City of North Chicago City Council met Nov. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of North Chicago met in a Regular meeting at 6:03 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, Smith, Murphy, January
Absent: None
IV. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA
4-1 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, October 18, 2021
4-2 Minutes of Standing Committee Meetings, October 18, 2021
4-3 Entering into a Contract with Morton Salt for Purchase of Road Salt for winter of 2021/22 in Amount not to exceed $110,000; Morton was the Low Successful Bidder on a 2-year 2020 Lake County DOT Joint Bid Procurement and this Commodity will be rebid by
LCDOT in 2022
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to approve the Omnibus Vote
Agenda items 4-1 thru 4-3 as presented.
Alderman January requested to move item 4-3 to Regular Agenda.
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy
Nays: January
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Charles January
Mr. January felt a disservice to the working community for Council scheduled at 6:00 p.m.; complaints of bad meat received from George’s Fresh Market; Harold’s Chicken & Shrimp was a disappointment; he disagreed with the Push Tax for an economically depressed town; vote of no confidence received for the Police Chief and will return his findings; appreciated the aldermen; suggested removing the “Home Rule” for North Chicago and unable to move city forward.
The Mayor explained item 6-6 was also placed on the Council Agenda; approved in a Special Council Meeting, October 30, 2021 due to legislative revised deadline before October 31, 2021.
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
4-3 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH MORTON SALT FOR PURCHASE OF ROAD SALT FOR WINTER OF 2021/22 IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $110,000; MORTON WAS THE LOW SUCCESSFUL BIDDER ON A 2- YEAR 2020 LAKE COUNTY DOT JOINT BID PROCUREMENT AND THIS
COMMODITY WILL BE REBID BY LCDOT IN 2022
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve entering into a contract with Morton Salt for purchase of road salt for winter of 2021/22 in amount not to exceed $110,000; Morton was the low successful bidder on a 2-year 2020 Lake County DOT Joint Bid Procurement and this Commodity will be rebid by LCDOT in 2022.
Alderman Jackson clarified Lake County Division of Transportation vs. Department.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
6-1 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF RESOLUTON AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE TTP LLC – MICHAEL PETERSON
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Evans, to approve the Resolution Authorizing Execution of Consulting Agreement with Comprehensive TTP LLC – Michael Peterson as Comptroller.
The Mayor congratulated Mr. Peterson
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
6-2 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH OLMOS LANDSCAPING FOR WINTER OF 2021/22 SNOW AND ICE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT CITY HALL COMPLEX; THIS IS THE 3RD AND FINAL PERIOD FOR THIS CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve entering into a Contract with Olmos Landscaping for Winter of 2021/22 Snow and Ice Management Services at City Hall Complex; this is the 3rd and final period for this contract amount not to exceed $35,000.
Alderman January questioned type of ice management; The Mayor stated was strictly for the City Hall complex and would utilize salt.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
6-3 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH TRISTATE PLATINUM LANDSCAPING, LLC FOR WINTER OF 2021/22 SNOW AND ICE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT NORTH CHICAGO METRA COMMUTER STATION AND SNOW PLOWING SERVICES FOR ALLEYS WITHIN CITY OF NORTH CHICAGO; THIS IS THE 3RD AND FINAL RENEWAL PERIOD FOR THIS CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to approve entering into a contract with Tri-State Platinum Landscaping, LLC for Winter of 2021/22 Snow and Ice Management Services at North Chicago Metra Commuter Station and Snow Plowing Services for Alleys within City of North Chicago; this is the 3rd and final period for contract amount not to exceed $40,000.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
6-4 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT RECEIVED FROM ABBVIE TO THE EXISTING SHOT SPOTTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NORTH CHICAGO AND ABBVIE; TO EXPAND EXISTING AGREEMENT REGARDING PERMISSABLE USE OF THE FUNDS RECEIVED AS WELL AS TO ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO THE AGREEMENT VIA SUPPLEMENT #1 IN AMOUNT OF $75,000 FOR PROPOSED SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS ALONG SHERIDAN ROAD CORRIDOR
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Allen to approve Supplemental Agreement received from Abbvie to the existing Shot Spotter Agreement between City of North Chicago and Abbvie; to expand existing agreement regarding permissible use of the funds received as well as to additional funding to the agreement via supplement #1 in Amount of $75,000 for proposed safety enhancements along Sheridan Road Corridor.
The Mayor questioned if it was related to the road diet; Mr. Cieslica explained Abbvie’s approval of $75,000 applied to project and additional funding from IDOT; Mr. Cieslica explained possibly a supplement to original agreement. The Mayor questioned clarification if the City’s same amount; Mr. Cieslica explained the letter was signed by Mayor to IDOT; cost of $134,402. The Mayor questioned the additional funding from Abbvie; Mr. Cieslica stated Abbvie initially committed to amount of $75,000; the City requested amount of $45,402 from IDOT funding shortfall; $14,000 from the City. IDOT revenue agreement ensuring concordance. He was reaching out to Abbvie with additional funding for city cost of $14,000.
The Mayor suggested reaching out to Abbvie for the additional funding was finalized.
The Mayor requested to table both items; 6-4 and 6-5 until funding was finalized.
Alderman Jackson amended moved, seconded by Alderman January to include items 6-4 and 6-5 table until funding was finalized. for
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
6-5 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF A $135,000 CONTRACT PREPARAED BY TRANSYSTEMS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PHASE I ENGINEERING REQUIRED BY IDOT FOR PROPOSED RESTRIPING AND LANE REDUCTION (ROAD DIET) OF SHERIDAN ROAD FROM 10TH TO 16TH STREET
INCLUDED IN MOTION WITH ITEM 6-4
6-6 /APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO AMUSEMENT TAXES REMOVED; APPROVED AT SPECIAL MEETING, OCTOBER 30, 2021
6-7 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND CONSIDERATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF ORTH CHICAGO AND BITTERSWEET, LLC (MULCH CENTER SALES FACILITY PROJECT)
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield, to approve the Redevelopment Agreement between City of North Chicago and Bittersweet LLC (Mulch Center Sales Facility Project).
Alderman Allen questioned clarification of wording Push Tax and Amusement Tax; The Mayor explained.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
6-8 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; APPROVAL WITH PLAT OF VACATION; PLAT OF DEDICATION AND PLAT OF EASEMENT (MULCH CENTER SALE FACILITY PROJECT
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
6-9 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF CITY BILLS
General Corporate Fund $ 241,174.80
Library $ 7,778.77
Motor Fuel Tax $ 870.93
Water Operations $ 20,327.27
Grant $ 7,449.43
CDBG $ 2,196.11
Retiree's Insurance Premium $ 12,610.05
Grant Place Operating Fund $ 1,795.87
TOTAL $ 294,203.23
Special Bills; Rittenhouse LLC $ 16,995.00
GRAND TOTAL $ 311,198.23
MOTION:
Alderman Mayfield moved, seconded by Alderman Evans to pay the bills of Council Run 11/01/21 in the amount of $311,198.23 including Special Bills of $16,995 when funds become available.
Alderman January asked if there were sufficient funds; when checks would be processed and dispensed. Funds were available; Interim Comptroller, Tim McPhillips stated the checks would be disbursed Wednesday. Alderman January asked the balance of the Water Fund at the close that day and the next transfer with amount; Mr. McPhillips provided the balance of the Water Operations Fund in the amount of $1,228,495.14. The next quarterly transfer would be following week of October 2021 in the amount of $607,500.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy
Nays: January
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
VII. MISCELLANEOUS
VARIOUS INFORMATION
Alderman Evans stated had received several calls of the grocery store; upcoming city development moving forward and asked the council to “Push for the Best.”
VARIOUS INFORMATION
Alderman Smith expressed his excitement of the city’s direction; there was more positive vs. negative feedback; the key was harmony as part of the team and he supported Alderman Evans’ Halloween Event.
VARIOUS INFORMATION
Alderman Mayfield stated the citizens on Elizabeth commended Police Chief Perez for removing the parked vehicles from the roadway; received suggestions for next newsletter that homeowners were responsible in maintaining their property; the city was no longer cleaning the overgrown brush from the alleys and she advocated the city businesses.
VARIOUS INFORMATION
Alderman Allen clarified nothing was perfect; suggested utilizing the businesses in the community; he asked if Council could contact their constituents concerning the Push Tax; the Mayor clarified it was partially their responsibility and he suggested posting on the website. Alderman Allen announced the 4th Ward meeting held at the North Chicago Fire Station, November 20, 2021; 11-1:30 p.m. and the theme was “Be Thankful”! He encouraged everyone’s support.
VARIOUS INFORMATION
Alderman Jackson acknowledged Interim Chief of Staff’s efforts with reaching out to GovHR seeking Interim Comptroller’s reduction in pay; acknowledged Public Works team cleaning the streets including their timeliness and he asked the Mayor if he would be conducting a 5th Monday Meeting; He recalled upcoming last Monday scheduled the virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony, November 29, 2021 and the hiring of the new Communication Information Coordinator, Wendy Bondi. He encouraged introducing themselves.
Alderman Smith acknowledged the Public Works Department awesome job with the clean sweep; The Mayor stated the city was moving in the right direction, continued support, with residents, council and staff; acknowledged Alderman Evans’ Halloween Parade event;
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council; a motion was made by Alderman Allen, seconded by Alderman Evans that the meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
The Council Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
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