Highwood public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2023 tax levy and ordinances to abate taxes for two general obligation bonds. The body is also considering updates to the city's appearance code and personnel manual.

• Ordinance to increase allowable parallel surface projection for wall attachments from 12 to 48 inches
• Ordinance for the 2023 Tax Levy, Collection and Assessment of Taxes
• Tax abatement for $9,255,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2021
• Tax abatement for General Obligation Bond not to exceed $3,100,000 Series 2020
• Agreement with Mariani Landscape for construction documents for parks at 340 Green Bay Road and 341 Waukegan Avenue

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing ordinances for the 2023 tax levy and the abatement of taxes for two general obligation bonds. The body is also considering updates to the city's appearance code and personnel manual.

• Ordinance to increase allowable parallel surface projection for wall signs from 12 to 48 inches
• Tax abatement for $9,255,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2021
• Tax abatement for General Obligation Bond not to exceed $3,100,000 Series 2020
• Agreement with Mariani Landscape for construction documents for parks at 340 Green Bay Road and 341 Waukegan Avenue
• Discussion on selling Public Works property to Sciaretta, Inc.

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to increase allowable sign projections from 12 to 48 inches. The body will also review agreements for park construction and city insurance coverages.

• Ordinance to increase allowable parallel surface projection for wall attachments from 12 to 48 inches
• Agreement with Mariani Landscape for construction documents for parks at 340 Green Bay Road and 341 Waukegan Avenue
• Purchase of Workers’ Compensation, Auto, Cyber, and General Liability insurance from IMLRMA
• Resolution to modify the Personnel Manual for compliance with the Paid Leave for All Act
• Payment of $103,595.55 to Alamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. for 2023 Street Program

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider updates to the Appearance Code regarding sign projections and a personnel manual modification for the Paid Leave for All Act. The body will also discuss the sale of Public Works property to Sciaretta, Inc. and construction documents for two parks.

• Proposed increase of allowable parallel surface projection for signs from 12 to 48 inches
• Agreement with Mariani Landscape for construction documents for parks at 340 Green Bay Road and 341 Waukegan Avenue
• Purchase of insurance coverages from IMLRMA
• Discussion on selling Public Works property to Sciaretta, Inc.
• Payment of $103,595.55 to Alamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. for 2023 street program

Highwood Police Pension Board

The Highwood Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to discuss financial reports and 2024 cash flow projections. The board is scheduled to review the actuarial valuation, tax levy request, and annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners.

• Review and approval of 2024 Repeat Withdrawals and Cash Flow Projections from IPOPIF
• Review and approval of Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Approval of Annual Cost of Living Adjustments for Pensioners
• Membership applications for Clayton Plumtree, Kevin Robinson, and Brandon Taylor
• Certification of Board Election Results for Active Member Positions

City Council

The City Council will consider the amount of the tax levy for the 2023 tax year. The body will also review an ARC application for a sign and door at 134 North Avenue and appoint a member to the Library Board.

• Determination of the tax levy amount for the 2023 tax year
• ARC application for a blade sign and front entrance door at 134 North Avenue
• Appointment of Nancy Pastroff to the Library Board for a 3-year term
• Approval of the 11/07/2023 AP Warrant List
• Proclamation of appreciation for Christopher Martin's community service

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2023 tax levy and the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. The body will also consider a sign and door application for 134 North Avenue and the sale of surplus land at 720 Sheridan Road.

• Determination of the tax levy amount for the 2023 tax year
• ARC application for a blade sign and front entrance door at 134 North Avenue
• Discussion on selling surplus land at 720 Sheridan Road
• Discussion on parking restrictions in the Town of Fort Sheridan implemented by Highland Park
• Payment of 11/07/2023 AP Warrant List, including $56,192.33 to Lakeshore Recycling Systems

Ad Hoc Beautification Committee

The Ad Hoc Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss the prioritization, process, and selection of various beautification projects in Highwood. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, unfinished business, and the main discussion item. No specific projects or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on prioritization, process, and selection of beautification projects

Highwood Firefighter's Pension Fund

The Highwood Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine financial and administrative matters, including the accountant's report, investment updates, and approval of bills. They will also review and potentially approve retirement benefits for Carlos Rivera and Pieri, and set the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda includes several informational items from the attorney and trustee training updates.

• Approve Combined Service Regular Retirement Benefits for Carlos Rivera
• Approve Pieri Retirement Benefits Findings and Calculation
• Review/Approve 2024 FPIF GCM Recurring Withdrawal Instructions and Annual FPIF Cash Flow Projection
• Review/Approve Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Review/Adopt Municipal Compliance Report

City Council

The Highwood City Council will consider an ordinance amending a 2004 ordinance to allow single-family home development at 0 Wrendale Avenue (PIN 1615422025). The council will also vote on reappointments to the Library Board and Appearance Review Commission, and approve the October 17 warrant list totaling $142,602.55. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval, reports, and a possible executive session.

• Ordinance amending 2004-O-02 to allow single-family home development at 0 Wrendale Avenue
• Reappointments: Nora Loredo and Jason Muelver to Library Board (3-year terms)
• Reappointments: Ben Ellis, Lydia Gonzalez, Daniel Wertheimer, Paul Jaimes to A.R.C. (3-year terms)
• Approval of AP Warrant List #359 totaling $142,602.55
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2023 City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings

Committee of the Whole

The Highwood Committee of the Whole will discuss preliminary estimates for the upcoming tax levy, consider an ordinance to allow single-family home development at 0 Wrendale Avenue, and receive presentations on the library and the residential rental license and code enforcement program. The agenda also includes a tour of the public library and review of the warrant list for payments.

• Discussion on preliminary estimates for the upcoming tax levy
• Consideration of ordinance amending 2004-O-02 for single-family development at 0 Wrendale Avenue (PIN 1615422025)
• Presentation on Residential Rental License and Code Enforcement Program
• Tour of Highwood Public Library
• Review of AP Warrant List totaling $142,602.55

City Council

The Highwood City Council will consider creating a Landlord Notification Policy for Police Incident Reports, which would inform landlords about police incidents at their properties. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrant lists, and a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Consideration of a Motion Creating a Landlord Notification Policy for Police Incident Reports
• Proclamation Declaring October 'Domestic Violence Awareness Month'
• Approval of Warrant List #358 totaling $260,000+
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2023 City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings

Committee of the Whole

The Highwood Committee of the Whole will discuss creating a landlord notification policy for police incident reports, a valet parking zone request from Tapas Del Lago, and an accounting of special events. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and review of the October 3 warrant list.

• Proclamation declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Motion to create a Landlord Notification Policy for Police Incident Reports
• Discussion on valet parking zone request from Tapas Del Lago
• Discussion on creating an accounting for special events
• Review of AP Warrant List #358 totaling $60,400 for Demuth, Inc. and $71,026 for M&J Industrial Services

City Council

The Highwood City Council will consider several action items, including a sign request for Mojo's Vinyl Bar, appropriations for snow and ice removal, an emergency sanitary sewer repair, a contract for fire hydrant replacement, and amendments to the city's fee schedule. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and warrant lists.

• Resolution for an 18-inch blade sign with 24-inch bracket and relocation of a wall sign for Mojo's Vinyl Bar at 448 Sheridan Road
• Resolutions appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funds for snow and ice removal for years 2018-2023
• Motion authorizing emergency sanitary repair at Waukegan Avenue and Walker Avenue, expected cost $30,000
• Motion authorizing contract with M&J to replace eight fire hydrants
• Ordinance amending city code fees and charges and the comprehensive fee schedule

Committee of the Whole

The Highwood Committee of the Whole will consider several resolutions and motions, including approving a new sign for Mojo's Vinyl Bar, appropriating motor fuel tax funds for snow and ice removal for multiple years, authorizing an emergency sanitary repair at Waukegan and Walker Avenues, contracting with M&J to replace eight fire hydrants, and amending the city's fee schedule. They will also discuss height and density at 420-424 Sheridan Road and a valet parking zone request from Tapas Del Lago.

• Resolution approving ARC application for a blade sign at Mojo's Vinyl Bar, 448 Sheridan Road
• Resolutions appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funds for snow/ice removal for years 2018-2023
• Motion authorizing emergency sanitary repair at Waukegan and Walker Avenues (expected $30,000)
• Motion authorizing contract with M&J to replace eight fire hydrants
• Ordinance amending city code fees and charges (comprehensive fee schedule)

Ad Hoc Beautification Committee

The Ad Hoc Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss the prioritization, process, and selection of various beautification projects in the city. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and unfinished business, but the main item is the discussion on project selection.

• Discussion on prioritization, process, and selection of beautification projects

City Council

The September 5, 2023 Regular City Council meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

Committee of the Whole

The September 5, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Ad Hoc Beautification Committee

The Ad Hoc Beautification Committee is meeting to review minutes, address unfinished business, and discuss new business. The main item is a discussion on how to prioritize, process, and select various beautification projects in Highwood. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on prioritization, process, and selection of beautification projects

Committee of the Whole

The Highwood Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially act on several items, including adopting the 2022 Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, a crack sealing contract not to exceed $41,177, a three-year snow removal agreement, and a discussion on landlord and police awareness. The meeting also includes a public hearing and review of the bill warrant list.

• Resolution adopting the 2022 Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
• Motion to accept M&J proposal for crack sealing, not to exceed $41,177
• Motion to authorize 3-year snow removal agreement with SE Inc (Sciaretta Enterprises)
• Discussion on landlord and police awareness in Highwood
• Discussion on Isaac & Moishe's request to keep curbside café during winter

The Committee of the Whole discussed creating a policy to increase awareness between landlords and police. A request from Isaac & Moishe to keep a curbside café up during winter was tabled. Several items, including a snow removal agreement and a hazards mitigation plan, were deferred for approval at the regular City Council meeting.

• Tabled request from Isaac & Moishe regarding winter curbside café
• Entered Executive Session under Section 2-C-8 (Voice vote: All aye)

City Council

The Highwood City Council will consider adopting the 2022 Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, approve a $41,177 crack sealing contract with M&J, and authorize a three-year snow removal agreement with SE Inc (Sciaretta Enterprises). The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and the warrant list.

• Resolution adopting 2022 Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
• Motion to accept M&J proposal for crack sealing, not to exceed $41,177
• Motion to authorize 3-year snow removal agreement with SE Inc (Sciaretta Enterprises)
• Approval of 08/15/2023 AP Warrant List

The City Council approved a three-year snow removal agreement and a crack sealing proposal. The council also adopted the 2022 Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

• Approved Resolution Adopting the 2022 Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (Voice vote)
• Approved crack sealing proposal from M&J not to exceed $41,177 (Roll call vote)
• Approved three-year snow removal agreement with SE Inc, Sciaretta Enterprises (4-1)
• Approved 08/15/2023 AP Warrant List for payment (Roll call vote)
• Approved August 01, 2023 City Council minutes (Voice vote)
• Approved August 01, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes (Voice vote)

Ad Hoc Beautification Committee

The Ad Hoc Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss the prioritization, process, and selection of various beautification projects in Highwood. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, unfinished business, and new business, with the main item being the beautification project discussion.

• Discussion on prioritization, process, and selection of beautification projects

City Council

The Highwood City Council will consider several action items, including authorizing the city manager to engage Forvis for the FYE 2023 audit at a cost not to exceed $58,500, approving multiple resolutions to appropriate motor fuel tax funds for road salt purchases for years 2014 through 2023, and adopting an ordinance that incorporates the Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance by reference. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, the warrant list, and reports from the mayor and committees.

• Resolution appropriating motor fuel tax funds for salt purchase for each year 2014-2023
• Motion to authorize city manager to engage Forvis for FYE 2023 audit, not to exceed $58,500
• Ordinance adopting by reference the Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance
• Approval of August 1, 2023 AP Warrant List
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2023 City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings

The City Council approved the adoption of the Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance. The council also authorized an audit for FYE 2023 and approved several resolutions regarding motor fuel tax funds for salt purchases.

• Approved 10 resolutions (12.1-12.10) appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for salt purchases from 2014 to 2023 (All present voting aye)
• Authorized City Manager to engage Forvis for FYE 2023 Audit not to exceed $58,500 (All present voting aye)
• Approved Ordinance adopting the Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance by reference (All present voting aye)
• Approved 08/01/2023 AP Warrant List for payment (All present voting aye)
• Approved City Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from July 18, 2023 (All present voting aye)

Committee of the Whole

The Highwood Committee of the Whole will discuss and consider several items, including resolutions appropriating motor fuel tax funds for salt purchases for years 2014-2023, a motion to hire Forvis for the FYE 2023 audit at a cost not to exceed $58,500, an ordinance adopting the Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance, and a discussion on snowplow services. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, the bill warrant list, and appointments.

• Resolution appropriating motor fuel tax funds for salt purchases for years 2014-2023
• Motion to engage Forvis for FYE 2023 audit, not to exceed $58,500
• Ordinance adopting Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance by reference
• Discussion on snowplow services in Highwood
• Review of AP Warrant List for 08/01/2023

The meeting was primarily procedural, with several resolutions and ordinances deferred for approval at the regular City Council meeting. Members discussed options for snowplow services and noted resident concerns regarding Everts Park.

• Tabled approval of July 18 City Council and Committee of the Whole minutes to regular City Council meeting
• Tabled approval of 08/01/2023 AP Warrant List to regular City Council meeting
• Tabled resolutions for Motor Fuel Tax Funds for salt purchases (2014-2023) to regular City Council meeting
• Tabled motion to engage Forvis for FYE 2023 Audit (not to exceed $58,500) to regular City Council meeting
• Tabled ordinance adopting Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance to regular City Council meeting

City Council

The Highwood City Council will consider several action items, including an ordinance to create an additional Class B liquor license and eliminate a Class D license, a motion to authorize engineering for the Bank Lane reconstruction and sanitary sewer improvements up to $150,000, and a motion to accept a demolition proposal for 11 Walker Avenue up to $68,585. They will also review the annual appropriation ordinance for FY2024 and a salary and compensation ordinance. The meeting includes approval of warrant lists and minutes from previous meetings.

• Ordinance amending liquor license classifications (add Class B, eliminate Class D)
• Motion to authorize engineering for Bank Lane reconstruction and sewer improvements (up to $150,000)
• Motion to accept Chicago Concrete & Excavation proposal to demolish 11 Walker Avenue (up to $68,585)
• Ordinance for annual appropriation for FY2024 (May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024)
• Ordinance on salary and compensation for FYE 2024 budget year

The City Council approved the annual appropriation and salary compensation for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024. Other actions included authorizing funds for Bank Lane engineering and the demolition of a building at 11 Walker Avenue.

• Approved Annual Appropriation for FY May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 (All present aye)
• Approved Ordinance on Salary and Compensation for FYE 2024 Budget Year (All present aye)
• Approved engineering for Bank Lane reconstruction and sanitary sewer improvements not to exceed $150,000 (All present aye)
• Approved proposal from Chicago Concrete & Excavation to demolish 11 Walker Avenue not to exceed $68,585 (All present aye)
• Approved Ordinance to create an additional Class B Liquor License and eliminate a Class D Liquor License (Falberg recused, others aye)
• Authorized staff to work with District 112 for employee parking on North Side of Prairie Avenue (Levi abstained, others aye)
• Approved Second Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement (All present aye)
• Approved 07/11/2023 and 07/18/2023 AP Warrant Lists for payment

Committee of the Whole

The Highwood Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing and consider the annual appropriation ordinance for FY 2023/2024, along with several other items. They will review a study on sanitary sewers along Sheridan Road and consider authorizing up to $150,000 for engineering of Bank Lane reconstruction and sewer improvements. The committee will also discuss snowplow services and consider a motion to demolish a building at 11 Walker Avenue for up to $68,585.

• Public hearing and ordinance for FY 2023/2024 annual appropriation
• Ordinance to create an additional Class B liquor license and eliminate a Class D license
• Motion to authorize staff to work with District 112 on parking on Prairie Avenue
• Motion to complete engineering for Bank Lane reconstruction and sewer improvements up to $150,000
• Motion to accept proposal from Chicago Concrete & Excavation to demolish 11 Walker Avenue up to $68,585

The Committee of the Whole held a public hearing for the FY 2023/2024 Annual Appropriation Ordinance. Several items were reviewed for approval at the next regular City Council meeting, including a building demolition and liquor license changes. The committee also discussed snowplow services and reviewed a sanitary sewer study.

• Opened and closed public hearing for FY 2023/2024 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
• Proposed approval of 07/11/2023 and 07/18/2023 AP Warrant Lists
• Proposed creation of Class B and elimination of Class D liquor license
• Proposed authorization for District 112 employees to use Prairie Avenue parking
• Proposed approval of Chicago Concrete & Excavation proposal to demolish 11 Walker Avenue (not to exceed $68,585)
• Proposed approval of FY 2023/2024 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
• Proposed approval of FYE 2024 salary and compensation ordinance
• Proposed approval of second amendment to City Manager's employment agreement

Ad Hoc Beautification Committee

The Ad Hoc Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss the prioritization, process, and selection of various beautification projects in Highwood. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, minutes approval, and unfinished business, but the main item is the new business discussion on project selection.

• Discussion on prioritization, process, and selection of beautification projects

Ad Hoc Beautification Committee

The Ad Hoc Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss the prioritization, process, and selection of various beautification projects in Highwood. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and unfinished business, but the main item is the new business discussion on project selection.

• Discussion on prioritization, process, and selection of beautification projects

Highwood Police Pension Board

The Highwood Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing financial and investment reports, and discussing a disability application. They will also review the preliminary actuarial valuation and hold board officer elections.

• Approval of bills and cash flow projections
• Application for membership by Kevin Robinson
• Status of disability application for Rico Stringer
• Review preliminary actuarial valuation
• Board officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary

Highwood Firefighter's Pension Fund

The Highwood Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes, reviewing financial and investment reports, and discussing pension applications. They will also consider renewing fiduciary liability insurance, possibly adding an additional insured endorsement, and may take action on records disposal services. The meeting includes standard items like public comment and board officer elections.

• Review and approval of bills and cash projections
• Investment reports from Sawyer Falduto and FPIF/Marquette
• Reciprocity update for Frank Nardomario and Carlos Rivera
• Review/approve fiduciary liability insurance renewal and extension
• Board officer elections for President and Secretary

City Council

The Highwood City Council will consider approving the FYE 2024 budget, an ordinance to create a Class C liquor license and eliminate a Class A license, and an ARC application for Tapas Del Lago at 329 Waukegan Avenue. The agenda also includes approval of the June 20 warrant list and other routine items.

• Consideration of FYE 2024 Budget approval
• Ordinance amending 4-1-7 to create Class C liquor license and eliminate Class A
• ARC application for Tapas Del Lago: façade color change, signage, outdoor seating
• Approval of warrant list including $591,166.04 to ALAMP Concrete for 2023 street program
• Payment of $175,765.34 to City of Highland Park for fire & EMS services

The City Council approved the FYE 2024 Budget and modified liquor license classifications. The council also approved a resolution for exterior changes and outdoor seating at Tapas Del Lago.

• Approved FYE 2024 Budget (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance to create one Class C Liquor License and eliminate one Class A Liquor License (roll call vote; Alderman Falberg recused)
• Approved ARC Application for facade color, signage, and outdoor seating at Tapas Del Lago, 329 Waukegan Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved 06/20/2023 AP Warrant List for payment (roll call vote)
• Approved June 06, 2023 City Council minutes (voice vote)
• Approved June 06, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes (voice vote)

Committee of the Whole

The Highwood Committee of the Whole will discuss and consider several items, including a proposed ordinance to amend liquor license classifications, an ARC application for Tapas Del Lago, a discussion on a vacant property, a presentation on IMRF pensions, and a motion to approve the FYE 2024 budget. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and the bill warrant list.

• Consideration of ARC application for Tapas Del Lago at 329 Waukegan Avenue for façade color change, signage, and outdoor seating
• Ordinance to create an additional Class C liquor license and eliminate a Class A liquor license
• Discussion on vacant property at Prairie Avenue and Burtis Avenue
• Presentation on IMRF pensions
• Motion to approve FYE 2024 budget

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several items to be formally approved at the regular City Council meeting, including the FYE 2024 Budget and a liquor license ordinance. The meeting included a discussion on vacant property at Prairie Avenue and Burtis Avenue and a presentation on IMRF Pensions.

• Deferred approval of June 6 City Council and Committee of the Whole minutes to regular City Council meeting
• Deferred approval of 06/20/2023 AP Warrant List to regular City Council meeting
• Deferred approval of Tapas Del Lago ARC Application for 329 Waukegan Avenue to regular City Council meeting
• Deferred approval of Ordinance amending 4-1-7 to create Class C and eliminate Class A liquor license to regular City Council meeting
• Deferred approval of FYE 2024 Budget to regular City Council meeting
• Entered Executive Session under section 2-C-1 (Voice vote: All present aye)

City Council

The City Council approved the purchase of police cameras from Axon Enterprises and extended the existing curbside café ordinance. The council also agreed to an amended fee structure for legal services from Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins.

• Approved $145,000 purchase of body and vehicle cameras from Axon Enterprises in installments through 2028 (All present voting aye)
• Approved ordinance extending the existing curbside café ordinance (All present voting aye)
• Approved amended fee structure for Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins legal fees (All present voting aye)
• Approved 06/06/2023 AP Warrant List for payment (All present voting aye)
• Approved May 16, 2023 City Council minutes (All present voting aye)
• Approved May 16, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes (All present voting aye)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several items for approval at the regular City Council meeting, including a police camera purchase and legal fee structure. An ordinance to extend curbside cafés was approved with an amendment changing the year to 2025. A discussion on a vacant property at Prairie Avenue and Burtis Avenue was postponed.

• Approved extension of Curbside Café Ordinance with amendment of year to 2025
• Moved approval of $145,000 Axon Enterprises body and vehicle camera purchase to regular City Council meeting
• Moved approval of amended Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins legal fee structure to regular City Council meeting
• Moved approval of May 16, 2023 City Council and Committee of the Whole minutes to regular City Council meeting
• Moved approval of 06/06/2023 AP Warrant List to regular City Council meeting
• Tabled discussion regarding vacant property at Prairie Avenue and Burtis Avenue

Ad Hoc Beautification Committee

The Ad Hoc Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss the prioritization, process, and selection of various beautification projects in Highwood. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, minutes review, and unfinished business, but the main item is the new business discussion on project prioritization.

• Discussion on prioritization, process, and selection of beautification projects

City Council

The City Council approved an ordinance to create an additional Class A liquor license and authorized outdoor seating at 311 Waukegan Avenue. The Council also approved a reimbursement agreement for sewer work at 433 Funston Avenue.

• Approved outdoor seating area with three gazebos and nine planters for Isaac & Moishe at 311 Waukegan Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved ordinance to create an additional Class A liquor license (roll call vote)
• Approved reimbursement agreement with Pablo Astudillo for sewer work at 433 Funston Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved May 02, 2023 City Council minutes (voice vote)
• Approved May 02, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes (voice vote)
• Approved 05/16/2023 AP Warrant List for payment (roll call vote)

Committee of the Whole

The Highwood Committee of the Whole will consider a resolution approving an outdoor seating area with three gazebos and nine planters for Isaac & Moishe at 311 Waukegan Avenue, an ordinance creating an additional Class A liquor license, and a motion to sign a sewer reimbursement agreement with Pablo Astudillo for 433 Funston Avenue. The committee will also discuss strategic planning and project prioritization. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, appointments, and the bill warrant list.

• Resolution approving ARC application for outdoor seating (3 gazebos, 9 planters) at 311 Waukegan Avenue
• Ordinance amending 4-1-7 to create an additional Class A liquor license
• Motion to sign sewer reimbursement agreement with Pablo Astudillo for 433 Funston Avenue
• Discussion on strategic planning and project prioritization
• Review of AP Warrant List #349 totaling $22,992.39 for Beaver's, $15,820.44 for IML Risk Management, and $29,858.70 for Lakeshore Recycling

The Committee of the Whole discussed strategic planning and project prioritization. Council directed staff to remove the Metra Express Stop and Capital Projects from the list, replacing the latter with library restructuring and governance items. Several other items were slated for approval at the regular City Council meeting.

• Removed Metra Express Stop from strategic planning list
• Replaced Capital Projects with library restructuring and governance items in strategic planning
• Requested priority for the dedication of Western Avenue Ball Park as Baker Park

Ad Hoc Beautification Committee

The Ad Hoc Beautification Committee is meeting to review minutes, handle unfinished business, and discuss the prioritization, process, and selection of various beautification projects in Highwood. No specific projects or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on prioritization, process, and selection of beautification projects

Highwood Firefighter's Pension Fund

The Highwood Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting via video conference. The board will review and possibly take action on actuarial services. The meeting is being held remotely due to the COVID-19 disaster declaration.

• Review/Possible Action – Actuarial Services
• Public comment opportunity
• Closed session, if needed

City Council

The Highwood City Council will consider several action items, including zoning map amendments for two properties on North Avenue, an ARC application for signage at Billy Bricks Pizza and Ice Cream, a one-year lease extension for the train station office with Sandy Pope and Hydra Electric Tattoo, and a resolution to create an Ad Hoc Beautification Committee. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, the warrant list, and reports. The meeting will be held on May 2, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. in City Council Chambers.

• Zoning map amendment from R-1 to GX for 130 North Avenue
• Zoning map amendment from R-1 to GX for 134 North Avenue
• Lease extension for Hydra Electric Tattoo at Highwood Train Station
• Resolution to establish Ad Hoc Beautification Committee
• ARC application for wall and door signage at Billy Bricks Pizza and Ice Cream, 428 Green Bay Road

The Highwood City Council approved several action items, including zoning map amendments for 130 and 134 North Avenue from R-1 to GX General Transition, a lease extension for the train station commercial space, and a resolution to create an Ad Hoc Beautification Committee. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes for April 18, 2023 City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved the 05/02/2023 AP Warrant List (roll call, all aye)
• Approved ARC application for wall and door signage for Billy Bricks Pizza and Ice Cream at 428 Green Bay Road (roll call, all aye)
• Waived first reading and approved zoning map amendment from R-1 to GX for 130 North Avenue (roll call, all aye)
• Waived first reading and approved zoning map amendment from R-1 to GX for 134 North Avenue (roll call, all aye)
• Authorized City Manager to execute a one-year lease extension with Sandy Pope and Hydra Electric Tattoo for commercial space in Highwood Train Station (roll call, all aye)
• Approved resolution establishing an Ad Hoc Beautification Committee for planning and designing city projects (roll call, all aye)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several items to be formally approved at the regular City Council meeting. These include zoning map amendments for North Avenue and a lease extension for the Highwood Train Station. The committee also discussed a development report for Sheridan Road.

• Approved ARC application for Billy Brick’s Pizza and Ice Cream signage at 428 Green Bay Road (for City Council approval)
• Approved zoning map amendment from R-1 to GX for 130 North Avenue, pending removal of 'unanimous and conditional' from section 2 (for City Council approval)
• Approved zoning map amendment from R-1 to GX for 134 North Avenue, pending removal of 'unanimous and conditional' from section 2 (for City Council approval)
• Approved lease extension for Sandy Pope and Hydra Electric Tattoo at Highwood Train Station for one additional year (for City Council approval)
• Approved establishment of an Ad Hoc Highwood Beautification Committee as a recommending body ending April 01, 2025
• Reviewed Houseal Lavigne Associates report regarding development site at 420-424 Sheridan Road

City Council

The Highwood City Council will consider several action items, including a $195,000 contract to grind and resurface sections of South Central Avenue, a resolution for signage and awnings at Himalayan Curry Hut, and a bid to purchase up to 1,200 tons of road salt for the 2023-2024 winter season. The agenda also includes motions for water plant access road repair, sidewalk replacement, demolition of a vacant building, and paving a vacant lot. The meeting will also review and approve the April 4 and April 18 warrant lists.

• Contract with A Lamp Concrete Contractors to grind and resurface South Central Avenue between Michigan and Prairie Avenues, Prairie and Highwood Avenues, and Michigan Avenue west of South Central Avenue, not to exceed $195,000
• Resolution approving ARC application for main entrance signage and awnings for Himalayan Curry Hut at 410 Sheridan Road
• Resolution accepting Morton Salt, Inc. bid to purchase up to 1,200 tons of salt at $82.46 per ton for 2023-2024 winter season
• Motion to accept quote from Chicago Concrete & Excavation Services for water plant access road repair, not to exceed $20,000
• Motion to accept quote from Chicago Concrete & Excavation Services to demolish vacant building at 7 Walker Avenue, not to exceed $51,865

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including road work on S. Central Avenue and the demolition of a vacant building. The board also authorized the purchase of winter salt and approved signage for a local business. One proposal to pave a vacant lot saw no action.

• Approved contract with A Lamp Concrete Contractors for S. Central Avenue resurfacing up to $195,000 (All present aye)
• Approved ARC application for Himalayan Curry Hut signage and awnings at 410 Sheridan Road (All present aye)
• Approved purchase of up to 1,200 tons of salt from Morton Salt, Inc. at $82.46 (All present aye)
• Approved quote from Chicago Concrete & Excavation Services for water plant access road repair up to $20,000 (All present aye)
• Approved quote from Chicago Concrete & Excavation Services for sidewalk replacement up to $22,500 (All present aye)
• Approved MOU with Fraternal Order of Police regarding holiday pay (All present aye)
• Approved quote from Chicago Concrete & Excavation Services to demolish 7 Walker Avenue up to $51,865 (All present aye)
• No action taken on quote from Design by Three Construction, Inc. to pave 555 Bank Lane

Committee of the Whole

The Highwood Committee of the Whole will review multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $195,000 concrete resurfacing project on South Central Avenue, a bid for winter road salt, and several smaller repair and demolition contracts. They will also discuss creating a beautification committee and extending a train station office license. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and warrant lists.

• Contract with A Lamp Concrete Contractors to grind and resurface sections of South Central Avenue between Michigan and Prairie Avenues, Prairie and Highwood Avenues, and Michigan and Michigan West of South Central Avenue, not to exceed $195,000
• Resolution approving ARC application for main entrance signage and awnings for Himalayan Curry Hut at 410 Sheridan Road
• Resolution accepting Morton Salt bid to purchase up to 1,200 tons of salt at $82.46 per ton for 2023-2024 winter
• Quote from Chicago Concrete & Excavation Services for $20,000 to repair water plant access road, $22,500 for sidewalk replacement, and $51,865 to demolish vacant building at 7 Walker Avenue
• Quote from Design by Three Construction for $62,900 to pave vacant lot at 555 Bank Lane

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several contracts and resolutions for approval at the next regular City Council meeting. Members agreed to form a three-person ad hoc committee to lead downtown beautification and infrastructure projects. The City expressed openness to a one-year lease extension for the train station office.

• Agreed to form 3-member ad hoc committee for beautification and crosswalk improvements
• Proposed $195,000 contract for A Lamp Concrete Contractors to resurface South Central Avenue
• Proposed approval of ARC application for Himalayan Curry Hut signage and awnings
• Proposed purchase of up to 1,200 tons of salt from Morton Salt, Inc. at $82.46
• Proposed $20,000 quote from Chicago Concrete & Excavation Services for water plant access road
• Proposed $22,500 quote from Chicago Concrete & Excavation Services for sidewalk replacement
• Proposed MOU with Fraternal Order of Police regarding holiday pay
• Proposed $51,865 quote from Chicago Concrete & Excavation Services to demolish 7 Walker Avenue

Highwood Police Pension Board

The Highwood Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to review financial reports, investment updates, and several administrative matters. They will also discuss a disability application, potential fund transfers, and engagement letters for professional services.

• Review and approval of monthly financial report and bills from Sikich, LLP
• Discussion of cash flow projections and cash needs
• Quarterly investment report from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management
• Status of disability application for Rico Stringer, including hearing dates
• Discussion of IPOPIF resolution appointing authorized agents and 2023 recurring transfer

Highwood Firefighter's Pension Fund

The Highwood Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, investment updates, and possible contract approvals. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and trustee training updates, as well as discussions on engagement letters with Sikich, LLP and Lauterbach & Amen, LLP.

• Review and approval of monthly financial report and bills from Sikich, LLP
• Quarterly investment report from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management
• Discussion/possible action on engagement letters with Sikich, LLP and Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
• Update on Pieri interim retirement benefits
• Review of authorized agents and account representatives

Committee of the Whole

The April 4, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting in Highwood, IL has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The April 4, 2023 Regular City Council meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Highwood City Council will consider two motions: one authorizing the city manager to accept engineering proposals for Sheridan Road, Waukegan Avenue, and Prairie Avenue to pursue FAU funding, and another approving a $57,200 change order for sidewalk and fire hydrant replacement at South Central and Oak Ridge. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, the warrant list, and reports.

• Motion to accept engineering proposals for Sheridan Road, Waukegan Avenue, and Prairie Avenue for FAU funding
• Change order of $57,200 for sidewalk and fire hydrant replacement at South Central and Oak Ridge
• Approval of warrant list for March 21, 2023
• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2023 City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings

The City Council authorized the City Manager to accept engineering proposals for Sheridan Road, Waukegan Avenue, and Prairie Avenue to apply for FAU funding. Council also approved a $57,200 change order for sidewalk and fire hydrant replacements. The 03/21/2023 warrant list for payment was approved.

• Approved engineering proposals for Sheridan Road, Waukegan Avenue, and Prairie Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved $57,200 change order for sidewalk and fire hydrant replacement at South Central and Oak Ridge (roll call vote)
• Approved 03/21/2023 warrant list for payment (roll call vote)
• Approved March 7, 2023 City Council minutes (voice vote)
• Approved March 7, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes (voice vote)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the March 21 AP Warrant List and consider motions for road engineering and capital projects. Key decisions include authorizing the City Manager to accept proposals for engineering on Sheridan Road, Waukegan Avenue, and Prairie Avenue to apply for FAU funding. The body will also approve a $57,200 change order for sidewalk and fire hydrant replacement at South Central and Oak Ridge.

• Motion to authorize engineering for Sheridan Road, Waukegan Avenue, and Prairie Avenue with intention of applying for FAU funding
• Motion to approve a $57,200 change order to FYE 2024 Capital Projects for sidewalk and fire hydrant replacement at South Central and Oak Ridge
• Discussion on Lead Service Lines and changing regulations
• Discussion on Crosswalk Selection and Beautification
• Discussion on extending the license for the Train Station Office with Sandy Pope

The committee discussed lead service line regulations and reviewed proposals for engineering work on Sheridan Road, Waukegan Avenue, and Prairie Avenue. No final votes were taken as items were slated for approval at the regular City Council meeting or moved to future meetings.

• Tabled crosswalk selection and beautification discussion
• Tabled train station office license extension discussion

City Council

The Highwood City Council will consider three action items: a resolution approving a façade renovation at 336-338 Green Bay Road, a motion to authorize spending up to $29,995 on landscaping services, and a motion to authorize up to $40,000 for improvements to the Western Avenue Ballpark. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, warrant lists, and routine reports.

• Resolution approving ARC application for façade renovation at 336-338 Green Bay Road
• Motion to authorize up to $29,995 for landscaping with Guy Scopelliti Landscaping
• Motion to authorize up to $40,000 for Western Avenue Ballpark improvements
• Approval of February 21 and March 7, 2023 AP warrant lists

The City Council authorized spending for Western Avenue Ballpark improvements and landscaping services. Council also approved a facade renovation application for a Green Bay Road property. Two payment warrant lists were approved.

• Approved ARC Application for facade renovation at 336-338 Green Bay Road (voice vote)
• Authorized up to $29,995 for landscaping services through Guy Scopelliti Landscaping (roll call vote)
• Waived competitive bidding and authorized up to $40,000 for Western Avenue Ballpark improvements (roll call vote)
• Approved 02/21/2023 AP Warrant List for payment (roll call vote)
• Approved 03/07/2023 AP Warrant List for payment (roll call vote)
• Approved February 07, 2023 City Council minutes (voice vote)
• Approved February 07, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes (voice vote)

Committee of the Whole

The Highwood Committee of the Whole will review a resolution for a façade renovation at 336-338 Green Bay Road, and consider motions to authorize spending up to $29,995 on landscaping services and up to $40,000 on Western Avenue Ballpark improvements. They will also discuss modifying parking restrictions in front of 246 Green Bay Road and potentially reconstructing Bank Lane as part of the FYE 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes review of the February 21 and March 7 warrant lists.

• Resolution approving ARC application for façade renovation at 336-338 Green Bay Road
• Motion to authorize up to $29,995 for landscaping services with Guy Scopelliti Landscaping
• Motion to authorize up to $40,000 for Western Avenue Ballpark improvements
• Discussion on modifying parking restrictions in front of 246 Green Bay Road
• Discussion on modifying FYE 2025 Capital Improvement Plan to reconstruct Bank Lane

The Committee discussed several items to be formally approved at the regular City Council meeting, including landscaping and ballpark improvements. Council granted a request to modify parking restrictions in front of 246 Green Bay Road.

• Granted request for 15-minute parking space at 246 Green Bay Road
• Proposed approval of façade renovation at 336-338 Green Bay Road
• Proposed expenditure up to $29,995 for Guy Scopelliti Landscaping
• Proposed expenditure up to $40,000 for Western Avenue Ballpark improvements
• Proposed approval of 02/21/2023 and 03/07/2023 AP Warrant Lists

Committee of the Whole

The February 21, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Highwood City Council will consider three action items: an ordinance adding a Class C liquor license to the city code, a motion to authorize a $45,000 annual managed IT services contract, and a motion to fund up to $40,000 in improvements to the Western Avenue Ballpark. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and the warrant list.

• Ordinance amending 4-1-7 to add Class C liquor license
• Motion to accept All Information Services proposal for managed IT services, not to exceed $45,000 annually
• Motion to complete Western Avenue Ballpark improvements, not to exceed $40,000
• Approval of February 7, 2023 warrant list

The City Council approved an ordinance to add a Class C liquor license to the city code. Council also authorized a contract for managed IT services. A proposal for ballpark improvements was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance Amending 4-1-7 to add a Class C Liquor License (All present voting aye)
• Approved managed IT services proposal from All Information Services not to exceed $45,000 annually (All present voting aye)
• Tabled improvements to Western Avenue Ballpark not to exceed $40,000
• Approved 02/07/2023 AP Warrant List for payment (All present voting aye)
• Approved January 17, 2023 City Council minutes (All present voting aye)
• Approved January 17, 2023 Committee of the Whole minutes (All present voting aye)

Committee of the Whole

The Highwood Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially recommend action on several items, including a new Class C liquor license, a $45,000 annual IT services contract, and up to $40,000 in improvements to the Western Avenue Ballpark. They will also review the draft FYE 2024 budget. The meeting includes a public hearing and review of the February 7 warrant list.

• Ordinance amending City Code 4-1-7 to add a Class C liquor license
• Motion to accept All Information Services proposal for managed IT services, not to exceed $45,000 annually
• Motion to complete Western Avenue Ballpark improvements, not to exceed $40,000
• Discussion on FYE 2024 draft budget
• Review of 02/07/2023 AP Warrant List

The Committee reviewed several items to be approved at the regular City Council meeting, including a managed IT services contract and a liquor license classification change. A proposal for Western Avenue Ballpark improvements was tabled. City Manager Coren provided a briefing on the FYE 2024 draft budget.

• Tabled Western Avenue Ballpark improvements not to exceed $40,000
• Moved to regular City Council: Ordinance to add Class C Liquor License
• Moved to regular City Council: All Information Services IT contract not to exceed $45,000 annually
• Moved to regular City Council: 02/07/2023 AP Warrant List
• Moved to regular City Council: January 17, 2023 City Council and Committee of the Whole minutes

General Public Hearings

The Highwood Electoral Board is holding a special meeting to hear an objection filed by Alderman Michael Fiore against the nominating petitions of Raymond Zamora, a candidate for alderman. The board will discuss and deliberate after the hearing. This is a procedural matter regarding election candidacy.

• Objection by Alderman Michael Fiore to Raymond Zamora's nominating petitions
• Hearing on candidacy for Alderman of Highwood
• Special meeting of the Electoral Board

City Council

The Highwood City Council will consider several action items, including approving a $1,112,900 bid for the 2023 Street Improvement Program, authorizing a $26,420 sanitary sewer study, disposing of three police vehicles, and approving signage for a local business. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and warrant lists.

• Resolution approving ARC application for door and window signage at Celeste Beauty, 762 Sheridan Road
• Ordinance authorizing disposal of three police vehicles as surplus property
• Motion to accept A-Lamp bid of $1,112,900 for 2023 Street Improvement Program covering Jeffrey's Place, Oakridge Avenue, Janes Loop, Stables Court, Stables Court West, Stables Court East, Holabird Circle, and Holabird Loop
• Motion to contract with Christopher Burke Engineering for sanitary sewer concept study on Sheridan Road for $26,420

The City Council approved a bid for street improvements and a sanitary sewer concept study. The council also authorized the disposal of three surplus police vehicles and approved signage for a local business.

• Approved $1,112,900 bid from A-Lamp for 2023 Street Improvement Program (All present voting aye)
• Approved $26,420 contract with Christopher Burke Engineering for Sheridan Road sanitary sewer concept study (All present voting aye)
• Approved ordinance to dispose of three surplus police vehicles (All present voting aye)
• Approved ARC application for door and window signage at Celeste Beauty, 762 Sheridan Road (All present voting aye)
• Approved 12/20/2022, 01/03/2023, and 01/17/2023 AP Warrant Lists for payment (All present voting aye)
• Approved City Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from December 06, 2022 (All present voting aye)

Committee of the Whole

The Highwood Committee of the Whole will discuss and consider several action items, including a $1,112,900 bid for the 2023 Street Improvement Program, a $26,420 sanitary sewer study contract, and an ordinance to dispose of three surplus police vehicles. They will also discuss a potential development site at Green Bay Road and Prairie Avenue, an overnight parking procedure for the Metra lot, and nonconforming uses and unpermitted repairs. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and warrant lists.

• Consideration of a bid from A-Lamp for the 2023 Street Improvement Program covering Jeffrey's Place, Oakridge Avenue, Janes Loop, Stables Court, Stables Court West, Stables Court East, Holabird Circle, and Holabird Loop in the amount of $1,112,900
• Consideration of a motion to contract with Christopher Burke Engineering for a sanitary sewer concept study for Sheridan Road in the amount of $26,420
• Consideration of an ordinance authorizing the disposal of surplus property (three police vehicles)
• Consideration of a resolution approving an ARC application for door and window signage at Celeste Beauty, 762 Sheridan Road
• Discussion on creating an overnight parking procedure in the Metra lot

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several items for approval at the next regular City Council meeting, including a street improvement contract and a sewer study. Members also discussed a mixed-use development proposal and overnight parking procedures for the Metra lot.

• Approved appointment of Alderman Hospodarsky as Presiding Officer (voice vote)
• Proposed approval of $1,112,900 A-Lamp bid for 2023 Street Improvement Program
• Proposed approval of $26,420 contract with Christopher Burke Engineering for Sheridan Road sanitary sewer study
• Proposed approval of ARC application for signage at Celeste Beauty (762 Sheridan Road)
• Proposed approval of ordinance to dispose of three surplus police vehicles
• Proposed approval of AP Warrant Lists dated 12/20/2022, 01/03/2023, and 01/17/2023
• Discussed mixed-use development at southwest corner of Green Bay Road and Prairie Avenue
• Discussed using Passport Parking app for quarterly Metra lot permits

Highwood Firefighter's Pension Fund

The Highwood Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to review financial reports, investment updates, and pension-related matters. The agenda includes approval of bills, review of actuarial valuation, and updates on retirement benefits and trustee training.

• Review and approval of bills and cash projections
• Quarterly investment report from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management
• Review of actuarial valuation as of May 1, 2022
• Update on Pieri interim retirement benefits
• Review trustee term expirations and election procedures

Highwood Police Pension Board

The Highwood Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, investment updates, and pending applications. They will discuss cash flow projections, approve bills, and review the status of a disability application. The board will also consider amending the cash management policy and adopting an actuarial valuation.

• Review and approval of bills presented by Sikich, LLP
• Discussion of cash flow projections and cash needs
• Status of Article 3 transfer for Kyle Harvey
• Status of disability application for Rico Stringer
• Resolution to amend rules (Cash Management Policy)

City Council

The January 3, 2023 Regular City Council meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Committee of the Whole

The January 3, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.