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City of Northlake City Council met Dec. 16

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 CONTRERAS 

ALDERMAN SOSA 

ALDERMAN GROCHOWSKI 

ALDERMAN PATTI 

PRESENT VIA CONFERENCE BRIDGE: ALDERMAN JOHNSON 

ABSENT: ALDERMAN FELDMANN 

ALDERMAN URBINA 

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 December 2, 2024. Alderman Patti made a motion to accept the minutes of the city council meeting held on December 2, 2024; seconded by Alderman Sosa. 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 DECEMBER 2, 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, CONTRERAS, SOSA, JOHNSON, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI 

ABSENT: ALDERMAN FELDMANN AND URBINA 

NAYS: NONE 

MOTION TO ACCEPT THE WARRANTS AND VOUCHERS CARRIED 

Mayor Sherwin wished everyone a Merry Christmas and noted the next meeting is on January 13, 2025. He also noted the City of Chicago had a budget with 62% increased spending, while the City of Northlake has a very balanced budget. 

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-13-2024; A Resolution Approving a Change in Terms Agreement Between the City of Northlake and First American Bank; seconded by Alderman Sosa. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. 

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN FELDMANN AND URBINA 

NAYS: NONE 

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-13-2024; A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CHANGE IN TERMS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE AND FIRST AMERICAN BANK CARRIED 

Alderman Contreras made a motion to approve Resolution R-14-2024; A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement Between the City of Northlake and Duke Secured Financing 2009-1 ALZ, LLC with Respect to the Property Located at 635 Northwest Avenue, Northlake, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. 

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN FELDMANN AND URBINA 

NAYS: NONE 

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-14-2024; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE AND DUKE SECURED FINANCING 2009-1 ALZ, LLC WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 635 NORTHWEST AVENUE, NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS CARRIED 

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-15-2024; A Resolution Honoring Leyden High School West Division on their 100th Anniversary; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. 

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN FELDMANN AND URBINA 

NAYS: NONE 

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-15-2024; A RESOLUTION HONORING LEYDEN HIGH SCHOOL WEST DIVISION ON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY CARRIED 

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-16-2024; A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Water and Sanitary Utility Services with the Town of Leyden; seconded by Alderman Sosa. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. 

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN FELDMANN AND URBINA 

NAYS: NONE 

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-16-2024; A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR WATER AND SANITARY UTILITY SERVICES WITH THE TOWN OF LEYDEN CARRIED 

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-17-2024; A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement Between the City of Northlake and Gusto Capital, LLC with Respect to the Property Located at 1260 Garnet Drive, Northlake, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Contreras. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. 

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN FELDMANN AND URBINA 

NAYS: NONE 

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-17-2024; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE AND GUSTO CAPITAL, LLC WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1260 GARNET DRIVE, NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS CARRIED 

A resident came forward with a question regarding one of the resolutions. 

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 7:16 P.M. 

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