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City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Dec. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Alderman Feldmann

Alderman Straube

Alderman Sosa

Alderman Johnson

Alderman Grochowski

Alderman Patti

ABSENT: Alderman Contreras

Alderman Urbina

OTHERS PRESENT: Ken Beres, Chief Of Police

Tony Faciano, Public Works

Carol Lampard, Finance Director

Mayor Sherwin introduced Isabella Ortiz, Miss Northlake Latina Teen USA. She came to observe the City Council meeting.

The committee reviewed the minutes of the December 4, 2023 meeting. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2023 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 Sosa. 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 Grochowski. 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-26-2023; A Resolution Authorizing an Application for the Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding for the Rehabilitation of Wolf Road Between Lake Street and North Avenue, Cook County, Illinois. 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 approve Resolution R-27-2023; A Resolution Authorizing an Application for the Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding for the Rehabilitation of Northwest Avenue (South) Between North Avenue and 555 Northwest Avenue, Cook County, Illinois. Alderman Grochowski made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion to approve Resolution R-28-2023; A Resolution Authorizing an Application for the Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding for the Rehabilitation of Northwest Avenue (North) Between 555 Northwest Avenue and Grand Avenue, Cook County, Illinois. Alderman Feldmann made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion to approve Ordinance O-27-2023; An Ordinance Allowing the Sale of Alcohol to be a Permitted Use in the B-1, B-2, I-1 and I-2 Zoning Districts. 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 opened a discussion to approve the purchase of a 2024 Vactor 2100i Sewer Cleaner for $554,234.60. Alderman Grochowski made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion to approve the Police Chief Employment Agreement. 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 opened a discussion to approve Ordinance O-28-2023; An Ordinance Regarding the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance for the City of Northlake, Illinois. Alderman Patti made a motion approve; seconded by Alderman Sosa. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.

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 6:54 P.M.

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