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City of Dekalb City Council met Sept. 12.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

The City Council of DeKalb, Illinois held a Regular meeting in the Yusunas Meeting Room of the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak Street, DeKalb, Illinois.

A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 

Mayor Barnes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Recording Secretary Ruth Scott called the roll, and the following members of City Council were present: Alderman Carolyn Morris, Alderman Tracy Smith, Alderman Scott McAdams, Alderman Mike Verbic, Alderman Tony Faivre, and Mayor Cohen Barnes. Alderman Barb Larson and Alderman Greg Perkins were absent.

City Clerk Sasha Cohen was absent.

Others in attendance included City Manager Bill Nicklas, City Attorney Matt Rose, and Transit Manager Mike Neuenkirchen.

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

Shadow Gentry led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 

MOTION: Alderman Faivre moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Alderman Verbic.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

D. PRESENTATIONS 

There were none.

E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

Jo Schulz expressed her concern over the reports of crime that have taken place in DeKalb over the past two weeks. She suggested the City hold a meeting to reassure its citizens.

Mayor Barnes commented that a townhall type meeting would be a good idea, adding he will speak to Police Chief Byrd about it.

F. APPOINTMENTS 

There were none.

G. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 

1. Minutes Submitted by the City Clerk

There were none.

2. Minutes Submitted by the Recording Secretary

Mayor Barnes read the following by title only:

a. Minutes of the Joint City Council and Finance Advisory Committee Meeting of August 15, 2022.

b. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 22, 2022.

MOTION: Alderman Morris moved to approve the minutes; seconded by Alderman McAdams.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

H. CONSENT AGENDA 

Mayor Barnes read the following Consent Agenda items by title only:

1. Accounts Payable and Payroll through September 12, 2022, in the Amount of $4,716,223.72. 2. Investment and Bank Balance Summary through July 2022.

3. Year-to-Date Revenues and Expenditures through July 2022.

MOTION: Alderman Smith moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Alderman Faivre.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

I. PUBLIC HEARINGS 

There were none.

J. CONSIDERATIONS 

Mayor Barnes read the item by title only.

1. Public Discussion Regarding Redevelopment in the Hillcrest/Blackhawk Area and Annie Glidden North Area.

Mayor Barnes noted this topic was last discussed at the Regular City Council meeting of July 25, 2022. He added that he and City Manager Nicklas have also been attending Opportunity DeKalb’s discussion sessions regarding the topic and they’ve been well attending.

Glen Roby, on behalf of Opportunity DeKalb, thanked those Council members who have been attending their discussion sessions. He also offered his idea concept on what should be built on the “L”, including some rental housing, non-profit space, a daycare center, and space for student organizations.

K. RESOLUTIONS 

1. Resolution 2022-076 Authorizing a Third Amendment to a Retainer Agreement for City Attorney Services (Donahue & Rose, PC). 

Mayor Barnes read the resolution by title only.

MOTION: Alderman McAdams moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Alderman Faivre.

City Manager Nicklas provided an overview of this item based on the information provided in the agenda packet. This the third amendment to the original contract entered in June 2019 for City legal services. The first amendment in January 2021 reduced the amount of the retainer for basic services from $16,000 per month to $15,000 per month in the face of the COVID pandemic. The second amendment kept the monthly retainer for basic services at $15,000 per month but raised the litigation hourly rate from $185 to $190. The third amendment restores the monthly retainer for basic services to the original retainer level of $16,000 per month. The litigation hourly rate will stay the same.

Mayor Barnes expressed his appreciation for the firm’s service to the City. Alderman Morris thanked the firm for reducing their rate during the pandemic.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

2. Resolution 2022-077 Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick, Inc. for Bridge Construction Engineering Professional Services for the Complete Replacement of the N. First Street Bridge and the Lucinda Avenue Bridge in an Amount Not to Exceed $558,845. 

Mayor Barnes read the resolution by title only.

MOTION: Alderman Verbic moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Alderman Smith.

City Manager Nicklas provided an overview of this item based on the information provided in the agenda packet. This item authorizes an agreement for professional engineering services for the planned reconstruction of the N. First Street and Lucinda Avenue bridges over the Kishwaukee River in 2023. A Qualification Based Selection process revealed Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick

(HLR) as the top candidate. Their professional services offer was 10.5% of the construction totals, in line with industry standards. HLR has already designed and piloted the state approval of the project. Eighty percent (80%) of the services are eligible for reimbursement from the State, putting the local share at under $120,000. Some services will be required upfront as preconstruction meetings and material orders advance in the Fall of 2022. The City’s Motor Fuel Tax Fund (Fund 210) will provide that funding.

There were no questions or comments from Council.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

3. Resolution 2022-078 Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick, Inc. for Construction Engineering Professional Services for the Widening and Reconstruction of Peace Road Near Fairview in an Amount Not to Exceed $160,000. 

Mayor Barnes read the resolution by title only.

MOTION: Alderman McAdams moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Alderman Faivre.

City Manager Nicklas provided an overview of this item based on the information provided in the agenda packet. HLR is recommended for the design of the widening and reconstruction of a segment of Peace Road, including its intersection with Fairview Drive. Resident Engineering Services will be required for the proper administration and oversight of the construction and are required by the terms of the Surface Transportation Urban (STU) funds the City receives, which cover 80% of the construction costs. The contract amount of $160,000 is very fair for a $3.5 million construction project, at less than 5% of the cost borne by the City.

The first segment of the Peace Road rehabilitation project to reach the contract phase is the section between the I-88 Tollway interchange and Macom Drive, which includes the significant upgrade of the intersection of Peace Road and Fairview Drive. The project was successfully bid at the state level in April 2022, and it is expected that work will begin this Fall and continue through the summer of 2023.

Mayor Barnes commented that he’s heard a lot about needed road construction projects, one of which is at Bethany Road and First Street, and the other is Peace Road. He added it’s nice to be making progress.

Brief discussion ensued between Mayor Barnes and City Manager Nicklas regarding the project.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

4. Resolution 2022-079 Authorizing the Award of a Contract to Curran Contracting Inc. in the Amount of $220,172.69 for the Resurfacing of Primary Access Routes within Market Square with Staff Authority to Approve Change Orders Up to a Combined Project Total in an Amount Not to Exceed $240,000. 

Mayor Barnes read the resolution by title only.

MOTION: Alderman Smith moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Alderman McAdams.

City Manager Nicklas provided an overview of this item based on the information provided in the agenda packet. The City Council established Special Service Area (SSA) #29 in April 2020 to address recurring road maintenance issues in the Market Square Shopping Center. The special tax only considers the common, private roadways. The detention areas, parking lots, lighting and raised medians are addressed by the Real Estate Agreement (REA) entered by all owners and tenants of the Center.

The re-surfacing project will include all private drives including the several main entranceways. Curran Contracting was the low bidder in the amount of $220,172.69. This item also includes a staff request for authority to approve change orders up to $19,827.31 for minor quantity over-runs or unforeseen repairs.

Alderman Faivre asked if the City would be recommending an SSA for future large developments. City Manager Nicklas replied if the City accepted another large commercial site, there would need to be an agreement for common maintenance.

Alderman Smith asked if there would be any issues with the business owners within the Market Square Shopping Center regarding the work being done. City Manager Nicklas replied that the business owners have been notified that the project is imminent. He added the work will be done in stages as to not disrupt business.

Brief discussion ensued.

Alderman Morris asked when the project will begin. City Manager Nicklas stated it would be this Fall.

Brief discussion ensued regarding the timeline of the project.

Alderman McAdams mentioned signs the City of Rockford has put up discouraging giving money to panhandlers and encourage making a monetary donation to local social services instead. He suggested perhaps the City should consider doing the same. City Manager Nicklas explained the City would need the cooperation of all the tenants in Market Square to put up such signs.

Mayor Barnes commented on the project stating it will make a positive impact on all who shop there.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

5. Resolution 2022-080 Appropriating the Sum of $2,000,000 of Local Funds, Including $1,000,000 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds, for Construction Services to Widen, Improve, and Overlay Peace Road Near Fairview Drive. 

Mayor Barnes read the resolution by title only.

MOTION: Alderman Faivre moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Alderman McAdams.

City Manager Nicklas provided an overview of this item based on the information provided in the agenda packet. This resolution is required by IDOT to expend locally allocated portions of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds. The funds being requested will go toward upcoming construction efforts to widen and upgrade Peace Road near Fairview Drive. The improvement will consist of widening Peace Road from the west bound I-88 Tollway ramp to Macom Drive, including reconstruction to enhance the safety of the intersection at Peace Road and Fairview Drive, and a full overlay of the remaining segment to Illinois Route 38.

There were no questions or comments from Council.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

6. Resolution 2022-081 Authorizing Jurisdictional Transfer of a Segment of Annie Glidden Road from DeKalb County to the City of DeKalb. 

Mayor Barnes read the resolution by title only.

MOTION: Alderman Verbic moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Alderman Faivre.

City Manager Nicklas provided an overview of this item based on the information provided in the agenda packet. The City will assume jurisdiction for maintenance responsibilities for a segment of Annie Glidden Road from Dresser Road northward to the entrance to Health Services Drive. The transfer provides the City full authority over traffic, drainage, and road improvements.

There were no questions or comments from Council.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

7. Resolution 2022-082 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation for the State Fiscal Year 2023 Downstate Operating Assistance Agreement in the Amount of $6,117,668. 

Mayor Barnes read the resolution by title only.

MOTION: Alderman McAdams moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Alderman Morris.

City Manager Nicklas provided an overview of this item based on the information provided in the agenda packet. This item authorizes the execution of an intergovernmental agreement with IDOT to provide transit operating funds under their Downstate Operating Assistance Program (DOAP). The DOAP grant provides 65% of eligible expenses to the maximum amount of the contract, which is $6,117,668 for the 2023 State Fiscal Year. DOAP funding is the primary source of reimbursement for the Transit program’s expenses, with Federal 5307 and NIU funding used as the primary sources of matching funds.

There were no questions or comments from Council.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

8. Resolution 2022-083 Authorizing Amendments to the Service Provider Agreements with Transdev Services, Inc. 

Mayor Barnes read the resolution by title only.

MOTION: Alderman Smith moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Alderman Faivre.

City Manager Nicklas provided an overview of this item based on the information provided in the agenda packet. Transit Director Mike Neuenkirchen was approached by Transdev, the City’s transit provider, to assist with sagging driver recruitment and retention efforts. The Transdev proposal seeks an amendment to the current transit service provider agreement that would increase the wages for bus drivers and staff considering the current inflationary conditions.

Alderman Smith asked if the City was able to get an increase based on its number of riders. City Manager Nicklas stated that was correct.

Alderman Smith further commented that allowing the wage increase provides for more reliable drivers and transit service. It was also noted that the funds being expended for the increases isn’t City or taxpayer money.

City Manager Nicklas stated new development of industrial firms on the south side of the City is demanding we provide ways for people to get to work as the number of people working in the area grows.

Alderman Faivre asked about the wage disparity and the difficulties as a result. Transit Manager Neuenkirchen replied that to meet service needs, ideal staffing is 52 drivers, however, there are only 40 currently. At this time, Transdev is hiring contracted drivers to cover the need.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

9. Resolution 2022-084 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services as it Pertains to Participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) Program. 

Mayor Barnes read the resolution by title only.

MOTION: Alderman Morris moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Alderman Verbic.

City Manager Nicklas provided an overview of this item based on the information provided in the agenda packet. Approval of this item would extend the City’s contract to participate in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) program through the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services until December 31, 2023. The program provides gap funding between what the City might receive in federal Medicaid reimbursement for ambulance transport and the actual cost of the ambulance service.

Alderman Smith asked how much the City has received from GEMT, with City Manager Nicklas responding close to $1.4 million. He added that through the use of these funds, the Fire Department has been able to find two replacement fire engines this year and will allow periodic replacement of ambulances and other things. It also relieves the pull from Fund 400.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

10. Resolution 2022-085 Authorizing Payments to Municipal Emergency Services for a Complement of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Units and Peripherals in an Amount Not to Exceed $390,212.16. 

Mayor Barnes read the resolution by title only.

MOTION: Alderman Morris moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Alderman Faivre.

City Manager Nicklas provided an overview of this item based on the information provided in the agenda packet. The self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is an essential life-preserving piece of equipment that allows firefighters to enter and remain in very hostile environments where heat and gases may be extreme. National regulations for SCBA devices project a maximum service life of 15 years. DeKalb’s SCBA equipment is approaching the 13th year of service. In anticipation of the cost for replacement, the Fire Department applied for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in 2020 and received notice of a grant in the amount of $251,008.18 in 2021 to help with the cost of replacing the Department’s SCBA ensembles. The grant application also identified the need for a “bottle fill station” and compressor to replace a machine that had exceeded its useful life. The City’s share of the cost for the SCBA equipment and the fill station, will be paid from the GEMT Fund (Fund 130).

There were no questions or comments from Council.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

11. Resolution 2022-086 Authorizing Payments to Municipal Emergency Services for a Fixed Cascade/Air Compressor/Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Fill Station in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,488. 

Mayor Barnes read the resolution by title only.

MOTION: Alderman Faivre moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Alderman McAdams.

City Manager Nicklas provided an overview of this item based on the information provided in the agenda packet. See the summary for Resolution 2022-085 for further information.

There were no questions or comments from Council.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

L. ORDINANCES – SECOND READING 

There were none.

M. ORDINANCES – FIRST READING 

1. Ordinance 2022-044 Approving a Special Use Permit for Antennas and Associated Communications Equipment on Top of the Building at 507 E. Taylor Street (DISH Wireless). 

Mayor Barnes read the ordinance by title only.

MOTION: Alderman McAdams moved to approve first reading of the ordinance; seconded by Alderman Faivre.

City Manager Nicklas provided an overview of this item based on the information provided in the agenda packet. The City received a special use petition from Fullerton Engineering Consultants, LLC on behalf of DISH Wireless, LLC requesting approval to install antennas and associated equipment on top of the building at 507 E. Taylor Street (Taylor Street Plaza). The building is owned by the Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb and the equipment will be owned by DISH Wireless.

There were no questions or comments from Council.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

MOTION: Alderman Morris moved to waive second reading of the ordinance and approve; seconded by Alderman McAdams.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

2. Ordinance 2022-045 Approving the Rezoning of the Site at 304 N. Sixth Street and Associated Parking Lot from the “LI” Light Industrial District to the “LC” Light Commercial District (Martin Garcia Miranda and Paulina Chavez Martinez). 

Mayor Barnes read the ordinance by title only.

MOTION: Alderman Smith moved to approve first reading of the ordinance; seconded by Alderman McAdams.

City Manager Nicklas provided an overview of this item based on the information provided in the agenda packet. The City received a petition from Martin Garcia Miranda and Paulina Chavez Martinez to rezone the property at 304 N. Sixth Street and the associated parking lot south of Oak Street from the “LI” Light Industrial District to the “LC” Light Commercial District. The intent of the applicant is to establish a grocery store and small restaurant (taqueria) in the existing building.

The 48-50 stall parking lot is located to the south of the building across Oak Street and will relieve pressure on the limited on-street parking spaces nearby. The building is 9,900 square feet in area and the grocery store and restaurant will occupy 6,800 square feet. The remaining 3,100 square feet is currently occupied by the offices of the Association of Individual Development (AID) which will remain in the building. The applicant is under contract with the current owner of the property (the estate of George D. Embree).

Mayor Barnes, Alderman Morris, and Alderman Faivre expressed their thanks to Mr. Miranda and Ms. Martinez for their investment in the community.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

MOTION: Alderman Verbic moved to waive second reading of the ordinance and approve; seconded by Alderman Smith.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

3. Ordinance 2022-046 Approving the Rezoning of the Site at 311-317 N. Fourth Street and 321 Oak Street (First United Methodist Church) and Associated Parking Lot from the “RC-1” Residential Conservation District - Public to the “PD-C” Planned Development Commercial District (Jacob Tennant, EggToy Studios Design, Inc.). 

Mayor Barnes read the ordinance by title only.

MOTION: Alderman Smith moved to approve first reading of the ordinance; seconded by Alderman McAdams.

City Manager Nicklas provided an overview of this item based on the information provided in the agenda packet. Jacob Tennant, owner and founder of EggToy Studios Design, Inc. of Sycamore, has submitted a petition to rezone the former First United Methodist Church at 311-317 N. Fourth Street, 321 Oak Street, and the associated parking lot from the “RC-1” Residential Conservation District – Public to the “PD-C” Planned Development Commercial District. The intent of the applicant is to establish a future art studio, exhibit space and associated uses including a small retail area. The subject site includes the church, parsonage, and a two-story education building and 36-stall parking lot across N. Fourth Street. The square footage of the building is 31,592 square feet plus an additional 8,590 square feet of basement storage.

Alderman Morris stated she’s excited to watch the community flourish and grow one small business at a time.

Mayor Barnes stated he’s happy to see such a creative use for the building, especially with the topic of public art coming up more and more.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

MOTION: Alderman Morris moved to waive second reading of the ordinance and approve; seconded by Alderman Faivre.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed.

N. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 

1. Council Member Reports.

Alderman Faivre reported that the DeKalb chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will be offering free airplane rides to local children on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Alderman Smith reported on his recent ward meeting, noting it was well attended. City Manager Nicklas, Fire Chief Thomas, Police Chief Byrd, and City Engineer Gill also attended, and the new fire truck was on display.

Alderman Morris noted the passing of September 11 and what it means to us as a nation.

Alderman Verbic reported that resurfacing of the loop in the Knolls Subdivision should be complete by the end of October. He also offered congratulations to Opportunity DeKalb and the residents and students that participated in the listening sessions to discuss the future of the Annie Glidden North neighborhood. He’s looking forward to Council discussion and decision on the matter.

Mayor Barnes reported on recent events and meetings he’s attended and been a part of, which included meeting with DeKalb CUSD 428 leaders regarding the EAV, meeting with the Family Service Agency and Youth Service Bureau, a Townhall event he facilitated on behalf of Congresswoman Underwood, attending the First National Bank Challenge, hosting a community meeting on violent crime with organizations and community leaders to discuss what can be done to address the situation, a Police ride along one evening throughout DeKalb, participating in the Hardhat in Hand graduation ceremony, which provides the ability to join trades and apprenticeship programs in the construction and engineering fields, attending listening sessions at Opportunity DeKalb and University Village to discuss the Annie Glidden North area, reading to first graders at Lincoln Elementary School, and being part of an interview with WNIJ about crime in DeKalb.

2. City Manager Report.

City Manager Nicklas reported there will be a consideration item on the next Council meeting agenda regarding the issue of crime in DeKalb. He also reported that he hopes to be able to display the City’s new fire engine at a future Council meeting. Lastly, City Manager Nicklas reported that he attended a 911 Service at Fire Station 1 on September 11, 2022.

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION 

City Attorney Rose read the following Executive Session exemption title as follows:

1. Approval to Hold an Executive Session in Order to Discuss the Sale or Lease of Real Property as Provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6).

MOTION: Alderman Smith moved to recess for Executive Session; seconded by Alderman Verbic.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 roll call vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed and recessed the meeting at 7:25 p.m.

Following adjournment of the Executive Session, Mayor Barnes opened the meeting to the public at 7:43 p.m.

P. ADJOURNMENT 

MOTION: Alderman Smith moved to adjourn the Regular meeting; seconded by Alderman Morris.

VOTE: Motion carried by a 6-0-2 voice vote. Aye: Morris, Smith, McAdams, Verbic, Faivre, Barnes. Nay: None. Absent: Larson, Perkins. Mayor Barnes declared the motion passed and adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m.

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