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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, November 3, 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 Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
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 REGULAR MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 20, 2008
APPROVED |
MINUTES:
1. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve the regular meeting and executive session minutes of October 20, 2008.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR ALDERMAN JOHN BALEN 08-R-100
APPROVED |
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
2. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Needham to adopt, as presented, a resolution for Alderman John Balen.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO GO OUT OF ORDER
APPROVED |
3. Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to go out of order and move item VIII E to the top of the agenda.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Cunningham, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT TOM KONCAN AS 2ND WARD ALDERMAN
APPROVED |
CONTINUED:
4. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman Moisio to approve Mayor’s Appointment Tom Koncan Jr. as 2nd Ward Alderman.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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SWEARING IN THE NEW 2ND WARD ALDERMAN |
SWEARING IN CEREMONY:
5. City Clerk Wayne Motley swears in Thomas Koncan, Jr. as the new 2nd Ward Alderman.
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MONEY SERVICE BUSINESS
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:
6. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Conditional Use Permit for a Money Service Business (money orders, check cashing, money wire transfers, bill payments, parcel pick-up/delivery) at 312 N. Genesee Street. Zon. Cal. #2248
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE VILLAGE PARK SUBDIVISION
APPROVED |
7. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Larsen that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance approving the Final Plat of the Village Park Subdivision. Zon. Cal. #2249
MOTION PASSED |
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THE 2008 TAX LEVY NOT TO EXCEED 105% OF PRIOR YEAR
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:
8. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas that the Corporate Authorities have estimated that the 2008 Tax Levy for the City of Waukegan, will not exceed $18,067,744, an amount less than 105% of the prior year’s Tax Levy.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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WAIVE THE FORMAL BID PROCEDURE AND APPROVE THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO FIRE ENGINE #3
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:
9. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to waive the bid procedure and approve the emergency repairs to Fire Engine #3 to Northern Illinois Mack, for an amount not to exceed $6,818.41.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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WAIVE THE BID PROCEDURE AND PURCHASE A 2008 MEDTEC AD170 AMBULANCE
APPROVED |
10. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to waive the bid procedure and accept the Northwest Municipal Conference Bid price to purchase a 2008 Medtec AD170 Ambulance, from Foster Coach Sales, for $168,282.00.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN TENPAS:
11. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect parking prohibited at all times on Newcastle Road, both sides, between Kingston Road and York House Road.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT THE PLACEMENT OF A FOUR-WAY STOP MONROE AND METROPOLITAN STREET
APPROVED |
12. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Moisio that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect the placement of a four-way stop at Monroe and Metropolitan Streets.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT THE PLACEMENT OF A FOUR-WAY STOP AT CORNELIA AND PIONEER STREET
APPROVED |
13. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Moisio that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect the placement of a four-way stop at Cornelia and Pioneer Street.
MOTION PASSED |
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY IN FRONT OF 18 MAPLE STREET
APPROVED |
COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN TENPAS cont.:
14. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Figueroa that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect handicapped parking only in front of the residence commonly known as 18 Maple Street.
MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE A $5,000 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE LAKE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS PROGRAM
APPROVED |
15. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen to approve a $5,000 annual contribution to the Lake County Crime Stoppers Program, P.O. Box 459, Mundelein, Illinois 60060-0459.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE PAYROLL DATED OCTOBER 24, 2008
APPROVED |
NEW BUSINESS:
16. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve payroll dated October 24, 2008 in the amount of $1,435,303.48.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE BILLS DATED NOVEMBER 3, 2008
APPROVED |
17. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve bills dated November 3, 2008 in the amount of $2,093,355.55.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO APPROVE ALL BLOCK PARTIES
APPROVED |
18. Motion by Alderman Koncan, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to approve all block parties.
MOTION PASSED |
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PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
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NEW BUSINESS cont.:
19. Presentation by the representatives of the Lake County Forest Preserve District.
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2009 BROWNFIELD CLEAN UP GRANT PROPOSAL |
20. Public Meeting was held for the 2009 Brownfield Clean up Grant Proposal for the former Diamond Scrap Yard Site located at 275 Market St Waukegan, IL 60085. City Engineer John Moore discussed this program. Alderman Cunningham had a question concerning the land purchase. The public had an opportunity to ask questions or make comments. There were no comments or questions.
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TO GIVE THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT THE AUTHORITY TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR DEMOLITION
APPROVED |
21. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Needham to give the building department the authority to go out for bids for demolition of property at 111 – 113 Belvidere Rd and 2435 Washington Street.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ACCEPT THE $100,000 BROWNFIELD GRANT PRESENTATION
APPROVED |
22. Motion by Alderman Newsome, seconded by Alderman Larsen to accept the $100,000.00 Brownfield Grant Presentation – County of Lake.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Koncan, Moisio, Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera and Cunningham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION PASSED |
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TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
HELD OVER |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
23. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt, as presented, an ordinance authorizing the execution of a subdivision improvement agreement with Pedcor Investments – 2007 – CIV, LP.
HELD OVER |
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PAUL EAGON 1435 NORTH AVE
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AUDIENCE TIME:
24. He would like to know if the garbage pick – up time could be at 4:00 am instead of 5:00 am.
Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to put into Judiciary Committee.
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ALDERMAN KONCAN
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ALDERMEN’S TIME:
25. Thanked Mayor Hyde for his appointment as 2nd Ward Alderman. He is looking forward to working with the council.
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ALDERMAN MOISIO |
26. We need to look at our enforcement. Our Police Department is holding this City together. We need to increase Code Enforcement Staff as well as Police Department. We need more enforcement on the street. Our residents need to follow our rules and behave.
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ALDERMAN FIGUEROA |
27. Recommends everyone go out and vote tomorrow. It’s a duty for everyone to vote.
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ALDERMAN NEWSOME
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28. No Comment.
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ALDERMAN TENPAS |
29. The legal fees from our Corporation Counsel continue to grow. We need to go out for bids for legal services.
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ALDERMAN NEEDHAM
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30. Congratulated Alderman Koncan and Welcomed him aboard. County Board Commissioners appreciate how you fight for us.
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ALDERMAN LARSEN |
31. Next Tuesday is the Veteran’s Memorial Day Parade at 10:30 am, everyone is welcome to come. Two new restaurants opened up in downtown Waukegan. Congratulated the Waukegan Soccer Team for winning sectionals. November 14 we will discuss the EPA for the Harbor. Congratulated Alderman Koncan. |
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ALDERMAN RIVERA |
32. We need to support our downtown businesses. Alderman John Balen took on issues that no one else would. I will miss Alderman Balen. Congratulated Alderman Koncan. Thanked the Lake County Commissioners. |
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ALDERMAN CUNNINGHAM |
33. The Forest Preserve Board hasn’t been good to Waukegan; it is tough on our members. Everyone needs to go out and vote. We need a 50% turnout tomorrow.
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED |
34. Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Newsome that the City Council Meeting Adjourn. TIME: 9:36 PM
MOTION PASSED |