Lake County Gazette

The City Council of North Chicago met July 17.

Here is the minutes as provided by the council:

The City Council of North Chicago met in a Regular mMeeting Monday, July 17, 2017 at 7:38 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 1850 Lewis Avenue with Mayor 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, Allen, Markham, Runnels

Absent: Evans, January

Mayor Rockingham announced that Alderman Evans and January were in the building though not seated.

Both Alderman Evans and January were seated at 7:38 p.m. following roll call.

V. Minutes

5-1 The Regular Council Meeting, July 03, 2017; 7:06 p.m. was modified and presented in typewritten form by the City Clerk, Lori L. Collins.

Motion:

Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Markham that Regular Council Meeting, July 03, 17, 2017; 7:06 p.m. be passed as presented.

Motion Carried by Voice Vote

 VI. Omnibus Vote Agenda

6-1 Department Head Reports – June 2017

6-1A Treasurer’s Report – June 2017

6-1B Water Department Report – June 2017

Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Markham to approve items; 6-1, 6-1A and 6-1B of the Omnibus Vote Agenda as presented.

Motion Carried by Voice Vote

VII. Regular Agenda

7-1 Consideration and Approval – Project Manager Contract Extension

Alderman January moved, seconded by Alderman Markham to approve the Project Manager Contract Extension.

Alderman January explained that the Project Manager Contract was over budgeted and should have been completed the prior six months.

Roll Call:

Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels

Nays: January

Absent: None

Motion Carried

7-2 Consideration and Approval – Ordinance Amending Title 2 and Title 4 of the City Code/Zoning Ordinance as Amended Concerning Certain Board and Commissions/Zoning Regulations

Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman January to approve Ordinance Amending Title 2 and 4 of the City Code/Zoning Ordinance as Amended concerning certain Board and Commissions/Zoning Regulations.

Roll Call:

Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

7-3 Consideration and Approval – Authorization to Award a Contract to Solutions Mechanical Of Oswego, Il in the amount of $138,858.00 for the Materials and Labor Associated with the Replacement of Two Boilers at the Water Treatment Plant

Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen approving to waive the advertising and competitive bidding requirements for purchases greater than $20,000 described in Section 2-9-4 of the City Code, for the replacement of the two boilers at the Water Treatment Plant. (7-3a)

Roll Call:

Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve authorization of the Mayor to finalize and sign two proposals received from Solutions Mechanical of Oswego, IL for the replacement of the two boilers at the Water Treatment Plant for a combined total of $138,858.00. (7-3b)

Note: Staff collected four quotes for the cost of replacing the boilers between 2015 and 2017. Solutions Mechanical provided the lowest total price among the four contractors that provided quotes for this purchase.

Roll Call:

Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

7-4 Consideration and Approval – Authorization of One or More Emergency Contracts to Provide the Services Necessary to Safeguard and Maintain the Operational Integrity of the Water Treatment Plant

Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Fisher to approve the authorization of one or more emergency contract to provide the services necessary to safeguard and maintain the operational integrity of the Water Treatment Plant.

Comments/Questions:

Alderman January questioned the necessity of the motion. Public Works Director, Ed Wilmes explained the motion was unnecessary. It was presented to the City Council for their approval.

lderman January moved, seconded by Alderman Markham to remove the motion of item 7-4.

Roll Call:

Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

VIII. City Bills

8-1 Regular City Bills 0717/17

Motion:

Alderman Runnels moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to pay the bills of Council Run, 07/17/17 in the amount of $478,669.21 when funds become available.

Comments/Questions:

Alderman January was thankful for the Community Days revenue and the expense information received. She questioned clarification if it was a separate account. Interim Comptroller, Mary Wells explained that 99.9% of the funding accounts were lined up correctly excluding a few edits. The total of the prior year’s electrical expenses was transferred from the water fund; $27,364. Alderman January questioned the amount of $69,000; a timeframe for receivables and disagreed with pledges or promises in the budget until it was actually received. Ms. Wells explained.

Alderman January questioned if funds were available and when the checks would be disbursed. Interim Comptroller, Mary Wells acknowledged the availability of funds and checks would be issued end of the week.

Alderman Markham questioned the electric cost of $5,000 deduction and if SAFEbuilt was paid from the demolition fund. Ms. Wells explained it was a projected amount of $6,078 in revenue exceeding the expenses. SAFEbuilt Contractor was paid from the Economic Development General Fund. The Mayor explained that any remaining revenue would be carried over to the following year for Community Days.

.Alderman Allen stated the collection for Community Day revenue was less for year 2017. The Mayor stated there was reduction from 3-2 days.

Roll Call:

Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels

Nays: January

Absent: None

Motion Carried

IX. Miscellaneous

Fleet Question

Alderman Evans questioned the fleet information. Public Works Director, Ed Wilmes stated he would acquire it for him.

Announcement

Alderman Evans announced that Saturday, July 29, 2017; 10:00 a.m. would be “conversation in the park” for the 3rd Ward. He encouraged participation.

Lakeview Drive

Public Works Director, Ed Wilmes stated that Lakeview Drive wasn’t owned by the City of North Chicago. It was a Park District road; capital improvements were necessary in conjunction with Foss Park.

Alderman Allen questioned if the Park District was assisting to repair. Mr. Wilmes stated he would be present at the board meeting, Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

Frequent Outages

Treasurer Robinson questioned if the City could contact Commonwealth Edison due to the frequent outages.

X. Citizens Comments and Questions:

None

XI. There being no further business to come before the Council; a motion was made by Alderman Mayfield seconded by Alderman Markham that the meeting stand adjourned.

Motion Carried by Voice Vote

The Council Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

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