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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMinutes050817 Devon Reid City Clerk CITY COUNCIL INAUGURAL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, May 8th, 2017 8:00 pm Present: Alderman Fiske Alderman Suffredin Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Revelle Alderman Wynne Alderman Rainey Alderman Wilson Alderman Fleming Alderman Rue Simmons (9) Absent: None (0) Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Hagerty stated there’s much hope and optimism in the council chambers. Mayor Hagerty hopes the new council will always be respectful of one another, the opinions of community members, and that discourse will remain civil. Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements None Watch City Clerk’s Communications Clerk Reid announced the City Clerk’s office is now open 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM, during the week. Watch Public Comment None Watch Consent Agenda Special Order of Business Special session of the Council on May 15th directly preceding the meeting of the rules committee to consider adoption of a resolution opposing a request from Cook County to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) for an easement across property that Evanston leases from (MWRD). For Introduction Motion: Alderman Revelle Call of the Wards Ward 1: Alderman Fiske thanks supporters and members of her team who have helped her as Alderman. Hopes to work and continue ward meetings with constituents Watch Ward 2: Alderman Braithwaite thanks family for support and looks forward to working with new council members. Alderman Braithwaite quotes former Mayor Tisdahl on being a representative for both one's ward and the entire city of Evanston 2nd ward meeting announcement at the District 65 building from 7pm to 9pm. Watch Ward 3: Alderman Wynne thanks voters, family, and friends for support. Hopes for Evanston to continue flourishing economically and become one of the Watch best liveable cities. Ward 4: Alderman Wilson thanks family for support and voters Reflects on old council, but is optimistic to work with new council hopes to work for a stronger community in Evanston. Watch Ward 5: Alderman Simmons thanks family and supporters reflects on community outreach to constituents. Talks about her shadowing of council and how she looks forward to working with veteran council members. Watch Ward 6: Alderman Suffredin thanks family for their strong support and dedication. Looks forward to working with new council. Watch Ward 7: Alderman Revelle thanks voters and colleagues for their support. Calls for special session immediately preceding May 15th meeting of the rules committee to discuss a request from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD for an easement across property that Evanston leases to MWRD). Watch Ward 8: Alderman Rainey stated she loves the interests and enthusiasm of new Aldermen. May 17th meeting with Lawrence Hemingway to discuss Brummel park at 7:00 meeting place still undecided. Watch Ward 9: Thanks family and supporters and looks forward to helping all constituents of her ward regardless of who they voted for. Thanks city of Evanston for record voter turnout. Ask that council members and constituents be patient with her as a new alderman. Watch Adjornment Mayor Hagerty called for a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.