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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 8:00P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Mayor Hyde, City Clerk, Wayne Motley, and Corporation Counsel, Brian Grach were present. |
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Alderman Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham Koncan, and Moisio, and Figueroa
Absent: None |
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INVOCATION:
Bishop Coburn pronounced the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hyde. |
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APPROVE MINUTES AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF APRIL 20, 2009
APPROVED |
MINUTES:
1. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to approve Minutes of April 20, 2009 Regular Meeting and Executive Session Minutes.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE NIGHT CLUB
APPROVED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:
2. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Newsome that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve the Conditional Use Permit for a Night Club at 434 S. Green Bay Road, Zoning Calendar #2270.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE AN AUTO AND MOTORCYCLE REPAIR
HELD OVER |
3. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Newsome that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve the Conditional Use Permit for an auto and motorcycle repair at 1550 Grand Avenue.
HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN NEWSOME |
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APPROVE THE CHARGE OF SERVICES TO PROCESS DEATH CERTIFICATES
APPROVED |
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT CHARIMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:
4. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve a service charge of $10.00 on the funeral homes for paper form death certificates filed and also new rates for death certificates $10.00 for the first certified death certificate and $5.00 for each additional death certificate for the Clerk’s office, as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio and Figueroa
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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AUTHORIZE TO CHARGE SEVEN DOLLARS FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR CRUSHED CONCRETE
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5. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to authorize to charge seven dollars ($7) a ton for the reimbursement of the demolition costs from the crushed concrete at the City’s OMC work site.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio and Figueroa
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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APPROVE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT
APPROVED
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OLD BUSINESS:
6. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Artis Yancey as Waukegan Chief of Police.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio and Figueroa
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
CITY CLERK WAYNE MOTELY SWEARS IN ARTIS YANCEY CHIEF OF POLICE
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SWEARING IN THE CITY CLERK |
NEW BUSINESS:
SWEARING IN CEREMONY:
7. MAYOR HYDE SWEARING IN CITY CLERK WAYNE MOTLEY.
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RECESSES
APPROVED |
SWEARING IN CEREMONY cont.:
8. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Rivera that the City Council recesses for 10 minutes. TIME: 8:25.
MOTION PASSED |
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MEETING CALLED BACK TO ORDER |
9. CITY CLERK WAYNE MOTLEY CALLS THE MEETING BACK TO ORDER. TIME: 8:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio and Figueroa.
Absent: None |
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SWEARING IN THE MAYOR |
10. CITY CLERK WAYNE MOTLEY SWEARS IN ROBERT SABONJIAN AS MAYOR.
Mayor Sabonjian gave a brief speech. |
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SWEARING IN THE TREASURER |
11. CITY CLERK WAYNE MOTLEY SWEARS IN JOHN SCHWAB AS TREASURER.
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GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED |
12. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman TenPas to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matter and Pending Litigation. TIME: 8:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio and Figueroa
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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RECONVENED |
13. The City Council Reconvened. TIME: 9:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio and Figueroa
ABSENT: None
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APPROVE THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT AS THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
APPROVED
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14. Motion by Alderman Koncan, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Newton Finn as the Corporation Counsel.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio and Figueroa
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED APRIL 24, 2009
APPROVED
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NEW BUSINESS cont.:
15. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Payroll dated April 24, 2009 in the amount of $1,458,709,76.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio and Figueroa
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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BILLS DATED MAY 4, 2009
APPROVED
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16. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Bills dated May 4, 2009 in the amount of $1,756,421.25.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio and Figueroa
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE MONTHLY REPORTS
APPROVED |
17. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Moisio to accept and place on file the Monthly reports from the Building Department for March 2009 and the Collector’s Office for the month of April 2009.
MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE
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AFFIRM THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT AGAINST NORTH SHORE GAS
APPROVED
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18. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Koncan to affirm and ratify the filing of a lawsuit against North Shore Gas at the tar pit property and the south plant property.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio and Figueroa
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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APPROVE ALL BLOCK PARTIES
APPROVED
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19. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve all Block Parties.
MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE |
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TO PASS AN ORDINANCE FOR THE SOUTH LAKEFRONT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORIZING ACCESS AGREEMENT 09-O-42
APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:
20. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to pass as presented an Ordinance for the South Lakefront Development Land Swap with Ampsky in order to relocate CN’s (formerly EJ&E) railroad tracks which will make room for the South Lakefront Neighborhood Development authorizing access agreement with Southlake Investments Inc.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio and Figueroa
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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TO PASS ORDINANCES FOR THE SOUTH LAKEFRONT DEVELOPMENT LAND SWAP 09-O-43
APPROVED
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21. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to pass as presented an Ordinance for the South Lakefront Development Land Swap with Ampsky in order to relocate CN’s (formerly EJ&E) railroad tracks which will make room for the South Lakefront Neighborhood Development authorizing exchange of certain parcels.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio and Figueroa
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED
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TO PASS AN ORDINANCE APPROVING IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION
HELD OVER
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22. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Rivera to pass as presented an Ordinance approving identity theft prevention program (water utility).
HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN FIGUEROA
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Chris Blanks |
AUDIENCE TIME:
23. Change is good, looking forward to working with new Mayor, Chief and all elected officials.
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Alderman Newsome |
ALDERMEN’S TIME:
24. Congrats to Mayor Sabonjian, looking forward to working with him. |
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Alderman TenPas |
25. Congrats to Mayor Sabonjian, looking forward to working with him. |
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Alderman Needham
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26. Thanked Mayor Hyde, appreciates his passion for the City. Election is over with thanked Mayor for extending his hand. If we stay on course we will get there together. |
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Alderman Larsen |
ALDERMEN’S TIME cont.:
27. It has been a good ride looking forward to moving forward. Mainstreet, May 29th Restaurant Crawl (Friday) 2nd annual. |
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Alderman Rivera |
28. Thanked Mayor Hyde. Looking forward to working with Mayor Sabonjian. Mentioned Iron House Round Up at the Sundance Saloon. Thanked Development Board for their input in the event. They addressed the major issues at this event in less than an two months. It was Grayslake loss and our gain. |
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Alderman Cunningham |
29. Acknowledges Mayor’s mother. Approved of his transition to the office of Mayor he reached out to the citizens of our community. You a have a passion for our City. I will have a lot of fun working with you. Joan Callahan passed away over the weekend.
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Alderman Koncan |
30. Thanked Mayor Hyde for his appointment to 2nd ward Alderman. Thanked Mayor Sabonjian. |
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Alderman Moisio |
31. Congrats to Mayor Sabonjian and John Schwab. Look at the diversity and passion in this room. We work for you we want to make it better for you. |
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Alderman Figueroa |
32. Congrats to Mayor, Schwab, and Motley. May 13th, 1219 Indiana, youth build ground breaking. Mayor’s luncheon on May 18th at the Genesee Theatre at 11:00 a.m. I always remember to make decisions I can sleep with. |
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Mayor Sabonjian |
33. Thanked the Aldermen for their encouragement. His door and mind will be open to our citizens. Waukegan will move forward from here. |
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED |
34. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adjourn. TIME: 9:41P.M.
MOTION PASSED
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