City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Dec. 15
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: ALDERMAN STRAUBE
ALDERMAN FELDMANN
ALDERMAN SOSA
ALDERMAN JOHNSON
ALDERMAN GROCHOWSKI
ALDERMAN PATTI
PRESENT VIA CONFERENCE BRIDGE:
ALDERMAN CONTRERAS
ABSENT: ALDERMAN URBINA
OTHERS PRESENT: KEN BERES, CHIEF OF POLICE
TONY FACIANO, PUBLIC WORKS
ISMAEL JIMENEZ, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve participation by aldermen via conference bridge; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor. The motion carried.
The committee reviewed the minutes of the December 1, 2025 meeting. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 1, 2025 meeting; seconded by Alderman Sosa. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor. The minutes were approved.
Mayor Sherwin presented the Warrants and Vouchers. Alderman Patti made a motion to pay the Warrants and Vouchers; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Mayor Sherwin presented the Commission Expenditures. Alderman Patti made a motion to pay the Commission Expenditures; seconded by Alderman Sosa. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion to approve Ordinance O-26-2025; An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of 2025 Taxes Paid in the Year Beginning January 1, 2026 and Ending December 31, 2026 for the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois. The Mayor noted this is the 8th year without a tax increase. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion to table Ordinance 0-27-2025; An Ordinance Adopting the Annual Budget for Calendar Year 2026 for the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois until the City Council meeting which will immediately follow a public hearing at 6:45pm wherein the budget will be formally passed. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve tabling this Ordinance; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion to approve the purchase of a new 2026 Ford F250 Pickup Truck with 8′ Snowplow in the amount of $55,928.84. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Contreras. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion to approve Resolution R-23-2025; A Resolution Approving a Change in the Terms Agreement Between the City of Northlake and First American Bank. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Sosa. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Mayor Sherwin stated that he attended the ribbon cutting for the new ramp from 294 South onto North Avenue. This ramp will open on Saturday. The Lake Street bridge ramp will be completed next month.
There being no further business, Alderman Straube made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor. The motion carried.
MEETING ADJOURNED 6:35 P.M.
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