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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, August 18, 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 TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
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 AUGUST 4, 2008
APPROVED |
MINUTES:
1. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve the regular meeting minutes of August 4, 2008.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LAKE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN TENPAS:
2. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office and grant $5,172.00 of the award to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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TO PAY THE ANNUAL CONTINUATION FEE TO CALEA
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN TENPAS cont.:
3. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen to pay the annual continuation fee of $5,465.00 for the next three years, this being the first installment, to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., 10302 Eaton Place, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030-2215.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY ON THE WEST SIDE OF YEOMAN ST
APPROVED |
4. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect handicapped parking on the west side of Yeoman Street from a point 37 feet north of the intersection of Yeoman and Ridgeland Streets, to a point 97 feet north of the intersection.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT THAT PARKING BE RESTRICTED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LEWIS PL
APPROVED |
5. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect that parking be restricted on the north side of Lewis Place, between Lewis Avenue and Indiana Street.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT FOR THE RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM WITH GATSO USA
APPROVED |
6. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen to enter into agreement for the Red Light Enforcement Program with GATSO USA, Inc., 900 Cummings Center, Suite 410-T, Beverly, Massachusetts 01915.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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TO PAY INVOICE #711-15962 TO CUMMINS NPOWER LLC
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN TENPAS cont.:
7. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen to pay invoice #711-15962 in the amount of $4,557.09 to Cummins NPower LLC Hodgkins Branch, 7145 Santa Fe Drive, Hodgkins, IL 60525.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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INFORMATION ONLY |
8. INFORMATION ONLY Police Department
A. Presentation of Citizen Satisfaction Survey Results
B. Letter from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies indicating that the Waukegan Police Department is now accredited
C. Checks received from the U.S. Department of Justice, DEA and the Illinois State Police The Waukegan Police Department received Equitable Sharing payments in the amount of $14, 950.02 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, and a check in the amount of $12,302.31 from the Illinois State Police.
Fire Department
D. Check received from Mutual Aid Box Alarm System The Waukegan Fire Department received a check in the amount of $1,524.72 from Mutual Aid Box Alarm System, reimbursement for overtime training expenses.
E. Bicyclist Emergency Medical Information Initiative The Waukegan Fire Department has implemented an emergency medical information initiative for resident bicyclists in our community. This program is designed to alert first responders that a bicyclist has emergency medical information that can be located on the inside area of their bicycle helmet in the event that the bicyclist has an accident or other sudden medical emergency. Additional information on this program is attached for your review.
F. Patriots Day Activities The Waukegan Fire Department will be participating in the following activities in observance of 9-11 (Patriots Day).
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE LIFT STATION #13 EASEMENT
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN RIVERA:
9. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to accept the Lift Station #13 Easement across Lot #4 adjacent to Lakehurst Road.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE UTILITY SERVICE EASEMENT
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN RIVERA cont.:
10. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to accept the Utility Service Easement across Lot #9 adjacent to Lakehurst Road.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT THE EASEMENT PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DUGDALE RD & 14TH ST
APPROVED |
11. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to accept the Easement Property located at the Northeast Corner of Dugdale Rd and 14th St.
MOTION PASSED |
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WAIVE THE BID PROCEDURE AND APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FOR CONTRACT 2008-28-DITCH CLEANING
APPROVED |
12. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman TenPas to waive the bid procedure and approve the proposal from Joel Kennedy Construction in the amount not to exceed $4,500.00 for Contract 2008-28-Ditch Cleaning behind 64 & 70 Noll Street.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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WAIVE THE BID PROCEDURE AND PURCHASE A NEW GRAFFITI VAN FROM LEMAY AUTO GROUP
APPROVED |
13. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Newsome to waive the bid procedure and purchase a new Graffiti Van from LeMay Auto Group of Kenosha, WI in the amount not to exceed $37,997.18 which includes delivery, with grant money that was received.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED |
14. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Needham that the City Council Meeting go into executive session to discuss pending and probable litigation. TIME: 8:20 PM
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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RECONVENED
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CONTINUED:
15. The City Council Meeting reconvened. TIME: 9:18 PM
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
ABSENT: Alderman Balen |
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED AUGUST 15, 2008
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS:
16. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve payroll dated August 15, 2008 in the amount of $1,514,089.95.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE BILLS DATED AUGUST 18, 2008
APPROVED |
17. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve bills dated August 18, 2008 in the amount of $1,676,812.89.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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BLOCK PARTIES
APPROVED |
18. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Larsen to approve all Block Parties.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE MONTHLY REPORTS
APPROVED |
19. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to accept and place on file the monthly reports for the Collector’s Office and the Treasurer’s Office for the month of July 2008.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MONEY SERVICE BUSINESS
HELD OVER |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
20. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt, as presented, an ordinance to approve the Conditional Use Permit for a Money Service Business at 1550 Glen Rock Avenue.
HELD OVER FOR A TRAFFIC STUDY BY ALDERMAN FIGUEROA |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE WATER RATES 08-O-75
APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:
21. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt, as presented, an ordinance to approve the water rates.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Moisio, Figueroa and Newsome
NAYS: Alderman Cunningham
ABSENT: Alderman Balen
MOTION PASSED |
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EVERETT LEWIS 1414 FROLIC |
AUDIENCE TIME:
22. He is concerned about the dead end Street that is being opened up where he lives. There is a great deal of traffic and the property value is going to diminish.
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ALDERMAN NEWSOME
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23. She would like to place this project in the Public Works Committee. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to put this project into the Public Works Committee. (Mayor Hyde referred this matter to the Public Works Committee) |
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FAYE LUNA 611 MCALISTER |
24. She is speaking on behalf of her son, Robert Moore who is incarcerated for resisting arrest. According to her, the Police beat and tasered Mr. Moore.
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AL ADINOLFI
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25. Frolic Avenue is a drag strip. If it gets opened up it will be a problem. |
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ROBERT RANKIN 300 LAKE ST |
26. In regards to the shooting of 17 year old Mr. Lewis, If the roles were reversed would you arrest the police officer?
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KEVIN JOHNSON 1315 FROLIC |
27. He doesn’t want the street opened up. Vehicles race through the neighborhood.
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FRED HICKS 12403 W. ATLANTIC
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28. Will the Frolic Avenue issue go to Public Safety? Will a traffic study be made as well? Atlantic Avenue is already a drag strip. |
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EDWINA WALTON 35766 N. FROLIC |
29. She doesn’t want Frolic Avenue to be opened up. |
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CHRIS BLANKS 409 OAK STREET
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30. There is a lot of misuse and abuse of Police and Political Power. Many officers are getting on the department by family ties. Six shots is murder. If police aren’t properly trained there is a problem. There are plenty of false allegations by Police Officers.
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KEITH TURNER 1320 N. JACKSON |
31. He was sitting through committee meeting earlier and heard two no bid contracts passed. He thought this was only in emergency situations. |
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JAMES WASHINGTON 852 MLK |
AUDIENCE TIME cont.:
32. A life was lost in my ward. Bad Attitudes are brewing due to police misconduct. People are dissatisfied with police.
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CLYDE MCLEMORE 2110 N. LORRAINE
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33. He is a former drug addict. He runs a business and paid $100 to get his Business License, due to his background he was unable to get his license and was told his $100 was non-refundable. |
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TONYA JOHNSON LAKE BLUFF, IL |
34. She is a concerned citizen. There is a lot of corruption going on in the Waukegan Police Department.
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ALDERMAN TENPAS |
ALDERMEN’S TIME:
35. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN NEEDHAM |
36. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN LARSEN |
37. AT&T Cable hasn’t yet been installed. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Moisio to place AT&T installing cable service in Judiciary Committee. (Referred to Judiciary Committee by Mayor Hyde) |
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ALDERMAN RIVERA |
38. He met with department heads and will work hard to make sure the Frolic issue is resolved. |
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ALDERMAN CUNNINGHAM |
39. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN MOISIO |
40. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN FIGUEROA |
41. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN NEWSOME |
42. Thanked all the residents from the 5th Ward for coming out to express their concerns. |