City Council approves security camera installation in bid for transportation vehicles

The Freeport City Council convened on April 7, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including security measures and a contract termination related to electrical aggregation services.

The meeting began with a discussion regarding the installation of security cameras as part of a bid proposal. Council members emphasized the importance of these cameras for enhancing security, particularly for transportation vehicles and to deter vandalism. The cameras are intended to monitor inappropriate behavior and ensure safety at the designated locations. Following the discussion, the council voted unanimously, with all eight members in favor, to approve the bid that includes the installation of these security cameras.

Next on the agenda was the discussion and possible adoption of Resolution 2025-32, which aimed to terminate the contract with Nordic for residential and small business electrical aggregation. City Manager Boyer informed the council that Nordic had already canceled the agreement, meaning that residents currently enrolled in the citywide aggregation program would be transitioned back to ComEd. Boyer indicated that this transition would likely occur within the next month, and no further action was required from the council at this time.

The meeting concluded with a clear understanding of the immediate actions regarding security enhancements and the electrical aggregation situation, ensuring that residents would be informed of the upcoming changes.