The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, October 16, 2006 at 8:08 P.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 Pat Dutcher, Treasurer was present. 

 

 

ROLL CALL:

 

Present:  Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio, and Figueroa

 

Absent:  None

 

 

INVOCATION: 

 

Reverend Coburn pronounced the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hyde.

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING:

 

1.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Moisio to go into Executive Session to discuss Pending Litigation, Real Estate sales, and purchases.  TIME:  8:10 p.m.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:   None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

RECONVENED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE MINUTES & EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 2, 2006

 

APPROVED

 

 

2. The City Council Reconvened: TIME:  8:32 p.m.

 

ROLL CALL:  PRESENT:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

ABSENT:  None

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINUTES:

 

3. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Newsome to approve Minutes and Executive Session Minutes of October 2, 2006.

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

WAYNE MOTLEY INTRODUCED NEW DIRECTOR OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

 

4.  Wayne Motley, City Clerk introduced the new director of the Housing Authority, Steve Silverman. Doris George, Director of the Housing Authority will be retiring.

 

 

 

AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF THE 2006/2007 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ASSESSMENT FEE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

COMMITTEE REPORT:

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN RIVERA:

 

5.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to authorized the payment of the 2006/2007 annual membership assessment fee of $98,794.00 to the Northeastern IL Regional Crime Lab, 1000 Butterfield Road, Suite 1009, Vernon Hills, IL  60061.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:   None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

AUTHORIZE THE ENTERING TO A CONTRACT WITH CARDINAL TRACKING INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

6. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to authorize the entering to a contract for purchase and the maintenance agreement with Cardinal Tracking, Inc. of 1825 Lakeway Dr., Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75057-6046 in the amount of $5,990.00.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:   None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTHORIZE THE TRADE OF THE 3 HORSE TRAILER AND PURCHASE A 6 HORSE TRAILER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:

 

7.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to authorize the trade of the current 3 horse trailer and to purchase a used trailer, an EXISS goose-neck style 6 horse trailer, Model CXT 600, from Paul Jacobs, 2219 Iron Dale Rd., Green Oaks, IL  60048 for an amount of $7,500.00.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:   Alderman Needham

 

ABSENT:  None

 

ABSTAIN:  Alderman TenPas

 

MOTION PASSED

 

AUTHORIZE THE  PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL FEE FOR 2006 CONTINUING EDUCATION FEE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

8. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to authorize the payment of the annual fee for 2006 Continuing Education Fee in the amount of $12,600.00 to North Lake County EMS System, Vista Medical Center, 1324 Sheridan Rd., Waukegan, IL  60085.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:   None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

AUTHORIZE THE REPAIR OF THE FIRE ENGINE #1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

9.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to authorize the repair of the Fire Engine #1 with Wirf’s Industries Inc., 4021 W. Main St., McHenry, IL 60050 in the amount of $7,866.32.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:   None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE CONTRACT 2006-26-PURCHASE ROAD ROCK SALT FOR THE 2006-2007 WINTER SEASON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT, CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN TENPAS:

 

10.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen to approve Contract 2006-26-Purchase Road Rock Salt for the 2006-2007 Winter Season from North American Salt Company of Overland Park, Kansas, through a state bid in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 for 9,000 tons of rock salt at a unit cost of $41.68 per ton.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:   None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

APPROVE THE FINAL CHANGE ORDER FOR FOUNTAIN SQUARE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

11.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen to approve the final change order for Fountain Square & Beechnut Water Main Improvements in the amount not to exceed $26,693.74 which is 6% over the original contract amount.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:   None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE CHAPTER 23 FOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE

06-O-155

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT, CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:

 

12.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance amending various sections of the Chapter 23 of the Municipal Code Pertaining the Vehicles for Hire Section 11 paragraph A including the limits to 20 licenses issued per taxicab company at any one time.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:   None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE PAYROLL DATED OCTOBER 11, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEWS BUSINESS:

 

13.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Payroll dated October 11, 2006 in the amount of $1,335,491.17.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

APPROVE BILLS DATED OCTOBER 14, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

14.  Motion by Alderman Balen, seconded by Alderman Needham to approve Bills dated October 14, 2006 in the amount of $1,950,553.86.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED  

 

AUTHORIZE THE CITY  TO NEGOTIATE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEEMENT

 

 

APPROVED

 

15.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Needham to authorize the city to negotiate a redevelopment agreement for the development of 100-200 Sheridan Road with the Beitler Real Estate Corporation per Renaissance Commission recommendation.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

AUTHORIZE THE SETTLEMENT OF THE LAW SUIT

 

 

APPROVED

 

16.  Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Balen to authorize the settlement of the law suit with the Church of the New Testament.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH INTERLACKEN

06-O-156

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:

 

17.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt as presented an Ordinance authorizing the execution of an annexation agreement between the City of Waukegan and Interlacken Construction Company.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

 MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY SOUTHEAST CORNER OF RIVER ROAD

06-O-157

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

18.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt as presented an Ordinance annexing certain territory to the City of Waukegan, southeast corner of River Road and Illinois Route 120.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham , Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

APPROVING ZONING CALENDAR #2117

06-O-158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

19.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2117 the Preliminary Plat of the River Glen Subdivision with the conditions including a $500.00 per lot payment to the Neighborhood Stabilization Fund.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham , Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CALENDAR #2118

06-O-159

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

20. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Balen to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2118 the Map Amendment of property at 32981 and 33075 River Rd. from CR Conservation Recreation to R1 Single Family Residence.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Alderman Newsome, TenPas, Needham Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CALENDAR #2159

06-O-160

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

21.  Motion by Alderman Balen, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving Zoning Calendar #2159 the Map Amendment of property at 3027 Belvidere Road from    L1 Restricted Industrial to B3 General Commercial.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:   Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AS PRESENTED AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE VACATION V-4-06

06-O-161

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

22. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving the Vacation V-4-06 of Beechnut Avenue with the conditions outlined by staff including the payment of $15,000.00 by the petitioner, an easement reserved to the city for a water main and proof that the other landowner waives any right to the property.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE VACATION V-5-06

06-O-162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

23.   Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving the Vacation V-5-06 of alley east of Beechnut Avenue with the conditions outlined by staff including the payment of $5,000 by the petitioner.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Alderman Newsome, TenPas, Needham Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CALENDAR #2162

06O-163

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:

 

24.  Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Balen to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving the Zoning Calendar #2162 the Preliminary and Final Plat of the Caroline Subdivision.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AS PRESENTED AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CALENDAR #2163

06-O-164

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

25.  Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance approve Zoning Calendar #2163 the Preliminary and Final Plat of the Panattoni Oak Grove Business Park Resubdivision #2.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIANCE

06-O-165

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

26. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving a variance from the requirements of the city’s Building Codes to install a chairlift at 3059 Washington Street.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT 0 MARKET STREET

06-O-166

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

27.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Larsen to adopt as presented an Ordinance authorizing the purchase of real estate at 0 Market Street.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF COMCAST CABLE AGREEMENT

06-O-167

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:

 

28. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Larsen to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving the extension of Comcast Cable Agreement.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF 0 SEAHORSE DRIVE

06-O-168

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

29.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt as presented an Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real estate at 0 Seahorse Drive to Larsen Marine Services Inc.          

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Newsome, TenPas, Needham Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Balen, Moisio and Figueroa

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

Marcia Schlitz

2427 Walnut St.

AUDIENCE TIME:

 

30.  Need more code inspectors.  Lack of enforcement of illegals.

 

Diane Verratti

630 Grove Ave.

 

31. Invited everyone to the 2 (two) luncheons on October 20, Mark Kirk will attend that luncheon and on October 27, 2006 Dan Seals will be there.

 

Ms. Riley

 

32.  Daughter attacked by pit bulls, what is the city going to do to stop these dog attacks or have their owners pay.

 

 

 

Alderman Newsome

 

ALDERMEN’S TIME:

 

33. Waukegan Exchange Club is holding their pancake day on October 24, at Bonnie Brook Club from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.   

 

Alderman TenPas

34.  Need more public service announcements on channel #17.   Position on old city hall should come down, we may have to increase taxes and new police station is a long term investment.

 

Alderman Needham

 

35. Explain of horse trailer, he is not against the Police Department but there is a cost for the care of the animals now we are up to 4 horses.  More expense.  Dog Ordinance, Alderman Rivera is working on drafting a new one that will be tough but protect our citizens.

 

Alderman Larsen

 

36.  No comment.

 

Alderman Rivera

 

37. No comment.

AUDIENCE TIME cont.:

 

Alderman Cunningham

 

38.  The cost to the victim after the dog attack, Ms. Riley has to pay the bills. Dog owner or home owner should have insurance. We only have 3 (three) animal wardens, we need more.  Olivia Jenkins has leukemia and is asking for donations to help for her treatment. My mother and I are involved in helping her on October 26, there will be a fundraiser at Hussey’s at 5:00 until closing.

 

Alderman Balen

 

39. No comment.

Alderman Moisio

40.  No comment.

 

Alderman Figueroa

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

APPROVED