Lake County Gazette

City of Highwood City Council met Nov. 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Pecaro at 7:34 P.M.

1. Roll Call

Present: Aldermen Levi, Slavin, Falberg, Fiore, Peterson and Hospodarsky

Also Present: City Manager Coren, Assistant City Manager Martin, City Attorney Jablecki, Management Analyst Byrne, Code Enforcement Officer Monroy and Administrative Assistant Litjens

2. Pledge of Allegiance

All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Review of Minutes to be Ap proved

3.1. Moved by Alderman Peterson and seconded by Alderman Hospodarsky to approve the minutes for City Council: October 17, 2023 with the correction of any typographical scrivener’s errors. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.

3.2. Moved by Alderman Peterson and seconded by Alderman Hospodarsky to approve the minutes for Committee of the Whole: October 17, 2023. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.

4. Appointments

4.1 Nancy Pastroff – Library Board – 3 Year Term

Moved by Alderman Fiore and seconded by Alderman Peterson to appoint Nancy Pastroff to the Library Board for a 3-year term. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.

5. Approval of Warrant List:

5.1. Moved by Alderman Falberg and seconded by Alderman Fiore to approve the 11/07/2023 AP Warrant List for payment. All present voting aye, by roll call vote, motion carried.

6. Public Input Items Not on Agenda

Resident Ben Ellis shared concerns on the parking restrictions in Ft. Sheridan and the resulting decrease in access to Open Lands.

7. Mayor’s Report

7.1 A Proclamation Expressing the City of Highwood’s Appreciation Christopher

Martin’s Service to the Community.

Mayor Pecaro presented the proclamation.

Mayor Pecaro presented the proclamation with honor and appreciation along with fellow staff.

8. Committee Reports

9. Treasurer ’s Report

10. Clerk’s Report

ACTION ITEMS

11. Unfinished Business

12. New Business

12.1. Moved by Alderman Falberg and seconded by Alderman Slavin to approve Consideration a Resolution Approving an ARC Application for a Blade Sign and Front Entrance Door, Located at 134 North Avenue. Aldermen Levi, Fiore and Hospodarsky voting nay, Mayor Pecaro and all others present voting aye, by roll call vote, motion carried.

12.2. Moved by Alderman Falberg and seconded by Alderman Levi approving the Corporate Authorities to Determine the Amount of the Tax Levy for the 2023 Tax Year.

All present voting aye, by roll call vote, motion carried.

13. Executive Session (If Necessary)

14. Any Action Necessary Coming Out of Executive Session

15. Adjournment moved by Alderman Fiore and seconded by Alderman Hospodarsky to adjourn the meeting. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried. Mayor Pecaro adjourned the meeting at 8:03 P.M.

https://www.cityofhighwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11072023-1019