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The ordinance changes specify that swimming or wading in Lake Victoria is an ordinance violation and replace the word \"boat\" with the broader term \"watercraft\" so the code covers non‑boat craft. The council also confirmed that watercraft using electric trolling motors not exceeding 55 pounds of thrust are permitted, while larger electric motors and gas engines remain prohibited on Lake Victoria because of its size.
Staff said the amendments are wording clarifications rather than substantive new permissions and that the city will continue to require permits from the city clerk for special events where alcohol is served. The council approved the ordinances by roll call as part of the meeting's consent for parks items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7 21 2025 South Beloit City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved amendments to park ordinances clarifying that swimming and wading in Lake Victoria are violations, that \"watercraft\" replaces \"boat\" in the code, and that electric trolling motors up to 55 pounds thrust are permitted while larger gas or electric motors remain prohibited.","taxTitle","South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois","taxId",52026,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6148128,"Council bans sale of unregulated THC‑infused food and beverages, citing child access concerns",296,3097000,3393000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5518578-0b3016613fe35171e3dc6ce0e848c9f3&start=3097&end=3393","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5518578-0b3016613fe35171e3dc6ce0e848c9f3/thumbnail_3097000.jpg","/articles/6148128/South-Beloit/Winnebago-County/Illinois/Council-bans-sale-of-unregulated-THCinfused-food-and-beverages-citing-child-access-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6148128-16746a1371bad5268a0189cc40756960/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163168&Signature=GoS-uVYoYOYurHbfYjmVW5WEpXxCYCSf~60yHx0ayAh27tTAfc6IkQu1fwYSyH1Apfp-LlocoYP8IsqMpawT1GFUouDI-957Es25Lh~CssHXH1xeQlRPFHKafVPofxhAGt9sfmayAPje-30rdJmXBBAj7UPylkDkSxQCMvQPgkl9-GQqSULZVbWvExWPvlnHXCzvnF1-3y4LX1H5nanCixmhL~kOnJtNROrphwIU6FTstzVDiRHjF-GnhmIVJG7ZlhoGzExWGu1UjasVmu3udKWe6YflSFMg2VOVw0CZGAYRm6VGZHoAi3B6tsgNdyU-5i-ML5bj9N1f41d~Kyv5Sw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South Beloit City Council voted 3–2 on July 20 to prohibit possession, transfer and sale of unregulated food or beverage products infused with cannabis derivatives (commonly called delta‑8 and delta‑9 products) within city limits.
Council reopened the item by a motion to reconsider and then debated whether a local ban was needed now. Supporters cited concerns about easy access that could pose a risk to children and said locally banning unregulated products would close a gap between regulated dispensaries and unregulated retail sales at convenience stores. Opponents, including one councilmember who cast the sole no vote at the prior meeting, said they had not seen evidence of enforcement problems and worried the city was preempting the state.
The police chief told the council he has not seen a local enforcement problem but acknowledged an unregulated market could increase availability to minors; he said some purchasers enjoy the products while also expressing concern that lack of regulation raises the risk of child access. The council passed the ordinance by recorded vote 3 in favor, 2 opposed. The ordinance amends chapter 62 (offenses and miscellaneous provisions), article 3 (offenses against public peace and safety), to prohibit possession, transfer and sale of unregulated THC‑infused food and beverage products.
City staff said the item began after concerns from a local dispensary and public interest because some unregulated products are sold near schools. Staff had earlier asked the city's legal advisor to research the subject and presented findings to council before the vote.","The South Beloit City Council voted 3–2 to prohibit possession, transfer and sale of unregulated cannabis‑infused food and beverage products (delta‑8/delta‑9 products) after a reconsideration motion and debate about whether local action is needed while state law evolves.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6148133,"City finance director: new 1% sales tax could fund roughly $2 million in annual road projects",53,1127000,1180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5518578-0b3016613fe35171e3dc6ce0e848c9f3&start=1127&end=1180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5518578-0b3016613fe35171e3dc6ce0e848c9f3/thumbnail_1127000.jpg","/articles/6148133/South-Beloit/Winnebago-County/Illinois/City-finance-director-new-1-sales-tax-could-fund-roughly-2-million-in-annual-road-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6148133-874fa1be6cb0c9031649ba0089e8ec1a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163168&Signature=B~dK4PcTf-a3rpxnp8WKASua3htX2dIt8n3H5yjhndIRaOPnZZu6607FcsXsYPs9fnngDyU6hunme8nApm~7TSgnk5piNQ-r~giKqJRoCbG9y4jApBUbAc9EH6pJHHJj9OKYSh~4wnY2gGOzbNMFXL9ojOfn0pAkykM~mvRPrUNQniSANfBVgzFNGa3XW2-Bo3oyK5pFPnWwyV6GSpQ7p01G8E3ooJjDJimzwQaszRgAzfo3ImWhHBJX6pzMXu9Hq5NYQF-br0PgTx8Tv~4SeqZfTqqnjik-4oZZsEGUgOxHE2KsluiyYJN2QkPn3vXsebgtyU90xa-wBkMazFW6PQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Beloit's finance staff told the council on July 20 that preliminary distributions of a newly enacted 1% sales tax have yielded $502,000 through July and that, when annualized and combined with motor fuel tax receipts, the city could direct roughly $2 million annually toward road projects.
Finance staff said the $502,000 figure represents distributions received from April through July and that, annualized, the revenue could approach $1.1 million to $1.2 million for a full 12 months. When combined with state motor fuel tax receipts (MFT) the staff estimated roughly $2 million in annual road funding could be available.
The finance director cautioned council that some revenue categories have shifted year to year: sales tax receipts are about $170,000 higher year to date than the same period last year, while use tax receipts are about $90,000 lower. The director said those allocations are decided by the state and sometimes reclassify use tax into sales tax distributions.
Staff also reported the city's general fund year‑to‑date position through June showed a $1.47 million surplus compared with $1.19 million a year earlier, driven by higher revenues and lower expenses in part because of timing differences in cannabis rebate payments. The council received investment and cash‑flow notes, including that maturing certificates of deposit are earning less interest than a year ago and interest income is expected to be lower next fiscal year if rates remain reduced.","The city reported it has received $502,000 in 1% sales tax distributions through July; when annualized and combined with motor fuel tax funds the department projects roughly $2 million per year available for roads, a substantial increase over prior budget expectations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6148137,"Council debates rental registry proposal to track landlords and address unpermitted multifamily conversions",470,1749000,2219000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5518578-0b3016613fe35171e3dc6ce0e848c9f3&start=1749&end=2219","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5518578-0b3016613fe35171e3dc6ce0e848c9f3/thumbnail_1749000.jpg","/articles/6148137/South-Beloit/Winnebago-County/Illinois/Council-debates-rental-registry-proposal-to-track-landlords-and-address-unpermitted-multifamily-conversions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6148137-1cbe67e2cf595abeb5a2b7940938d203/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163168&Signature=hRiAQZaT3Ccf~4U1lius4PT25qW24z3kWbjqCvSQ0hsrTSskMSBxXoW3~BuDihvwyO35hHIrJFMZ2DE40VHgoU0u~RAqfJhr~f1TuvIwmY70ISmM-vrxhRzi1vXlXpzP~IMbjlBrg-KbY7a0slFlMpDZ8sZNpgbMBz7moXnnHg1qC2ZPGpEGwRPZTup8K6sC2ASLrTnw2Kgy2a0MOTLAwt1Yg4OH4ZgJuAusEvZaPpqeIRuMDjy1VwCrwewLDw11UA21DDzJLhAndcybx3CgrP7T729L4M7SQU1TliBL149mRu~HkYhyEtd-Lm3cY8m06gn0PV5azcMt~oeK7nVTZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Beloit councilmembers and staff on July 20 debated a proposed ordinance to create a city registry of rental properties intended to improve communication with landlords, identify unpermitted multifamily conversions and provide emergency contact information.
City staff said the proposal is a simple, free registration to collect ownership and contact details, not a multi‑page licensing or crime‑free housing regime. The city's attorney and community development staff described the ordinance as a baseline inventory tool that would let staff reach owners quickly for repairs or emergency access and help with enforcement when properties are found to be occupied in violation of zoning.
Council members and community stakeholders discussed alternatives. Commissioner Prentiss and others said they preferred a more extensive Woodstock model that imposes sanctions after repeated violations and provides stronger enforcement, noting it targets problem landlords. Staff and the city attorney said Woodstock's program is administratively lengthy and resource intensive; the city's community development operation is small and would likely need outside contracting to run an elaborate licensing and enforcement program.
Staff and residents described practical problems the registration aims to solve: deeds not recorded after private transfers, owners living out of state or out of town, and owners using tenant addresses that prevent proper legal notice. Staff said Illinois state statute requires legal notices be sent to the property owner of record (the deed), which sometimes is out of date; a registry would provide up‑to‑date contacts for quicker response.
Staff said the ordinance includes a provision that registration is required for any residential rental, including units created by informal conversion of single‑family homes to multiple units. Council did not record a final vote on the ordinance during the meeting; staff said the version before council had been amended to lower the local agent age to 18 and to clarify administrative adjudication for registration violations will be handled under the city's existing administrative adjudication code (section 34‑134).","Council and staff debated a proposed residential rental registration ordinance intended to create a simple, free registry of rental properties and emergency contacts; staff said it is not a punitive licensing program and warned a more robust Woodstock‑style enforcement system would exceed staff capacity.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6148143,"South Beloit council to release Illinois Fire Chiefs Association study on department response",812,226000,1038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5518578-0b3016613fe35171e3dc6ce0e848c9f3&start=226&end=1038","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5518578-0b3016613fe35171e3dc6ce0e848c9f3/thumbnail_226000.jpg","/articles/6148143/South-Beloit/Winnebago-County/Illinois/South-Beloit-council-to-release-Illinois-Fire-Chiefs-Association-study-on-department-response","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6148143-ef5e88ae5c54d14e4a524366c4f2a5a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163168&Signature=cyLzsPRGMpvAvqk5XFIYplQtlBPv9xxihQiYJa9cTLxncuDBfhk6W4Vcv0CsDBtf2AUjBAzkJk1kZuo42I7lbQU9TsbZhzHU8EParmqcQfezJqqJr1rHFvcKUO1PqzhFNB8pWv~TXxIvovDBfljOsIh3n1y-ELU7ocGbJ8fv3g1es7IUXW4S85BL6Ze11U8Th1R5ZHgoPBmxAx6gKSJi2jPZ9Rij5qVx98e~6UHifhqfUuHNBaXrJsKWNPlJvnb33fS-bwi-dNw5IzFdpVGcDF9ky2bNPciP72QMcHwxMjKrH~f3JthwwbOx4e-ZXRIkIYh~xUjwlCrcS~oqmpqnBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Beloit city officials told residents on July 20 that an independent study by the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association of regional fire response and the city's fire agreement is complete and the city will publish the report when it is received.
The study, the mayor and city staff said during public comment and the staff report, evaluated call times, existing agreements and equipment and met with area fire chiefs. Officials said the city requested a review of legal and operational issues tied to cross‑jurisdictional service and that the association's report will document findings and recommendations.
Several residents raised concerns during public comment about perceived delays in fire response to a recent alarm at Clark School. Mayor (unnamed) and staff explained the ambulance arrived quickly, said the initial on‑scene report indicated a false alarm, and that mutual‑aid apparatus return if a call is declared a false alarm. Staff repeated that the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association study would analyze call timing and related documents and be made public when issued.
City staff said the association completed an initial document review and interviews with local chiefs, including Dan Keys and Jason Griffin. The staff described that as the study's Phase 1 and said the firm is preparing a written report (Phase 2). The city said it requested the consultants to present the report to the council because the topic has been widely discussed, but that consultants typically deliver the final report by email and do not always make an in‑person presentation.
Officials said the study will address a list of objectives the city provided, including contingency options if existing agreements fail and legal questions about cross‑state or cross‑county stationing of units. Staff and the mayor cautioned the council that the Illinois Supreme Court appeal in an unrelated demolition case (Garden Hotel litigation) remains pending and that the city is continuing collection and litigation activity on that front.
The city did not provide specific projected completion dates for the study in the meeting but said the report would be posted and distributed to the public when it is received and that the city would notify the public if the consultants agree to present their findings in a future council meeting.","City officials said an independent Illinois Fire Chiefs Association study examining regional fire response and the city's agreement with outside providers will be completed and made public; staff described the report as a document the city will receive and distribute rather than one the consultants will present unless scheduled.","actionData","errors"]

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