City of Highland Park City Council met Dec. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:30 PM, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call:
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Neukirch, Fire Chief Amidei, Community Development Director Fontane, Police Chief Jogmen, Public Works Director Kanapareddy, Finance Director Logan, Manager of Senior Services Frey, 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 November 25, 2019
Councilwoman Stone moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 25, 2019, as amended. Councilman Stolberg seconded the motion.
Upon a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
SECONDER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Holleman
ABSTAIN: Councilman Knobel
APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST
1. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from November 16, 2019 to November 26, 2019.
Councilman Kaufman moved to approve the Warrant List, except item #290392.
Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
SECONDER: Kim Stone, Councilwoman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Councilman Kaufman recused himself due to his wife serving as an employee of Community Partners for Affordable Housing ("CPAH").
Councilwoman Stone recused herself due to her position on the Board of Directors for CPAH.
Councilmen Stone and Kaufman exited the meeting at 7:48 PM.
Councilman Stolberg moved to approve Warrant List item #290392. Councilman Blumberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Adam Stolberg, Councilman
SECONDER: Anthony Blumberg, Councilwoman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
RECUSED: Councilmen Stone, Kaufman
Councilmen Stone and Kaufman entered the meeting at 7:48 PM.
REPORT OF MAYOR
A. Appointments
1. 2020 Appointments for Advisory Groups, Boards and Commissions
Mayor Rotering explained that the City has 18 commissions, boards, and
advisory groups with volunteer citizen members who are appointed by the
Mayor, with City Council consent.
Mayor Rotering appointed the following volunteer citizen members:
Business & Economic Development Advisory Group
Reappointment - Larry Bloom 1/1/20-12/31/21
Reappointment - Paul Cox 1/1/20-12/31/21
Reappointment - Bruno Di Martino 1/1/20-12/31/21
Reappointment - Leslie Lipin 1/1/20-12/31/21
Reappointment - David A. Smith 1/1/20-12/31/21
Appointment - Harvey Wineberg 1/1/20-12/31/21
Cultural Arts Advisory Group
Reappointment - James Lynch 1/1/20-12/31/21
Reappointment - Judith M. Kaufman 1/1/20-12/31/21
Appointment to Chair - Judith M. Kaufman1/1/20-12/31/21
Appointment to Vice Chair - Joanne Bernstein1/1/20-12/31/21
Appointment - Robert Bernstein 1/1/20-12/31/21
Appointment - Edward Kaufman 1/1/20-12/31/21
Appointment - Carol Lazarus 1/1/20-12/31/21
Appointment - Cheryl Steiger 1/1/20-12/31/21
Historic Preservation
Reappointment - Meghan Ann Salamasick1/1/20-12/31/23
Appointment - Michele Feinberg 1/1/20-12/31/23
Appointment - William B. Levy 1/1/20-12/31/23
Appointment - Annie Marshall de Armas1/1/20-12/31/23
Housing Commission
Appointment to Vice Chair - Chadd Berkun1/1/20-12/31/21
Human Relations Advisory Group
Reappointment - Sandra Figueroa Bast 1/1/20-12/31/21
Reappointment - Matt Prestine 1/1/20-12/31/21
Reappointment - Megan Ruddie1/1/20-12/31/21
Reappointment - Joan Zahnle 1/1/20-12/31/21
Appointment - Nancy Krent 1/1/20-12/31/21
Library Board of Trustees
Appointment - Erik Anderson 1/1/20-12/31/23
Plan & Design Commission
Appointment to Chair - Ernie Reinstein1/1/20-12/31/21
Appointment - Walter J. Hainsfuther 1/1/20-12/31/23
Appointment to Vice Chair - Walter J. Hainsfurther1/1/20-12/31/21
Police Pension Board
Reappointment - Julie Logan 5/12/20-5/9/22
Sustainability Advisory Group
Reappointment - Elizabeth Falzone 1/1/20-12/31/21
Reappointment - Jay Futterman 1/1/20-12/31/21
Reappointment - Daniel M. LaCosse 1/1/20-12/31/21
Reappointment - Brent William Ross 1/1/20-12/31/21
Appointment - Christopher Wren 1/1/20-12/31/21
Transportation Advisory Group
Reappointment - Andrew Bloom 1/1/20-12/31/21
Reappointment - Bruce W. Mainzer 1/1/20-12/31/21
Appointment - Jeff Levin 1/1/20-12/31/21
Appointment - Mark Schwartz 1/1/20-12/31/21
Zoning Board of Appeals
Appointment - Candace Carter Mintz 1/1/20-12/31/23
Appointment - William Forest Hendrick1/1/20-12/31/23
The Council was in consensus with the recommended reappointments.
B. Proclamations
1. Proclamation Recognizing Martin Luther King Day of Service 2020
Mayor Rotering requested the community to join in on the 11th Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service on Monday, January 20, 2020 from 10AM - 1:30 PM at the Recreation Center of Highland Park. She explained how this is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King's legacy through service.
Teri Steinberg provided specific information pertaining to the annual Martin
Luther King Day of Service event.
C. Other business
There was none.
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 Blumberg moved to approve items 1-22 by omnibus vote consideration. Councilman
Kaufman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
SECONDER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
Administration
1.Adoption of an Ordinance (O85-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 119 of “The Highland Park Code of 1968,” as Amended, Regarding Banquet Venue Liquor Licenses”.
2.Adoption of an Ordinance (O86-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Approving a Three-Year Extension of the Time Period of City of Highland Park Special Service Area Number 17”.
3.Adoption of a Resolution (R168-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a New Employment Agreement for the City Manager”.
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
SECONDER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
4.Adoption of a Resolution (R169-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Small Business Façade Improvement Grant for Smart Jewelers located at 600 Central Avenue, Suite 111”.
Finance
5.Adoption of a Resolution (R170-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “Resolution Approving the City’s Liability, Property, and Workers Compensation Insurance Package for the Policy Period of January 1, 2020, to January 1, 2021”.
6.Adoption of an Ordinance (O87-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending Section 72.020 of "The Highland Park Code of 1968," as Amended, Regarding Parking Permit Fees”.
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anthony Blumberg, Councilman
SECONDER: Daniel Kaufman, Councilman
AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmen Stolberg, Stone, Kaufman, Blumberg, Knobel, Holleman
7.Adoption of an Ordinance (O88-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Highland Park, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2019”.
Public Works
8.Adoption of a Resolution (R171-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the 2019 Professional Electrical Services Contracts to Highland Park Electric of Highland Park, Illinois, Kordick Electric Company Inc. of Northbrook, Illinois and Bassett Electrical Contracting of Hainesville, Illinois”.
9.Adoption of a Resolution (R172-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the 2019 Professional Painting Contracts with Go Painters Inc., of Maywood, Illinois and Absolute Home Improvement and Cleaning Services Inc., of Highland Park, Illinois”.
10.Adoption of a Resolution (R173-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the 2019 Custodial Services Contract to A Plus Quality Service Inc. of Arlington Heights, Illinois”.
11.Adoption of a Resolution (R174-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the Street and Parking Lot Light Maintenance Contract to Highland Park Electric, of Highland Park, Illinois”.
12.Adoption of a Resolution (R175-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the Annual HVAC Maintenance Contract with Ireland Heating & Air Conditioning Co of Lake Forest, Illinois; and The YMI Group of Elk Grove Village, Illinois”.
13.Adoption of a Resolution (R176-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of Professional Roofing Services Contracts with All American Exterior Solutions of Lake Zurich, Illinois; L Marshall Inc. of Glenview, Illinois; and Weatherguard Roofing Co., of Elgin, Illinois”.
14.Adoption of a Resolution (R177-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the Full Service Uniform Contract with Cintas Corporation, Schaumburg, Illinois”.
15.Adoption of a Resolution (R178-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “Resolution Authorizing Renewal of Professional Plumbing Services Contracts with Pasquesi Plumbing of Highland Park, Illinois, T & J Plumbing Inc. of Chicago, Illinois and Little Tommy’s Plumbing Shop Inc. of Highland Park, Illinois”.
16.Adoption of a Resolution (R179-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Supplemental Statement of Work under an Agreement with Municipal GIS Partners Inc., For GIS Support Services”.
17.Adoption of a Resolution (R180-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the 2018 Unit Price Water Treatment Chemicals Purchase Contract with Viking Chemical Company of Rockford, Illinois; and Univar USA Inc. of Kent, Washington”.
18.Adoption of an Resolution (R181-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the 2019 Unit Price Water Treatment Chemical Purchase Contracts with Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls of Downers Grove, Illinois; Carus Corporation of Peru, Illinois; and Pencco Inc., of Sealy, Texas”.
19.Adoption of an Ordinance (O89-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Waiving City’s Purchasing Policy, Due to Municipal Partnering Initiative Bidding to Authorize Award of the 2020 Emergency Contractual Assistance Contract to DiMeo Brothers Inc., of Elk Grove Village, IL, Mark Meade Excavators Inc., Grayslake, IL., and Kloepfer Construction Inc., Northbrook, IL”.
Community Development
20.Adoption of a Resolution (R182-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of a Professional Services Agreement with Robert Half International Inc. for the Period Starting January 1, 2020 and Ending December 31, 2020”.
Public Safety
21.Adoption of an Ordinance (O90-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending "The Highland Park Code of 1968," Regarding the Regulation of Cannabis”.
22.Adoption of an Ordinance (O91-2019) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Highland Park, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2019”.
OTHER BUSINESS (the City Council will consider and then either approve or disapprove the following items)
There was none.
BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL
Councilman Blumberg provided information on the Historical Preservation Award presentation.
BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF
City Manager Neukirch stated that this is the last regular meeting of the City Council for 2019 and City Council meetings will resume on January 13, 2020.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Kaufman moved to adjourn. Councilwoman Stone seconded the motion. On a voice vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously.
The City Council adjourned its meeting at 8:00 PM.
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