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Meeting Signals

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Motion / Vote Signals

SignalEvidenceNearby ResultConfidence
Motion / Vote SignalAnd if I would allow a motion to allow Alderman Stacy to remote in.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Approval SignalItem number one is the approval of the agenda.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Approval SignalItems five and six are the proclamations and swearing in, which will be done immediately after the approval of the agenda.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Resolution Action SignalJust as a housekeeping rule we normally have all the resolutions put together at one place but this one is going to be at the end because it’s important that we have the approval of the bids for items number 21 throug…No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalSo with that is there a motion to approve the agenda?No nearby result line detecteddetected
Approval SignalOkay, we will move on to item number two, which is the approval of the minutes from the May 19th, 2025 meeting.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Approval SignalVoting concerning the approval of budgets no longer requires a majority vote of the Alderpersons, the council, the people put in charge, the ones that are supposed to employ Mr. Boyer and the other department heads.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Claims / Payment SignalThe Resolution of 2025-57, which requests temporary closure for streets for the Teddy Baker Fest Parade dated July 13, 2025, approval of the finance bills payable in the total of $2,585.78 and payroll for a pay period…No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalIs there a motion to approve?No nearby result line detecteddetected
Ordinance Action SignalItem number 8 is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-34.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Ordinance Action SignalIs there a motion to move this ordinance forward?No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalMotion to suspend the rules.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalWe have a motion to suspend the rules made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Shadle.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Ordinance Action SignalKlemm, Johnson, Simmons, Parker, Stacy, Shadle, Sanders and Sellers aye and the ordinance is adopted 8 to 0 item number 9 is the first reading of ordinance 2025 35 could you please read this ordinance authorizing the…No nearby result line detecteddetected
Ordinance Action SignalSo staff asks council to move forward with this dead ordinance Is there a motion to move this ordinance forward?No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalNo, just motion to suspend the rules.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalMotion to suspend the rules made by Alderman Parker, seconded by Alderman Shadle.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Ordinance Action SignalItem number 10 is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-36, could you please read this?No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalIs there a motion to move this forward?No nearby result line detecteddetected
Ordinance Action SignalSeeing none, we’ll move on to item number 11, which is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-37.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Ordinance Action SignalStaff recommends approval of the ordinance and this ordinance is in line with the strategic plan based off responsive, efficient government.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalAnd with that being said, I would like to make a motion to table this indefinitely.Motion fails for a lack of a second.detected
Motion / Vote SignalShe made a motion to table indefinitely.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalSo if this proposed amendment passes, then because there was a motion to move it forward to for second reading, they’re in between now and second reading.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Ordinance Action SignalHowever, it would still move this ordinance to second reading.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalRight, it’s already been moved to second reading.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalBut if you’re making a completely separate motion, there’s nothing to do with the motion that Alderman Johnson made like you don’t want to tweak her motion or or postpone indefinitely her motion or whatever it is ther…So if this motion passes, then you can make a motion to refer it back to COW then, if you want to talk about it more.detected
Action-Like SignalYou’re saying we go right in the second reading, which we’ll put it on our next regular meeting to be then voted on to pass.So if this motion passes, then you can make a motion to refer it back to COW then, if you want to talk about it more.detected
Motion / Vote SignalSo if this motion passes, then you can make a motion to refer it back to COW then, if you want to talk about it more.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalYou wanna send her motion for further as presented if it’s approved for further discussion.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalSo if you want to talk about the proposed language more, then you would just motion to table this to the next count to discuss Alderman Johnson’s language more before you even vote on it.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalYou can make a motion to lay it over to the next COW.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalYeah but if it don’t we have to vote on the amendment in order to move that forward no so Oldham & Johnson’s made a motion to make an amendment that can be tabled for further discussion to like that can be tabled to a…No nearby result line detecteddetected
Motion / Vote SignalBut that motion needs, that motion to lay this, the amendment over for further discussion needs a second and it needs to be approved by the council.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Ordinance Action SignalAnd the second reading for the entire ordinance is on for the 16th.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Ordinance Action SignalSo let’s move on to item number 12, which is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-38.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Ordinance Action SignalStaff is requesting a suspension of the rules and approval of this ordinance.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Ordinance Action SignalIs there a motion to move this ordinance forward so move motion made by Alderman Sellers seconded by Alderman Klemm to move this ordinance forward any discussion on the ordinance request for suspension of the rules so…No nearby result line detecteddetected
Resolution Action SignalItem number 13 is the adoption of resolution 2025-58.No nearby result line detecteddetected
Action-Like SignalAt this time, there is no financial aspect to be concerned about except how the adoption of this plan will require a budget item in 2026 for potential ADA grievance, construction repairs.No nearby result line detecteddetected

Roll Call Signals

Roll Call Signal 1: Any discussion on that motion? Clerk, please take the roll. Klemm?

NameVote
KlemmAye
JohnsonAye
SimmonsAye
ParkerAye
ShadleAye
SandersAye
SellersAye

Nearby result line: The motion passes seven to zero.

Roll Call Signal 2: Motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Sellers. Madam Clerk, would you please take the role? Klemm?

NameVote
KlemmAye
JohnsonAye
SimmonsNo
ParkerAye
StacyAbstain

Roll Call Signal 3: I think she said abstain. Abstain. Shadle?

NameVote
ShadleAye
SandersNo
SellersAye

Roll Call Signal 4: A motion made by Alderman Klemm, seconded by Alderman Sellers. Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? Klemm?

NameVote
KlemmAye
JohnsonAye
SimmonsAye
ParkerAye
StacyNo
ShadleAye
SandersNo
SellersAye

Nearby result line: The motion passes 6 to 2.

Roll Call Signal 5: Discussion on the Appointments? Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Klemm?

NameVote
KlemmAye
JohnsonAye
SimmonsAye
ParkerAye

Roll Call Signal 6: Alderperson, Stacy? Aye. Shadle?

NameVote
ShadleAye
SandersAye
SellersAye

Nearby result line: The motion passes 8-0.

Roll Call Signal 7: Suspension of the rules is non-debatable and must pass by two-thirds majority. Madam Clerk, could you please take the roll? Klemm?

NameVote
KlemmAye
JohnsonAye
SimmonsAye
ParkerAye

Nearby result line: Klemm, Johnson, Simmons, Parker, Stacy, Shadle, Sanders and Sellers aye and the ordinance is adopted 8 to 0 item number 9 is the first reading of ordinance 2025 35 could you please read this ordina…

Roll Call Signal 8: Again, and two-thirds majority and non-debatable. Madam Clerk, would you please take the role in the suspension? Klemm?

NameVote
KlemmAye
JohnsonAye
SimmonsAye
ParkerAye
StacyNo
ShadleAye
SandersNo
SellersAye

Nearby result line: The ordinance passes 6-2.

Roll Call Signal 9: I mean go by what we already have on ordinance. Well, if there’s no further discussion, we’ll take the vote on tabling indefinitely. Klemm?

NameVote
KlemmNo
JohnsonNo
SimmonsAye
ParkerNo
StacyAye
ShadleNo
SandersAye

Roll Call Signal 10: So before you, Council, is just this piece of it of the amendment moving to the cow. Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Klemm?

NameVote
KlemmYes
JohnsonNo
SimmonsYes
ParkerNo
StacyYes
ShadleNo
SandersYes
SellersYes

Nearby result line: The motion passes five to three okay so just for clarity the only thing that is and John.

Roll Call Signal 11: Is there any other discussion? Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Klemm?

NameVote
KlemmAye
JohnsonAye
SimmonsAye
ParkerAye
StacyAye
ShadleAye
SandersAye
SellersAye

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

Roll Call Signal 12: Discussion on the resolution? Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Klemm?

NameVote
KlemmAye
JohnsonAye
SimmonsAye
ParkerAye
StacyAye
ShadleAye

Nearby result line: That resolution is adopted eight to zero thank you seven to zero item number 15 is adoption of resolution 2025 60 could you please read this resolution approving a proposal from next level for stra…

Roll Call Signal 13: Any other discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, would you please take the role on the adoption of this agreement? Klemm?

NameVote
KlemmAye
JohnsonAye
SimmonsNo
ParkerAye
StacyNo
ShadleAye
SandersNo
SellersAye

Nearby result line: The resolution is adopted 5-3.

Roll Call Signal 14: Aye. Simmons is absent. Parker?

NameVote
ParkerAye
StacyAye
ShadleAye
SandersAye
SellersAye

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

Roll Call Signal 15: All right. Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Klemm?

NameVote
KlemmYes
JohnsonYes
SimmonsNo
ParkerYes
StacyNo
ShadleYes

Roll Call Signal 16: Discussion on this bid. Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Klemm?

NameVote
KlemmAye
JohnsonAye
SimmonsAye
ParkerAye
Are You Trying To Reconnect Stacy OrNo
ShadleAye
SandersNo
SellersAye

Nearby result line: The motion is approved six to one item 23 another bit approval could you please read this also on May 23rd well house number 12 including notice of intent to award to IHC construction based on IEPA…

Roll Call Signal 17: Discussion on the resolution. Madam Clerk, please take the roll. Klemm?

NameVote
KlemmAye
JohnsonAye
SimmonsAye
ParkerAye
ShadleAye
SandersNo
SellersAye

Money Signals

AmountContext
$7,150The FCA is a donor-supported ministry and relies on the support of generous partners to impact the world for Jesus Christ through support. My mission’s monthly budget is in my paperwork. It is roughly $7,150.
$13.2 millionThe IEPA requires this ordinance as part of the project every state revolving fund or SRF loan process. Follon process. The staff is also asking for the suspension of the rules on this item tonight to expedite this to…
$32 millionC. State Revolving Fund, and this would be based on user rates with current $13.2 million in forgivable loans and congressionally directed spending to the city. So staff recommends council pass the debt ordinance so t…
$28 millionC. State Revolving Fund, and this would be based on user rates with current $13.2 million in forgivable loans and congressionally directed spending to the city. So staff recommends council pass the debt ordinance so t…
$3The rates, just a little bit more background, when the rates were established five years ago when we signed the new garbage rate agreement, all 10 years were put into ordinance. So last year, what I have to do, last y…
$1,040,219.80The current contract expires June 30th. IDOT has presented a report with a new maintenance contract from June 25, 2025 to June 30, 2035. This 10-year agreement is for $1,040,219.80.
$86,675.47IDOT has presented a report with a new maintenance contract from June 25, 2025 to June 30, 2035. This 10-year agreement is for $1,040,219.80. The fiscal year 2026 payment will be $86,675.47, with a factored adjustment…
$350,000,And I’ve been in the industry myself. I can tell you that the price of this probably will go up, but that’s what’s being estimated right now. So that being said, what we have here is a redevelopment agreement being pr…
$10,000And I’ve been in the industry myself. I can tell you that the price of this probably will go up, but that’s what’s being estimated right now. So that being said, what we have here is a redevelopment agreement being pr…
$215,000There’s nothing going on right here, right now. So this is in line with our budget. Currently the Meadows Tip District has budgeted a little more than $215,000 for projects just and the City Council.
$10,000Any further discussion on this redevelopment agreement? Alderman, Stacy? Yes, I would like to know where would this $10,000 come from?
$831,960So city staff receive bids for this complex project. The low responsive bidders are as follows for the four individual open contracts. So peerless well and pump was the lowest responsive bidder on contract A, the test…
$2,441,650So peerless well and pump was the lowest responsive bidder on contract A, the test well at $831,960. Contract A1 is the production well for well 12. And that the lowest responsive bidder was also peerless well and pum…
$21,966,000And that the lowest responsive bidder was also peerless well and pump at a total amount of $2,441,650. And contract B was the well Wellhouse, Wellhouse number 12 and a 7 acre site work. The winning bidder was IHC Cons…
$1,729,906And contract B was the well Wellhouse, Wellhouse number 12 and a 7 acre site work. The winning bidder was IHC Construction Companies and the winning amount was $21,966,000 and contract C was the water and sewer main c…
$26,969,516The winning bidder was IHC Construction Companies and the winning amount was $21,966,000 and contract C was the water and sewer main connections. And that was won by Kelsey Excavating out of Davis, Illinois for $1,729…
$13.2 millionThe winning bidder was IHC Construction Companies and the winning amount was $21,966,000 and contract C was the water and sewer main connections. And that was won by Kelsey Excavating out of Davis, Illinois for $1,729…
$5 millionAnd that was won by Kelsey Excavating out of Davis, Illinois for $1,729,906. So The total cost of the well and the well house is $26,969,516 and this is, the city’s currently receiving or has pled, has waiting for a p…
$2,441,650Another bid opening on May 23rd for the production well number 12 bid approval including notice of intent to award to Peerless Well and Pump based on IEPA concurrence. Thank you Manager Boyer. So, as previously mentio…
$300,000The motion is approved six to one item 23 another bit approval could you please read this also on May 23rd well house number 12 including notice of intent to award to IHC construction based on IEPA concurrence thank y…
$85,000Thank you, Madam Mayor. City of Freeport published a notice for the demolition and asbestos abatement of seven properties in the journal standard on May 25th and held a bid opening on May 30th at nine o’clock a. M. In…
$85,000City of Freeport published a notice for the demolition and asbestos abatement of seven properties in the journal standard on May 25th and held a bid opening on May 30th at nine o’clock a. M. In City Hall. The city rec…
$26,969,516Engineering services will consist of full-time engineering observation and inspection along with project management, contract management, loan, audit and closeout management, monthly quarterly reporting, Construction…

Civic Object Signals

TypeEvidence
Grant / Program ReferenceGuard their minds and Harts, as they discuss important matters, grant them your peace that surpasses understanding, keeping them focused and productive, guide their conversation and inspire creative solutions.
Procurement ReferenceAnd also item number 23, the bid recommendation is to go to IHC.
Resolution ReferenceItem number 26, which is resolution 2025-60.
Procurement ReferenceJust as a housekeeping rule we normally have all the resolutions put together at one place but this one is going to be at the end because it’s important that we have the approval of the bids for items number 21 through 24 first.
Ordinance ReferenceItem number 8 is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-34.
Ordinance ReferenceOrdinance amending Part 10, Streets, Utilities, and Public Services Code, Title 4, Utilities, Chapter 1046, Sewers Generally, Section 1046.10, Specific Local Discharge Limits of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Freeport.
Compliance ReferenceI have concern about the way that we are receiving any notification or information, documentations on the IEPA approval or recommendations when it comes to the water waste treatment plants and any other kind of Illinois statues.
Compliance ReferenceSo, I’m trying to find out whether important information from the IEPA is trying, has already declared what the policies and statutes are, but I’m trying to find out because of the fact that we’re not sitting here reading what it is that has been handed down to us from the IEPA.
Ordinance ReferenceKlemm, Johnson, Simmons, Parker, Stacy, Shadle, Sanders and Sellers aye and the ordinance is adopted 8 to 0 item number 9 is the first reading of ordinance 2025 35 could you please read this ordinance authorizing the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency public water supply…
Procurement ReferenceThe City of Freeport recently had a bid opening for phase four or four phases of well 12 water improvement project.
Compliance ReferenceThis is part of every IEPA funding project regardless of whether the and the IEPA project management is requesting a well 12 project authorizing debt ordinance to be passed for this four-phase project.
Compliance ReferenceThe IEPA requires this ordinance as part of the project every state revolving fund or SRF loan process.
Grant / Program ReferenceThe staff is also asking for the suspension of the rules on this item tonight to expedite this to the EPA as we currently have $13.2 million in outside grant and outside funding for this project.
Ordinance ReferenceItem number 10 is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-36, could you please read this?
Ordinance ReferenceSeeing none, we’ll move on to item number 11, which is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-37.
Ordinance ReferenceOrdinance amending Chapter 220, Council, Section 220-10, Rules of Council, and Section 220-11, Council Committees.
Ordinance ReferenceSo let’s move on to item number 12, which is the first reading of Ordinance 2025-38.
Resolution ReferenceItem number 13 is the adoption of resolution 2025-58.
Resolution ReferenceResolution approving ADA transition plan.
Resolution ReferenceItem number 14 is the adoption of resolution 2025-59.
Resolution ReferenceResolution approving an intergovernmental Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation, or IDOT, regarding street maintenance.
Contract / Agreement ReferenceThe current contract expires June 30th.
Contract / Agreement ReferenceIDOT has presented a report with a new maintenance contract from June 25, 2025 to June 30, 2035.
Resolution ReferenceThat resolution is adopted eight to zero thank you seven to zero item number 15 is adoption of resolution 2025 60 could you please read this resolution approving a proposal from next level for strategic vision and goals services thank you manager where thank your honor since 2…
Contract / Agreement ReferenceThis year it’s coming up a little bit above that and the proposed contract amount is $11,750.
Grant / Program ReferenceSo my question is, Darren, you can answer this too, this strategic plan, once we write it out and it’s all ready to go, has that ever been used in any grant writing processes or anything?
Grant / Program ReferenceThat is sort of one of those prerequisites as you move forward when you’re dealing with and other government agencies or grant writers or grant providers.
Resolution ReferenceItem number 16 is the adoption of resolution 2025-62.
Resolution ReferenceItem number 17 is the adoption of Resolution 2025-63.
Resolution ReferenceItem number 18 is the adoption of resolution 2025-64.
Resolution ReferenceResolution approving redevelopment agreement with Sandra L. Smith, the developer for Culver’s parking lot expansion.
Resolution ReferenceItem number 19 is the adoption of Resolution 2025-65.
Resolution ReferenceResolution approving the City to accept the conveyance of five properties commonly known as Charles Avenue, Lots 12 and 13, Block 7, South Mary Avenue, Lot 12, Block 5,931 East Jackson, and 1108 East Stephenson Street from Stephenson County, Illinois.
Resolution ReferenceStephenson County has passed a resolution authorizing the transfer of these five parcels.
Grant / Program ReferenceThese are all on the east side and fall within our flood mitigation grant area.
Grant / Program ReferenceAnd that would be, it is affirmative that we would like to have these for our flood mitigation grant.
Grant / Program ReferenceAs part of FEMA’s grant requirements, these parcels be returned to nature, developed, undeveloped condition, significantly reducing flood risk for, you know, creating the compliance with the flood mitigation grant.
Resolution ReferenceItem number 20 is the adoption of resolution 2025-66.
Procurement ReferenceCould you please read this approval of bid?
Procurement ReferenceBid opening on May 23rd.
Compliance ReferenceTest well number 12, including notice of intent to award to Peerless Well and Pump based on IEPA concurrence.
Procurement ReferenceThe City held a public bid opening on May 23rd for the four phases of Well 12.
Procurement ReferenceSo city staff receive bids for this complex project.
Contract / Agreement ReferenceSo peerless well and pump was the lowest responsive bidder on contract A, the test well at $831,960.
Contract / Agreement ReferenceContract A1 is the production well for well 12.

Question Signals

  • But also, one of the things that we talk about is, is this the kind of person in our time of need that we would depend on to help show, save our lives, protect our property, and more important, care for our entire community?
  • This requirement doesn’t even exist in our United States Congress nor any of our state legislators so why would our city council want to operate this way?
  • Are there any other public comments?
  • Discussion on the ordinance?
  • So now before you as the final passage of this ordinance, any further discussion?
  • Attorney Zito, would you politely tell us, when the city voted in the City Manager, just exactly how city government works, who’s in charge of who, who does what, whose job is what, so on and so forth?
  • So the day-to-day isn’t the purview of the council, it’s just that you guys would set the overarching policy there, does that kind of add a high level without getting too far off topic?
  • I need someone to declare this particular ordinance or this particular adoption or who proposed it?
  • Yeah, based on what your report is, do that include residents when improving the sidewalk, well, the ADA ramps cannot be conformed unless there’s adjacent sidewalks, am I correct?
  • So that means that what department area consults with you about it?
  • Discussion on the resolution?
  • So my question is, Darren, you can answer this too, this strategic plan, once we write it out and it’s all ready to go, has that ever been used in any grant writing processes or anything?
  • And so it’s good to have someone to strategize with the city, but are we getting results?
  • Any other public comment, or I’m sorry, why do I keep going back to the public?
  • And I’m just curious of how that is brought into play, because you know I don’t want us to look like we are being sentimental toward others and not for anybody else in the city having the opportunity to do the same the very same thing so what we’re saying i…
  • Any further discussion on this redevelopment agreement?
  • On a bid?
  • Discussion on this bid?
  • Are these the properties and the money that’s coming out of the mitigation grant that was?
  • In that spirit, why is our City Attorney presenting policy change?
  • So is there any other public comments?
  • Is there any other public comments this evening?
  • Are there any other public comments this evening?
  • So I’m wondering, do we need to change that ordinance or was it, which one is the one we’re supposed to follow?

Low-Confidence Transcript Lines

  • But if you’re making a completely separate motion, there’s nothing to do with the motion that Alderman Johnson made like you don’t want to tweak her motion or or postpone indefinitely her motion or whatever it is there then you have to wait we have to addre…
  • Is there a motion to move this ordinance forward so move motion made by Alderman Sellers seconded by Alderman Klemm to move this ordinance forward any discussion on the ordinance request for suspension of the rules so move the motion made by Alderman Klemm…
  • And I’m just curious of how that is brought into play, because you know I don’t want us to look like we are being sentimental toward others and not for anybody else in the city having the opportunity to do the same the very same thing so what we’re saying i…
  • Yes, I’m misunderstanding our protocol and I understand that if the protocol of how we conduct the order of our council chamber meetings that includes the mayor, attorney and everybody that’s in the process with Place, why was it necessary to have a second…

Internal Extraction Counts

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CategoryCount
Action-like signals40
Roll-call blocks17
Money references23
Civic object references45
Question lines24
Possible people detected internally37
Low-confidence lines4

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