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A motion to approve the May 6 minutes was moved and seconded and passed. The council also moved to accept the treasurer’s March 2025 report; during that exchange a council member asked, “Do we have to vote on this or no?” and the presiding official replied that a vote was not always required but that they would take one. The motion to accept the treasurer’s report was seconded and taken as agreed.

The council then moved to approve the warrant list dated May 20, 2025; that motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The meeting record notes there was no public input during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05 20 2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved minutes from May 6, 2025, accepted the March 2025 treasurer's report, and approved the warrant list dated May 20, 2025; members briefly debated whether a formal vote was required for the financial report.","taxTitle","Highwood, Lake County, Illinois","taxId",64377,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6230167,"Highwood council authorizes up to $130,000 purchase from Meridian for traffic equipment",36,180000,216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442831-42fd747eb90e2364b91c3dc130a46c7a&start=180&end=216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442831-42fd747eb90e2364b91c3dc130a46c7a/thumbnail_180000.jpg","/articles/6230167/Highwood/Lake-County/Illinois/Highwood-council-authorizes-up-to-130000-purchase-from-Meridian-for-traffic-equipment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230167-4889f3ece81e0eab32c4db1fc8666060/orig.mp4?Expires=1776203640&Signature=CH6hnbDFFoQ4ZPfMky1vhXya1JE7a5~piJQYPuyCrrzovjq2m1NzRfPmxqIZIZAM0HoKWlkqaJIfor6EINqsI84~E-aIhS90Qkb9nscG4iFc8Q2fAHe5~pTcvPiXmLHbDaZogQLDN4Lrh2mt3hhbPEOKYEmiwic0h6id4D9-A0G4foffNhjse2MhMnVS085M3JoJvroP3jQIxUZolGlLG0rTxqNGEbmLWGYjwKHUq2Di0QsVjDwOwgqRaDdiAtTG-3X55AbdLdezBCi1Kk~lxVhxEXLV2Gx~-Qo~Cvq7usNg6xxvj0qzHpn1qs~sMjxRDeOtAEOnwkVLgD1sUvdraA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Highwood City Council voted May 20 to authorize the city manager to purchase Meridian traffic fares in an amount not to exceed $130,000.

Council members moved and seconded the purchase authorization and held a roll-call vote because the amount exceeded the council’s $20,000 voting threshold. The presiding official said, “we're voting because it's over $20,000.” Alderson Bauer voted “aye,” Alderson Hansen voted “aye,” Alderman Peterson voted “aye,” and Alderman Mark Kutzis voted “aye,” approving the purchase.

The council did not record any amendments or conditions during the meeting, and no public comment was offered on the procurement. The motion authorized the city manager to proceed with the purchase up to the stated limit; staff did not provide further technical details about the equipment, the contract length, or funding sources during the recorded discussion.","The council authorized the city manager to purchase ‘Meridian traffic fares’ in an amount not to exceed $130,000, with members noting purchases over $20,000 require a council vote.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6230171,"Highwood council approves special-use permit for Vape 312 at 417 Sheridan Road",34,132000,166000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442831-42fd747eb90e2364b91c3dc130a46c7a&start=132&end=166","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442831-42fd747eb90e2364b91c3dc130a46c7a/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6230171/Highwood/Lake-County/Illinois/Highwood-council-approves-special-use-permit-for-Vape-312-at-417-Sheridan-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230171-f3277c3f947a5902bfe6077eae36ee3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776203640&Signature=DalZFQZeMKDYkxugwR2Qj-rbxTh9egoEvuOMExiB2ro-ji63hHNth9mUIYo4NBPeSFYjw1L4g1Xi8dByAZoJ2jrFVOOvg1HQ670~~SL1k5qTlqvHSB3kupMqFsKKwAoy0KJb-jRU66NE37GmVMcUTZxd8j~XXq~0otP8E7oEMubJureHvrZMT3Li2uLusZO2WhWcViN63eNESwCxuYDT3wb1xsMvnWWCPDYNMA3jh0XeJ~uE~q~tZ4jPmVkBf1MM4GZRCwrzH33UCi~CHXQ-ihzthTpOmoIAxDlz4JDbJPsuutsMFXVhB110SOiYrkK0VFlllehv-xeOO7OaxEj1Ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Highwood City Council on May 20 approved an ordinance granting a special-use permit for a vape shop, Vape 312, to operate at 417 Sheridan Road, voting to waive the first reading and approve the ordinance as presented.

Council members said the ordinance process typically requires two readings under the city code, but the council may waive the first reading when an item is uncontroversial. A staff member explained, “ordinances under our code require 2 readings, but we typically waive the first reading just to approve it the first time it's on.”

The council made a motion to waive the first reading and approve the ordinance; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call. Alderson Bauer voted “aye,” Alderson Hansen voted “aye,” Alderman Peterson voted “aye,” and Alderman Mark Kutzis voted “aye.” There was no public input on the item during the meeting.

The ordinance will take effect according to the city’s typical procedural timeline for adopted ordinances. The council did not identify any amendments or conditions attached to the special-use permit during the vote.","The Highwood City Council voted unanimously to waive the first reading and approve an ordinance granting a special-use permit for Vape 312 to operate at 417 Sheridan Road.","actionData","errors"]

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