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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, April 2, 2007 at 8:00P.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, and City Treasurer, Pat Dutcher, were present. |
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas.
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INVOCATION:
Reverend Coburn pronounced the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hyde. |
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APPROVE MINUTES MARCH 19, 2007
APPROVED |
MINUTES:
1. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to approve Minutes of March 19, 2007.
MOTION PASSED |
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PRESENTATION
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RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
2. Pace presentation made by Leondria Blackman.
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR YCC YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM 07-R-40
APPROVED
ADOPT A PROCLAMATION FOR FAIR HOUSING MONTH AND NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK
APPROVED |
3. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Balen to adopt as presented a resolution for YCC Youthbuild Program.
MOTION PASSED
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS cont.:
4. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Needham to adopt as presented a proclamation for Fair Housing Month and National Community Development week.
MOTION PASSED |
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BID FOR CONTRACT 2007-18-GENESEE STREET STREETSCAPE PROGRAM
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN TENPAS:
5. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to advertise for bids for Contract 2007-18-Genesee Street Streetscape Program from Washington Street to Lake Street.
MOTION PASED |
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BID FOR CONTRACT 2007-19-GENESEE STREET STREETSCAPE PROGRAM
APPROVED
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6. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to advertise for bids for Contract 2007-19-Genesee Street Streetscape Program-Street light materials needed for the area from Washington Street to Lake Street.
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR CONTRACT 2007-20-COKE PLANT SEAWALL REPLACEMENT
APPROVED |
7. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve the Engineering Proposal for Contract 2007-20-Coke Plant Seawall Replacement with Harrington Engineering & Construction, LLC of Chesterton, Indiana in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa , Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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ADOPT MOTOR FUEL TAX (MFT) GENERAL MAINTENANCERESOLUTION 2007-0000-00-GM
APPROVED
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:
8. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt the motor fuel tax (MFT) general maintenance resolution 2007-0000-00-GM in the amount of $2,600,000.00.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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ADOPT MOTOR FUEL TAX (MFT) 2006 BOND RESOLUTION
APPROVED |
9. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt the motor fuel tax (MFT) – 2007 Bond Resolution in the amount of $180,459.00.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND ROLLOVER CONTRACT 2005-10-CONCRETE PROGRAM
APPROVED |
10. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to waive the bid procedure and rollover Contract 2005-10-Concrete Road Program with G & M of Addison, Illinois with increase of 3.5%. Last years contract was $568,295.02, with the new increase of $9,890.33 the new contract total will be in an amount not to exceed $588,185.35.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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AWARD BIDS FOR SWEEPER BROOMS
APPROVED
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:
11. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to award the bids for the Sweeper Brooms for the Public Works Department to the lowest bidder for each broom.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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AWARD BID FOR CONTRACT 2007-06-CDBG SIDEWALK PROGRAM
APPROVED |
12. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to award the bid for Contract 2007-06-CDBG Sidewalk Program to the low qualified bidder, D’Land Construction of Bensenville, Illinois. D’LAND Construction DESCRIPTION Bensenville, IL 64” X 60” X 5’ SIDEWALK SF $ 3.49 64” X 60” X 7’ SIDEWALK SF $ 3.53 B.6-12 Curb & Gutter LF $10.99
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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AWARD BID FOR CONTRACT 2007-01-ROAD PROGRAM BLACK TOP
APPROVED |
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:
13. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to award the bid for Contract 2007-01-Road Program Black Top to the low qualified bidder, Payne & Dolan in an amount not to exceed $1,209,989.86.
Payne & Dolan $ 1,209,989.86 Peter Baker & Sons $ 1,217,953.90 J.A. Johnson $ 1,513,291.02 Curran $ 1,634,577.46
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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AWARD BIDS FOR 2007 ANNUAL MATERIALS
APPROVED |
14. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to award the bids for the 2007 Annual Materials needed by the Public Works Department and to allow Public Works to purchase black dirt from either vendor.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED MARCH 30, 2007
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS:
15. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve payroll dated March 30, 2007 in the amount of $1,338,762,45.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE BILLS DATED APRIL 2, 2007
APPROVED
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NEW BUSINESS cont.:
16. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve bills dated April 2, 2007 in the amount of $698,013.77.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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APPOINT SARA GRIFFIN TO THE WAUKEGAN RENAISSANCE COMMISSION
APPROVED |
17. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve the Mayor’s appointment Sara Griffin to the Waukegan Renaissance Commission.
MOTION PASSED |
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APPOINT ROBERT KERKORIAN AS POLICE COMMANDER
APPROVED
TO ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE MONTHLY REPORT FROM THE COLLECTOR’S OFFICE
APPROVED |
18. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to approve the Mayor’s appointment Robert Kerkorian to Police Commander.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
19. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to accept and place on file the monthly report from the Collector’s Office for the month of February 2007.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO ADD THREE FIRE LIEUTENANTS TO THE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
APPROVED |
20. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Larsen that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to add three fire lieutenants to the appropriation ordinance.
MOTION PASSED |
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REQUEST TO PURCHASE NEW AMBULANCE
AMEND MOTION
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT THE INSTALLATION OF A 4-WAY STOP SIGN 07-O-41
APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
21. Motion by Alderman Balen, seconded by Alderman Cunningham request to purchase new ambulance.
22. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Needham to amend motion and refer this matter to the finance committee.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: Alderman Cunningham and Balen
ABSENT: None
REFERED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE
23. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt as presented an ordinance to reflect the installation of a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Southern Hills Drive and Augusta Drive.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING ON FULTON AVENUE 07-O-42
APPROVED |
24. Motion by Alderman Balen, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to adopt as presented an ordinance restricting parking on Fulton Avenue, 80 feet south of Belvidere Road, both sides of the street.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING PARKING ON DUGDALE ROAD 07-O-43
APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:
25. Motion by Alderman Balen, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented an ordinance restricting parking on Dugdale Road, both sides, between Jackson Street and Benny Avenue.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE LIMITING PARKING IN FRONT OF 1031 CHESTNUT ST 07-O-44
APPROVED |
26. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Needham to adopt as presented an ordinance limiting parking in front of 1031 Chestnut Street to handicapped parking only.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT THE INSTALLATION OF A STOP SIGN ON MINI DRIVE 07-O-45
APPROVED |
27. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented an ordinance to reflect the installation of a stop sign on Mini Drive at its intersection with Gent Drive.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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GEORGIA MEZLOCK 219 LAKE
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AUDIENCE TIME:
28. Having difficulties with her property after the death of her husband, “Quick Claim Deed”.
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CHRIS BLANKS 409 OAK ST |
29. There’s a unique problem in our community and our ward. It’s national poetry month, I have written a poem, I would like to read titled“Black Puppet Politicians”. |
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REVEREND JOE COBURN
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30. It is important that we pray. We should love and respect one another. We should stop speaking disrespectfully to one another. Recognizing god is the most important item on the agenda. |
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TEDDY ANDERSON 1524 N. SHERIDAN |
AUDIENCE TIME cont.:
31. Waukegan Main Street meeting on April 26 at Kent Moon Building. There are now 13 restaurants in downtown. |
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DEXTER REED 1401 METROPOLITAN
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32. Called Larry Matson regarding hole in the street, safety issues should be addressed A.S.A.P. Crescent and Frolic is dark at night, there are no street lights. |
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ALDERMAN NEEDHAM |
ALDERMEN’S TIME:
33. Issues regarding ambulance will be addressed next city council meeting. We have a new ambulance coming in about a year. |
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ALDERMAN LARSEN |
34. Downtown dining Friday for Emmylou Harris. Dozens of people walked downtown to enjoy our downtown. |
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ALDERMAN RIVERA |
35. A lot of love and peace. We face challenges everyday and calls at all times of the night, sometimes at 2 or 3 am. We’re all on the same page. We are aldermen because we want to improve our city. We should look to increase fines on vandalism (spray painting). Public Works is doing a tremendous job on removing graffiti. |
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ALDERMAN CUNNINGHAM |
36. Prayer will get you through. 1st ward meeting at Carman Buckner School 520 Helmholz Ave on April 3 at 6 p.m., promise to have everyone out by 7:30 p.m. Will discuss new curfew ordinance and voting regulations. Youthbuild allows young minority men the opportunity to do something good for their community. We saw four young men today, who have made a difference. |
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ALDERMAN BALEN |
37. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN MOISIO |
38. Thanked Reverend Coburn for his comments. It’s all about respect. Get job done in a respectful way. |
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ALDERMAN FIGUEROA |
39. Thanked Alderman Cunningham for his comments regarding youthbuild. He has worked with youthbuild for about five years. Education is a must and a key for motivation. There is an ordinance on dog poop, if your dog does it, you must pick it up. |
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ALDERMAN NEWSOME |
40. Thanked Reverend Coburn for his presentation. Prayer first should set the tone. Thanked John Jurkovac, code enforcement is doing a good job. We can see the results. Owners of vancant homes must maintain their property. Elana has done a great job in the 5th ward. |
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ALDERMAN TENPAS
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41. We have an epidemic on graffiti. Home owners must report vandalism (spray painting) at once. We need to make the effort to catch the offenders. Now that spring is coming, code enforcement needs to look at yards for garbage and code violation. |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED |
ALDERMEN’S TIME cont.:
42. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman TenPas that the City Council Meeting go into Executive Session to discuss Real Estate Sale and Litigation. TIME: 9:25 P.M.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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RECONVENED
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43. The City Council Reconvened. TIME: 9:51 P.M.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
ABSENT: None |
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TO AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GOD’S HAND EXTENDED MERCY MISSION FOR ATTORNEY FEES NOT TO EXCEED $27,000
APPROVED |
44. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to authorize the payment of the plaintiff attorney fees to settle a lawsuit filed by God’s Hand Extended Mercy Mission not to exceed $27,000.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO AUTHORIZE CORPORATION COUNSEL TO PARTICIPATE WITH SEVERAL MUNICIPALITIES
APPROVED |
45. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Balen to authorize the proper city officials to participate with Gurnee and several municipalities regarding AT&T Project Lightspeed negotiations.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED |
ALDERMEN’S TIME cont.:
46. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Moisio that the City Council Meeting adjourn. TIME: 9:55 P.M.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome and TenPas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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CITY CLERK, WAYNE MOTLEY
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