City of Highland City Council met Aug. 1.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
INTRODUCTION OF MAYOR for the DAY / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hemann will introduce Mayor for the Day, Elizabeth Blaylock who will lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
RETIREMENT RECOGNITION:
Mayor Hemann will recognize Officer Heather Kunz on her Retirement of 21 Years of Service on the Highland Police Department.
RECOGNITION:
Mayor Hemann will recognize Officer David Sirianni on his 8 Years of Service on the Highland Police Department and Offer a Congratulations on his New Career Path with the US Marshal’s Service.
MINUTES:
MOTION – Approve Minutes of July 18, 2022 Regular Session (attached)
PUBLIC FORUM:
A. Citizens’ Requests and Comments:
1. Relevant Pregnancy Options’ 2022 Run for Life 5k Run/2M Walk Special Event Application Approval and Square Use Request – Tricia Blasdel, Representative
2. Highland Fire Department–9-11 Memorial Run – Special Event Application, Erin Barr, Representative
3. Highland High School–Homecoming Parade – Special Event Application and Road Closure Request, Amy Boscolo, Assistant Principal
Anyone wishing to address the Council on any subject may do so at this time.
Please come forward to the microphone.
B. Requests of Council:
C. Staff Reports:
NEW BUSINESS:
A. MOTION – Bill #22-127/RESOLUTION Authorizing City to Share Costs Up to Fifty Percent with Landowners Scott Schuette and Joe Caitlin for Construction of a Pond and Discharge Pipe to Reduce Silt and Sediment Load Entering Silver Lake
B. MOTION – Bill #22-128/RESOLUTION Approving and Authorizing Application for Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)Grant to Offset Costs of Proposed New Playground for Hoffman Park
C. MOTION – Bill #22-129/ORDINANCE Authorizing the Sale of City Owned Surplus Real Estate to Scott Kuhn and Steven Stevenson Pursuant to Contract, Specifically 820 Mulberry Street (Old Police Station)
D. MOTION – Bill #22-130/ORDINANCE Authorizing Real Property of the City to be Sold Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76-2, Specifically 1808 Olive Street (PIN # 01-2-24-05-16-403- 028)
REPORTS:
A. MOTION – Accepting Expenditures Report #1224 for July 16, 2022 through July 29, 2022
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The City Council will conduct an Executive Session pursuant to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, citing the following exemptions allowing such meeting: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) to discuss approval of executive session minutes.
ADJOURNMENT:
https://www.highlandil.gov/City%20Council/Agendas/2022/08-01-2022%20Agenda.pdf
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