MINUTES OF THE 1,355th MEETING OF
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE
HELD ON MONDAY APRIL 20, 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 April 6, 2009. Alderman Patti made a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 6, 2009; seconded by Alderman Delgado. 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 APRIL 6, 2009
CITY COUNCIL MEETING CARRIED
Mayor Sherwin presented the minutes of the Special Meeting held on April 9, 2009. Alderman Grochowski made a motion to accept the minutes of the Special Meeting held on April 9, 2009; seconded by Alderman Riesterer. Mayor Sherwin asked if there were any addition or corrections. There was one correction. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
HELD ON APRIL 9, 2009 CARRIED
APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS AND OATHS;
Alderman Patti made a motion to appoint Christine Maggio to the Senior Commission; seconded by Alderman Delgado. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPOINT CHRISTINE MAGGIO 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 Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO PAY THE WARRANTS AND VOUCHERS CARRIED
REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES:
Alderman Patti said the next Public Safety and Public Works Committee meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2009.
Under Unfinished Business;
Under New Business;
Opening of Bids for Repair Work for 12” Water Transmission Main at Wolf and Addison Creek.
1. Cerniglia Co. $143,893.50
2. J. Congdon Sewer and Water $199,999.00
3. Joel Kennedy Construction $184,273.00
4. Kings Point General Cement $144,102.00
5. Martam Construction $235,745.00
6. Patnick Construction $242,938.00
7. Swallow Construction $174,000.00
8. Unique Plumbing $150,962.00
Alderman Patti made a motion to refer the bids for repair work for 12” Water Transmission Main at Wolf and Addison Creek to the engineers; seconded by Alderman Delgado. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor. The motion carried.
MOTION TO REFER THE BIDS FOR REPAIR WORK FOR 12” WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN AT WOLF AND ADDISON
CREEK TO THE ENGINEERS CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve the conversion to LED/Battery Backup for Traffic Signals; seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONVERSION TO LED/BATTERY BACKUP
FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-09-2009, An Ordinance Increasing Certain Fines and Amending Sections 5-6-4-1 and 5-6-4-2 of the Municipal Code of the City of Northlake; seconded by Alderman Delgado. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-09-2009, AN
ORDINANCE INCREASING CERTAIN FINES AND AMENDING
SECTIONS 5-6-4-1 AND 5-6-4-2 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE CARRIED
Alderman Grochowski made a motion to approve Ordinance O-10-2009, An Ordinance Reserving Volume Cap in Connection with Private Activity Bond Issues by the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-10-2009, AN
ORDINANCE RESERVING VOLUME CAP IN
CONNECTION WITH PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ISSUES
BY THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED
Alderman Riesterer made a motion to approve Ordinance O-11-2009, An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program, seconded by Alderman Feldmann. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-11-2009,
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO BORROW FUNDS
FROM THE PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY LOAN PROGRAM CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-12-2009, An Ordinance Prohibiting Panhandling and Amending Title 5 of the Municipal Code of the City of Northlake; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-12-2009,
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PANHANDLING AND
AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF NORTHLAKE CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-13-2009, An Ordinance Providing a Community Service Work Alternative for the Adjudication Program and Amending Section 1-15-11 of the City Code of the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Padilla. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-13-2009, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK ALTERNATIVE
FOR THE ADJUDICATION PROGRAM AND AMENDING
SECTION 1-15-11 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS; CARRIED
Alderman Delgado made a motion to approve Ordinance O-14-2009, An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of an Alley Lying South of Lot 17 in the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois; seconded by Alderman Grochowski. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-14-2009,
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF AN
ALLEY LYING SOUTH OF LOT 17 IN THE CITY OF
NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Ordinance O-15-2009, An Ordinance Amending Section 3-3-4-5, 3-3-4-6 and 3-3-4-7 of the City Code of the City of Northlake, Cook County, Illinois (Liquor Control Ordinance); seconded by Alderman Delgado. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE O-15-2009, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-3-4-5, 3-3-4-6 AND 3-3-4-7 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS (LIQUOR CONTROL ORDINANCE) CARRIED
Alderman Nessling made a motion to approve the lighting of the bike path; seconded by Alderman Feldman. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE THE LIGHTING OF
THE BIKE PATH CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve the purchase of a Recycling Collection System for City Events; seconded by Alderman Delgado. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A RECYCLING
COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR CITY EVENTS CARRIED
Alderman Grochowski made a motion to approve a raffle license for West Leyden “If It Has Wheels Club”; seconded by Alderman Patti. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE A RAFFLE LICENSE FOR
WEST LEYDEN “IF IT HAS WHEELS CLUB” CARRIED
Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-09-2009, A Resolution Urging Passage of a Comprehensive Capital Infrastructure Program; seconded by Alderman Riesterer. Mayor Sherwin called for the roll.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMAN STRAUBE, FELDMANN, DELGADO,
NESSLING, RIESTERER, GROCHOWSKI AND PATTI
NAYS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R-09-2009, A RESOLUTION URGING PASSAGE OF A COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM CARRIED
Mayor Sherwin opened up the discussion to the public.
A resident had some questions about the water main and sewer on Armitage. She also had some comments and questions about Comcast. Her questions were answered.
Alderman Patti made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Real Estate and Personnel; seconded by Alderman Riesterer. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote. All were in favor.
MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:17 PM CARRIED
The meeting reconvened at 7:24.
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 AT 7:25 P.M.
RESPECTULLY SUBMITTED,
JOANNE FLOISTAD, CITY CLERK