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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 8:20P.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: Aldermen Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
Absent: None |
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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 AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF MAY 7, 2007
APPROVED
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MINUTES:
1. Motion by Alderman Balen, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to approve Minutes and Executive Session Minutes of May 7, 2007.
MOTION PASSED
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PRESENTATION
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RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
2. Presentation by Abbott Middle School students.
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AMEND AGENDA
APPROVED
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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
3. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman TenPas to amend the agenda to vote now on section IX, D.
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-99 (d) 07-O-47
APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:
4. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Larsen to adopt, as presented, an ordinance amending section 2-99 (d), commencement of term of elected municipal officers.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR WATER SERVICE 07-O-48
APPROVED |
OLD BUSINESS:
5. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt, as presented, an ordinance authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement for water service between the City of Waukegan and the Beach Park Fire Protection District.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ANNEXATION OF 34912 OAKWOOD AVENUE INTO THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:
6. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the annexation of 34912 Oakwood Avenue into the City of Waukegan.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING MAP AMENDMENT FROM R8 TO B1
APPROVED |
7. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Moisio that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Map Amendment from R8 General Residence to B1 Neighborhood Convenience at 230 West St.
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF LOT 3 AND LOT 2 OF THE FOUNTAIN SQUARE SUBDIVISION 07-O-49
APPROVED |
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA cont.:
8. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Lot 3 and Lot 2 of the Fountain Square Subdivision.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL LOT 2 07-O-55
APPROVED |
9. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving the Site Plan Approval for Lot 2 of the Fountain Square Subdivision.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN THE NEIGBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM
HELD OVER |
10. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve participation in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program for 536 N. Chestnut Street.
HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN TENPAS |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE FOR THE AMENDMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT SECTION 07-O-56
APPROVED |
11. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Balen to adopt, as presented, the amendment to the Administration and Enforcement section of the Zoning Ordinance.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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REINSTATE THE CDBG REVITALIZATION AREA PROGRAM
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:
12. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to reinstate the Revitalization Area Program for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) office.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE A CONTRIBUTION OF $1,500 FOR THREE WAUKEGAN TEAMS COMPETING IN THE WORLD FINALS OF DESTINATION IMAGINATION
APPROVED |
13. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve a contribution of $1,500 for the three (3) Waukegan teams competing in the World Finals of Destination Imagination to be held May 23-27, 2007 at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE A CONTRIBUTION OF $500 FOR THE WAUKEGAN HIGH SCHOOL JROTC BULLDOG DRILL TEAM
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14. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve a contribution of $500 for the Waukegan High School JROTC Bulldog Drill Team for the 2007 National High School Drill Team Competition in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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AMEND ABOVE MOTION FOR CONTRIBUTION OF $500 TO $1,500 FOR THE WAUKEGAN HIGH SCHOOL JROTC BULLDOG DRILL TEAM
DISAPPROVED |
15. Motion by Alderman Balen, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to amend above motion for contribution of $500 to $1,500 for the Waukegan High School JROTC Bulldog Drill Team for the 2007 National High School Drill Team Competition in Daytona Beach, Florida.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Balen, and Figueroa
NAYS: Alderman Rivera, Moisio, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
ABSENT: None
MOTION FAILED |
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APPROVE A CONTRIBUTION OF $500 FOR THE WAUKEGAN HIGH SCHOOL JROTC BULLDOG DRILL TEAM
APPROVED |
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:
16. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve a contribution of $500 for the Waukegan High School JROTC Bulldog Drill Team for the 2007 National High School Drill Team Competition in Daytona Beach, Florida.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: Alderman Moisio
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT
APPROVED |
17. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve contributions to the Waukegan Park District for co-sponsored citywide special events for $22,150.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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AUTHORIZE CITY COLLECTOR TO WRITE-OFF UNCOLLECTED PENALTIES AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
APPROVED |
18. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to authorize the City Collector to write-off as uncollectible the sum of $7,038.81 in uncollected penalties and utility accounts.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH FOREVER NORTH COUNTY DEVELOPMENT, LLC 07-O-50
APPROVED |
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM cont.:
19. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to adopt, as presented, an ordinance to approve the redevelopment agreement with Forever North County Development, LLC and 200 North County, LLC for the $6,850,000 rehabilitation of the property located at 200-204 N. County Street, not to exceed the lesser of $1,950,000 or 28.5% of the total actual project cost.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: Alderman TenPas
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Alderman Rivera
MOTION PASSED |
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ACCEPT TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLACE
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN TENPAS:
20. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to accept the traffic signals at Fountain Square Place.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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AWARD BID COR CONTRACT 2007-19-GENESEE STREET STREETSCAPE
APPROVED |
21. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to award the bid for Contract 2007-19-Genesee Street Streetscape, Washington Street south to Lake Street-Ornamental Street Lighting (Materials Only) for 31 streetlights to the sole bidder Steiner Electric of Waukegan, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $107,424.32.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY AGREEMENT WITH TED’S CITGO 07-O-51
APPROVED |
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN TENPAS:
22. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt, as presented, a Highway Authority Agreement with Ted’s Citgo located at 1322 Washington Street.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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AWARD BID FOR THE MEDIUM VOLTAGE MOTOR STARTER
APPROVED |
23. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to award bid for the Medium Voltage Motor Starter to the sole bidder Benson Electric of Waukegan, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $400,000 as presented, the “Illinois Clean Energy Commission” will reimburse the Water Department $250,000 when the project is completed.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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ACCEPT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE 8” WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT
APPROVED |
24. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen to accept engineering services for the design of the 8” watermain replacement in the New Castle Subdivision from McClure Engineering of Waukegan, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $12,000.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 8” WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT
APPROVED |
25. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen permission to advertise for bids for the construction of the 8” Watermain replacement in the New Castle Subdivision.
MOTION PASSED |
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AWARD BID FOR THE WATER METERS
APPROVED |
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN TENPAS cont.:
26. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to award the bid for the Water Meters needed by the Water Department to the low bidder (shaded in gray) Badger Meter. The bids are as follows:
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