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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 8:00P.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 Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, and Rivera
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 MINUTES OF MAY 19, 2008
APPROVED |
MINUTES:
1. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 19, 2008.
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF MAY 19, 2008
APPROVED |
2. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Needham to approve the executive session minutes of May 19, 2008.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOME CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT 08-R-54
APPROVED |
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
3. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to adopt, as presented, a Resolution approving the Home Consortium Agreement.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE VILLAGE PARK SUBDIVISION
HELD OVER
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:
4. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Larsen that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Preliminary Plat of the Village Park Subdivision. Zon. Cal. #2225
HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN FIGUEROA |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE RIVER HILL OF WAUKEGAN SUBDIVISION
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA cont.:
5. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Preliminary Plat of the River Hill Waukegan Subdivision. Zon. Cal. #2230
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE MAP AMENDMENT OF 15695 W. BELVIDERE ROAD
APPROVED |
6. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Map Amendment of 15695 W. Belvidere Road from CR Conservation Recreation to R1 Single-Family Residential. Zon. Cal. #2231
MOTION PASSED (ALDERMAN TENPAS VOTED NAY) |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 15695 W. BELVIDERE ROAD
HELD OVER |
7. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Rivera that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for a planned development at 15695 W. Belvidere Road. Zon. Cal. #2232
HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN TENPAS |
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TO OVERRIDE THE ABOVE HOLD OVER
APPROVED |
8. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to override the hold over.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Figueroa, Newsome, Needham, Larsen, and Rivera
NAYS: Aldermen Moisio and TenPas
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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TO DENY THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A FINANCIAL AND PAY DAY LOAN INSTITUTION
APPROVED |
9. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Moisio to deny the Conditional Use Permit for a Financial and Pay Day Loan Institution. Zon. Cal. #2233
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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TO DENY THE PUBLIC PASSENGER LICENSE FOR I-RIDE TRANSPORTATION
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA cont.:
10. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Newsome to deny the Public Passenger License for I-Ride Transportation, 550 N. Green Bay Road.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
ABSTAIN: Alderman Cunningham
MOTION PASSED |
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AWARD THE LOWEST QUALIFIED BID TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMPANY OF WAYNE, MICHIGAN
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:
11. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to award the lowest qualified bid to the Environmental Quality Company of Wayne, Michigan to remove and dispose of the contaminated soil at the Diamond Scrap Yard, in an amount not to exceed $204,995.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen, and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A ROTO 700 CROSS CUT SHREDDER FROM OFFICE PLUS OF LAKE COUNTY
APPROVED |
12. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve the purchase of a Roto 700 Cross Cut Shredder from Office Plus of Lake County for $4,172.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CITYWIDE SPECIAL EVENTS
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM cont.:
13. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Larsen to approve contributions for $22,150 for the following citywide special events:
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, Needham, Larsen, and Rivera
NAYS: Alderman TenPas
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED MAY 23, 2008
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS:
14. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve payroll dated May 23, 2008 in the amount of $1,405,170.33.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE BILLS DATED JUNE 2, 2008
APPROVED |
15. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve bills dated June 2, 2008 in the amount of $1,382,290.49.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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BLOCK PARTIES
APPROVED |
16. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve all block parties.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE MONTHLY REPORT
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS cont.:
17. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to accept and place on file the monthly report for the Building Department for the month of April 2008.
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN AND THE WAUKEGAN FIRE DEPARTMENT #473
APPROVED |
18. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve the agreement between the City of Waukegan and the Waukegan Fire Department #473, as presented.
HELD OVER |
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FRED BAIRSTOW 800 CLAYTON |
AUDIENCE TIME:
19. He spoke about running out of fuel to cut grass.
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CHRIS BLANKS 409 OAK ST |
20. Paris Bankhead has spoken before the Council. Reports sometimes indicate that the young offender may have provoked the assault. He was not found guilty in court. Paris had been here over six months ago. The Police Department states that it will be resolved in 30 days.
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ALDERMAN CUNNINGHAM |
ALDERMEN’S TIME:
21. Last week we held over Appointments of Department Heads. We need performance standards for Department Heads. Some of the City’s Lawsuits could have been prevented. If it is in writing it makes everything equal to all involved. We need to place expectations for our Department Heads. Department Heads should be held accountable.
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ALDERMAN MOISIO |
22. He agrees with Alderman Cunningham. Sometimes our egos get in our way. The City, Schools, and Park District need to come together. We need Sports Feeder Programs in the Schools and Park District. If you don’t give these kids something to do they will find something to do. |
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ALDERMAN FIGUEROA |
23. He also, agrees with Alderman Cunningham. There is a lot of violence in the Hispanic community. Some people in the Spanish community are very angry. We must work together to resolve this matter. Public Works, Code, Fire, and Police worked quickly to minimize the effects of last week’s storm.
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ALDERMAN NEWSOME |
24. No Comment.
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ALDERMAN TENPAS |
25. Riverwoods Development is looking at a Riverwoods project.
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ALDERMAN NEEDHAM |
26. The City Services did an excellent job during last week’s storm. Everyone worked together. Greenwood and Sheridan had some repairs.
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ALDERMAN LARSEN
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ALDERMEN’S TIME cont.:
27. The Municipal Band’s summer concert begins Tuesday at the Beach and will be in effect throughout the summer. Best Wishes for Alderman Balen to get well soon. |
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ALDERMAN RIVERA
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28. He would like to commend the leadership of the City. The Police Department did a good job in handling the situation. The situation on 11th St was a job well done. We need to put together a task force. Thanked Main Street for RMC presentation at Genesee Theatre on Saturday.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED |
29. Motion by Alderman Cunningham seconded by Alderman Moisio that the Council Meeting go into Executive Session to discuss Real Estate Sales, Real Estate Purchase and Personnel Matter. TIME: 9:35PM
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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RECONVENED |
30. The City Council Meeting Reconvened. TIME: 10:41PM
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Aldermen Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, and Rivera
ABSENT: Alderman Balen |
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HOME CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT 08-R-54
APPROVED |
31. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to approve the Resolution approving the Home Consortium Agreement.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Aldermen Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, and Rivera
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF 1219 INDIANA ST PROPERTY TO YCC YOUTHBUILD 08-O-55
APPROVED |
CONTINUED:
32. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving the Sale of 1219 Indiana St Property to YCC Youthbuild.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, and Rivera
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
ABSTAIN: Aldermen Cunningham and Figueroa
MOTION PASSED |
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED |
33. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman TenPas that the City Council Meeting Adjourn. TIME: 10:43 PM
MOTION PASSED |