City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met March 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
Roll Call:
Present: Alderman Straube
Alderman Grochowski
Alderman Patti
Present Via Conference Bridge: Alderman Feldmann
Alderman Contreras
Absent: Alderman Garcia
Alderman Johnson
Alderman Gonzalez
Others Present: Ken Beres, Chief Of Police
Tony Faciano, Superintendent Public Works
Carol Lampard, Finance Director
The committee reviewed the minutes of the February 14, 2022 meeting. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2022 meeting; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. 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 Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Under New Business:
Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion to approve Resolution R-03-2022; A Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a Grant Application for Cook County Invest in Cook Funds for the Hirsch Street Bridge Superstructure Replacement Project, Cook County, Illinois. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion to approve Resolution R-04-2022; A Resolution of the City of Northlake in Support of Tax Increment Financing. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Straube. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion to approve Ordinance O-02-2022; An Ordinance Establishing an Application Fee for Cannabis Related Businesses and Amending Title 3 of the Northlake City Code. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Straube. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion to approve Railroad Agreement. This agreement would permit Northlake to cross the railroad’s property to facilitate a water interconnection with Franklin Park. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Straube. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion regarding Phase I of Lead Water Service Line Replacement. This is mandated by the State of Illinois. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion regarding ADA Compliance at City Center. This is for the installation of an elevator. There was a cost analysis done and it was agreed to have architectural drawings completed and send the job out to bid.
Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion and motion to approve the Proposal for General Liability/Auto/Property Insurance from Alliant/Mesirow. Alderman Grochowski made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion to approve a proposal for tuckpointing at City Hall. This work has not been done since 1960. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion to approve the Engineer’s Recommendation to award the bid for 2022 Capital Improvements Project to R.W. Dunteman Co. in the amount of $5,893,651.00. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Contreras. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor. The motion carried.
Mayor Sherwin noted future projects at City Hall will include repairs/replacement of the front railings and ramp and to ensure they are ADA compliant, replacement of a burned-out HVAC unit, and replacement of the sprinkler system.
There being no further business, Alderman Patti made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor. The motion carried.
MEETING ADJOURNED 6:46 P.M.
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