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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
. COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, October 21, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Alderman Braithwaite
Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
Mayor Tisdahl called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order after a Roll Call
confirmation of a quorum.
Mayor Public Announcements
The Mayor had no public announcements.
City Manager Public Announcements
The City Manager had no announcements.
Communications: City Clerk
The City Clerk had no communications.
Citizen Comment:
Junad Rizki, stated the mess that the water department finds itself in, and instead of
attempting to dissolve the Township Wally should direct his attention to repairing the
water system and not the Township.
Allison Stark, chair of the Mental Health Board wanted clarification for the allocation to
the Mental Board in the annual budget of the City which shows a lower amount
proposed. She asked the City to reconsider the proposed budget to look at the
discrepancies and to correct them.
Non -Agenda items:
Junad Rizki, 2784 Sheridan stated the numbers in the budget are not together, and the
appointment should be an appointment from the community. He also stated the Council
is not overseeing the City or Town and_ is making a mess of things.
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Mary Baker, stated she is disheartened with the way the electors are left out of the
decisions concerning the Township.
Betty Ester, 2031 Church Street questioned the appointment of Mr. Bobkiewicz as the
Township Supervisor. Alderman Holmes spoke out and asked Mrs. Ester to state the
motion in its entirety since she made the motion, which Mrs. Ester did. Mrs. Ester then
quoted the ILCS law concerning the Public Aid Code article 6. She finalized by stating
the blacks have no respect or justice from the Council.
Precilla Giles, 1829 Ashland Ave. stated she is disappointed with the way the City is
set up, where the Council members also serve as Trustees of the Township. In her
opinion poses a conflict of interest.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Presentation
No formal City Council action will be taken regarding the FY2014 Budget. Budget
documents are available here:
httr)://www.citvofevanston.ora/citv-budciet/
For Discussion
Mayor Tisdahl called upon the City Manager to present the proposed Fiscal Year 2014
Budget for discussion as will be presented by Mr. Bobkiewicz.
City Manager Bobkiewicz stated the budget will be presented in three parts, starting
with Mr. Marty Lyons and his staff presenting the City budget, General Fund and the
Operating Funds; Ms. Karen Danczak-Lyons, Director of the Library will present the
status of the library tonight. He then stated he would come back at a later date to
present the third part which will be the Town of Evanston's Fiscal 2014 Budget. He also
stated with this budget there will be no significant changes or layoffs in this budget.
Mr. Lyons then allowed Mr. Gergits, Finance Manager came forward to present his input
to the city's budget. Alderman Rainey requested an additional column showing the most
recent year to date revenue. Mr. Gergits then showed a power -point presentation of the
budget for the City. Mr. Gergits and then Mr. Dieter included their portion of the power -
point presentation of the proposed 2014 Budget and this complete presentation can .be
viewed on the City's website.
Council concerns:
1. Police and Fire Pension Fund
2. Eliminating debt not being a priority
3. Increased taxes in various entities
4.. Increased fees (water, yard waste stickers, containers, parking/towing, library)
5. Moving Van permit fee (have any funds been collected)
6. Ticket fines increase
7. Wood recycling revenue/cost effectiveness
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Karen Danczak-Lyons, Director of Evanston Public Library gave her power -point
presentation of the services they provide for the community. She shared the ideas of
taking their services outside of the library walls, as they go into the community with
reading sessions. They give teens opportunities to volunteer and they gain experience
in assisting them in applying for employment.
Concerns of the Council: ' -
1 . Clarification of the Levy funds
-2. The extra property tax on the community
3. The comparisons with other communities to Evanston
4. How do we measure the Library's resource to the low-income families?
5. What are the total budget numbers and how do they compare with other
communities?
6. Looking at partnerships with Northwestern
Mr. Bobkiewicz stated they will entertain additional questions and will be prepared to
have those answers at the next Council meeting.
Mayor Tisdahl stated after reading the Township Officials of Illinois Handbook, she
failed to swear in the City Manager as the Township Supervisor as the Acting Township
Supervisor. She then proceeded to give the oath of office to the City Manager
Call of the Wards:
Ward #4, Alderman Wilson had no report.
Ward #5, Alderman Holmes had no report.
Ward #6, Alderman Tendam announced a 6th ward meeting this Thursday at 7 P.M. at
Three Crowns Center.
Ward #7 Alderman Grover had no report
Ward #8, Alderman Rainey had no report.
Ward #9, Alderman Burrus had no report.
Ward #1, Alderman Fiske announced the death of Bob Atkins.
Ward #2, Alderman Braithwaite had no report.
Ward #3, Alderman Wynne had no report.
A motion for adjournment was made and seconded and was affirmed by a unanimous
voice vote, and the meeting ended at 10:10 P.M.
Submitted by,
Hon. Rodney Greene, MMC
City Clerk of Evanston
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