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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.
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City Manager’s Public Announcements
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City Clerk’s Communications
Clerk Reid announced the City Clerk’s office is now open 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM, during the
week.
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Public Comment
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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
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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.
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Ward 3: Alderman Wynne thanks voters, family, and friends for support.
Hopes for Evanston to continue flourishing economically and become one of the
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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.
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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.
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Ward 6: Alderman Suffredin thanks family for their strong support and dedication.
Looks forward to working with new council.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.