City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met July 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Pecaro at 6:08 P.M.
1. Roll Call
Present: Aldermen Slavin, Falberg, Peterson and Hospodarsky
Absent: Alderman Fiore
Late Arrival: Alderman Levi at 6:33 P.M.
Also Present: City Manager Coren, Assistant City Manager Martin, City Attorney Jablecki and Administrative Assistant Litjens
2. Public Hearing
2.1. Moved by Alderman Hospodarsky and seconded by Alderman Peterson to open the Public Hearing for Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 at 6:10 P.M. Moved by Alderman Peterson and seconded by Alderman Slavin to close the hearing at 6:12 P.M.
3. Review of Minutes to be Approved
3.1. City Council: June 21, 2022
Minutes will be approved as presented at the regular City Council meeting.
4. Appointments
4.1. Reappointment - Lucy Hospodarsky - Library Board - 3 Year Term
4.2. Appointment - Joel Gettleman - Planning & Zoning - 4 Year Term
4.3. Appointment - Mark Maresco – Planning & Zoning - 4 Year Term
4.4. Appointment - John Falduto – Fire Pension Board - 4 Year Term
All appointments will be approved at the regular City Council meeting.
5. Review of Bill Warrant List
5.1. 07/05/2022 AP Warrant List
5.2. 07/19/2022 AP Warrant List
All Warrant Lists will be approved for payment as presented at the regular City Council meeting.
6. Unfinished Business
7. New Business
7.1 Consideration of Resolution for an ARC Application for an Outdoor Seating for Toffee Traditions, Located at 323 Waukegan Avenue.
This will be approved as presented at the regular City Council meeting.
7.2 Consideration of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance of the City of Highwood, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2022 and Ending April 30, 2023.
This will be approved at the regular City Council meeting.
7.3 Consideration of an Ordinance on Salary and Compensation for the City of Highwood for the FYE 2023 Budget Year.
This will be approved at the regular City Council meeting.
7.4 A Discussion on Pursuing an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant for the Redevelopment of the Property at 340 Green Bay Road for Park Use. Assistant City Manager Martin summarized the OSLAD grant process relative to 340 Green Bay Road. He noted that the Council had previously approved a design concept and requested direction to proceed with the application. The Council was unanimous in directing staff to proceed as described.
7.5 A Discussion on Renaming the Western Avenue Ballpark to Honor Marv Baker. The City Council discussed various name options and agreed that “Baker Park” would be the most appropriate.
7.6 A Discussion on Encouraging Residents to Acquire Individual Video Monitoring Systems for their Homes by Offering a Municipal Cost Share.
Staff discussed the general concept with Council. Staff will investigate various options to create a process and program to be discussed at a future meeting.
7.7 A Discussion on Participating in a Regional License Plate Reader Program. Staff discussed the possibility of participating in a larger program with other communities which will be more cost effective and productive for all communities.
7.8 A Discussion on the April 2022 Treasurer’s Report.
Staff presented the report sharing the strong position held in the last month of the 2022 FY.
8. Executive Session (If Necessary)
Moved by Alderman Peterson and seconded by Alderman Levi to enter Executive Session under section 2-C-5. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
9. Any Action Necessary Coming Out of Executive Session
Moved by Alderman Levi and seconded by Alderman Peterson to reconvene the Committee of the Whole meeting. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Alderman Levi and seconded by Alderman Slavin to adjourn the meeting. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried. Mayor Pecaro adjourned the meeting at 7:30 P.M.
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