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MINUTES WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers June 2, 2020 A regular meeting of the Woodstock City Council was called to order at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, by Mayor Sager in the Council Chambers at Woodstock City Hall. Mayor Sager noted this meeting of the Woodstock City Council is being held under the Governor’s Emergency Declaration with Council members attending remotely and those attending at City Hall observing social distancing. Noting there are no members of the public attending the meeting in person, Mayor Sager stated it is being livestreamed as is the City’s policy. He explained the procedures to be used by the City Council, City Staff, and the Public to join today’s meeting, including how comments may be made and questions asked, and invited all to participate. Mayor Sager explained the Consent Calendar. A roll call was taken. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS: Mayor Brian Sager. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT ATTENDING REMOTELY: Darrin Flynn, Lisa Lohmeyer, Wendy Piersall, Jim Prindiville, Gordon Tebo, and Michael Turner. COUNCIL ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS: City Manager Roscoe Stelford and Grant Writer/Communications Manager Terry Willcockson. STAFF ATTENDING REMOTELY: Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Paul Christensen, City Attorney Ruth Schlossberg, IT Director Dan McElmeel, and Public Works Director Jeff Van Landuyt. OTHERS PRESENT IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS: City Clerk Cindy Smiley OTHERS ATTENDING REMOTELY: None Mayor Sager noted the presence of a quorum under the revised rules of the Governor during this COVID emergency. City Clerk Smiley confirmed the agenda before the Council is a true and correct copy of the published agenda. III. FLOOR DISCUSSION A. Proclamation – Pride Month June 2020 Mayor Sager stated this evening the City has the honor of proclaiming June as Pride Month in the City of Woodstock. Without objection the City Council approved and adopted a Proclamation Honoring Pride Month June 2020. Mayor Sager read the proclamation for all to hear. .  Woodstock City Council 06-02-20 Mayor Sager stated it is with a great deal of respect and joy that the City offers this proclamation. He stated we understand and recognize that Woodstock has and will continue to uphold a very engaging and inviting philosophy and an openness for all residents. On behalf of the Woodstock Pride Board, Melissa McMahon thanked the City of Woodstock for the proclamation for Pride Month, noting they will be looking forward to the Pride Promenade and another year serving the community. She encouraged everyone to express their individuality. Crystal Squires thanked the City and the Chamber for their support stating without the City they would not be able to do everything they do, noting Woodstock is an accepting and amazing community. She stated they are looking forward to the Pride Promenade inviting all to participate. Ms. Squires stated she is happy to live in Woodstock. Mayor Sager stated the City is grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Pride Month in Woodstock. He commended Communications/Grant Manager Terry Willcockson for crafting the proclamation. B. Public Comments There were no comments forthcoming from the Public. C. Council Comments Councilman Turner commended the Woodstock Police Department on their planning, preparation, and action regarding the demonstration that occurred on Sunday on the Woodstock Square, noting it was appropriate and professional. He stated it was good to see the number of people present having the opportunity to express their concerns. He also commended the people who put together the demonstration and those who participated. Councilman Turner stated another key person playing an important role was Mayor Sager. He stated he greeted the people, addressing them and expressing his support, noting they felt supported, the value of which cannot be understated. Mayor Sager stated the event went extremely well, opining the community has always come together. He noted the exceptional job done by City Staff and the Police Department to ensure a positive outcome and a positive dialog. Mayor Sager stated there was also a very outstanding, positive, and inspirational event Saturday night when the community came out to welcome Ryan Mains at the completion of his 80-mile run in support of service people and first responders suffering from PTSD. He noted Mr. Mains left the Woodstock Square at 11:58 PM Friday evening, returning at 9:20 PM on Saturday evening. He thanked Mr. Mains for his promotion and increased awareness of this issue. IV. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by M. Turner, second by G. Tebo, to approve the Consent Agenda. In response to a question from Mayor Sager, there were no items removed from the Consent Agenda by the City Council or the Public. In response to a question from Mayor Sager, there were no questions or comments raised by members of the City Council or the Public on items on the Consent Agenda. 2  Woodstock City Council 06-02-20 Mayor Sager affirmed the Consent Agenda to include items A through D-7 as follows: A. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING May 12, 2020 City Council Emergency Meeting May 12, 2020 City Council Emergency Meeting Executive Session May 19, 2020 City Council Meeting B. WARRANTS #3907 #3908 C. MINUTES AND REPORTS Woodstock Police Department Monthly Report April 2020 D. MANAGER’S REPORT NO. 158: 1. Award of Contract – Pavement Striping Contract – Award of Contract for the 2020 Pavement Marking Program to the lowest responsible bidder, RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Romeoville, IL in accordance with the unit prices specified in their bid as submitted for an amount not to exceed $90,000. 2. Ordinance – Revision to City Code – Addition of one ADA Parking Spot at Rec Center - Approval of Ordinance 20-O-40, identified as Document 1, An Ordinance Providing for an Amendment to the City Code of the City of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois Providing for the Revision of Certain Traffic Regulations, creating an additional handicapped space in the parking lot at the City of Woodstock’s Recreation Center. 3. Ordinance – Surplus Equipment/Replacement of Parks Division Pick Up – Approval of the following: a) Authorization to purchase two (2) pickup trucks under the Suburban Purchasing Contract from Roesch Ford, Bensenville, IL for the total price of $49,680 for both units; and; b) Approval of Ordinance 20-O-41, identified as Document 2, An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property Owned by the City of Woodstock, designating the 2006 and 2007 Chevrolet Silverados as surplus property and authorizing and directing the City Manager to dispose of said property as allowed by law. 4. Ordinance – Temporary Event Authority – Approval of Ordinance 20-O-42, identified as Document 3, An Ordinance Amending Title 1, Chapter 6, Article A to Add a New Section Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Certain Special Events on Private Property. 5. Ordinance – City Code Amendment East Side of Throop Street – Approval of Ordinance 20-O-43, identified as Document 4, An Ordinance Providing for an Amendment to the City Code of the City of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois Providing for the Revision of Certain Traffic Regulations changing the designation of two parking spaces 3  Woodstock City Council 06-02-20 between Cass Street and the entrance to the Throop/Main Parking Lot as 15 minute parking and an area 36’ long as a Loading Zone. 6. Ordinance – Property Purchase – 313 Short Street – Approval of Ordinance 20-O-44, identified as Document 5, An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate Being 1.02 +/- acres Located at 313 Short Street, Woodstock, Illinois. 7. Recreation Department/Woodstock Water Works/Recreation Center/Opera House/City Band/Park Amenities/Youth Sports – COVID-19 Updates – Approval of certain recommendations in response to COVID-19. A roll call vote was taken on items A through D-7. Ayes: D. Flynn, L. Lohmeyer, W. Piersall, J. Prindiville, G. Tebo, M. Turner, and Mayor B. Sager. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: none. Motion carried. V. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no suggestions by the Council or the Public to add, delete, or amend items on the tentative future agenda. VI. ADJOURN Motion by J. Prindiville, second by D. Flynn, to adjourn this regular meeting of the Woodstock City Council to the next regular meeting held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Ayes: D. Flynn, L. Lohmeyer, W. Piersall, J. Prindiville, G. Tebo, M. Turner, and Mayor B. Sager. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: none. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM. Respectfully submitted, Cindy Smiley City Clerk 4