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City of Northlake City Council met Nov. 21

City of Northlake City Council met Nov. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Alderman Straube

Alderman Feldmann

Alderman Garcia

Alderman Johnson

Alderman Grochowski

Alderman Patti

ABSENT: Alderman Contreras

Alderman Urbina

OTHERS PRESENT: Ken Beres, Chief Of Police

Tony Faciano, Superintendent Public Works

Carol Lampard, Finance Director

Mark Sterk, City Attorney

Mayor Sherwin presented the minutes of the city council meeting held on November 7, 2022. Alderman Patti made a motion to accept the minutes of the city council meeting held on November 7, 2022; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin asked if there were any additions or corrections. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.

MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2022 CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to accept the minutes of the Budget Workshop held on November 14, 2022; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

ROLL CALL: Aldermen Straube, Feldmann, Garcia, Johnson, Grochowski And Patti

ABSENT: Alderman Contreras

Alderman Urbina

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE BUDGET WORKSHOP HELD ON NOVEMBER 14, 2022 CARRIED

There was a short swearing-in ceremony for a new Police Sergeant, Phil Gaske.

Alderman Patti made a motion to accept the Warrants and Vouchers; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

ROLL CALL: Aldermen Straube, Feldmann, Garcia, Johnson, Grochowski And Patti

Absent: Alderman Contreras

Alderman Urbina

NAYS: None

MOTION TO ACCEPT THE WARRANTS AND VOUCHERS CARRIED

Mayor Sherwin wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and reminded everyone that Winterfest is on December 9th from 5-8:30pm.

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve the purchase of a 2023 Sure Trac 7’ X 18’ Tilt Bed Equipment Trailer for Public Works; seconded by Alderman Straube. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

ROLL CALL: Aldermen Straube, Feldmann, Garcia, Johnson, Grochowski And Patti

Absent: Alderman Contreras

Alderman Urbina

NAYS: None

MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2023 SURE TRAC 7’ X 18’ TILT BED EQUIPMENT TRAILER FOR PUBLIC WORKS CARRIED

Alderman Grochowski made a motion to approve proposal for Automatic License Plate Reader; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

ROLL CALL: Aldermen Straube, Feldmann, Garcia, Johnson, Grochowski And Patti

ABSENT: Alderman Contreras

Alderman Urbina

NAYS: None

MOTION TO APPROVE PROPOSAL FOR AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READER CARRIED

Alderman Straube made a motion to approve the purchase of a new pump for King Arthur Lift Station; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

ROLL CALL: Aldermen Straube, Feldmann, Garcia, Johnson, Grochowski And Patti

ABSENT: Alderman Contreras

Alderman Urbina

NAYS: None

MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A NEW PUMP FOR KING ARTHUR LIFT STATION CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-13-2022; An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of the 2022 Tax Levy for the General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, of the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

ROLL CALL: Aldermen Straube, Feldmann, Garcia, Johnson, Grochowski And Patti

ABSENT: Alderman Contreras

Alderman Urbina

NAYS: NONE

ORDINANCE O-13-2022; AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2022 TAX LEVY FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2015, OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED

Alderman Straube made a motion to approve Ordinance O-15-2022; An Ordinance Adopting the Annual Budget for Calendar Year 2023 for the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll

ROLL CALL: Aldermen Straube, Feldmann, Garcia, Johnson, Grochowski And Patti

ABSENT: Alderman Contreras

Alderman Urbina

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-15-2022; AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 FOR THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-16-2022; An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of 2022 Taxes Paid in the Year Beginning January 1, 2023 and Ending December 31, 2023 for the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Straube. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

ROLL CALL: Aldermen Straube, Feldmann, Garcia, Johnson, Grochowski And Patti

ABSENT: Alderman Contreras

Alderman Urbina

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-16-2022; AN ORDINANCE FOR THE LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF 2022 TAXES PAID IN THE YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2023 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 FOR THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

A resident came forward to check on the results of the chicken referendum in the election on November 8th. As of today’s date, the yes votes are up by 1. If the referendum passes, City Council will discuss and vote. A committee will be formed to propose a plan going forward.

There being no further business, Alderman Straube made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.

MOTION TO ADJOURN CARRIED

MEETING ADJOURNED 7:30 P.M.

https://www.northlakecity.com/government/agendas-and-minutes/

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