Lake County Gazette

City of Highwood City Council met February 05.

Here is the minutes as provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Pecaro at 7:55 P.M.

      1. Roll Call

Present: Mayor Pecaro, Aldermen: Falberg, Hospodarsky, Fiore, Levi, Peterson, Slavin

Also Present: City Manager Coren, Assistant City Manager Martin, City Attorney Ferolo, City Clerk Baruffi, Administrative Assistant Litjens

      2. Pledge of Allegiance

All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

      3. Review of Minutes to be Approved

            3.1. Moved by Alderman Fiore, seconded by Alderman Levi to approve the City Council: January 15, 2019 minutes as presented. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.

            3.2. Moved by Alderman Fiore, seconded by Alderman Levi to approve the Committee of the Whole: January 15, 2019 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 Fiore, seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve the 02/05/2019 AP Warrant List as presented. All present voting aye, motion carried.

Vote:

Yes: Aldermen: Fiore, Peterson, Levi, Slavin, Falberg, Hospodarsky

      6. Public Input Items Not On Agenda

      7. Mayor’s Report

            7.1. A Presentation by Anne Flanigan Bassi, Supervisor at Moraine Township, on Free Tax Assistance for Low Income Taxpayers.

Anne Flanigan Bassi reviewed the income tax assistance for low income taxpayers program which runs from February 2nd to April 6th. This service is free to qualified taxpayers. There is also a doorto-door paratransit van program available to Moraine Township residents’ age 65 or older or disabled. The van operates Monday through Friday 8:30-4:00 P.M. The van service is primarily for medical appointments up to 15 miles of township borders, but can be scheduled for errands if available. There is a minimal charge.

      8. Committee Reports

      9. Treasurer ’s Report

            9.1. Moved by Alderman Fiore, seconded by Alderman Levi to approve the December 2018 Treasurer ’s Report as presented. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.

      10. Clerk’s Report

ACTION ITEMS

      11. Unfinished Business

      12. New Business

             12.1. 19-R-03 Moved by Alderman Falberg, seconded by Alderman Fiore to authorize a Resolution Approving the TIF District Façade and Building Improvement Grant Program. All present voting aye, motion carried.

Vote:

Yes: Aldermen: Falberg, Fiore, Hospodarsky, Peterson, Slavin. Levi

City Manager Coren explained this is to improve the aesthetics of the downtown, paying 50% with a cap of up to $10,000.00.

            12.2. Moved by Alderman Fiore, seconded by Alderman Falberg for Approval of a Consolidated 48 Month Copier Lease Agreement for Two New Machines, for the Police Department and Administration with ISBS (Image Systems & Business Solutions). Motion carried.

Vote:

Yes: Aldermen: Fiore, Falberg, Hospodarsky, Levi, Peterson

No: Alderman Slavin

           12.3. Moved by Alderman Fiore, seconded by Alderman Levi to authorize a Motion Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Certified Water System Operator Contract (For Contractual Operation of Public Water Supply). All present voting aye, motion carried.

Vote:

Yes: Aldermen: Fiore, Levi, Slavin, Falberg, Hospodarsky, Peterson

      13. Executive Session (If Necessary)

      14. Any Action Necessary Coming Out of Executive Session

      15. Adjournment Moved by Alderman Hospodarski, seconded by Alderman Fiore to adjourn the meeting. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried. Mayor Pecaro adjourned the meeting at 8:06 P.M.

http://www.cityofhighwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02052019-660