The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 8:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.  Mayor Hyde, City Clerk Wayne Motley, Corporation Counsel Brian Grach & Treasurer Pat Dutcher were present.

 

 

ROLL CALL:

 

Present:  Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen & Moisio

 

 Absent:  Alderman Figueroa

 

 

INVOCATION:

 

Bishop Coburn pronounced the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hyde.

 

 

 

TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 2006

 

MINUTES:

 

1.  Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2006.

 

TO AMEND THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 2006 TO CORRECT ITEM # 10

 

APPROVED

 

2.  Motion by Alderman Needham , seconded by Alderman Larsen to amend the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2006 to correct item #10. to read Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to draft an Ordinance establishing a Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board and provide for the management and allocation of Foreign Fire Insurance Fees.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 2006 AS AMENDED

 

APPROVED

 

3.  Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2006 as amended.

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO ADOPT A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF THE ARMY JROTC

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTIONS/PROCLOMATIONS:

 

4.  Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented a Proclamation accepted by Kernel Colonel Gallagher honoring the 90th Birthday of the Army JROTC.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO ADOPT A PROCLAMATION HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. & ROSA PARKS

 

APPROVED

 

5.  Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt as presented a Proclamation honoring Martin Luther King Jr. & Rosa Parks.

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

TO SEAT ALDERMAN FIGUEROA

 

APPROVED

 

SEATING ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:

 

6.  Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to seat Alderman Figueroa.  TIME:  8:10 P.M.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

HOME DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS

 

PRESENTATION:

 

7.  Presentation of awards to the Home decorating contest winners.

 

 

 

 

TO ACCEPT THE BID TO PURCHASE 1 AERIAL LADDER TRUCK FROM PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT, CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN RIVERA:

 

8.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to accept the bid received for the purchase of one (1) aerial ladder truck from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., 2600 American Drive, Appleton Wisconsin 54912-2017, for the amount of $748,043.00.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO WAIVE THE BID PROCEDURE & PURCHASE FINGERPRINT DEVICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT continued:

 

9.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to waive the bid procedure and purchase one TP3000-XD and one TP-3800XC-ED fingerprint devices, which are compatible with our existing interfaces, from Identix Systems, 5600 Rowland Rd., Minnetonka, MA 55343 in the amount of $40,934.00.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 21-120 RESTRICTING PARKING ON MCGAW RD.

 

APPROVED

 

10.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen that Corporation Counsel draft an Ordinance to amend Section 21-120 “Parking Prohibited at all times on specific streets” to reflect restricting parking on McGaw Road, both sides, from Route 43 to the Cardinal Health entrance.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A USED PICKUP TRUCK

 

APPROVED

 

11.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to solicit bids for the purchase of a used 4X4 full size extended cab pickup truck.

 

 

MOTION PASSED  (ALDERMAN TENPAS VOTED NAY)

 

TO WAIVE THE BID PROCEDURES & PURCHASE TWELVE 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

12.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to waive the bid procedure and purchase twelve (12), 2006 Chevrolet Impalas, 10 marked and 2 unmarked, from Miles Chevrolet, P.O. Box 3160, 150 West Pershing Road, Decatur, Illinois 62524-3160 through the Illinois Stated Bid, contract, number PSD4012465, for an amount of $218,817.60.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Newsome, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS:  Alderman TenPas

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION

 

INFORMATION ONLY:  

                                                    

13.  The Waukegan Police Department received forfeiture checks in the amounts of $4,666.06 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration and $8,145.80 from the Illinois State Police.

 

14. The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority has awarded the Waukegan Police Department a grant in the amount of $40,934.00.

 

 

 

 

TO APPROVE THE FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GUST SUBDIVISION

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT, CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN TENPAS:

 

15.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve the Final Acceptance of the Public Improvements for Gust Subdivision – Phase I as presented.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Alderman Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FOR CONTRACT 2006-01-OMC-PCB WATER TREATMENT ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

16.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to accept the proposal for Contract 2006-01-OMC-PCB Water Treatment Environmental Operations and Maintenance Services with River’s Bend Engineering (RBE) of Racine, Wisconsin in an amount not to exceed $30,775.00 as presented.  River’s Bend Inc. will provide the following required services:

 

                                 Routine O & M Activities                         $ 22,500.00

                                 Equipment Repair and Replacement           8,275.00

                                                                                                         30,775.00

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS: None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

TO WAIVE THE FORMAL BID PROCEDURE & APPROVE THE QUOTE FOR THE EMERGENCY TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPLACEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

17.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to waive the formal bid procedure and approve the quote for the Emergency Traffic Signal Replacement with Benson Electric of Waukegan, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $8,900 as presented.  This emergency work is for the traffic signal that was knocked down at the southwest corner of McAree Road and Glen Flora Avenue.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS: None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS & ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CHEMICALS & MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THE WATER PLANT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT continued:

 

18.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to draft specifications and advertise for bids for the Chemicals and materials needed for the fiscal year 2006/2007 for the Water Plant as presented:

 

Chemicals for the Water Plant:

 

A).  Aluminum Sulfate

B).  Chlorine

C).  Powdered Activated Carbon

D).  Potassium Permanganate

E).  Anhydrous Ammonia

F).  Hydro Fluoro Silicic Acid

 

Water Meter Department:

 

A).  Copperhorns 5/8”, 5/8” X 3/4”, 1”

 

Water Main Department:

 

A).  Fire Hydrant’s (5’, 5 1/2’, 6 1/2’, 7’) complete with valve assembly and valve boxes

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE OF RIVER ROAD

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

19.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance Annexing certain property 10 acres in size on the east side of River Road in Warren Township.

 

TO TABLE THE ABOVE MOTION

 

APPROVED

 

20.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to table the above motion.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 53 ACRES IN SIZE ON RIVER ROAD

 

21.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance Annexing certain territory 53 acres in size on both the east and west sides of River Road in Warren Township.

 

TO TABLE THE ABOVE MOTION

 

APPROVED

 

22.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to table the above motion.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO APPROVE THE PAYROLL DATED JANUARY 6, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

23.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Larsen to approve Payroll dated January 6, 2006 in the amount of $1,286,935.73.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS: None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

TO BILLS DATED JANUARY 17, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

24.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Larsen to approve the Bills dated January 17, 2006 in the amount of $1,708,753.15.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS: None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

TO ACCEPT & PLACE ON FILE THE NOVEMBER & DECEMBER MONTHLY REPORTS

 

APPROVED

 

25.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to accept and place on file the November Monthly report from the Collectors Office also the December Monthly reports from the Building Department & Collectors Office.

 

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR COUNTY DAYS OCT. 20 & 21, 2006

 

APPROVED

 

26.  Motion by Alderman Balen, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve the request for County Days, October 20 & 21, 2006.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE MAP AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY AT THE SW CORNER OF WASHINGTON ST. & SHERIDAN RD., ZONING CALENDAR 1994

06-O-3

 

 

APPROVED

 

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:

 

27.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving the Map Amendment from B5 Central Service to R8 General Residence for the property at the SW corner of Washington Street and Sheridan Road, Zoning Calendar 1994.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS: None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE SW CORNER OF WASHINGTON ST. & SHERIDAN RD., ZONING CAL. 1983

06-O-4

 

 

APPROVED

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS continued:

 

28.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for a residential planned development at the SW corner of Washington Street and Sheridan Road, Zoning Calendar 1983.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS: None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE MAP AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY AT THE NW CORNER OF LEBARON & WASHINGTON ST., ZONING CAL. 2104

06-O-5

 

 

APPROVED

 

29.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Needham to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving the map Amendment from I1 Restricted Industrial to B3 General Commercial at the NW corner of LeBaron and Washington Street, Zoning Calendar 2104.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS: Alderman Cunningham

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CAR WASH & SERVICE STATION AT THE NW CORNER OF LEBARON & WASHINGTON ST, ZONING CAL. 2105

06-O-6

 

APPROVED

 

30.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Needham to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for a car wash and service station at the NW corner of LeBaron and Washington Street, Zoning Calendar 2105.

 

 ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS: Alderman Cunningham

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

TO ADOPT AS PRESENTED AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE LANDMARK DESIGNATION AT 410 HICKORY ST.

06-O-7

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

31.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Needham to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving the Landmark Designation at 410 Hickory Street.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS: None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED   

 

 

 

 

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION GRANT

06-O-8

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS continued:

 

32.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Needham to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving the Neighborhood Stabilization grant in the amount of $10,000 for residence located at 725 Pacific Avenue.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS: None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REVISIONS TO THE CABLE TELEVISION ORDINANCE

06-O-9

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

33.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving the revisions to the Cable Television Ordinance.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS: None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE NON-EXCLUSIVE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST

06-O-10

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

34.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Larsen to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving the Non-Exclusive Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Comcast.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio & Figueroa

 

NAYS: None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

 

Daisy Evans

1241 S. Elmwood

 

 

AUDIENCE TIME:

 

35.  Asked Alderman Balen when was the last time the streets were paved east of Lewis & 10th Street (2nd Ward)?  She also asked why weren’t there curbs on Elmwood & 11th street?  What is going to be done about the duplex on 11th Street?  It needs a lot of improvements.  She then asked why was 11th Street closed off with chains?  Mayor Hyde responded to Ms. Evans concerns and assured her that he and William Johnston, Director of Public Works, would take a ride through that area and start working on some of those issues.

 

Cheryl Carlson

3330 Midlane Dr.

 

 

36.  Addressed the Council with concerns and complaints regarding the law suit filed against her husband Steve Carlson who is a Lieutenant and the Pension Board President for the Waukegan Fire Department.  The law suit was filed by the City of Waukegan on an issue of a disability pension case.  She stated that this case has cost taxpayers a substantial amount of money and also has caused a lot of stress and heartache to her family.

 

 

 

Dan Traynoff

202 S. Elmwood

 

AUDIENCE TIME continued:

 

37.   Asked Alderman Balen why was he belittling a resident of his ward who was asking if there could be some improvements on her street?  He then asked why was Alderman Balen’s street paved when no other street in his ward has been paved?

 

Terry Harris

918 Linden

 

38.  Asked the Council why aren’t there any Waukegan construction workers working on the Lakehurst project?  He stated that the city should require that the contractors hire Waukegan union labor workers.

 

 

 

Alderman Newsome

 

ALDERMEN’S TIME:

 

39.  No comment.

 

Alderman TenPas

 

40.  No comment.

 

Alderman Needham

 

41.  No comment.

 

Alderman Larsen

 

42.  Announced that the Mayor proposed a letter to Shrimer College extending their stay in Waukegan.  He then announced that the Exchange club will be meeting January 28, 2006 from

6-8 p.m. at Bertrand’s Bowling Lanes.  He commended John Jurkovac, Building Commissioner and his staff for doing a great job.  He thanked everyone who attended his 8thward meeting.

 

Alderman Rivera

 

43.  Thanked everyone who attended the town hall meeting at Holy Family.  Lack of communication is most of the problem in the city.  He also commended Chief Biang for doing a great job at the meeting.  He also expressed his sympathy for Deputy Chief Yhancy and his  family due to his mother-in-law passing away.

 

Alderman Cunningham

 

44.  Extends his condolences to Deputy Chief Yhancy’s family due to his mother-in-law passing away.  He then voiced his comments and concerns regarding the meeting at Holy Family on the issues in Waukegan.  He stated that communication is the key to misunderstandings throughout the city.  He stated that he would like to work with the Public Safety committee on some of the issues in the city.  He then commended John Jurkovac, Building Commissioner, and his staff for a job well done. 

 

Alderman Balen

 

45.  Responded to Ms. Evans’ comments regarding the streets being paved only in his neighborhood.  He stated that there was a sewer problem in his neighborhood so upon fixing that problem the streets and curbs were also done.  He then asked City Clerk Wayne Motley to read the following comments: 1.  “ I submit to this Council first a suggestion regarding the Genesee Theater.  The old water tower on the roof of the theater is transformed into a marquee with signage that would show where the theater is for out-of-towners.  Illuminated and flashing lights that would make people interested and wonder what is taking place in Waukegan.  2.  I am requesting a monthly financial report of the operations of the Theater including attendance of each event, monies raised- Waukegan’s share and also costs to the City – in short a full breakdown of the operations in order that this 22 million dollar investment begins to full fill it’s potential of uplifting the image of Waukegan in the eyes of it’s citizens and those who surround us.

 

Alderman Moisio

 

46.  He stated that he was not informed that there was going to be a town meeting held at Holy Family.  He stated that we need to have better communication.  He then stated that anyone in his ward or in other wards are welcomed to give him a call if they need some questions to be answered.

 

 

 

Alderman Figueroa

 

 

 

 

ALDERMEN’S TIME continued:

 

47.  He stated that the meeting held at Holy Family was very positive (we need to keep the ball rolling).  He then voiced his concerns regarding space heaters (they are very dangerous). Chief Gallagher gave a brief presentation regarding the correct use of space heaters. 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

APPROVED

 

48.  Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that the City Council Meeting adjourn.  TIME:  10:08 P.M.

 

MOTION PASSED

 

           

                       

 

 

 

                                                                                                                        _____________________________

                                                                                                                        CITY CLERK, WAYNE MOTLEY

 

 

 

 

 

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