MINUTES OF THE 1,370TH MEETING OF
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE
HELD ON MONDAY DECEMBER 21, 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
OTHERS PRESENT: FRED PAUL, TREASURER
JOANNE FLOISTAD, CITY CLERK
WILLIAM KABLER, FINANCE DIRECTOR
DENNIS KOLETSOS, CHIEF OF POLICE
DALE ROBERTS, SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
MARK STERK, CITY ATTORNEY
Mayor Sherwin presented the minutes of the regular meeting held on December 7, 2009. Alderman Patti made a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held on December 7, 2009; 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 DECEMBER 7, 2009
CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARRIED
APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS AND OATHS;
PRESENTATIONS;
Michael Nardello, a partner from Wing Stop spoke. Michael and his brother own a Wing Stop franchise in Elmwood Park for 7 ½ years. He is asking for a liquor license for the Wing Stop opening in Northlake. The franchise has a limit of three beers served to one person and has to be consumed inside the restaurant. The hours of operation will be 11:00 am to 12:00 am. Alderman Feldmann asked if they would consider participating in Northlake Days and Michael said they would love to participate. Alderman Delgado asked how many people the restaurant could hold. Michael said the capacity is 73 people. Everyone was in agreement to have this liquor license on the next agenda for January 4, 2010.
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
The next Public Safety and Public Works Committee meeting will be January 6, 2010.
Fred Paul, Treasurer said that he has received a check from Todd Stroger. Cook County, in the amount off $43,928.00 for the King Arthur Block Grant. Also, from the state he received a check for $28,768.00 for reimbursement for paving costs on Palmer and King Arthur Drive.
Alderman Padilla talked about the eliminating of tickets for a right hand turn on red with the Red Light Cameras. Mayor Sherwin thinks this is not a good idea. Mayor Sherwin said that if you are caught on camera you will not get a fine, but if you are caught by a police officer you will get a fine. He feels that if this is the route they are going to take, we should just decriminalize it all together.
NEW BUSINESS;
Alderman Padilla made a motion to approve Resolution R-21-2009; 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-21-2009, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE STP PROJECT APPLICATION (FY 2012) FOR THE RESURFACING OF WHITEHALL AVENUE FUNDED THROUGH THE NORTH CENTRAL COUNCIL OF MAYORS AND THE CERTIFICATION OF MATCHING F UNDS CARRIED
Alderman Delgado made a motion to approve Resolution R-22-2009; by Alderman Padilla. 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-22-2009, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE STP PROJECT APPLICATION (FY 2012) FOR THE RESURFACING OF HIRSCH STREET F UNDED THROUGH THE NORTH CENTRAL COUNCIL OF MAYORS AND THE CERTIFICATION OF MATCHING F UNDS CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-23-2009; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. 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-23-2009, A RESOLUTION HONORING JAN SCHMUDDE FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE NORTHLAKE LIBRARY DISTRICT IN N ORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to release the Executive Session Minutes from July 21, 2008 and August 3, 2009; seconded by Alderman Padilla. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.
MOTION TO RELEASE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
MINUTES FROM JULY 21, 2008 AND AUGUST 3, 2009 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 7:21 p.m.; seconded by Alderman Riesterer. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.
MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:21 CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 7:27 p.m.
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 7:30 P.M.
RESPECTULLY SUBMITTED,
JOANNE FLOISTAD, CITY CLERK