North Chicago City Council met Monday, Dec. 19 to finalize a purchase contract for road salt.
Here are the minutes as provided by North Chicago:
Regular Meeting, Monday, December 19, 2016
MINUTES
The City Council of North Chicago met in a Regular meeting Monday, December 19, 2016 at 7:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 1850 Lewis Avenue with Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr., presiding.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. INVOCATION
IV. ROLL CALL
Upon roll call being taken, the following members were present:
Present: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Absent: None
The Mayor announced the absence of Alderman Markham due to illness.
Alderman January moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to allow Alderman Markham remote participation.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
4-1 The Swearing in Full-time Firefighters; Eddie Arias, Corey Whipple and Paid-on-Call Firefighter, Stephan Bartley
The Mayor welcomed the firefighters to the North Chicago Fire Department family and wished them many years of service. Following, he proceeded the swearing-in oath administration and congratulated them.
Alderman Markham disconnected from remote participation at 7:09 p.m.
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Runnels to suspend Regular Order of Business to Committee Meeting at 7:13 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
Alderman Markham was absent.
Alderman Runnels moved, seconded by Alderman Evans to resume Regular Order of Business at 8:46 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Markham
MOTION CARRIED
V. MINUTES
5-1 The Regular Council Meeting, December 05, 2016; 8:16 p.m. and Special Council Meeting, December 12, 2016; 6:01 p.m. was modified and presented in typewritten form by the City Clerk, Lori L. Collins.
MOTION:
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Evans that Regular Council Meeting, December 05, 2016; 8:16 p.m. and Special Council Meeting, December 12, 2016; 6:01 p.m. be passed as presented.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
Alderman Markham was absent.
VI. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA
6-1 Department Head Report – October/November, 2016
6-1A Treasurer’s Report – November, 2016
6-2 Re-appointment of Evelyn Alexander to the North Chicago Housing Board
6-3 Appointment of Charlene Scott to the North Chicago Housing Board, replacing Roberta Rouse, Retiring
The Mayor explained the re-appointment of Evelyn Alexander was a 2-yr. term and appointment of Charlene Scott was a 3-yr. term.
Alderman Runnels moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda as presented.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Markham
MOTION CARRIED
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
7-1 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING: A CONTRACT WITH KLF ENTERPRISES IN AMOUNT OF $399,558.00, A CONTRACT WITH DEIGAN AND ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $24,000 AND THE INTER-FUND LOAN FROM ENTERPRISE FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000 FOR THE INSPECTIONS AND DEMOLITON OF THE 16 PROPERTIES UNDER FAST TRACK DEMOLITION REGULATIONS
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to authorize the Treasurer to transfer totaling not to exceed 400,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund to Abandoned Building Demolition Fund, with repayment of fund loan to multiple departments funds not limited to Vacant Building, Landlord Registration and Building Permit Account not to exceed term of 4 years, with quarterly payments of $2,018 until the Enterprise Fund Loan is totally re-payed. That the Mayor finalize and sign the contract with KLF Enterprises, Markham, IL, as the lowest successful bidder of six, require demolition of the 16 properties not to exceed amount of $399,558.00 and also authorization of Mayor to sign contract with Deigan and Associates LLC, Lake Bluff, IL in the amount not to exceed $24,000 as required for building demolition.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Markham
MOTION CARRIED
7-2 RESOLUTION RELEASING EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Alderman Fisher moved, seconded by Alderman Runnels to approve the Resolution Releasing the Executive Session Minutes.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Markham
MOTION CARRIED
7-3 CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL, CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH MEADE ELECTRIC OF MCCOOK, IL FOR 2017 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,160.00
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve the authorization of the Mayor to finalize and sign a contract extension with Meade Electric of McCook, IL for traffic signal maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $8,160.00. Meade Electric was the low successful bidder in 2012 for IDOT signal maintenance contract and has held the same price on their services for every extension. Meade has offered to hold their pricing for the upcoming 2017 calendar year.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Markham
MOTION CARRIED
7-4 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH MORTON SALT OF CHICAGO, IL FOR THE PURCHASE OF UP TO 1,300 TONS OF ROAD SALT FOR THE 2016-2017 WINTER SEASON AT A COST OF $62.50 PER TON
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve the authorization of the Mayor to finalize and sign a contract with Morton Salt of Chicago, IL for the purchase of 1,300 tons of road salt at the price of $62.50 per ton, for a maximum purchase not to exceed $81,250 for snow and ice control. Morton Salt was awarded the lowest successful bidder.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Markham
MOTION CARRIED
VIII. CITY BILLS
8-1 REGULAR CITY BILLS 12/19/16
MOTION:
Alderman Runnels moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to pay the bills of Council Run, 12/19/16 in the amount of 302,985.82 when funds become available.
Alderman January questioned if funds were available. Interim Comptroller, Mary Wells acknowledged there were sufficient funds and checks would be issued within the week.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Markham
MOTION CARRIED
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Alderman January wished everyone a very Merry Christmas including the military locals and abroad. She appreciated the support/encouragement and hopeful of a healthy prosperous New Year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Alderman Mayfield acknowledged Alderman Evans in spearheading the demolition process. She also wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
The Mayor wished a Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year Holiday.
X. CITIZENS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Charles January – Shields Township Trustee
Mr. January wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. He had strong concerns of underfunded pensions. There wasn’t a procedure for abandoned vacant properties and the Fast Track Demolition didn’t appear complete. He elaborated the need for thoroughly informing the citizens.
The Mayor commended Angenetta Frison, Project Manager for her efforts. The 16 demolition properties would increase the city revenue.
Alderman Evans acknowledged the Public Works and Police Departments.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council; a motion was made by Alderman Allen, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, that the meeting stand adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
Alderman Markham was absent.
The Council Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
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