City of North Chicago City Council met Aug. 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of North Chicago met in a Regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. via Virtual media Zoom Link 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: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Absent: Fisher
The Mayor announced the absence of Alderman Fisher.
3-1 Resolution Honoring Mr. Edwynne L. Ford
Alderman Runnels moved, seconded by Alderman Markham to approve the Resolution Honoring Mr. Edwynne L. Ford.
City Clerk, Lori Collins read the Resolution as requested.
The Mayor added that the Resolution was presented to the Family.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Fisher
MOTION CARRIED
IV. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA
4-1 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, August 03, 2020
4-2 Minutes of Standing Committee Meetings, August 03, 2020
4-3 Water Department Report – July 2020
4-4 Treasurer’s Report – July 2020
4-5 Intergovernmental Agreement between the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and North Chicago Fire Department
4-6 Entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Lake County Stormwater Commission and United States Navy – Professional Services required for Completion of a Storm Water Study to Reduce Regional Flooding
4-7 Awarding Contract Valued at a Not to Exceed Limit of $35,000 with Precision Pavement Marking Services for Striping of City Streets
4-8 Awarding Contract Valued at a Not to Exceed Limit of $25,000 to CAM, LLC for Pavement Preservation Treatment Services of Select City Streets
4-9 Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance in the City of North Chicago – As Amended Concerning Cannabis Manufacturing Business Establishments
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Runnels to approve items 4-5 thru 4-5 in the Omnibus Vote Agenda as presented.
Alderman January requested the remaining items of 4-5 thru 4-9 be sent to Regular Agenda.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Nays: January
Absent: Fisher
MOTION CARRIED
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
NONE
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
4-5 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES AND NORTH CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and North Chicago Fire Department.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Fisher
MOTION CARRIED
4-6 ENTERING INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH LAKE COUNTY STORMWATER COMMISSION AND UNITED STATES NAVY – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF A STORM WATER STUDY TO REDUCE REGIONAL FLOODING
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Runnels to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with Lake County Stormwater Commission and United States Navy, Professional Services required for completion of a storm water study to reduce regional flooding.
Alderman January questioned city cost incurred for the study. Attorney Simon explained was a TIF expense.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Fisher
MOTION CARRIED
4-7 AWARDING CONTRACT VALUED AT A NOT TO EXCEED LIMIT OF $35,000 WITH PRECISION PAVEMENT MARKING SERVICES FOR STRIPING OF CITY STREETS
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve awarding contract valued at a not to exceed limit of $35,000 with Precision Pavement Marking Services for Striping of City Streets.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Fisher
MOTION CARRIED
4-8 AWARDING CONTRACT VALUED AT A NOT TO EXCEED LIMIT OF $25,000 TO CAM, LLC FOR PAVEMENT PRESERVATION TREATMENT SERVICES OF SELECT CITY STREETS
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve awarding contract valued at a not to exceed limit of $25,000 to CAM, LLC for Pavement Preservation Treatment Services of select city streets.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Fisher
MOTION CARRIED
4-9 ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHICAGO – AS AMENDED CONCERNING CANNABIS MANUFACTURING BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to approve the Zoning Ordinance Amendment in the City of North Chicago as amended concerning cannabis manufacturing business establishments.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Runnels, January
Nays: Markham
Absent: Fisher
MOTION CARRIED
6-1 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF GP LIQUOR LICENSE FOR (3) VIDEO MACHINES AT 1720 SHERIDAN RD.
Alderman Mayfield moved, Alderman Runnels to approve the GP Liquor License for (3) Video Machines at 1720 Sheridan Rd.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Runnels
Nays: Allen, Markham, January
Absent: Fisher
The Mayor broke the tie of an Aye Vote. MOTION CARRIED
6-2 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT IN AMOUNT OF $16,800.00 TO TRI-R SYSTEMS INC. FOR INTEGRATOR SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW SCADA OPERATING SYSTEM FOR THE WATER INTAKE AND TREATMENT PLANT
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to approve of Awarding Professional Services Contract in Amount of $16,800.00 to Tri-R Systems Inc. for Integrator Services required for the Implementation of a new SCADA Operating System for the Water Intake and Treatment Plant.
Alderman Allen questioned if the City sent bids. Ed Wilmes, Public Works Director explained not formally solicited bids. He had reached out to Trotter & Associates as requested. Tri-R had presented a very competitive bid. They visited the water plant prior to submitting a contract.
Mr. Wilmes explained he received information from Mr. Bob Benson, Trotter & Associates. The Mayor suggested considering decision recommendation from the engineering firm of the Water Plant.
Alderman Allen requested comparing opinion from Waukegan Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Runnels,
Nays: Allen, Markham, January Absent: Fisher
The Mayor broke the tie with an Aye Vote.
MOTION CARRIED
6-3 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL – REVIEW POSSIBLE ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS RECEIVED FOR SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to approve acceptance of bids received for sale of surplus vehicles.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Fisher
MOTION CARRIED
6-4 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE ENACTING AND LEVYING GAS USE TAX AMENDMENT
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to approve the Ordinance Enacting and Levying Gas Use Tax Amendment.
Alderman Markham questioned if just changing the date of the ordinance; Attorney Simon explained it was a scribbler’s error. It was ensuring the same information as the collection agreement with the Gas Company for city record accuracy.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Fisher
MOTION CARRIED
CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF CITY BILLS
General Corporate Fund $ 282,253.72
Library $ 8,910.11
Motor Fuel Tax $ 2,443.00
Water Operations $ 493,629.86
Grant $ 18,903.00
Community Development - CDBG $ 17,749.82
TIF Grant PL Debt. Serv. 2007C $ 475.00
Federal Forfeited Property (DEA) $ 20,724.85
911 Emergency Telephone Sys. $ 12,665.15
Retiree's Insurance Prem $ 15,715.64
Grant Place Operating Fund $ 718.74
TOTAL $ 874,188.89
MOTION:
Alderman Runnels moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to pay the bills of Council Run 08/17/20 in the amount of $874,188.89 when funds become available.
Alderman January questioned if there were sufficient funds and when checks would be disbursed. Interim Comptroller Daniela Partipilo stated that funds were available and checks would be sent possibly the next day. Alderman January asked the amount in the Water Fund at the close of business day; Mrs. Partipilo gave the amount of $1,373,180.84. Alderman January asked the next fund transfer; Mrs. Partipilo explained that the transfer amount of $675,000 in month of October.
Alderman Allen requested copy of Community Day bills for his records.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Nays: January
Absent: Fisher
MOTION CARRIED
VII. MISCELLANEOUS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council; a motion was made by Alderman Runnels, seconded by Alderman Mayfield that the meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: Fisher
MOTION CARRIED
The Council Meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
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