City of Sandwich City Council met Nov. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. Call to Order: Mayor Latham called the meeting to order at 9:10 PM
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Alderman Chunn
3. Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Latham, City Clerk Ii, Aldermen Arnett, Chunn, Erickson, Inman & Kreinbrink
Also present: City Attorney Gottshalk, City Administrator Penman, Chief Senne, EEI Engineer Dettmann & SEMA Director Eberle
Absent: Aldermen Danko, Ketchum & Robinson
Quorum established
4. Audience Comments: None
5. Consent Agenda:
Motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as a whole. (All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately).
A. Approval of Minutes for the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting of October 6, 2025 B. Approval of Minutes for the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting of October 20, 2025 C. Approval of Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of October 20, 2025
Alderwoman Inman made a motion approving the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion seconded by Alderman Kreinbrink. Motion carried unanimously on voice vote.
6. Mayor’s Report: No report
7. Attorney’s Report: Attorney Gottschalk explained the need of a formal process for final meter reads when a home is sold. Council was in favor.
8. City Clerk Ii: No Report
9. Treasurer: Vacancy
10. City Administrator Penman updated Council:
• He attended a watershed stewardship class
• Stressed the need for repairs at the Railroad Street water treatment plant offering a creative solution to cover the plant with a pole building and new roof to protect it from weather and snow load. Discussion ensued about the feasibility and cost of the proposed repairs with suggestions for structural engineering and temporary fixes. Consensus was to obtain prices for repairs for the next council meeting.
11. City Department Reports: No reports
12. Unfinished Business:
A. HLR (Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick) Professional Services Agreement: The PSA would be for construction engineering service for the Pratt Road bridge replacement at an estimate cost of $259,480.00. Motion to approve
Motion made by Alderman Chunn, and seconded by Alderwoman Inman, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, for engineering services for the Pratt Road bridge replacement at a cost of $259,480.00. Aye: Alderman Arnett, Chunn, Inman & Kreinbrink Nay: Alderwoman Erickson Motion carried 4:1
B. Lead Service Line Replacement (not related to Main Street Project): Council discussed the need for better record-keeping of lead lines, and the potential hiring of additional water department staff to help inventory and track lead services lines. Recommendation was made to acquire examples of processes used by other municipalities for their lead service line replacement programs.
13. New Business:
A. Monthly Invoices: Total amount for approval is $461,619.82 as recommended by the Finance Department.
So moved by Alderwoman Inman and seconded by Alderwoman Erickson. Aye: Aldermen Arnett, Chunn, Erickson, Inman & Kreinbrink Nay: 0 Motion carried 5:0
B. FLOCK Cameras Purchase: Passed on topic for additional information to continue discussion at the November 17th meeting.
14. Council Reports:
Alderwoman Inman requested additional information, if possible, on executive session topics.
15. Executive Session pursuant to
A. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel – Mayor Latham advised no need for executive session B. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) for litigation – Attorney Gottschalk advised the topic is still pending, and no need for executive session at this time
16. Announcements:
A. Next Finance Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 6:30 PM.
B. The next Committee-of-the-Whole Council Meeting will be held on November 17th, 2025, at 7:00 PM followed immediately by the Regular Council Meeting.
17. Adjournment: Motion made by Alderman Chunn to adjourn at 9:25 PM. Motion was seconded by Alderman Arnett. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote.
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