City of North Chicago City Council met April 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of North Chicago met in a Regular meeting at 6:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 1850 Lewis Avenue with Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr., presiding.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. ROLL CALL
Upon roll call being taken, the following members were present:
Present: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Absent: January
IV. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA
4-1 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, April 06, 2020
4-2 Water Department Report – March 2020
4-3 Treasurer’s Report – March 2020
4-4 Monthly Budget Report - March 2020
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Runnels to approve items 4-1 -4--4 of the Omnibus Vote Agenda as presented.
Alderman Allen questioned item 4-4 collection of taxes history; he requested a copy of the information.
The Mayor elaborated further.
Alderman Markham questioned if the transfer amount of $650,000 impacted the Water and Sewer Fund. Mrs. Partipilo explained there was a surplus.
Alderman Allen questioned the Police Department overtime; he was concerned of the $1,000,000 amount. Mrs. Partipilo directed to pg. 5; it would be lower once the dispatchers transferred to Mundelein, IL and clarified was the lowest since she arrived.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Nays: January
Absent: None
Alderman January joined in the meeting at 6:09 p.m.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
NONE
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
6-1 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF CITY BILLS
MOTION:
Alderman Runnels moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to pay the bills of Council Run 4/20//20 in the amount of $485,799.07 when funds become available.
Alderman Evans questioned what was included in the additional city bills; the Mayor explained the easement for the North Chicago Lumber Yard litigation.
Alderman Allen stated his unawareness of pg.6. Mrs. Partipilo clarified it was an easement judgement and not a lawsuit. The Mayor elaborated further.
Alderman January questioned if funds were available and when checks would be disbursed. Mrs. Partipilo stated funds were available and checks sent by end of week.
Alderman January asked amount in the Water Fund and the next transfer. Mrs. Partipilo stated $1,401,040.35 in the Operating Water Fund; the next transfer would be July in the amount of $650,000.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Fisher, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Nays: January
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
VARIOUS
Alderman Mayfield encouraged completion of the 2020 Census; Mayor Rockingham echoed her sentiments.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/CONCERNS
The Mayor indicated schools would be closed until end of 2020 year and students were continuing with “e learning.” The Middle of May could be the earliest Illinois would reopen.
It was contingent upon the decision next week. In the interim, there were “food giveaways” in the City. Representative Rita Mayfield was also providing food during the weekend. He acknowledged the Chief of Staff, Deb Waszak for providing continuous Coronavirus updates.
The Police, Fire and Public Works were operating. Comptroller’s Office was in operations and someone was handling Code enforcement and inspection issues.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council; a motion was made by Alderman Runnels, seconded by Alderman Allen that the meeting stand adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
The Council Meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
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