City of North Chicago City Council met Monday, Oct. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. ROLL CALL
Upon roll call being taken, the following members were present:
Present: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, January
Absent: Runnels
3-1 Resolution Honoring Zera Dickerson
Alderman Mayfield moved, seconded by Alderman Markham to approve the Resolution Honoring Zera Dickerson.
Lori L. Collins, City Clerk read the Resolution.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, January
Nays: None
Absent: Runnels
MOTION CARRIED
IV. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA
4-1 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, October 05, 2020
4-2 Minutes of Standing Committee Meetings, October 05, 2020
4-3 Water Department Report – September 2020
4-4 Monthly Budget Report – May 01 thru September 30, 2020
4-5 Proclamation – 2020 Red Ribbon Week
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda as presented.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham
Nays: January
Absent: Runnels
MOTION CARRIED
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
NONE
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
6-1 Consideration/Approval – Reappointment Of Timothy Clark To The Police Pension Board (Term: May 01, 2020 Thru April 30, 2022)
Alderman Allen moved, seconded Alderman Jackson to approve the Reappointment of Timothy Clark to the Police Pension Board (Term: May 01, 2020 thru April 30, 2022).
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, January
Nays: None
Absent: Runnels
MOTION CARRIED
6-2 Consideration/Approval Of Awarding Contract In The Amount Of $25,171.91 To Hach For Cy21 Services Associated With Operation/Maintenance Of Proprietary Chemical Dosage Monitoring And Reporting Equipment Required At The Water Treatment Plant For Processing And Purification Of Potable Water
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman January to approve the Award Contract in the amount of $25,171.91 to HACH for CY21 Services Associated with Operation/Maintenance of Proprietary Chemical Dosage Monitoring and Report Equipment Required at the Water Treatment Plant for Processing and Purification of Potable Water.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, January
Nays: None
Absent: Runnels
MOTION CARRIED
6-3 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF CITY BILLS
General Corporate Fund $ 197,437.15
Motor Fuel Tax $ 6,096.76
Water Operations $ 665,754.05
TIF 2005A Debt Service $ 963,200.00
TIF Grant PL Debt Serv 2007C $ 724,733.75
TIF 2007A Debt Service $ 271,300.00
TIF Debt Serv 2007B $ 102,530.00
911 Emergency Telephone Sys. $ 167,708.00
Retiree's Insurance Prem $ 860.17
TIF II Downtown/Industrial $ 5,202.14
TIF II Sheridan Crossing $ 7.14
Skokie Highway TIF III $ 16,590.90
Grant Place Operating Fund $ 422.99
TOTAL $ 3,121,843.05
Alderman Runnels entered the virtual meeting at 6:20 p.m.
MOTION:
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Evans to pay the bills of Council Run 10/19/20 in the amount of $3,121,843.05 when funds become available.
Alderman January asked if there were sufficient funds; when checks would be processed and dispensed. Interim Comptroller Daniela Partipilo stated funds were available; checks would be disbursed within the week. Alderman January asked the balance of the Water Fund and the next transfer; Mrs. Partipilo gave the balance of $766,846.03 in the Water Operations Fund at the end of that day.
Alderman January questioned the lower balance of the Water Fund in comparison to the previous meeting. Mrs. Partipilo explained that there are water funds, this was the operational portion of the cash; various accounts with higher yields.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Nays: January
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
VII. MISCELLANEOUS
SAFETY FAIR
Alderman Mayfield announced that a Safety Fair in conjunction with the Exchange Club, would be providing free Public Safety kits, October 31, 2020; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. More information would be provided. She encouraged participation to everyone.
VARIOUS TOPICS
Alderman Jackson thanked all the Department Heads and staff in the attempt to getting him acclimated as alderman. He also requested that the Preliminary Agenda be sent prior to the packets being sent out. The City Clerk explained to Alderman Markham there was a request that the aldermen not receive the preliminary; she further stated that packets timing were sent based on information received from the departments.
Alderman Allen asked if reimbursement was received; Chief of Staff Deb Waszak explained the total allocation was approximately $1.4 million which was submitted on October 14, 2020. An update would be presented to the Council upon receiving funding.
Alderman Markham asked for a follow-up of the 911 Center; Mayor Rockingham stated that it would be presented the following meeting. Interim Comptroller Daniela Partipilo said that she resubmitted state report and did a close out effective April 30, 2020. Once it is completed the appropriate amount would be reimbursed. Alderman Markham asked if all 911 funds were transferred; Mrs. Partipilo said no not all but were some.
Mayor Rockingham asked for a review of the carbon-monoxide detector program. Fire Chief Dell Urban gave an update explaining that it was part of a grant; there was no fee and is installed by the Fire Department.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council; a motion was made by Alderman Allen, seconded by Alderman Mayfield that the meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
The Council Meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
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