Higher Water Rates, Airport Manager Service Fee Increase, New Police Cars And More

Freeport, Illinois – Freeport City Council meets tonight in Freeport. Some of the highlights of tonight’s meeting are highlighted below. We have also included additional documents reference items on tonight’s agenda, as well as included the entire agenda at the bottom. Meetings are held at the City Council Chambers 524 West Stephenson Street, 3rd Floor and begin at 6:00 p.m.

Acceptance of the following Appointments/Reappointments 
 An appointment of Ryan Shirley to the Planning Commission effective immediately through October 31, 2017
 An appointment of Jeannie Brinkmeier to the Historic Preservation Commission effective immediately through February 28, 2019
 An reappointment of Carol Morrisett to the Historic Preservation Commission effective immediately through February 28, 2019

Airport Manager/FBO Contract Compliance Review
Recommendation in the base service fee for Darrell Janssen d/b/a/ Freeport Flite Center for contract period of August 19, 2015 to August 18, 2016 – as presented by Public Works Director Tom Dole and Airport Commission Chair Shelly Dunham

Water Rates and Revenues – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1044 (Water Rates and Revenues) and Amending Chapter 1048 (Sewer Rates and Revenues) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Freeport. Below is an example of the water rate increase.

Police Department – Award of Bid of Police Department Vehicle Sealed Bids for three new black police pursuit vehicles to The Bocker Group in the amount of $63,305.77 – as presented by Chief of Police Todd Barkalow