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City of Northlake City Council met Dec. 2

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 CONTRERAS

ALDERMAN SOSA

ALDERMAN JOHNSON

ALDERMAN URBINA

ALDERMAN GROCHOWSKI

ALDERMAN PATTI

OTHERS PRESENT: KEN BERES, CHIEF OF POLICE

TONY FACIANO, PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDET

CAROL LAMPARD, FINANCE DIRECTOR

MARK STERK, CITY ATTORNEY

Mayor Sherwin presented the minutes of the city council meeting held on November 18, 2024.

Alderman Patti made a motion to accept the minutes of the city council meeting held on November 18, 2024; 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 18, 2024 CARRIED

Mayor Sherwin presented the minutes of the Budget Meeting held on November 20, 2024. Alderman Patti made a motion to accept the minutes of the budget meeting held on November 20, 2024; seconded by Alderman Urbina. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.

MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE BUDGET MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 20, 2024 CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to accept the Warrants and Vouchers; seconded by Alderman Sosa.

Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, SOSA, JOHNSON, URBINA, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO ACCEPT THE WARRANTS AND VOUCHERS CARRIED

Mayor Sherwin reminded everyone that Winterfest is this Friday, December 6th; fireworks and bonfire will be at 8:00 pm.

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-19-2024; An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of the 2025 Through 2031 Tax Levy for the $11,735,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, of the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Sosa.

Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor.

ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, SOSA, JOHNSON, URBINA, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-19-2024; AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2025 THROUGH 2031 TAX LEVY FOR THE $11,735,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2015, OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-20-2024; An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of the 2024 Tax Levy for the $11,735,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, of the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Urbina. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor.

ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, SOSA, JOHNSON, URBINA, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-20-2024; AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2024 TAX LEVY FOR THE $11,735,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2015, OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-21-2024; An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of the 2024 Through 2033 Tax Levy for the $154,000 General Obligation Covenant Bonds (SSA No. 5), Series 2024 of the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor.

ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, SOSA, JOHNSON, URBINA, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-21-2024; AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2024 THROUGH 2033 TAX LEVY FOR THE $154,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION COVENANT BONDS (SSA NO. 5), SERIES 2024 OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-22-2024; An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of 2024 Taxes Paid in the Year Beginning January 1, 2025 and Ending December 31, 2025 for the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. 

ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, SOSA, JOHNSON, URBINA, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-22-2024; AN ORDINANCE FOR THE LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF 2024 TAXES PAID IN THE YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 FOR THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-23-2024; An Ordinance Adopting the Annual Budget for Calendar Year 2025 for the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Sosa. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor.

ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, SOSA, JOHNSON, URBINA, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-23-2024; AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 FOR THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-12-2024; A Resolution Approving an Expenditure of Matching Funds for Traffic Signal Improvements at Wolf Road and Palmer Avenue, Section No. 23-00101-00-TL; Project No UXFQ(887); Job No. C-91-147-24 Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor.

ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, CONTRERAS, SOSA, JOHNSON, URBINA, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-12-2024; A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE OF MATCHING FUNDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT WOLF ROAD AND PALMER AVENUE, SECTION NO. 23-00101-00-TL; PROJECT NO UXFQ(887); JOB NO. C-91-147-24 COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED

There being no further business, Alderman Feldmann 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 7:07 P.M.

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