City of Highwood City Council met July 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
As the City of Highwood continues to follow social distancing requirements the City Council meeting on Tuesday July 21, 2020 will be held on the front lawn of City Hall beginning at 7:30 PM weather permitting. In the case of inclement weather the meeting will be held in the Council Chambers while following social distancing guidelines and safety precautions.
The City of Highwood remains united in ensuring the safety and health of our community and our employees.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call by Mayor Pecaro at 7:33 P.M.
Present: Mayor Pecaro, Aldermen: Levi, Fiore, Peterson, Hospodarsky, Falberg and Slavin Also Present: City Manager Coren, Assistant City Manager Martin, City Attorney Jablecki, Finance Representative Jelonek, and Administrative Assistant Litjens
2. Pledge of Allegiance
All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Review of Minutes to be Ap proved
3.1. Moved by Alderman Levi and seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve the minutes for City Council: July 7, 2020 as presented. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
4. Appointments (Mayor Pecaro)
4.1. Diana Guerrero - Library Board 3 Year Term
Moved by Alderman Peterson and seconded by Alderman Levi to appoint Diana Guerrero to the Library Board for a 3 year term. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
4.2. Jason Muelver - Library Board 3 Year Term
Moved by Alderman Peterson and seconded by Alderman Levi to appoint Jason Muelver to the Library Board for a 3 year term. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
5. Approval of Warrant List:
5.1. Moved by Alderman Levi and seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve the 07/21/2020 AP Warrant List for payment. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
6. Public Input Items Not on Agenda
7. Mayor’s Report
8. Committee Reports
9. Treasurer ’s Report
10. Clerk’s Report
ACTION ITEMS
11. Unfinished Business
12. New Business
12.1. Moved by Alderman Levi and seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve a Resolution Approving an ARC Application for Façade Signage at Metro by T-Mobile Located at 106 Washington Avenue. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
12.2. Moved by Alderman Levi and seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve a Resolution Authorizing Participation in the ComEd Green Region Program for the Everts Park Rain Garden and Native Wildflower Plantings Project. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
12.3. Moved by Alderman Peterson and seconded by Alderman Levi to approve a Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Waive Competitive Bidding and Accept a Quote from Paragon Micro for the Purchase of Six (6) In-Car GETAC Tablet Computers and Mounting Hardware for the Highwood Police Department. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
12.4. Moved by Alderman Levi and seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve a Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Lake for COVID 19 Relief. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
13. Executive Session (If Necessary)
14. Any Action Necessary Coming Out of Executive Session
15. Adjournment moved by Alderman Fiore and seconded by Alderman Levi to adjourn the meeting. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried. Mayor Pecaro adjourned the meeting at 7:39 P.M.
https://www.cityofhighwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212020-763
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