Lake County Gazette

City of North Chicago Judiciary Committee met Jan. 21

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Alderman Jackson called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Smith, Murphy

Absent: Allen, January

I. DISCUSSION/REVIEW OF BROOKSTONE AT COLES PARK:

Chief of Staff Greg Jackson provided a brief update with Brookstone at Coles Park. Awaiting the Hearing scheduled in February. They were required to provide what has been completed to date. He explained the City of North Chicago was citing incidents of property non-repair.

Alderman Evans questioned how the safety could be ensured for the tenant. Economic & Community Development Director Taylor Wegrzyn explained had just received the police report. The unit currently was occupiable and He would be following up the next day with status. Alderman Evans questioned if any arrests after the incident. Chief of Staff Jackson explained that the police had constraints allowed. The Chief of Staff had directed the issue to legal emphasizing the urgency on the surety 7mil bond to complete the development and he was properly advised.

Alderman Jackson questioned clarification of the agreement. Chief of Staff explained the original agreement it wasn’t complied. The surety bond was to ensure the list was followed.

Alderman Smith clarified were guidelines presented in the lease. He suggested a gate was placed upon visitors approaching the property. Chief of Staff emphasized the City had offered the $250,000 grant and wasn’t accepted by the management. They have recently asked for the grant money not knowing there was a process. Alderman Smith suggested additional pressure towards them. Chie of Staff stated IDHA (Illinois Department of Housing Authority) directed the City continued pressure with the surety bond.

Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman Coleman that Judiciary Committee Meeting stand adjourned.

ROLL CALL:

Ayes: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Smith, Murphy

Nays: None

Absent: Allen, January

The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

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