Meeting Signals: City Council Meeting
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Meeting Signals
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Motion / Vote Signals
| Signal | Evidence | Nearby Result | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approval Signal | And the next item is the approval of the agenda. | All those in favor signify by saying aye. | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | With that is there a motion to approve the agenda? | All those in favor signify by saying aye. | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | I would make a motion to adopt the agenda. | That motion passes. | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | We have a motion made by Alderman Monroe, seconded by Alderman Klemm for the approval of the agenda. | That motion passes. | detected |
| Approval Signal | Item number two is approval of the minutes from the regular meeting on November 4th, 2024. | That motion passes. | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Is there a motion to approve? | That motion passes. | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | And item number five is the second reading of ordinance 2024-60. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | Could you please read this ordinance approving airport hangar m8 lease with David Hayes thank you manager Boyer thank your honor as previously discussed David Hayes is interested in leasing hanger m8 the agreement the… | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Action-Like Signal | So staff recommends moving forward with this lease. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Agreement Action Signal | Fischer, and I’m going to be making a motion to approve the lease agreement. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | Item number 6 is the first reading of Ordinance 20-24-62. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | Is there a motion to move this ordinance forward? | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | So there was a motion and a second just to move this forward to second reading so if you want to make a motion to make an amendment to the draft motion with what your and others. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Action-Like Signal | The proposed amendment is second on the proposed amendment and then a vote by the council whether or not to make that change in the language, which would then, if it passes, then we’ll make it for the second reading. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Action-Like Signal | Are we ready to move on to second reading for this in December 2nd? | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | We’ll move on to item number seven, which is the first reading of ordinance 2024-63. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | Staff recommends City Council move forward with this ordinance to the second reading to December 2nd. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Is there a motion to move forward? | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | Move on to item number eight, which is the first reading of ordinance 2024-64. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Action-Like Signal | Second reading on December 2nd. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Is there a motion to move this forward? | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | Second in motion made by Alderman Shadle seconded by Alderman Sellers discussion on this ordinance on to item number nine which is first reading of ordinance 2024 81 could you please read this library tax levy ordinan… | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | Staff request City Council move this ordinance forward for a second and final reading on December 2nd. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Move on to item number 10, which is a motion to abate. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | Item number 11 is the first reading of ordinance 2024-74. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Agreement Action Signal | The agreement will generate $165 per month of city revenue and staff recommends the approval of the Hangar lease. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Action-Like Signal | I’ll just say, I’d like to suspend the rules and move this forward to second reading now. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | So now before you, Council, is as if it were the second reading of this ordinance. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | Item number 12 is the first reading of ordinance 2024-75. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Approval Signal | Staff recommends approval of the hangar lease at $215 per month. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Motion to suspend the rules, actually, unless anybody’s got questions. | The motion still passes 7-0. | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Motion to suspend the rules mayor. | The motion still passes 7-0. | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | And item number 13 is the first reading of ordinance 2024.7 to 0.7 to 0. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | Item Number 13 is the first reading of Ordinance 2024-76. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Action-Like Signal | Staff recommends moving forward with the two farm leases before you tonight and if so inclined please feel free to suspend the rules on this. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Motion / Vote Signal | Motion to suspend? | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | So now before you is the second reading of this ordinance discussion? | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | Item number 14 is the first reading of Ordinance 2024-77. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Ordinance Action Signal | Then we will move on to item number 15, which is the first reading of ordinance 2024-78. | No nearby result line detected | detected |
| Approval Signal | And so on November 7th of 2024, we had a hearing, our staff had a hearing, and the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval by a vote of five yeas, zero nays, and one abstention to allow, and they recommended appr… | No nearby result line detected | detected |
Roll Call Signals
Roll Call Signal 1: A motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers. Madam Clerk, would you please take the roll? Stacy?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | Aye |
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | No |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | Aye |
Nearby result line: The motion passes seven to one.
Roll Call Signal 2: Aye. Sanders? Sellers?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | Aye |
| Simmons | Aye |
Nearby result line: The ordinance passes 7 to 1.
Roll Call Signal 3: Suspension of the rules is non-debatable and must pass by two-thirds majority. Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll on the suspension only? Stacy?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | Aye |
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | Aye |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | Aye |
Nearby result line: Suspension of the rules passes 8-0.
Roll Call Signal 4: Discussion on this? Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacy?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | Aye |
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | Aye |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | Aye |
Nearby result line: And the ordinance is adopted, 8-0.
Roll Call Signal 5: Aye. Sanders? Sellers?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | Aye |
Nearby result line: And the ordinance passes 7 to 1.
Roll Call Signal 6: On final passage, Stacy? Aye. Shadle?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | Aye |
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | Aye |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | Aye |
Nearby result line: And that ordinance passes 8-0.
Roll Call Signal 7: As a matter of fact we had some concern expressed at one of the events that we’re planning about a balloon release and that there is some something about the numbers so as long as the numbers stay within a certain ran…
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | Aye |
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | No |
| Monroe | No |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | Aye |
Nearby result line: The resolution is adopted seven to one.
Roll Call Signal 8: Stacy. Aye. Shadle?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | Aye |
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | No |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | Aye |
Nearby result line: The resolution is adopted 7 to 1.
Roll Call Signal 9: Thank you. Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacy?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | Aye |
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | No |
Nearby result line: The resolution is adopted six to one.
Roll Call Signal 10: Then, Madam Clerk, please take the roll. So you killed it. Stacy?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Stacy | No |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | No |
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
Nearby result line: The resolution is adopted 5 to 3.
Roll Call Signal 11: You’re looking down the hill. Downing, across the street from Dairy Queen, and the electric horse, yeah, it’s from that, yeah, it’s There’s no further discussion Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacey?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Stacey | Aye |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | Aye |
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | No |
| Monroe | No |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | Aye |
Nearby result line: The resolution is adopted six to two item number 24 is approval of a bid could you please read this a bid opening was held on November 7th 2024 for CD 009 2024 for rehabilitation of single home at…
Roll Call Signal 12: At least, probably April. Okay, so if there’s no further discussion on that particular motion, Madam Clerk, would you please take the roll to see if it’s acceptable for 24 and 25 to move to the December call? Stacy?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | No |
| Sanders | Aye |
| Sellers | No |
| Klemm | No |
| Monroe | No |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | No |
Nearby result line: The motion fails three three to five okay so we’re back to the approval of this bid on 748 East Center Street is there any more discussion on 748 East Center I’d like to make a motion Madam Mayor I…
Roll Call Signal 13: No. The motion fails three three to five okay so we’re back to the approval of this bid on 748 East Center Street is there any more discussion on 748 East Center I’d like to make a motion Madam Mayor I would like to m…
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Stacy | No |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | No |
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | Aye |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | Aye |
Nearby result line: The motion passes 6-2.
Roll Call Signal 14: How do we get there? Again very specific so on this particular grant we had a what is called it is a mandatory walkthrough on October 18th mandatory cannot move forward if I do not if city does not host this walkthrou…
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Stacy | No |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | Aye |
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | Aye |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | Aye |
Nearby result line: The motion passes 7-1.
Roll Call Signal 15: Correct, so what you’re voting on, what you would be voting on is two of them are for Kleckner and nine of them are for two of them are for Kleckner, seven of them are for fisher excavating. Okay Madam Clerk, please t…
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | Aye |
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
| Monroe | Aye |
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | Aye |
Nearby result line: The motion passes 8 to 0.
Roll Call Signal 16: That’s the that’s the question. Madam Clerk, Would you please take the roll? Stacy?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | No |
| Sanders | Aye |
| Sellers | No |
| Klemm | No |
Roll Call Signal 17: To write this up for halting all projects. Madam Clerk, would you please take the roll? Stacy?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | No |
| Sanders | Aye |
| Sellers | No |
| Klemm | No |
| Monroe | Aye |
Roll Call Signal 18: Okay, so we’ve got a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Parker. Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? Stacy?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Stacy | Aye |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | Aye |
Nearby result line: Klemm, Monroe, Simmons, Parker, Motion passes 6 to 2 Can you leave the door open?
Roll Call Signal 19: Oh I’m sorry I didn’t see you, Alderman Klemm, sorry. I don’t think we can afford this either way but I’ll say aye. Simmons?
| Name | Vote |
|---|---|
| Simmons | Aye |
| Parker | Aye |
| Stacey | No |
| Shadle | Aye |
| Sanders | No |
| Sellers | Aye |
| Klemm | Aye |
Nearby result line: The resolution is adopted, 6-8, 6-2 for a total of 8.
Money Signals
| Amount | Context |
|---|---|
| $1 | And then there was a fund called the Downstate Operating Assistant Grant, which provides funding for, I’m assuming, operation of these vehicles. It really just helps public transportation in cities. So it’s great if w… |
| $100 | The maximum will be $3,000. If you’re filed 90 days or more past the due date, you’re going to have a $500 fine per unit with a maximum of $6,000. Now this changes in the past because there was a fee of $100 per unit,… |
| $50 | So I think it is the biggest part from the last, like the last time, to give you an example. There was a $25 fee put on it. The first thing that happened was certain landlords charged the people $50. |
| $20,000 | I will tell you that because we know that there’s other, we’ve been through, I don’t want to go down that issue of who gets the water bill, the landlord water bill thing, but that is one of the elements that it analyz… |
| $50,500 | Slight increase in the city levy in the amount of $140,400 due to receipt of estimated equalized assessed value with the corresponding decrease in the amount of required fund reserve. Also, the library budget items ha… |
| $15,102,367 | So annually the City Council adopts a corporate levy to help finance the city’s operation, Operation, that is general fund. We have received the estimated 2024 equalized assessed value or EAV as we just discussed from… |
| $2,977,400 | We have received the estimated 2024 equalized assessed value or EAV as we just discussed from the county. The EAV for our tax district increased as mentioned before, but $15,102,367 or 5.61% over the last year. Based… |
| $140,400 | The EAV for our tax district increased as mentioned before, but $15,102,367 or 5.61% over the last year. Based on this information, the city’s levy for 2024 paid in 2025 would be $2,977,400. An increase of $140,400. |
| $100,000 | Based on this information, the city’s levy for 2024 paid in 2025 would be $2,977,400. An increase of $140,400. A house valued at $100,000 would see no increase in the city’s portion of their property tax bill as long… |
| $50,500 | Second in motion made by Alderman Shadle seconded by Alderman Sellers discussion on this ordinance on to item number nine which is first reading of ordinance 2024 81 could you please read this library tax levy ordinan… |
| $165 | Thank you, Your Honor. Kenneth and Paula Erwin are interested in leasing Hangar M4 at Albertis Airport. The agreement will generate $165 per month of city revenue and staff recommends the approval of the Hangar lease. |
| $195,000 | The City of Freeport, with the assistance of Fehr Graham, has received a commitment from the Illinois EPA and Congressman Eric Swarmson to fund $13.3 million of originally estimated $14 million of the project. The pro… |
| $195,000 | The City plans to fund this engineering through capital improvement funds until a time which we are reimbursed from the Illinois EPA. The architect’s fees can be reimbursed when the loan project is funded through the… |
| $70,000 | The City has received a commitment from the Illinois EPA and Eric Sorensen, as mentioned before, for $13.3 million and the project must be bid let by March 1st. Berner Schober has presented a mechanical engineering co… |
| $13.5 million | This is about money. This is about we keep spending money nonstop and we keep and Mr. Boyer. I would like to make everyone aware that this is funded with $13.5 million in grant funding that has to be used up in a very… |
| $550,000 | And Parker? Aye. The resolution is adopted six to two item number 24 is approval of a bid could you please read this a bid opening was held on November 7th 2024 for CD 009 2024 for rehabilitation of single home at 748… |
| $64,000 | And Parker? Aye. The resolution is adopted six to two item number 24 is approval of a bid could you please read this a bid opening was held on November 7th 2024 for CD 009 2024 for rehabilitation of single home at 748… |
| $486,000 | And Parker? Aye. The resolution is adopted six to two item number 24 is approval of a bid could you please read this a bid opening was held on November 7th 2024 for CD 009 2024 for rehabilitation of single home at 748… |
| $54,775 | The resolution is adopted six to two item number 24 is approval of a bid could you please read this a bid opening was held on November 7th 2024 for CD 009 2024 for rehabilitation of single home at 748 East Center Stre… |
| $550,000, | This is part of the Community Development Block Grant? Correct. That housing rehabilitation grant for the $550,000, yes. |
| $39,075 | Director Duckman. Thank you Madam Mayor. So at 833 South Adams, this property is also part of the Community Development Block Grant for Housing Rehabilitation and the City of Freeport held a bid opening on November 7t… |
| $91,495 | An analysis was provided in the memorandum to our council, and after reviewing the bids, it was, you know, the city elected to go with the lowest bid per actual individual property, and it’s Per Actual Individual Prop… |
| $300,000 | And based on that, staff is recommending that Klechner excavating be granted $21,145 for the demolition of 622 East Winnipeg and 626 East Winnipeg. Fisher excavating be awarded $91,495 for the demolition of 217 North… |
| $312,690, | Discussion regarding concerns related to the Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation recipient for 1010 South Adams Avenue Rehabilitation Grant. Alderman Stacey. Through my research, I was able to fin… |
| $11,000 | Just before the Council tonight is the negotiated contract with the Fraternal Order of Police. It includes a three-year contract with three step increases at eight for 2025, seven for 2026, and seven for 2027.7. It al… |
Civic Object Signals
| Type | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Executive Session Reference | I would like to make a request that we return to live camera feed after the executive session as well, though here in the chamber. |
| Grant / Program Reference | And then there was a fund called the Downstate Operating Assistant Grant, which provides funding for, I’m assuming, operation of these vehicles. |
| Grant / Program Reference | I did review the notes and the notes asked everybody to go ahead and approve it because it’d be a good deal to add that vehicle to our fleet, which I agree with, but when you make a memo to other people what we do here is about allocating funds and it seems like it should be t… |
| Ordinance Reference | And item number five is the second reading of ordinance 2024-60. |
| Ordinance Reference | Could you please read this ordinance approving airport hangar m8 lease with David Hayes thank you manager Boyer thank your honor as previously discussed David Hayes is interested in leasing hanger m8 the agreement the the cost of this lease is $165 per month staff recommends a… |
| Contract / Agreement Reference | You’ll have a copy of the lease agreement before that. |
| Contract / Agreement Reference | Fischer, and I’m going to be making a motion to approve the lease agreement. |
| Contract / Agreement Reference | There’s also a lot of language in this lease agreement that probably isn’t germane or valid 2009, 2010. |
| Ordinance Reference | Item number 6 is the first reading of Ordinance 20-24-62. |
| Ordinance Reference | We’ll move on to item number seven, which is the first reading of ordinance 2024-63. |
| Ordinance Reference | Move on to item number eight, which is the first reading of ordinance 2024-64. |
| Tax / Levy / Bond Reference | Tax levy ordinance. |
| Tax / Levy / Bond Reference | So annually the City Council adopts a corporate levy to help finance the city’s operation, Operation, that is general fund. |
| Ordinance Reference | Second in motion made by Alderman Shadle seconded by Alderman Sellers discussion on this ordinance on to item number nine which is first reading of ordinance 2024 81 could you please read this library tax levy ordinance manager Boyer or director Huffines we’ve received the est… |
| Ordinance Reference | Ordinance 2024 is to abate the 2024 real estate tax levy for the repayment of the general Obligation Bonds, Series 2013A, Ordinance 2024-66 is to abate the 2020- is to abate the 2024 real estate tax levy for the repayment of the general obligations bonds series 2014 b ordinanc… |
| Ordinance Reference | Lastly, Ordinance 2024-73 to abate the 2024 Real Estate Tax Levy for the repayment of the General Obligation Bonds Series 2022. |
| Tax / Levy / Bond Reference | When the General Obligation Bonds are issued, they are backed by the City’s ability to levy and collect property taxes. |
| Ordinance Reference | Item number 11 is the first reading of ordinance 2024-74. |
| Ordinance Reference | The motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Klemm to move Ordinance 20-2474 onto the next regular scheduled meeting. |
| Ordinance Reference | Item number 12 is the first reading of ordinance 2024-75. |
| Ordinance Reference | Ordinance Approving Airport Hangar Lease E1 with Propwash LLC. |
| Ordinance Reference | And item number 13 is the first reading of ordinance 2024.7 to 0.7 to 0. |
| Ordinance Reference | Item Number 13 is the first reading of Ordinance 2024-76. |
| Ordinance Reference | Ordinance approving two airport farm leases with Matt, Phil, and Will Kemple, and a second one with Dan Julius. |
| Contract / Agreement Reference | So there appear to be a different visual piece of paper called a contract. |
| Ordinance Reference | Item number 14 is the first reading of Ordinance 2024-77. |
| Contract / Agreement Reference | Ordinance of the City of Freeport approving and authorizing a vehicle lease agreement with the Stephenson County Senior Center doing business Winslow, Robert, and Tom. |
| Contract / Agreement Reference | This lease agreement is exactly that. |
| Ordinance Reference | Then we will move on to item number 15, which is the first reading of ordinance 2024-78. |
| Ordinance Reference | Ordinance Approving Special Use Permit Application at 1161 West Lincoln Boulevard, submitted by LGCY Installation Services to examine the special use of an R4 one-family residence zoned property to allow for solar energy systems which utilize ground-mounted PV arrays per secti… |
| Permit / Zoning Reference | Staff received a special use permit from legacy installation services for a solar energy system that’s using ground mounted PV arrays and the address is 1161 West Lincoln Boulevard. |
| Permit / Zoning Reference | For some background here when you’re in the residential zoning districts you need a special use permit to do ground-mounted solar so you do not need a special use permit if you’re putting it on your roof and if you look at the screen here you’re gonna see what was what’s being… |
| Permit / Zoning Reference | And so on November 7th of 2024, we had a hearing, our staff had a hearing, and the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval by a vote of five yeas, zero nays, and one abstention to allow, and they recommended approval of this special use permit. |
| Permit / Zoning Reference | It is important to note that our Planning Commission had a strong discussion about this particular special use permit, and it was a good discussion, and really what it came and other members of the public. |
| Ordinance Reference | Alderman Sanders to move ordinance 2024-78 onto the next regularly scheduled meeting. |
| Ordinance Reference | Number 16 is the first ring of ordinance 2024-79. |
| Ordinance Reference | Ordinance approving special use application at 1373 South Locust Avenue submitted by CINDIO Networks to examine the special use of an R-4 and others. |
| Permit / Zoning Reference | They were given a violation notice and they said you have to apply for a special use permit and they did so. |
| Ordinance Reference | And we will move on to Item Number 17, which is the first reading of Ordinance 2024-80. |
| Ordinance Reference | Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the codified ordinances requiring a contractor license for contractors who perform landscaping or lawn care, seal coating, and snow plowing. |
| Resolution Reference | Okay we’ll move on to item number 18, which is the adoption of resolution 2024%-120%. |
| Resolution Reference | Item number 19 is the adoption of resolution 2024-121. |
| Resolution Reference | Resolution ratifying emergency backflow preventer repairs to city’s wastewater treatment plant dewatering system by Nelson Carlson Mechanical Contractors. |
| Resolution Reference | Item number 20 is the adoption of resolution 2024,122. |
| Resolution Reference | Resolution ratifying emergency HVAC repairs at City Hall by Lesher Heating and Air Conditioning. |
Question Signals
- What are the costs of the vehicle?
- So my question is, whose signatures are going to be provided for these clearances for these leases on city’s property to give that?
- Who do we suspect is a rental property that currently isn’t registered?
- Is it a rental property?
- Understand where you’re coming from here, but I think the main goal of this particular ordinance here is to register tenant houses, okay?
- Just to clarify, we’re still talking no registration fee, all these numbers are the penalties if they don’t register, right?
- First question I’ll ask, have we reconciled the list that we have sent out to the water and sewer billing, number one?
- That’s per property, correct?
- Okay, so is there a discussion concerning this ordinance?
- So now before you is the second reading of this ordinance discussion?
- What business is it of ours to tell people what they can and cannot do on their property?
- I think that if they have a tax ID number, that would qualify them as a company, right?
- So you’re actually wanting more data from someone that’s mowing your grass versus someone that’s building your house?
- So did this come out the sewer budget account?
- Are we over budget, under budget in that line item from last year’s budget, approved budget?
- Okay, so the building itself is costing the $70,000?
- Right, so this is like, you know, so you got the architect who’s gonna design the building, right?
- So that’s the question I would pose to the City Manager, why are we not putting this out to bid?
- What’s your payment?
- I’m going to tell you what, when you’ve got a couple buildings, and you’ve got 33, 34 million dollars that Fehr Graham has brought into us in grants, and I was at a meeting this morning, where they’re going out for another million dollars for lining of sewe…
- Can you tell me who else you’d go to for another project?
- As a baseline concept, engineers, you don’t use the word bid, okay?
- That’s a very technical thing, but I think for practical purposes, it’s a bid, but it’s really called qualification-based system, QBS, for engineers, okay?
- So, yes, it is a competitive process, but is it technically called a bid?
- My whole thing is, who would be the general contractor for such a project?
- But who is the contractor that is going to oversee this particular project that will allow the Council to see who are they?
- And it’s not about who’s most qualified, because all contractors who are going to bid on this job Will want to have their most qualified engineers on this project, am I correct?
- Discussion on the resolution?
- What’s the square footage on the property?
- This is part of the Community Development Block Grant?
Low-Confidence Transcript Lines
- My concern is if I got an agenda that was 405 pages long of minutes, contracts, memos, leases, item after item, I know this is a bigger one than usual, but I cannot imagine an Alderman trying to read all of that from Friday until now, not just to read it, b…
- We’ve not contemplated saying that there Spence, Kristen, Rachel, Jason, Danni, recommending to you that you all Kumar ああ obviously could be discussed yes I would like to point out that the fines have been increased to the point where we believe or we’d lik…
- The max, that is per unit so that the larger units don’t get like a $10,000 on the first Fowler, Mayor, Mayor, Mayor, Mayor of what’s going on here is they want to start under sub 876 08 section a subsection 1 they want it to be 30 days or later or 30 days…
- If you read through it, they have to start naming what their individual trucks are, what their insignias are, they have to provide proof of insurance for individual vehicles, as if if you’re a general contractor you have to show general liability insurance…
- I’m going to tell you what, when you’ve got a couple buildings, and you’ve got 33, 34 million dollars that Fehr Graham has brought into us in grants, and I was at a meeting this morning, where they’re going out for another million dollars for lining of sewe…
- So sometimes these take longer because as we move through this process they can file a complaint but I will I’m being honest with you and I tell you I told my inspector I want that one moving forward because I said I don’t want to keep going through knockin…
- Alderman, Alderman, Alderman, Alderman Klemm If I could, I was happy that they brought the pictures tonight of the different places of the different grasses and flowers.
- You say everybody who are you implying elected you know all of us sitting in this room at these tables director level and above alderman and you know mayor and so forth okay so there’s a motion on the floor okay you want to address it your motion just to cl…
- The situation the cemetery, We interviewed the Sexton’s for the last 20 years and both of whom said there was never any incident that the of that kind Only Klemm Between 10 and 20 that appears to be a good number of years It be do you have any idea what adm…
- From working with the state archivist burial of documents I know is an acceptable disposal method I don’t I don’t know what you’re referring to here but I know burial is acceptable when we had wet records from a flood that the shred people would not take th…
- Deadlines by the way yeah and that’s why I’m saying what deadlines I originally this um grant had a deadline of november of this month of this year and so I’d say I think it was back three months ago I started the process of a grant extension and had a mult…
- We recognize that there are non-compliant individuals, and when we were discussing the fee structure, we designed the fee structure to ensure compliance and protect your contendence exactly from what you said, Alderwoman Sellers, Sanders, and that we wanted…
Internal Extraction Counts
These counts are included for QA and pipeline observability. They should not be read as proof that a category was absent from the meeting.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Action-like signals | 40 |
| Roll-call blocks | 19 |
| Money references | 25 |
| Civic object references | 45 |
| Question lines | 30 |
| Possible people detected internally | 37 |
| Low-confidence lines | 12 |
Extraction Notes
- This artifact is intentionally generic across public meeting types.
- It may miss actions, votes, speakers, topics, or context.
- It may include false positives caused by transcription errors.
- Empty sections mean no matching lines were detected, not that the event did not happen.
- Money references are transcript-derived and should not be treated as verified amounts.
- Important claims should be verified against the original recording and official meeting records.