City of North Chicago City Council met November 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
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
V. Minutes
5-1 The Regular Council Meeting, November 06, 2017; 7:45 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, November 06, 2017; 7:45 p.m. be passed as presented.
Motion Carried By Voice Vote
VI. Omnibus Vote Agenda
6-1 Treasurer’s Report – October 2017
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve item 6-1 of the Omnibus Vote Agenda as presented.
Motion Carried By Voice Vote
VII. Regular Agenda
7-1 Consideration And Approval – The Owens Group Liability Insurance Contract Renewal
Alderman Mayfield moved, seconded by Alderman Runnels to approve The Owens Group Liability Insurance Contract Renewal.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Nays: January
Absent: None
Motion Carried
7-2 Consideration And Approval – Icops Ratified Cotnract (Term: May 01, 2017-2021)
Alderman Mayfield moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve the ICOPS Ratified Contract (Term: May 01, 2017-2021) as presented.
Comments/Questions:
Alderman January questioned what portion of the contract was ratified. Chief of Staff, Deb Waszak explained pg. 24; wage %, longevity and pg. 25; sick time.
Police Chief Wilson elaborated further the offered incentives for less use of sick time. The Mayor added the monetary incentives for working before and after the holidays. If a “no show,” the officer wouldn’t receive pay.
Alderman January questioned the thought of potential overtime.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Nays: January
Absent: None
Motion Carried
7-3 Consideration And Approval – 1701 Greenfield Ave. Variance Ordinance
Alderman Mayfield moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve the Ordinance Variance at 1701 Greenfield Ave as presented.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Nays: January
Absent: None
Motion Carried
7-4 Consideration And Approval – Kane Mckenna (Skokie HWY TIF Expansion)
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Runnels to approve Skokie Highway TIF Expansion for Kane McKenna.
Comments/Questions:
Alderman January questioned clarification if it was the same TIF group. The Mayor acknowledged they were.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Runnels
Nays: Markham, January
Absent: None
Motion Carried
7-5 Consideration And Approval – Bp Ordinance (Special Use Permit & Variances At 2132 Green Bay Rd.)
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to approve the Special Use Permit & Variances for BP Ordinance at 2132 Green Bay Rd.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Runnels
Nays: Markham, January
Absent: None
Motion Carried
VIII. City Bills
8-1 Regular City Bills 11/20/17
Motion:
Alderman Runnels moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to pay the bills of Council Run, 11/20/17 in the amount of $618,564.44 when funds become available.
Comments/Questions:
Alderman January questioned sufficient funds, when they would be disbursed and the amount transferred from the Water Fund and when. Interim Comptroller, Mary Wells acknowledged the availability of funds, disbursed end of week and the transfer of $659,000 would be January 2018 (the next quarter).
Roll Call:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Nays: January
Absent: None
Motion Carried
IX. Miscellaneous
5th Ward Meeting
Alderman Markham announced the 5th Ward Meeting Resident Appreciation, Saturday, December 02, 2017; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., located at NICASA, 2031 Dugdale Rd.
Various
Alderman Mayfield announce the 2nd Ward Meeting, held in the City Council Chambers, December 09, 2017; 10:00-12:00 p.m., She, the Mayor and Public Safety Team would be present at Kukla Towers, December 12, 2017; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and Thompson Manor from 1:00-2:00 p.m. She offered council option of January 13 or 20, 2018 for the John Maxwell Training and requested they sent confirmation of choice to Human Resources Director, Liz Black. Lastly, she announced the ribbon cutting ceremony for Sammies restaurant one-year anniversary, Wednesday, November 29, 2017; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tree Lighting
Alderman January announced the tree lighting ceremony November 27, 2017; 6:00 p.m. and invited all to attend. She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Police Department
Alderman Evans questioned if there is a shortage of police officers and overtime was being paid, how 4-5 were available to attend the Council Meetings and who was patrolling the streets? Mayor Rockingham felt they were monitoring and wanted to assure the ICOPS Agreement was passed.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.
Alderman Markham asked Public Works to notify the County/State concerning the maintenance of the vacant lots on Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. and Green Bay Road.
Mayor Rockingham also announced the tree lighting, extending the invitation to all and wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
X. Citizens Comments And Questions:
Charles January
Mr. January was concerned with the opening of another childcare facility and its negative impact with the existing approximate 60 daycares mainly self-employed in the City. The upcoming daycare wasn’t properly accredited; the City owed the Police & Fire Pension Board over $100,000,000 and no control of the finances. Less than 50 police officers and $1,000,000 in overtime. Charges were re-instated for Former Police Chief Mike Newsome. Relatives of Elected Officials were on the boards which didn’t allow other citizens the opportunity.
The Mayor announced; “Shop with a Cop,” from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., held at Forrestal Elementary School.
XI. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Council; a motion was made by Alderman Mayfield seconded by Alderman Evans that the meeting stand adjourned.
Motion Carried By Voice Vote
The Council Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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