Lake County Gazette

City of Highland Park City Council met Nov. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

At 5:31 PM, Presiding Officer Blumberg called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call:

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Presiding Officer Blumberg, Councilmembers Tapia, Stolberg, Stone, Holleman, Lidawer

ABSENT: Mayor Rotering

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Neukirch, Director of Public Works Bannon, Community Development Director Fontane, Assistant City Manager Jason, Police Chief Jogmen, Finance Director Logan, Fire Chief Schrage, Communications Manager Civitello, Human Resources Manager Taub, Deputy City Clerk Palbitska

ALSO PRESENT: Corporation Counsel Elrod

Presiding Officer Blumberg noted that a fatal shooting occurred at a University of Virginia parking garage earlier today. He requested a moment of silence to remember lives lost and keep those who were injured and their families in our thoughts.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on October 11, 2022

2. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on October 24, 2022

Councilmember Stone moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on October 11, 2022, as amended, and October 24, 2022.

Councilmember Lidawer seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, Presiding

Officer Blumberg declared the motion passed unanimously.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilmember SECONDER: Annette Lidawer, Councilmember AYES: Presiding Officer Blumberg, Councilmembers Tapia, Stolberg, Stone, Holleman, Lidawer ABSENT: Mayor Rotering

APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST

1. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from October 14, 2022 to November 03, 2022.

Councilmember Tapia moved to approve the Warrant List. Councilmember Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Presiding Officer Blumberg declared the motion passed unanimously.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Andrés Tapia, Councilmember SECONDER: Adam Stolberg, Councilmember AYES: Presiding Officer Blumberg, Councilmembers Tapia, Stolberg, Stone, Holleman, Lidawer ABSENT: Mayor Rotering

REPORT OF MAYOR

A. Other business

1. Distinguished Budget Award

Presiding Officer Blumberg explained that for the 28th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association ("GFOA") has recognized the City of Highland Park with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. He noted how this award reflects the City's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of governmental budgeting. He stated that GFOA recognizes the City's commitment to providing its residents with clear and transparent policy planning and budgeting. He recognized City Manager Neukirch, Finance Director Logan, the Finance Department staff, and all department directors for this outstanding achievement. He voiced his appreciation for the outstanding work that continues to be done on the City's budget and how clear and concise the information has become over the years.

BUSINESS FROM CITY STAFF

City Manager Neukirch provided information on the staff project, Aging in a Changing Region. She encouraged the community to attend the workshop on November 30, 2022 at 6PM at the Highland Park Country Club. She provided an update on the temporary memorial.

Councilmember Lidawer asked about the availability of signs providing directions as to where the temporary memorial has been relocated.

Assistant City Manager Jason provided information on where way-finding signs are located and noted they are in both English and Spanish.

City Manager Neukirch provided information on the importance of shopping local and supporting local businesses.

BUSINESS FROM THE COUNCIL

There was none.

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC (Citizens wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda)

There was none.

SCHEDULED BUSINESS

ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION

Councilmember Stone requested to remove items 21-23 from omnibus vote consideration.

Councilmember Stolberg moved to approve items 1-20 and 24-30 by omnibus vote consideration. Councilmember Tapia seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Presiding Officer Blumberg declared the motion passed unanimously.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Adam Stolberg, Councilmember SECONDER: Andrés Tapia, Councilmember AYES: Presiding Officer Blumberg, Councilmembers Tapia, Stolberg, Stone, Holleman, Lidawer ABSENT: Mayor Rotering

Administration

1.Adoption of a Resolution (R114-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Ratifying an Amendment to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Rules and Regulations”.

2.Adoption of an Ordinance (O79-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Approving a Ground Lease Agreement with the Park District of Highland Park (Laurel Park & Rose Garden)”.

3.Adoption of a Resolution (R115-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “Resolution Approving a Small Business Facade Improvement Grant to Ruby of Siam”.

4.Adoption of a Resolution (R116-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement and Adjusting the City Manager's Compensation”.

Finance

5.Approval of an Estimate of the Amount of Revenue to be generated from Tax Year 2022 Property Taxes for Collection in the Fiscal Year 2023 in Accordance with the Truth in Taxation Statute.

Public Works

6.Adoption of a Resolution (R117-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing the Award of the 2023 Unit Price Tree & Stump Removal Contract to Lucas Landscaping and Design of Lake Bluff, Illinois”.

7.Adoption of a Resolution (R118-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the 2023 Unit Price Routine Tree Pruning Contract to Advanced Tree Care of Lincolnshire, Illinois”.

8.Adoption of a Resolution (R119-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the 2023 Unit Price Hourly Grounds Maintenance Contracts to Guy Scopelliti Landscape Co., Inc., of Highland Park, Illinois and Alvarez, Inc., of Barrington, Illinois”.

9.Adoption of a Resolution (R120-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the 2022 Unit Price Hourly Tree Maintenance Contracts with Acer Tree Service LLC, Round Lake, Illinois; Lucas Landscaping and Design, Deerfield, Illinois; Balanced Environments Inc., Old Mill Creek, Illinois; and Advanced Tree Care, Lincolnshire, Illinois”.

10.Adoption of a Resolution (R121-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of Structural Engineering Professional Services Agreements with Christopher B. Burke Engineering (CBBEL), Ltd, of Rosemont, Illinois; Ciorba Group, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois; and Admore Roderick of Chicago, Illinois”.

11.Adoption of a Resolution (R122-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of Engineering Design Services Agreements with Doland Engineering, LLC of Palatine, Illinois; Accurate Group, Inc., of Lincolnshire, Illinois; Bowman Consulting of Chicago, Illinois; and Robinson Engineering of Itasca, Illinois”.

12.Adoption of a Resolution (R123-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of Steep Slope Zone Engineering Services Agreements with AECOM, of Chicago, Illinois and Bleck Engineering, Ltd., of Lake Forest, Illinois”.

13.Adoption of a Resolution (R124-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of Material Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Agreements with Rubino Engineering, Inc. of Elgin, Illinois, and Millennia Professional Services, Ltd. of Downers Grove, Illinois”.

14.Adoption of a Resolution (R125-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of Wetland Engineering Services Agreements with Bleck Engineering Company, Inc., of Lake Forest, Illinois; Huff & Huff, Inc., of Oak Brook, Illinois; and Hey and Associates, Inc., of Volo, Illinois”.

15.Adoption of a Resolution (R126-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the Traffic Engineering Services Agreements with Civiltech Engineering, Inc., of Itasca, Illinois; and Hampton, Lenzini, & Renwick, Inc., of Elgin, Illinois; and Horner & Shifrin, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois”.

16.Adoption of a Resolution (R127-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the Grant Assistance Consulting Services Agreements with Civiltech Engineering, Inc., of Itasca, Illinois and Baxter & Woodman, Inc., of Crystal Lake, Illinois”.

17.Adoption of a Resolution (R128-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Salt From Compass Minerals America Inc., of Overland Park, Kansas through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Joint Purchasing Program”.

18.Adoption of a Resolution (R129-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Award of the 2022 Water Treatment Chemical Purchase Contract to Alexander Chemical Corporation of LaPorte, Indiana”.

19.Adoption of a Resolution (R130-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “Resolution Approving a Construction Engineering Agreement with Ciorba Group, Inc. for the Park Avenue West Avenue Bridge Project”.

20.Adoption of a Resolution (R131-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Local Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Park Avenue West Bridge Project”.

Community Development

24.Adoption of a Resolution (R132-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Lamar Johnson Collaborative for Streetscape Design and Construction Management Services and Capital Investment Planning Services.”.

25.Adoption of a Resolution (R133-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal No. 1 of Professional Services Agreement with American Testing and Inspection Services, LLC DBA ATIS Elevator Inspections, LLC, for Elevator Inspection, Plan Review Services, and Code Consultation Services for the Period Starting January 1, 2023 and Ending December 31, 2023”.

26.Adoption of a Resolution (R134-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal No. 1 of Professional Services Agreement with B&F Construction Code Services, Inc., for Commercial/Multi-Family Residential Plan Review, and Code Consultation Services for the Period Starting January 1, 2023 and Ending December 31, 2023”.

27.Adoption of a Resolution (R135-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal No. 3 of Professional Services Agreement with TPI Building Code Consultants, Inc. For Commercial/Multi-Family Residential Inspection Services, Residential Plan Review Services and Inspection Services for the Period Starting January 1, 2023 and Ending December 31, 2023”.

28.Adoption of a Resolution (R136-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal No. 1 of Professional Services with Microsystems, Inc. for the Provision of File Storage and Retrieval, Scanning and Imaging Services for the Period Starting January 1, 2023 and Ending June 30, 2023”.

29.Adoption of a Resolution (R137-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Authorizing Renewal No. 1 of Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for Structural Plan Review and Inspection Services for the Period Starting January 1, 2023 and Ending December 31, 2023”.

Public Safety

30.Adoption of an Ordinance (O80-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Authorizing the Operation of Golf Carts Across Green Bay Road”.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION

21. Adoption of an Ordinance (O81-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Approving a Second Amendment to a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development Compton Avenue and Livingston Street)”.

22. Adoption of a Resolution (R138-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to a Development Agreement (Compton Avenue and Livingston Street)”.

23. Adoption of a Resolution (R139-2022) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Transferee Assumption Agreement with Centrust Bank and McNaughton Development (Compton & Livingston)”.

Councilmember Stone requested Corporation Counsel provide information on adjustments that need to be made regarding items 21-23.

Corporation Counsel Elrod discussed the documents that were prepared for items 21-23 and noted some discrepancies that occurred. He ensured the Council that the information within the documents were correct and adjustments would be made accordingly.

Councilmember Stone moved to approve items 21-23, including the corrections to be made by Corporation Counsel, by omnibus vote consideration. Councilmember Stolberg seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, Presiding Officer Blumberg declared the motion passed unanimously.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Stone, Councilmember SECONDER: Adam Stolberg, Councilmember AYES: Presiding Officer Blumberg, Councilmembers Tapia, Stolberg, Stone, Holleman, Lidawer ABSENT: Mayor Rotering

OTHER BUSINESS (the City Council will consider and then either approve or disapprove the following items)

Finance

31. Public Hearing Related to the Proposed Budget for the City of Highland Park, a Home Rule Municipality, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for Fiscal Year 2023

At 5:45 PM, Presiding Officer Blumberg called to order the public hearing related to the Proposed Budget for the City of Highland Park, a Home Rule Municipality, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for Fiscal Year 2023 and asked the Clerk to call the roll:

PRESENT: Presiding Officer Blumberg, Councilmember Tapia, Stolberg, Stone, Holleman, Lidawer

ABSENT: Mayor Rotering

Presiding Officer Blumberg declared a quorum was present.

City Manager Neukirch provided opening statements regarding the proposed budget.

Finance Director Logan presented information as it relates to the proposed budget for the City of Highland Park, a Home Rule Municipality, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for Fiscal Year 2023.

Councilmember Stone moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Tapia seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, Presiding Officer Blumberg declared the motion passed unanimously.

The public hearing was closed at 5:58 PM.

Presiding Officer Blumberg noted for individuals who were unable to attend this evening's public hearing, may submit written comments to the attention of the City Finance Director. He stated that the City Council will consider an Ordinance Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget and related items at the November 28, 2022 City Council Meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

Councilmember Stone moved to adjourn. Councilmember Stolberg seconded the motion. On a voice vote, Presiding Officer Blumberg declared the motion passed unanimously.

The City Council adjourned its meeting at 5:58 PM.

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