City of Highwood City Council met Aug. 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the councill:
As the City of Highwood continues to follow social distancing requirements the City Council meeting 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 by Alderman Falberg, Mayor Pro-Tem at 7:33 P.M.
1. Roll Call
Present: Aldermen Falberg, Hospodarsky, Fiore and Peterson
A motion was made by Alderman Hospodarsky and seconded by Alderman Fiore to appoint Alderman Falberg as Mayor Pro-Tem. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
Absent: Alderman Slavin
Also Present: City Manager Coren, City Attorney Jablecki 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 Hospodarsky to approve the minutes for City Council: July 21, 2020 as presented. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
3.2. Moved by Alderman Levi and seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve the minutes for Committee of the Whole: July 21, 2020 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 and seconded by Alderman Levi to approve the 08/04/2020 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
9.1. Moved by Alderman Hospodarsky and seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve the May 2020 Treasurer’s report.
10. Clerk’s Report
ACTION ITEMS
11. Unfinished Business
12. New Business
12.1. Moved by Alderman Fiore and seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve a Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Sign an Engagement Letter with Bernardi Securities to Underwrite General Obligation Refunding Bonds to Save the City an Expected $200,000 or More in Interest Payments. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
12.2. Moved by Alderman Fiore and seconded by Alderman Levi to the approve a Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Sign an Agreement with Ice Miller LLP to serve as the Bond Counsel for the City of Highwood for the 2020 Refunding Bonds. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
12.3. Moved by Alderman Fiore and seconded by Alderman Levi to approve a Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program-Everts Park Acquisition. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
12.4. Moved by Alderman Fiore and seconded by Alderman Hospodarsky to approve an Ordinance Amending the Highwood City Code with Regard to the Mayor’s Authority to Declare a State of Emergency Pursuant to 65 IL CS 5/11-1-6. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
12.5. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending 4-1-7: Classification of Licenses in the Highwood City Code to Limit Bar and Restaurant Hours to 11:00 PM was tabled to the August 18, 2020 meeting.
13. Executive Session (If Necessary)
14. Any Action Necessary Coming Out of Executive Session
15. Adjournment moved by Alderman Fiore and seconded by Alderman Hospodarsky to adjourn the meeting. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried. Alderman Falberg, Mayor Pro-Tem adjourned the meeting at 7:39 P.M.
https://www.cityofhighwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08042020-766
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