City of North Chicago City Council Met March 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of North Chicago met in a Regular meeting at 6:01 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: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Absent: None
IV. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA
4-1 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, March 01, 2021
4-2 Minutes of Standing Committee Meetings, March 01, 2021
4-3 Water Department Report – February 2021
4-4 Treasurer’s Report – February 2021
4-5 Monthly Budget Report – May 01, 2021 0 February 28, 2021
4-6 Gaming Parlor License for Lucky Spin; Terrance Pirtile – 1506 Sheridan Rd.
Alderman Jackson asked the Item 4-6 be moved to the Regular Agenda; Alderman January requested the same.
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Evans to approve the Omnibus Vote Items 4-1 thru 4-5.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Nays: January
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
NONE
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
4-6 GAMING PARLOR LICENSE FOR LUCKY SPIN; TERRANCE PIRTILE – 1506 SHERIDAN RD.
Alderman Mayfield moved, seconded by Alderman Runnels to approve the Gaming Parlor License for Lucky Spin; Terrance Pirtile – 1506 Sheridan Rd.
Alderman Jackson stated concerns with the number of existing gaming locations and there were currently over 22 locations in North Chicago; that was already too many.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Runnels
Nays: Jackson, Markham, January
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
6-1 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF MR. AARON RILEY’S BID FOR 2014 GREENFIELD AVE. ($20,100)
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Evans to approve bid from Mr. Aaron Riley for 2014 Greenfield Ave. in the amount of $20,100.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
6-2 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT & ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT – 1113 MCASLISTER AVE.
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Evans to approve the Assignment & Assumption Agreement – 1113 McAlister Ave.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
6-3 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF MUSTAFA ABDULLAH’S APPOINTMENT TO THE NORTH CHICAGO HOUSING BOARD (5 YEAR TERM – 2026)
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve the appointment of Mustafa Abdullah to the North Chicago Housing Board (5 year term – 2026).
Alderman January asked if a 5 year term was customary for the Housing Board; Mayor Rockingham said that he clarified with the Housing Authority that 5 years was accurate.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
6-4 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF 14th STREET JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER FROM CITY OF NORTH CHICAGO TO THE COUNTY OF LAKE
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to approve the 14th Street Jurisdictional Transfer to Lake County.
Alderman Jackson asked if there was a new ordinance to be approved. Attorney Adam Simon said changing jurisdictions was part of the provisions for the intergovernmental agreement with Lake County (14th St. reconstruction project). The next step was complete the IDOT required forms that is what needed to be signed and approved.
Alderman Jackson questioned the resolution addendum #2; City Engineer Steve Cieslica explained believed those referred to the changes in the IGA. Public Works Director Ed Wilmes there was several agreements for the project including changing the name to Audrey Nixon Boulevard.
Alderman Markham clarified the other County controlled streets; MLK Ave. and Lewis Ave.; Mayor said the State had Green Bay Rd. and part of Sheridan Rd. but the City does the plowing of those. Mr. Wilmes stated the uniqueness of 14th St., Lewis Ave. and MLK Ave. is that the city has permanent authority for Lewis Ave and 14th St.; by retaining permanent authority allows the city control over access to the roads from all property adjacent to the roadway.
Alderman Allen questioned from Green Bay to Sheridan and who would plow. Mr. Wilmes clarified not east of Jackson St and North Chicago/Waukegan would plow. Alderman Jackson asked who would own assets on 14th St.; Mr. Wilmes said North Chicago would own the property on the right-of-ways for sidewalks, crosswalks and roadway lighting on the south side of the street.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Nays: January
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
6-5 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF FAST TRACK DEMOLITION – REQUEST TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve the Fast Track demolition request to waive competitive bidding.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
6-6 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF CITY BILLS
General Corporate Fund $ 297,996.87
Library $ 220.27
Motor Fuel Tax $ 60,128.62
Water Operations $ 197,583.84
Retiree's Insurance Premium $ 1,173.84
TIF II Downtown/Industrial $ 5,842.50
Skokie Hwy TIF III $ 9,096.25
Grant Place Operating Fund $ 685.14
TOTAL $ 572,727.33
MOTION:
Alderman Runnels moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to pay the bills of Council Run 03/15/21 in the amount of $572,727.33 when funds become available.
Alderman January asked if there were sufficient funds; when checks would be processed and dispensed. Assistant Comptroller Tawanda Joyner stated funds were available; checks would be disbursed by Wednesday. Alderman January asked the balance of the Water Fund as of close that day and the next transfer with amount; Ms. Joyner provided the balance of the Water Operations Fund in the amount of $1,385,619.20 and last transfer of fiscal year 2020 would be $675,000 approximately April 15, 2021.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels
Nays: January
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
VII. MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Rockingham acknowledged that the City of North Chicago was currently among the Elite 8 best water plants in the country and encouraged everyone to vote for North Chicago to receive the #ELGKnope Award.
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: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Markham, Runnels, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
The Council Meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
https://www.northchicago.org/vertical/sites/%7B52959CF2-969E-41D9-A9CF-CF0A11D0BEA9%7D/uploads/Minutes_City_Council_Meeting_March_15_2021.pdf
Alerts Sign-up