Lake County Gazette

Village of North Chicago City Council met May 24.

Here is the minutes as provided by the council:

The City Council of North Chicago met in a Special meeting, Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 6:00

p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 1850 Lewis Avenue with Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr. presiding.

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

     Upon roll call being taken, the following members were present:

     Present: Fisher, Mayfield, Allen, Runnels

     Absent: Evans, Markham, January

III. Regular Agenda

     3-1 Consideration/Approval – Resolution Accepting Illinois Housing

     Development Authority Abandoned Property Program Grant

     Alderman Mayfield moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve the Resolution

     accepting Illinois Housing Development Authority Abandoned Property Program Grant as

     present.

     Mayor Rockingham asked the Economic Development Director, Victor Barrera to provide an

     overview of the grant for the Council and community. Mr. Barrera explained that it was a

     $250,000 grant to assist with blight busting and that there was no matching fund required and the

     City could submit for a reimbursement.

     Roll Call:

     Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Allen, Runnels

     Nays: None

     Absent: Evans, Markham, January

IV. Citizens Comments and Questions:

     Suzanne Belinky

     She explained that Harvey Illinois had similar pension difficulties; need to “deal” with the

     problem; the pension issue was currently worse; there was municipal incompetence in the City;

     financial problems needed to be addressed with significant restructuring and re-evaluation of city

     operations in reducing cost. The Department Heads had important skills and were a great asset to

     North Chicago.

V. Adjournment

     There being no further business to come before the Council; a motion was made by Alderman

     Runnels, seconded by Alderman Mayfield that the meeting stand adjourned.

     Motion Carried by Voice Vote

     Alderman Evans, Markham and January were absent

     The Council Meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

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