City Council - Regular Meeting

All right.

OK, Chairman.

Good evening. It is now 530. I'd like to call this meeting of the Committee of the Whole to order. Please rise. Join me for this Pledge of Allegiance.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Thank you. Mr. Clerk, can you please call the roll?

Alderman Cox. Here. Alderman Gregory. Here. Alderman Williams. Here. Alderman Rockford. Alderman Purchase. Here. Alderman Notriano.

Here.

Alderman Carlson. Alderman Connolly. Present. Alderman Donland. Here. Alderman Hanauer. Here. Chairman, you have a quorum.

Thank you very much. I would accept a motion for the approval of the August 25th, 2026.

So moved, Chair.

Thank you very much. All in favor? Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it. Madam Treasurer, could you please present your Treasurer's Report?

Thank you, Madam Chair. The Treasurer's Report for the Corporate Fund for the month of August. Beginning balance is $56,307,936. Total receipts, $12,747,500. We had total disbursements, $11,332,548, which left the ending balance in the corporate fund at $57,750,000. $22,887. The ARPA ending balance was $1,976,398, which is included in the above balance. That concludes my report. Thank you. Madam Chair, I make a motion to accept the Treasurer's report as submitted. Second.

We've been seconded. Any discussion on the treasurer's report? Seeing none, all those in favor?

Aye.

Aye. Aye.

Thank you. Opposed? The ayes have it. Next, we have ordinances tabled remaining in committee. Mr. Clerk, can you please read those? Bet one.

2026, 339.

Do we have any action on this one tonight? Seeing none, we'll move on to ordinances for committee consideration. Um, can we, I want to just point out tonight, we have nothing on the agenda for CWLP. So we will move straight to the ordinances for the department of public works. Please clerk.

I'm ready.

Let's go.

2026-395 is an ordinance authorizing the purchase of real estate between the City of Springfield and Mark Hudson, located at 564 Cockey Mill Road, in the amount not to exceed $4,850 for the Office of Public Works. Move to consent. Second.

Motion and a second for consent. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor?

Aye.

Opposed? The ayes have it.

2026-396 is an ordinance authorizing supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,186,440.69. of FY26 lab grant funds for the Aldolph Lane and the Wheeler projects for the Office of Public Works. Second.

Second.

Motion and second for consent. Is there any discussion?

Yes, Madam Chairman.

Well, I will say, oh, OK. Alderman Gregory hopped off. Go right ahead, Alderman Williams.

Oh, okay. I need this explained to me. I don't know if corporate counsel or the director, whoever, you know, these both are in my ward, and I just kind of want to understand this lapse and what it's actually doing.

I'll defer to the director for the work that's going to be done.

Who, as always, optimistically sits in the back of the room.

Yeah, he might want to change positions.

Alderman, this is a clean-up ordinance, and basically the money that was granted to us for the project on Adloff and Wheeler was not fully expended, so this moves it from FY26 to FY27 so we can finish paying the bills.

So this is like leftover. We didn't, you know, we had it. So does it stay in the ward that it was allotted to, or does it go back to like the court improvement or whatever? Pay some more bills, I know, but I'm saying in Ward 3, since it was a lot of rewards.

This is money that was in a grant for this particular project. Yes. It was not expended in FY26, so this allows it to be expended now. Because there was additional work. Remember, we had to move the utility. There was a lot of drainage stuff. It took longer to get through it than we did.

OK, I understand now.

So it wasn't all spent within FY26.

Thank you.

Okay, thank you. Alderman Gregory?

How much of that is to be completed? Is all of it completed and we're just paying bills or do we have some portions to complete?

There might be some cleanup work, but the sidewalks have been finished and everything on the north end of it is more or less finished. I appreciate that. Yeah.

Thank you. Any other questions for the director? Seeing none, we have a motion for consent. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it.

2026-397, a resolution appropriating the State of Illinois Department of Transportation Motor Fuel Tax Funds in the amount of $39,500 to be used for the City's share for planning work outlined in the Unified Planning Work Program as required by the 1962 Federal and Highway Act Stats Springfield Area Transportation Study MFT Section 26-003-00-00ES for the Office of Public Works.

Motion for consent.

Second.

Motion and second for consent. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it.

2026-398 is an ordinance authorizing execution of an agreement with Springfield Segment County Regional Planning Commission for the performance of transportation work under Unified Planning Work Program from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. In the amount not to exceed $39,500, MFT section number 26-00300-00-ES for the Office of Public Works.

Motion for consent? Second. Motion and second for consent. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it.

2026-399 is a resolution supporting the Link Project to receive Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program, IFTEP, grant for the construction of Link for the Office of Public Works.

Motion for consent.

Second.

Motion for debate, please.

Sorry, we have a motion for debate. Alderman Gregory, a discussion?

Yes. And I know the Hansen representatives are in the back. So my question is, I know we have a public meeting here shortly for the 19th Street Tracks discussion. As you know, I am really, really, really I'm not against, but I'm hesitant to support a link and some fun stuff on these 3rd Street tracks while the 19th Street tracks are still up in the air and what we're going to do with them. And that's just fairness to both sides of my ward. I represent a downtown ward that's going to get a nice piece of that link, as well as the east side where we can go over those 19th Street tracks. So my question would be a two-part question. What's the anticipated time of the answer? I appreciate the public meeting, but as far as with the railroads and what they're going to do, vacate, not vacate that 19th Street tracks, as well as why we're starting on that northern side and not downtown near the Capitol.

So, and Director, if you want to come up too, please. Please come up.

Mike Mendenhall with Hanson so part of the question was related to Why are we starting at the north end and not in the downtown area the north end of the project? We have the ability to actually start that right now because the tracks are still in the way downtown And that is the piece that is it would be a long segment Avenue Allows you to get from essentially Lincoln Park over to the Illinois State Fairgrounds and then down 8th Street to Converse The next piece to the south is where the tracks become kind of part of the corridor that we would need. So we've got to be able to get the tracks relocated before that can happen. Okay. So we like to take that north piece to construction as well as shortly, probably in the springtime, the piece at the south end along just north of Stanford Avenue would go to construction as well. And that's already funded by I-10.

Okay.

Wow. All right, and 19 City Tracks, I know we're going to have a meeting to go through the motions with the people in the community and get some feedback, but have we gotten any closer to a decision about these railroads and what they're going to do?

Yeah, the study we're still on track to have done in December, and then I know you had requested last time I spoke to come to City Council and give a brief summary on that, and that is still our plan. Tomorrow night's the public meeting, 4 to 6 p.m. at Washington Middle School. We're looking for public feedback on what they'd like to see along that 19th Street corridor.

Mr. Mendenhall, I appreciate you for always taking the time to answer my questions. Madam Chair, I withdraw my debate.

Okay, thank you. So we have Alderman Notriano also.

Yeah. Hi, so I don't know if you remember I emailed you about that South the southern section. I'm linked by Stanford Avenue. Um, I thought that we were supposed to be doing construction this year. Has there been a delay?

Yes, we are waiting on IDOT to do environmental approvals and They are backed up quite substantially and this month are actually supposed to be going doing one of the environmental approvals last one along that stretch. So until that happens, we can't file the paperwork for completing the phase one. And then once that paperwork is through and approved by them, we can then give IDOT the plans for that segment. So it will likely be in the spring just due to the timeframe that it's taking for the environmental approvals by IDOT.

Okay, great. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you for your answers. Are there any more questions?

Madam Chair, was the debate?

I was going to, so I'm going to clarify. Alderman Gregory withdrew his debate. We had a motion and a second for consent.

Perfect. Thank you.

So there's no more questions or comments. The motion is for consent. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it.

Director, don't go too far.

2026-400, an order that's authorizing the approval change order number three with Green Track LLC for contract number PW26-08-31 to furnish abatement and demolition of the authorized and additional amount of $31,044 and the total amount not to exceed $1,096,815.67 for the Office of Public Works. Move to consent. Second.

Motion, a second for consent. Alderman Gregory?

Yes. So, Corporation Council, can you help me with this? So this is just, it cost us a little bit more money to tear down one of the houses, so we added this funding in there, am I correct?

Yes, I believe this is limited to fire damaged structures. We still need to, if there's a structure that we take down because it's damaged by fire, we still need to do asbestos abatement on it before we take it completely down.

so is this is this the remaining will we have any more houses that will be torn down i would need to defer to the director for that and the reason why i'm asking that 20 20 and mr murdoch can you write these these addresses down so i can get a response on where we're at in the legal process 21 48 south 17th um there's a house to the north of 13th and melrose We tore down the house to the north of it, but that house is still there. I don't know why that one's not tore down. There's a house we're writing all over it on 17th and Cass that's been there for eight years. I've been here about eight years. It's been there for about eight years. I'm under understanding the last email exchange I had with staff, it was in the county's hands for some reason, but they need to handle their business. We need to handle it. on the bill. And 925 South 16th. All of these houses are in bad, bad shape and been in bad, bad shape for some time. And I know a couple of them we do have some demo orders on. A few of these houses are in the area where four out of those five are in the area where we're about to put 50 brand new houses. And it's very, very, very important, Director, that we take a look at these and try to get deal with them. One of them has all the siding off of it at this point. I've sent it in many, many times to be dealt with. Stuff is everywhere on it, and I thought it was one of the ones that was going to be tore down, but it is not. We can review that. Are we planning on tearing down any more houses?

Most assuredly, yes, sir. As you know, it is a long process. I can't speak to any of these addresses off the top of my head, but I'd be glad to take a look. We have no shortage of houses there.

Correct. But this construction season, will we be doing another set of 30 houses? Or are we done?

Over the winter? That's the direction we're headed right now. Sure. But we have to get approval. Let me review these and get back to you so I know exactly where we're at.

Okay. Because green tracks around it, we can... Identify some of these houses in that area. Two of them for sure need to go. They're in bad shape. If anybody wants to meet me tomorrow at 3.30 at these houses, I will take them on a tour. I appreciate you.

Okay, thank you. Any other questions, Alderman?

No, ma'am.

You're good. All right, so the motion is for consent. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it. On to General City Business.

General City Business, 2026-401. 2026, I mean, an ordinance to increase the number of Class D liquor licenses by one for 2017 LLC, DBA, Aunt Lou's, located at 2413 South MacArthur Boulevard.

Motion for consent.

Second.

Motion and a second for consent. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor?

Aye.

Opposed? The ayes have it.

2026.402, an ordinance authorizing an increase in the number of Class B liquor licenses by one for North Grand Convenience, LLC, DBA North Grand Convenience Store located at 630 East North Grand.

Motion for consent.

Motion and a second for consent. Any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it.

2026.403 is an ordinance authorizing payment to Michael McGee, a city of Springfield firefighter, for settlement of workers' compensation claim number 24-WC-026580 in the amount not to exceed $130,458.79. Motion for consent. Thank you.

Motion and second for consent. Is there any discussion? I will just point out, this is a theme that I've noticed with these workman comps. This is almost three years to get to this point. I do think we need to make sure that we're reviewing workmen comps claims Corporation Council just make sure that we're doing these in a timely manner I understand their complications there But I've been we really look at these it's it's years for a lot of these claims And I think it's something we need to make sure that we're staying on top of This is a commentary.

Understood.

Thank you. Okay. Motion second for consent. All those in favor?

Aye.

Opposed? The ayes have it.

2026404 is an ordinance authorizing payment to Jeffrey Huebner, a City of Springfield firefighter, for settlement of workers' compensation claim number 26-WC005041 in an amount not to exceed $40,810.33. Motion for consent. Second.

Motion to second for consent. Any discussion? And I will point out, this one makes a liar of me. It's been done in much less time. So OK, motion to second for consent. No discussion. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it.

2026.405 is an ordinance authorizing special circumstances 50-50 cost sharing agreement for the installation of new water service line at 2553 South 11th Street.

Motion to disobey.

Sorry, we have a motion for debate. Is there a second? Any discussion? Alderman Gregory?

Sure. Alderman Hanauer, why would you put this on the debate?

I was just wondering, just curious. Well, I have some serious concerns. Um, we're given a landlord. I thought that we were the whole premise of us helping people with their water line. Was owner occupied number 1, this is a landlord understanding is he has. And he's 1 of my constituents, by the way, but he has numerous properties. I just don't think that we should be helping. You know, where does it stop? At some point it's got to stop I'm all for people that you know are having a hard time You know making making the the payment we got to get done in this case where it's a truly a business I don't think we should be we should be doing that and I can't I just can't I understand that and the only reason I brought this up

Because of the situation the unique situation last week Todd said there's only a handful of these situations throughout the city where this property owners water line goes from the house all the way through our alley and city's alley right they have to dig up the city's alley and incur that extra cost so that's the only reason it was there i wouldn't bring it for no other reason but something special like this the young lady who lives in the house has won a substantial amount of time with no water no situation and he had to go through all types of things that we want good landlords to do and good property owners to do who are leasing this so if this was a regular situation that when the pit was right in front of the house we wouldn't be talking about this but this pit that he has to dig up I think it's crazy that anybody, property owner, whether they rent it out or not, has to go all the way to the next block to fix a water problem. It costs extra money to do that. And that's not his fault. That's the city of Springfield's fault. So I think that we should share some of that cost. So that's why I brought this. I just wanted to gather an explanation. I appreciate you.

I understand. That's okay.

Well, and, you know, at some point, it's buyer beware. You know, when he bought the place, the line was like that, and he had to know it at that time, too. You know, it's nothing against the gentleman. I just think that, you know, everybody's going to have a special circumstance if they can try to draw up a special circumstance. And I just think that we need to keep it to owner-occupied houses. And that's just the reason why I'm going to debate. I'm just saying. I just can't.

I can't support it. I'm just saying. Thank you. I just. Want to gather some explanation and get my explanation? No, I understand. I appreciate it.

Okay. I will point out, I believe this is the ordinance where we have a draft amendment on our desks. Norman, would you want to introduce that amendment?

Sure. Amendment number one, just change the funding line to the corporate fund.

So we have a motion for an amendment one, which is at your desk, to change the funding line. Do I have a second? Second. Motion is second. All those in favor of the amendment to change the funding line only? Aye. Aye. Opposed?

No.

Okay. The motion passes with one voting no. Again, I will ask for a motion for the ordinance as amended. Second.

Second to debate.

Okay. So the motion as amended go on debate. All those in favor?

Aye.

Opposed? The ayes have it. Moving on.

Ready?

Yep.

2026.406 is an ordinance authorizing payment of $200,984 to Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. for renewal of an annual premium in the coverage of certain commercial properties for the Office of Budget and Management. Move to consent. Second.

Motion is second. Any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor? Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it.

2026.407 is an ordinance authorizing subrecipical agreement with Visions 1908 and execution of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Grant number 423045 in the amount of $199,770,000 in reimbursement for reentry services and addressing occurring disorders for people who are involved in the justice system for the Office of Planning and Economic Development. Motion for consent.

Second.

Motion a second for consent. Is there any discussion?

Seeing none all those in favor opposed the eyes had it 2026 for always an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of an execution of an Illinois criminal justice information authority grant number four two three zero four five and in the amount of $132,054.05 for the reimbursement of reentry services and addressing co-occurring disorders for the people who are involved in the justice system and authorizing a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $132,054.05 for the Office of Planning and Economic Development.

Motion for consent. Second.

We have a motion and a second for consent. Any discussion? I just want to point out this is a really important program that we need to make sure we continue to seek grant funding for. We can provide for all of our residents in the community. So, okay, no discussion. All those in favor for consent?

Aye. Go ahead.

Opposed? The ayes have it.

2026.409 is in order to approve Addendum 3 to an agreement with Heartland House for the purpose of addressing homelessness in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the period beginning March 1, 2026 and ending February 28, 2027. for the Office of Planning and Economic Development. Motion for consent.

Second.

We have a motion and a second for consent. Any discussion on this? Again, I would like to thank our partners who are working to resolve some significant issues in our community, in this case helping people acquire and maintain housing. So motion and a second for consent. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it. We will move on to unfinished business. Is there any unfinished business to come before this committee? Alderman Cox, you got me two seconds before I went to new business. I'm sorry? I said you got me two seconds before I went to new business.

And I think this is old business because we've passed it and everything. But today the beacon, what's the word I'm looking for? Apparatus. Apparatus, thank you. The beacon apparatus, what I think was officially put into service. There was a really nice... ceremony, if you will, at the firehouse on 11th Street. It was pretty cool. You know, it's good for the mental health issues and the addiction issues we have in not just our community, but it's a worldwide issue. And I learned a little bit today. I mean, we are on the forefront of this, which is pretty amazing. So, Chief, thanks. for everything you did with that um ethan posey he's not here but i know he was a big part of it and then the medical partners hs hs and memorial and i'm forgetting a bunch of people i'm sure but uh it was a really cool event so i just wanted to uh give some credit what credits do there thank you i i agree that was that's a huge step forward and pleased that we kept that funding for that ambulance in our budget anyone else with unfinished business

Seeing none, we move on to new business. And as we start new business, I will invite the chief to come up. And we'll let him go first before we get started. He has some timely new business for us tonight, Chief.

Totally different subject. Although I will say we've already ran six calls.

So wow.

That's around. Um, so this Friday marks 25 years since the, uh, the events of September 11th and the Springfield fire department, along with the city want to invite all of you and all the people in the community for a community centered event to remember what took place. And we're asking you to come to your local firehouse. whatever one is closest for you, join the men and women of the fire department, directors for the city, police department, hopefully all of you, and then just community members come out. We'll just kind of have a moment of silence at 746 when that first tower was hit. So we ask that you show up by 730 AM. We'll all kind of gather around the, there'll be a half staff flag. We have a little prepared statement to read and then just a moment of silence. So invite all of you as well as the community to come out and join the fire department and the city in that event. Yes, and there'll be coffee and donuts provided.

Thank you chief. We appreciate that. Thank you.

They don't have any questions old woman purchase for chief. Thank you Thank you chief for the invitation. I'll be there in spirit after the in Carbondale It's our Saluki women's weekend this weekend, but I'll be there in spirit on Friday.

Not a problem Thank you chief for organizing this Okay, so we've let him leave with new business. Is there any other new business to come for the council tonight? I'm going to pause one more, seeing none. Before we move to citizens to address the committee, I understand there's a need for an exec session tonight?

Yes, under 2C11, pending probable litigation.

Okay. Can I have a motion?

So moved. Second. Great.

Thank you.

we have everyone back in their seats um moving back to committee of the whole um now it's time for citizens request to address the committee um clerk tiara lee i don't see her in the audience uh clerk next person ken fascia

You guys aren't in trouble. I promise the suits unrelated. I don't have any big secrets to drop on you. I will note, though, that thing we just put on debate is $3,900. It's $3,900. I mean, come on, dude. I get it. Where does it stop? But it's $3,900. I mean, how nickel and dime are we at this point? I mean, are we in that dire financial straits we can't afford to help somebody? Where does it end? Where does helping our citizens end? No, I appreciate that question, Ward 10. Because it does make one wonder when we think about when we look around at the city and the problems that seem to beset certain areas of it, when does it end? Apparently, it ends at property lines and certain roads in the city. It ends where your attention ends. It's $3,900. If that's too much to ask to help a constituent, you don't really want to help them. What do you mean, set a standard? But the city helps people. Don't worry, nobody's buying into that. Nobody's fooled into thinking the city's going to bail them out or help them. There's a number of people who have received assistance. I'm not going to dismiss that. But I'll tell you again, just like I said week after week when I've come up here, when I talk to constituents, they don't see care. They don't see concern. They don't feel that the city's here for them. They think it's about limiting liability and preventing lawsuits. not using the weight of the city to help its citizens. It's like a sumo wrestler. It can push its way to where it wants to go if it really wants to. But instead we're worried about lawsuits. You know where you get lawsuits from? From upsetting people enough they go retain counsel. So people don't want to do that. People don't want to take the time out of their day to go find a lawyer. They don't want to have to figure out if they're going to get shy stood or not or if it's the DA's buddy or if they play golf on the weekends and what's really going to happen behind closed doors. That's not something anybody wants to take part in. We'd all like to live our lives without having to involve the idea that lawsuits need to be engaged. But when you're left with no resources, like, say, Ms. Tierra Lee, when you have to move out on a Friday afternoon because the city failed to get a hold of you and extend your hotel stay, those seem like the kind of things that would probably be about caring about your citizens and not the dollar amount that goes with it. Because care and concern shouldn't have a dollar amount behind it. It really should. When you're a city of our size and you're not rubbing nickels together, maybe you are. Who knows? We don't get a lot of honesty from the upper level at this point. But I mean, quite frankly, if we're worried about $3,900 setting a precedent, set the precedent. Help people. Bare minimum amounts to help people develop homes, develop businesses, create avenues of success for people that may move into those homes. I mean, why would we want to prevent that? Why would that be a problem? Why would that be a standard that we should be afraid to set in a world where standards are often withdrawn, lowered, taken away? Why wouldn't this city want to set it? We are the home of Lincoln. We are the capital of Illinois. And we have water main breaks and embarrassing abandoned houses. You know, when I stood in line at the Women's Professional Baseball League, and I talked to people from Philadelphia, from Texas, from Iowa, from Wisconsin, from Michigan, and you know what they asked me? What is there to even do in this city that isn't Lincoln? There's no resources for them typically. If they are, somebody that lives here has to give it to them. But the honest answer to them was on a Sunday evening after 5 p.m. Not a whole lot, dog. Not a lot to do. Where do you go? Especially if you've stuck downtown. But good news. Couple years from now, we'll pop down to Convention Center and it'll make it rain businesses, apparently, if you were over at County. Because I feel like maybe some of you guys should head over there. You know what they said last week when they passed that 3% raise? That they were the best aldermen in the city. They think you guys are a joke. They got to do your work for you. Develop the city because you can't. I'd be embarrassed if I were an elected official and another body had the nerve to speak about me like that publicly on record. But that's the kind of attitude that you're going to receive from other bodies around you because they don't take it seriously because quite apparently you don't either. You speak up about $3,900 for a water line, but you will let the real damn I mean, you don't even have a word for him. Not even a second. Heck, you didn't even stick around to listen. Embarrassing. The best news I received all week was seeing yet another great person declared for an alderman seat. Because in the time frame that that election comes, faces will change, and some are just leaving. And that makes a lot of us out here in the community very happy, just as a note. So keep that in mind when it's your re-election.

We don't forget.

Thank you, Mr. Patia.

Brianna Roberts.

I don't see her.

Matthew Young.

I just want to say that the city has two very big major events that we usually have throughout the year. We got the car show. We got the state fair. We got the car show that features cars. You got the state fair that features agriculture. But where is our air show? I was talking to Jim Donilon on the phone about a couple of hours ago about resurrecting Air Rendezvous. As a kid, I used to come to the Air Rendezvous every year. I mean, as a kid, that was like going to a candy store, seeing all of the warbirds of the past from the Confederate Air Force to seeing what the current equipment that the Air Force is using. the Naval Air Force is using. And I just think the city needs a third major event to kind of give the city a third leg of the tripod. And I was talking to Jim Donilon on the phone just about a couple hours ago, and I'd like to work with him to see what it would take to resurrect Air Rendezvous. What kid wouldn't be in awe of seeing those aircraft It would inspire people that would want to go into aeronautics or go in the military. We had like all of like the Air Force, for example, they would have all of the equipment that they're feet running, the navying. the war, the Thunderbirds, the Blue Angels. We could have a show. We could have a third major event that kids would absolutely love to go to during the summer months. And I think the city needs to figure out a way on how to resurrect this pair rendezvous. Like I said, when I was a kid, I loved it. I mean, what kid wouldn't? So I'm willing to work. Jim, if you're willing to work with me, I would be willing to set aside some volunteer time to see if we can resurrect this awesome event.

Mr. Young, sorry. For Committee of the Whole, you addressed your comments to the chair, but since you and Alderman Donilon have already spoken, I'm sure you'll be able to continue to communicate on this. Yeah.

Can I say a few things whenever it's appropriate time?

Are you finished, Mr. Young?

With this, yeah, and go ahead.

No, go ahead.

Your time. I'll let you talk, Jim. Well, I don't want to use your time, so. Well, and I also want to say to Lakeisha Purchase, I thank you for your help for that problem that I've been having. You're a godsend. I wish that the people in your district would know how hardworking you are and how inspired you are to help people with their problems i truly appreciate what you've done for me on that and hopefully you'll have a good career going forth with this you're an awesome person

Well, see, I'm glad we didn't interrupt those comments.

Yeah.

Thank you, Mr. Young. And I don't want to cut you off. You had anything else anymore?

Well, Jim, I'll let him speak. No, Mr. Young, I just want to say thank you again for reaching out and not being afraid to share your thoughts. A lot of residents don't pick up the phone and, for that matter, come down and It's appreciated. Since we spoke after 4.30 this evening, I've already spoken to Director Dahl, and he's very interested in chatting about it. We'll set something up. We'll reach out to you.

Maybe we can get the military to help sponsor it, and maybe we can set up some booths at the new air rendezvous. to highlight each of the military branches and get the information out there to see if we can get people interested in enlisting. We can get the Confederate Air Force to bring the warbirds of the past to this event. We can get the Navy and the Air Force to send us our current equipment that they're running. We can make this our third tripod for the year. We got the car show. We got the state fair. Let's have an air show.

Well, it was good at one time, and let's hope we can get it back.

Yeah. Thank you. And thank you, and have a nice day, you all.

Thank you, Mr. Young.

That's it. And you have my number. Yes.

Wonderful. So we have no other unfinished business. I would entertain a motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn. Second. Moved to second. All those in favor? Opposed? The ayes have it. We are adjourned.