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City of Freeport Meetings
 2011
 

City of Freeport Meetings Through October 13, 2011:
Freeport Public Library Board of Trustees for the regular meeting to be held on October 12, 2011
Liquor Commission regular meeting to be held on October 13, 2011 at 4:00 pm in council chambers
· •Prospering Together Agenda for meetings listed as attached – also see Prospering Together Meeting Schedule
Agenda click here...

 
 

City of Freeport Meetings Through October 6, 2011:
City Hall Building Task Force meeting to be held on September 26, 2011 at 3:00 pm in council chambers
· Historic Preservation Commission meeting to be held on September 27, 2011 at 7:30 am in council chambers
· Airport Commission meeting to be held on September 27, 2011 at 11:00 am at Albertus Airport
· Water and Sewer Commission meeting to be held on September 27, 2011 at 5:00 pm in council chambers
· Freeport Board of Fire and Police Commission meeting to be held on September 27, 2011 at 5:00 pm at the Police Department conference room
· Liquor Commission meeting to be held on September 28, 2011 at 4:00 pm in council chambers
· Freeport Planning Commission meeting to be held on October 6, 2011 at 6:30 pm in council chambers

City Council agenda for the regular meeting will be held on September 19, 2011 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers
· Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting will be held on September 27, 2011
· Freeport Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting scheduled on October 6, 2011 – cancellation notice
· •Prospering Together Agenda for meetings listed as attached – also see Prospering Together Meeting Schedule
Agenda click here...
 

City of Freeport Meetings Through September 14, 2011:
 
 
City Hall Building Task Force special meeting will be held on September 12, 2011 at 3:00 pm
City Council special meeting will be held on September 12, 2011 at 6:00 pm, Council Chambers
Liquor Commission special meeting will be held on September 13, 2011 at 3:30 pm, Council Chambers
Freeport Public Library Board of Trustees regular meeting will be held on September 14, 2011 at 6:00 pm, Library Boardroom
· •Prospering Together Agenda for meetings listed as attached – also see Prospering Together Meeting Schedule
Agenda click here...
 
 
 
 

City of Freeport Meetings Through September 8, 2011:
 
Liquor Commission regular meeting to be held at 4:00 pm on September 8, 2011
 
       Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee special meeting to be held at 12:00 pm on September 8, 2011

City of Freeport Meetings Through September 8, 2011:
 
City Hall Building Task Force meeting to be held at noon on September 1, 2011 at Freeport City Hall Bld.
 
City Hall Building Task Force special meeting will be held on August 29, 2011 at 3:00 pm
· Board of Fire and Police Commission special meeting will be held on August 29, 2011 at 5:00 pm
· Water and Sewer regular meeting to be held on August 30, 2011 at 5:00 pm
· Water and Sewer special meeting to be held August 30 ,2011, immediately following the regular meeting beginning at 5:00 pm
· Freeport Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting to be held on September 8, 2011 at 5:30 pm
· Freeport Planning Commission regular meeting to be held on September 8, 2011 at 6:30 pm
City of Freeport Water and Sewer Commission Mettings to be held August 30, 2011 at 5:00 pm , to be held at City Hall, 230 W. Stephenson Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room

Freeport Board of Fire and Police Commission special meeting will be held on August 29, 2011 at 5:00 pm in the Police Department Conference Room, 320 W. Exchange Street, Freeport, Illinois
· •Prospering Together Agenda for meetings listed as attached – also see Prospering Together Meeting Schedule
Agenda click here...

 
 
 
 
 

 
Liquor Commission regular meeting to be held on August 11, 2011 at 4:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 230 W. Stephenson St Freeport Illinois
·         Community Meeting to be held on August 12, 2011 at 6:00 pm at Faith Temple, 579 E. Madison Street, Freeport, Illinois
Freeport Planning Commission regular meeting to be held on August 4, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
City Council regular meeting to be held on August 1, 2011 at 6:00 pm in council chambers, City Hall
· Board of Fire and Police Commissioners special meeting to be held on August 4, 2011 at 5:00 pm, Police Department Conference Room
•Prospering Together Agenda for meetings listed as attached – also see Prospering Together Meeting Schedule
Agenda click here...
 
 

City of Freeport Meetings Through August 4, 2011:  
Water and Sewer Commission scheduled on July 26, 2011 at 5:00 pm has been canceled
•Historic Preservation Commission notice of cancellation of the regular meeting scheduled on July 26, 2011
•Airport Commission agenda for the regular meeting to be held on July 26, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Albertus Airport
•Board of Fire and Police Commission regular meeting to be held on July 26, 2011 at 5:00 pm
•Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting to be held on August 4, 2011 at 5:30 pm at City Hall Council Chambers
•Planning Commission regular meeting to be held on August 4, 2011 at 6:30 pm at City Hall Council Chambers

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees regular meeting to be held on July 21, 2011 at 11:00 am
Freeport Fire Pension Board of Trustees regular meeting to be held on July 21, 2011 at 9:00 am
•City Council agenda for the regular meeting to be held on July 18, 2011 at 6:00 pm
 
 

•City Council agenda for the regular meeting to be held on July 18, 2011 at 6:00 pm
•Prospering Together Agenda for meetings listed as attached – also see Prospering Together Meeting Schedule
Agenda click here...
 
City of Freeport/Stephenson County Enterprise Zone Committee meeting to be held on July 15, 2011, at 8:30 am at the Stewart Centre, 7th Floor Board Room, 50 West Douglas Street, Freeport, IL
 
 •City Council regular meeting for the meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in council chambers, 2nd floor City Hall
•Planning Commission regular meeting to be held on July 7, 2011 (previously posted)
•Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting to be held on July 7, 2011 (previously posted))
 
 
 

•City Council regular meeting to be held on June 20, 2011 at 6:00 pm in council chambers
•Freeport Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees special meeting to be held on June 22, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Freeport Public Library main floor meeting room
•Freeport Board of Fire and Police Commission regular meeting to be held on June 28, 2011 at 5:00 pm in the Police Department Conference Room
 
 
 

Foreign Fire Insurance Board meeting to be held on June 15, 2011 at 9:00 am at Fire Station 904 S. Park Blvd, Freeport, IL
Freeport Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting to be held on June 15, 2011 at 6:00 at the Freeport Public Library Boardroom, 100 E. Douglas Freeport IL
 
Freeport Liquor Commission regular meeting to be held on June 9, 2011 at 4:00 pm in City Hall, Council Chambers
Freeport Board of Fire and Police Commission special meeting to be held on June 13, 2011 at 5:00 pm in the Police Department Conference Room
 
The following meetings have been canceled:
Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for June 9, 2011
Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting scheduled for June 9, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Board of Fire and Police Commission special meeting previously posted for June 7, 2011
 Freeport Board of Fire and Police Commissioners special meeting will be held on June 7, 2011 at 5:00 pm in the Police Department Conference Room
Historic Preservation Commission special meeting will  be held on June 14, 2011 at 7:30 am in council chambers
 
The Freeport Building Commission special meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 5:30 pm at City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room.
 Water and Sewer Commission regular meeting will be held on May 31, 2011.
 
Freeport Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees special meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Freeport Board of Fire and Police Commission regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Airport Commission regular meeting to be held on May 24, 2011

The following agendas were posted last week and are provided as informational:
Historic Preservation Commission - May 24, 2011 at 7:30 am

Freeport Board of Zoning Appeals special meeting May 26, 2011 at 5:00 pm
Freeport Planning Commission special meeting May 26, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Freeport Board of Zoning Appeals special meeting May 26, 2011 at 5:30 pm

 
Freeport Liquor Commission meeting to be held on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 4:00 pm in Council Chambers, 230 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport, Illinois.

 
City of Freeport Meetings:
 Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees special meeting to be held on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Freeport Public Library main floor meeting room, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport Illinois.
City of Freeport City Council regular meeting to be held on Monday, May 2 , 2011 at 6:00 pm in council chambers
Public Hearing Notification for Appropriation Ordinance FY 2011-2012 on Monday, May 2 , 2011
Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting to be held on May 5, 2011 at 5:30 pm in council chambers
Planning Commission regular meeting to be held on May 5, 2011 at 6:30 pm in council chambers
 

City of Freeport City Council regular meeting scheduled on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers
Freeport Firefighter's Pension Fund Board of Trustees Meets April 19, 2011 at 9:00 am in 2nd floor conference room at City Hall
Freeport Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees scheduled on April 19, 2011 at 11:00 am in 2nd floor conference room at City Hall
 
 

City of Freeport Meetings
 
The regular meeting of the Freeport City Council for Monday, April 4, 2011 has been canceled - cancellation notice attached
An agenda has been posted for the Special Meeting of the Freeport City Council for Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers, 230 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, Illinois - agenda attached
Planning Commission regular meeting for April 7, 2011 has been canceled
Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting for April 7, 2011 has been canceled

The Second Annual Midwest Roundup will take place this weekend at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds in Freeport, Illinois.  We have 29 farms participating selling 65 lots of cattle from all over Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.  We will be auctioning off service age bulls, productive cow/calf pairs and elite show heifers at 1pm.  Please visit our website at midwest-roundup.com for up to the date information.  We are also on facebook.

Electronics Recycling Collection to be held
 
Are you looking to get rid of an old TV or computer and have no idea what to do with it? Mark your calendar for the Electronics Recycling Collection that will be held on Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Highland Community College Parking Lot B.  There is no fee for the collection but it is limited to the residents of Stephenson County. 
 
Items that will be accepted at the collection include:  Televisions, CRT and LCD monitors, computers, laptops, printers, scanners, fax machines, copiers, VCRs, keyboards, mice, DVD players, stereos, speakers, microwaves, miscellaneous cables, computer parts and peripherals, telephones, cell phones, PDAs, game counsels, and handheld electronic devices (iPods, cd players, game boys).  Only items on the list will be accepted.
 
The Electronics Recycling Collection is sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension and the Stephenson County Health Department.  For more information about the event please call the University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County at (815) 235-4125.
 

City of Freeport Meetings
  • City Council regular meeting to be held on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 6:00 pm in council chambers
  • Building Commission special meeting to be held on March 21, 2011 at 4:30 pm, City Hall Conference Room, 2nd Floor
  • Board of Fire and Police Commission regular meeting to be held on March 22, 2011 at 5:00 pm, Police Department Conference Room
  • Airport Commission regular meeting to be held on March 22, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Albertus Airport
  • ADA Commission special meeting to be held on March 23, 2011 at 5:30 pm at the RAMP Office, 2155 W. Galena Avenue
  • Cancellation Notice for the Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled on March 22, 2011 due to no petitions filed
  • Neighborhood Watch meeting schedule has been added to City website 
  •  

    Freeport Public Library Board of Trustees meeting to be held on March 16, 2011 at 6:00 pm in the Library Boardroom
    Agenda click here...
    Freeport Public Library's Building and Grounds Committee special meeting to be held on March 16, 2011 in the Library Boardroom
     
     

    City of Freeport Meetings Through March 10:
    Liquor Commission regular meeting will be held on March 10, 2011 at 4:00 pm in council chambers
    Ethics Commission regular meeting will  be held on March 10, 2011 at 4:30 pm in council chambers
    *cancelled=The ADA Commission meeting will be held on March 9, 2011 at 5:30 pm at the RAMP Office, 2155 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport, Illinois

    City of Freeport Feb Meetings:
    Airport Commission regular meeting to be held on February 22, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Albertus Airport
    Freeport Board of Fire and Police Commission regular meeting to be held on February 22, 2011 at 5:00 pm at the Police Department Conference Room
    Water and Sewer Commission regular meeting to be held on February 22, 2011 at 5:00 pm at City Hall Conference Room Second Floor
    Executive Committee of the City Council special meeting to be held on February 22, 2011 at 5:30 pm in council chambers
    City Council regular meeting to be held on February 22, 2011 at 6:00 pm in council chambers
    City Council special meeting to be held on February 22, 2011 at 6:30 pm in council chambers
    Building Commission special meeting to be held on February 24, 2011 at 6:00 pm in council chambers
    Please note as previously posted, the Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled on February 22, 2011 has been canceled
     

    City of Freeport Meetings:
     
    Neighborhood Watch meeting to be held on February 14, 2011 at 6:00 pm at Schwarz Funeral Chapel.
     Agenda click here...
     
    In addition, notices have been posted for cancellation of the following:
    Foreign Fire Insurance Board regular meeting scheduled for February 9, 2011
    Liquor Commission regular meeting scheduled for February 10, 2011
     

    • Airport Commission regular meeting will be held January 25, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Albertus Airport
    • Water and Sewer Commission regular meeting will be held January 25, 2011 at 5:00 pm in council chambers
    • Historic Preservation cancellation of meeting scheduled on January 25, 2011
    • Board of Fire and Police Commission cancellation of meeting scheduled on January 25, 2011
    • Freeport Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting scheduled on February 10, 2011 at 5:30 pm in council chambers
    • Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled on February 10, 2011 at 6:30 pm in council chambers

    City of Freeport Meetings:
     
      Freeport Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees regular meeting to be held on January 19, 2011 at 9:00 am
    Freeport Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees regular meting to be held on January 19, 2011 at 11:00 am

     
    Current City Freeport City Council regular meeting is on January 3, 2011 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers
    Freeport Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting will be on January 6, 2011 at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers
    Cancellation notice for the regular meeting of the Freeport Planning Commission scheduled on January 6, 2011 at 6:30 pm
    of Freeport Meetings
    (Updated weekly)
     
    A special meeting will be held for the Board of Fire and Police Commission on December 21, 2010 at 5:00 pm in the Freeport Police Department Conference Room, 320 W. Exchange Street, Freeport, Illinois.
    The Financial Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 9:30 am at the Stewart Centre, 50 West Douglas Street, 7th Floor Conference Room.
    Financial Advisory Committee agenda click here...
     Freeport City Council special meeting agenda to be held on Monday, December, 2010 at 7:30 pm in council chambers
    Council Agenda click here...
    Neighborhood Watch Meeting at Schwarz to be held on Monday, December 13, 2010 at 6:00 pm
    Neighborhood Watch info click here...
    Airport Commission regular meeting agenda to be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Albertus Airport
    Airport Commission agenda click here...
    A cancellation notice was posted for the Board of Fire and Police Commission meeting for December 14, 2010.
     
    Freeport Fire Department Foreign Fire Insurance Board regular meeting to be held on December 14, 2010 at 9:00 am at Fire Station Park Blvd
    Freeport Public Library Board of Trustees meeting to be held on December 15, 2010 at 6:00 pm at the Freeport Public Library Boardroom
     
     
     

     
    City of Freeport Meetings:
     
    City Council Meeting Agenda for October 18, 2010

    Freeport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee Special Meeting for October 19, 2010
    Meeting notice click here

    Freeport Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees regular meeting to be held on October 21, 2010*This meeting has been cancelled*

    Police Pension Agenda click here cancelled
    Freeport Firefighter's Pension Fund Board of Trustees regular meeting to be held on October 21, 2010

    Firefighters Pension Agenda click here
    Freeport Fire Department Foreign Fire Insurance Board regular meeting to be held on October 21, 2010

    Foreign Fire Meeting Agenda click here

    Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting to be held on October 26, 2010

    HPC Agenda  Special Mtg info click here


    The following meeting has been canceled:  Residential Housing Advisory Board meeting for October 21, 2010


     

     
    City of Freeport Meetings:
     
    City Council Meeting Agenda for October 18, 2010

    Freeport Public Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee Special Meeting for October 19, 2010
    Meeting notice click here
     
     

    City of Freeport Meetings
     
    City Council regular meeting to be held on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers
    Council Agenda click here
    Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting to be held on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers
     
     
     
     

    City of Freeport Meetings:
     
    **New Postings for September and October updated as of Sept. 25, 2010 below**
     
     
     The Regular meeting of the Freeport Planning Commission scheduled for Oct. 7, 2010 HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
     Airport Commission Meeting September 28, 2010
     
    Water & Sewer Commission September 28, 2010
     
    Board of Fire and Police Commission regular meeting to be held on September 28, 2010 at 5:00 in the Police Department Conference Room
    Agenda click here...
    Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting to be held on October 12, 2010 at 7:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of City Hall Building
    HPC Agenda  click here...
     
     
     

    City of Freeport Meetings:
     
    Board of Fire and Police Commission regular meeting to be held on September 28, 2010 at 5:00 in the Police Department Conference Room
    Agenda click here...
    Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting to be held on October 12, 2010 at 7:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of City Hall Building
    HPC Agenda  click here...

    City of Freeport September 2010 Meetings:    
     
    Agenda for City Council regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers
    Agenda click here
    Agenda for Planning Commission regular meeting to be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers
    Agenda click here
    Cancellation Notice for regular meeting of the Freeport Board of Zoning Appeals that was scheduled on September 9, 2010 at 5:30 pm
    Info click here
    the Liquor Commission regular meeting to be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 4:00 pm in council chambers. 
    Links to the City of Freeport Council Agenda are available at www.cityoffreeport.org
     
     

     Freeport City Council special meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 5:00 pm in the Council Chambers.
     
     

    The City of Freeport Water and Sewer Commission meets on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at 5:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 230 W. Stephenson Street.
     

    The Freeport City Council meets on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 6:00 pm.  An executive session was added.
     


    The Freeport Fire Department Foreign Fire Insurance Board meeting will be held on August 19, 2010 at 9:00 am at Fire Station #1, 904 S. Park Boulevard

    City of Freeport - Flood Update
     
     
    VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Anyone wishing to volunteer their efforts should call- CONTACT AT 815-233-4357 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Food Pantries continue to need donations of non-perishable food items.
     
    CLEAN-UP KITS - Please pick-up at the Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange, FACC , 514 S. Chicago, and NW Chapter of American Red Cross, 224 Galena Avenue
     
    CURBSIDE PICK-UP FLOOD DAMAGED ITEMS - Residents of Freeport are being notified to place flood damaged items at the curb. Please keep in mind the volume that will be generated throughout the city so only items damaged by the flood should be placed at the curb. Beginning Monday, August 1, 2010, crews will begin picking up flood damaged items to be hauled away. You must get the flood damaged items to the curb for pick up. This debris pickup will only be on a short term basis, so it is important to have your flood damaged items at the curb by Monday, August 1.
     
    INSURANCE - Due to recent flooding in Stephenson County and the surrounding area, many residences and businesses have been affected by flooding. Recently, the Emergency Management Agency has received complaints regarding flood victims and insurance adjusters processing flood claims. The following link to the Illinois Department of Insurance is a valuable resource for providing consumers with general information and guidance about insurance coverage and laws:
     
    http://insurance.illinois.gov/homeinsurance/disasters_flood.asp
     
    http://insurance.illinois.gov/homeinsurance/disasters_contact.asp
     
    For more information you can contact the Consumer Assistance Hotline Toll Free at 866-445-5364 or the Consumer Services Section at 312-814-2427.
     
    FURNITURE DRIVE FOR FREEPORT FLOOD RELIEF - A furniture drive to offer relief to Freeport Residents affected by the flooding will be held on August 14 and 15 at the former Menards building at the Lincoln Mall (pick-up dates scheduled for August 21 and 22 for people who have completed a Flood Damage Assessment Form) to view further information, click on this link: Flyer on Furniture Drive for Freeport Flood Relief
     
    July 30, 2010 - Press Release from City of Freeport and Emergency Management
     
    July 29, 2010 at 3:00 pm - Press Release from City of Freeport and Emergency Management
     
    July 28, 2010 - Information for Non-Profit Organizations Concerning Disaster Relief and Damage Assessment
     
    July 27, 2010 at 11:00 am - Press Release from City of Freeport and Emergency Management
     
    July 26, 2010 at 6:00 pm - Stephenson County Emergency Management Press Release
     
    July 26, 2010 at 6:00 pm - Press Release from City of Freeport including Flood Assessment Form and Stephenson County Health Department Clean Up
     
    July 26, 2010 - Information to enroll in on-line service to receive public safety news
     
    July 26, 2010 - Flood Press Release as of Monday
     
    July 25, 2010 - Flood Press Release as of Sunday
     
    July 24, 2010 - Cleaning Up After Flood by County Health Department
     
    If you are a citizen and need to fill out a form for your damages, please see this link - Flood Damage Assessment Form. Please complete form, then bring or mail to City of Freeport Mayor's Office, 230 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032.
     
    Once the address is registered in the disaster assessment log, individuals with an assistance request should call (815) 233-4357 CONTACT, between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday. CONTACT has agreed to accept the calls, interview the caller and refer the caller to the social appropriate agency which can provide the requested service.
     
    Meg Zuravel, City Clerk
    City of Freeport
    230 West Stephenson Street
    Freeport, IL 61032

    NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
     – 1st and 6th WARDS –
    SCHWARTZ FUNERAL CHAPEL
    608 SOUTH PARK BOULEVARD
    FREEPORT, IL 61032
    MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2010
    6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Neighborhood Watch at Schwartz Agenda click here

    City of Freeport Meetings
     
     Freeport City Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 6:00 pm in council chambers.
     Council Agenda click here
    The ADA Commission meeting scheduled on August 11, 2010 has been cancelled.
    **Info about Flood cleanup can be found at:

     

    Emergency Meeting of the Freeport City Council July 26, 2010

    By Keith Bardell

     

         Local tv news crews and news organizations, including SeeFreeNews.com, attended the Emergency Freeport City Council meeting on Monday July 26.  Not in attendance, and noticeably absent, was anyone from FEMA.     Discussed were the steps toward disaster relief that had already taken place, and solidifying the steps toward the clean-up.  

     

    “In about two weeks we should know what FEMA will do (for the flood victims.)”  said Freeport Mayor George Gaulrapp.

        Dumpsters will be placed in various locations throughout the city of Freeport over the next couple of weeks.  The locations of the dumpsters will be posted daily on the city’s website, www.cityoffreeport.org.   The locations will change daily, so residents are encouraged to check the website for current dumpster locations.  Residents are asked not to put sofas or appliances in the dumpster, but rather along side or on the curb.

         The assessment phase of the disaster Unified Command has begun and flood victims are asked to follow the following instructions to be included:

    1. Residents and business owners inside the City of Freeport please call 815-235-8200 between 8:30 and 4:30 M-F.
    2. Stephenson County residents and business owners (not in Freeport) please call 815-599-0344 M-F.

         Callers will be asked to provide:

    The address affected

    Type of business  (own,rent, etc.)

    Depth of water in basement

    Water on first floor

    Living area in basement??

    Insurance information

    Structural damage

    Contact phone number

    Remember to also keep receipts, pictures or video of the damage.  Residents who need assistance but don’t know who to call may call the Fire Department non-emergency number at 815-235-8222.  Tetanus immunizations are available at the Health Dept. on 10 W. Linden, Freeport.  Residents may also go to www.nixle.com  to receive updates via phone/text messaging.

         A few residents voiced their concerns at the council meeting, with one resident whom was also in the flooding that took place in 2007.  Stacy Lien, of Freeport, says that she received assistance from FEMA the last time in about 90-120 days, but is worried about this time, since she is now a widow and has physical limitations that may hamper her ability to do much of the cleanup herself.  

         Residents may also call CONTACT of Northwestern Illinois at 815-233-4357, for questions about disaster assessment.

     

    Freeport City Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 6:00 pm in council chambers.
     
    The ADA Commission meeting scheduled on August 11, 2010 has been cancelled.
     
     

     

    City of Freeport Mettings through July 27

     

    City Council for the regular meeting to be held on July 19, 2010 at 6:00 pm in council chambers
    Firefighter's Pension Fund Board of Trustees to be held on July 20, 2010 at 9:00 am in council chambers
    Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees to be held on July 20, 2010 at 11:00 am in council chambers
    Freeport Board of Fire and Police Commission for the meeting to be held on July 27, 2010 at 5:00 pm in the Police Department conference room

     
     
     
     

    Water and Sewer Commission regular meeting to be held on June 29, 2010 at 5:00 pm in council chambers
    Freeport Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting to be held on July 8, 2010 at 5:30 pm in council chambers
    Freeport Board of Fire and Police Commission special meeting to be held on July 20, 2010 at 3:00 pm in PD conference room
     
     

    Liquor Commission regular meeting scheduled on July 8, 2010 at 4:00 pm in the Freeport, Illinois Council Chambers.

    Agenda: click here......

     

    Foreign Fire Insurance Board for meeting to be held on June 17, 2010 at 904 S. Park Blvd at 9:00 am
    Board of Fire and Police Commission regular meeting to be held on June 22, 2010 at the Police Department Conference Room at 5:00 pm
     

    Current City of Freeport Agenda
     June 2010
     
    Airport Commission for special meeting to be held on June 1, 2010 at 5:30 pm at Albertus Airport
    Historic Preservation Commission for special meeting to be held on June 8, 2010 at 7:30 am in council chambers
    Freeport Board of Zoning Appeals for regular meeting to be held on June 10, 2010 at 5:30 pm in council chambers
    Please note, the regular meeting of the Freeport Planning Commission scheduled on June 10, 2010 has been canceled
     

    Notice of a public hearing for

    Proposed Appropriation Ordinance FY 2010-2011
    for the City of Freeport, Illinois

     

    The City of Freeport will conduct a public hearing on its Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.  This hearing will be held on Monday, June 7, 2010, at
    6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 230 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, Illinois.

     

    Copies of Ordinance #2010-33, Appropriation Ordinance Fiscal Year 2010-2011 for the City of Freeport, Illinois are available on the website at http://www.cityoffreeport.org/Ordinances%20&%20Resolutions/APPROPRIATION%2020102011.pdf for meeting dates of May 3, 2010 and May 17, 2010.  A copy is available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office during regular business hours. 

     

    Anyone wishing to express comments or concerns should attend the public hearing or submit a written comment to the Mayor’s Office, City of Freeport, 230 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, Illinois prior to the public hearing.

     
     
     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    City Council for the regular meeting to be held on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers  Council Agenda May3 2010
     

    Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting to be held on May 6, 2010 at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers  click here
     

    Planning Commission regular meeting to be held on May 6, 2010 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers  click here
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     Archives:
     
     
    Airport Commission for the regular meeting scheduled on April 27, 2010  click here
     

    Board of Fire & Police Commission for the regular meeting scheduled on April 27, 2010 click here
     

    Water and Sewer Commission for the regular meeting scheduled on April 27, 2010  click here