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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 8:20P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Mayor Hyde, City Clerk, Wayne Motley, City Treasurer, Pat Dutcher and Corporation Counsel, Brian Grach were present. |
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
Absent: Alderman Balen |
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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 REGULAR MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2008
APPROVED |
MINUTES:
1. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Needham to approve the regular meeting and executive session minutes of April 21, 2008.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF LOT 4 OF LOT 2
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:
2. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Lot 4 of Lot 2 in Waukegan Fountain Square. Zon. Calendar # 2235
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SITE PLAN FOR CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL RESTAURANT
APPROVED |
3. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Site Plan for Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant. Zon. Calendar # 2236
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE MAP AMENDMENT OF 322 N. COUNTY STREET 08-O-42
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA cont.:
4. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt an ordinance to approve the Map Amendment of 322 N. County Street from R4 One and Two-Family to B5 Central Service. Zon. Calendar # 2238
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A LANDSCAPING BUSINESS AND RESIDENCE
APPROVED |
5. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for a Landscaping Business and Residence at 3016 Washington Street. Zon. Calendar #2239
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MOTORCYCLE AND AUTO SURFACING AND PAINTING BUSINESS
APPROVED |
6. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for a motorcycle and auto surfacing and painting business at 2748 Grand Avenue, Unit F. Zon. Calendar #2240
MOTION PASSED |
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TO HAVE A NEW AUDIENCE TIME SIGN-IN SHEET WITH THE CITY ORDINANCE, RULES OF DECORUM AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ATTACHED TO IT
APPROVED |
7. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to have a new Audience Time sign-in sheet with the City Ordinance, Rules of Decorum at City Council Meetings attached to it.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE A CONTRIBUTION OF $1,500 FOR DESTINATION IMAGINATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GLOBAL TOURNAMENT
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:
8. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve a contribution of $1,500 for Destination Imagination to participate in the Global Tournament, to be held at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO CONVERT FOUR (4) YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE CREDIT TO THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND (IMRF) SERVICE CREDIT 08-R- 43
APPROVED |
9. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt, as presented, a resolution to convert four (4) years of Military Service Credit to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Service Credit.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY COLLECTOR TO WRITE-OFF AS UNCOLLECTIBLE THE SUM OF $25,518.97
APPROVED |
10. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to authorize the City Collector to write-off as uncollectible the sum of $25,518.97 in uncollected penalties and utility accounts.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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TO COMBINE THE BID FOR NEPTUNE WATER METERS TO BADGER METER’S AND WATER RESOURCES BASED ON THE LOWEST UNIT PRICES SUBMITTED
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM cont.:
11. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to combine the bid for Neptune Water Meters to Badger Meter’s and Water Resources based on the lowest unit prices submitted, and not to exceed $164,670.
Bidder Size Quantity Unit Price Total Badger Meter ¾” 150 $90.20 $13,530 Badger Meter 1 ½” 30 $280.00 $8,400 Badger Meter 2” 30 $368.00 $11,040 Badger Meter 6” 4 $2,800.00 $11,200 Total Badger Meter $44,170
Water Resources 5/8” 1000 $68.00 $68,000 Water Resources 1” 100 $119.00 $11,900 Water Resources 3” 20 $1,155.00 $23,100 Water Resources 4” 10 $1,750.00 $17,500 Total Water Resources $120,500
Total Bid Award $164,670
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED APRIL 25, 2008
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS;
12. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve payroll dated April 25, 2008 in the amount of $1,388,372.35.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE BILLS DATED MAY 5, 2008
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS cont.;
13. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve bills dated May 5, 2008 in the amount of $621,182.53.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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BLOCK PARTIES
APPROVED |
14. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve all block parties.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN DEPARTMENT HEADS TO MAKE NECESSARY EXPENDITURES BASED UPON THE APPROPRIATION OF THE PROCEEDING FISCAL YEAR
APPROVED |
15. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to authorize the City of Waukegan Department Heads to make necessary expenditures based upon the appropriation of the preceding fiscal year.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT HANDICAPPED PARKING IN FRONT OF 716 N. LINDEN
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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
16. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Larsen to adopt, as presented, an ordinance to reflect handicapped parking in front of the residence commonly known as 716 N. Linden.
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TO AMEND MAIN MOTION
APPROVED |
17. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Newsome to amend main motion to add 2534 and 2526 Berkshire Ct with Alderman Larsen stating that this is an emergency to vote on tonight and having Police Department recommendation.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED 08-O-44
APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:
18. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt, as presented, the main motion as amended.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CURRENT PARKING ORDINANCE REGARDING DOWNTOWN PARKING, INCLUDING METERS, AND PARKING FACILITIES 08-O-45
APPROVED |
19. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt, as presented, an ordinance amending the current parking ordinance regarding downtown parking, including meters, and parking facilities.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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CHRIS BLANKS 409 OAK STREET |
AUDIENCE TIME:
20. He would like a copy of the Rules of Decorum at City Council Meetings ordinance regarding Audience Time, so he can forward a copy to his attorney. In regards to self-promotions, he has the best interest of the City at Heart. The $500 impoundment truly isn’t the word of God himself, it’s unfair.
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ALDERMAN LARSEN
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ALDERMEN’S TIME:
21. The Mayor’s Luncheon is on May 19 at 11:30am at the Genesee Theatre. You can make reservations by calling (847) 623-6650 or by going to www.waukeganmainstreet.org. We are all looking forward to it. |
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ALDERMAN RIVERA |
22. The Public Safety Committee has met twice to discuss the task force beach parking issues, site control zones, vehicle parking, wave runner parking, resident and non-resident fees. We hope to have our recommendations by the next Public Safety Meeting. Thanked Biddy Johnston for attending meeting. Also thanked Deputy Chief Orusa, Ray Vukovich, Dave Motley, Mike Hewitt, and Chief Bill Biang. |
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ALDERMAN CUNNINGHAM |
23. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN MOISIO |
24. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN FIGUEROA |
25. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN NEWSOME |
26. She would like to wish all the mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers a Happy Mother’s Day this Sunday. |
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ALDERMAN TENPAS |
ALDERMEN’S TIME:
27. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN NEEDHAM |
28. There’s no need for Aldermen to speak for more than three minutes. If we all do our jobs, there’s no need to remove audience time. |
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TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED |
29. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Moisio that the City Council Meeting go into executive session to discuss Real Estate Sales and Pending Litigation. TIME: 9:12 PM
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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RECONVENED
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30. The City Council Reconvened. TIME: 9:43PM
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, and Needham
ABSENT: Alderman Balen |
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED |
31. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that the City Council Meeting Adjourn. TIME: 9:45PM
MOTION PASSED |
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CITY CLERK, WAYNE MOTLEY