MINUTES OF THE 1,327TH MEETING OF

                                     CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE

                                           HELD ON MONDAY DECEMBER 3, 2007

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, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI

ABSENT:                                 ALDERMAN NESSLING

OTHERS PRESENT:              FRED PAUL, TREASURER

                                                  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 November 19, 2007.  Alderman Patti made a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 19, 2007; 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 NOVEMBER 19, 2007

CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARRIED

appointments/RE-APPOINTMENTS:

Alderman Patti made a motion to approve the appointment of Rick Guitzkow to the Community Events and Affairs Commission; seconded by Alderman Feldmann.

ROLL CALL:                          ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,

                                                    PADILLA, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI

          ABSENT:                       ALDERMAN NESSLING

                 NAYS:                        NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT

OF RICK GUITZKOW TO THE

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND AFFFAIRS

COMMISSION CARRIED

 PRESENTATIONS:

Alderman Feldmann 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, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI

          ABSENT:                       ALDERMAN NESSLING

                 NAYS:                        NONE

MOTION TO PAY THE WARRANTS AND

VOUCHERS CARRIED

REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES:

Mayor Sherwin asked the council if all were in agreement to close City Hall on New Year’s Eve.  All were in agreement.

The council paused for a moment of silence in honor of Peggy Dole.

UNFINSHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

Mayor Sherwin presented the renewal of Workers Compensation.  Alderman Patti made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Riesterer.  Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

ROLL CALL:                          ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,

                                                    PADILLA, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI

          ABSENT:                       ALDERMAN NESSLING

                 NAYS:                        NONE

MOTION TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL

OF WORKERS COMPENSATION CARRIED

Mayor Sherwin presented the motion to refer to the Zoning Board for Special Use at 55 E. North Avenue.  Alderman Grochowski made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Feldmann.  Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.

ROLL CALL:                          ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,

                                                    PADILLA, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI

          ABSENT:                       ALDERMAN NESSLING

                 NAYS:                        NONE

MOTION TO REFER TO THE ZONING BOARD

FOR SPECIAL USE AT 55 E. NORTH AVENUE CARRIED

Mayor Sherwin opened up the discussion to the public.

There being no further business, Alderman Patti 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 AT 7:07 P.M.

RESPECTULLY SUBMITTED,

JOANNE FLOISTAD, CITY CLERK

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