2025 street projects** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion to adopt the resolution approving construction engineering contract.
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion to adopt? So moved. Second. Made by Alderman Shadle seconded by Alderman Johnson”
  - **Evidence:** “The resolution is adopted 5-0.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [55:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3348s)

- **Adoption of Ptolemae software recommendation**
  - **Summary:** Staff recommended moving forward with the Ptolemae software.
  - **Evidence:** “So that being said, staff is recommending moving forward with the Ptolemae software. Thank you.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:00:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3647s)

- **Motion to adopt Ptolemae software**
  - **Summary:** A motion was made by Alderman Shadle and seconded by Alderman Klemm.
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion to adopt? So moved. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Klemm.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:00:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3653s)

- **Adoption of Ptolemae software resolution** — Adopted
  - **Summary:** The resolution was adopted 5-0.
  - **Evidence:** “The resolution is adopted 5-0.”

- **Motion to adopt EV Charger Resolution 2025-51** — Adopted
  - **Summary:** A motion was made by Alderman Shadle and seconded by Alderman Sellers.
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion to adopt this resolution?”
  - **Evidence:** “Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  - **Evidence:** “The resolution is adopted, 5-0.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:03:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3803s)

- **Adoption of resolution 2025-52: Intergovernmental agreement with Freeport School District 145 for reimbursement of water sewer line replacement costs** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion to adopt the resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with Freeport School District 145.
  - **Evidence:** “Second. Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. And Shadle? Aye. The resolution is adopted, 5-0.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:03:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3803s)

- **Adoption of Resolution 2025-53: Memorandum of understanding between City of Freeport and Freeport Arts Center for sculpture walk**
  - **Summary:** Motion to adopt the resolution approving memorandum of understanding between the City of Freeport and Freeport Arts Center for sculpture walk.
  - **Evidence:** “Second. Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:05:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3911s)

- **Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding with Freeport Art Museum**
  - **Summary:** Motion to adopt the MOU.
  - **Evidence:** “I'll entertain a motion to adopt. So moved.”
  - **Evidence:** “Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:08:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4085s)

- **Revisiting the current proposal duration**
  - **Summary:** Motion made to revisit a matter after one year.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Shadle
  - **Evidence:** “We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. Discussion. Just for a year the it's good for a year do do we revisit it in a year or is it long-standing or I think the intent is to revisit it in a year yes okay”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:08:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4085s)

- **Roll Call Vote for Council Members Present**
  - **Summary:** Alderman Sellers voted Aye.
  - **Attribution:** Council Member
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers? Aye.”

- **Roll Call Vote for Council Members Present**
  - **Summary:** Klemm voted Aye.
  - **Attribution:** Council Member
  - **Evidence:** “Klemm? Aye.”

- **Roll Call Vote for Council Members Present**
  - **Summary:** Alderman Johnson voted Aye.
  - **Attribution:** Council Member
  - **Evidence:** “Johnson? Aye.”

- **Roll Call Vote for Council Members Present**
  - **Summary:** Alderman Parker voted Aye.
  - **Attribution:** Council Member
  - **Evidence:** “Parker? Aye.”

- **Adoption of resolution awarding façade improvement grant to 2-6 East Stephenson Street**
  - **Summary:** Motion made by Alderman Shadle and seconded by Alderman Sellers regarding the adoption of resolution 20-25-55.
  - **Evidence:** “So moved. Second. The motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  - **Evidence:** “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:14:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4494s)

- **Adoption of resolution for façade improvement grant to Smith Building**
  - **Summary:** Motion made by Alderman Shadle and seconded by Alderman Johnson regarding the adoption of the resolution for the Smith Building.
  - **Evidence:** “So moved. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Johnson.”
  - **Evidence:** “Madam Clerk please take the roll. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. And Shadle? Aye.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:19:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4787s)

- **Adoption of resolution for Westwood Water Main Extension**
  - **Summary:** Motion made by Alderman Klemm and seconded by Alderman Shadle regarding the city council resolution to move forward with the fitting process.
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion to adopt? So do. So, second. A motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Shadle.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:18:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4688s)

- **Adoption of resolution/measure** — Passed
  - **Summary:** A motion was made by Alderman Klemm and seconded by Alderman Shadle.
  - **Evidence:** “So, second. A motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Shadle.”
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. And Shadle? Aye. The resolution is approved, adopted 5-0.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:18:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4688s)

- **Approval of bid for 925 South Hyde Avenue** — Passed
  - **Summary:** A motion was made by Alderman Sellers to approve the bid for 925 South Hyde Avenue, seconded by Alderman Shadle.
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion to approve? So moved. Second. The motion made by Alderman Sellers, seconded by Alderman Shadle.”
  - **Evidence:** “Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. And Shadle? Aye. The bid is approved, five to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:20:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4832s)

- **Approval of bid for 909 South Chippewa** — Passed
  - **Summary:** A motion was made by Alderman Shadle to approve the bid for 909 South Chippewa, seconded by Alderman Sellers.
  - **Evidence:** “Is there such a motion? So moved. Second. Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  - **Evidence:** “So moved. Second. Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  - **Evidence:** “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers? Klemm, Johnson, Parker, and Shadle. The motion is approved five to zero.”

- **Approval of bid for 621 East Pleasant rehabilitation**
  - **Summary:** Motion to approve the bid from CMM and Associates for 621 East Pleasant.
  - **Evidence:** “Huffines. I move. I second. Motion made by Ollerman Sellers, seconded by Ollerman Klemm.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:23:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5032s)

- **Approval of resolution for 2025 MFT maintenance project** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion to approve the resolution for the 2025 MFT annual maintenance project.
  - **Evidence:** “So staff requests council move forward and approve this resolution for the 2025 MFT. Thank you. Is there a motion to approve? So moved. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Shadle.”
  - **Evidence:** “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. And Shadle? Aye. And that bid is approved, five to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:24:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5092s)

- **Approval of Helm Group bid for infrastructure project** — Passed
  - **Summary:** The bid was approved five to zero.
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion to approve? So I'll move. Second.”
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. And Shadle? Aye. That bid is approved five to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:26:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5190s)

- **Approval of Fisher Excavating bid for water main improvement project** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion to move forward with the fisher excavating bid.
  - **Evidence:** “So staff asked council to move forward with the fisher excavating bid. Is there a motion to approve? So moved. Second.”
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers aye Klemm aye Johnson aye Parker aye and Shadle aye and that bid is awarded five to zero”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:28:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5292s)

- **Approval of the 2025 road program bid** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion to approve the low bid for the 2025 road program.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Shadle, City Council
  - **Evidence:** “So moved. Second. A motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  - **Evidence:** “Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Parker? Aye. And Shadle? Aye. And that bid is approved five to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:30:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5411s)

- **Entering Executive Session** — Passed
  - **Summary:** Motion to enter into executive session.
  - **Attribution:** Council
  - **Evidence:** “Is there a motion to enter into executive session? So moved.”
  - **Evidence:** “The motion passes five to zero.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:42:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=6167s)

## Procedural Actions

- **Invocation**
  - **Summary:** Pastor Justin gave the invocation for the council meeting.
  - **Attribution:** Pastor Justin
  - **Evidence:** “six o'clock pastor Justin would you give the invocation good evening madam mayor Mayor, Council, everyone, would you please pray with me? Our God, creator, and Lord of all, we praise and thank you for your power and wisdom, your mercy and grace that you extend to all people. We thank you for your gifts. We thank you for life and health. We thank you for community, for this community. We thank you for human government. We thank you for calling and appointing public servants and other leaders here in our community. I ask that you might give to our leaders wisdom and strength and also the character to live and work with integrity. We ask that you give them mercy and grace to acknowledge their faults and to seek your help in their weaknesses. Lord, we look to you tonight for help for for the work of this council. May everyone here see their need to call upon you. May all hearts be inclined to seek the understanding that you freely offer and give. So please give to them the understanding and ability to make the decisions that would bring about a true self-giving love of neighbor that puts the interests of others first. The prosperity and safety of this community and its people. Grant us, Lord, the grace to clearly see and the rest of the board. I ask in the name of Christ, amen.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [02:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=144s)

- **Meeting Call to Order**
  - **Summary:** The meeting was officially called to order after confirming quorum and seating aldermen.
  - **Evidence:** “Well, seeing as it doesn't look like any of the remaining aldermen are going to be present, Alderman Johnson, if you want to come up and take your seats, given the fact that you've already been previously sworn in. Congratulations. There you go. Okay, so we will officially call this meeting to order.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [03:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=226s)

- **Pledge of Allegiance**
  - **Summary:** The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Sellers.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Sellers
  - **Evidence:** “And if you could all please stand and join us for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Alderman Sellers. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [07:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=432s)

- **Swearing-in Ceremony for Alderman Linda Johnson**
  - **Summary:** Linda Johnson swore or affirmed that she will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Illinois and faithfully discharge the duties of the office of alderman second ward.
  - **Evidence:** “All right, please repeat after me. I, Linda Johnson, Having been elected to the office of Alderman 2nd Ward in the City of Freeport, Illinois in the County of Stephenson, do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Illinois and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of alderman second ward according to the best of my ability”
  - **Source timestamp:** [15:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=928s)

- **Swearing-in Ceremony for Alderman Donald Parker**
  - **Summary:** Donald Parker swore or affirmed that he will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Illinois and faithfully discharge the duties of the office of alderman fourth ward.
  - **Evidence:** “raise your right hand I Donald Parker having been elected to the office of alderman fourth ward close enough in the city of Freeport Illinois in the county of Stephenson do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Illinois and I will faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of the Alderman Fourth Ward according to the best of my ability.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [17:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1030s)

- **Swearing-in Ceremony for Alderman Gregory B. Shadle**
  - **Summary:** Gregory B. Shadle swore or affirmed that he will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Illinois and faithfully discharge the duties of the office of alderman sixth ward.
  - **Evidence:** “Raise your right hand. Repeat after me. I, Gregory B. Shadle, having been elected to the office of Alderman Sixth Ward in the city of Freeport, Illinois, in the county of Stephenson, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of Alderman Sixth Ward according to the best of my ability.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [17:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1078s)

- **Swearing-in Ceremony for City Clerk Anderson**
  - **Summary:** I. W. L. Anderson swore that he will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Illinois and faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of Circuit Clerk and the City Clerk.
  - **Evidence:** “All right. I. W. L. Anderson, having been elected to the Office of City Clerk, in the In the City of Freeport, in the County of Stephenson, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of Circuit Clerk. And the City Clerk.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [19:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1141s)

- **Swearing-in Ceremony for Mayor Jodi Miller**
  - **Summary:** Jodi Miller swore that she will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Illinois and faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of Mayor.
  - **Evidence:** “finally our mayor raise your right hand I Jodi Miller having been elected to the office of mayor in the city of Freeport in the county of Stephenson, who solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of Mayor according to the best of my ability.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [19:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1188s)

- **Roll Call Attendance Check**
  - **Summary:** The roll call confirmed Jodi Miller's presence as Mayor.
  - **Evidence:** “Mayor Jodi Miller? Here.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [22:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1323s)

- **Roll Call Attendance Check**
  - **Summary:** The roll call confirmed Klemm's presence as Alderman.
  - **Evidence:** “Alderpersons, Klemm? Here.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [22:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1323s)

- **Roll Call Attendance Check**
  - **Summary:** The roll call confirmed Johnson's presence as Alderman.
  - **Evidence:** “Johnson? Simmons is absent, Parker?”
  - **Source timestamp:** [22:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1323s)

- **Roll Call for Council Members**
  - **Summary:** Confirmed attendance at the council meeting.
  - **Evidence:** “Okay, I don't know. Debbie, would you mind doing another roll call? Mayor Jodi Miller? Here. Alderpersons, Klemm? Here. Johnson? Simmons is absent, Parker? Here. Stacy and Shadle? Here. Well, excuse me. Stacy is absent and Shadle? Here. Sanders is absent and Sellers? Here. We still have a quorum.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [21:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1286s)

- **Failure to move Special Use Permit Application**
  - **Summary:** The item died for lack of second.
  - **Evidence:** “So if there's not a first and a second, then it dies for the lack. Okay. Well, then we will move on.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [49:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2958s)

- **Adoption of Resolution 2025-54 awarding facade improvement grant**
  - **Summary:** Item number 23 is the adoption of resolution 2025 54 could you please read this resolution awarding facade improvement grant to 20 to 22 west main street
  - **Attribution:** Madam Clerk
  - **Evidence:** “Thank you item number 23 is the adoption of resolution 2025 54 could you please read this resolution awarding facade improvement grant to 20 to 22 west main street”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:12:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4375s)

- **Entering Executive Session for negotiations**
  - **Summary:** The body moved to enter executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 C2 regarding collective negotiating matters or salary schedules.
  - **Attribution:** Madam Clerk
  - **Evidence:** “Seeing none, we will, Madam Clerk, if you could read item number 38, which is executive session. We will just go in for exemption number two, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120 slash 2 C2, collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:42:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=6130s)

- **Roll Call for Executive Session Entry**
  - **Summary:** A roll call was taken for the motion to enter executive session, listing Sellers, Klemm, Johnson, Parker, and Shadle.
  - **Evidence:** “Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? Sellers? Klemm, Johnson, Parker, and Shadle.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:42:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=6177s)

## Ordinances and Resolutions

- **Ordinance amending the boundaries of the Joint Northwest Illinois Certified Zone for the Diamond Sevincia Project**
  - **Summary:** First reading of Ordinance 2025-28 concerning boundary amendments.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number nine is the first reading of ordinance 2025-28. Could you please read this? Ordinance amending the boundaries of the Joint Northwest Illinois Certified Zone for the Diamond Sevincia Project.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [32:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1921s)

- **Ordinance 2025-31 amending alcoholic liquor sales**
  - **Summary:** First reading of Ordinance 2025-31, which amends chapter 806 regarding alcoholic liquor sales to add a class E charity event license.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 12 is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-31. Could you please read this? Ordinance. Could you please read this ordinance amending chapter 806 alcoholic liquor sales to add a class E charity event license”
  - **Source timestamp:** [39:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2381s)

- **Ordinance 2025-32 first reading**
  - **Summary:** First reading of Ordinance 2025-32, concerning hangar leases.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 13 is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-32. Could you please read this? Ordinance approving hangar leases are corrected to C2, Airspeed Jet Services, C-10, Bryan Griffith, H-2, Freeport Flyers, Inc., H-3, Carl Searing, I, Larry Lyons, K-2, John F. Mitchell, L-4, John F. Mitchell, N-2, Marion Vittinghoff, N-5, Larry Lyons, and N-8, Alan Meyer.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [44:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2664s)

- **Ordinance 2025-33 first reading**
  - **Summary:** First reading of Ordinance 2025-33.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 14 is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-33. Could you please read that?”
  - **Source timestamp:** [45:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2751s)

- **Ordinance 2025-33 first reading**
  - **Summary:** First reading of Ordinance 2025-33, approving special use permit application at 2600 West Pearl City Road for solar energy systems.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 14 is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-33. Could you please read that? Ordinance approving special use permit application at 2600 West Pearl City Road, submitted by Harmony United Methodist Church to examine the special use of an R3 one-family resident zone property to allow for solar energy systems which utilize ground-mounted PV arrays per section 1250.01B20.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [45:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2751s)

- **Adoption of Resolution 2025-46**
  - **Summary:** Resolution approving client satisfaction offer an agreement extension with global payments direct for credit and debit card and check services.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 15 is the adoption of resolution 2025-46. Madam Clerk, could you please read this? Resolution approving client satisfaction offer an agreement extension with global payments direct for credit and debit card and check services.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [49:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2966s)

- **Adoption of resolution 2025-47: Amendment to IGA for Diamond Sevincia Project**
  - **Summary:** Resolution authorizing an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement for the operation of an enterprise zone for Diamond Sevincia Project.
  - **Attribution:** Clerk
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 16 is the adoption of resolution 2025-47. Could you please read this? Resolution authorizing an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement for the operation of an enterprise zone for Diamond Sevincia Project.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [52:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3147s)

- **Adoption of resolution 2025-48: Construction engineering contract with Fehr Graham**
  - **Summary:** Resolution approving construction engineering contract with Fehr Graham for 2025 water main projects.
  - **Attribution:** Clerk
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 17 is the adoption of resolution 2025-48. Would you please read this? Resolution approving construction engineering contract with Fehr Graham for 2025 water main projects.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [53:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3203s)

- **Adoption of resolution 2025-49**
  - **Summary:** Item number 18 is the adoption of resolution 2025-49.
  - **Attribution:** Clerk
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 18 is the adoption of resolution 2025-49.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [54:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3290s)

- **Adoption of resolution 2025-49: construction engineering contract with Fehr Graham for 2025 street projects**
  - **Summary:** Resolution approving construction engineering contract with Fehr Graham for 2025 street projects.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 18 is the adoption of resolution 2025-49. Could you please read this? Resolution approving construction engineering contract with Fehr Graham for 2025 street projects.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [54:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3290s)

- **Adoption of resolution 2025-50: renewal agreement with Ptolemy for rental registry platform**
  - **Summary:** Resolution approving renewal agreement with Ptolemy for rental registry platform.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 19 is the adoption of resolution 2025-50. Could you please read this? Resolution approving renewal agreement with Ptolemy for rental registry platform.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [57:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3477s)

- **Resolution approving agreement with Thayer for EV charger installation**
  - **Summary:** Approving an agreement with Thayer for EV charger installation.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 20. We're almost halfway there, guys. Adoption of resolution 2025-51. Would you please read this? Resolution approving agreement with Thayer for EV charger installation.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:01:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3675s)

- **Resolution approving intergovernmental agreement with Freeport School District 145**
  - **Summary:** Approving an intergovernmental agreement with Freeport School District 145 for reimbursement of water sewer line replacement costs.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 21 is the adoption of resolution 2025-52. Could you please read this? Resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with Freeport School District 145 for reimbursement of water sewer line replacement costs.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:03:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3803s)

- **Adoption of Resolution 2025-53: Memorandum of understanding between City of Freeport and Freeport Arts Center for sculpture walk**
  - **Summary:** Resolution approving memorandum of understanding between the City of Freeport and Freeport Arts Center for sculpture walk.
  - **Evidence:** “Item 22, the adaption of Resolution 2025-53. Resolution approving memorandum of understanding between the City of Freeport and Freeport Arts Center for sculpture walk.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:06:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3961s)

- **Adoption of resolution awarding façade improvement grant to 2-6 East Stephenson Street**
  - **Summary:** Resolution number 20-25-55 was read regarding the award of a façade improvement grant.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 24 is the adoption of resolution 20-25-55. Could you please read this? Resolution awarding façade improvement grant to 2-6 East Stephenson Street.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:15:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4511s)

- **Adoption of resolution 2025-56 for water main extension and fire hydrants**
  - **Summary:** Item number 25 is the adoption of resolution 2025-56 authorizing city staff to go out to bid for a Westwood water main extension on Stephenson Street from Bradmar Drive to the city limits and the addition of seven fire hydrants.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 25 is the adoption of resolution 2025-56. Could you please read this? Resolution authorizing and directing city staff to go out to bid for a Westwood water main extension on Stephenson Street from Bradmar Drive to the city limits and the addition of seven fire hydrants.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:17:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4634s)

## Financial and Contract Events

- **Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Fehrer Graham**
  - **Summary:** The Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Fehrer Graham represents $337,500.
  - **Evidence:** “The Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Fehrer Graham represents $337,500 and staff's recommendation is moved forward with the agreement.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [54:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3266s)

- **EV charging grant funding received by City of Freeport**
  - **Summary:** The City of Freeport received $320,000 in 2025 EV charging grant funding through the Illinois EPA Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, or CEJA.
  - **Evidence:** “The City of Freeport received $320,000 in 2025 EV charging grant funding through the Illinois EPA Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, or CEJA.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:01:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3693s)

- **ComEd confirmed grants for EV charger interconnection costs**
  - **Summary:** ComEd has confirmed grants to the City of Freeport equal to $640,000 for the interconnection costs and make-ready incentives to both locations.
  - **Evidence:** “Additionally, ComEd has now confirmed grants to the City of Freeport equal to $640,000 for the interconnection costs and make-ready incentives to both locations.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:02:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3722s)

- **Budgeted cost participation for EV Charger Project**
  - **Summary:** The city currently has $180,000 budgeted for this project.
  - **Evidence:** “We currently have $180,000 budgeted for this project, but the cost participation with these grants should be far less for just restoration.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:02:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3751s)

- **2025 road program contract for Freeport paving operations**
  - **Summary:** Kelsey excavating of Davis, Illinois was the lowest responsive bidder in the amount of $1,615,161 for the 2025 contract.
  - **Attribution:** City
  - **Evidence:** “Contract, Kelsey excavating of Davis, Illinois was the lowest responsive bidder in the amount of $1,615,161. The low bid was under the engineers estimate as well. City has budgeted this in the fiscal year 2025 program and the city's 1% road fund will cover the costs of this project and staff requests moving forward with approval of the bid.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:29:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5383s)

## Projects

- **EV Charger Installation Locations and Chargers**
  - **Summary:** Two locations are planned for chargers: the municipal lot near the post office and the Lindo lot. Each location is planned to have four of the CP280 chargers.
  - **Evidence:** “The EV chargers are going to be placed in two locations. The first is the municipal lot near the post office and the second is in the Lindo lot. After more research, each location is planned to have four of the CP280 chargers due to the incentive programs.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:01:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3706s)

- **Infrastructure project identified in council's five-year plan**
  - **Summary:** Helm Group was the lowest responsive bidder for this infrastructure project at $1,528,338.50.
  - **Evidence:** “Helm Group's free port was the lowest responsive bidder at $1,528,338.50. The water and sewer project was planned for in the 2025 budget, and staff requests moving forward with the bid from Helm Group.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:26:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5168s)

- **Water main and street projects for Blackhawk, Willow, and Harvey**
  - **Summary:** The city held a public bid opening on May 13th for South Blackhawk Avenue, Harvey Avenue, and Willow Avenue for the water main improvement project. Four bids were received, with Fisher Excavating & Freeport being the lowest responsive bidder at $1,233,392.70.
  - **Evidence:** “The city held a public bid opening on May 13th for South Blackhawk Avenue, Harvey Avenue, and Willow Avenue for the water main improvement project. So city staff received four bids for this project. Fisher Excavating a Freeport was the lowest responsive bidder at at $1,233,392.70, which was actually below engineer estimate.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:27:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5247s)

- **Street improvements contract for 2025 (mill, grinding, shaping, ADA ramps)**
  - **Summary:** The City of Freeport annually bids out the road program to support our city paving operations, including grinding, shaping, and ADA ramps. Three bids were received for the 2025 contract.
  - **Evidence:** “The City of Freeport annually bids out the road program to support our city paving operations. This includes grinding, shaping, and ADA ramps. This year we had three bids for the 2025 contract. Contract, Kelsey excavating of Davis, Illinois was the lowest responsive bidder in the amount of $1,615,161.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:28:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5329s)

## Appointments

- **Board/Commission Appointments and Reappointments**
  - **Summary:** Several appointments and reappointments were made to various city boards and commissions.
  - **Evidence:** “Beginning with reappointments, we have four to the Liquor Commission, effective until May 31st, 2020. Furnstatt, Tim Mahoney, Forrest Sen, and Jeffrey Davis, to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners effective until April 30th, 2028, Ryan Becker, two people to the Building Commission both effective until April 30th, 2029, being Wayne Schofield and Ed Faulkner, Julie Reynolds to the Library Board effective until May 31st, 2028, Ronald Hayes to the Ethics Commission and a new appointment of Rebecca Quigle to the Arts and Culture Commission effective until August 31st, 2026.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [29:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1790s)

- **Board of Fire and Police Commissioners appointments**
  - **Summary:** Furnstatt, Tim Mahoney, Forrest Sen, and Jeffrey Davis appointed to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners until April 30th, 2028.
  - **Evidence:** “Furnstatt, Tim Mahoney, Forrest Sen, and Jeffrey Davis, to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners effective until April 30th, 2028,”
  - **Source timestamp:** [29:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1795s)

- **Building Commission appointments**
  - **Summary:** Ryan Becker and two people appointed to the Building Commission both effective until April 30th, 2029.
  - **Evidence:** “Ryan Becker, two people to the Building Commission both effective until April 30th, 2029,”
  - **Source timestamp:** [29:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1795s)

- **Library Board appointment**
  - **Summary:** Julie Reynolds appointed to the Library Board effective until May 31st, 2028.
  - **Evidence:** “Julie Reynolds to the Library Board effective until May 31st, 2028,”
  - **Source timestamp:** [29:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1795s)

- **Ethics Commission appointment**
  - **Summary:** Ronald Hayes appointed to the Ethics Commission.
  - **Evidence:** “Ronald Hayes to the Ethics Commission”
  - **Source timestamp:** [29:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1795s)

- **Arts and Culture Commission appointment**
  - **Summary:** Rebecca Quigle appointed to the Arts and Culture Commission effective until August 31st, 2026.
  - **Evidence:** “and a new appointment of Rebecca Quigle to the Arts and Culture Commission effective until August 31st, 2026.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [29:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1795s)

## Presentations and Reports

- **Consent Agenda Items for Approval**
  - **Summary:** The consent agenda included approval to receive on file minutes and reports from several boards and departments, and financial approvals.
  - **Evidence:** “Seeing Nunn. The consent agenda consists of approval to receive a place on file. The Board and Commission minutes from the Zoning Board of Appeals, April 3rd. Planning Commission, April 10th. Liquor Commission, April 10th, 2025. The Finance Department Report, March 25th. The Treasurer's Report for Police and Fire Pensions for the Fiscal Year of 2024. The Fire Department Report, April 25th. The Proclamation for National Economic Development Week for May 12th through the 16th, as well as the approval For approval of the finance bills payable in the total of $3,546,610.48 and for the approval of payroll for pay period ending May 3rd, 2025 in the total of $683,653.52.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [22:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1345s)

- **Northwest Illinois Enterprise Zone boundary expansion for Diamond Sevincia Project**
  - **Summary:** The proposed Enterprise Zone boundary addition for the Diamond project involves a $6.9 million expansion to create 42 jobs, adding 104.39 acres and bringing the total area to 13.6648 square miles.
  - **Attribution:** Andrea Schultz
  - **Evidence:** “This $6.9 million expansion will create 42 jobs at the facility. ... This project would add 104.39 acres to the zone, bringing the total area currently with this new addition to 13.6648 square miles.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [34:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2052s)

- **Ordinance 2025-31: Class E charity event license fee structure**
  - **Summary:** The ordinance proposes a year-long license with an additional $250 processing fee for parties getting more than three T1 licenses in a given year, intended to help GFP with insurance coverage.
  - **Evidence:** “this is an ordinance which grants a year-long license which basically is an additional surcharge for if you get more than three t1 licenses in a given year right now we don't really We don't really have a restriction on how many T1s you can get, but we don't charge an additional fee for more than three currently. The reason we're doing this, quite honestly, is to help out GFP, who is really our only party that gets more than three T1s, and they're having trouble getting insurance coverage because they don't have an annual license.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [39:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2393s)

- **Special Use Permit Application for Solar Energy System**
  - **Summary:** Staff received a special use application on March 2nd from Harmony Church for a solar energy system, essentially ground-mounted solar.
  - **Evidence:** “Staff received a special use application on March 2nd from Harmony Church for a solar energy system, essentially ground-mounted solar.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [46:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2792s)

- **Special Use Permit Application for Solar Energy System**
  - **Summary:** The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval by a vote of five to zero on May 1.
  - **Evidence:** “So on May 1, the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval by a vote of five to zero Huffines.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [47:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2840s)

- **Special Use Permit Application for Solar Energy System**
  - **Summary:** The Planning Commission did not recommend approval on May 8th with a vote of zero to six.
  - **Evidence:** “And on May 8th, the Planning Commission did not recommend approval. That vote was zero to six was zero abstentions.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [47:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2849s)

- **Global Payments Agreement Comparison**
  - **Summary:** The city charges a flat 3% fee if a resident uses a credit card for utility payments or miscellaneous fees, plus a $2 per transaction fee to author.
  - **Evidence:** “The city charges a flat 3% fee if a resident chooses to use a credit card for utility payments or the miscellaneous fees. In addition to credit card fees, the city pays a $2 per transaction fee to author, to utilize the Tyler web portal that the payment is accepted through on, on the internet.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [50:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3023s)

- **Tyler Payments Fee Structure**
  - **Summary:** Tyler Payments proposed one and a half percent plus interchange fees from each type of credit card, equaling three percent of the amount charged plus a dollar fifty.
  - **Evidence:** “Tyler Payments proposed a one and a half percent plus interchange fees from each type of credit card. This would equal three percent of the amount charged plus a dollar fifty so for example if you charge a hundred dollars on your credit card the resulting fee would be four dollars and fifty cents”
  - **Source timestamp:** [51:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3062s)

- **Global Payments Integrated Fee Structure**
  - **Summary:** Global Payments Integrated proposed 2.79% of the charged amount.
  - **Evidence:** “I also went to global payments integrated their proposal was 2.79 percent of the charged amount so for example on a hundred dollars that would result in only two dollars and 79 cents”
  - **Source timestamp:** [51:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3080s)

- **Global Payments Integrated proposal comparison**
  - **Summary:** The Finance Department is proposing a new two-year agreement with Global Payments Integrated at a rate of 2.79%, which compares favorably to the previously mentioned fee structure.
  - **Attribution:** Director Richter
  - **Evidence:** “This would equal three percent of the amount charged plus a dollar fifty so for example if you charge a hundred dollars on your credit card the resulting fee would be four dollars and fifty cents I also went to global payments integrated their proposal was 2.79 percent of the charged amount so for example on a hundred dollars that would result in only two dollars and 79 cents The Finance Department is proposing a new two-year agreement at the rate of 2.79% with global payments integrated.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [51:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3080s)

- **Fehr Graham Contract Details**
  - **Summary:** The Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Fehrer Graham represents $337,500 for replacing about 3,000 feet of water main on Carroll Avenue, Blackhawk Avenue, Harvey, and Willow.
  - **Attribution:** Manager Boyer
  - **Evidence:** “The Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Fehrer Graham represents $337,500 and staff's recommendation is moved forward with the agreement. ... we are planning to replace about 3,000 feet of water main. This is located, these are located on Carroll Avenue, Blackhawk Avenue, Harvey, Willow”
  - **Source timestamp:** [54:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3241s)

- **Funding and scope of 2025 street projects**
  - **Summary:** The city is using a combination of funds from iDOT, motor for fuel tax, 1% local city funds and utility water, sewer storm, CIP to get the projects completed. The construction engineering contract is $225,000.
  - **Evidence:** “The city is using a combination of funds from iDOT, motor for fuel tax, 1% local city funds and utility water, sewer storm, CIP to get the projects completed. Funding requires construction engineering and quality assurance as the previous contract and the city plans to fund the $225,000 construction engineering contract through the 2025 budget.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [55:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3306s)

- **Ptolemy Rental Registry Agreement details**
  - **Summary:** The annual fee is proposed to maintain the same $21,000 with no implementation fee. Ptolemy identified almost 2,700 parcels as suspected rentals, and over 2,000 properties were registered for 2025, achieving a participation rate of 77%, which more than doubled the prior high rate of 32% (858 rental properties).
  - **Evidence:** “Ptolemy has proposed to maintain the same annual fee of $21,000 and obviously there would be no $4,000 implementation fee. [...] They've identified almost 2,700 parcels in the city of Freeport as suspected rentals. On top of that, we were then able to send out mailed notices, email notices to these properties, and we were able to register more than 2,000 of these properties. So for 2025, our participation rate in the rental registry is 77%. Now prior to utilizing Ptolemae, our highest participation rate was 32% and that was only 858 rental properties.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [58:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3515s)

- **Ptolemae software benefits**
  - **Summary:** The software saves staff time by eliminating the need to enter paper applications into a spreadsheet and provides instant notifications of code violations to landlords.
  - **Evidence:** “A couple of the highlights here is utilizing Ptolemae, we do not have to have our staff Enter paper applications into a spreadsheet, so that saves a massive amount of time. We've received a large amount of positive feedback from our landlords because they're now receiving instant notifications of code violations. It's an automated process.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [59:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3565s)

- **Water main replacement project details and FSD 145 collaboration**
  - **Summary:** The city's 2025 year projects include installing a new water main on Blackhawk Avenue near Blackhawk School. Freeport School District 145 agreed to reimburse the city of Freeport for all costs up to $25,500 for the full replacement of their commercial water service.
  - **Evidence:** “The city's 2025 year projects are installing a new water main on Blackhawk Avenue near Blackhawk School. Darren Steekle contacted Freeport School District 145 to include them in the collaboration of joining our project design and construction to replace their troubled commercial water FSD 145 has primarily agreed to reimburse the city of Freeport for all costs up to $25,500 for the full replacement of their commercial water service, which they are responsible for by code and ordinance.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:04:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3843s)

- **Art display benefit for new art museum**
  - **Summary:** The current art display is a great addition to the new art building downtown on the corner of State and Exchange.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Sellers
  - **Evidence:** “I would just like to say that it would be, it's a great addition to the art museum that is being, the new art building downtown on the corner of State and Exchange. So I think it would be just great just having this to build it up for when the new art museum comes so I'm very proud to be a part of it.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:09:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4153s)

- **Facade Improvement Grant Program Details and Application for 20-22 West Main Street**
  - **Summary:** The budget for the facade improvement grant is $25,000, funded through downtown TIF. The total request from both applicants equals $25,000. This specific ordinance is for 20 to 22 West Main Street (the old Amity's Attic), where Jen Yeager proposes a complete renovation with an estimated cost of nearly $100,000, requesting up to $15,000 as reimbursement.
  - **Attribution:** Director Duckman
  - **Evidence:** “I'll reiterate it again for our facade improvement grant program so essentially the historic preservation committee C. Reviewed two applications for the facade improvement grant on April 15th of 2025. And this year, our budget for the facade improvement grant is $25,000. This is funded through our downtown TIF. The total request from both applicants equal $25,000, so there is enough money in the budget to approve both applications. For the specific ordinance here, this is for 20 to 22 West Main Street. The applicant is Jen Yeager, and she is an esthetician. And the address is 20 to 22 West Main Street. That's the old Amity's Attic. So if you kind of look up there, you can see it's going to be a complete renovation. They're proposing to do downtown uppers. But really focus here on the transformation they're going to do with that facade. Huffines. It's a pretty exciting, pretty cool project. And their actual total costs for the project are close to $100,000 that they're going to invest in the property. Per our rules, the most that they can request is $15,000. So it's a reimbursement grant. Once they complete the work, the city would reimburse them. They received a, we score, it's a competitive grant. So their score out of 100 was 99 and staff is recommending approval or recommending moving this recommending approval of this resolution.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:12:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4375s)

- **Façade Improvement Grant for Smith Building, 260 Stephenson Street**
  - **Summary:** Details regarding the proposed $67,000 masonry and tuck pointing renovation for the Smith Building (260 Stephenson Street), with an applicant request of $10,000 and a score of 75.
  - **Evidence:** “Hans, this specific property is known as the Smith Building, 260 Stephenson Street. The current owner is Victor De Luna. This property, what's being proposed is a $67,000 masonry and tuck pointing renovation of this property. And the applicant requested $10,000 for this. And the score of this property was a 75.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:15:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4539s)

- **Bid opening for rehabilitation of 925 South Hyde Avenue**
  - **Summary:** Director Duckman presented details on the bid opening for 925 South Hyde, noting a total grant amount and one bid received.
  - **Attribution:** Director Duckman
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 26, could you please read? Bid opening on April 24th for rehabilitation of 925 South Hyde Avenue. Thank you. Director Duckman. Thank you, Madam Mayor. So, this bid opening was part of our Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation where we have a total of $550,000 and of that, $64,000 is for Grant Administration and $486,000 goes to the Rehabilitations of Homes along our Adams Avenue corridor. And so this particular part property is for 925 South Hyde we had our bid opening on April 24th of 2025 and we received one bid of there was only one contractor bidding and it was for $48,330 by CMM and Associates some of the highlights this property is going to receive new flooring new windows new plumbing and with all that being said staff is recommending approval of this bid Thank you.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:20:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4803s)

- **Bid opening for rehabilitation of 909 South Chippewa**
  - **Summary:** Director Duckman presented details on the bid opening for 909 South Chippewa, noting it was part of a community development block grant and one bid received.
  - **Attribution:** Director Duckman
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 27, another bid. Could you please read? Bid opening on the same date, April 24 for rehabilitation of 909 South Chippewa. And Director Duckman. Thank you, Madam Mayor. Again, this was part of our community development block grant, housing rehabilitation, and this particular property, 909 South Chippewa, we had the bid opening on April 24, 2025. Again, we had one contractor submit a bid, it was also CMM and Associates, and they are are the lowest responsible bidder at $43,735. Couple highlights for this rehabilitation is a new furnace, hot water heater, new windows, flooring, and plumbing in the kitchen. And that being said, staff is recommending approval of this bid.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:21:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4887s)

- **Bid opening for 621 East Pleasant rehabilitation**
  - **Summary:** The bid opening on April 24th for the rehabilitation of 621 East Pleasant resulted in CMM and Associates being the only contractor at $59,860.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 28, another bid. Please read. The third bid opening on April 24th was for rehabilitation of 621 East Pleasant. Thank you, Director Duckman. Thank you, Madam Mayor. So 621 East Pleasant, again, this is part of our community development block grant housing rehabilitation and 621 East Pleasant. This bid was held also on April 24th of 2025 and this particular property again CMM and Associates was the only contractor that submitted a bid and they came in at $59,860.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:22:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4964s)

- **Bid opening for Carroll Avenue Water Main and Street Improvements Project**
  - **Summary:** The public bid opening on May 6th for the Carroll Street Road and Water Main Improvement Project identified Helm Group's bid as the lowest responsive bidder at $1,528,338.50.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 30, is it another bid approval? Could you please read this? This bid was opened on May 6, 2025 for the Carroll Avenue Water Main and Street Improvements Project. Manager Boyer? Thank you, your honor. City held a public bid opening on May 6th for the Carroll Street Road and Water Main Improvement Project. Carroll Street has significantly aged original Water Main from the late 1890s. The street has old railroad trolley trestles underneath that are showing up through the pavement and creating washboarding. Carroll is a main artery of the local road system in the area and this segment of reconstruction will be from Adams Avenue to Empire. This infrastructure project was targeted and identified in council's five-year plan. City staff received free bids for the project. Helm Group's free port was the lowest responsive bidder at $1,528,338.50.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:25:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5127s)

- **Public Works Department recognition**
  - **Summary:** A speaker commended the Public Works department staff for their hard work and requested community respect.
  - **Attribution:** Unspecified Speaker
  - **Evidence:** “One comment I'd like to make Been helping with the public works department for the last couple years We have a immensely talented group of people that work for the city day in and day out They receive a ton of grief not many. Thank yous. So it means a lot when they get recognized To be honest with you. I've been surprised over the time that I work with public works how How much hatred is steered towards them about potholes and dirt and seeding and things like that so I wanted to commend them they all work very hard our managers that work that group they all work extra hours don't get paid for the time so I would like to ask the entire community to step up and respect our people they're the backbone of the city with the fire and the police department the water and the sewer keeps everything running in this town, and we have developed a niche here, saving streets by paving them ourselves, which there's not many communities that are doing that. So thank you to all the Public Works people.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:30:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5440s)

- **Fire Department recognition and training information**
  - **Summary:** The speaker thanked the fire department staff and noted that a new person requires more than two years of training to become fully qualified (from academy to EMT basic to paramedic).
  - **Attribution:** Unspecified Speaker
  - **Evidence:** “Since we've moved along so swiftly tonight, I'd like to once again recognize my staff for EMS week and all the hard work that they perform every day, all day long. So again, my gratitude and thanks go out to all members of the fire department with the help from dispatch and how they show us and tell us where we need to go to do those services. Also I think for the public's benefit, to understand it takes a new person that's hired and brought in the fire department more than two years to get adequately trained from the fire academy to EMT basic and then on to paramedic, that all takes more than two years.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:32:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5522s)

- **City Manager's Memorial Day reminder**
  - **Summary:** The City Manager reminded attendees that City Hall will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day, but provided details for the parade and step off times.
  - **Attribution:** City Manager
  - **Evidence:** “And I would just like to remind those that Monday is Memorial Day, so City Hall will be closed on Monday, but remind the council as well as those that are out wanting to do something on Monday, line Bennett for the parade is at 9 AM and our spot is at the corner of Walnut and Main. And then the step off for the parade will be at 10 AM and it will run from Main Street down to State, back up Stephenson and in front of the courthouse.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:33:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5613s)

- **Alderman Klemm neighborhood watch meeting reminder**
  - **Summary:** Alderman Klemm reminded the council about an upcoming neighborhood watch meeting.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Klemm
  - **Evidence:** “Alderman Klemm? Just a reminder, we'll be having a neighborhood watch meeting the day after the holiday, so please feel free to come, bring a friend, bring your questions. Thank you.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:34:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5659s)

- **Alderman Johnson contact information and service commitment**
  - **Summary:** Alderman Johnson expressed gratitude for serving Ward 2 and provided his phone number (815-990-4379), recommending text messages with name and number.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Johnson
  - **Evidence:** “Alderman Johnson? I'm just thankful to be here and looking forward to serving Ward 2 and our community as best that I can. And I'd like to give my phone number out, it'll be on the website as well. 815-990-4379 And the best way to get a hold of me is leave a text and I would gladly get back to you but if you're leaving a text please put your your name and your number so I can address you properly when I call you back. Thank you so much.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:34:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5672s)

- **Alderman Parker neighborhood watch meeting cancellation**
  - **Summary:** Alderman Parker stated that due to Memorial Day, there will be no neighborhood watch meeting next Monday.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Parker
  - **Evidence:** “Alderman Parker? The only thing is next Monday is being Memorial Day we do not have a neighborhood watch meeting and so I want Green. Thank you.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:34:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5687s)

## Metrics

- **Ptolemae software participation rate improvement**
  - **Summary:** The highest participation rate before Ptolemae was 32% with 858 rental properties, representing more than a doubling of the previous rate.
  - **Evidence:** “Now prior to utilizing Ptolemae, our highest participation rate was 32% and that was only 858 rental properties. So essentially we've more than doubled by implementing this software, we've more than doubled our participation rate.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [59:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3544s)

- **Code violation collection and pending properties**
  - **Summary:** To date, $2,200 in late fees have been collected, and 606 properties still need to register; these properties will be issued violations of $500 Per-Unit on July 1st.
  - **Evidence:** “We've already collected $2,200 in late fees to date, and there's currently 606 properties that still need to register, and these properties on July 1st will be issued violations of $500 Per-Unit”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:00:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3606s)

- **Lowest responsive bid for street improvements contract**
  - **Summary:** Kelsey excavating of Davis, Illinois was the lowest responsive bidder in the amount of $1,615,161.
  - **Evidence:** “Contract, Kelsey excavating of Davis, Illinois was the lowest responsive bidder in the amount of $1,615,161.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:29:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5383s)

## Discussion

- **Sugar/Blood Sugar Management**
  - **Summary:** Discussion regarding the need for sugar due to low blood sugar.
  - **Evidence:** “Oh my goodness, whose idea was that? Um, Jolly Ranchers. Perfect. If I need them, I don't know if I do. Once in a while my blood sugar drops real low, I'm going to start beeping and I need to eat something with sugar. We've got candy.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [00:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=21s)

- **Ordinance 2025-29 re-approval**
  - **Summary:** The ordinance requires re-approval because the original date window was missed, and staff is seeking suspension of the rules to meet a target date.
  - **Evidence:** “That ordinance might look a little bit familiar to you in that we've already passed it. It just had a date window that by the time we got everybody's approval and got everything locked in, we missed publication dates and we were just running outside the window. So when it became apparent we were going to have a trouble meeting the 40-day deadline, staff got a date that worked for everybody.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [36:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2184s)

- **Ordinance 2025-30 movement**
  - **Summary:** Staff is asking to move forward with suspension of the rules regarding residency requirements.
  - **Evidence:** “We've discussed this at several council meetings at at least one Cal and so staff is asking to move forward with suspension of the rules.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [38:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2292s)

- **Residency requirements for department heads and certain other employees**
  - **Summary:** Alderman Sellers stated that the reason for supporting the ordinance change is to help police officers who put their lives on the line.
  - **Evidence:** “I just want to say that the reason why I do think that this is a good thing is because these police officers or the people that hold these positions put their lives on the line for us and to make our community safe. So that's why I'm voting to get rid of it and I know Chief has done an awesome job and I thank him for all that he does.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [39:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2347s)

- **T1 license fee structure for non-profits**
  - **Summary:** Discussion confirmed that the T1 license is for not-for-profit entities, and currently, they pay more than $75 a year when getting several licenses.
  - **Evidence:** “Alderman Johnson. How much is a T1 license? T1 license, Dovie, help me out. Twenty-five dollars for non-profits. Okay, so they were paying seventy-five dollars a year for the T1 license. Is that what you're saying? So the T, yes, the T1 is just for not, that's our special license for not-for-profit entities. So right now they would be paying, actually more than that because they're getting more than three T1s.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [41:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2515s)

- **T1 license fee structure for non-profit entities**
  - **Summary:** Discussion regarding T1 licenses and associated fees, noting that some events like Pretzel Fest are permitted separately.
  - **Evidence:** “So the T, yes, the T1 is just for not, that's our special license for not-for-profit entities. So right now they would be paying, actually more than that because they're getting more than three T1s. Yes, they get several T1s. It'd be music on Chicago, Pretzel Fest, all of the downtown GFP events. And those are still permitted separately, there's still a charge for that. And again, I don't think I would be up here suggesting that we add an additional charge to them if they hadn't asked for it.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [42:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2537s)

- **License privileges and fees**
  - **Summary:** Confirmation that there is no change to any license privileges or reduction of any license privileges, referring to the existing T1 as a bulk user fee.
  - **Evidence:** “Yes, there's no change to any license privileges or reduction of any license privileges. It's our existing T1. It's just a, you know, kind of a bulk user fee, I guess it would be called.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [42:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2573s)

- **Illinois insurance and permanent license status**
  - **Summary:** Discussion about the state of Illinois insurance requirements and how obtaining the permanent license solves an issue where insurers were unable to get necessary coverage.
  - **Evidence:** “I was at the Liquor Commission meeting and like Steve brought and John. And I think we have to get up to the main issue here was the state of Illinois in insurance. They were not able to get what they needed because they didn't have the permanent license. So this solves that question.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [43:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2584s)

- **Special Use Permit Application for Solar Energy System Authority**
  - **Summary:** The ordinance requires a majority vote since the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval.
  - **Evidence:** “Now it's important to note that this actually would require, to pass, would require a majority vote since the Zoning Board of Appeals did recommend approval.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [47:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2856s)

- **Special Use Permit Application for Solar Energy System Staff Recommendation**
  - **Summary:** Staff did not recommend approval for this application, despite the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending approval.
  - **Evidence:** “I've double checked the ordinance today since the ZBA did recommend approval. It's a majority vote. Commission reviews it, makes recommendations, but ultimately does not have the authority to force a two-thirds majority to pass. So, you know, in looking at this application, staff reviewed it, want to be clear here that staff did not recommend approval for this, even though, so we're not in line with the Zoning Board of Appeals on their position.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [47:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2868s)

- **Special Use Permit Application Objections**
  - **Summary:** Objections centered around visual pollution regarding ground-mounted solar.
  - **Evidence:** “We also had a member of the public objecting from the ZBA and typically our objections are centering around visual pollution. Essentially people don't want to look at, you know, there's been complaints about the look of ground mounted solar as people drive by.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [48:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2912s)

- **Special Use Permit Discussion**
  - **Summary:** Alderman Klemm stated opposition to the ordinance as it is in his area.
  - **Evidence:** “Alderman Klemm? I just wanted to make a statement that I will be opposed to this and it is in my area.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [49:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2942s)

- **Scope of 2025 street projects**
  - **Summary:** City Manager Boyer stated that the streets for this year's lineup were South Hans Drive from Meadows to South Street, West Cleveland Avenue from Burchard to Locust, North Greenfield Drive from West Stephenson to Laurel, West Stephenson Street from Greenfield to Sunset. Carroll Avenue will go from Adams to Empire, and Blackhawks Avenue will go from Empire to Dewey. Willow will go from Ridge to Laurel, and Harvey will go from Lincoln to Elizabeth Circle.
  - **Evidence:** “So the streets for this year's lineup that were selected by council last year is South Hans Drive from Meadows to South Street, West Cleveland Avenue from Burchard to Locust. So we won't be doing this section between Route 26. We won't do it with state highways. North Greenfield Drive from West Stephenson to Laurel, West Stephenson Street from Greenfield to Sunset. That's just the streets project. We also will be doing Carroll Avenue as part of that project. And that will go from Adams to Empire. And on the other water main project, we will also be doing Blackhawks Avenue from Empire to Dewey. We will also be doing Willow from Ridge to Laurel and we will also be doing Harvey from Lincoln to the end of that street and I'm sorry that name escapes me. Elizabeth Circle.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [56:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3417s)

- **Intergovernmental agreement with FSD 145**
  - **Summary:** Staff recommends collaborating with FSD 145 to save the school district funding on replacing the service which they're having issues with while the street and water main are being replaced.
  - **Evidence:** “Staff recommends collaborating with FSD 145 to save the school district funding on replacing the service which they're having issues with while the street and water main are being replaced.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:04:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3882s)

- **Memorandum of Understanding with Freeport Art Museum**
  - **Summary:** The MOU details that the Freeport Art Museum will finance the first sculpture walk and that no money from the city's budget for the Arts and Culture Commission would be used.
  - **Evidence:** “The other reason this is beneficial for the city is because the Freeport Art Museum will finance our first sculpture walk. It was very important to the city council that no money be used from the city's budget for the Arts and Culture Commission.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:07:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4030s)

- **Public access to Arts Commission meetings**
  - **Summary:** The public can attend the Arts Commission's meetings when they select downtown sculptures, which are held on the first Thursday of every month in the council chambers at 5 PM.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Johnson
  - **Evidence:** “anyone from the public can go to the Arts Commission's meetings and so when they're going to be picking the sculptures that will be displayed downtown anyone from the public is able to go to that meeting and have input in that meeting they meet the first Thursday of every month correct at the library at what time it is the first Thursday of every month but it is here It's here in the council chambers at 5 PM So just an FYI.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:09:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4181s)

- **Safety and dimensions of submitted sculptures**
  - **Summary:** Artists submitting sculptures are well-versed in creating pieces safe and appropriate for outdoor display, and the commission will evaluate each piece while working with officials to ensure proper installation and safety.
  - **Attribution:** Director Huffines
  - **Evidence:** “So as the sculptures, as artists submit their sculptures to the Commission for consideration, we'll have an opportunity to look at each presented and I have worked with artists who are very well versed in the kinds of work and evaluate whether it would be a good appropriate size for each pad, each location. And so most of these artists, they do this for a living. They submit sculptures made specifically for a public outdoor display. So they're really well versed at the Winslow, that are both safe and appropriate for outdoor display. But we'll have an opportunity as a commission to evaluate each piece. And I know we'll be working with the officials to ensure their proper installation and safety for the community.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:10:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4251s)

- **Westwood Water Main Extension Scope**
  - **Summary:** The westward water main extension would start at Bradmar and head out west on Stephenson, servicing 11 residents and providing water to Highland College as well as Open Bible.
  - **Evidence:** “your honor as we've discussed this is the the westward water main extension would start at Bradmar and head out west on Stephenson. It would service 11 residents. It would also provide water to Highland College as well as to Open Bible.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:17:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4656s)

- **Discussion regarding contractor urgency and project funding**
  - **Summary:** A discussion occurred regarding favorable bids in the last cycle, contractor urgency, and financial contributions for a connection.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Sellers
  - **Evidence:** “I'd just like to comment that the city has had very favorable bids in the last cycle that we've been running through, so it seems like there's a contractor urgency to have work, so it should hopefully have a competitive process here to reduce some of the costs. Alderman Shadle? Alderman Sellers? All Newman Sellers So this would just take care of the situation that we had with Open Bible and making them, they're going to pay for their connection and anybody else that needs to be connected, they will take care of their parts, right? That's correct. They're going to be doing their hookup, which amounts to about $50,000. They're going to actually provide an additional $15,000 for the project. Thank you. So yeah, that's normal, only when Sellers, when someone connects from the project being completed, then they connect to it. So that's their own expense, which they're doing just like everybody else. So, but in case you didn't catch what he just said, they're kicking in an additional 15,000 just in good faith, because the project really needs to get going. I mean, we've got space for 217 children in daycare that could be compromised if this doesn't get done.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:18:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4715s)

- **Funding source confirmation for resolution adoption**
  - **Summary:** Manager Boyer confirmed the funding would come from the utility fund reserve.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Johnson
  - **Evidence:** “Okay, we've got this paid for then, Manager Boyer. This will be coming from the utility fund reserve.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:19:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4770s)

- **Price confirmation for 621 East Pleasant bid**
  - **Summary:** A discussion confirming the price of $59,860 for the 621 East Pleasant bid.
  - **Evidence:** “Discussion on this bid. I just want to know the price again. Sure. The price is $59,860. Thank you.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:23:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5032s)

- **Clarification on funding for Blackhawk Avenue water main project**
  - **Summary:** A correction was made stating that the money will be split between the 1% sales tax for the streets, and the utility would pay for the water main.
  - **Evidence:** “If I could, Mayor, just want to make one correction on this. The money will be split between the 1% for the streets, and then the utility would be paying for the water main. So just clarifying that thank you”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:28:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5313s)

## Public Comment

- **Water Quality and City Leadership**
  - **Summary:** A resident expressed gratitude for the current council members regarding water quality improvements.
  - **Attribution:** Debbie Leininger
  - **Evidence:** “Hello, my name's Debbie Leininger, I'm a Freeport resident. I moved here in 1974, and I remember the first thing and I noticed when I took a glass of water in the city, it had all these little white flakes in it. I go, what is that? And later I found out we had bad water, even back then. And I'm so thankful that we have Jodi Miller and Rob Boyer and the city council members, Linda Johnson and all the ones that are going to be on the board. I'm so thankful you all got elected and you're not afraid to tackle what was put aside by generations of mayors. They didn't wanna tackle the hard things and I'm so thankful that Jodi, that you look to the future and you wanna make sure that generations that come after us will be able to drink clear water, have good streets and have a prosperous Freeport.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [08:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=535s)

- **Council Support and Prayer**
  - **Summary:** A resident offered congratulations and prayers for the council.
  - **Attribution:** Apostle Evelyn Ramos
  - **Evidence:** “Hi, my name's Apostle Evelyn Ramos. And I just have this word that I want to read. I want to congratulate Linda, Amanda Johnson, in taking her seat. And also, I want to pray for this council. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [09:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=599s)

- **Support for Freeport's future and infrastructure**
  - **Summary:** Speaker expressed gratitude to Jodi Miller for looking to the future regarding clear water, good streets, and a prosperous Freeport.
  - **Evidence:** “They didn't wanna tackle the hard things and I'm so thankful that Jodi, that you look to the future and you wanna make sure that generations that come after us will be able to drink clear water, have good streets and have a prosperous Freeport. Rappers, Freeport. Thank you.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [09:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=581s)

- **Blessing for the Council**
  - **Summary:** Apostle Evelyn Ramos offered prayers for the council, asking for divine help, support, remembrance of sacrifices, success in plans, and God's presence.
  - **Evidence:** “Hi, my name is Apostle Evelyn Ramos. And I just have this word that I want to read. I want to congratulate Linda, Amanda Johnson, in taking her seat. And also, I want to pray for this council. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offering. May he give you the desires of your heart and make all the plans succeed. May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord grant you all your requests. And I pray that God will sit in the center of this council.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [10:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=616s)

- **Blessing for Linda Johnson's service**
  - **Summary:** Elba Valentin praised Linda Johnson, noting her noble heart and wisdom in her new assignment.
  - **Evidence:** “And I give God thanks for giving me the opportunity to know some people and especially Linda Johnson. I know that she has a noble heart of serving and that has given her wisdom so that she can flourish in this new assignment and that the wisdom of God always be and her heart of compassion that it's not just for one group of people but it's for all and that's how she has made her feel, and I give God glory for that.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [11:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=698s)

- **Blessing on the new council and Freeport**
  - **Summary:** Paul Biggie offered a blessing to the new council members and the city of Freeport.
  - **Evidence:** “Thank you Paul I'm not sure how to say your last name Paul Biggie as a former mayor of Cebu I just want to speak a blessing on the new council new council members and a blessing on the city of Freeport that's all hallelujah”
  - **Source timestamp:** [12:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=774s)

- **Congratulations and prayer for unity in the Council**
  - **Summary:** Michelle Schwab congratulated those being sworn in, especially Linda, and prayed over them using Isaiah 43:15, emphasizing a new season and unity.
  - **Evidence:** “I just wanted to congratulate all of you that are being sworn in today, especially Linda. I've known her for a while, she's a dear friend, and I just, I'm so happy that to be in the city that I haven't been here but a couple years, but this city has been very welcoming, and I'm very proud to be a Freeport resident. I would just like to pray this over you guys. It's Isaiah 43, 15. I am the Lord, Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King. Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea and a path through the mighty waters, who brings forth a chariot and a horse, the army and the power, they shall lie down together and they shall not rise. They are extinguished, they are quenched like Wick. Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing. Now it shall spring forth. Shall you not know it, I will even make a road in the wilderness and in the rivers and the deserts. And I just like to say that with this new season coming for you new ones coming on, I believe that God's saying that it's going to be it's going to be something new, something greater. And you guys are going to work together and there's going to be unity in this council.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [13:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=831s)

- **Art application process for city display**
  - **Summary:** Artists can apply online through the arts commission to have artwork displayed in the city; the deadline was May 30th but might be extended to June 30th.
  - **Attribution:** Public Commenter
  - **Evidence:** “from what I understand from talking with Ashley and Jessica that artists from all over are able to apply send in an application for any of their artwork so if you know any artists they can go and the city. They will go online on the city under the arts commission and they will find an application there that they can apply and put art, apply for putting the art in the city. And the deadline, the deadline was May 30th, but I was told that that will be extended probably until June 30th.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:08:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4092s)

- **Water contamination concerns in Freeport**
  - **Summary:** Wendy Pearson stated that she has 14 family members who died from cancer due to contaminated soil and water, asserting that the water issue is long-standing.
  - **Attribution:** Wendy Pearson
  - **Evidence:** “My name is Wendy Pearson. I reside at 1323 South Chicago Avenue. I'd like to speak on a couple of issues, and one of them is pertaining to a comment that was made on the comments in the beginning of this session. A young lady talked about Huffines. I want you to be aware of the fact that I have 14 family members and maybe more who have died from cancer based around contaminated soil and water from dumping on the east side. Your water issues, honey, aren't new. They've been a part of our life for all of our lives. It is still occurring now where you turn on your faucet and you get rust coming out of your pipes. And Joe, it needs to be cleared up that this is not a new issue, this is an issue that has been going on as long as I've been living, which is 65 years.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:34:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5687s)

- **Water contamination and infrastructure issues**
  - **Summary:** The speaker stated that water issues are long-standing, citing personal history of 65 years, and questioned the city's handling of rust coming from pipes.
  - **Evidence:** “It is still occurring now where you turn on your faucet and you get rust coming out of your pipes. And Joe, it needs to be cleared up that this is not a new issue, this is an issue that has been going on as long as I've been living, which is 65 years.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:36:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5776s)

- **Council representation and questioning of council members**
  - **Summary:** The speaker directed a question to Ms. Johnson regarding whether she would be a 'yay person' on every line item in the city council.
  - **Evidence:** “And I'm gonna ask you, Ms. Johnson, are you going to be a yay person? Are you going to represent the community in the manner in which you should as an alderman in that ward without everything coming out of your mouth being yes?”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:36:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5811s)

- **Street repair prioritization**
  - **Summary:** The speaker questioned why Oak Street was repaired when other streets are worse, and asked for clarification on the criteria used for street repairs.
  - **Evidence:** “I'd like to know why Oak Street has been repaired when we have streets that are worse than Oak Street. I would like to know why.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:37:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5845s)

- **Community safety concerns in Freeport**
  - **Summary:** The speaker expressed concern over public safety, citing incidents involving police officers and shootings on blocks like Oak and Empire.
  - **Evidence:** “Every time I ride down Empire, I gotta deal with a police officer sitting on a corner of Oak and Empire because somebody's shooting up the block. And some people seem to think that we're safe. Wellfreeport, you're not safe.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:37:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5852s)

- **Call for community action regarding local governance**
  - **Summary:** The speaker urged the community to become more active by speaking up, voting people out, and addressing unfulfilled contracts and lies from city leadership.
  - **Evidence:** “It is time for us to open our eyes, to speak up, to talk, to vote people out, to talk about contracts that aren't being fulfilled, lies that have been told, and a lack of clarity from this mayor and members of this council.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:38:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5881s)

- **911 Dispatch Center staffing requirements change**
  - **Summary:** Janet Weber stated that as of May 1st, 2025, dispatchers are required to stay in the building during lunch and rest breaks.
  - **Attribution:** Janet Weber
  - **Evidence:** “As of May 1st, 2025, dispatchers are required to stay in the building during lunch and rest breaks.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:39:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5961s)

- **Impact of new staffing rules on emergency response**
  - **Summary:** The speaker detailed that under current conditions with two shifts operating with only two dispatchers, one dispatcher must handle all 911 calls for the City of Freeport and overflow from Stephenson County while others take breaks.
  - **Attribution:** Janet Weber
  - **Evidence:** “Currently, we have two shifts operating with only two dispatchers. While one takes their break, one dispatcher answers all 911 calls for the City of Freeport and overflow from Stephenson County, managing non-emergency calls, alarm calls, assisting citizens in the lobby, and dispatching and communicating with police, fire, and ambulance personnel.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:40:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=6031s)

- **City's prioritization of workman's comp claims over staffing safety**
  - **Summary:** The speaker alleged that the City is prioritizing potential workman's comp claims arising from hypothetical accidents during paid breaks over liability issues related to leaving one dispatcher in the room.
  - **Attribution:** Janet Weber
  - **Evidence:** “The City is prioritizing concerns of potential workman's comp claims arising from hypothetical accidents Huffines during paid breaks over the liability issues of leaving one dispatcher in the room to handle everything.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:40:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=6031s)

- **Support for unseen employees of Freeport**
  - **Summary:** The speaker urged the council to take action and support dedicated, unseen employees who serve the Citizens of Freeport.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Sellers
  - **Evidence:** “We come to work, sit in a room with our work family, and do our jobs to the best of our abilities. But we are human, and we are all reaching our breaking point. We all feel it is time to speak up and make you aware of the situation we find ourselves in. I urge this council to take action and address the issues I've brought forward tonight and support the dedicated, unseen employees who serve the Citizens of Freeport.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:41:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=6105s)

## Proclamations and Recognitions

- **Emergency Medical Services Week Declaration**
  - **Summary:** Mayor Jodi Miller declared May 18th through the 24th, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Freeport.
  - **Attribution:** Jodi Miller
  - **Evidence:** “So now therefore, I, Jodi Miller, Mayor of the City of Freeport declare May 18th through the 24th, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Freeport and I encourage our community to honor those who keep all of Freeport safe.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [28:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=1698s)

- **Alderman Sellers' Memorial Day greeting**
  - **Summary:** Alderman Sellers wished everyone a safe Memorial Day.
  - **Attribution:** Alderman Sellers
  - **Evidence:** “Alderman Sellers. Just have a safe Memorial Day. Thank you.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:34:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=5652s)

## Follow-ups

- **Proposed Global Payments Agreement Terms**
  - **Summary:** The Finance Department is proposing a new two-year agreement at the rate of 2.79% with global payments integrated.
  - **Evidence:** “The Finance Department is proposing a new two-year agreement at the rate of 2.79% with global payments integrated.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [51:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3080s)

- **Built cost estimate for EV Charger Project**
  - **Summary:** Darren Steekle will bring back the built cost estimate with Thayer before continuing the project.
  - **Evidence:** “As previously discussed, Darren Steekle, our Acting Public Works Director, informed the Council he would bring this back for approval for the built cost estimate with Thayer before continuing the project.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:02:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=3760s)

- **Sculpture placement constraints**
  - **Summary:** The type of sculpture must fit on each pad, considering its location in reference to stop signs and fire hydrants.
  - **Attribution:** Director Huffines
  - **Evidence:** “The only additional thing to add is that we will be able to, we know that each pad is different and that you have to pay attention to which type of sculpture can fit on each pad based on where it's located in reference to stop signs and fire hydrants. That will be taken into account.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [01:11:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=4318s)

## Attendance

- **Roll Call Confirmation**
  - **Summary:** Confirmation of attendance during the roll call.
  - **Evidence:** “Mayor Miller? Here. Alderpersons, Klemm? Here. Johnson? Here. Simmons is absent. Parker? Here. Stacy is absent. Shadle? Here. Sanders is absent. Sellers? Here. We have a quorum, Madam Mayor.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [06:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=414s)

## Other

- **Ordinance 2025-29 first reading**
  - **Summary:** The ordinance is titled 'Ordinance Reapproving Bladewood SSA Public Meeting Ordinance to Revise the Hearing Date'.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 10 is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-29. Could you please read this? Ordinance Reapproving Bladewood SSA Public Meeting Ordinance to Revise the Hearing Date.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [36:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2170s)

- **Ordinance 2025-30 first reading**
  - **Summary:** The ordinance is titled 'Ordinance amending various provisions of the City Code of Ordinances regarding residency requirements for department heads and certain other employees'.
  - **Evidence:** “Item number 11 is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-30. Could you please read this? Ordinance amending various provisions of the City Code of Ordinances regarding residency requirements for department heads and certain other employees.”
  - **Source timestamp:** [37:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1ks3ESQF0&t=2252s)