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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 7:00P.M. In the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Mayor Sabonjian, City Clerk, Wayne Motley, and Corporation Counsel Newton Finn were present.
ABSENT: Treasurer John Schwab |
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Aldermen Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen, and Rivera
Absent: Aldermen Cunningham and Needham |
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MOMENT OF SILENCE
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INVOCATION:
Mayor Sabonjian requested a moment of silence.
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SEAT ALDERMAN CUNNINGHAM
APPROVED |
1. Motion by Alderman Koncan, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to seat Alderman Cunningham at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Needham
MOTION CARRIED
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MAYOR SABONJIAN
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Mayor’s Comments:
1. 2. See attached. 2. |
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Jason Burleson 717 North Avenue
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AUDIENCE TIME:
3. 3. It is his opinion that it is the wrong decision to annex additional property into the City of Waukegan. The city cannot afford the financial cost. It would over burden police, fire and public works services. |
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Jack Burleson 35845 N. Northern |
4. 4. This annexation is wrong. We just want to be left alone. |
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Jean Simmet 12663 W. Grove Avenue
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5. 5. There is a lot of wetland in this area we must protect this property. What will be the cost to develop this are? You cannot run sewer lines through the area you want to annex because it is protected wetlands.. |
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Steve White 12730 W. Grove Avenue
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6. Open your eyes and ears to the big picture. You will lose $190,000.00 in Waukegan Township Revenue if you annex this area. If you annex this area the township maintenance facilities will be closed down. He feels that House Bill #46 will stop any further annexations. |
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Dawn Green 12439 W. Atlantic Avenue |
AUDIENCE TIME:
7. We cannot afford to live in the city, we will lose our house because we cannot afford a tax increase. We oppose this annexation. |
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Bill Burleson 35845 N. Northern |
6. 8. You must consider how others view your actions. There are a lot of residents in this area on fixed incomes. |
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George Flaming 12866 W. Country Club
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7. 8. 9. We fought annexation 14 years ago. I am opposed to this forced annexation.
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Gail Ramlow 36955 N. Northern Avenue |
10. I feel there are valid reasons not to be annexed to the city. Taxes will increase $1,500.00 per year. I cannot afford this. The cost would be $10,000.00 to hook up the city sewer and water. |
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Maria Martinez 12865 Johns Manville Ave. |
9. 11. I do not believe that what you intend to do is right. |
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Leslie Ross 12734 W. Duggold |
10. 12. The problems are right here in Waukegan undocumented aliens. Waukegan is going to drown in debt. Leave us alone. |
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Kathy Plaku 36208 N. Garrick |
13.I have a budget to live by. I cannot afford to have my taxes raised. My children do not go to Waukegan Schools. I am opposed to this annexation. |
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Dan Hake 12766 N. Lee Avenue |
11. 14. Will you change our codes? |
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Keith Turner 1320 N. Jackson Street
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12. 15. Does not support forced annexation. |
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Stanley Wilson 901 |
16.He agrees with those people opposed to this forced annexation. Why don’t the police officers follow up on my police reports? We have a right to be protected. |
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GO OUT OF ORDER
APPROVED |
17.Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to go out of order.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham and Needham
MOTION CARRIED
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ADOPT ORDINANCES ON AGENDA
HELD OVER |
18. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt as presented Ordinances on agenda under Judiciary Committee Report from A through S.
HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN TENPAS |
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APPROVE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16, 2010 AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED
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MINUTES:
19. Motion by Aldermen Figueroa seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Minutes of Februay16, 2010 Regular Meeting and Executive Session Minutes.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE MORATORIUM FOR CERTAIN SIGNS 10-O-11
APPROVED |
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:
20. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an ordinance to approve the extension of the Moratorium for certain signs.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham and Needham
MOTION CARRIED
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AMEND THE VACANT STRUCTURE REGISTRATION ORDINANCE
HELD OVER
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21. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Rivera to amend the Vacant Structure Registration Ordinance.
HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN TENPAS 13. |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE TO EXTEND THE APARTMENT BUILDING MORATORIUM FOR SIX MONTHS 10-O-12
APPROVED
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22. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt an ordinance to approve to extend the Apartment Building Moratorium for six months.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham and Needham
MOTION CARRIED
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DONATE THE POLICE HORSES TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
APPROVED
C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT A NO LEFT TURN INTERSECTION ON VICTORY STREET
APPROVED |
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN LARSEN.:
23. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Koncan to donate the police horses to the National Park Service in Washington, D.C. (three horses) return the fourth horse to the original donor pending tax treatment, keep the horse trailer and send miscellaneous equipment to auction.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Needham
MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:
24. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Moisio that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect a no left turn intersection on Victory Street, at its intersection with Washington Street, for southbound traffic, on school days, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Needham
MOTION CARRIED
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT NO PARKING ON JENKINSON COURT
APPROVED |
25. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Moisio to that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect no parking from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on school days, on the south side of Jenkinson Court from Butrick Street to a point 130 feet west of the intersection and no parking from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on school days, on the north side of Jenkinson Court from Butrick Street to a point 95 feet west of the intersection.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Needham
MOTION CARRIED
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APPROVE TO PAY THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ASSESSMENT
APPROVED
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26. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve to pay the annual membership assessment, mobile field force assessment, and the emergency services team assessment to Northern Illinois Police Alarm System, P.O. Box 96, Wheeling, IL 60090 for the total cost of $4,505.00.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Needham
MOTION CARRIED
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED FEBRUARY 24, 2010
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS:
27. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve Payroll dated February 24, 2010 in the amount of $1,376,767.15.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Needham
MOTION CARRIED
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APPROVE BILLS DATED MARCH 1, 2O10
APPROVED |
28. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to approve Bills dated March 1, 2010 in the amount of $622,383.86.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Needham
MOTION CARRIED
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ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
APPROVED
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29. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Koncan to accept and place on file Housing and Community Development Consolidated Annual Action Plan
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Needham
MOTION CARRIED
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APPROVE TO PAY NORTHERN ILLINOIS MACK FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS FOR ENGINE #3
APPROVED
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 10-O-13
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30. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve to pay Northern Illinois Mack Inc. for a total amount of $ 19,598.27 for emergency repairs to fire engine #3.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Needham
MOTION CARRIED
14. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
31. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Cellular Antennae, Zoning Calendar #2285, petitioner, SAC Wireless/clearwire located at 2625 W. Glen Flora Avenue.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Needham
MOTION CARRIED
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO LANDMARK THE CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 10-O-14
APPROVED
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32. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance to Landmark the Christ Episcopal Church 410 W. Grand Avenue.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Needham
MOTION CARRIED
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Alderman Cunningham
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ALDERMEN’S TIME:
33. Asked Corporation Counsel Finn if he was aware of the House Bill against forced annexation? He is looking into it how will the property taxes be affected by this annexation. He is looking into it how the property taxes will be affected by this annexation. Incident at high school where one of the security guards was injured. This was incorrect he spoke to the security guard regarding this incident. Our kids really get a bum deal, they get labeled. We need to stick up for these children. He would like to look into restricting the exposing of underwear for those who choose to wear those baggy pants well below their waist line. |
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Alderman Koncan
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34. Attended the design competition and was impressed by the student ideas.
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Alderman Moisio
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35. Need to know the finances of this annexation. We do have many wonderful children in our school. Many of them however need to be taught respect and responsibility. We must have standards of behavior and dress in our school system. |
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Alderman Figueroa
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36. No comment. |
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Alderman Newsome |
21. 37. No comment. |
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Alderman TenPas |
38. Thanked Mayor for addressing annexation issues. |
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Alderman Larsen |
ALDERMEN’S TIME cont.:
39. Waukegan Buster Club Auction will be from 6:00-11:00 p.m. this Saturday at the Lake County Sports Center. Whitmores liquor licenses has been taken away and replaced with a restricted liquor license. He has had it for 20 years. He was not allowed a hearing or due process under the law. Alderman Larsen indicated that this action was taken without the knowledge or consent of the city council. This business pays taxes to our community. This is not fair to Mr. Whitmore. He wants his license returned. He has asked the Lake County State’s Attorney to investigate this matter. Alderman Larsen submitted a complete copy of his statement which has been placed in the public record. |
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Alderman Rivera |
40. Regarding these annexations I will place myself into these people’s shoes. I want to hear it all. I am proud of the City of Waukegan we have our issue but it is a good community. Spoke about morning burglaries. Look out for your neighbors. Call the police for suspicious subjects. Little Fort Lions steak and eggs breakfast March 1, 2010 (7-3 p.m.) at the Waukegan Yacht Club. |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED |
41. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Koncan to go into Executive Session to discuss Litigation. TIME: 8:34 P.M.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen, and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Needham
MOTION CARRIED
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RECONVENED |
21. 42. The City Council Reconvened. TIME: 9:26 P.M.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Larsen and Rivera
ABSENT: Alderman Needham
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED |
43. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adjourn. TIME: 9:27 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE |