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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, January 5, 2009 at 8:00P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Mayor Pro-tem Alderman Newsome, City Clerk, Wayne Motley, City Treasurer, Pat Dutcher and Corporation Counsel, Brian Grach were present. Mayor Hyde absent. |
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
Absent: None |
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INVOCATION:
Reverend Coburn pronounced the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor pro-tem Alderman Newsome. |
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ALLOW ALDERMAN NEWSOME AS MAYOR PRO-TEM
APPROVED
APPROVE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 15, 2008
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1.Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to allow Alderman Newsome as Mayor Pro-tem.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa,and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
MINUTES:
2. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to approve the regular meeting Minutes of December 15, 2008.
MOTION PASSED |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED
RECONVENED
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3. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Needham to go into Executive Session to discuss Litigation. TIME: 8:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
4. The City Council Reconvened. TIME: 9:03P.M.
ROLL CALL: AYES: PRESENT: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
ABSENT: None
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVE ZONING CALENDAR #2263
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:
5. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Figueroa that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2263 2833 Sunset Ave., CUP for auto repair only with restriction as presented no taxi stand.
MOTION PASSED |
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DENY ZONING CALENDAR #2264
APPROVED |
6. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to deny Zoning Calendar #2264, 2255 N. Green Bay Rd., CUP for Day Care Center.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CALENDAR #2265
APPROVED
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7. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2265, Map amendment from R6 General Residence, M-CR Marine-Commercial Recreation, and I2 General Industrial to L1 South Lakefront.
MOTION PASSED
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING CALENDAR #2266
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8. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2266, CUP for Downtown/Lakefront Overlay District.
MOTION PASSED
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WAIVE THE BID PROCEDURES AND APPROVE LOWEST QUOTE FOR ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
APPROVED |
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT, CHAIRMAN, ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:
9. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Larsen to waive the bid procedures and approve the lowest quote for economic feasibility professional services with Economics Research Associates for $8,500, as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Moisio, and Figueroa
NAYS: Aldermen TenPas stated that the Developer should pay for study ,Cunningham, Koncan, and Newsome
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AS PRESENTED A MEMORANDUM WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
APPROVED |
OLD BUSINESS:
10. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt, as presented, a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Waukegan, Habitat for Humanity Lake County and Lake County Coalition for the homeless.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
NAYS: Alderman TenPas
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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ADOPT AS PRESENTED A MEMORANDUM WITH NICASA
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11. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt, as presented, a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Waukegan and NICASA.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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C.C DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF HONDA SUBDIVISION
PUT BACK INTO COMMITTEE
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12. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Council draft an ordinance approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of the RRE Honda Subdivision at 100 N. Green Bay Road with the conditions outlined by staff. Zoning Cal. #2256
PUT BACK INTO JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED DECEMEBER 19, 2008 AND JANUARY 2, 2009
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NEW BUSINESS:
13. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Payroll dated December 19, 2008 in the amount of $1,535,243.94 and January 2, 2009 in the amount of $1,498,470.53.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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APPROVE BILLS DATED JANUARY 5, 2009
APPROVED |
14. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Bills dated January 5, 2009 in the amount of $573,511.75.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE MONTHLY REPORT
APPROVED |
15. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Needham to accept and place on file the Monthly report for the Building Department for the month of November 2008.
MOTION PASSED
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ADOPT AS PRESENTED AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 09-0-1
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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
16. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt as presented an ordinance approving a Business Development Agreement with Shogren Performance Marine for a sales tax rebate.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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Chris Blanks 409 Oak St. |
AUDIENCE TIME:
17. Questioned the cost of studies, $8,500 Baseball, $27,000 parking and $50,000 seizure study. Need more programs on south side for our youth .
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ALLOW BETH ROGERS TO SPEAK ABOUT DONATION TO THE ANGEL DRILL TEAM 2617 North Field
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
Alderman TenPas
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AUDIENCE TIME:
18. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to allow Beth Rogers to speak regarding the Angel Drill Team, they will be going to Washington D.C. when president takes office seeking donation.
REFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE
19. Blessed to have Edith Newsome as 1st woman to chair the City Council Meeting. Need to bring small industries back to our community good paying jobs. |
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Alderman Needham
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20. Thanked department heads for keeping spending in place. Parking study well worth the cost. Drill Team donation we need to watch our dollars too.
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Alderman Larsen
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21. His 35th wedding anniversary was over the weekend, thanked wife for putting up with him. Main Street Fundraising event January 31, it is the party of the year. |
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Alderman Rivera
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22. Mention that he will try to help the Angel Drill Team himself.
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Alderman Koncan
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23. Thanked Chief Biang for his help during his presentation.
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Alderman Moisio
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24. School district needs land. Is the Marine abandon reserve building better for the Police Dept. or the school district? |
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Alderman Figueroa |
25. Roads, bridges are jobs you cannot out source high tech jobs are the future of employment opportunities we are weak in math & science. |
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ADJOURNMENT
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26. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adjourn. TIME: 10:24 a.m.
MOTION PASSED |