Lake County Gazette

City of North Chicago Judiciary Committee met March 3

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Alderman Jackson called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Jackson, Coleman (RP), Evans, Smith, Murphy January (RP)

Absent: Allen

I. DISCUSSION/REVIEW OF BROOKSTONE AT COLES PARK:

Attorney David Silverman explained that the Benoit Group updated safety checklist improvements:

➢ Security Lighting was operating

➢ Private Officers Employed on Nigh Shift on Weekends

➢ (2) Security employees for Evictions and Pre-eviction Notices

➢ Bond Claim, Requested Detailed Punch List, Lawsuit w/ Bond Co.,

➢ The CEO has become More Involved

Alderman Smith questioned the number of evictions. Attorney Silverman clarified the information was reported to the City.

Attorney Silverman explained he was in the process of providing a detailed punch list. There was a need to ensure the lawsuit w/Surety Bond Co. had appropriate allegations supported by actual action items. Benoit obtained a local law firm to manage the property issues related to the surety bond.

The following itemized committed list was the following as weather allowed:

➢ Installation of detectable warning strips/updated drawings provided – March 2025

➢ Landscaping task/pavement stripping/patching/installation of missing benches/estimated - April 2025

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

ROLL CALL:

Ayes: Jackson, Coleman (RP), Evans, Smith, Murphy January (RP)

Nays: None

Absent: Allen

The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

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