MINUTES OF THE 1,372ND MEETING OF
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE
HELD ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2010
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
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 asked for a motion to move agenda #2 under appointments to be the first item on the agenda. Alderman Riesterer made a motion to confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Mark Werba as Alderman for the 3rd Ward in the City of Northlake; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
PADILLA, RIESTERER AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF MARK WERBA AS ALDERMAN FOR THE 3RD WARD IN THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE CARRIED
Mayor Sherwin presented the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 4, 2010. Alderman Feldmann made a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 4, 2010; seconded by Alderman Delgado. 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 JANUARY 4, 2010
CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARRIED
Alderman Riesterer made a motion to accept the minutes of the Public Hearing on the Annexation Agreement for 10339 West Dickens, Northlake, IL held on January 4, 2010; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR 10339
WEST DICKENS, NORTHLAKE, IL HELD ON JANUARY 4, 2010
APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS AND OATHS;
Alderman Patti made a motion to appoint Wally Tripp to the Senior Commission; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO, PADILLA, WERBA,
RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPOINT WALLY TRIPP TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS;
Alderman Patti made a motion to pay the warrants and vouchers if and when the funds become available; seconded by Alderman Riesterer. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO, PADILLA, WERBA,
RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO PAY THE WARRANTS AND VOUCHERS CARRIED
The Public Safety and Public Works Committee met on January 6, 2010. The signage ordinance was discussed. A special meeting is called on March 3, 2010 to compare our existing ordinance with one from another municipality. At that point our changes will be made and we will present it to council. Alderman Straube made a motion to accept the Public Safety and Public Works Committee Report; seconded by Alderman Riesterer. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT CARRIED
Mayor Sherwin said he had the pleasure of attending a 105th birthday party for Lillian Krockenberger who resides at Concord Plaza. He is trying to get birthday wishes up on the electronic billboard on February 3rd.
Alderman Padilla said that he has received information from Addison Creek and the vegetation is finally growing.
NEW BUSINESS;
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-05-2010, seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO, PADILLA, WERBA,
RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-05-2010, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS MUNICPAL GAS FRANCHISE CONSORTIUM CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to combine and approve Ordinance O-06, 07, 08, 09 and 10; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
PADILLA, WERBA, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE O-06-2010, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR
THE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING
BOND, SERIES 2003, OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED
MOTION TO APPROVE O-07-2010, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR THE
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2008A, OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED
MOTION TO APPROVE O-08-2010, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR
THE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BOND, SERIES 2007, OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS CARRIED
MOTION TO APPROVE O-09-2010, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR
THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005, OF THE
CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS CARRIED
MOTION TO APPROVE O-10-2010, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2009 TAX LEVY FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BOND, SERIES 2009, OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-01-2010; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
PADILLA, WERBA, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-01-2010, A RESOLUTION
INDICATING MUNICIPAL OPPOSITION OF THE APPLICATION
BY 10309 W. LYNDALE TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL USE FOR
UNIQUE USE AND SETBACK VARIANCE IN LEYDEN
TOWNSHIP, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED
Alderman Grochowski made a motion to approve Resolution R-02-2010; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
PADILLA, WERBA, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-02-2010, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR 2010 COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDS AND THE CERTIFICATION OF MATCHING FUNDS CARRIED
Alderman Padilla made a motion to approve Resolution R-03-2010; seconded by Alderman Delgado. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
PADILLA, WERBA, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-03-2010, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 6(B) CLASSFICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 165 WEST LAKE STREET IN NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS PURSUANT TO COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-04-2010; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
PADILLA, WERBA, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-04-2010, A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CARRIED
Alderman Grochowski made a motion to approve the LED Street Lighting Demonstration; Seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
PADILLA, WERBA, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE THE LED STREET LIGHTING DEMONSTRATION CARRIED
Alderman Delgado made a motion to approve waiving the Building Permit Fees for 165 W. Lake Street; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
PADILLA, WERBA, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE WAIVING THE BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR 165 W. LAKE STREET CARRIED
Mayor Sherwin opened up the discussion to the public.
A representative from the American Legion asked if a decision has been made regarding Video poker. Mayor Sherwin said it is still banned in Northlake. We have not discussed this topic as of yet because we are waiting to see the regulations and rules from the State Gaming Board.
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 7:15 P.M.
RESPECTULLY SUBMITTED,
JOANNE FLOISTAD, CITY CLERK