CITY of HIGHWOOD REGULAR MEETING of the CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 7:30 P.M
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CITY OF HIGHWOOD REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 7:30 P.M. AGENDA Call to Order 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Review of Minutes to be Approved 3.1. City Council: July 19, 2016 3.2. Committee of the Whole: July 19, 2016 4. Appointments (Mayor Pecaro) 5. Approval of Warrant List: 5.1. 08/02/2016 AP Warrant List 6. Public Input – Items Not On Agenda 7. Mayor’s Report 8. Committee Reports 9. Treasurer’s Report 10. Clerk’s Report Action Items 11. Unfinished Business 12. New Business 12.1. Consideration of a Resolution Approving and Accepting an ARC Recommendation Regarding a Fence at 432 Sheridan Road. 12.2. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Operation of a Brewery at 523 Bank Lane. 12.3. Consideration of an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development and Approving a Preliminary Plat for Planned Unit Development at 546 Green Bay Road. 12.4. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Section 5-7-2: ‘Exceptions’ to the Highwood Noise Ordinance to Allow for Residential Home Generators. 12.5. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with FGM Architects in the Amount of $12,000 to Provide Services to Review Options to Renovate the Existing Library Building into a Combined City Hall, Police Station and Library Facility. 12.6. Consideration of a Resolution Formalizing the Process for Residents to Petition the City of Highwood for a Modification for Parking Restrictions on a Specific Roadway. 13. Any Action Necessary Coming Out of Executive Session 14. Adjournment 08 02 2016 CC Packet Page 1 of 198 CITY OF HIGHWOOD REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem: Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman Grice to appoint Alderman Falberg Mayor Pro Tem in Mayor Pecaro’s absence. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried. Call to Order by Mayor Pro Tem Falberg at 7:35 P.M. 1. Roll Call Present: Aldermen: Falberg, Grice, Feddermann, Slavin Absent: Mayor Pecaro, Aldermen: Fiore, Peterson Also Present: City Manager Coren, Assistant to City Manager Marquez, Finance Director Gonzalez, City Attorney Jablecki, Deputy City Clerk Baruffi 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Review of Minutes to be Approved 3.1. Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman Feddermann to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes: June 21, 2016 as presented. All present voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. 3.2. Moved by Alderman Feddermann, seconded by Alderman Slavin to approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: June 21, 2016 as presented. All present voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. 3.3. Moved by Alderman Grice, seconded by Alderman Feddermann to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes: July 5, 2016 with the corrections as noted by Candy Baruffi. All present voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. 3.4. Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman Feddermann to approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: July 5, 2016 as presented. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried. 4. Appointments (Mayor Pecaro) 5. Approval of Warrant List: 5.1. Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman Feddermann to approve the 07/19/2016 AP Warrant List as presented. All present voting aye, motion carried. Vote: Yes: Aldermen: Grice, Feddermann, Slavin, Mayor Pro Tem Falberg Absent: Aldermen: Peterson, Fiore Mayor Pro Tem stated the Warrant List was reviewed and discussed at the Committee of the Whole Meeting. 6. Public Input – Items Not On Agenda 08 02 2016 CC Packet Page 2 of 198 CITY OF HIGHWOOD REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 19, 2016 Page 2 of 3 Teta Menuzo, President of Highwood Historical Society: On August 24, 2016 the Terrific Tomato contest will be held in conjunction with the Garlic Festival. Registration is required to enter a tomato into the contest. All tomatoes entered are judged awarding the winner a $100.00 prize. On Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Oak Terrace School, form 7-9 P.M. a special program is on the North Shore Rail Road is planned. The railroad tracks ran from Milwaukee to Chicago right along Sheridan Road and Waukegan Avenue. Highwood was the sight for the Chicago Northwestern Administrative Building. Lynette Maestri Perkins: voiced her opinion of the proceedings being heard by the Police and Fire Commission. 7. Mayor’s Report 8. Committee Reports 9. Treasurer’s Report 9.1. Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman by Alderman Grice to approve the April 2016 Treasurer’s Report as presented. All present voting aye, motion carried. Alderman Grice questioned what the reserve would equate to, of which the response was an 80 day reserve. The City continues to have a AA rating. Vote: Yes: Aldermen: Grice, Slavin, Feddermann, Falberg Absent: Aldermen: Fiore, Peterson Finance Director Gonzalez stated the auditors’ would be in the City August 1st and 8th, plus anticipated being here for 2 weeks. 10. Clerk’s Report Action Items 11. Unfinished Business 12. New Business 12.1. 16-O-33 Moved by Alderman Grice, seconded by Alderman Falberg to waive the first reading and approve the Annual Appropriations Ordinance of the City of Highwood, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2016 and Ending April 30, 2017. All present voting aye, motion carried. Vote: Yes: Aldermen: Grice, Falberg, Feddermann, Slavin Absent: Aldermen: Fiore, Peterson 1.1. 16-O-34 Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman Yes: Aldermen: Slavin, Feddermann to waive the first reading and approve an Ordinance Amending the Highwood City Code with Regard to Paving Requirements for Residential Driveways. All present voting aye, motion carried. Vote: 08 02 2016 CC Packet Page 3 of 198 CITY OF HIGHWOOD REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 19, 2016 Page 3 of 3 Yes: Slavin, Feddermann, Grice, Falberg Absent: Aldermen: Peterson, Fiore This Ordinance was discussed in the Committee of the Whole, and the need to pave the driveways will eliminate the dust and gravel issues. 1.2. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Section 7-5-5 (G): ‘Parking on East Side of Street’ to Allow Parking in the Cul-De-Sac of Euclid Court. This is the first reading only. 1.3. 16-O-35 Moved by Alderman Grice, seconded by Alderman Falberg to waive the first reading and approve an Ordinance Amending the Existing Curbside Café Ordinance in the City of Highwood to Allow Curbside Cafes to Operate through October 31st of Each Year. All present voting aye, motion carried. Vote: Yes: Aldermen: Grice, Falberg, Slavin, Feddermann Absent: Aldermen: Peterson, Fiore 1.4. Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman Grice a approve a Motion Authorizing the City Manager to Sign an Agreement for the Operation and Maintenance of the Fort Sheridan Commuter Parking Facility in the City of Highwood. All present voting aye, motion carried. Vote: Yes: Aldermen: Slavin, Grice, Feddermann, Falberg Absent: Aldermen: Fiore, Peterson 1.5. 16-O-36 Moved by Alderman Feddermann, seconded by Alderman Slavin to waive the first reading and approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale or Donation of Miscellaneous Surplus Property and Equipment from the Fire Station. All present voting aye, motion carried. Vote: Yes: Aldermen: Feddermann, Slavin, Grice, Falberg Absent: Aldermen: Fiore, Peterson 13. Adjournment: Moved by Alderman Grice, seconded by Alderman Feddermann to adjourn the meeting. All present voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Karin J. Baruffi Deputy Clerk Reviewed and Approved by Council on: 08 02 2016 CC Packet Page 4 of 198 CITY OF HIGHWOOD COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman Feddermann to appoint Alderman Falberg Mayor Pro Tem. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried. Call to Order Mayor Pro Tem Falberg called the meeting to order at 6:09 P.M. 1. Roll Call Present: Aldermen: Falberg, Grice, Slavin, Feddermann Absent: Mayor Pecaro, Aldermen: Fiore, Peterson Also Present: City Manager Coren, Assistant to City Manager Marquez, City Attorney Jablecki, Finance Director Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk Baruffi 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman Grice to open the Public Hearing to discuss the Annual Appropriations Ordinance for the City of Highwood, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2016 and Ending April 30, 2017. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried. Attorney Jablecki stated the Annual Appropriations Ordinance has been available for review through the IMC. City Manager Coren explained the Annual Appropriations Ordinance needs to be approved and filed within 90 days of fiscal/year end. Moved by Alderman Slavin, seconded by Alderman Grice to close the Public Hearing. All present voting aye, by voice vote, motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Falberg closed the meeting. Commented [CB1]: Ayor P 3. Review of Minutes to be Approved 3.1. City Council: June 21, 2016 3.2. Committee of the Whole: June 21, 2016 3.3. City Council: July 5, 2016 The minutes of the July 5, 2016, City Council Meeting will be approved at the regular City Council Meeting, with the correction of removing the Executive Session title language. 3.4. Committee of the Whole: July 5, 2016 All the above minutes will be approved at the Regular City Council Meeting. 4. Appointments (Mayor Pecaro) 5. Review of Bill Warrant List 5.1. 07/19/2016 AP Warrant List Discussion ensued. The 2007 Impala water plant vehicle required additional repairs. The window board up costs were also discussed.