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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00P.M. In the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Mayor Sabonjian, City Clerk, Wayne Motley, and Corporation Counsel Newton Finn were present. |
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham and Larsen
Absent: Alderman Rivera |
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MOMENT OF SILENCE
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INVOCATION:
Mayor Sabonjian requested a moment of silence.
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Mayor Sabonjian |
1. 1. Thursday and Friday conference in Chicago on shopping centers Waukegan 1st appearance at conference David & Robin did a fine job. There is little out there in new development. The conference was interesting we met a lot of people in the field. Working with our lobbyist to get our name out there. 2. Julian Towers, we are reviewing our options we want this to become a better building. Police did an excellent job on capturing the Sheridan Road burglars. 3. Met with Library Board and discussed their plans for the redevelopment of the space in the parking structure. Bradbury Event at the Genesee Theatre was great. November 5, open house to show available buildings in our downtown. 4. Finn spoke on the day of the dead event that was held downtown this past weekend in the community gardens. |
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Margaret Carrasco 532 N. Lewis Avenue
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AUDIENCE TIME:
2. Spoke on behalf of a man who works at the YMCA building removing asbestos. He was exposed to asbestos, he disposed of asbestos illegally.
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APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 19, 2009 AND OCTOBER 26, 2009 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
APPROVED
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MINUTES:
3.Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve Minutes of October 19, 2009 Regular Meeting and Executive Session Minutes and Special Meeting Minutes and Executive session of October 26, 2009
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR GRAIG DELOST 09-R-97
APPROVED
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RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
5. 4. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt a Resolution for Graig DeLost.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE |
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PRESENTATION
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6. 5. Presentation by United Way of Lake County. |
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THE ISSUANCE OF SERIES OF TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS 09-O-101
APPROVED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM: 7. 8. 6. After receiving the recommendation of the Finance Committee and a brief explanation of the terms of the proposed Ordinance, followed by a discussion by the City Council member, Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas, to adopt as presented an Ordinance providing for the issuance of a series of Taxable General Obligation Bonds, no to exceed $30,000,000.00 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009 of the City of Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. 9. 10. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Rivera
MOTION CARRIED
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APPROVE PAYROLL DATED OCTOBER 21, 2009 AND OCTOBER 22, 2009
APPROVED
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NEW BUSINESS:
7. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Payroll dated October 21, 2009 in the amount of $1,376,316.73 and October 22, 2009 in the amount of $17,266.56.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Rivera
MOTION CARRIED
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APPROVE BILLS DATED NOVEMBER 2, 2009
APPROVE
TO APPROVE THE LEASE AGREEMENT
HELD OVER |
8.Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve Bills dated November 2, 2009 in the amount of $498,241.34.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Rivera
MOTION CARRIED 11. NEW BUSINESS:
12. 9. To approve the Lease Agreement with La Opera.
13. HELD OVER BY ALDERMAN TENPAS
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE IEPA LOAN 09-O-100
APPROVED
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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
10. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented an Ordinance accepting the IEPA Loan for Contract 2009-25-Washington Street Stormwater Weland Detention Basin as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, and Larsen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderman Rivera
MOTION CARRIED
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REVISING ORDINANCE 09-O-64
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
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11.Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt as presented an Ordinance revising Ordinance 09-O-64, setting a new time for the Public Works Committee Meeting from the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., to the second Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. as presented.
REFERRED INTO JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
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Alderman Cunningham
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ALDERMEN’S TIME:
12.No comment. |
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Alderman Koncan |
14. 13. Spoke about the Marine Corp’s Birthday. |
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Alderman Moisio |
14. Honored Mr. DeLost. Because he took action in a crisis. We need to teach every day. Discipline everyday that is what they need. We need to have standards. |
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Alderman Figueroa |
15. Litter control will be addressed in the Judiciary Committee we have to put a stop to it. Broken window theory if the area looks like hell it will invited unwanted element to prosper. We have to work together to get this community back on track. |
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Alderman Newsome |
16. No comment.
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Alderman TenPas |
17. No comment. |
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Alderman Needham |
18. Commented on passing of Paul Eagon. |
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Alderman Larsen |
19. Mention the Marine Corp Birthday. |
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED |
20. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adjourn. TIME: 8:53 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE |