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City Council Minutes 2024 11-12-24 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 651 PRAIRIE POINTE DRIVE ON TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 12,2024 Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. —� ROLL CALL City Clerk Behland called the roll. Ward I Koch Present Transier Present Ward II Plocher Present Soling Present Ward III Funkhouser Present Marek Present (electronic attendance) Ward IV Tarulis Present Corneils Present Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Clerk Behland, City Administrator Olson, Chief of Police Jensen, Attorney Castaldo, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Finance Director Fredrickson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Assistant City Administrator Willrett, and EEI Engineer Sanderson. Members of the public were able to attend this meeting in person as well as being able to access the meeting remotely via Zoom which allowed for video, audio, and telephonic participation. A meeting notice was posted on the City's website on the agenda, minutes, and packets webpage with instructions regarding remote meeting access and a link was included for the public to participate in the meeting remotely: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81065170356?pwd=29c4PTHIGEsNBBrJiVsokFJUdrulKT.I. The Zoom meeting ID was 810 6517 0356. QUORUM A quorum was established. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA None. PRESENTATIONS Distinguished Service Award— Officer Kevin Warren & Officer Alex Wrobel Sergeant Stroup mentioned that back in September, they received a burglar alarm call around 12:30 a.m., where Officer Warren and Officer Wrobel responded at the vet clinic in Yorkville. Immediately after arrival,they noticed there was forced entry as the AC unit had been removed from the window, and a door was opened. Officers immediately entered the building, searched and found the person trespassing, and got him into custody without incident. Sergeant Stroup said he would like to commend Officer Warren and Officer Wrobel for doing an excellent job that evening. Employee Recognition—Sergeant Sam Stroup Chief Jensen shared with the Council that they would like to recognize Sergeant Sam Stroup for his ongoing leadership and because he recently completed his master's degree in Masters of Public Administration at Aurora University. Chief Jensen said he would like to congratulate Sergeant Stroup on a job well done. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2024 Tax Levy 2. Daniels Malinski Yorkville Family LLLP—Annexation Please see the attached transcript from the court reporter regarding the public hearing portion of the meeting. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS None. The Minutes of the Regular MeetinE of the City Council—November 12,2024—Page 2 of 5 CONSENT AGENDA l. Minutes of the Regular City Council—October 22, 2024 2. Bill Payments for Approval $ 3,027,628.41 (vendors) $ 146,677.09 (wire payments) $ 399,568.50 (payroll period ending 10/25/24) $ 3,573,874.00 (total) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Koch. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye REPORTS MAYOR'S REPORT Tax Levy Mayor Purcell wanted to clarify the tax levy that the City is not taking inflation, and the levy is actually decreased for next year in regards to the City. He shared that the City's portion of the taxes will decrease, meaning the average parcel's taxes to the City will go down. Yorkville Holiday Celebration Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported that the Yorkville Holiday Celebration is coming up this weekend on Friday, November 22°d, and Saturday, November 23`d. There will be a parade, tree lighting ceremony, firework show, and the Jingle Jog and Family Fun Resolution 2024-51 Authorizing Membership in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System(IEMMAS)and Approval of an Intergovernmental Mutual Aid System Agreement (CC 2024-83) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Authorizing Membership in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System (IEMMAS)and Approval of an Intergovernmental Mutual Aid System Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Soling. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch-aye Resolution 2024-52 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 and the United City of Yorkville(Security Camera Access) (CC 2022-84) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 and the United City of Yorkville(Security Camera Access)and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Plocher. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission—Michael Crouch (CC 2022-85) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the Mayor's appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending May 2027. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Koch. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—November 12,2024—Page 3 of 5 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and Windows Data Center License Payments (CC 2022-86) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the second annual payment for the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement(EA)for a total of$32,038.62(increased by $5,670.54 from the previously approved amount of$26,368.08). So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Plocher. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye Resolution 2024-53 Approving a License Agreement for Windows Servers Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving a License Agreement for Windows Servers and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Koch; seconded by Alderman Soling. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Program (CC2024-87) Ordinance 2024-53 a.Authorizing the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program(2025 Water Main Replacement) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program (2025 Water Main Replacement)and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Tarulis. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye Ordinance 2024-54 b.Authorizing the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County,Illinois to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program(North Rececing Station and Northwest Elevated Water Storage Tank) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program (North Receiving Station and Northwest Elevated Water Storage Tank)and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Transier. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Corneils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye Resolution 2024-54 Approving AIA Construction Agreements for the New Public Works Facility (CC 2022-88) Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a Resolution Approving AIA Construction Agreements for the New Public Works Facility and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Corneils. City Administrator Olson shared that the memo within the packet goes over the terms and fees. He also mentioned that it covers what other towns pay construction managers for different projects. He stated that R.C. Wegman came in at 10%, which was negotiated down to 9 '/2%. Alderman Koch shared that he received clarification that these are just percentages until we receive the actual bids back. City Administrator Olson reported that the next step is to approve this contract and finalize information before submitting the project for bids. Then, once we have the prices from the bids,the City will negotiate further with R.C. Wegman for a guaranteed maximum pricing for a future contract amendment. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0 Present-1 Koch-aye, Plocher-present, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye, Corneils-aye, The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—November 12,2024—Page 4 of 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT No report. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT No report. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT No report. PARK BOARD Veterans Day Parks and Recreation Director Evans thanked everyone who sponsored a flag for the Veterans Day flags of valor displayed at Town Square Park. The flags will be displayed throughout the rest of the week. Sleezer Park Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported that the donated old Sleezer Park playground equipment was installed in the Dominican Republic last week. City employee Scott Sleezer was in the Dominican Republic helping with the installation. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION No report. CITY COUNCIL REPORT No report. CITY CLERK'S REPORT No report. COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT KenCom Updates Alderman Funkhouser reported they had their last board meeting a few weeks ago reviewing their budget. They currently have a stable budget. There are some staff transitions, but overall,the funds are in good shape for KenCom. Aurora Area Convention &Visitors Bureau Update Alderman Funkhouser also gave an update on the AACVB,which is in a good position. They recently approved a strategic plan,and a consulting firm was hired. They also have brought in two new communities. One new community was Geneva, which has a$600,000 budget for tourism, a portion of which will not come to AACVB. STAFF REPORT No report. MAYOR'S REPORT(cont'd) City Building Updates (CC 2021-04) No update. Water Study Update (CC 2021-38) No update. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS None. CITIZEN COMMENTS Dave Hubert, a Yorkville resident of Ward 1, shared that he had read the last few meeting minutes and noted a lot of new construction going on within the city. He mentioned that he thought the water loans were supposed to be at 0%. Mayor Purcell shared that there will be a few loans for the water project, but none will be at 0%. Mr. Hubert asked if there were any implications on the population for any of these loans. He asked if we did a special census and became home rule, would the City lose its chances on any of the loans? Mayor Purcell shared that it would not be possible as the city would close on the loan prior to any census. Mr. Hubert also asked if remediation efforts for water loss would be discussed at this meeting, but Mayor Purcell said they would not be at tonight's meeting. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—November 12,2024—Page 5 of 5 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to go into executive session for the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body. So moved by Alderman Tarulis; seconded by Alderman Corneils. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0 Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye, Corneils-aye, Soling-aye, Marek-aye Koch-aye, The City Council entered executive session at 7:48 p.m. The City Council returned to regular session at 7:52 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser. Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Minutes submitted by: ri Behland, City Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 1 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS 651 Prairie Pointe Yorkville, Illinois Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7 :00 p .m . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 2 PRESENT: (In-person and via Zoom) Mr. John Purcell, Mayor; Mr. Ken Koch, Alderman; Mr. Dan Transier, Alderman; Mr. Craig Soling, Alderman; Mr. Joe Plocher, Alderman; Mr. Chris Funkhouser, Alderman; Mr. Matt Marek, Alderman; Mr. Rusty Corneils, Alderman; Mr. Seaver Tarulis, Alderman. ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Bart Olson, City Administrator; Ms. Jori Behland, City Clerk; Ms. Erin Willrett, Assistant City Administrator; Mr. Michael Castaldo, City Attorney; Mr. Rob Fredrickson, Finance Director; Chief James Jensen, Yorkville Police Department; Mr. Tim Evans, Parks and Recreation Director; Ms. Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director; Mr. Brad Sanderson, City Engineer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 3 I N D E X WITNESS: PAGE: JERRY GAWLICK 4 ANDREW BENNETT 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 4 (WHEREUPON, the following proceedings were had in the public hearing portion of the meeting:) MAYOR PURCELL: I will now open the public hearing for the 2024 tax levy estimate. Again, this is a public hearing, we are not voting on it tonight, but this is the public hearing. If anyone would like to speak, anyone in person would like to speak, regarding the 2024 tax levy estimate, which will be assessed in 2025 or collected in 2025, please step forward, state your name and speak. JERRY GAWLIK, testified from the podium as follows: MR. GAWLIK: My name is Jerry Gawlik. I live at 2793 Gains Court here in Yorkville. I am currently the president of The Colonies H O A , which is a 50-plus community, of which the majority are seniors and the rest probably are pretty close to it. I am also on the Senior Services Advisory Committee here in Yorkville. My understanding, you are looking to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 5 decide an increase in levy for inflationary costs versus levy only to cover the interest in EAV from new construction. The library completed paying off its bond. As a result we want to increase the citizen's levy and still lower our taxes due to the bond completion thinking we still save money. Well, one thing that needs to be considered is the homeowner's increase in EAV which happened this year. There are many with double digit increases in EAV, including myself, at 12 percent. The 300,000 home mentioned against the calculation was more like 270,000 last year. It appears that homeowners now are forced to pay more taxes on higher EAV, possibly without any savings projected. You might say homeowners take advantage of the higher E A V increasing the worth of their home, but many working families see their homes as a retirement factor in which they may retire with peace of mind. If forced to sell because they no longer can afford real estate taxes, this negates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 6 any of their advantage to combat inflation at retirement. As for seniors already retired living in their homes, many will use the increase in home worth to help them in their next phase of life, which possibly is their last phase. This is using net worth of home to help them find good assisted living, nursing care centers, or even having to reverse mortgage to pay for home health care. Increase in home net worth combats an ongoing rapid rise in all of these costs, and I can tell you the costs of some of these centers are really getting astronomical. In Kendall County only a total income of I believe 60,000 or less qualifies for a tax freeze. Many seniors make more, but as this time goes on, the 60,000 does not change. Senior Social Security only rises at approximately about two and a half to three percent each year, once again eroding their ability for good living and peace of mind. These same seniors may have to rely on federal and state government to help them. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 7 My last point, I am not an auditor or financial expert, just a citizen looking at the April 30th, 2024 year-end audit review. As a whole on a glance -- as a whole at a glance, it is a glowing report with positives throughout for both the present and future of Yorkville. I sincerely applaud the entire City staff and City Council for their diligence in maintaining the very solid status with the City of Yorkville. As stated in the 4 -30-24 annual financial report, total revenue was up 17.4 percent to approximately 52.1 million, although expenses were up 23.9 percent to a total approximate expense of 37.6 million. The net gain is approximately 14.5 million to the village -- to the City. The City's total government funds combined is a positive of approximately 2 .7 million, of which the General Fund gained approximately 320,000, ending in a balance of this fund of 11.3 million dollars. The future is bright with positive growth and number of homes started, retail and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 8 commercial. Given these scenarios, it then begs the question of why increase resident taxes due to inflationary costs. Does it not have funds to carry inflationary costs as of the last report? I believe the levy increase should only cover the increased E VA for new construction. It may be small and seemingly insignificant amounts, but it all adds up in time. I want to thank you for your time and your consideration. That's what I have to say. MAYOR PURCELL: Thank you very much. Is there anyone else here who would like to speak regarding the 2024 tax levy estimate? (No response.) MAYOR PURCELL: Thank you. Is there anyone in Zoomland who would like to speak regarding the tax levy estimate? (No response.) MAYOR PURCELL: Okay. Thank you so much. I will ask anyone else, one last chance speak, to the 2024 tax levy estimate. (No response.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 9 MAYOR PURCELL: Okay. We are closing the 2024 tax levy estimate. I am now opening the Daniels Malinski Yorkville Family, L L L P , that's a triple L P , annexation public hearing. Is there anyone here who would like to speak regarding the public hearing for the Daniels Malinski annexation? (No response.) MAYOR PURCELL: Is there anyone in Zoomland who would like to speak regarding the Daniels Malinski annexation? (No response.) MAYOR PURCELL: Nobody? (No response.) MAYOR PURCELL: I now close the Daniels Malinski Yorkville Family -- MR. BENNETT: Sorry, I actually do have a -- MAYOR PURCELL: Oh. MR. BENNETT: Can you guys hear me? MAYOR PURCELL: Sorry. I didn't realize that. Okay. Let me back up. I don't close it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 10 MR. BENNETT: I apologize. MAYOR PURCELL: Don't you worry. MR. BENNETT: There's a delay. MAYOR PURCELL: Could you state your name and then go ahead, please? MR. BENNETT: Sure. No problem. My name is Andrew Bennett. MAYOR PURCELL: Thank you. ANDREW BENNETT, testified via Zoom as follows: MR. BENNETT: Yeah, I just have one question. I am a neighbor, resident in the Fox Hill area that's close by to the zoning. The one question I do have, and I think speaks to a lot of the neighbors in Fox Hill, is just regarding the property value impact of this decision. Has any analysis been done to understand the impact of the manufacturing zoning or nearby residential property values, and will the City of Yorkville, you know, compensate any homeowners if property values do decrease due to this annexation zoning? MAYOR PURCELL: So this is a public 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 11 hearing, you are welcome to ask questions and comment. We can take questions and get back to you if you have multiple questions, but we are not here to do a give-and-take at this point. So if you want us to answer those, we get back to you, we can get you information if you have a way to get ahold of us. Bart, what's the best way to -- MR. OLSON: You can email me. Andrew, I am going to type my e mail into the chat, you can take it from there, you want to just shoot me a quick email. I 've got your questions verbally and I can respond to them after the meeting. MR. BENNETT: Yeah, sure. No problem. MAYOR PURCELL: Do you have other questions or comments? MR. BENNETT: I did have just one follow-up question -- MAYOR PURCELL: Sure. MR. BENNETT: -- and that will be my last, if that's okay. MAYOR PURCELL: Yeah, absolutely. No, it's -- MR. BENNETT: Just something to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 12 consider, it kind of goes along with that, but I guess what are some of the long-term plans for manufacturing development in this particular area and, you know, if this rezoning happens, is it likely to be followed by similar changes nearby, and just are there any -- if, you know, this data center comes into play, are there any plans to just include some kind of a buffer zone or natural barrier between the manufacturing district, the data center, and the residential areas, the neighbors of Fox Hill. So that's -- that concludes my questions for that, but just mainly interested in knowing like what barriers, buffer zones, there might be put in place between the neighbors and the data center. MAYOR PURCELL: Okay. Yeah. Bart will get you information, and if you have other questions, you can email him back. Those are good questions. MR. BENNETT: Appreciate it. Thank you. MAYOR PURCELL: Thank you. Is there anyone else out in Zoomland? I see there is a lot of people, maybe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 13 I missed someone else. (No response.) MAYOR PURCELL: Okay. Now I will close the Daniels Malinski Yorkville Family, L L L P annexation hearing. We are now done with public hearings. (Which were all the proceedings had in the public hearing portion of the meeting, concluding at 7 :18 p .m .) ---o 0 o --- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS: COUNTY OF LASALLE ) I , CHRISTINE M . 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I assume no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Vitosh Reporting Service 815.993.2832 cms.vitosh@gmail.com City Council - Public Hearings - November 12, 2024 15 responsibility for the accuracy of any reproduced copies not made under my control or direction. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I do hereunto set my hand at Leland, Illinois, this 19th day of November, 2024. /s / Christine M . Vitosh CHRISTINE M . VITOSH, C .S .R . 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