Lake County Gazette

City of Highwood City Council met May 20

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Pecaro at 7:47 PM

1. Roll Call

Present: Aldermen Bauer, Hanson, Peterson, Markoutsas

Absent: Aldermen Fiore and Slavin

Also Present: City Manager Coren, Assistant City Manager Facchini and Attorney Jablecki.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Review of Minutes to be Approved

3.1. Motion made by Alderman Peterson and Seconded by Alderperson Bauer to approve the Minutes from the City Council: May 06, 2025. All present voting aye, by voice vote. The motion carried.

4. Appointments

5. Review of Bill Warrant List

5.1. Motion made by Alderman Markoutsas and seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve the 05/20/2025 AP Warrant List. All present voting aye, by roll call vote, the motion carried.

6. Public Input Items Not on Agenda

7. Mayors Report

8. Committee Report

9. Treasure’s Report

9.1. Motion made by Alderperson Bauer and seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve the March 2025 Financial Report. All present voting aye, by voice vote, the motion carried.

10. Clerk’s Report

ACTION ITEMS

11. New Business

11.1. Motion made by Alderman Peterson and seconded by Alderman Markoutsas to approve an ordinance approving a special use permit to allow operation of a vape shop at 417 Sheridan Road – Vape 312. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried.

11.2. Motion made by Alderman Markoutsas and seconded by Alderperson Bauer to authorize the City Manager to purchase Meridian Traffic Barriers in an amount not to exceed $130,000. All present voting aye, by roll call vote, the motion carried.

12. Executive Session (If Necessary)

13. Any Action Necessary Coming Out of Executive Session

14. Adjournment Motion made by Alderperson Bauer and seconded by alderperson

Hanson to adjourn the meeting. All present voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Mayor Pecaro adjourned the meeting at 7:51 PM.

https://www.cityofhighwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202025-1119