The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, November 17, 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.

 

 

ROLL CALL:

 

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

 

Absent:  None

 

 

INVOCATION: 

 

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

 

 

 

APPROVE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF

NOVEMBER 3,  2008

 

 

APPROVED

 

MINUTES:

 

1.  Motion by Alderman Koncan, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to approve the regular meeting minutes of November 3, 2008.

 

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

PRESENTATION BY ERIC CHRISTIANSON OF THE WAUKEGAN PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

 

RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

 

2.  Presentation given by Eric Christianson of the Waukegan Public School System, regarding the school districts plan to implement the neighborhood school program.

 

 

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE AT

1043 BERWICK BLVD

 

 

 

APPROVED

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN TENPAS:

 

3.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect Handicapped Parking only in front of the residence at 1043 Berwick Blvd.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BULLET PROOF VESTS

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN TENPAS cont.:

 

4.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen to go out for bids for the purchase of the bullet proof vests.

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT A ONE-WAY STREET ON MADISON AVENUE

 

 

APPROVED

 

5.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to reflect a one-way street on Madison Avenue, between West Street and Sherman Place, westbound only.  This change should be made after a rear exit is built behind the Chicago Title building.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH FOSTER COACH SALES TO PURCHASE A 2009 INTERNATIONAL CHASSIS AMBULANCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

6.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Larsen to enter into agreement with Foster Coach Sales, Inc. 1231 W. 4th Street, P.O. Box 700, Sterling, IL 61081 to purchase a 2009 International Chassis Ambulance for a total cost not to exceed $168,282.00 using lease financing for a term of five (5) years from NorStates Bank, 1601 N. Lewis Avenue, P.O. Box 39, Waukegan, IL 60079-0039.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  NONE

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

INFORMATION ONLY

INFORMATION ONLY:                           Police Department

 

7.  Public Auction of Seized Property

The proceeds from the auction held on October 14, 2008 were $2,544.48.  The check has been deposited in the General Fund.

 

 

 

TO APPROVE THE FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ENCLAVE SUBDIVISION

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 COMMITTEE REPORTS:

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN RIVERA:

                               

8.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve the Final Acceptance of the Public Improvements for the Enclave Subdivision as presented and waive 10% maintenance bond.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR CONTRACT 2008-36-GRASS MOWING PROJECT

 

 

APPROVED

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN RIVERA cont.:

 

9.  Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman TenPas to advertise for bids for Contract 2008-36-Grass Mowing Project as presented.

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PEDCOR INVESTMENTS

08-O-101

 

 

 

APPROVED

OLD BUSINESS:

 

10.  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.

 

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

 

NAYS:  Alderman Larsen

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

APPROVE PAYROLL DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

NEW BUSINESS:

 

11.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve payroll dated November 7, 2008 in the amount of $1,454,267.45.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

APPROVE BILLS DATED NOVEMBER 14, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

12.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to approve bills dated November 14, 2008 in the amount of $1,319,743.33.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE MONTHLY REPORTS

 

 

APPROVED

 

13.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Newsome to accept and place on file the monthly reports for the Collector’s Office, Treasurer’s Office and the Building Department for the month of October 2008.

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

C.C. DRAFT AN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE CHAPTER 3, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

 

 

 

APPROVED

NEW BUSINESS cont.:

 

14.  Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Figueroa that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to amend to change Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages Article 2, Section 3-44.

 

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED (ALDERMEN NEWSOME & TENPAS VOTED NAY)

 

THE ANGEL DRILL TEAM REQUESTS PERMISSION TO HOLD THEIR ANNUAL TAG DAYS

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

15.  Motion by Alderman Koncan, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to approve the Angel Drill Team’s requests for permission to hold their annual tag days in the City of Waukegan on Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, 2009.

 

 

 

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT – FIRE PENSION BOARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

16.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Needham to approve Mayor’s Appointment – Fire Pension Board (to fill the vacancy created by the death of Alderman Balen) – Alderman Newsome.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO ACCEPT THE LOW QUALIFIED BID FOR THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT

111-113 BELVIDEERE

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

17.  Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to accept the low qualified bid for the demolition of property located at 111-113 Belvidere.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MONEY SERVICE BUSINESS

08-O-102

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:

 

18.  Motion by Alderman TenPas, seconded by Alderman Needham to adopt, as presented, 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

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE VILLAGE PARK SUBDIVISION

08-O-103

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

19.  Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Newsome to adopt, as presented, an ordinance approving the Final Plat of the Village Park Subdivision.  Zon. Cal. #2249

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON NEWCASTLE ROAD

08-O-104

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

20.  Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt, as presented, an ordinance to reflect parking prohibited at all times on Newcastle Road, both sides, between Kingston Road and York House Road.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT THE PLACEMENT OF A FOUR-WAY STOP AT MONROE AND METROPOLITAN STREET AND CORNELIA AND PIONEER STREET

08-O-105

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

21.  Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt, as presented, an ordinance to reflect the placement of a four-way stop at Monroe and Metropolitan Streets and Cornelia and Pioneer Street.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

 

 

TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE COMMONLY KNOWN AS

18 MAPLE ST

08-O-106

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont.:

 

22.  Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Larsen to adopt an ordinance, as presented, to reflect handicapped parking only in front of the residence commonly known as 18 Maple St.

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

 

STANDLY WILSON

901 ADAMS

AUDIENCE TIME:

 

23.  His friend was shot down like a dog at People’s Market.  Someone set my house on fire.  He is disappointed with the Police and Fire Department.  The Police Department didn’t take a police report.  I got no answers from the police department.  Someone needs to tell me how the fire started.  I think someone set my house on fire, it wasn’t an accident.

 

 

CHRIS BLANKS

409 OAK ST

 

24.  Starks was shot down like a dog.  He is upset about a comment that was made in the tribune by Mayor Hyde.  Young Men & Women in our City should have a job.  They don’t get a fair share in job opportunities.  There should have been some charges brought against the man who shot Mr. Starks.

 

 

JOYCE EVANS

829 MCALISTER

 

 

25.  Her brother lives at 809 Porter St and there are 11 cars there now.  How do they get away with that?  She is very upset with the loud music in the cars.

 

 

 

ALDERMAN MOISIO

ALDERMEN’S TIME:

 

26.  No Comment.

 

ALDERMAN FIGUEROA

 

27.  No Comment.

 

ALDERMAN NEWSOME

 

28.  No Comment.

 

ALDERMAN TENPAS

 

29.  No Comment.

 

ALDERMAN NEEDHAM

 

30.  No Comment.

 

ALDERMAN LARSEN

 

31.  No Comment.

 

ALDERMAN RIVERA

 

32.  There will be a ward meeting this Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30 PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALDERMAN CUNNINGHAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALDERMEN’S TIME cont.:

 

33.  Attacks on Aldermen unfounded.  Red Light Enforcement – we need to take another look at this.  Most of the tickets are for right hand turns, 80% of the tickets are issued for this violation.  Fines are $100 with another $100 fine if not paid on time.  There is no need for such a large fine for late payment.

 

Motion by Alderman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to place the Red Light Ordinance back into committee.

 

ROLL CALL:  AYES:  Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Cunningham and Koncan

 

NAYS:  Aldermen Moisio, Needham, Larsen and Rivera

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED (REFERRED BACK TO COMMITTEE)

 

ALDERMAN KONCAN

 

34.  He got an opportunity to walk around his ward.  Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

 

35.  Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas that the City Council Meeting go into Executive Session to discuss Real Estate Purchase and Pending Litigation.

TIME:  9:50PM

 

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

 

NAYS:  None

 

ABSENT:  None

 

MOTION PASSED

 

RECONVENED

 

 

 

36.  The City Council Reconvened.  TIME:  10:10 PM

 

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

 

ABSENT:  None

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

APPROVED

 

37.  Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Newsome that the City Council Meeting Adjourn.  TIME:  10:12 PM

 

MOTION PASSED