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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 8:00P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Mayor Sabonjian, City Clerk, Wayne Motley, John Schwab, City Treasurer and Corporation Counsel, Newton Finn were present. |
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Alderman TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham Koncan, and Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
Absent: None |
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INVOCATION:
Mayor Sabonjian requested a moment of silence he then led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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APPROVE MINUTES AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF MAY4, 2009
APPROVED |
MINUTES:
1. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Needham to approve Minutes of May 4, 2009 Regular Meeting and Executive Session Minutes.
MOTION PASSED |
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PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS
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RESOLUTION/PROCLAMATIONS:
2. Presentation of scholarships by the Waukegan Business Association.
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MDA PRESENTATION |
3. MDA presentation to members of the Waukegan Fire Department to honor them for their fundraising efforts “Fill the Boot” program for MDA.
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR BILL BIANG 09-R-46
APPROVED |
4. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Koncan to adopt as presented a Resolution for Bill Biang.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR JOAN CALLAHAN 09-R-45
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5. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Koncan to adopt as presented a Resolution for Joan Callahan.
MOTON CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE CDBG 09-R-44
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RESOLUTION/PROCLAMATIONS cont.:
6. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt a Resolution to amend the CDBG 2008 Action Plan.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
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GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED |
7. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matter and Pending Litigation. TIME: 8:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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RECONVENED |
8. The City Council Reconvened. TIME: 9:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
ABSENT: None |
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APPROVE TO PAY THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ASSESSMENT
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN LARSEN
9. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve to pay the 2009/2010 annual membership assessment fee of $111,634.27 to the Northeastern Il Regional Crime Lab, 1000 Butterfield Road, Suite 1009, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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APPROVE TO PAY THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE TO NORTH EAST MUTI-REGIONAL TRAINING
APPROVED
C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT HANDICAPPED PARKING
APPROVED
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10. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve to pay the annual membership fee of $11,250.00, for the period of July 1, 2009 to Jul 1, 2010 to North East Muti-Regional Training, Inc., 355 Smoke Tree Plaza, North Aurora, IL 60542.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE cont.:
11. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect Handicapped parking only in front of the residence commonly known as 402 McKinley Ave.
MOTION CARRIED
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INFORMATION |
INFORMATION ONLY:
The Waukegan Police Department received a request to allow vehicles displaying handicapped placards or license plates, the ability of park on snow routes, regardless of the amount of snowfall, and not be required to be moved after or during such snowstorms.
EQUITABLE SHARING PAYMENT RECEIVED FOR THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DEA
The Waukegan Police Department received an Equitable Sharing payment in the amount of $2,435.38 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.
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ACCEPT THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT 09-O-47
APPROVED |
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT ALDERMAN RIVERA:
12. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to accept the Intergovernmental Agreement establishing the Skokie River Consotium.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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AWARD THE BID FOR CONTRACT 2009-17 STREET LIGHT MATERIALS
APPROVED |
13. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to award the bid for Contract 2009-17 –Street Light Materials for Grand Avenue and Water Street Streetscape Program to the low bidder Brook Electric of Addison Illinois in the amount not to exceed $16,600.00, as presented, which is 8.75% less than last year’s bid prices.
Brook Electric, Addison, Illinois $16,600.00
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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AWARD THE BID FOR THE 2009-2010 ANNUAL CONCRETE MATERIAL
APPROVED |
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE cont.:
14. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Koncan to award the bid for the 2009/2010 Annual Concrete Material to the low qualified bidder Supermix (shaded in gray) needed for Public Works Department, as follows
Flowable Fill High Early Delivered Pick-up Delivered Picked-up
Supermix $58.00 $48.00 $95.00 $85.00 Thelen Sand & Gravel $76.10 $60.00 $108.00 $90.00 Meyer Concrete $95.00 N/A $157.10 N/A
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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AWARD THE BID FOR THE SWEEPER BROOMS TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER
APPROVED
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15. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to award the bid for the Sweeper Brooms to the low qualified bidder Old Dominion Brush of Richmond Virginia (shaded in gray) needed for Public Works Department, as follows
Vendor Gutter Brooms Pelican Main Broom Eagle Main Broom
Old Dominion Brush $77.40 each $234.00 each $227.00 each Richmond, Virginia
M-B Companies $88.00 $240.00 $235.00
United Rotary Brush Comp. $91.09 $249.12 $239.63
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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AWARD THE BID FOR CONTRACT 2009-40 MANHOLE AND CATCH BASIN FRAMES AND GRATES
APPROVED
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:
16. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Newsome to award the bid for Contract 2009-04-Manhole and Catch Basin Frames and Grates to the Neenah Foundry Company of Neenah, Wisconsin, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, as presented. These bid prices reflect a cost savings of 10% lower than the only other bidder.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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AWARD THE BID FOR CONTRACT 2009-07 UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE
APPROVED
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17. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Newsome to award the bid for Contract 2009-07-Underground Drainage and Maintenance Program to qualified low bidder Campanella & Sons of Wadsworth Illinois, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, as presented. The bid prices reflect a cost savings of 12% lower than the only other bidder.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Cunningham
MOTION CARRIED
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RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE FOR AN E-BAY ACCOUNT
APPROVED
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18. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Moisio to recommend that the City Council authorize the proper City Officials to obtain an account with E-Bay to auction our old equipment to a much larger area of municipalities as presented. The City (seller) can set a Reserve Price or withdraw an item from the site if we feel that it is not advantageous to the City.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPROVED
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OLD BUSINESS:
19. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Newsome that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to approve the Conditional Use Permit for an auto repair at 1550 Grand Avenue.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRED
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PASS AN ORDINANCE APPROVING INDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION 09-O-48
APPROVED |
20. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Rivera to pass as presented an Ordinance approving identity theft prevention program (water utility).
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED, ORDINANCE PASSED
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED MAY 8, 2009
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS:
21. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve Payroll dated May 8, 2009 in the amount of $1,494,607.08.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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APPROVE BILLS DATED MAY 18, 2009
APPROVED
APPROVE ALL BLOCK PARTIES
APPROVED
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22. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to approve Bills dated May 18, 2009 in the amount of $2,042,214.81.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS cont.:
23. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Newsome to approve all block parties.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
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CREATE A NEW COMMITTEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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24. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Koncan to create a new committee Economic Development and Marketing for purposes of overseeing, advising and approving matter pertaining to economic growth and City’s marketing effort.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED, COMMITTEE CREATED
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APPROVE THE S.E.I.U. CONTRACT
DENIED
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25. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve the SEIU Contract.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa
NAYS: Alderman TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, and Newsome
ABSENT: None
MOTION FAILED
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ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE MONTHLY REPORT
APPROVED
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26. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to accept and place on file the April monthly report from the Collector’s Office.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE |
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APPROVE CONDITION USE PERMIT FOR A NIGHT CLUB 09-O-49
APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
27. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to approve the Condition Use Permit for a Night Club at 434 S. Green Bay Road, Zoning Calendar #2270.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, and Figueroa
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, and Newsome
MOTION CARRIED, CUP APPROVED
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APPROVE ALL LOAN DOCUMENTS TO PURCHASE ABULANCE
HELD OVER
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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:
28. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve all loan documents for the purchase of Medtec Ambulance in the amount of $168,286.00.
HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN LARSEN |
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Frank Harris Jr. 2766 Allen Ct. |
AUDIENCE TIME:
29. Red Light Ordinance is not necessary, he wants the right turn on Red Light abolished. People fear to turn right on red for fear of getting a ticket. This may lead to road rage. People do not know how this right turn on red actually works. |
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Joice Evans 829 McAlsister
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30. Cell Phone Ordinance, unless you have been a victim of this misuse, you do not know how serious this is, you need to take this serious.
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Alderman TenPas |
ALDERMEN’S TIME:
31. No comment. |
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Alderman Larsen
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32. Mainstreet Pub Crawl, May 29, sponsored by Waukegan Main Street come down town spend lots of money. Last year we had 350 people.
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Alderman Rivera |
33. Businesses in Waukegan are having hard time I am concerned about the businesses licenses which have been pulled for that extra hour. They hire off duty police officers, why pull their extended license? Was there any warning to these business owners prior to pulling their extended liquor license? I would like you Mayor to reconsider this. I would like to meet with these owners to discuss options. We are hurting our small business. Mayor you did not communicate with me on this issue prior to enforcing it. |
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REINSTATE LIQUOR LICENSES
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34. Motion by Alderman Rivera to reinstate their extended liquor licenses. Withdrew motion. |
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Mayor Sabonjian
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35. Working to address this issue as liquor commissioner I will look at this issue placed into Judiciary Committee.
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Alderman Cunningham |
36. Waukegan community council did a ravine cleanup 1 ton of garbage was removed from the ravine last Saturday, May 16, 2009.
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Alderman Koncan |
37. No comment. |
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Alderman Moisio |
38. No comment. |
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Alderman Figueroa |
39. More clean up are being planned we use UCC youth to help.
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Mayor Sabonjian |
40. Mayor’s luncheon was great. Excellent speech by Mayor Sabonjian.
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED |
41. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adjourn. TIME: 10:06P.M.
MOTION CARRIED
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