MINUTES OF THE 1,366TH MEETING OF
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE
HELD ON MONDAY OCTOBER 19, 2009
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Sherwin asked everyone to stand for the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN DELGADO, PADILLA, NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
ABSENT: FRED PAUL, TREASURER
OTHERS PRESENT: JOANNE FLOISTAD, CITY CLERK
DENNIS KOLETSOS, CHIEF OF POLICE
WILLIAM KABLER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
DALE ROBERTS, SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
MARK STERK, CITY ATTORNEY
Mayor Sherwin presented the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 5, 2009. Alderman Grochowski made a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 5, 2009; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin asked if there were any additions or corrections. There was one correction Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 5, 2009
CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARRIED
APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS AND OATHS;
PRESENTATIONS;
Sandra Nelson, Vice President for development of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital made a presentation on their new facility at York and Roosevelt Roads. This new facility is planned to be open in 2011.
Next on agenda was the swearing in of four new police officers.
Alderman Patti made a motion to pay the warrants and vouchers if and when the funds become available; seconded by Alderman Delgado. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN DELGADO, PADILLA, NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO PAY THE WARRANTS AND VOUCHERS CARRIED
Alderman Patti said there was a Public Safety and Public Works Committee meeting held on October 7, 2009. The signage ordinance was discussed and they came to a consensus and asked the Chief to incorporate some of our language and the language from another municipality’s ordinance into our ordinance. The next meeting will be January 7, 2009. Alderman Straube made a motion to accept the standing committee report; seconded by Alderman Riesterer. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor. The motion carried.
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT CARRIED
Mayor Sherwin reminded everyone about Boo Fest and we are looking for volunteers.
The Budget Meeting is scheduled for November 23, 2009.
NEW BUSINESS;
The opening of bids for the water main on Armitage Ave. took place. We received 16 bids.
1. Engineer’s Estimate $1,370,416.00
2. Bolder Contractors $1,426,660.00
3. Cabo Construction $1,326.800.50
4. Cerniglia Co. $1,290,532.60
5. City Construction $1,218,380.48
6. Dawn Companies $1,648,765.00
7. Dipaolo Company $1,361,044.60
8. Gerardi Sewer and Water Co. $1,142,654.30
9. J. Congdon Sewer Service $1,238,028.00
10.John Neri Construction $1,157,614.00
11.Maneval Construction $1,717,163.80
12.Neri Brothers $1,195.000.80
13.Patnick Construction, Inc. $1,068,841.00
14.R.A. Mancini $1,260,325.00
15.Rossi Contractors $1,210,700.00
16.Swallow Construction $1,357,000.00
17.Unique Plumbing $1,482,018.00
Alderman Patti made a motion to refer the bids to the engineers for review and recommendation; seconded by Alderman Riesterer. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor. The motion carried.
MOTION TO REFER THE BIDS FOR THE WATER MAIN
ON ARMITAGE AVENUE TO THE ENGINEERS FOR
REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION CARRIED
Alderman Grochowski made a motion to approve Resolution R-16-2009; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN DELGADO, PADILLA, NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-16-2009, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL AND EXECUTION OF THE SUBRECIPIENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE 2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM WITH THE COUNTY OF COOK,
IL FOR PROJECT #08-205-R CARRIED
Mayor Sherwin said that Resolution R-17-2009, A Resolution Accepting a Plat of Dedication for a Public Street in the City of Northlake needs to be tabled because our ordinance requires that any dedication of a street needs to go to the Zoning Board first. Alderman Straube made a motion to table Resolution R-17-2009; seconded by Alderman Straube. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.
MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION R-17-2009 CARRIED
Alderman Padilla made a motion to approve Resolution R-18-2009; seconded by Alderman Riesterer. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN DELGADO, PADILLA, NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-18-2009, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING (6B) CLASSIFICATION FOR
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 165 W. LAKE STREET IN
THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS PURSUANT TO
COOK COUNTY REAL P ROPERTY CLASSIFICATION CARRIED
Mayor Sherwin opened up the discussion to the public.
Alderman Straube made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss real estate and personnel at 7:32 p.m.; seconded by Alderman Delgado. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.
MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:32 CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
Alderman Straube made a motion to refer the Sibley Partners agreement to the City Attorney; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN DELGADO, PADILLA, NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO REFER THE SIBLEY PARTNERS AGREEMENT
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY CARRIED
There being no further business Alderman Straube made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Alderman Riesterer. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.
MOTION TO ADJOURN CARRIED
MEETING ADJOURNED 8:22 P.M.
RESPECTULLY SUBMITTED,
JOANNE FLOISTAD, CITY CLERK