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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, October 1, 2007 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 Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham and Balen
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 OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
APPROVED |
MINUTES:
1. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Newsome to approve Minutes of September 17, 2007.
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
APPROVED |
2. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Special Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2007
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT A PROCLAMATION FOR THE U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
APPROVED |
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
3. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt, as presented, a proclamation for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:
4. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Financial Institution (Fifth Third Bank) at 720 N. Green Bay Rd.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PUBLIC PASSENGER BUSINESS LICENSE
APPROVED |
5. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Public Passenger Business License for R and R Enterprises at 3042 Sunset Avenue.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION
APPROVED |
6. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to approve Neighborhood Stabilization Committee participation by Kevin Fahey for 725 W. Pacific Avenue.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham and Balen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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HANK LANDRAU
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7. Hank Landrau reported on the new Zoning Letters and Certificates. There have been 80 inspections, 6 needing further inspections providing good results. Inspectors are putting in extra time measuring rooms to determine occupancy. |
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TO GO OUT FOR BID TO PURCHASE TWO NEW PARKING TERMINALS
APPROVED |
8. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to go out for bid to purchase two new parking terminals located at the METRA station.
MOTION PASSED |
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WAIVE THE FORMAL BID PROCEDURES AND APPROVE A QUOTE FROM DUNCAN PARKING TECHNOLOGIES
HELD OVER |
9. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to waive the formal bid procedures to purchase 100 parking mechanisms from our exclusive vendor, Duncan Parking Technologies not to exceed $15,500.
HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN NEEDHAM |
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WAUKEGAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (WBA)
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10. Carole Dore, Executive Director of the Waukegan Business Association (WBA), read the report.
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2007
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS:
11. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve payroll dated September 28, 2007 in the amount of $1,410,995.92.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham and Balen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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APPROVE BILLS DATED OCTOBER 1, 2007
MOTION PASSED |
12. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve bills dated October 1, 2007 in the amount of $651,449.93.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham and Balen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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PARKING AGREEMENT WITH 2 NORTH SHERIDAN, LLC
APPROVED |
13. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to approve, as presented, a parking agreement between the City of Waukegan and 2 North Sheridan LLC.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham and Balen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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REAFFIRM ALL ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE SPECIAL MEETING
APPROVED |
14. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to reaffirm all actions taken at the Special Meeting of September 20, 2007.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen and Rivera
NAYS: None
PASS: Aldermen Cunningham and Balen
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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MAYOR HYDE
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15. This Thursday is the Waukegan Sports Hall of Fame and the Lake County Sports Hall of Fame at MidLane Country Club, Cocktail at 6:00 and Dinner at 7:00 PM. |
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CHRIS CHAPMAN 3060 GRANDVILLE |
AUDIENCE TIME:
16. See attachment. |
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CHRIS BLANKS 409 OAK ST |
17. “Good Job Chris”. I would like to address the situation with the Butler family, last meeting they left here disappointed. Police Officers should be held accountable for their actions. |
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TEDDY ANDERSON 1524 N SHERIDAN |
18. The Restaurant Crawl is October 10th from 5:30 to 8:30 to spark interest in our downtown restaurants. Participating Restaurants will be Baccis, Bistro 17, Hussey’s, Madison Ave, Fong’s Kitchen and Mi Fiesta. There is a $25 charge in advance or $30 at the door. The Holiday Festival is on Saturday December 1st, many festivities are planned. |
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ALDERMAN MOISIO |
ALDERMEN’S TIME:
19. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN FIGUEROA |
20. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN NEWSOME |
21. She received a complaint about someone cutting more trees in a property than what the permit was for. Do we have a process in place, where after a person gets a permit to cut a tree the City goes out to check and make sure that no more was cut than what the permit allowed. Regarding the Dog ordinance, we need to have something ready for the next council meeting. |
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ALDERMAN TENPAS |
22. Thanked the Chief of Police. |
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ALDERMAN NEEDHAM |
23. No Comment. |
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ALDERMAN LARSEN |
24. The Waukegan Fire Department Open House is this Saturday, October 6 from 11-2 PM at Firestation #2 at the corner of Belvidere and O’Plaine Rd. There will be tons of equipment. |
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ALDERMAN RIVERA |
25. We have drafted a Dog Ordinance, the concern now is with the fines. Would like this ordinance on the next Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda. (Alderman Moisio- This isn’t breed specific, before I get over 500 emails, I want to make it clear that this ordinance isn’t breed specific.) The Little Fort Lyons Candy Days is this weekend, its for a good cause, they are collecting money for the Deaf and Blind. Mr. Blanks, we do have an Office of Professional Standards, nothing will be done until the investigation is complete. |
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ALDERMAN CUNNINGHAM |
26. To Mr. Blanks, Civil Service has the final decision in disciplinary actions. Thanked the Police Department and Public Works for good work in the 1st ward. They’ve been having tough times in our street corners in the 1st ward. Biddy and his team are doing a tremendous job, Kudos to you and your team. On rental agreements, he received a call last week from a person who was upset. All it takes is one bad landlord to ruin your whole block. Bad Landlords have ruined some parts of our city. Most of these landlords don’t live in this city.
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ALDERMAN BALEN |
27. Thanked Council for the flowers they sent him while he was ill. He is disappointed at the Democrats on the Council for not recognizing him as the Senior Democrat Alderman. This brings a sour taste to my mouth. We had some gang activity in my ward over the weekend, the police did a great job handling the situation. Thanked the Police Department and the Fire Department. |
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED |
CONTINUED:
28. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Moisio that the City Council Meeting Adjourn. TIME: 9:03 PM
MOTION PASSED |
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CITY CLERK, WAYNE MOTLEY
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