City of North Chicago City Council met June 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of North Chicago met in a Regular Council meeting, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:01 p.m.in the City Council Chambers at 1850 Lewis Avenue with Alderman Bobby Allen presiding as Temporary Chairman in the absence of Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr.
I. CALL TO ORDER
City Clerk Lori L. Collins called the Council Meeting to Order.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. INVOCATION
IV. ROLL CALL
Upon roll call being taken, the following members were present:
Present: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Murphy, Smith, January
Absent: Coleman
Alderman Coleman could not participate remotely due to technical difficulties.
Alderman January moved, seconded by Alderman Jackson to appoint Alderman Allen as Temporary Chairman in the absence of the Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Coleman
MOTION CARRIED
V. PUBLIC HEARING
5-1 PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE FY2024 APPROPRIATIONS
Interim Comptroller Tawanda Joyner explained the FY2024 Appropriations is the legal spending allowed for the 2024 Budget. The total amount was $73,735,437 with a 5% additional appropriation to total $77,422,209. She noted the expectation to stay within the amount of the already approved budget.
There were no public comments and the Public Hearing was closed at 6:08 p.m.
Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman January to close the Public Hearing.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Coleman
MOTION CARRIED
VI. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA
6-1 Approval of Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, June 5, 2023
6-2 Approval of Minutes of Standing Committee Meetings, June 5, 2023
6-3 Approval of Minutes of Special Committee Meeting, June 9, 2023
6-4 Approval of Minutes of Special Council Meeting, June 9, 2023
6-5 Approval of FY2024 Appropriations Ordinance
6-6 Approval of Ordinance Amending a Special Use Permit for Planning Unit Development at 1714, 1720 and 1724 Green Bay Rd. (Midwest Veterans Closet)
6-7 Approving Ordinance – Development Agreement with Impacting Veterans Lives, Inc. (Midwest Veterans Closet)
6-8 Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Amend the City Landscape Requirement and M3 Zoning District Setback Regulations
6-9 Approving Ordinance for Sidewalk Variance (2920 20th Place)
6-10 Resolution Approving/Authorizing Execution of Maintenance Agreement between City of North Chicago and TVG Realty 1801 GP, LLC (Veteran’s Memorial)
6-11 Approving Printer Lease Agreement Addendum in the Amount of $312.96
6-12 Approving the “Go To Connect Phone System”
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Jackson to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda as presented.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy
Nays: January
Abstain: None
Absent: Coleman
MOTION CARRIED
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Carmecia Hawthorn
Expressed the great experience of the Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend and multiple celebrations. She commended Foss Park and the block party of Alderman Coleman’s father. There were no incidents and it was a joyful weekend.
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
8-1 CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF CITY BILLS
General Corporate Fund $ 410,442.92
Motor Fuel Tax Fund $ 10,174.45
CDBG Fund $ 449,714.57
Grant Place Operating Fund $ 160,700.00
Capital Projects Fund $ 77,175.35
Water, Sewer & Refuse Fund $ 164,077.10
Vision Fund $ 1,062.07
TOTAL $ 1,273,346.46
MOTION:
Alderman Murphy moved, seconded by Alderman Jackson to pay the City Bills of Council Run 06/20/23 in the amount of $1,273,346.46 when funds available.
Alderman January asked if there were sufficient funds also when the checks would be cut and sent. Interim Comptroller Tawanda Joyner explained there were sufficient funds; checks to be cut and sent the following day. Alderman January questioned balance of Water Fund; Ms. Joyner said as of Friday the amount was $6,663,200.11.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy
Nays: January
Abstain: None
Absent: Coleman
MOTION CARRIED
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
VARIOUS CONCERNS AND COMMENTS
∙ Alderman Evans announced the 3rd Ward Meeting June 24, 2023 at Foss Park Golf Course; 10 a.m. – 1p.m., Shields and Waukegan Township representatives would be available for questions. August 12th there would be an Old School Extravaganza, at the Foss Park Youth Center, it would start at 2 p.m. and the cost was $35.
∙ Alderman Smith announced that he would be hosting an event for 100 children to go fishing; first come first serve free event with lunch provided, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. He also announced the 5th Ward Citywide Block Party July 8 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council; a motion was made by Alderman Evans, seconded by Alderman Smith that the meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Coleman
MOTION CARRIED
The Council Meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
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