Highland Park City Council met Oct. 29.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:50 PM, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call:
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
ABSENT: Councilmen Stone, Kaufman
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager Neukirch, Fire Chief Amidei, Community Development Director Fontane, Police Chief Jogmen, Public Works Director Kanapareddy, Finance Director Logan, Assistant City Manager Sabo, Deputy City Clerk Palbitska
ALSO PRESENT: Corporation Counsel Elrod
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on October 15, 2018
Councilman Blumberg moved to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on October 15, 2018. Councilman Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
SECONDER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
ABSENT: Councilmen Stone, Kaufman
APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST
1. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from October 04, 2018 to October 16, 2018
Councilman Blumberg moved to approve the Warrant List. Councilman Knobel seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
SECONDER: Alyssa Knobel, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
ABSENT: Councilmen Stone, Kaufman
REPORT OF MAYOR
A. Appointments
There were none.
B. Proclamations
There were none.
C. Other business
1. Moment of Silence for Pittsburg Synagogue Shooting
Mayor Rotering held a moment of silence to honor and remember the lives lost in the Pittsburg synagogue shooting.
2. Health Insurance Enrollment
Mayor Rotering explained that Moraine Township offers assistance to residents enrolling for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. She requested Moraine Township Supervisor Anne Flanigan Bassi provide additional information regarding assistance.
Anne Flanigan Bassi, Moraine Township Supervisor, provided information on Moraine Township's Open Enrollment Assistance.
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC (Citizens wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda)
There was none.
SCHEDULED BUSINESS
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
Councilman Stolberg moved to approve items 1-10 by omnibus vote consideration. Councilman Knobel seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
SECONDER: Alyssa Knobel, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
ABSENT: Councilmen Stone, Kaufman
Administration
1. Adoption of a Resolution (R127-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving the Issuance of a Small Business Facade Improvement Program Grant to Footprint Properties Owner of 440 Central Avenue”.
2. Adoption of a Resolution (R128-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the City Newsletter Printing Contract with Creekside Printing, of Elgin, Illinois”.
3. Adoption of an Ordinance (O79-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirements of the City's Purchasing Manual and Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement for Catering and Banquet Services with Catered by Design of Morton Grove, Illinois”.
Public Works
4. Adoption of an Ordinance (O80-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending Chapters 72 and 77 Of "The Highland Park Code Of 1968," As Amended, Regarding Vehicular Regulations in the Vicinity of the Former Lincoln and Elm Place Schools”.
5. Adoption of a Resolution (R129-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Salt From Morton Salt Inc., of Chicago, Illinois through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Joint Purchasing Program”.
6. Adoption of a Resolution (R130-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the Residential Property Demolition and Utility Disconnect Contract to Lima Contractors Inc., of Ringwood, Illinois”.
Community Development
7. Adoption of a Resolution (R131-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a License Agreement for the Installation of Landscaping Improvements Within The Chicago Avenue Right-of-Way”.
Public Safety
8. Adoption of a Resolution (R132-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Lake County, IL for Public Safety Radio Channel Interoperability”.
9. Adoption of an Ordinance (O81-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City's Purchasing Manual and Approving an Agreement with Cornerstone Detention Products Inc., of DeKalb, Illinois, for the Upgrade of the Police Department Door Access System and Authorizing the Disposal of Existing Door Access Hardware”.
10. Adoption of a Resolution (R133-2018) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving an Agreement for Grant Funding with the Illinois Department of Transportation”.
OTHER BUSINESS (the City Council will consider and then either approve or disapprove the following items)
There was none.
BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL
There was none.
BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF
City Manager Neukirch stated that the next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13th due to the observation of Veteran's Day on Monday, November 12th.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Stolberg moved to adjourn. Councilman Blumberg seconded the motion. On a voice vote, Mayor Nancy Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
The City Council adjourned its meeting at 8:00 PM.
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