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The Council of the City of Waukegan met in regular session on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 7:00P.M. In the City Council Chambers, City Hall 100 North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Mayor Sabonjian, City Clerk, City Treasurer, John Schwab, Wayne Motley, and Corporation Counsel Newton Finn were present.
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
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MOMENT OF SILENCE
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INVOCATION:
Mayor Sabonjian requested a moment of silence.
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Christmas Choir
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Mayor’s Comments:
1. 1. Christmas Choir sang Christmas songs for the Mayor, Aldermen, and audience. 2. |
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LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENTED A RESOLUTION |
3. 2. Lake County Commissioners, Kyle, Nixon, Cunningham and O’Rourke presented a Resolution to Master Sergeant Shawn Gibson. 4. |
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Pastor Sahnel Roberts 326 N. MLK Jr. Avenue
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AUDIENCE TIME:
3. Voiced her support for the Historic Landmarking of Christ Episcopal Church located at 410 Grand Avenue. |
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James Donovan 263 Keith |
4. Looking for new Director for Waukegan Main Street, hired a part time Administrator (Violet Ricker) for Waukegan Main Street. |
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Chris Blank 409 Oak |
4. 5. Thanked Sgt. Gibson for her service to our country. |
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR UNIFIED VISION DOCUMENT FOR THE CENTRAL LAKE THRUWAY 09-R-106
APPROVED
ADOPT AS PRESENTED A RESOLUTION FOR MASTER SERGEANT SHAWN GIBSON 09-R-107
APPROVED |
RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
1. 6. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman Figueroa to adopt a Resolution for endorsement of Unified Vision Document for the Central Lake Thruway by member entities.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE 1. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: 2. 3. 7. Motion by Alderman Koncan, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to adopt as presented a Resolution for Master Sergeant Shawn Gibson.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
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ADOPT AS PRESENTED AN ORDINANCE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE GENERAL OBLICATION BOND 09-O-108
APPROVED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN NEEDHAM:
8. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to adopt as presented an Ordinance providing for the issuance of $11,452,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2009.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED ROLL CALL VOTE 9-0
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CONDUCT AN OMNIBUS VOTE
APPROVED
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9. Motion by Alderman Needham, seconded by Alderman TenPas to conduct an Omnibus Vote
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT : None
MOTION CARRIED ROLL CALL VOTE 9-0
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APPROVE BY OMINUBS VOTE
APPROVE |
FINANCE COMMITTEE cont.:
10. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to pass and approve,by omnibus vote, all agenda items excluding:
Public Works Committee: Item (G) Judiciary Committee: Item (A) New Business: Items (C) (E) (G) and (H)
ROLL CALL: AYES: Alderman Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan and Moisio.
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION CARRIED ROLL CALL VOTE 9-0
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APPROVE THE PROGRAM YEAR 2010 CDBG ALLOCATIONS
APPROVED |
11. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve the Program Year 2010 CBDG allocations as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE RECAPTURE AGREEMENT 09-O-109
APPROVED |
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN RIVERA:
12. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented an Ordinance approving to approve the recapture Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Lake County for the construction and installation of the existing municipal roadway located within the Carter Crossing Subdivision as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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ACCEPT THE SIDEWALK EASEMENTW WITHIN PARCELS IN THE CARTER WOODS SUBDIVISION
APPROVED |
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE cont.:
13. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to accept the Sidewalk Easements within parcels 2,3,4,5,20,21,22, and 23 located in the Carter Woods Subdivision, as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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TO SEEK PROPOSALS FOR CAR WASH SERVICES
APPROVED |
14. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to seek proposals for Car Wash services.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AN PURCHASE THE CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES FROM GRAINGER
APPROVED |
15. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to waive the bid procedure and purchase the custodial supplies and maintenance supplies that are needed for the City from Grainger off of the State Net Contract as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND APPROVE THE QUOTE FOR THE REPAIRS NEEDED FOR LIFT STATION #6
APPROVED
WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND APPROVE THE QUOTE FOR REPAIRS FOR LIFT #2
APPROVED
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16. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to waive the bid procedure and approve the quote for the repairs needed for Lift Station #6 located at the Jewel Food Store on Grand Avenue and Green Bay Road from Mississippi Valle Pump for the repairs for in the amount not to exceed $14,495.00, as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT cont.:
17. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to waive the bid procedure and approve the quote for repairs for Lift #2 located at Delany Road and York House form Mississippi Valley Pump for the repairs in the amount not to exceed $4,177.00.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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C.C. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO UPDATE OUR FEES FOR OAKWOOD AND UNION CEMETERIES
APPROVED |
18. Motion by Alderman Rivera, seconded by Alderman TenPas that Corporation Counsel draft an ordinance to update our fees for Oakwood and Union Cemeteries which is City owned.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED ROLL CALL VOTE 9-0
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PURCHASE HIGH PERFORMANCE BITUMINOUS COLD MIX ASPHALT FROM PAYHE & DOLAN
APPROVED
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19. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to purchase High Performance Bituminous Cold Mix Asphalt from Payne & Dolan of Antioch and/or Peter Baker & Son of Lake Bluff as presented.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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DENY ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 FOR THE MUNICIPAL CODE
APPROVED
APPROVE PAYROLL DATED DECEMBER 17, 2009
APPROVED
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JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN FIGUEROA:
20. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Cunningham to deny Ordinance amending chapter 3 of the Municipal Code increasing the Class B License by two, and make other clerical changes.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED TO DENY ROLL CALL VOTE 9-0 NEW BUSINESS:
21. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve Payroll dated December 17, 2009 in the amount of $1,387,569.74.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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APPROVE BILLS DATED DECEMBER 21, 2009
APPROVED
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22. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve Bills dated December 21, 2009 in the amount of $1,461,042.42.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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PRESENTATION |
23. Presentation by City Treasurer, John Schwab.
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ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE MONTHLY REPORTS
APPROVED
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24. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seoconded by Alderman Rivera to accept and place on file the Monthly reports from the Treasurer’s Office and the Collector’s Office for the months of November 2009.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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REVIEW THE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
APPROVED
APPROVE AN INTEROVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH WAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT
APPROVED
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25. Motion by Alderman Figueroa, seconded by Alderman Newsome to review the Closed Session Minutes review and decision to release specific minutes from January 5, 2009 Thru December 7, 2009. Motion to release the executive sessions minutes from February 17, 2009 and March 2, 2009.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED ROLL CALL VOTE 9-0
NEW BUSINESS cont.:
26. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Waukegan and the Waukegan Park District for police services.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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GAVE REPORT ON THE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE |
27. Corporation Counsel, Newton Finn, gave report on the Historic Preservation Ordinance, Litter Ordinance and Local Hiring Ordinance.
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GAVE REPORT ON FOIA AND E-MAIL POLICY |
28. Corporation Counsel, Newton Finn, gave report on the new FOIA and E-mail Policies.
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE ZONING CALENDAR #2284 09-O-110
APPROVED
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ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS:
29. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented an Ordinance approve Zoning Calendar #2284, 622 W. Grand Avenue for a Conditional Use Permit for a hand car wash.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE FOR A SIGN ORDINANCE MORATORIUM FOR 90-DAY 09-O-111
APPROVED
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30. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented an Ordinance for a Sign Ordinance Moratorium for 90-day for electronic message boards.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE 09-O-112
APPROVED |
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont:
31. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented an Ordinance amending the Business License Ordinance to add a license and Procedures for approval of rodeos.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 09-O-113
APPROVED |
32. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented an Ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the City Code to add a provision for temporary water services activation for construction purposes.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SIGN ORDINANCE 09-O-114
APPROVED
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33. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented an Ordinance amending the Sign Ordinance to reflect a minimum annual sign permit fee.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REFELECT HANDICAPPED PARKING 09-O-115
APPROVED
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE RELFECT RESTRICTING PARKING 09-O-116
APPROVED
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34. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented an Ordinance to reflect handicapped parking only in front of the residence commonly known as 730 S. Victory Street.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS cont:
35. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented an Ordinance to reflect restricting parking, after a snowfall of two or more inches, on specified streets in the first ward.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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ADOPT AN ORDIANNCE REFLECT RESIDENT PERMIT PARKING ON S. VICTORY 09-O-117
APPROVED |
36. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented an Ordinance reflect resident permit parking on S. Victory Street both sides, between Belvidere Road and George Street.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REFLECT RESTRICTING PARKING ON NEWCASTLE 09-O-118
APPROVED
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37. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman Rivera to adopt as presented an Ordinance to reflect restricting parking on the west side of W. Newcastle Court from the Intersection of York House Road to a point 165 feet south thereof. On the east side of E. Newcastle Court, from the intersection of York House Road to a point 125 feet thereof.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED BY OMNIBUS VOTE
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Alderman Figueroa |
ALDERMEN’S TIME:
38. Spoke on the Historical Preservation Committee meeting clarification.
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Alderman Newsome |
39. Happy New Year and Merry Christmas. |
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Alderman TenPas |
40. Delighted with Christmas decorations. |
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Alderman Needham |
41. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. |
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Alderman Larsen |
42. Merry Christmas, thanked his wife for 36 years of marriage. |
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Alderman Rivera |
ALDERMEN’S TIME: 43. Thanked Department heads for their attendance at his ward meeting. Used automated phone system to contact residents of this ward to attend meeting. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. |
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Alderman Cunningham
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44. Merry Christmas. |
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Alderman Koncan |
45. Support Bulldogs Basketball Program. |
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Alderman Moisio |
46. Merry Christmas.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVED |
4. 47. Motion by Alderman Moisio, seconded by Alderman TenPas to go into Executive Session to discuss matters of pending and immanent litigation, settlement of claims and real estate negotiations. TIME: 8:44 p.m.
5. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Figueroa
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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RECONVENED |
48. The City Council reconvened. TIME: 9:57 p.m.
6. ROLL CALL: AYES: Aldermen Figueroa, Newsome, TenPas, Needham, Larsen, Rivera, Cunningham, Koncan, and Moisio
ABSENT: None |
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ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED |
49. Motion by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Moisio to adjourn. TIME: 9:58p.m.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE |