City of North Chicago City Council met January 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The City Council of North Chicago met in a Regular meeting, Tuesday, January 02, 2018 at 7:00 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, Evans, Allen, Runnels,
Absent: Markham, January
The Mayor announced the absence of Alderman Markham and January.
V. Minutes
5-1 The Regular Council Meeting, December 18 2017; 7:08 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 18, 2017; 7:08 p.m. be passed as presented.
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Evans to amend the wording and pass with correction.
Motion Carried By Voice Vote
VI. Omnibus Vote Agenda
None
VII. Regular Agenda
7-1 Consideration/Approval – Entering Into A Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement With The Il Department Of Transportation Regarding: Sheridan Road (East Of The Railroad Tracks At Mlk Jr. Drive) From Mlk; South To The City Limits
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve the Mayor’s authorization to finalize and sign a Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation, governing the Jurisdictional Transfer and maintenance of Sheridan Road from the State of Illinois to the City of North Chicago, for that section of Sheridan Road that exists east of the railroad tracks, from MLK Drive, south to the City limit and that Ordinance 2018-01 be adopted, to reflect this Jurisdictional Transfer.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Runnels,
Nays: None
Absent: Markham, January
Motion Carried
7-2 Transfer Agreement With The Il Department Of Transportation Regarding: Buckley Road (East Of Rt. 137 To Its Grade Intersection With Sheridan Road
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve the Mayor’s authorization to finalize and sign a Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation, governing the Jurisdictional Transfer and maintenance of Buckley Road from the State of Illinois to the City of North Chicago, for that section of Buckley Road that exists east edge of the payment of Illinois Route 137 (Bobby Thompson Expressway), to its grade intersection with Sheridan Road and that Ordinance 2018-02 be adopted, to reflect this Jurisdictional Transfer.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Runnels,
Nays: None
Absent: Markham, January
Motion Carried
Viii. City Bills
8-1 Regular City Bills 1/02/18
Motion:
Alderman Runnels moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to pay the bills of Council Run 1/02/18 in the amount of $469,506.49when funds become available.
Comments/Questions:
Alderman Allen questioned pg. 17; $62,178.00, Lenny Hoffman Excavating, (Water main repairs). Public Works Director Ed Wilmes, explained it was an emergency repair due to a water boar accident in front of Abbott Park A2. He clarified the difficulty in its repair. The cost would be submitted to the insurance company. Alderman Allen requested to be notified. He questioned why it wasn’t originally sent to the insurance company for reimbursement. Mr. Wilmes stated that the City was the owners of the water main and explained the insurance process.
The Mayor added, it was adjacent to the street lights and fiber-optic infrastructure. Mr. Wilmes explained was unable to locate the main due to the depth.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Runnels
Nays: None
Absent: Markham, January
Motion Carried
IX. Miscellaneous
Announcements
Alderman Mayfield wished upcoming Happy Birthday to the Mayor.
Various
The Mayor announced a Happy Birthday to Donna Kalinoski and welcomed/introduced Interim Comptroller, Daniela Partipilo from Gov HR TEMPS.
X. Citizens Comments And Questions:
None
XI. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Council; a motion was made by Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Runnels, that the meeting stand adjourned.
Motion Carried By Voice Vote
Alderman Markham and January were absent.
The Council Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
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