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                                       MINUTES OF THE FINANCE & RULES

                                     COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

                                     HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010

MAYOR SHERWIN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 6:30 P.M.

Clerk Floistad called for the roll.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT:               ALDERMAN STRAUBE

                                ALDERMAN FELDMANN     

                                ALDERMAN DELGADO

                                ALDERMAN PADILLA

                                ALDERMAN NESSLING

                                ALDERMAN RIESTERER

                                ALDERMAN GROCHOWSKI

                                ALDERMAN PATTI

OTHERS PRESENT:          FRED PAUL, TREASURER  

                                          JOANNE FLOISTAD, CITYCLERK

                                          DENNIS KOLETSOS, CHIEF OF POLICE

                                          WILLIAM KABLER, FINANCE DIRECTOR

                                          DALE ROBERTS, SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The committee reviewed the minutes of the January 4, 2010 meeting.  Alderman Grochowski made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 4, 2010 meeting; seconded by Alderman Delgado.  Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor.  The minutes were approved.

Mayor Sherwin presented the Invoices Over One Thousand Dollars.  Alderman Patti made a motion to approve the Invoices Over One Thousand Dollars; seconded by Alderman Riesterer.  Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor.  The motion carried.

Mayor Sherwin presented the Warrants and Vouchers.   Alderman Patti made a motion to pay the Warrants and Vouchers; seconded by Alderman Delgado.   Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor. The motion carried.

Mayor Sherwin presented the Commission Expenditures.  Alderman Patti made a motion to approve the Commission Expenditures; seconded by Alderman Straube.  Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor.  The motion carried.

Under Unfinished Business;

Under New Business;

Alderman Feldmann made a motion to approve Ordinance O-05-2010, An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing Northern Illinois Municipal Gas Franchise Consortium; seconded by Alderman Patti.  Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor. The motion carried.

Alderman Feldman made a 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; seconded by Alderman Riesterer.  Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor.  The motion carried.

Alderman Feldman made a 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; seconded by Alderman Riesterer.  Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor.  The motion carried.

Alderman Feldman made a 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; seconded by Alderman Riesterer.  Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor.  The motion carried.

Alderman Feldman made a 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; seconded by Alderman Riesterer.  Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor.  The motion carried.

Alderman Feldman made a 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; seconded by Alderman Riesterer.  Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor.  The motion carried.

Mayor Sherwin said we held a Public Hearing regarding the Block Grant for King Arthur.  No one came to the hearing so Mayor Sherwin feels they are satisfied with the program.  Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-02-2010, A Resolution Approving the Submittal of the Application for 2010 Cook County Community Development Block Grant Program Funds and the Certification of Matching Funds; seconded by Alderman Grochowski.  Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor.  The motion carried.

Mayor Sherwin talked about the 6(b) for 165 West Lake Street.  Go To Logistics said they were going to tear down part of the current building but they now plan to knock down the entire building and build two new buildings in phases.  Alderman Patti made a motion to approve Resolution R-03-2010, A Resolution Authorizing 6(b) Classification for Real Property Located at 165 West Lake Street in Northlake, Illinois Pursuant to Cook County Real Property Classification Ordinance; seconded by Alderman Feldmann.  Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor.  The motion carried.

The subject of establishing new prices for Centerpoint rentals will be discussed at the next Finance Meeting. 

Mayor Sherwin explained that he has been talking to a company by the name of Beta LED Lighting out of Wisconsin.  They would like to do a demonstration on Armitage between LaPorte and Prater.  Mayor Sherwin also received an e-mail from another company that has made a proposal.  The LED lights should last 26 years.  It was suggested to get demonstrations from both companies so the lights can be compared to each other.  Alderman Patti made a motion to approve the LED Street Lighting Demonstration; seconded by Alderman Delgado. Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor.  The motion carried.

Mayor Sherwin said he had a conversation with Go To Logistics – 165 W. Lake St.  They are asking us to waive the building permit fees on this project because the financing is tight in this economic climate and they are looking to reduce their costs.  They will be bringing in 125-150 trucks which will require vehicle stickers and they have agreed to let us use their truck scale.  Alderman Delgado made the motion to approve waiving the building permits for Go To Logistic; seconded by Alderman Riesterer.  Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor. The motion carried.

Mayor Sherwin said that we have an allocation in the capitol bill of $800,000.00 for remodeling City Hall.  However, Mayor Sherwin does not have much faith that the capitol bill will be funded.   We are in a position of doing some of the work and the first item that needs to be done is a new roof.  Alderman Patti made a motion to go out for bids for a new roof for city hall; seconded by Alderman Delgado.  Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor.  The motion carried.

Mayor Sherwin talked about our insurance company being able to collect on accidents.  People damage light poles or do damage to city property and they do not have insurance.  We would like to hire a collection agency to go after these people.  Alderman Padilla made a motion to approve; seconded by Alderman Patti.  Mayor Sherwin called for a voice vote.  All were in favor.  The motion carried.

Alderman Nessling resigned from his position as 3rd Ward Alderman as of February 1, 2010.   

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.  The motion carried.

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:57 P.M.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

JOANNE FLOISTAD, CITY CLERK