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City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met March 3

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

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

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Alderman Urbina participating in the meeting via conference bridge; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.

The committee reviewed the minutes of the February 10, 2025 meeting. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2025 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. Questions were asked and answered respectively. Alderman Patti made a motion to pay the Warrants and Vouchers; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion 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. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Johnson. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion 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. 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-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. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion 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. 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 for approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU 73 for Public Works Employees. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Mayor Sherwin opened a discussion to approve Parking Lot Agreement Between City of Northlake and TW Constructors. 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 the appointment of Ismael Jimenez as Finance Director. Alderman Straube 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 for approval of route for supply main to main pumping station.

The engineering firm gave four alternatives. It was agreed to approve Alternative #2. Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. 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 6:48 P.M.

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