City of Northlake City Council and Finance and Rules Committee met April 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the council and committee:
This was a combined meeting because of COVID-19 and was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, GARCIA, JOHNSON, GONZALEZ, AND PATTI
PRESENT VIA CONFERENCE BRIDGE:
ALDERMAN FELDMANN
ALDERMAN CONTRERAS
ALDERMAN GROCHOWSKI
OTHERS PRESENT:
CAROL LAMPARD, FINANCE DIRECTOR
MARK STERK, ATTORNEY
NORM NISSEN, CHIEF OF POLICE
DALE ROBERTS, SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC WORKS
TONY FACIANO, PUBLIC WORKS
Mayor Sherwin presented the minutes of the finance meeting held on March 16, 2020. Alderman Patti made a motion to accept the minutes of the finance meeting held on March 16, 2020; seconded by Alderman Straube. Mayor Sherwin asked if there were any additions or corrections. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor. The motion carried.
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 16, 2020 FINANCE AND RULES COMMITTEE MEETING CARRIED
Mayor Sherwin presented the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 16, 2020. Alderman Patti made a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 16, 2020; seconded by Alderman Gonzalez. Mayor Sherwin asked if there were any additions or corrections. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor. The motion carried.
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 16, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to accept the warrants and vouchers; seconded by Alderman Straube. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, GARCIA, JOHNSON, GONZALEZ, GROCHOWSKI, AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO PAY THE WARRANTS AND VOUCHERS CARRIED
Mayor Sherwin noted the gas company would be working underground in various spots in the city.
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-07-2020; An Ordinance Imposing a Municipal Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax and Amending Title 3, Chapter 2 of the Northlake City Code; seconded by Alderman Gonzalez. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, GARCIA, JOHNSON, GONZALEZ, GROCHOWSKI, AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-07-2020; AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A MUNICIPAL CANNABIS RETAILERS’ OCCUPATION TAX AND AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 2 OF THE NORTHLAKE CITY CODE CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-08-2020; An Ordinance Establishing a Procedure for the Revocation or Suspension of Business Licenses, Providing for the Imposition of Penalties and Amending Title 3, Chapter 1 of the Northlake City Code; seconded by Alderman Johnson. This would require a certain procedure including giving notice and a hearing before the city council. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, GARCIA, JOHNSON, GONZALEZ, GROCHOWSKI, AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-08-2020; AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS LICENSES, PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES AND AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 1 OF THE NORTHLAKE CITY CODE CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-09-2020; An Ordinance Regulating the Sale of Cannabis and Amending Title 3 of the Northlake City Code; seconded by Alderman Johnson. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, GARCIA, JOHNSON, GONZALEZ, GROCHOWSKI, AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-09-2020; AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE OF CANNABIS AND AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE NORTHLAKE CITY CODE CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-05-2020; A Resolution Approving a Master Pole Attachment Agreement with Chicago SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless; seconded by Alderman Contreras. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, GARCIA, JOHNSON, GONZALEZ, GROCHOWSKI, AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-05-2020; A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER POLE ATTACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-06-2020; A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property Commonly Known as 230 East Dickens in the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Contreras. The acquisition of this property will allow for future expansion of Kahl Park. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, GARCIA, JOHNSON, GONZALEZ, GROCHOWSKI, AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-06-2020; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 230 EAST DICKENS IN THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to refer Grievance #20-1 to the Hearing Officer; seconded by Alderman Straube. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, GARCIA, JOHNSON, GONZALEZ, GROCHOWSKI, AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO REFER GRIEVANCE #20-1 TO THE HEARING OFFICER CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve the Amendment to the Existing Lease for Sprint; seconded by Alderman Gonzalez. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, GARCIA, JOHNSON, GONZALEZ, GROCHOWSKI, AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING LEASE FOR SPRINT CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve the Engineer’s Recommendation to Award Bid to Fer-Pal for 12” Water Main CIP Lining Under RR (CBBEL Project No. 940032DC169); seconded by Alderman Johnson. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, GARCIA, JOHNSON, GONZALEZ, GROCHOWSKI, AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE THE ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BID TO FER-PAL FOR 12” WATER MAIN CIP LINING UNDER RR (CBBEL PROJECT NO. 940032DC169) CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve a proposal for paving work to be done at the Public Works Facility; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, GARCIA, JOHNSON, GONZALEZ, GROCHOWSKI, AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE A PROPOSAL FOR PAVING WORK TO BE DONE AT THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to consider billboard lease amendments; seconded by Alderman Johnson. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, GARCIA, JOHNSON, GONZALEZ, GROCHOWSKI, AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO CONSIDER BILLBOARD LEASE AMENDMENTS CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to award bid for painting of the water tower on Northwest Avenue; seconded by Alderman Contreras. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, GARCIA, JOHNSON, GONZALEZ, GROCHOWSKI, AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO AWARD BID FOR PAINTING OF THE WATER TOWER ON NORTHWEST AVENUE CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve a Raffle License to sell tickets for 2020 Queen of Hearts to the American Legion; seconded by Alderman Gonzalez. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, GARCIA,
JOHNSON, GONZALEZ, GROCHOWSKI, AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE A RAFFLE LICENSE TO SELL TICKETS FOR 2020 QUEEN OF HEARTS TO THE AMERIAN LEGION CARRIED
Mayor Sherwin stated the next City Council meeting will be on Monday, May 18, 2020; that we will attempt to reopen City Hall the first Monday in May; and that the next court date will be June 16, 2020.
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.
MOTION TO ADJOURN CARRIED
MEETING ADJOURNED 7:26 P.M.
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