Village of North Chicago City Council met May 29.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
The City Council of North Chicago met in a Regular meeting, Monday, May 29, 2018 at 10:53
p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 1850 Lewis Avenue with Mayor Leon 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, Markham, Runnels, January
Absent: None
4-1 Fire Department Presentation Awards: “Firefighter of the Year” – Sterling Ricketts,
“Paramedic of the Year” – Joseph Hernandez and “Officer of the Year Battalion Chief”
– John Umek
ITEM 4-1 WAS REMOVED
V. Minutes
5-1 The Regular Council Meeting, May 07, 2018; 7:00 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, May 07 2018; 7:00 p.m. be passed as presented.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
VI. Omnibus Vote Agenda
6-1 Treasurer’s Report – April 2018
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Evans to approve the Omnibus Vote
Agenda be passed as presented.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
VII. Regular Agenda
7-1 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF FY 2019 BUDGET
Alderman January moved, seconded by Alderman Runnels to table Item 7-1 until
the next Meeting, June 04, 2018.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
7-2 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL – RE-APPOINTMENT OF DAVID WEIL TO THE
NORTH CHICAGO BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Alderman Runnels moved, seconded by Alderman Fisher to approve the reappointment
of a 1-year term of David Weil to the North Chicago Board of Fire
and Police Commissioners.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Markham, Runnels
Nays: Allen, January
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor congratulated Mr. Weil.
VIII. City Bills
8-1 REGULAR CITY BILLS 5/29/18
General Corporate Fund $ 272,868.43
Additional General Funds $ 59,021.72
Motor Fuel Tax $ 50,492.06
Water Operations $ 176,141.75
TIF 2007A Debt Services $ 475.00
TIF Ddebt Service 2007B $ 475.00
911 Emergency Telephone Sys. $ 17,076.73
Grant Place Operating Fund $ 95,745.70
TOTAL $ 672,296.39
MOTION:
Alderman Runnels moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to pay both sets of bills
of Council Run 5/29/18 in the amount of $672,296.39 when funds become available.
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS:
Alderman January questioned Interim Comptroller, Daniela Partipilo the availability of
funds, when disbursed, the current total amount in the Water Fund and quantity to be
transferred. Mrs. Partipilo acknowledged the availability of funds and checks would be
disbursed within the week; she stated the sum of $ 2,047,254.85 and quarterly transfer of
$711,000, July 2018.
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, Saturday, June 02, 2018; 10-12 p.m.,
held at the Shekinah Glory Banquet Hall, 2302 MLK Dr.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Treasurer, Kenneth Robinson announced golf lessons provided to the youth; 5-17 years old at
the Foss Park Golf Course, Tuesdays in June at 6:00 p.m. He encouraged participation.
CITIZENS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS:
Charles January
Mr. January stated he was relieved that the aldermen were engaging together; expressed
disappointment with Mr. Weil’s appointment; the need of a bio-chemist at the Water Plant;
attorney’s high salaries; he agreed with a 7% decrease in employee salaries, it would send a
message to the union employees. There was no control with overtime of the police and fire
department.
XI. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Council; a motion was made by Alderman
Mayfield seconded by Alderman Allen that the meeting stand adjourned.
. MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
The Council Meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
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