City of Highwood City Council met July 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Pecaro at 7:30 P.M.
1. Roll Call
Present: Aldermen Levi, Slavin, Falberg, Fiore, Peterson and Hospodarsky
Also Present: City Manager Coren by phone, Assistant City Manager Martin, 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 Peterson and seconded by Alderman Fiore to approve the minutes for City Council: June 15, 2021. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
3.2. Moved by Alderman Hospodarsky and seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve the minutes for Committee of the Whole: June 15, 2021. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
4. Appointments (Mayor Pecaro)
5. Approval of Warrant List:
5.1. Moved by Alderman Falberg and seconded by Alderman Fiore 07/06/2021 AP Warrant List for payment. All present voting aye, by roll call vote, motion carried.
5.2. Moved by Alderman Peterson and seconded by Alderman Fiore to approve the 07/20/2021 AP Warrant List for payment. All present voting aye, by roll call 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 Fiore and seconded by Alderman Hospodarsky to approve the Treasurer’s Report for April 2021. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
10. Clerk’s Report
ACTION ITEMS
11. Unfinished Business
12. New Business
12.1. Moved by Alderman Falberg and seconded by Alderman Fiore to approve a Resolution Approving an ARC Application for one Wall Sign at Noon O Kabab, Located at 242-244 Green Bay Road. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
12.2. Moved by Alderman Hospodarsky and seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve a Resolution Approving an ARC Application for Fencing at Westover Townhomes, Located at 64-114 Westover Road. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
12.3. Moved by Alderman Slavin and seconded by Alderman Fiore to approve a Resolution Approving an ARC Application for Wall, Window and Door Signage for Earth Renovations, Located at 51 Highwood Avenue. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
12.4. Moved by Alderman Falberg and seconded by Alderman Fiore to approve a Resolution Approving an ARC Application for an Outdoor Seating Area at El Buren, Located at 331 Waukegan Avenue. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
12.5. Moved by Alderman Falberg and seconded by Alderman Hospodarsky to approve a Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Extension with Sandy Pope and Hydra Electric Tattoo to Lease the Commercial Space in the Highwood Train Station. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
12.6. Moved by Alderman Falberg and seconded by Alderman Peterson to waive competitive bidding and approve a Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with HomeStar Restoration Group to Install a New Roof and Repair Mortar Filler in the Brick at the Highwood Water Plant in an Amount not to Exceed $30,000. All present voting aye, by roll call vote, motion carried.
12.7. Moved by Alderman Falberg 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 Bonds in the amount of $10,000,000. Alderman Levi abstained, all others present voting aye, by roll call vote, motion carried.
12.8. Moved by Alderman Hospodarsky and seconded by Alderman Slavin to approve a Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Ice Miller, LLC to Provide Bond and Disclosure Services to the City of Highwood for the 2021 Bond Issuance. Alderman Levi abstained, all others present voting aye, by roll call vote, motion carried.
12.9. Moved by Alderman Peterson and seconded by Alderman Fiore to approve a Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Kane, McKenna Capital Inc to Provide Financial Advisory Services to the City of Highwood Related to the Bond Issuance Related to the TIF Extension at an Amount not to Exceed $25,000. Alderman Levi abstained, all others present voting aye, by roll call vote, motion carried.
12.10.Moved by Alderman Falberg and seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve an Ordinance of the Annual Appropriation of the City of Highwood, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2021 and Ending April 30, 2022. All present voting aye, by roll call vote, motion carried.
12.11.Moved by Alderman Falberg and seconded by Alderman Fiore to approve an Ordinance for Salary and Compensation for the City of Highwood for the FYE 2022 Budget Year. All present voting aye, by roll call vote, motion carried.
12.12.Moved by Alderman Fiore and seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve a Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with FGM Architects to Complete a Feasibility Study on Converting the Existing Public Works Facility for Use as a City Hall and Police Department, in an Amount not to Exceed $25,000. All present voting aye, by roll call vote, motion carried.
12.13.Moved by Alderman Falberg and seconded by Alderman Fiore to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Execute a Real Estate Contract for the Purchase of 460 Green Bay Road, Highwood, Illinois. All present voting aye, by roll call vote, motion carried.
12.14.Moved by Alderman Falberg and seconded by Alderman Fiore to approve a Motion Approving a Letter of Intent for the Properties at 420 and 424 Sheridan Road. 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 Hospodarsky and seconded by Alderman Levi to adjourn the meeting. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried. Mayor Pecaro adjourned the meeting at 7:41 P.M.
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