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City of Fox Lake Council Meeting Minutes February 4, 2026 Mayor Tom Bednarek called the meeting to order at 6:30 and lead the Council in the pledge of allegiance. Roll call was taken with Mayor Bednarek, Alders Linke, Ault, Hartzheim, Thomas, Benz and Horetzki being present. Also present was Chief Olbinski, Director Thurk, Administrator Kelly Crombie who served as acting clerk for the meeting and consultant Brian Roemer from Ehlers. Crombie certified that the open meeting laws have been complied with. Linke seconded by Benz mo v ed to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2026 council meeting. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. No residents were present for public comment. Hartzheim seconded by Horetzki moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of paying the bills as audited for accounts payable check 46924-47016 totaling $1,220,388.35 including ACH withdrawal and payroll checks 63260-63303 totaling $48,372.58. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Brian Roemer of Ehlers discussed the water rate study his firm prepared for the City . Benz seconded by Linke moved to approve resolution 1-2026, a resolution approving refinancing two Board of Commissioners of Public Lands loans with ERGO Bank. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Benz seconded by Thomas to approve resolution 2-2026, a resolution creating a sponsor a day program at the Fox Lake pool for 2026. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. Benz seconded by Thomas moved to approve resolution 3-2026, a resolution establishing the Fox Lake Construction Task Force. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. Motion by Linke seconded by Ault to approve resolution 4-2026, a resolution approving a Board of Commissioners Loan in the Amount of $88,000. Alderman Linke read the motion aloud to the Council. The motion passed on a unanimous roll call vote with all members voting aye for the motion. Being no further business to come before the Council, Horetzki seconded by Ault moved to adjourn. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote and the Council adjourned at 7:22.