Meeting Events

Meeting: g9r45b7p5r0.city_council_meeting_4_6_2026

Meeting date: 2026-04-06

Meeting type: city_council

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Decisions and Votes

• Approval of Agenda as Amended

  • Summary: Motion to approve the agenda with a change in the reading order for the child abuse prevention month proclamation.
  • Attribution: Mayor Miller
  • Evidence: “If that’s acceptable, I would ask for a motion to approve as amended. So moved.”
  • Source timestamp: 03:55

• Approval of Remote Attendance for Alderman Simmons — Passed

  • Summary: Motion to approve the remote attendance of Alderman Simmons.
  • Evidence: “If I could please have a motion to approve the remote attendance of Alderman Simmons. It’s all moved.”
  • Evidence: “Stacy? On allowing Alderman Simmons to remote. Yes. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Ann Parker? Aye. The motion passes seven to zero.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:46

• Approval of Agenda as Amended (Second Motion) — Passed

  • Summary: Motion to approve the agenda with a change in the reading order for the child abuse prevention month proclamation.
  • Evidence: “I would second that motion. Who was the first, Joy? Was it, who made the motion to approve? I thought it was Joy. I would make the motion then. Oh I second.”
  • Evidence: “Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. And Parker? Aye. Motion passes eight to zero.”
  • Source timestamp: 04:44

• Approval of Minutes from March 2nd, 2026 Council Meeting — Passed

  • Summary: Motion to approve the minutes from the council meeting on March 2nd, 2026 passed by an 8-0 vote.
  • Evidence: “Item number two is approval of the minutes from the council meeting on March 2nd, 2026. Is there a motion to approve?”
  • Evidence: “And that motion passes 8-0.”
  • Source timestamp: 06:03

• Minutes and Reports Placement on File (Consent Agenda) — Approved

  • Summary: The agenda included approval to receive and place on file several minutes, reports, and financial documents.
  • Evidence: “The Consent Agenda consists of approval to receive and place on file the Building Commission Minutes from October 15th, 2025. Zoning Board of Appeals from November 6th, 25 and February 5th, 26. The Freeport Public Library Board, which is November 12th and December 10th, 25, January 20th, 24th and February 11th, 26. Planning Commission, January 15th, February 12th, 26. The Revised Festival District Schedule approved by the Liquor Commission, 2026. The Greater Freeport Partnerships Monthly Report, March 26, the Cash and Investment as well as the Finance Department Report for December 25, Cash and Investment Report and the Finance Department Report for January 26, and the approval of the finance bills totaling $2,092,218.59 and payroll for pay period ending March 21, First, 2026, in the total of $721,730.86.”
  • Source timestamp: 25:18

• Approval of Consent Agenda Items

  • Summary: Motion to approve the items listed on the Consent Agenda.
  • Attribution: Alderman Shadle, Council
  • Evidence: “Is there a motion to approve? So moved.”
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Item number six is Appointments.”
  • Source timestamp: 25:18

• Approval of Appointments

  • Summary: Motion to approve the appointments listed.
  • Attribution: Alderman Shadle, Council
  • Evidence: “Is there a motion to approve? So moved.”
  • Evidence: “Second In motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers Discussion on the appointments? Madam Clerk, please take the roll.”
  • Source timestamp: 25:18

• Approval of Appointments — Passed

  • Summary: Vote on the motion to approve appointments.
  • Evidence: “Stacy? Sure. Why not? Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Oh, aye. And Parker? Aye. The motion passes 8 to 0.”
  • Source timestamp: 27:43

• Ordinance amending Chapter 1448, Erosion Control Permits — Passed

  • Summary: Vote on Ordinance amending Chapter 1448, Erosion Control Permits.
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. And Parker? Aye. The ordinance passes 8-0.”
  • Source timestamp: 28:48

• Ordinance amending General Offenses, Chapter 660 — Passed

  • Summary: Vote on Ordinance 2026-14.
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Parker. The ordinance passes 8 to 0.”
  • Source timestamp: 30:09

• Ordinance Amending Part 10, Streets, Utilities, and Public Services, Title IV, Utilities, Chapter 1040, Utilities Generally, and Section 1040.07A and B, Connection Required, Aligning with New Julie Laws. — Passed

  • Summary: The ordinance passed by the council.
  • Attribution: Council
  • Evidence: “The ordinance passes 8 to 0.”

• Ordinance passage vote — Passed

  • Summary: The ordinance passed with a five-to-four vote.
  • Attribution: Mayor
  • Evidence: “The vote is a tie, four to four. Mayor, what say you? Aye. And the ordinance passes five to four.”
  • Source timestamp: 49:52

• Moving Ordinance 2026-18 forward

  • Summary: A motion was made to move ordinance 2026-18 forward to the next meeting.
  • Evidence: “Is there a motion to move this ordinance forward to the next meeting? So moved. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  • Source timestamp: 52:28

• Move ordinance 2026-19 forward to the next meeting

  • Summary: Motion made by Alderman Klemm and seconded by Alderman Sellers regarding moving ordinance 2026-19 forward.
  • Evidence: “Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Sellers. On the ordinance.”
  • Evidence: “So a motion to move this forward? So a motion. Second. A motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Shadle.”
  • Source timestamp: 52:32

• Suspend the rules for ordinance 2026-19 — Passed

  • Summary: Motion to suspend the rules regarding ordinance 2026-19.
  • Evidence: “A motion to suspend the rules. Second. A motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Sellers to suspend the rules.”
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, would you please take the roll on the suspension only? Stacy? Excuse me. Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Kurt? Have we lost her? We’ll skip her for now. Parker? Aye. We’ll give IT one second here. There will be no vote. We only needed six. We got seven to zero on the suspension.”
  • Source timestamp: 53:47

• Suspension of the rules for ordinance 2026-19 (second roll call) — Passed

  • Summary: Second vote on suspension of the rules after further discussion.
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Not yet. Absent at the moment. Parker? Aye. The ordinance still passes 7-0.”
  • Source timestamp: 55:13

• Move ordinance 2026-20 forward to the next meeting

  • Summary: Motion made by Alderman Klemm and seconded by Alderman Sellers regarding moving ordinance 2026-20 forward.
  • Evidence: “Is there a motion to move this forward? So moved. Second. A motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  • Source timestamp: 57:00

• Appropriation of a million dollars for the STU fund match

  • Summary: Motion to move forward with appropriation of a million dollars for the STU fund match.
  • Evidence: “And so staff is asking for appropriation of a million dollars for the STU fund match. Thank you. Is there a motion to move this forward? So moved.”
  • Source timestamp: 56:52

• Suspension of the rules — Passed

  • Summary: Motion to suspend the rules.
  • Evidence: “We have a motion to suspend the rules. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Shadle to suspend the rules.”
  • Evidence: “Again, suspension of the rules is non-debatable and was passed by a two-thirds majority.”
  • Source timestamp: 57:17

• Suspension of the rules for the STU funding — Passed

  • Summary: Motion to suspend the rules for the STU funding, moving it to second reading.
  • Evidence: “Stacy? This is to suspend the rules for the STU funding. Move it to second reading.”
  • Evidence: “That motion passes eight to zero.”
  • Source timestamp: 59:17

• Supplemental appropriation ordinance for the STU — Passed

  • Summary: Motion regarding the supplemental appropriation ordinance for the STU.
  • Evidence: “Any discussion on this ordinance? Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacy. Aye. Shadle. Aye. Sanders. Aye. Sellers. Aye. Klemm. Aye. Johnson. Aye. Simmons. Aye. And Parker. Aye. And the ordinance passes 8 to 0.”
  • Evidence: “And the ordinance passes 8 to 0.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:00:43

• Ordinance 2026-21 passage — Passed

  • Summary: The ordinance passed by a vote of 8 to 0.
  • Evidence: “And the ordinance passes 8 to 0.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:00:53

• Moving Ordinance 2026-21 to second reading

  • Summary: Motion to move Ordinance 2026-21 forward.
  • Attribution: Alderman Shadle
  • Evidence: “Is there a motion to move this forward? Summon. Second. By Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  • Review flags: unattached_motion_request
  • Source timestamp: 01:02:55

• Suspending the rules for Ordinance 2026-21 discussion — Passed

  • Summary: Motion to suspend the rules regarding Ordinance 2026-21.
  • Attribution: Alderman Sanders
  • Evidence: “So moved. We have a motion made by Alderman Sanders, seconded by Alderman Klemm, right? To suspend the rules, again, suspension of the rules is non-debatable and must pass by two-thirds majority.”
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, would you please take the roll the suspension, Stacy, no, Shadle, no, Sanders, yes, Sellers, aye, Klemm, aye, Johnson, aye, Simmons, and Parker, aye, and that motion passes six to two.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:03:15

• Move ordinance 2026-22 forward with class grade addition

  • Summary: Motion made to move the first reading of ordinance 2026-22 forward, adding that the position would be a class I.
  • Attribution: Alderman Klemm
  • Evidence: “So ultimately, if someone’s going to make a motion to move this forward, I would ask that they make the motion to move it forward with the addition that this would be a class I second. Motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Sellers.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:11:03

• Suspension of Rules Attempt 1 Vote — Failed

  • Summary: Vote on the motion to suspend the rules failed with a vote count of five to three.
  • Attribution: Council Clerk
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll on the suspension only. Stacy? No. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? No. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? No. And Parker? Aye. That fails one, two, three, four, five, to three. We needed six for that.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:11:54

• Suspension of Rules Attempt 2 — Passed

  • Summary: Mayor called the vote on suspension of rules again.
  • Attribution: Mayor
  • Evidence: “So you can call the mayor because half the council’s voted in favor of it. So. Oh, thank you, attorney. Mayor, what say you? Aye. Well, then that passes them six to three.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:12:06

• Suspension of the rules — Failed

  • Summary: The motion to suspend the rules failed with a vote count of three to six.
  • Attribution: Council
  • Evidence: “Stacy? No. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? No. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? No. And Parker? Aye. That fails one, two, three, four, five, to three. We needed six for that.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:11:54

• Ordinance passage after Mayor’s input — Passed

  • Summary: The ordinance passed with a vote of six to three.
  • Attribution: Mayor
  • Evidence: “Mayor, what say you? Aye. Well, then that passes them six to three.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:12:06

• Ordinance 2026-22 passage — Passed

  • Summary: The ordinance passed with a vote of 5 to 3.
  • Attribution: Council
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll on ordinance 2026-22. Stacy. I thought this was the first reading. We had a suspension of the rules. No. Shadle. Aye. Sanders. No. Sellers. Aye. Klemm. Aye. Johnson. Aye. Simmons. And Parker. Aye. The ordinance passes 5 to 3.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:17:44

• Approval of part-time deputy FOIA clerk position

  • Summary: Motion to approve the addition of a part-time deputy FOIA clerk.
  • Evidence: “Staff recommends approval of this position and has at requested suspension of the rules on this. Thank you. Is there a motion to move this ordinance forward?”
  • Review flags: unattached_motion_request
  • Source timestamp: 01:23:06

• Ordinance consideration for FOIA clerk position

  • Summary: Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.
  • Evidence: “Second. A motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:24:06

• Suspension of rules for FOIA clerk position

  • Summary: Motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Shadle.
  • Evidence: “Motion to suspend the rules. Second. Is that Shadle? We have a motion made by Alderman Parker for suspension of the rules, seconded by Alderman Shadle.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:26:54

• Suspension of rules vote

  • Summary: Vote on the motion to suspend the rules.
  • Evidence: “Stacy? No. Shadle? Aye. We’ll wait a second for Alderperson Sanders. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? No. Parker? Aye.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:27:12

• Suspension of rules vote outcome — Passed

  • Summary: The suspension passed with six votes to two.
  • Evidence: “We have our six votes to two. The suspension passes.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:27:32

• Final passage for ordinance

  • Summary: Request for final passage on the ordinance after suspension of rules was granted.
  • Evidence: “So then before you, Council, is the final passage for this ordinance. Any further discussion? Madam Clerk, please take the roll.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:27:46

• Final passage vote

  • Summary: Roll call vote on the final passage of the ordinance.
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacy No Shadle Aye Sanders Nope. I’m so sorry. He’s absent at the moment.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:27:52

• Election of Mayor Beard to cast the vote — Passed

  • Summary: Council voted for electing Mayor Beard to cast the vote.
  • Evidence: “One, two, three, four, five. We’re currently five to two. Council has voted in favor of electing Mayor Beard to cast the vote.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:27:23

• Suspension for final passage of ordinance — Passed

  • Summary: The suspension passes.
  • Evidence: “The suspension passes. So then before you, Council, is the final passage for this ordinance.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:27:32

• Final passage for ordinance (Ordinance 20-26-24) — Passed

  • Summary: Council voted on the final passage of the ordinance.
  • Evidence: “Stacy No Shadle Aye Sanders Nope. I’m so sorry. He’s absent at the moment. Sellers Aye Klemm Aye Johnson Aye Simmons No And Parker Aye One, two, three, four, five. In favor, five to two. That is enough for to pass the ordinance.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:27:52

• Annexation of Well 12 property

  • Summary: Motion to approve annexation.
  • Evidence: “Motion to approve. Second. Motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Shadle.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:29:10

• Ordinance 2026-25 (Lease Addendum)

  • Summary: Motion to move Ordinance 2026-25 to the next scheduled meeting.
  • Evidence: “We have a motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Sellers to move Ordinance 2026-25 onto the next scheduled meeting.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:30:37

• Suspension of the rules — Passed

  • Summary: Motion made by Alderman Parker to suspend the rules.
  • Attribution: Alderman Parker
  • Evidence: “We have a motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman.”
  • Evidence: “We have a motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Shadle for Manager of the rules Madam clerk please take the role on the suspension only Stacey no Shadle hi Sanders no Sellers aye Klemm Johnson aye Simmons alder person Simmons can you hear me we can go back to her if we need to Parker I one two 2, 3, 4, it’s 5 to 2. Mayor? Okay. Aye.”
  • Evidence: “That is now 6 to 2 and the suspension passes.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:11:45

• Hangar ordinance passage — Passed

  • Summary: The ordinance passed with a vote count.
  • Evidence: “The ordinance passes 5 to 3 and item number 20 is the adoption of resolution 20 26 40 Could you please read this resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with Freeport Park District for reimbursement of $140,000 in paving costs for Gladewood Drive”
  • Source timestamp: 01:36:37

• Intergovernmental agreement with Freeport Park District

  • Summary: Motion made by Alderman Sellers to adopt the resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement.
  • Attribution: Alderman Sellers
  • Evidence: “So moved. Motion made by Alderman Sellers, seconded by Alderman Klemm.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:37:48

• Adoption of Resolution 2026-41 (Waterline replacements) — Passed

  • Summary: Motion made by Alderman Seller, seconded by Alderman Klemm for the adoption of Resolution 2026-41.
  • Attribution: Alderman Seller, Madam Clerk
  • Evidence: “So move. Second. We have a motion made by Alderman Seller, seconded by Alderman Klemm for the adoption of Resolution 2026-41.”
  • Evidence: “The resolution is adopted 8 to 0.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:45:52

• Adoption of Resolution 2026-42 (Street Reconstruction Plan)

  • Summary: Motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Shadle for the adoption of Resolution 2026-42.
  • Attribution: Alderman Parker, Madam Clerk
  • Evidence: “So moved. Motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Shadle.”
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacy. Aye. Shadle. Aye. Sanders. Aye. Sellers. Aye.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:48:34

• Adoption of resolution 2026-43 (ratifying emergency repairs) — Passed

  • Summary: The resolution was adopted eight to zero.
  • Evidence: “The resolution is adopted eight to zero.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:49:18

• Adoption of resolution 2026-43 — Passed

  • Summary: Motion to adopt the resolution ratifying emergency repairs of hot mix asphalt paver by Altafer Cat.
  • Attribution: Alderman Johnson
  • Evidence: “A motion made by Alderman Johnson and seconded by Alderman Shadle”
  • Evidence: “The resolution is adopted 8-0.”

• Approval of agreement and plans for South Street resurfacing

  • Summary: Motion to approve the joint city-state milling and resurfacing project on FAP Route 5241, which is South Street.
  • Attribution: Alderman Shadle
  • Evidence: “So moved. Second. A motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:53:25

• Appropriating and allocating matching funds to Illinois Department of Transportation Street Project on FAP Route 5241 South Street

  • Summary: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-47 for appropriating and allocating matching funds.
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “So what Manager Boyer explained was appropriating and allocating matching funds to Illinois Department of Transportation Street Project on FAP Route 5241 South Street. This is appropriating the funds for it. Okay, so can I get a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-47?”
  • Source timestamp: 01:54:04

• Approving Agreement and Plans and Specifications as Proposed by the State of Illinois, IDOT, for a Joint City-State Milling and Resurfacing Project on FAP Route 5241

  • Summary: Motion to adopt Resolution Approving Agreement and Plans and Specifications.
  • Attribution: Alderman Sellers
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, would you please read Resolution Approving Agreement and Plans and Specifications as Proposed by the State of Illinois, IDOT, for a Joint City-State Milling and Resurfacing Project on FAP Route 5241, S. S. I have nothing more to add, this is just the agreement with District 2 moving forward. Do we have a motion to adopt?”
  • Source timestamp: 01:54:35

• Appropriating and allocating matching funds to Illinois Department of Transportation Street Project on FAP Route 5241 South Street — Passed

  • Summary: Vote outcome for Resolution 2026-47.
  • Attribution: Madam Clerk
  • Evidence: “Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? And Parker? Aye. Resolution 202647 is adopted 8 to 0.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:54:35

• Approving Agreement and Plans and Specifications as Proposed by the State of Illinois, IDOT, for a Joint City-State Milling and Resurfacing Project on FAP Route 5241 — Passed

  • Summary: Vote outcome for Resolution Approving Agreement and Plans and Specifications.
  • Attribution: Madam Clerk
  • Evidence: “Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? I said aye, I don’t know if you heard me. And Parker? Aye. The resolution is adopted 8-0.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:55:45

• Resolution to accept DCEO reimbursement funds — Passed

  • Summary: Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers, regarding accepting DCEO grant funds.
  • Attribution: Alderman Shadle, City Council
  • Evidence: “The motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  • Evidence: “Stacy. Aye. Shadle. Aye. Sanders. Aye. Sellers. Aye. Klemm. Aye. Johnson. Aye. Simmons. Aye. And Parker. Aye. The resolution is adopted 8-0.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:57:31

• Purchase of sanitary sewer lateral camera and locator — Passed

  • Summary: Motion to adopt the resolution for purchasing the RIDGID camera equipment.
  • Attribution: Alderman Shadle, City Council
  • Evidence: “We have a motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Parker.”
  • Evidence: “Stacy. Aye. Shadle. Aye. Sanders. Aye. Sellers. Aye. Klemm. Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. And Parker? Aye. The resolution is adopted 8-0.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:58:56

• Approval of bid for Package B (Fisher Excavating) — Approved

  • Summary: Motion to approve the bid with Fisher Excavating for the amount of $1,604,723.40.
  • Evidence: “Oh all right. We have a motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  • Evidence: “That bid is approved, 8 to 0.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:01:42

• Approval of bid for Package C (Helm Group) — Passed

  • Summary: Motion to approve the successful bidder of Helm Group for Package C.
  • Evidence: “So staff recommends moving forward with the successful bidder of Helm. Is there a motion to approve the bid? So moved.”
  • Evidence: “Motion made by Alderman Shadle, seconded by Alderman Sellers.”
  • Evidence: “That passes seven to zero.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:02:51

• Approval of bid for Package A (Fishers) — Passed

  • Summary: Motion to approve moving forward with the bid from Fishers for Package A.
  • Evidence: “So staff recommends moving forward with this bid. So moved. Motion to approve.”
  • Evidence: “So moved. Second. The motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Shadle.”
  • Evidence: “The motion passes 8-0.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:04:41

• Approval of motion (first instance) — Passed

  • Summary: Motion to approve was made and seconded.
  • Attribution: Alderman Klemm, City Council
  • Evidence: “The motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Shadle.”
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. And Parker? Aye. The motion passes 8-0.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:04:48

• Approval of Denner Incorporated bid — Passed

  • Summary: Motion to move forward with the Denner bid was made and seconded by Sellers.
  • Attribution: Alderman Klemm, City Council
  • Evidence: “Second. Motion made by Klemm, seconded by Sellers.”
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders is absent, Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Thank you. Parker? Aye. The motion passes seven to zero.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:06:14

• Adjourn meeting

  • Summary: Motion to adjourn the council meeting.
  • Attribution: Alderman Shadle
  • Evidence: “So moved. Second.”
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Daze. Parker? Daze.”

Procedural Actions

• Pledge of Allegiance

  • Summary: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Stacy.
  • Attribution: Alderman Stacy
  • Evidence: “Show me Mark President 602. Okay, if you could please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Alderman Stacy.”
  • Source timestamp: 03:33

• Roll Call for Motion Approval

  • Summary: Confirmation of attendance during roll call.
  • Evidence: “Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. And Parker? Aye.”

• Consent Agenda Approval

  • Summary: The Consent Agenda was considered for approval as routine business.
  • Evidence: “Next is the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda is considered to be routine in nature and acted as one motion unless the member of council would like to have something removed for further discussion.”
  • Source timestamp: 24:58

• Roll Call for Ordinance Amending Part 10…

  • Summary: Council members were called to vote on the ordinance amending Part 10, Streets, Utilities, and Public Services.
  • Attribution: Madam Clerk
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. Parker? Aye.”
  • Source timestamp: 31:57

• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-17

  • Summary: The second reading of Ordinance 2026-17 was addressed.
  • Attribution: Council
  • Evidence: “And item number 11 is the second reading of Ordinance 2026-17. Could you please read this?”
  • Source timestamp: 33:05

• Roll Call Attendance Check

  • Summary: The Clerk took the roll call for attendance.
  • Attribution: Madam Clerk
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacy? No. Shadle? No. Sanders? No. Sellers? No. Klemm? No. Johnson? No. Simmons? Alderperson Simmons, are we still connected to you? Collins. Are we still connected to you? Yes, we can. Okay, no. Parker? Yes.”
  • Source timestamp: 48:33

• Suspension of Rules Attempt 1

  • Summary: Motion to suspend the rules was made and seconded.
  • Attribution: Alderman Parker
  • Evidence: “We have a motion made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Sellers for suspension of the rules.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:11:45

• Discussion on Ordinance 2026-22 after Rule Suspension

  • Summary: The council addressed further discussion on the ordinance after the rules were suspended.
  • Evidence: “So now any further discussion on the ordinance that’s before you?”
  • Source timestamp: 01:12:06

• Moving to next agenda item

  • Summary: The council moved on to item number 19.
  • Evidence: “There’s no further discussion. We’ll move on to item number 19, which is the first reading of Ordinance 2026-25.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:29:50

• Adoption of resolution (Resolution 2026-41)

  • Summary: The resolution approving an agreement with Fehr Graham to provide construction engineering services related to the 2026 Streets project was read.
  • Attribution: Madam Clerk
  • Evidence: “item number 21 is adoption of resolution Resolution 2026-41. Could you please read this? Resolution approving an agreement with Fehr Graham to provide construction engineering services related to the 2026 Streets project.”

• Adjournment motion

  • Summary: The chair entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting.
  • Evidence: “Any other public comments this evening? Seeing none I will entertain a motion to adjourn. So moved.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:22:43

Ordinances and Resolutions

• Ordinance amending Chapter 1448, Erosion Control Permits

  • Summary: Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 1448, Erosion Control Permits.
  • Evidence: “Item number seven is the second reading of ordinance 2613. Could you please read this? Ordinance amending Chapter 1448, Erosion Control Permits.”
  • Source timestamp: 27:43

• Ordinance amending General Offenses, Chapter 660

  • Summary: Second reading of Ordinance 2026-14 amending Part 6, General Offenses, Chapter 660.
  • Evidence: “Item number 8 is the second reading of Ordinance 2026-14. Could you please read this? Ordinance amending Part 6, General Offenses, Chapter 660, Additional Hazardous Materials, Section 660-02, Definitions, 05, Prohibition, and Adding Sections, 09, Injunctive Relief and Administrative Hearing, 10.10, Access to Premises, 11, Notification of Discharge, 12, Notice of Violations, 13, Suspension of Activities, and 14, Abatement Costs.”
  • Source timestamp: 29:15

• Ordinance amending Utilities, Chapter 1046 and 1050

  • Summary: Second reading of Ordinance 2026-15 amending Part 10, Streets, Utilities, and Public Services.
  • Evidence: “And item number 9 is the second reading of Ordinance 2026-15. Could you please read this? Ordinance amending Part 10, Streets, Utilities, and Public Services, Title 4, Utilities, Chapter 1046, Sewers, Section 1046-59, Discharge of Storm, Surface, or Groundwater into Sanitary Sewers, and amending Part 10, Streets, Utilities, Public Services, Title IV, Utilities, Chapter 1050, Storm Sewers, Section 1050-08, Elicit Discharge.”
  • Source timestamp: 30:20

• First reading of ordinance 2026-18 amending liquor delivery services

  • Summary: The first reading was conducted for Ordinance 2026-18, which amends section 806.20 regarding non-licensee alcoholic liquor delivery services.
  • Evidence: “Item number 12 is the first reading of ordinance 2026-18. Could you please read this? Ordinance That’s amending section 806.20 regarding non-licensee alcoholic liquor delivery services of the liquor codes.”
  • Source timestamp: 50:14

• First reading of ordinance 2026-19 amending parking code

  • Summary: The first reading was conducted for Ordinance 2026-19, which amends part four traffic code title eight parking chapter 480 regarding disabled persons and veteran parking designations.
  • Evidence: “Item number 13 is the first reading of ordinance 2026-19. Could you please read this? Ordinance amending part four traffic code title eight parking chapter 480 parking generally section 480.24 d regarding disabled persons and veteran parking designations the spot we’re looking at tonight is 520 south harlem avenue”
  • Source timestamp: 52:32

• Ordinance 2026-20: Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2026

  • Summary: First reading of ordinance 2026-20, concerning supplemental appropriation funds for STU Funded Road Improvements.
  • Evidence: “14 is the first reading of Ordinance 2026-20. Could you please read this? Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2026 for Use of Reserve Funds for Cities 20% Match on STU Funded Road Improvements.”
  • Source timestamp: 55:36

• Ordinance 2026-21

  • Summary: First reading of Ordinance 2026-21.
  • Evidence: “And item number 15 is the first First reading of Ordinance 2026-21. Could you please read this?”
  • Source timestamp: 01:00:53

• Ordinance 2026-21: amending Title 10, Employment Provisions, Chapter 290, Compensation and Benefits, Section 290.01e

  • Summary: First reading of Ordinance 2026-21 regarding classification plan to add a full-time information technology technician.
  • Evidence: “And item number 15 is the first First reading of Ordinance 2026-21. Could you please read this? Ordinance amending Title 10, Employment Provisions, Chapter 290, Compensation and Benefits, Section 290.01e, regarding classification plan to add a full-time information technology technician.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:00:53

• Ordinance amending Title 10, Employment Provisions, Chapter 290, Compensation and Benefits, Section 290-01-D1

  • Summary: First reading of ordinance to add a full-time Freedom of Information Act officer due to an influx of FOIA requests.
  • Attribution: Council Clerk
  • Evidence: “item number 16 is the first reading of ordinance 2026-22. Please read this. Ordinance amending Title 10, Employment Provisions, Chapter 290, Compensation and Benefits, Section 290-01-D1, regarding classification plan to add a full-time Freedom of Information Act officer.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:09:29

• Ordinance amending title 10 employment provisions chapter 290 compensation and benefits section 290 0.01 D 3 regarding classification plan to add part-time deputy clerk slash freedom of information act or FOIA clerk

  • Summary: The first reading of ordinance 202623.
  • Attribution: Council
  • Evidence: “And item number 17 is the first reading of ordinance 202623. Could you please read this? Ordinance amending title 10 employment provisions chapter 290 compensation and benefits section 290 0.01 D 3 regarding classification plan to add part-time deputy clerk slash freedom of information act or FOIA clerk.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:18:04

• Ordinance annexing Well Number 12 property to the City of Freeport, Stephenson County

  • Summary: First reading of Ordinance 20-26-24 concerning annexation.
  • Evidence: “Number 18 is the first reading of Ordinance 20-26-24. Could you please read this? Ordinance annexing Well Number 12 property to the City of Freeport, Stephenson County.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:28:18

• Ordinance approving lease addendum for airplane hangar G at Albertus Airport

  • Summary: First reading of Ordinance 2026-25 regarding a second addendum to the lease agreement with Derrick Squires.
  • Evidence: “Could you please read this? Ordinance approving the city to enter into a second addendum to lease agreement with Derrick Squires for airplane hangar G at Albertus Airport.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:29:50

• Adoption of resolution 2026-43

  • Summary: Resolution ratifying emergency repairs of hot mix asphalt paver by Altafer Cat.
  • Evidence: “Item number 23 is the adoption of resolution. Item number 23 is the adoption of resolution 2026-43. Could you please read this? Resolution ratifying emergency repairs of hot mix asphalt paver by Altafer Cat.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:49:37

• Adoption of resolution 2026-44 — Approved

  • Summary: Resolution approving agreement and plans and specifications as approved by State of Illinois, IDOT, for a joint city-state milling and resurfacing project on FAP Route 5241, which is South Street.
  • Evidence: “Item number 24 is adoption of resolution 2026-44. Could you please read this? Resolution approving agreement and plans and specifications as approved by by State of Illinois, IDOT, for a joint city-state milling and resurfacing project on FAP Route 5241, which is South Street.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:51:53

Projects

• Software for processing licenses — Approved

  • Summary: Council approved additional software for processing licenses in ‘26, and staff are working with Iwerks representatives to get the software functional.
  • Evidence: “Council approved the additional of software for processing licenses in 26, and staff are currently working with Iwerks representatives to get the software functional.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:21:31

• Online license processing software implementation — Approved

  • Summary: Council approved the addition of software for processing licenses in 26, with liquor licenses to be processed online within the next month and other miscellaneous licenses by March of 2027.
  • Evidence: “Council approved the additional of software for processing licenses in 26, and staff are currently working with Iwerks representatives to get the software functional. Liquor licenses will be the first type of license processed online within the next month, with the addition of other miscellaneous licenses in March of 2027.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:21:31

Appointments

• Ethics Commission Appointment

  • Summary: Appointment of Deborah Leininger to the Ethics Commission.
  • Evidence: “We have several. Appointment of Deborah Leininger to the Ethics Commission effective through April 30th, 2028.”
  • Source timestamp: 26:53

• Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Appointment

  • Summary: Appointment of William Castle to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
  • Evidence: “Appointment of William Castle to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners through April 30th, 2029.”
  • Source timestamp: 27:01

• Planning Commission Appointment

  • Summary: Appointment of Michael Kemple to the Planning Commission.
  • Evidence: “Appointment of Michael Kemple to the Planning Commission through October 31st, 2030.”
  • Source timestamp: 27:07

• Historic Preservation Commission Appointments

  • Summary: New appointment and three re-appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission.
  • Evidence: “New appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission effective through February 28th, 2029, Rebecca Quiggle Three re-appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission through February 28th, 2029 They will be Scott Lizer, Ryan Walton, and Brenda Myers”
  • Source timestamp: 27:07

• Planning Commission Appointment

  • Summary: Michael Kemple appointed to the Planning Commission through October 31st, 2030.
  • Evidence: “Appointment of Michael Kemple to the Planning Commission through October 31st, 2030.”
  • Source timestamp: 27:07

• Historic Preservation Commission Appointment

  • Summary: Rebecca Quiggle appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission effective through February 28th, 2029.
  • Evidence: “New appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission effective through February 28th, 2029, Rebecca Quiggle”
  • Source timestamp: 27:07

• Historic Preservation Commission Re-appointments

  • Summary: Scott Lizer, Ryan Walton, and Brenda Myers re-appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission through February 28th, 2029.
  • Evidence: “Three re-appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission through February 28th, 2029 They will be Scott Lizer, Ryan Walton, and Brenda Myers”
  • Source timestamp: 27:07

Presentations and Reports

• Police Department Promotions: Dustin Groen

  • Summary: Dustin Groen was hired in September 2019 and has served as a detective, field training officer, member of the emergency C. Responsi team and as an arrest and control tactics instructor.
  • Evidence: “Officer Groen was hired in September 2019 and has consistently taken on roles that demonstrate initiative and professional development. He has served as a detective, field training officer, member of the emergency C. Responsi team and as an arrest and control tactics instructor.”
  • Source timestamp: 06:03

• Police Department Promotions: Richard McElmill

  • Summary: Richard McElmill was hired in June 2014 and has served as an inspector with the state line area narcotics team, a firearms instructor, a member of the emergency response team, and a field training officer.
  • Evidence: “Officer Richard McElmill was hired in June 2014. He appeared in June 2014 and brings an extensive experience across a wide range of assignments. He has served as an inspector with the state line area narcotics team, a firearms instructor, a member of the emergency response team, and a field training officer.”
  • Source timestamp: 09:20

• Police Department Promotions: Blake Upman

  • Summary: Blake Upman was hired in September 2016 and promoted to Corporal in January. He has served as detective, field training officer, and firearms instructor.
  • Evidence: “Corporal Upman was hired in September 2016 and promoted to the rank of Corporal in January He has demonstrated strong leadership and initiative through his service in multiple specialized roles, including detective, field training officer, and firearms instructor.”
  • Source timestamp: 11:58

• All Our Kids Network (AOK) work in Freeport regarding child abuse prevention

  • Summary: The ALK Network focuses on strengthening families early to prevent challenges from becoming a crisis by providing access to mental health support, home visiting, and parent education.
  • Evidence: “I’d like to take a moment just to share how AOK, which stands for all our kids of Northwest Illinois, is working right here in Freeport in Stephenson County to address child abuse and neglect. For us, this work is really about prevention. We know that families do better when they feel supported, connected, and not alone. The ALK Network, that’s why the ALK focuses on strengthening families early before challenges turn into crisis. We partner with local organizations across the community to make sure that parents, especially those with young children, have access to mental health support, home visiting, parent education.”
  • Source timestamp: 16:28

• Blue Bow Symbolism and Child Abuse Prevention Story

  • Summary: Bonnie Finney shared her story about the blue bows becoming a symbol for child abuse prevention after experiencing domestic violence and witnessing severe abuse of her grandchildren.
  • Attribution: Bonnie Finney
  • Evidence: “I just have a real quick story about the blue bows that you may see around town The blue bows became a symbol for child abuse prevention With Bonnie Finney a grandmother from Virginia Winslow. She was a victim of domestic violence, was sentenced to five years of imprisonment for failing to do more to protect her son.”
  • Source timestamp: 18:10

• Ordinance 2613 Discussion

  • Summary: Discussion regarding Ordinance amending Chapter 1448, Erosion Control Permits.
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “This ordinance came before Council March 9th for the Committee of the Whole where it was discussed with Randy Kohlbauer. It was moved for a second reading on March 16th with no additional questions.”
  • Source timestamp: 27:43

• Ordinance 2026-14 Discussion

  • Summary: Discussion regarding Ordinance 2026-14, which upgrades and makes changes to the MS-4 stormwater permit.
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “Ordinance 2026-14 is upgrading and making some changes to the MS-4 stormwater permit, similar to the. Stormwater Permit, similar to the previous ordinance. This was brought to Council March 9th, had first reading on the 16th, and was moved to second reading today.”
  • Source timestamp: 29:44

• Ordinance 2026-15 Discussion

  • Summary: Discussion regarding Ordinance 2026-15, concerning infiltration of groundwater into sanitary sewers.
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “Again, very similar to the last two ordinances. This was brought before council on the 9th. It was moved to second reading on the 16th. This was, I’ve not received any additional questions for the MS4, again, stormwater related ordinance. We’re discussing the infiltration of groundwater into sanitary sewers that we’re talking about, Manager Boyer.”
  • Source timestamp: 31:02

• Stormwater Ordinance Update (MS4 Permit)

  • Summary: The ordinance is an upgrade to the stormwater permit or requirements related to the MS4 permit, concerning groundwater infiltration into sanitary sewers.
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “We’re discussing the infiltration of groundwater into sanitary sewers that we’re talking about, Manager Boyer. This is just an upgrading of the storm water permit or the storm water requirements related to our MS4 permit that is municipal separate storm sewer permit. So that is a part of overall management of stormwater, but this particular upgrade is just simply updating things that are required by our MS4 permit.”
  • Source timestamp: 31:20

• Special Use Permit for Cannabis Dispensing Facility at 2725 Illinois Route 26, Unit A

  • Summary: Staff received an application from Botavi Wellness LLC to allow adult use cannabis dispensing facility at 2725 Illinois Route 26, Unit A. The location meets distance requirements and is in a vacant unit with ample parking.
  • Attribution: Director Heimerdinger
  • Evidence: “Staff received a special use permit application from Botavi Wellness LLC to allow adult use cannabis dispensing application at 2725 Illinois Route 26, Unit A, in a B3 We are a commercial wholesale business district. The proposed location meets all the distance requirements set forth in Chapter 1274 and is a vacant unit in a commercial shopping center with ample parking.”
  • Source timestamp: 33:29

• Special Use Permit for Cannabis Dispensing Facility at 2725 Illinois Route 26, Unit A Traffic Impact

  • Summary: The petitioners provided data showing peak traffic of an average of 30 vehicles per hour between 4 and 9 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. This is described as a modest increase.
  • Attribution: Director Heimerdinger
  • Evidence: “The petitioners provided some data from our last council meeting from four other Illinois locations showing peak traffic between 4 and 9 PM, usually on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. There is a average of 30 vehicles per hour during that time. This is a modest increase in traffic is expected to bring more visitors to the corridor benefiting surrounding businesses, enhancing economic activity.”
  • Source timestamp: 33:55

• Special Use Permit for Cannabis Dispensing Facility at 2725 Illinois Route 26, Unit A Comparison

  • Summary: A fast food restaurant like Chipotle could hit an average of over a hundred vehicles in one hour, which is more than three times the expected traffic increase.
  • Attribution: Director Heimerdinger
  • Evidence: “Honestly, I looked this up this afternoon, a fast food restaurant like Chipotle could hit an average of over a hundred vehicles in one hour. So that’s more than three times the amount of this facility.”
  • Source timestamp: 34:08

• Special Use Permit for Cannabis Dispensing Facility at 2725 Illinois Route 26, Unit A Recommendations

  • Summary: Both the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission recommend approval, and staff recommends approval.
  • Attribution: Director Heimerdinger
  • Evidence: “Both the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval of the special use permit.”
  • Source timestamp: 34:08

• Amendment to liquor delivery regulations (Ordinance 2026-18)

  • Summary: Attorney Cox presented that the state has preempted local permitting for liquor delivery services, and the proposed ordinance amendment reserves only the ability for local code enforcement to ensure compliance with state statute.
  • Attribution: Attorney Cox
  • Evidence: “We had previously provided, as part of best practices, coming out of COVID, there was expected to be a need for a liquor delivery or a demand for that. Best practice at the time suggested that we enact some regulations around that so we could just prevent a free-for-all, I guess. So we enacted those regulations. We have had exactly zero applications for those licenses thus far and recently the Illinois Liquor Control Act was amended so that the state has preempted local permitting of these types of services probably for the purpose of promoting GrubHub, DoorDash, those sorts Fowler. So the state has reserved unto itself the sole authority to license these sorts of things and taken that authority away from us. So what we’re suggesting is that the ordinance not be completely deleted, but simply reserved to the local authority, the ability to ensure that our licensees or people operating within the city are complying with state statute.”

• Funding request for STU funded road improvements match

  • Summary: Staff presented information regarding IDOT notifying the city of several resurfacing projects and the need for a $1 million local fund authorization to cover the 20% match.
  • Evidence: “Last, I guess, January, we were notified by IDOT that they were going to move forward with several STU federal route resurfacing projects. Those projects are Adams Avenue from Float to Main, South Walnut from Empire to South, Lincoln from Locust to West, and Stephenson Street, Sunset to Locust. Staff, this is obviously not budgeted. There is a match related to this. We’re expecting about a two and a half million dollars worth of for the funding coming through IDOT, but staff needs a million dollar authorization to cover the match with local funds so that we can get these projects completed.”
  • Source timestamp: 55:58

• IT department modernization and IT Technician position justification

  • Summary: The IT department has rapidly modernized since its formation in 2017, increasing workload. An IET technician position was proposed in the fiscal year 26 budget but did not pass. The new position is needed to improve nuisance violation compliance using IT as a force multiplier, and funding will come from budgeted nuisance person funds and water and sewer funds.
  • Attribution: Director Suttman
  • Evidence: “The IT department was formed in 2017. Since that time, the IT department has has rapidly modernized and expanded the technology capabilities of the City of Freeport. This modernization and expansion has also increased the workload required to maintain these capabilities while still trying to innovate and further increase capabilities. An IET technician position was proposed in the fiscal year 26 budget. It didn’t make the cut. But a position was approved for a nuisance department in community development. Working with the community development director and city manager, we now believe that the desired improvement to the nuisance violation compliance can be achieved through additional IT support and new technologies. Using IT as a force multiplier, adding the position of IT technician should also allow for similar improvements across most other departments. The funding for this position will come through a combination of the budgeted nuisance person as well as water and sewer funds. The water and sewer funds are needed because they will inevitably perform some work on water and sewer software equipment. This ordinance supports the efficient government goal of our strategic plan and STAC recommends moving it to the second reading.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:01:57

• Need for part-time FOIA clerk

  • Summary: The new part-time FOIA clerk is needed to deal with the increasing volume of FOIAs coming into the office.
  • Evidence: “Thank you your Connor, and as Dovie mentioned, this is a part-time FOIA clerk to deal with the increasing volume of FOIAs coming into her office.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:18:04

• Annexation of Well 12 property

  • Summary: Staff requested moving forward with the annexation of Well 12.
  • Evidence: “Jodi. This location at Forest Road and the South Park entrance was purchased about a year ago, and we need to annex this into the city at this point. So, staff requests moving forward with the annexation of, well, I’m not going to read the parcel number because it’s fairly lengthy, but if you want to read it, it’s in your memo. Kindly, staff requests annexing this into the city.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:28:44

• Lease extension for Hangar G

  • Summary: Staff requested City’s Council approval for providing the other half of Hanger G at an increased rent of $2,000 per month.
  • Evidence: “Currently, his lease states that he can only use half of it. Staff agrees and request City’s Council on providing the other half of Hanger at an increased rent of $2,000 per month.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:30:08

• Project cost coverage for proposed project

  • Summary: It was stated that $140,000 will cover the total cost of the project as proposed.
  • Evidence: “Yes, I want to know if $140,000 is going to complete I’ll answer that. The answer is yes. Guess what? 140,000 Will cover the total cost of this project as proposed.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:41:07

• Water main replacements and street reconstruction scope

  • Summary: Fehr Graham submitted a proposal for water main replacements along with street reconstruction for Demeter, Benton, Concord, and North Stewart due to seven and a half or seven point two miles of reconstructs this season.
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “Your Honor, and I just wanted to mention that with seven and a half or seven seven point two miles of reconstructs this season, a good part of that is going to require water main replacements. So Fehr Graham has submitted a proposal to that effect. Fehr Graham Design permitted and bid the water main replacements along with the street reconstruction for Demeter, Benton, Concord, and North Stewart.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:43:36

• Fehr Graham agreement for water main replacement engineering services

  • Summary: Fehr Graham submitted a proposal to design and bid water main replacements along with street reconstruction for Demeter, Benton, Concord, and North Stewart due to numerous water main breaks. The agreement covers professional engineering services including construction engineering staking and full project management in the amount of $349,885.
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “Fehr Graham Design permitted and bid the water main replacements along with the street reconstruction for Demeter, Benton, Concord, and North Stewart. These four residential areas have experienced numerous water main breaks in recent years, necessitating full replacement of the aged spun cast water main, similar to our situation this morning. Streets will be reconstructed with the roadway paving. So this is for design engineering of water main replacement. This This agreement is for professional engineering services including construction engineering staking and full project management in the amount of $349,885 and that also would include the QAQC material testing services that are a third party as time and material and as needed only and construction engineering was part of this in the 2025, I’m sorry, the So, staff recommends moving forward with the agreement with Fehr Graham for Watermain Street Reconstruction Engineering Services.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:44:48

• Fehr Graham agreement for 2026 Street Reconstruction Plan engineering services

  • Summary: Staff recommends moving forward with an agreement with Fehr Graham for $265,000 for construction engineering contract through the current construction season for the 2026 Street Reconstruction Plan.
  • Attribution: Madam Clerk
  • Evidence: “Item number 22 is the adoption of Resolution 2026-42. Could you please read this? Resolution approving an agreement with Fehr Graham to provide construction engineering services related to the 2026 Street projects. Thank you your honor and very similar to the the last item we have a This will be the year two of our five-year plan and that includes the streets previously mentioned We also are coming and asking for Street Project construction engineering services for the 2026 Street Reconstruction Plan as We normally do these contracts have been extremely valuable in terms of ensuring that what we’re paying for is is done correctly, it’s done at the proper specification, and we are taking care of all the items along the way that need to be dealt with, and that is in large part due to the oversight and the engineering services provided by Fehr Graham during the construction season. So staff recommends moving forward with this agreement with Fehr Graham for $265,000 for construction engineering contract through this construction season.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:47:11

• Construction companies participating in the project

  • Summary: The construction companies to participate are Fishers (first package), Helm (second package), and Fischer’s (third package).
  • Evidence: “Fishers got the first package, Helm got the second package, and Fischer’s got the third package.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:48:34

• South Street reconstruction funding request

  • Summary: Staff requests council approve an appropriation of $22,943 for the city’s match with State District 2 for a joint milling and resurfacing project on South Street (Galena to Locust).
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “They have come to us here within the last weeks and requested they need a $22,943 match for the $5,750,000 they plan to invest in this community. Staff requests that council approve this appropriation of $22,943 for the city’s match with State District 2.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:52:55

• Resolution approving an opportunities Boyer. What is the zone grant agreement between the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development and the City of Freeport regarding sewer lining project?

  • Summary: Presentation regarding a DCEO reimbursement grant for utility sewer lining.
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “Item number 26 is the adoption of resolution 202645. Could you please read this? Resolution approving an opportunities Boyer. What is the zone grant agreement between the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development and the City of Freeport regarding sewer lining project? Manager Boyer. Thank you, Your Honor. Fehr Graham submitted a DCEO reimbursement grant for utility sewer lining. The city’s been investing nearly $500,000 a year in our sewer lining program, which is required by EPA CMOM.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:56:41

• DCEO reimbursement grant for utility sewer lining

  • Summary: Fehr Graham submitted a DCEO reimbursement grant for utility sewer lining, noting the city invests nearly $500,000 annually in this program and was recently awarded $100,000 for a 2025 project by Hare Construction.
  • Attribution: Fehr Graham
  • Evidence: “Fehr Graham submitted a DCEO reimbursement grant for utility sewer lining. The city’s been investing nearly $500,000 a year in our sewer lining program, which is required by EPA CMOM. That’s basically an infiltration requirement. The city was recently awarded a $100,000 reimbursement for a successful project completed in 2025 by Hare Construction and city staff are requesting city council approve a resolution to accept the funds from DCEO grant funds for accounting and transparency purposes.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:56:48

• Resolution approving purchase of sanitary sewer lateral camera and locator

  • Summary: City staff requested approval to purchase a RIDGID commercial product camera for sewer laterals, priced at $21,398.98.
  • Attribution: manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “So we have received a quote from RIDGID, I’m sorry, a camera by RIDGID commercial products and this is through our normal utility distributor for a price of $21,398.98. There at Ferguson Waterworks is the supplier and city staff request moving forward with this is the purchase of this small camera for sewer laterals.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:57:51

• Bid opening for street and water main projects 2026 package B

  • Summary: The city received three local bids for the street reconstruction program for package B, with Fisher Excavating Freeport being the lowest responsive bidder at $1,604,723.40.
  • Attribution: manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “The city has posted a bid for our street reconstruction program for package B. We received three local bids, or three bids for the project. Fisher Excavating Freeport was the lowest responsive bidder in the amount of $1,604,723.40.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:00:47

• Street and Water Main Projects for 2026, Package C bids

  • Summary: Package C was won by Helm Group at $614,384.30, covering Concord Drive from Cimarron to Middlebury.
  • Evidence: “And item 29, another bid, could you please read? March 24th, 2026, Street and Water Main Projects for 2026, Package C. Manager Boyer? Yep, thank you very much. Again, just like Package B, B. This one was won by Helm Group at $614,384.30, and this includes Concord Drive from Cimarron to Middlebury.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:02:51

• Street and Water Main projects for 2026, Package A bids

  • Summary: Package A includes Demeter, Benton, North Stewart, and also Water Main for those streets. Three bids were received: Fishers, Kelsey, and Helm. Fisher was the low bid at $2,479,388.
  • Evidence: “And item number 30, the final bid. Bid opening on March 31st, 2026 Street and Water Main projects for 2026 Package A. Manager Boyer. Thank you, Mayor. It’s going to be a very busy construction year. This was Package A, which includes Demeter, Benton, North Stewart, and also Water Main for those streets. The The city received three bids, Fishers, Kelsey, and Helm. Fishers was the low bid at $2,479,388.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:03:31

• Bid opening for MFT crack ceiling for 2026

  • Summary: The winning bidder was Denner Incorporated with a low bid of $105,777.93. Other bidders were Complete Asphalt Service Company and SKC Construction.
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “The winning bidder was Denner Incorporated. The low bid was $105,777.93. And the other bidders were Complete Asphalt Service Company and SKC Construction. So staff recommends moving forward with the Denner bid for $105,777.93.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:05:11

• Public works project updates

  • Summary: Lift station projects are underway, generators are being set, automatic transfer switches electrical will be changed. MCC cabinets are delayed until June. Storm sewer installation and pavement removal are happening at the municipal lot downtown. The BIDOC project utilities are done, coring for roadway is occurring, with potential plant opening around the first week of May. Demo downtown is progressing slowly from the alley side. Wastewater treatment plant construction started last week with dirt moving and grading.
  • Attribution: Public works
  • Evidence: “Lift station projects are underway. Generators are being set. You’ll see that happening shortly. Automatic transfer switches, electrical will be changed. The MCC cabinets are in a delay from the manufacturer, so they won’t be until June. The parking lot really started under heavy construction today down at the municipal lot downtown. They’re installing storm sewer and moving forward with the pavement removal. The BIDOC project, we’ve been talking about that forever. The utilities are done. They’re coring it out for roadway. And hopefully the plants will open around the first week of May. And that should be one of the first projects done. And the demo downtown is progressing rather be it’s slow they’re being careful not to damage the adjacent buildings and they’ve been working from the alley side so you can see a lot from the front they’re trying to take it down you know a couple feet at a time wastewater treatment plant project is in full swing lots of construction workers out there if you haven’t been by and well 12 started last week with the dirt moving and the grading of the site.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:07:55

• Police department data integrity overhaul

  • Summary: The Police Department requires a whole overhaul of all systems regarding data, crime stats, arrests, and dispatch numbers to ensure accuracy and reliability. Posting unprepared data is not good practice.
  • Evidence: “But in regards to data integrity and regards to our systems, I need to do a whole overhaul All on our systems and that’s what we’re doing in regards to data, in regards to crime stats, in regards to arrests, in regards to our dispatch numbers. And in order to do that it’s to ensure accuracy, reliability across all the systems. And in order to have that regularity compliance, it is not good practice to post something that is not ready to be post in order to have that is not ready to be posted in order to have operational efficiencies.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:09:04

• Water main break incident

  • Summary: The city experienced a major water main break on cottonwood involving a 12-inch water main constructed of spun cast material.
  • Evidence: “This morning the city experienced a major water main break on cottonwood involving a 12-inch water main constructed of spun cast material.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:10:16

• Water main break incident details and response

  • Summary: A major water main break occurred on Cottonwood involving a 12-inch spun cast material pipe, which was reported by the I-hydrant system at approximately 6:50 AM. The Freeport Police Department helped confirm the break location at Cottonwood by 6:58 AM.
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “This morning the city experienced a major water main break on cottonwood involving a 12-inch water main constructed of spun cast material. This pipe material is widely known in the industry as weak. It comprises most of our Harding, Suzie, Ben, and Paul. Over the last two years, the City has been installing I-hydrants throughout the system. These units are capable of monitoring pressure and temperature and they provided an important early warning this morning. According to our regulatory and compliance officer, the event began unfolding at approximately 6:50 AM when the I-hydrant system began reporting low pressure at multiple locations. That signaled a significant system issue. Within minutes, Pat Ingram, our operations superintendent, was notified, and Rick Lindeman, our chief plan operator, reported that Well-8 was unable to keep up with the demand and moved to evaluate bringing additional capacity online. Staff quickly determined the problem involving a large mean break. And by 6:58 AM, the Freeport Police Department had helped identify the location of Cottonwood.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:10:16

• Water service restoration and testing timeline

  • Summary: The water was reportedly turned back on by one o’clock, but required sampling for 26 tests to return results. A best-case scenario for knowing the status is 3:00 PM tomorrow; the worst case is 3:00 PM Wednesday.
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “I think the water was bent definitely back on by one o’clock and I think it took us quite a while to do all the samples that are required. So I think there’s 27 altogether, 26 need to come back tomorrow midday. I would imagine by around noon or one o’clock we’ll have results on that and if we have any kind of failure on the testing we’ll have to resample which will take another day. So in a best-case scenario you should know O’Neill by 3 o’clock tomorrow. In a worst case scenario, it’ll be 3 o’clock on Wednesday.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:13:48

• Public health order status

  • Summary: The boil order was issued for the city as a whole due to pressure loss and an abundance of caution, but the school district will receive a notice or call.
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “Because the pressure loss and out of an abundance of caution, a boil order was issued for the city as a whole, while staff worked to determine the full extent of the impact. … The school district will get a notice, a call?”
  • Source timestamp: 02:12:01

Metrics

• Projected Gross Sales for Cannabis Dispensary (First Three Months)

  • Summary: Projections show gross sales ranging from $300K to $500K in the first three months.
  • Attribution: Director Heimerdinger
  • Evidence: “We also had some projections Given to us in the first month from zero to three months, they’re looking at projections of sales, gross sales of 300K to 500K, which when you have the breakdown, that means that we’ll be seeing $18,750 to $31,250 every month for those first three months.”
  • Source timestamp: 35:32

• Projected gross sales revenue for first three months

  • Summary: Projections show gross sales of $300K to $500K, translating to $18,750 to $31,250 every month for the first three months.
  • Evidence: “they’re looking at projections of sales, gross sales of 300K to 500K, which when you have the breakdown, that means that we’ll be seeing $18,750 to $31,250 every month for those first three months.”
  • Source timestamp: 35:32

• Projected gross sales revenue from month four onward

  • Summary: Projections indicate $600,000 to $1 million a month in gross sales, yielding per month between $37,000 and $500 to $62,500.
  • Evidence: “And then the projections from month four and beyond indicate $600,000 to $1 million a month in their gross sales, which gives us per month somewhere between $37,000 and $500 to $62,500.”
  • Source timestamp: 37:08

• Total projected extra revenue for the city

  • Summary: The total calculated extra revenue is about half a million to three quarters of a million dollars.
  • Evidence: “When you calculate that out, that would be about half a million to three quarters of a million dollars in extra revenue to the city.”
  • Source timestamp: 37:33

• FOIA Requests Increase

  • Summary: The number of FOIA requests increased from January 1st to April 3rd.
  • Attribution: Council Clerk
  • Evidence: “So therefore providing an administrative support for our FOIA requests because they have gone up as of year to date from January 1st to April 3rd, 173 requests.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:10:06

• Clerk’s office operational history since 2017

  • Summary: Since 2017 and the formation of the city manager form of government, the clerk’s office has taken on additional duties.
  • Evidence: “Since 2017 and the formation of the city manager form of government, the clerk’s office has has taken on additional duties, and the number of existing duties has increased in volume.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:19:11

• Tracking contracts agreements duty history

  • Summary: The tracking of contracts, agreements with monthly review was not done until Dovie began maintaining the contract spreadsheet.
  • Evidence: “Additionally, duties include tracking contracts, agreements with monthly review with city manager. From the time of an in-house attorney stopped tracking these agreements back in 2015, and until 2019, this was not done until Dovie began maintaining the contract spreadsheet.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:19:21

• New duties added to clerk’s office since 2017

  • Summary: Two additional duties were added which did not exist in the clerk’s office in 2017.
  • Evidence: “In 2019, there were 40 contracts that. And Two additional duties which did not exist in the clerk’s office in 2017 are maintenance and filing of hanger leases and attendance and typing of minutes at the Finance Committee of the Whole meetings.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:19:38

• Increase in processing time for agreements due to signatures

  • Summary: The number of resolutions has increased from 60 in 2019 to 159 in 2025, which is a 165% increase.
  • Evidence: “The number of resolutions has increased from 60 in 2019 to 159 in 2025, which is a 165% increase.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:20:54

• Status of FOIA directory updates

  • Summary: The FOIA directory is posted to a website only annually instead of the scheduled quarterly updates.
  • Evidence: “and FOIA directory posted to a website only annually instead of the scheduled quarterly updates.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:21:15

• Citywide employee growth comparison

  • Summary: The number of employees increased from 172 in 2017 to 188 in 2025.
  • Evidence: “Citywide, the number of employees has increased from 172 in 2017 to 188 in 2025.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:21:31

• Growth of citywide staff numbers

  • Summary: Citywide staff numbers have grown by 16 and a half people in the past nine years.
  • Evidence: “which citywide staff numbers have grown by 16 and a half people in the past nine years.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:21:31

• Citywide staff growth and department workload

  • Summary: Citywide staff numbers have grown by 16 and a half people in the past nine years due to additional departments and staff.
  • Evidence: “We’ve added an information technology department, additional staff and departments generate more resolutions, more contracts, more vehicles, more equipment, gear, more for filing, which citywide staff numbers have grown by 16 and a half people in the past nine years.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:21:31

• Clerk’s office staffing

  • Summary: The clerk’s office has held steady at two people.
  • Evidence: “The clerk’s office has held steady at two people.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:21:31

• FOIA requests processed by clerk’s office

  • Summary: The clerk’s office processed a total of 213 FOIA requests in 2025, representing a 30% increase over 2024 and a 122% increase over 2021.
  • Evidence: “In the clerk’s office alone, A total of 213 FOIA requests were processed in 2025, which is a 30% increase over 2024, a 122% increase over 2021”
  • Source timestamp: 01:21:31

Discussion

• Tax Revenue from Cannabis Dispensary

  • Summary: A breakdown was provided showing that the city would receive six and a quarter percent on sales generated, which is composed of 2.25% (home rule tax) + 3% (municipal) + 1% (from state taxes).
  • Attribution: Scott
  • Evidence: “Yeah that’s um I’ll actually um uh share with you something that my lovely lady sitting right here printed off for me today that kind of outlines a breakdown of the taxes that the city will see um it’s actually going to be a little bit larger than three percent um based on this there is a half a percent that goes to county public safety that’s not us um then there’s a home rule tax Dix, which is two and a quarter. So that would be us. Then there’s county that gets 3%. Municipal is 3%. And then state taxes, six and a quarter. And we see 1% of that. So the amounts that we’re receiving will be six and a quarter percent on the sales generated.”
  • Source timestamp: 35:32

• Funding allocation for city improvements

  • Summary: The speaker is willing to put funding where the council thinks it needs to go regarding community and road needs.
  • Evidence: “We can always open up the discussion internally to speak to that and bring that up to council if we do see that kind of, you know, out of that 6% if some amount needs to go to roads, if some amount needs to go to community things, you know. I’m always willing to put the funding where you guys think it needs to go.”
  • Source timestamp: 35:32

• Traffic and development concerns at the site

  • Summary: The speaker noted traffic issues but believes they can be fixed with minor modifications, citing ample lot space between two points.
  • Attribution: Alderman Shadle
  • Evidence: “we do realize that there’s a problem there traffic wise but it’s a problem that we feel as though can be fixed with some fairly minor stuff but there will need to be some work done. Like the lot in between there, I went out and counted spaces at a certain time just to see and the lot size itself between the two is abundance of a room there.”
  • Source timestamp: 38:09

• Need for TIF funds for development opportunities

  • Summary: The speaker stated that TIF funds are available to work on developing empty lots and other opportunities at the site.
  • Attribution: Alderman Shadle
  • Evidence: “what we need to do there are TIF funds available to work on that and I believe also that there are plenty of people that are involved that would be willing to take a look at other opportunities for what we can do”
  • Source timestamp: 38:35

• General fund allocation caution

  • Summary: The speaker advised caution before allocating funds, reminding the council that the general fund pays for retirements, equipment, and other necessary services.
  • Attribution: Alderman Shadle
  • Evidence: “So I think before we instantly say, let’s put it in this, let’s make sure we know what we wanna do with it, but I will vote in favor of it Due to the research we’ve done afterwards and everything.”
  • Source timestamp: 40:11

• Support for current proposal based on revenue

  • Summary: The speaker expressed support for the proposal, noting that incoming revenue streams could help offset costs, including law enforcement needs.
  • Attribution: Alderman Sellers
  • Evidence: “I said, but I also look at it with the revenue that’s coming in. I know that there is a portion. I know it was also said something about the law enforcement part. They get theirs. And I know that there is going to be coming down the pipe pretty soon, that we’re going to have Huffines. So that right there would also help that we don’t have to go out to taxpayers asking for more money in that kind of way.”
  • Source timestamp: 40:37

• Discussion on allocating future monies

  • Summary: The speaker suggested deferring discussions on specific fund allocation until the special use permit issue is resolved.
  • Evidence: “Okay, so I totally agree that, you know, we need to be thinking about where we want to allocate these monies. That’s a whole different topic so this is about the special use permit so if you want to have further discussions on allocating specific places let’s have that discussion and get that brought forward”
  • Source timestamp: 41:08

• Traffic count comparison for dispensary vs. restaurant

  • Summary: The speaker questioned the comparison of projected daily customer counts (300 to 500) to a food place with 100 customers an hour, arguing that the dispensary needs a special use permit because it is zoned as a restaurant.
  • Attribution: Gorman, Stacy
  • Evidence: “Now, today you’re comparing it to a food place with 100 customers an hour. And we’re always talking about development, development, development. Truth be told, nobody’s coming to Freeport or else they would have already been here. We’ve been without a family restaurant for years and nothing. So I don’t think you can compare it to a Chipotle and say that there’s going to be 100 customers an hour to the dispensary when you already said it’s going to be 300 to 500 per day.”
  • Source timestamp: 42:38

• Zoning and traffic impact analysis for dispensary

  • Summary: The speaker stated that the comparison was made to show the need for a special use permit because the site is zoned as a restaurant, which could accommodate similar footprints like Chipotle or Subway.
  • Attribution: Gorman, Stacy
  • Evidence: “The purpose of that was to compare that this needs a special use, the dispensary needs a special use permit. Else. It is zoned a restaurant, which means that it’s very easy for a restaurant to move in there. Based on the square footage, a Chipotle can usually, a Chipotle, a Subway, the other one that’s similar to Chipotle also could fit into that kind of footprint.”
  • Source timestamp: 43:48

• Restaurant suitability and traffic impact analysis

  • Summary: The speaker analyzed restaurant options like Chipotle or Subway based on square footage and discussed that the proposed development would produce manageable traffic compared to other potential developments.
  • Evidence: “Based on the square footage, a Chipotle can usually, a Chipotle, a Subway, the other one that’s similar to Chipotle also could fit into that kind of footprint. So that is the restaurant that I chose to look in, you know, what is the average during peak times. And that just leads into the with the traffic discussion from last time into understanding that yes, there is traffic. Yes, this will produce traffic, but it won’t produce as much traffic as something else where you have no control over, and it doesn’t need a special use, and it could move in there tomorrow. So it’s just to give a analysis of, you know, you see this as a traffic issue, but it could would be even more of a traffic issue with a different property or a different restaurant moving in.”
  • Source timestamp: 44:03

• Development image and community impact consideration

  • Summary: Alderman Sanders emphasized considering the overall image and presentation of the development to ensure it does not depreciate surrounding property values, comparing it favorably to Walmart’s highly congested appearance.
  • Attribution: Alderman Sanders
  • Evidence: “Not only we’re talking about traffic and the designation of how we’re going to construct to enter and the exits of this building or this possible development of a building. But we also has to consider the image. You gotta make sure that the development and reconstructing of that area has the image that the community would wanna see We just don’t want to have a parking lot full of cars and the presentation of this building next to my building does not depreciate my location and that’s what that’s what this might develop into and so we have to take those things into consideration. Depreciates My Location. And that’s what this might develop into. And so we have to take those things into consideration. Have we done an overall outlook for such a thing from the community to determine whether or not what we’re going to, how we’re going to make this place presentable to the community where even the most average person wouldn’t mind walking, coming to this area and looking at this location.”
  • Source timestamp: 45:22

• Signage and presentation standards for new developments

  • Summary: A speaker stressed that proper roadway markings, logos, and signs are necessary so the community understands what is being developed, citing concerns about unexpected uses like a dispensary.
  • Evidence: “And when I say Stans, I mean signs. Signs where people can say, well, I know what we’re getting involved in. Because a lot of people in the community don’t see this coming yet. And to wake up one day and see a dispensary sitting in my backyard or for sitting in my community. Me, myself, I want to make sure that it looks like a normal place. I don’t even know what it’s going to look like. And I think the people in the city is not going to know exactly what it’s going to look like. So presentation means everything.”
  • Source timestamp: 46:53

• Parking necessity for disabled persons at 520 South Harlem Avenue

  • Summary: Discussion regarding the need to allow a disabled person to park directly in front of their house due to tight parking conditions on Harlem Avenue.
  • Evidence: “So then before you is I just want to add that this section of Harlem Avenue is parking only on one side of the street, and the houses are kind of tight together, and parking is at a premium, and in this person’s case, they’re not going to be able to make the trek from four or five doors down, and it just makes nothing but sense to give them a chance to park in front of them. To give them a chance to park in front of their house.”
  • Source timestamp: 54:39

• Source of funds for STU match appropriation

  • Summary: Discussion questioning where the $1 million match funding would originate from.
  • Evidence: “Discussion on the ordinance? Alderman Stacey? Yes. Where will this million dollar match come from?”
  • Source timestamp: 57:08

• IT Technician qualifications for Ordinance 2026-21

  • Summary: Discussion regarding the required qualifications for an IT Specialist, including credentials like A+ and Network Plus.
  • Attribution: Alderman Sanders
  • Evidence: “Alderman Sanders? What are the qualifications for anyone becoming an I. T. Specialist? And whether or not they produce all of the credentials for such a position? … I want to make sure that whoever is qualified carries the certification of an A plus, has an ATT-plus certification before we even began to vet that individual.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:04:22

• IT Technician Budgeting and Department Modernization

  • Summary: A discussion occurred regarding the budgeting for an IT technician position versus utilizing technology modernization efforts like emailing landlords.
  • Attribution: Alderman Sellers
  • Evidence: “The IT tech was not budgeted for this We’re going to use the budget for that nuisance person on the IT technician. And we’re not going to need this nuisance later in the year? You’re not going to come back and be like, oh, well, we need that money back? No, I’m not coming back to you. The budget was already started, like budget process was already started before I started. I started in October, budget season was already well underway. I have two incredible team members who do the job of more than two people. And they do such a great job and they’re so diligent and on top of things that I don’t need another one. We’ve actually seen a lot of success using technology such as emailing, you know, specifically landlords because we have their emails available with rent registration. We’re seeing a very huge increase in compliance by emailing the landlords instead of waiting for the mail to reach them of a situation in one of their properties. So with that, I’d like to continue looking into those types of changes and just incorporating technology and modernization of the department before I introduce another team member anytime in the future.”

• AI Implementation Inquiry

  • Summary: A question was raised regarding whether the council is entering into the field of AI or setting up related infrastructure.
  • Attribution: Alderman Sanders
  • Evidence: “Yeah, I just wanted to know, are we entering into the field of AI? Are we setting up?”
  • Source timestamp: 01:08:10

• Decorums and Rules of Conduct

  • Summary: A discussion regarding the rules of decorum, specifically referencing 220.10, section 24.
  • Attribution: Council Member
  • Evidence: “I’d just like to say to remind any council member here of the decorum in regards to the rules of 220.10, section 24, enforcement of decorum, please.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:12:36

• Speaking Order and Floor Rights

  • Summary: A discussion clarifying who has the right to speak on the floor.
  • Attribution: Council Member
  • Evidence: “Who’s talking? Chief Falstow of the police department. Why is she talking? That’s what I want to know. Who gave you the floor? You don’t have the floor, Alderman? She didn’t have the floor, neither.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:12:50

• Rules of Council Decorum Enforcement

  • Summary: A reminder and clarification regarding the rules of council decorum enforcement.
  • Attribution: Council Member
  • Evidence: “I’m just trying to remind everyone here in council the rules of council of 220.10 enforcement of the decorum of section 24 in order for us to have a clean valid conversation as to what we’re here for in order to understand each other’s points and order and an order for all of us to have a good dialogue in conversation.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:13:02

• Alderman Sanders Warning on Decorum

  • Summary: An official warning was issued to Alderman Sanders regarding disruptive behavior.
  • Attribution: Council Member
  • Evidence: “Alderman Sanders, this is your warning. If you continue to be disruptive, you will be out of order.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:13:02

• Scope of FOIA Discussion

  • Summary: A discussion regarding whether the topic under consideration relates to the ordinance or decorum rules.
  • Attribution: Council Member
  • Evidence: “If it has something to do with this ordinance for the FOIA Officer? Yes, her comment that she made. No, that’s not on the floor. That’s not on the floor?”
  • Source timestamp: 01:13:49

• Police Chief Role in Decorum Enforcement

  • Summary: A clarification that the police chief is charged with keeping decorum under city ordinances.
  • Attribution: Council Member
  • Evidence: “The police chief under our ordinances is the sergeant in arms and she is charged with keeping decorum here, ultimately enforcing it, so that’s why she was just making a comment our city ordinances say that based on what our city ordinance why would she bring it up based on what though she has it’s a reminder to be clarified on what she made her comments and that’s it she doesn’t okay she made her comments that’s it all right”
  • Source timestamp: 01:13:49

• Concerns over Centralization of FOIA Records

  • Summary: A concern was raised that allowing one department to receive and administer all FOIA records at their discretion is problematic.
  • Attribution: Alderman Sanders
  • Evidence: “I don’t think we should have a department that is hoarding all of the foyers and complaints that people are making throughout the community. I don’t think it should come to a central location where you have a Pam Bundy taking over and deciding what gets admitted or said or submit it to the community…”
  • Source timestamp: 01:13:49

• FOIA Record Processing Structure

  • Summary: A discussion detailing how FOIA records are historically processed by different departments.
  • Attribution: Council Member
  • Evidence: “Historically PD has processed those that relate to PD. FIRE has their own FOIA officer, sometimes they’ve had two. The library has their own. I will retain my own.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:16:39

• Proposed Change in FOIA Processing Staffing

  • Summary: A clarification regarding the proposed change of removing a lieutenant from processing FOIAs to having more records clerks process them.
  • Attribution: Council Member
  • Evidence: “This is removing a lieutenant from processing FOIAs and having more of a records clerk position process FOIAs. Please correct me if that’s not correct.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:17:12

• Funding Source for New Records Clerk Position

  • Summary: The source of funding for the proposed records clerk position was stated.
  • Attribution: Police Chief
  • Evidence: “The funding position will come from the police department budget within the general fund.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:17:33

• Funding for new FOIA clerk position

  • Summary: The funding for the part-time FOIA clerk position will come from the police department budget within the general fund.
  • Evidence: “Where would the funding come from for such a position? Chief? The funding position will come from the police department budget within the general fund.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:17:33

• Support for part-time deputy FOIA clerk position

  • Summary: Alderman Sellers stated support for the position because it is part-time and necessary due to community growth.
  • Evidence: “Sellers? To me I look at it as a good thing because it’s part-time and we are growing as a community and we have more things going on and they need the help so I am in support of it and I think it’s a good thing to help out.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:24:16

• FOIA time estimate for simple vs. complex requests

  • Summary: The speaker stated that one complicated FOIA request required eight hours, while a typical community development or code violation request might take four hours across two departments.
  • Evidence: “I’ve already spent eight hours. I’ve clocked, you know, I’ve kept track and spent eight hours on one complicated foyer. I would say a typical one that goes to Um, community development. I would say, um, probably, probably our most common is code violations to a single property is probably the most common.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:25:04

• Discussion on the ordinance (Ordinance annexing Well Number 12)

  • Summary: Alderman Shadle questioned the need for a suspension.
  • Evidence: “Alderman Shadle. Is there any need? There’s no note on here for a request of suspension. Is there any need? OK. Thank you.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:29:20

• Discussion on Hangar G lease extension (Ordinance 2026-25)

  • Summary: Alderman Stacey questioned the cost and necessity of the proposed rent increase.
  • Evidence: “Alderman Stacey? If I’m not mistaken, I thought there was a square footage amount determined. And on the cost of a hanger. This hanger is g is 80 by 100 and a hanger of this size at least is worth 4,000 per month. Where are you getting those figures from? And so why is it only being built for 2000? Why Is it that the city is paying for gas and electric when the most electric we use is letting up the garage door to take out the equipment and to put it back in? Why are the taxpayers paying their utilities? They’re being squires. Where after April 1st do the equipment? Where will it be put? Why not remain in the hanger as it was in the past?”
  • Source timestamp: 01:31:22

• Lease extension for Mr. Squires’ business

  • Summary: A recommendation was made to move forward with the lease extension for Mr. Squires.
  • Evidence: “So, staff, yes, it is true that the city does pay for utilities. However, that is no different than it’s been since when we had the other, you know, operation, second-generation aviation was operating out of this hangar. In terms of the equipment, I think Mr. Squires has also been so generous to allow us to keep the equipment out there in that hangar. So, I would recommend council move forward with this lease.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:32:45

• Hangar ordinance discussion

  • Summary: A council member questioned why utilities are paid if equipment is not staying in the hangar.
  • Evidence: “Why, if our equipment is not staying in that hanger, are we paying for the gas and the electric? Why?”
  • Source timestamp: 01:35:00

• Hangar ordinance discussion

  • Summary: City Manager Boyer stated that Mr. Squires offered the opportunity to leave equipment in the hangar.
  • Attribution: City Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “I believe Mr. Squires has offered us the opportunity to leave our equipment in the hanger. But you just said he needed more room and that it would be put out.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:35:13

• Hangar ordinance discussion

  • Summary: A council member questioned why all electric and gas utilities are being paid if the equipment only takes a small amount of the hangar space.
  • Evidence: “Our equipment only takes a small amount of the hanger. Okay, so 50-50 then. Why are we paying for all the electric and all the gas? This is taxpayer’s dollars.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:35:24

• Hangar ordinance discussion

  • Summary: A council member expressed dissatisfaction with how their questions were handled during the meeting.
  • Evidence: “Mayor Miller, for my questions to be looked over because I didn’t take time to call City Manager Boyer and get an answer before this meeting. He didn’t overlook you. Alderman Parker put his hand up and I called on him like I would have anyone else. And he answered what he wanted to answer and what he didn’t want to answer. He didn’t.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:35:37

• Intergovernmental agreement with Freeport Park District

  • Summary: A council member questioned the nature of the reimbursement requested.
  • Attribution: Alderman Sanders
  • Evidence: “We’re talking about a reimbursement of what exactly? That would be site prep, material removal, base repair, installation of base material and paving. Who’s requesting for this reimbursement? Is it the city?”
  • Source timestamp: 01:37:57

• Intergovernmental agreement with Freeport Park District

  • Summary: A council member questioned who ‘staff’ refers to when City Manager Boyer speaks of staff.
  • Evidence: “No, who is the staff? You always make a reference to staff. I’m requesting it.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:38:48

• Staff definition and decision-making authority

  • Summary: A discussion occurred regarding the term ‘staff’ used by City Manager Boyer, with a focus on whether staff decisions imply collective action or individual responsibility.
  • Attribution: Alderman Sanders
  • Evidence: “No, who is the staff? You always make a reference to staff. Who is staff? In the context of the recommendation, it’s me as city staff in combination with our. So why can’t you just say City Boyer as opposed to staff? Because when you say staff, you sound like you’re talking about a collective of people wanting to move on these things. It’s not the staff. I like to know who staff is.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:38:48

• Staff definition and decision-making authority

  • Summary: The speaker clarified that ‘staff’ is comprised of the city manager and every department head and employee working for the city.
  • Evidence: “Attorney, did you have something else? Nope, that’s exactly what I was going to say that staff, city staff is basically comprised of the city manager and then every department head and employee that works for the city, that is city staff.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:39:57

• Staff decision-making authority

  • Summary: The speaker expressed concern that relying on ‘staff’ implies that a collective of people are making decisions about moving forward without council action.
  • Attribution: Alderman Sanders
  • Evidence: “I wanted to make sure We’re sitting here saying, well, staff is making the decisions on whether or not we move forward or not. That’s all I’m trying to get clarity on. And we just can’t, we just don’t rely on staff. If council has not gotten, has not even gotten together and talk about what council decides to do, we’re sitting here saying, well, staff is making the decisions on whether or not we move forward or not.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:40:27

• Cost and necessity of paver repair resolution

  • Summary: The staff requested ratification to get the paver back for street construction season due to $16,467 in necessary repairs. The paver was purchased in 2022.
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “And then, of course, we were informed that there was about $16,467 worth of repairs that the paver needed. So the staff is requesting you to ratify this resolution so that we can go ahead and get that paver back in time for street construction season. … I believe we purchased it in 2022.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:50:14

• Package B Bid Concerns

  • Summary: Alderman Sanders expressed concern about not knowing what is being excavated and lacking detailed information justifying the cost.
  • Evidence: “Discussion on the bid alderman sanders well it’s not the bid that I that I’m concerned about I’m concerned about not knowing what it is that we’re excavating and I obviously I don’t have the detailed information on the excavation part of it that justifies one million whatever dollars it”
  • Source timestamp: 02:01:46

• Package C Bid Request

  • Summary: A request was made for the other bidders’ information for Package C.
  • Evidence: “Discussion on this bid? Just again there was a request for the other bidders if we had those available so again it was Fisher’s home and Kelsey thank you”
  • Source timestamp: 02:03:22

• Package A Bid Approval Discussion

  • Summary: Discussion regarding the approval of the bid for Package A.
  • Evidence: “Discussion on this approval.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:04:48

• Scope of work for crack sealing bid

  • Summary: A question was raised regarding whether the city workers would be doing any pavement work, clarifying that it is only crack sealing and the city does not have equipment for crack sealing.
  • Evidence: “So the city workers will not be doing any of this pavement, it’s all going to be done through this company? It’s not paving, it’s crack sealing and we never do it. We don’t have the equipment for crack sealing.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:06:31

Public Comment

• FOIA Requests and City Transparency Concerns

  • Summary: Steve Carroll stated that the rise in FOIA requests reflects a lack of public trust in city government, citing 213 requests last year, and noted the police department no longer publishes the weekly police blotter.
  • Attribution: Steve Carroll
  • Evidence: “I am Steve Carroll. This is about agenda items 16 and 17. The city wants to add a full-time FOIA officer for the police department and a part-time FOIA officer for the clerk’s office. This is due to what is claimed to be an overwhelming amount of FOIA requests from the public, numbering around 213 last year. The rise in FOIA requests over the years reflects the lack of trust that the public has in city government.”
  • Source timestamp: 21:25

• FOIA requests and city transparency

  • Summary: The speaker criticized the lack of transparency in city government, citing increased FOIA requests as evidence that taxpayers are paying for the city’s lack of openness.
  • Evidence: “The rise in FOIA requests over the years reflects the lack of trust that the public has in city government. In short, you have created your own problems and now the taxpayers are being asked to pay for the city’s lack of transparency.”
  • Source timestamp: 21:43

• Police blotter information access

  • Summary: The speaker noted that the police department no longer publishes the weekly police blotter, which prompted another FOIA request due to perceived lack of basic transparency.
  • Evidence: “In the past, the police department used to publish every week what is known as the police blotter, which is the call log for the whole city over a week’s time. This isn’t done anymore. However, I have successfully submitted records requests for that very information. Hence, another FOIA request is generated due to the police department’s lack of basic transparency.”
  • Source timestamp: 21:58

• Dispensary Special Use Permit and Traffic Impact

  • Summary: The speaker supported the dispensary proposal but warned that any future business occupying the space, especially one without a special use permit, could cause similar traffic issues to those anticipated with the dispensary.
  • Evidence: “I’m here to speak on item number 11. As someone who does not use marijuana, I want to be clear that I am in favor of the dispensary at this location in Freeport… However, if another business occupies this space, especially one that does not use a special use permit, we’re going to likely be in the same situation, the same traffic thing with or without a special use permit.”
  • Source timestamp: 23:30

• Feral cat population management proposal

  • Summary: A commenter requested that the council reconsider allowing NIPCO, a volunteer organization, to work with the city on feral cats, stating it is more cost-effective and humane than other methods.
  • Attribution: Carol Krupke
  • Evidence: “I received an email from Carol Krupke, Dear City of Freeport Council Persons, Mr. Boyer and Madam Mayor, a lot has been talked about in regards to the possibility of allowing animal control personnel to euthanize feral cats that are trapped by the city. I don’t really understand this at all. You have an organization, NIPCO, run by volunteers that Freeport has worked well with previously, Ready and willing to continue addressing the issue of feral cats in the city. Why is this efficient and knowledgeable organization not being allowed to work as a team with Freeport? Letting NIPCO work with the city is much more cost-effective, no additional training, education for personnel, and much more humane. Before anything is set in stone, please, I’m asking you for myself and on behalf of the innocent animals to come back to the table with NIPCO and work together to make the cat population naturally go down.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:16:01

• NIPCO and feral cat management

  • Summary: A speaker advocated for NIPCO to work with Freeport on feral cats because it is cost-effective and humane.
  • Evidence: “I don’t really understand this at all. You have an organization, NIPCO, run by volunteers that Freeport has worked well with previously, Ready and willing to continue addressing the issue of feral cats in the city. Why is this efficient and knowledgeable organization not being allowed to work as a team with Freeport? Letting NIPCO work with the city is much more cost-effective, no additional training, education for personnel, and much more humane. Before anything is set in stone, please, I’m asking you for myself and on behalf of the innocent animals to come back to the table with NIPCO and work together to make the cat population naturally go down.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:16:20

• Skunk trapping information and city response

  • Summary: A resident detailed issues regarding skunk odor, lack of timely assistance from Animal Control, and difficulties in obtaining funding for mitigation efforts.
  • Attribution: Maddie Brown
  • Evidence: “My name is Maddie Brown. I live at 124 North Sunset. I’m kind of nervous. The reason I’m here was because I read this newsletter and it said animal control gave information in 2025 that they trapped skunks. This is 2026. We notified Animal Control in 2025. They said they didn’t do skunks. He said the city has a license, but there’s no trained person to carry out this problem. He said the guy has to go to Chicago to be trained, and there’s no date for his training. The breeding system is come and gone, and my neighbor has hired four trappers, which is $375 to $400. Then when they come back, it’s another $100 or $175. They caught a total of four skunks and a cat. Let’s see, we call animal control. They didn’t help. We called the alderman. He referred us to the city manager, no response from that office. Talked to the executive assistant of the mayor. She said, call Rockford and wild animals will be wild animals. I called the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. They don’t handle wildlife inside the city. They referred me to another phone number. It’s not just Sunset, Herd, Stewart, Green State. I was there after hours of detailer and the whole area was a cloud of skunk spray. I asked for a budget. Is there a budget to help my neighbors especially fight a surplus budget somewhere to get discretionary funds, a grant that would help because they have one to seven to seven, and this is second year and they’re just, they can spray one in the afternoon, in the mornings. In the mornings 1 to 3 AM you wake up with that odor all over and it just doesn’t go away in a few minutes it lingers so everybody says suggest trappers suggest trappers we’ve done that and they’re not effective so I’m asking can we speed up the training can we get some kind of committee or somebody that can tone this down”
  • Source timestamp: 02:18:51

• Support for dispensary revenue in Freeport

  • Summary: A speaker thanked Mayor Miller for supporting dispensaries, noting they bring money into the city and keep spending local.
  • Attribution: Sue Cook
  • Evidence: “Hi, my name is Sue Cook, and I’m going to do something that’s kind of out of the ordinary for me, but Mayor Miller, thank you so much for being a yay on the dispensary, because I have seen dispensaries in different cities, and they do bring in a lot of money. Now and the traffic. It may be a little bit more the first couple weeks, but then it sort of lays itself out. So you’re going to see a lot of money coming in to the city because of it. Also, rather than having your Freeport patients drive, medical patients drive to Fulton or Rockford and spend their money there, we want it spent in Freeport. So thank you very much for that.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:20:28

• Feral cat handling protocol

  • Summary: A speaker advised calling Fortunate Souls for feral cats and warned against euthanasia, especially for kittens.
  • Evidence: “And the other thing was I was going to say something about the cats. Carol did say pretty much exactly what I was going to say regarding the feral cats. However, if there is a capture of a feral cat, Fortunate Souls is the place that that will take feral cats and retrain them, whether they be adults or kittens, whether they’re nipped and have been neutered or spayed, Fortunate Souls is the place to call. But please don’t euthanize them because I don’t know how with a feral you’d be able to get into a vein and a heart stick would be horrible. So especially for kittens that didn’t ask to come into this world.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:21:47

Proclamations and Recognitions

• Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation

  • Summary: The child abuse prevention month proclamation needs to be removed from the consent agenda and read after the police department promotions and before public comments.
  • Attribution: Mayor Miller
  • Evidence: “I’m asking for a slight change. The child abuse prevention month proclamation needs to be removed from the consent agenda and read after the police department promotions and before public comments.”
  • Source timestamp: 03:55

• Child Abuse Prevention Month and Blue Ribbon Week Declaration

  • Summary: Jodi Miller declared April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and the second week of April (April 5th through the 11th) as Blue Ribbon Week.
  • Attribution: Jodi Miller
  • Evidence: “Now therefore, I, Jodi Miller, hereby declare April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and the second week of April as Blue Ribbon Week”
  • Source timestamp: 16:12

• Utility and communication staff response

  • Summary: Recognition was given to utility administrative staff (Tony, Tiffany, Cindy, Kathy, Carrie), communications director Bryan Bridge, and the entire utility team for their timely and professional response.
  • Attribution: Manager Boyer
  • Evidence: “I also want to recognize our utility administrative staff, Tony, Tiffany, Cindy, Kathy, Carrie, and all the city staff here at City Hall, and especially our communications director, Bryan Bridge, for their timely and professional communication with the public. … Their response reflects professionalism and commitment to the city staff serving the residents of the city of Freeport.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:12:19

Follow-ups

• Delayed tasks in clerk’s office operations

  • Summary: Some tasks have been put on hold or delayed.
  • Evidence: “Huffines. Some tasks have been put on hold, such as keeping certificates of insurance up to date. Some tasks are delayed by years, such as typing closed session minutes, which is five years behind.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:21:03

• Part-time deputy FOIA clerk position funding and timeline

  • Summary: The addition of a part-time deputy FOIA clerk would come from the fiscal year 2025 fund reserve for the remainder of 2026, with the position incorporated into the 2027 budget.
  • Evidence: “The addition of a part-time deputy FOIA clerk would greatly benefit the current Foyer, John Foyer, John Foyer Graham, Deputy Clerk, Foyer Clark position for the remainder of 2026 will come from the fiscal year 2025 fund reserve with the position incorporated into the 2027 budget.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:23:06

Attendance

• Roll call for Item number 23 adoption

  • Summary: Stacy voted Aye; Shadle voted Aye; Sanders voted Aye; Sellers voted Aye; Klemm voted Aye; Johnson voted Aye; Simmons voted Aye; Parker voted Aye.
  • Attribution: Madam Clerk
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacy. Aye. Shadle. Aye. Sanders. Aye. Sellers. Aye. Klemm. Aye. Johnson. Aye. Simmons. Thank you. And Parker. Aye.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:49:09

• Roll call for Item number 23 adoption (Second Call)

  • Summary: Stacy voted Aye; Shadle voted Aye; Sanders voted Aye; Sellers voted Aye; Klemm voted Aye; Johnson voted Aye; Simmons voted Aye; Parker voted Aye.
  • Attribution: Madam Clerk
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the role. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. And Parker? Aye.”
  • Source timestamp: 01:51:53

• Roll Call for Package B Bid Approval

  • Summary: Attendance confirmation for Package B bid approval.
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Stacy? Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. And Parker? Aye.”

• Roll Call for Package C Bid Approval

  • Summary: Attendance confirmation for Package C bid approval.
  • Evidence: “madam clerk please take the role Stacy Shadle Sanders Sellers Klemm Johnson Simmons and Parker oh and he is is absent.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:03:31

• Roll Call for Package A Bid Approval

  • Summary: Attendance confirmation for Package A bid approval.
  • Evidence: “Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Aye. Shadle? Aye. Sanders? Aye. Sellers? Aye. Klemm? Aye. Johnson? Aye. Simmons? Aye. And Parker? Aye.”
  • Source timestamp: 02:04:56