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City of Northlake City Council met March 3

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 JOHNSON

ALDERMAN GROCHOWSKI

ALDERMAN PATTI

PRESENT VIA CONFERENCE BRIDGE: ALDERMAN URBINA

ABSENT: ALDERMAN CONTRERAS

ALDERMAN SOSA

OTHERS PRESENT: KEN BERES, CHIEF OF POLICE

TONY FACIANO, PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT

KEVIN STERK, CITY ATTORNEY

Mayor Sherwin presented the minutes of the city council meeting held on February 10, 2025.

Alderman Patti made a motion to accept the minutes of the city council meeting held on February 10, 2025; 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 FEBRUARY 10, 2025 CARRIED

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

Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN CONTRERAS

ALDERMAN SOSA

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO ACCEPT THE WARRANTS AND VOUCHERS CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-07-2025; A Resolution Supporting the Renewal of a Class 6b Real Estate Tax Assessment Application by FRG-XD-IL2, LP for the Property Located at 11697 West Grand Avenue, Northlake, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. 

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN CONTRERAS

ALDERMAN SOSA

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-07-2025; A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RENEWAL OF A CLASS 6B REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENT APPLICATION BY FRG-XD-IL2, LP FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11697 WEST GRAND AVENUE, NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-08-2025; A Resolution Approving an Agreement Between the City of Northlake and FRG-X-IL2, LP with Respect to the Property Located at 11697 West Grand Avenue, Northlake, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN CONTRERAS

ALDERMAN SOSA

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-08-2025; A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE AND FRG-X-IL2, LP WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11697 WEST GRAND AVENUE, NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-09-2025; A Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a Grant Application for Cook County Invest in Cook Funds for the Victoria Drive Resurfacing Project, Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Urbina. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN CONTRERAS

ALDERMAN SOSA

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-09-2025; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR COOK COUNTY INVEST IN COOK FUNDS FOR THE VICTORIA DRIVE RESURFACING PROJECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-10-2025; A Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a Grant Application for Cook County Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Victoria Drive Water Main Improvements Project, Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Grochowski.

Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. 

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN CONTRERAS

ALDERMAN SOSA

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-10-2025; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE VICTORIA DRIVE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve having 2 Public Works vehicles sold by public auction through Obenhauf Auction Service; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN CONTRERAS

ALDERMAN SOSA

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE HAVING 2 PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION THROUGH OBENHAUF AUCTION SERVICE CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-04-2025; An Ordinance Regulating Solicitation and Amending Section 3-5-4 of the Northlake City Code; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN CONTRERAS

ALDERMAN SOSA

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-04-2025; AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SOLICITATION AND AMENDING SECTION 3-5-4 OF THE NORTHLAKE CITY CODE CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-05-2025; An Ordinance Regulating the Repair of Roofs on Single Family Residences and Amending Title 8, Chapter 2 of the Northlake City Code; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN CONTRERAS

ALDERMAN SOSA

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-05-2025; AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE REPAIR OF ROOFS ON SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 2 OF THE NORTHLAKE CITY CODE CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion for approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU 73 for Public Works Employees; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN CONTRERAS

ALDERMAN SOSA

NAYS: NONE

MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH SEIU 73 FOR PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Parking Lot Agreement Between City of Northlake and TW Constructors; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN CONTRERAS

ALDERMAN SOSA

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE PARKING LOT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NORTHLAKE AND TW CONSTRUCTORS CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve the appointment of Ismael Jimenez as Finance Director; seconded by Alderman Straube. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN CONTRERAS

ALDERMAN SOSA

NAYS: NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF ISMAEL JIMENEZ AS FINANCE DIRECTOR CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve route for supply main to main pumping station; seconded by Alderman Straube. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

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

ABSENT: ALDERMAN CONTRERAS

ALDERMAN SOSA

NAYS: NONE

A MOTION TO APPROVE ROUTE FOR SUPPLY MAIN TO MAIN PUMPING STATION CARRIED

Alderman Patti made a motion to go into Executive Session; seconded by Alderman Feldmann.

A resident came forward to convey interest in participating in any conservation messaging within the City.

There being no further business, Alderman Straube made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.

MOTION TO ADJOURN CARRIED

MEETING ADJOURNED 7:21 P.M.

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