City of North Chicago City Council met Nov. 15.
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, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Absent: Evans
Mayor Rockingham, Jr. announced that Alderman Evans would not be in attendance.
IV. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA
4-1 Minutes of Special Council Meeting, October 30, 201
4-2 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, November 01, 2021
4-3 Minutes of Standing Committee Meetings, November 01, 2021
4-4 Departmental Reports – Economic Development, Human Resources, City Clerk, Water
4-5 Treasurer’s Report – October 2021
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Jackson to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda items 4-1 thru 4-5 as presented.
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Allen, Smith, Murphy
Nays: January
Absent: Evans
MOTION CARRIED
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
NONE
VI. REGULAR AGENDA
6-1 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF CITY BILLS
General Corporate Fund $ 204,344.09
Library $ 489.73
Motor Fuel Tax $ 16,324.55
Water Operations $ 269,559.22
Grant $ 316.00
Community Development - CDBG $ 4,664.92
Retiree's Insurance Premium $ 1,952.78
TIF II Downtown/Industrial $ 40.95
Skokie Highway TIF 111 $ 727.95
Grant Place Operating Fund $ 13,298.78
TOTAL $ 511,718.97
2 11/15/21
MOTION:
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Mayfield to pay the bills of Council Run 11/15/21 in the amount of $511,718.97 when funds become available.
Alderman January asked if there were sufficient funds; when checks would be processed and dispensed. Funds were available; Assistant Comptroller, Tawanda Joyner 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 $1,051,915.47. The next transfer would be January 2022 in the amount of $607,500.
Alderman Allen questioned the possibility of not utilizing Water Funds to pay the future bills. Mayor Rockingham, Jr. stated that the Interim Chief of Staff and the Interim Comptroller were to be in discussion concerning that possibility.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Mayfield, Allen, Smith, Murphy
Nays: January
Absent: Evans
MOTION CARRIED
VII. MISCELLANEOUS
VARIOUS INFORMATION
Alderman Allen emphasized that the City use local businesses within the city to purchase items/food for events and functions of the City. He announced the 4th Ward Meeting, November 20, 2021, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. with a “Be Thankful” theme.
VARIOUS INFORMATION
Mayor Rockingham, Jr. announced that there would not be a Council Meeting November 29,
2021 (5th Monday); there would be a virtual tree lighting ceremony that day at 6 p.m. He wished Alderman Evans a Happy Birthday.
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, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Absent: Evans
MOTION CARRIED
The Council Meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
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