MINUTES OF THE 1,371ST MEETING OF
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE
HELD ON MONDAY JANUARY 4, 2010
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:15 P.M. Mayor Sherwin asked everyone to stand for the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: ALDERMAN FELDMANN DELGADO, PADILLA, NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI
ABSENT: ALDERMAN STRAUBE AND ALDERMAN PATTI
OTHERS PRESENT: FRED PAUL, TREASURER
JOANNE FLOISTAD, CITY CLERK
WILLIAM KABLER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
DENNIS KOLETSOS, CHIEF OF POLICE
DALE ROBERTS, SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
MIKE MCGRATH, CITY ATTORNEY
Mayor Sherwin presented the minutes of the regular meeting held on December 21, 2009. Alderman Feldmann made a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held on December 21, 2009; seconded by Alderman Riesterer 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 DECEMBER 21, 2009
CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARRIED
APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS AND OATHS;
PRESENTATIONS;
Alderman Grochowski made a motion to pay the warrants and vouchers if and when the funds become available; seconded by Alderman Padilla. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN FELDMANN DELGADO, PADILLA, NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI
ABSENT: ALDERMAN STRAUBE AND ALDERMAN PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO PAY THE WARRANTS AND VOUCHERS CARRIED
The next Public Safety and Public Works Committee meeting will be January 6, 2010.
NEW BUSINESS;
Alderman Feldmann made a motion to approve Ordinance O-01-2010; seconded by Alderman Delgado. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN FELDMANN DELGADO, PADILLA, NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI
ABSENT: ALDERMAN STRAUBE AND ALDERMAN PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-01-2010, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE RATES AND SEWER SERVICE RATES FOR THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED
Alderman Grochowski made a motion to approve Ordinance O-02-2010, seconded by Alderman Riesterer. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN FELDMANN DELGADO, PADILLA, NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI
ABSENT: ALDERMAN STRAUBE AND ALDERMAN PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-02-2010, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 1 IN THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS CARRIED
Alderman Padilla made a motion to approve Ordinance O-03-2010; seconded by Alderman Riesterer. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN FELDMANN DELGADO, PADILLA, NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI
ABSENT: ALDERMAN STRAUBE AND ALDERMAN PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-03-2010, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A ERTAIN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN BMAKAI HOLDINGS. LLC AND THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED (OHARE TOWING)
Alderman Padilla made a motion to approve Ordinance O-04-2010; seconded by Alderman Delgado. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN FELDMANN DELGADO, PADILLA, NESSLING,
RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI
ABSENT: ALDERMAN STRAUBE AND ALDERMAN PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-04-2010, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS (BMAKAI HOLDINGS, LLC) (10339 DICKENS) CARRIED
Mayor Sherwin talked about the FOP grievance. He stated one of the steps is to take the rievance to the City Council so it can be referred to the Hearing Officer. Alderman
Grochowski made a motion to refer the FOP Grievance to the Hearing Officer; seconded by Alderman Riesterer. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN FELDMANN DELGADO, PADILLA, NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI
ABSENT: ALDERMAN STRAUBE AND ALDERMAN PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO REFER THE FOP GRIEVANCE TO THE HEARING OFFICER CARRIED
Mayor Sherwin opened up the discussion to the public.
Ross Cristao, 132 Morse Drive said he noticed a water break on Saturday at 5:15 am. He called the Police Department. At 7:30 the first Public Works truck came. The water was not shut off until 8:09. The water came back on at 9:10. He wanted to know why it took 3 ½ hours to fix the break. Mayor Sherwin explained that it takes time to call the Public Works employees in on the weekend; they are not sleeping at the Public Works building. Locations need to be found. Dale Roberts said that the water is not shut off immediately because they do not want to have other residents without water. You don’t turn the water main off until you are digging because you don’t want to have contamination into the water lines.
George Hainault, 19 Wiltse drive asked about the water rates.
The owner of the store at Fullerton and Roy asked to apply for a liquor license. Mayor Sherwin said our ordinance states that the store has to be 100 feet from a park or church. Mayor Sherwin said that we will take a measurement and see where the store is located. He will send a copy of the ordinance to the store owner
Alderman Riesterer made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss real estate and personnel at 7:27 p.m.; seconded by Alderman Riesterer. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.
MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:27 CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 7:50 p.m
Alderman Riesterer made a motion to approve the Amendment to the Public Works Labor Contract; seconded by Alderman Delgado. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN FELDMANN DELGADO, PADILLA, NESSLING, RIESTERER
ABSENT: ALDERMAN STRAUBE AND ALDERMAN PATTI
ABSTAIN: ALDERMAN GROCHOWSKI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS LABOR CONTRACT CARRIED
There being no further business Alderman Riesterer made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Alderman Delgado. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.
MOTION TO ADJOURN CARRIED
MEETING ADJOURNED 7:58 P.M.
RESPECTULLY SUBMITTED,
JOANNE FLOISTAD, CITY CLERK