City of Highland Park City Council met Aug. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Steve Pannell called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited
ROLL CALL – City Clerk Dirzo
Present: Aldermen Telle, Ortega, Bibian, Hart, Eaker
In Attendance: Mayor Steve Pannell, City Clerk Dirzo, City Attorney Peter Karlovics, Inspector Bernard Pondextor, City Engineer Ken Magnus
Absent: Chief of Police Holderbaum, Alderman Dennis
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
A. Consideration and Possible Approval to renew the Property and Casualty Insurance coverages with the Travelers Insurance Company for the period of Aug. 26th, 2019 to Aug 26th, 2020 for an annual premium of $84,829.00
It was motioned by Alderman Eaker and seconded by Alderman Bibian to Approve the Travelers Insurance Proposal.
Ayes: 5 Aldermen: Telle, Ortega, Bibian, Hart, Eaker
Nays: 0
Motion Passed
B. Tony Pena – Provided the City Council with a presentation in regards to moving forward with opening an establishment that would allow for the legal sale of marijuana in accordance with the State of Illinois newly passed laws.
No decision from council at the moment, will continue to work with Mr. Pena in coming months.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motioned by Alderman Bibian and seconded by Alderman Hart to approve consideration
of the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote, items A through B:
Ayes: 5 Aldermen: Telle, Ortega, Bibian, Hart, Eaker
Nays: 0
Motion Passed
A. Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes – August 1st, 2019
B. Reading and Approval of Bills Payable – August 15th, 2019
It was motioned by Alderman Bibian and seconded by Alderman Eaker to approve items
A through B of the Consent Agenda
Ayes: 5 Aldermen: Telle, Ortega, Bibian, Hart, Eaker
Nays: 0
Motion Passed
NEW BUSINESS:
OLD BUSINESS:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE - Chairman Dennis – Absent
B. LICENSE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE – Chairman Bibian – Motor fuel payments made are not reflected on the bills payable.
C. PARKS AND RECREATION – LIAISON – Alderwoman Ortega – Extended a “Thank you” to all those who assisted with the Back to School event. Many kids in the community were served and went home with snacks and school supplies.
STAFF, OFFICERS, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS:
A. POLICE CHIEF – Walter Holderbaum – Absent
B. CITY ENGINEER – Kenneth Magnus – Resurfacing in Lake Park is finished.
Working on new CDBG funding project to include adjacent lot to City Hall
C. BUILDING DEPARTMENT & PUBLIC WORKS – Mayor Pannell – No Comment
D. CITY INSPECTOR – Bernard Pondexter – Continued negotiations with DeMaio
E. CITY ATTORNEY – Peter Karlovics – No Comment
F. ALDERMAN
G. CITY CLERK – NO COMMENT
H. CITY TREASURER – NO COMMENT.
MAYOR’S REPORTS AND APPOINTMENTS: All appointments are for 1 year unless stated otherwise.
Mayor Pannell has scheduled tent pick up for Block Party for 5PM on Friday before the event. All council members to wear City shirts.
ADJOURN:
It was motioned by Alderman Eaker and seconded by Alderman Hart to adjourn the regular council meeting at 7:35PM
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