City of Highwood City Council met February 06.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
Call to Order by Mayor Pecaro at 7:32 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Pecaro, Aldermen: Grice, Falberg, Hospodarsky, Slavin
Absent: Aldermen: Peterson, Fiore
Also Present: City Manager Coren, City Attorney Ferolo, Administrative Assistant Litjens, City Clerk
Baruffi
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance
3. Review of Minutes to be Approved
3.1. Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman Falberg to approve the City
Council: January 16, 2018 minutes as presented. All present voting aye, by
voice vote, motion carried.
3.2. Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman Falberg to approve the
Committee of the Whole: January 16, 2018 minutes as presented. All present
voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
4. Appointments (Mayor Pecaro)
5. Approval of Warrant List:
5.1. Moved by Alderman Falberg, seconded by Alderman Hospodarsky to approve
the 02/06/2018 AP Warrant List for payment. All present voting aye, motion
carried.
Vote:
Yes: Aldermen: Falberg, Hospodarsky, Grice, Slavin
Absent: Aldermen: Fiore, Peterson
6. Public Input Items Not On Agenda
Stuart Gordon lives in a 5 unit building. He would like the Council to consider changing or not
limiting to 1 company for fire alarm. He stated he understands what involved and is will to volunteer
his time to assist in the coordination of a program.
Elliott Heidelberger: Lives in a multi-unit building and although has contacted Chicago Metro Fire
Alarm does not feel they have followed through with what needs to be completed.
Jim Kuzma: Lives in a multi-unit building and although wants fire protection, inquired as to why the 6
unit building could not be serviced with one alarm system rather than each unit required to have
their own fire alarm system. He would also volunteer to work with the City.
There are 2 more years of the City’s 7 year contract agreement with Chicago Metropolitan Fire.
7. Mayor’s Report
7.1. Anne Flanigan Bassi-Moraine Township Tax Preparation Assistance for Low
Income Tax Payers
Anne Flanigan Bassi reviewed the services of the Moraine Township tax preparation assistance for
low and moderate tax payers. This is the 3
rd year the service has been provided and has been a
success. During the week, appointments are required, but on Saturdays walk-ins are available.
Their contact phone number is 847-780-6644.
8. Committee Reports
9. Treasurer ’s Report will be presented at the next City Council Meeting.
10. Clerk’s Report
Action Items
11. Unfinished Business
12. New Business
12.1. Moved by Alderman Falberg, seconded by Alderman Slavin to authorize a
Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with a
Class A Certified Water Operator to Provide Consulting Services to the City
of Highwood at a Rate of $2,400 per Month, Contingent on Approval by the
City Attorney. All present voting aye, motion carried.
Vote:
Yes: Aldermen: Falberg, Slavin, Grice, Hospodarsky
Absent: Aldermen: Fiore, Peterson
13. Executive Session (If Necessary)
14. Any Action Necessary Coming Out of Executive Session
15. Adjournment Moved by Alderman Hospodarsky, seconded by Alderman Falberg to
adjourn the meeting. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried. Mayor Pecaro
adjourned the meeting at 7:50 P.M.
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