City of Highwood City Council met May 01.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
Call to Order by Mayor Pecaro at 7:45 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Pecaro, Aldermen: Hospodarsky, Peterson, Slavin
Absent: Aldermen: Grice, Falberg, Fiore
Also Present: City Manager Coren, City Attorney Ferolo, Administrative Clerk Litjens, City
Clerk Baruffi
2. Pledge of Allegiance
All those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Review of Minutes to be Approved
3.1. Moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Hospodarsky to
approve the City Council: April 17, 2018 minutes. All present voting aye, by
voice vote, motion carried.
3.2. Moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Hospodarsky to
approve the Committee of the Whole: April 17, 2018 minutes. All present
voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
4. Appointments (Mayor Pecaro)
5. Approval of Warrant List:
5.1. Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve the
05/01/2018 AP Warrant List as presented. All present voting aye, motion
carried.
Vote:
Yes: Aldermen; Slavin, Peterson, Hospodarsky, Mayor Pecaro
Absent: Aldermen: Grice, Falberg, Fiore
6. Public Input Items Not On Agenda
Bill Pigati relayed how nice the City of Highwood is and the multiple restaurant choices are
great. However, he voiced a concern regarding the apparent disregard for the speed limit
on Green Bay Road and those that have chosen to make U-turns in the area of Green Bay
Road and Prairie Avenue. He further suggested that if Morgan Place was a one-way street
heading north, it would alleviate traffic, or at least improve the traffic pattern.
City Manager Coren conveyed prior to changing the directions of streets the Chief of
Police would need to be consulted to review to evaluate the suggested traffic pattern
changes.
The change to the signage will be reviewed as the City is in the process of updating
signage.
7. Mayor’s Report
Mayoral Proclamation-Gary Fry MYA
Alderman Pecaro read the Mayoral Proclamation.
8. Committee Reports
9. Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s Report will be presented in 2 weeks.
10. Clerk’s Report
Action Items
11. Unfinished Business
12. New Business
12.1. 18-R-8 Moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Slavin to
authorize a Resolution Approving an ARC Application for Façade Changes,
Wall Signage, Directional Signage, and a Variation for a Second Wall Sign
for McDonald’s (894 Sheridan Road). All present voting aye, motion carried.
Vote:
Yes: Aldermen: Peterson, Slavin, Hospodarsky, Mayor Pecaro
Absent: Aldermen: Grice, Falberg, Fiore
12.2. 18-O-7 Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman Hospodarsky
to waive the first reading and approve an Ordinance Granting an
Amendment to a Planned Unit Development, Approving a Revised Site
Plan, and Final Plat for Planned Unit Development at 20 Webster Avenue/25
Clay Avenue. All present voting aye, motion carried.
Vote:
Yes: Aldermen: Slavin, Hospodarsky, Peterson, Mayor Pecaro
Absent: Aldermen: Grice, Falberg, Fiore
12.3. 18-O-8 Moved by Alderman Hospodarsky, seconded by Alderman Slavin
to waive the first reading and approve an Ordinance Amending 10-3-6-7:
Business District Signs to Clarify the Allowable Surface Area for Signage. All
present voting aye, motion carried.
Vote:
Yes: Aldermen: Hospodarsky, Slavin, Peterson, Mayor Pecaro
Absent: Aldermen: Grice, Falberg, Fiore
12.4. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending 5-1B-9: Sidewalk Maintenance
Required in the Sidewalk Café Ordinance to Specify Construction, Fencing,
Lighting, Landscaping, and Furniture Requirements for Cafes.
This Ordinance will be considered at a future meeting.
12.5. Consideration of an Ordinance Authorizing a First Amendment to the
Redevelopment Agreement Between the City of Highwood and Highwood
Property Investors, LLC for the Property at 542-546 Green Bay Road,
Comprising a Part of the Downtown TIF Redevelopment Project Area of the
City of Highwood, Lake County, Illinois.
This Ordinance will be considered at a future meeting.
12.6. Moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Hospodarsky to
approve a Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Accept an Agreement
with Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd in an Amount not to Exceed
$34,000 to Provide Professional Engineering services to Set Up Storm Sewer
Utility Atlases. All present voting aye, motion carried.
Vote:
Yes: Aldermen: Peterson, Hospodarsky, Slavin, Mayor Pecaro\
Absent: Aldermen: Grice, Falberg, Fiore
12.7. 18-O-9 Moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Slavin to
waive the first reading and approve an Ordinance Extending the Existing
Curbside Café Ordinance in the City of Highwood, with the amendment of
applicants after 6/12/18 to be reviewed by the ARC. All present voting aye,
motion carried.
Vote:
Yes: Aldermen: Peterson, Slavin, Hospodarsky, Mayor Pecaro
Absent: Aldermen: Grice, Falberg, Fiore
12.8. 18-R-9 Moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman
Hospodarsky to authorize a Resolution Accepting a Bid from Morton Salt,
Inc. and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase up to 1,200 Tons of Salt
for the 2018-2019 Winter Season. All present voting aye, motion carried.
Vote:
Aldermen: Peterson, Hospodarsky, Slavin, Mayor Pecaro
Absent: Aldermen: Grice, Falberg, Fiore
13. Executive Session (If Necessary)
14. Any Action Necessary Coming Out of Executive Session
15. Adjournment Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman Peterson, to
adjourn the meeting. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
Mayor Pecaro adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
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