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Evanston,
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, February 14, 2011
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Roll Call: Alderman Jean -Baptiste
Alderman Grover
Alderman Wynne
Alderman Rainey
Alderman Wilson
Alderman Burrus
Alderman Holmes
Alderman Fiske
Alderman Tendam
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Mayor opened the Regular Session of the City Council at 9:01 p.m. after the Roll Call
that demonstrated a qucrum was present.
Mayor Public Announcements
The Mayor announced the resignation of Alderman Jean -Baptiste as he moves forward
as an appointment of Circuit Judge. Alderman Jean -Baptiste then stood after a rousing
round of applauses and told everyone his service was one of love and that he would miss
being an Alderman and sitting on the Council since 2001. The Mayor then stated she
would be talking with the residents of the ward to get there ideas and suggestions of who
to appoint in his vacancy. She also mentioned the certificate that was received from the
Haitian Congress for outstanding support during the earthquake relief efforts.
City Manager Public Announcements and Presentations
Saved by the Belt Awards were presented by Chief of Police Eddington, who also gave a
short description of each awardees' experience in wearing their seatbelts. Mrs. Park
Wallace and her 9 month old daughter Sophia avoided serious injuries because of their
seat belts being in use. Mr. Johnathan Kyberg was safely strapped in his cars' seat belt
when his car slide on ice hit a tree and flipped over onto the roof. He too was able to walk
away unscathed due to wearing of his seat belt.
Women Out Walking (WOW) Kickoff — March 19th at 8 am at ETHS was presented by Ms.
Evonda Thomas, Director of Evanston Health Department. It is a twelve week program
full of many various activities.
Volunteer Website Launch was introduced by Ms. Mary Beth -Schroder and her co-
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workers are Mary Collins, Community Service Coordinator at ETHS, and Natalie Furlett,
Northwestern University Associate Director of Student Involvement, finally Ms. Shanee
Jackson, Volunteer Coordinator for the City of Evanston. Ms. Jackson then demonstrated
how anyone could register to volunteer on the website, and the various categories one
could choose from.
Presentation Regarding Senior Services was presented by Mr. Doug Gaynor, Director of
Parks, Recreation and Community Services, and before sitting down he introduced Mr.
Joe & Mrs. Carol Levy. He also introduced Ms. Christina Ferraro to come and give the
report and update on the Senior Citizen Services offered by the City of Evanston. She
introduced Ms. Lesile Wilson, Program Director for persons 55 and older, Ms. Karen
Hawk, Program Director for evening and weekend Programs, and Ms. Audrey Thompson,
the Regional Ombudsman for the City.
Communications: City Clerk
City Clerk announced the numerous calls from citizens of Evanston who phoned to
congratulate the City in its snow removal services. The City Clerk also announced the
relocation of the Vital Records Department from the ground floor of the Lorraine H.
Morton Civic Center to the City Clerk's Office on the first floor of the same building.
Citizen Comment
These persons spoke on item P5:
Gladys N. Bryer, 550 Sheridan Sq. spoke of the plan to reduce the green house gas
emissions.
Page Finnegan, 525 Elmwood spoke on the Green Building Ordinance, representing the
Evanston Environmental Committee.
Jeff Smith, 2724 Harrison questioned the ad hoc decision making techniques without
coming to the groups that were created to research the issues.
Those speaking on item A6:
Mike Vasilko, 2728 Reese Ave. was asking for clarification of the proposed numbers
being added to the City's budget for the total debt.
Junad Rizki, spoke on various issues which included: 1) unnecessary job positions
Items not approved on Consent Aqenda:
(A6)Resolution 11-R-11 Authorizinq an Increase to the FY2011 Citv of Evanston
Budqet to a New Total of $198.910,258.00
Resolution 11-R-11 amending the 2011 Budget accompanies the request to fund the
final portion of the Capital Improvements Plan through General Obligation Bonds. It
also increases the Economic Development Fund Budget by $250,000.00. The increase
in the Economic Development Fund will provide more resources for the Business
Attraction/Expansion Incentives. Resolution 11-R-11 increases he City's FY2011
budget by $5,328,500.00, from $193,581,758.00 to $198,910,258.00.
For Action
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(A8)Ordinance 15-0-11, Amendinq Civil Service Commission Rules
Staff requests consideration of Ordinance 15-0-11, which amends the Civil Service
Commission Rules (the "Rules") as provided in Section 2-3-6 of the City Code. First,
the Ordinance amends Rule IV, Selection and Testing, § (A) Application Process, to
allow the City to charge the applicant with a reasonable fee for the examination.
Second, the Ordinance amends Rule IV, Selection and Testing, § (C) Rejection of
Applications, to amend the age restriction to allow twenty (20) years old applicants,
although no one will be formally appointed until he/she reaches the age of twenty-one
(21). Finally, the Ordinance amends Rule IV, Selection and Testing, (amended) § (D)
Examinations, in order to grant two (2) resident preference points to City of Evanston
Fire Department candidates for entrance examinations.
For Introduction
(P1)Approval of Plat of Re -Subdivision for 2408 Orrington Avenue, Former Site of
Kendall Colleqe
Staff recommends approval of the proposed plat of re -subdivision of the former site of
Kendall College — the block bounded by Orrington Avenue, Colfax Street, Sherman
Avenue, and Lincoln Street and also referred to as 2408 Orrington Avenue — into
nineteen single-family lots as shown in the plat dated November 3, 2010, to City Council
for approval. This item was held in Committee on January 24, 2011.
For Action
(P2)Ordinance 11-0-11, acceptinq the Dedication of Public Allevs as a Product of
Approval of a Plat of Subdivision for 2408 Orrinqton, the Former site of Kendall
Colleqe
Staff recommends approval conditional upon the developer committing to construct the
proposed alleys as indicated in the attached Public Alley Construction Agreement, to be
recorded with the Plat. The developer also commits to construct other proposed public
infrastructure and protect trees as proposed. The cost of constructing alleys for the
proposed subdivision is a developer responsibility. Ordinance 11-0-11 accepts the
dedication of public alleys included in the proposed plat of subdivision for 2408
Orrington. If the plat is approved on February 14, 2011 then Ordinance 11-011 should
be introduced. This item was held in Committee on January 24, 2011.
For Introduction
(P3)Approval of Plat of Subdivision for 12 Millburn Park
Staff recommends approval of a subdivision of two lots of record, one zoning lot held in
common ownership, to comply with the zoning ordinance. Site Plan and Appearance
Review Committee approved subdivision, noting that any egress to Lot 2 would need to
come from Milburn Park and not Sheridan Road.
For Action
(P5) Ordinance 17-0-11 Codifying and Amending Ordinance 14-0-09 "Green
Building Ordinance"
Staff recommends passage of Ordinance 17-0-11, Codifying and Amending
Ordinance 14-0-09, as Amended by Ordinance 124-0-09. This amendment
provides for an alternate compliance with the City's goal of Leadership in Energy
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and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification on buildings/construction
falling under this regulation.
For Introduction
(P6) Ordinance 07-0-11 Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant at 824
Clark Street in the D2 Downtown Retail Core Zoning District
Staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals recommend the adoption of ordinance 7-
0-11, granting a special use permit for the operation of a type 2 restaurant at 824
Clark Street. ZBA recommends allowing the proposed business to operate until,
2 AM on Friday and Saturday nights, while staff recommends that the store
operate until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights, due to nearby residential
development, with deliveries allowed until 1 AM. Ordinance 7-0-11 was
introduced at the January 24, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
(1-111) Approval of Township of Evanston January 2011 Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends City Council approval of the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of
January 2011 in the amount of $76,308.98.
For Action
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1)Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 24, 2010
(M2)Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 31, 2010
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS
(Al)City of Evanston Payroll through 1/30/11 $2,270,129.52
(A2)City of Evanston Bills through 2/15/11 $3,987,810.05
City of Evanston Credit Card Bills through 12/31/10 $ 73, 145.63
(A3.1)Approval of 1-Year Contract Extension for Inspections and Repairs for
Heavv Fire Apparatus Vehicles (RFP 10-781
Staff recommends City Council approval of a one year contract extension to Wirfs
Industries (4201 West Main Street, Mc Henry, IL) in the amount of $163,000.00 for the
coming year to provide required annual inspections and repairs for heavy fire apparatus
vehicles (RFP 10-78). Funding for this service is provided by account 7710.65060,
"Material to Maintain Autos" which has a budget of $910,000.00. These estimated
expenditures in the amount of $163,000.00 represent 17.9% of this budget.
For Action
(A3.2)Approval of Contract for Watercraft Maintenance and Repair Services Bid 11-
51
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Staff recommends City Council approval of the lowest responsive and responsible bid for
Watercraft Maintenance and Repair Services (Bid 11-51) to Full Throttle Marine
Incorporated (45 Baker Road, Lake Bluff, IL) in the amount of $31,860.00 for the period
of April 15, 2011 through April 14, 2012. Funding provided by the Fleet Services Fund for
Major Maintenance, Material to Maintain Autos 7710.65060. The 2010-2011 Budget for
Materials to Maintain Autos is $950,000.00. The allocation for these services within the
budget is $35,000.00.
For Action
(A3.3)Approval of Recvcle Vehicle Purchase
Staff recommends approval for the purchase of a recycle vehicle in the amount of
$153,170.00 from Transchicago Truck Group (776 N. York Road, Elmhurst, IL) via State
Bid Contract #4015598. Funding is provided from the Fleet Services Capital Outlay
Budget for Automotive Equipment (7720.65550) for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
$190,000.00 has been allocated for this purchase. The total cost of $153,170.00 is
approximately 81 % of the budgeted amount for this purchase. Funding will be provided
from two sources. The Fleet Capital Outlay Budget will provide $98,170.00 with the
remaining $55,000.00 provided by a grant from the Illinois Recycling Grants Program,
Grant # 10-442005 sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic
Opportunity.
For Action
(A3.4)Approval of Agreement for Wholesale Water Sales Enqineerinq Services
JRFP 11-411
Staff recommends City Council approval of an agreement to provide engineering
services associated with wholesale water sales (RFP 11-41) to Camp Dresser & McKee
(CDM) Inc. (125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 600, Chicago, IL) in the not -to -exceed
amount of $56,094. Funding will be provided from the Water Fund, Account
7125.62180. This account has an annual allocation of $50,000 for these services. This
contract is awarded for one year and can be renewed in one year extensions at the
City's discretion.
For Action
(A3.5)Approval of Contract for Supply of Aluminum Sulfate (Bid 11-471
Staff recommends City Council approval to award a contract for the purchase of
aluminum sulfate (Bid No. 11-47) to USALCO (1120 Middle River Road, Baltimore, MD
21220) in the amount of $179,103.60. Funding for this work will be from the Water
Fund, Account 7110. This account has a budget of $420,665 allocated for the purchase
of chemicals utilized in the water treatment process.
For Action
(A3.6)Approval of Contract Award for the 1964 Filter Addition Rehabilitation
Proiect (Bid 11-39)
Staff recommends City Council approval to award a contract for the 1964 Filter Addition
Rehabilitation project (Bid No. 11-39) to Keno and Sons Construction Company (33
North Waukegan Road, Suite 204, Lake Bluff, IL) in the amount of $3,433,285. Funding
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for this work will be from the Water Fund, Account 733048. This account has a budget
allocation of $4,100,000 ($2,900,000 in FY 2011 and $1,200,000 in FY 2012).
For Action
(A3.7)Approval of Pre -qualification of Contractors for Cured -In -Place Pipe
Rehabilitation of Sewers Mains (RFQ 11-40)
Staff recommends approval of American Pipe Liners, Inc. (310 W. Grand Lake Blvd,
West Chicago, IL), Insituform Technologies, USA, Inc. (17988 Edison Ave.,
Chesterfield, MO), Kenny Construction Company (2215 Sanders Rd., Northbrook, IL),
Michels Corporation (817 W. Main St., Brownsville, WI), SAK Construction, LLC. (102
N. Cool Springs Rd., O'Fallon MO), Utility Service Authority, LLC, (6001 Schooner Dr.,
Belleville, MI), and Visu-Sewer, Inc. (W230 N4855 Betker Drive, Pewaukee, WI), as pre -
qualified contractors to perform Cured -In -Place Pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation in the City's
sewer system for a three-year period (2011, 2012 and 2013).
For Action
(A3.8)Anproval of Contract for Comprehensive Parking Garage Repair Proiect
Staff recommends award of the 2011 Comprehensive Parking Garage Repair Project to
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (330 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL) at a total
cost of $202,350.00. Funding provided by FY 2011 CIP budget of $2,100,000 (CIP
#416138 established by the Parking Fund and allocated for these repairs)
For Action
(A3.9)Approval of Renewal of Annual Oracle (IRIS) Maintenance and Support
Agreement
Staff recommends City Council approval to renew the annual sole source maintenance
and support agreement for the term March 1, 2011 through February 28, 2012 with the
Oracle Corporation (20 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA) for the City's Integrated Resource
Information System (IRIS) software, in the amount of $140,800.00. Payments to Oracle
Corporation are made quarterly, in four equal payments of $35,200. There is no
increase from the prior year. Funding is provided in the Computer Licensing and
Support operating account in the Information Technology Division, Account:
1555.62340.
For Action
(A3.10Anproval of"Letter of Intent" to the Temperature Equipment Corporation for
Main Library Coolinq Chiller Replacement Proiect
Staff recommends approval to issue a letter of intent to the Temperature Equipment
Corporation (TEC) (17725 Volbrecht Rd., Lansing, IL) for the Main Library Chiller
Replacement Project as proposed in the current 2010-2011 CIP. In order to proceed
with this project, staff requires approval to issue a letter of intent to TEC to build Carrier
HVAC Chiller equipment required for the project. The equipment purchase price of
$149,198.00 will be incorporated into the project's general construction contract
scheduled for bidding this month. Funding is provided by 2010-2011 CIP account
#415950 for $30,000 and the 2011 CIP account #415950 of $275,000.
For Action
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(A4)Resolution 8-R-11 Authorizina the Lease of 2022 Central Street. Evanston to
Patio. Inc. d/b/a Perennials
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 8-R-11 authorizing the lease
between the City of Evanston and Patio, Inc. doing business as Perennials for the
storefront at 2022 Central Street, Evanston adjacent to the North Branch of the
Evanston Public Library for the period from March 1, 2011 through February 28, 2014.
The monthly rental rates will be: $2,900 for the term from March 1, 2011 through
February 29, 2012; $3,000 from March 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013; and $3,100
from March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014.
For Action
(A6) Resolution 11-R-11 Authorizina an Increase to the FY2011 Citv of Evanston
Budget to a New Total of $198,928,176
Resolution 11-R-11 amending the 2011 Budget accompanies the request to fund
the final portion of the Capital Improvements Program through General
Obligation Bonds. It also increases the Economic Development Fund Budget by
$250,000, and includes an increase for Special Service Area #4 of $17,918
which was included in the tax levy adopted on December 13, 2010. Resolution
11-R-11 increases the City's FY2011 budget by $5,346,418, from $193,581,758
to $198,928,176.
For Action
(A5)Resolution 10-R-11 Approving the General Obligation Debt Funded Capital
Improvements Proqram
The City Council approved the Capital Improvements Plan on 11-22-10, with the
exception of the General Obligation Debt funded projects. Staff presented a summary
of these projects at the City Council Meeting on 01-10-11, at which time the City Council
requested additional information and directed the City Manager to reduce the proposal
by approximately $1,000,000. Resolution 10-R-11 contains the recommendation of the
City Manager, which reduces the General Obligation Debt funding request by
approximately $1,000,000.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P4)Ordinance 16-0-11. an Amendment to Ordinance 17-0-09. Extending the Date
by 90 Days that a Buildinq Permit must be obtained
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 16-0-11, an amendment to Ordinance 17-0-
09 to allow for an additional 90 days for Roycemore School to obtain a building permit.
The new deadline will be June 1, 2011 instead of March 1, 2011.
For Introduction
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OTHER COMMITTEES
(01)Resolution 9-R-11. Amending certain paragraphs of Citv Council Rule 2.1
Rules Committee recommends approval of Resolution 9-R-11, which amends the City
Council Rules for Order of Business at Council meetings by reversing the order of
Paragraphs C and D. Upon passage of this resolution, Paragraph C will read: Citizen
Comment and Paragraph D will read: Special Order of Business.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
For Appointment to:
Arts Council
Aaron Adams
Arts Council
James Janssen
Commission on Aging
Ampy Basa
Commission on Aging
Pauline Dembicki
Mental Health Board
John Barfield
Public Art Committee
Judith S. Cohen
Utilities (formerly Energy) Commission
Nick Fracasso
Utilities (formerly Energy) Commission
Marcella Landis
Alderman Rainey motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda, and it was seconded.
A Roll Call vote was taken with a result of 9-0. The Consent Agenda was approved.
Discussion of items not approved on Consent Agenda:
(A6)Resolution 11-R-11 Authorizing an Increase to the FY2011 Citv of Evanston
Budget to a New Total of $198.910.258.00
Resolution 11-R-11 amending the 2011 Budget accompanies the request to fund the
final portion of the Capital Improvements Plan through General Obligation Bonds. It
also increases the Economic Development Fund Budget by $250,000.00. The increase
in the Economic Development Fund will provide more resources for the Business
Attraction/Expansion Incentives. Resolution 11-R-11 increases he City's FY2011
budget by $5,328,500.00, from $193,581,758.00 to $198,910,258.00.
For Action
Alderman Holmes motioned for approval with no second, but the City Manager spoke up
to ask Mr. Lyons to come and speak to the concern and explain how the increase fits into
the overall budgets debt. Mr. Lyons stated we were retiring more debt this year than we
are issuing. Finally a second was obtained and a Roll Call vote was taken with a 9-0
result and the Resolution passed.
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(A8)Ordinance 15-0-11, Amendinq Civil Service Commission Rules
Staff requests consideration of Ordinance 15-0-11, which amends the Civil Service
Commission Rules (the "Rules") as provided in Section 2-3-6 of the City Code. First,
the Ordinance amends Rule IV, Selection and Testing, § (A) Application Process, to
allow the City to charge the applicant with a reasonable fee for the examination.
Second, the Ordinance amends Rule IV, Selection and Testing, § (C) Rejection of
Applications, to amend the age restriction to allow twenty (20) years old applicants,
although no one will be formally appointed until he/she reaches the age of twenty-one
(21). Finally, the Ordinance amends Rule IV, Selection and Testing, (amended) § (D)
Examinations, in order to grant two (2) resident preference points to City of Evanston
Fire Department candidates for entrance examinations.
For Introduction
Alderman Holmes motioned to suspend the rules and it was seconded. A Roll Call vote
resulted in a 9-0 approval and it passed. She then motioned for approval and a second
was given. A Roll Call vote was taken with a 9-0 result for approval and the Ordinance
passed.
(P1)APDroval of Plat of Re -Subdivision for 2408 Orrington Avenue, Former Site of
Kendall Colleqe
Staff recommends approval of the proposed plat of re -subdivision of the former site of
Kendall College — the block bounded by Orrington Avenue, Colfax Street, Sherman
Avenue, and Lincoln Street and also referred to as 2408 Orrington Avenue — into
nineteen single-family lots as shown in the plat dated November 3, 2010, to City Council
for approval. This item was held in Committee on January 24, 2011.
For Action
Alderman Jean -Baptiste motioned for approval and a second was received. He
then stated the request was voted in committee to keep the request in Council
until the next Council meeting. Mr. Farrar stated the proposal is not the same that was
presented in the beginning and staff will report further on the proposal.
(P2)Ordinance 11-0-11, acceptinq the Dedication of Public Allevs as a Product of
Approval of a Plat of Subdivision for 2408 Orrington, the Former site of Kendall
College
Staff recommends approval conditional upon the developer committing to construct the
proposed alleys as indicated in the attached Public Alley Construction Agreement, to be
recorded with the Plat. The developer also commits to construct other proposed public
infrastructure and protect trees as proposed. The cost of constructing alleys for the
proposed subdivision is a developer responsibility. Ordinance 11-0-11 accepts the
dedication of public alleys included in the proposed plat of subdivision for 2408
Orrington. If the plat is approved on February 14, 2011 then Ordinance 11-011 should
be introduced. This item was held in Committee on January 24, 2011.
For Introduction
Alderman Jean -Baptiste motioned for approval of introduction with a second. A second
concern was whether the City should buy the alley from the owner. A voice vote was
taken with a unanimous result and the Ordinance was introduced.
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(P3)Approval of Plat of Subdivision for 12 Milburn Park
Staff recommends approval of a subdivision of two lots of record, one zoning lot held in
common ownership, to comply with the zoning ordinance. Site Plan and Appearance
Review Committee approved subdivision, noting that any egress to Lot 2 would need to
come from Milburn Park and not Sheridan Road.
For Action
Alderman Jean -Baptiste motioned for approval with a second. The decision was to hold
the proposal in committee.
(P5) Ordinance 17-0-11 Codifying and Amending Ordinance 14-0-09 "Green
Building Ordinance"
Staff recommends passage of Ordinance 17-0-11, Codifying and Amending
Ordinance 14-0-09, as Amended by Ordinance 124-0-09. This amendment
provides for an alternate compliance with the City's goal of Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification on buildings/construction
falling under this regulation.
For Introduction
Alderman Jean -Baptiste motioned for approval with corrections and it was seconded.
Alderman Burrus stated her disappointment with the City staff and the City Manager in
their efforts to change the Ordinance without talking to the committees that were formed
to research the issue.
(P6) Ordinance 07-0-11 Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant at 824
Clark Street in the D2 Downtown Retail Core Zoning District
Staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals recommend the adoption of ordinance 7-
0-11, granting a special use permit for the operation of a type 2 restaurant at 824
Clark Street. ZBA recommends allowing the proposed business to operate until,
2 AM on Friday and Saturday nights, while staff recommends that the store
operate until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights, due to nearby residential
development, with deliveries allowed until 1 AM. Ordinance 7-0-11 was
introduced at the January 24, 2011 City Council meeting.
For Action
Alderman Fiske moved to have the Ordinance approved with amendments to the time of
operation. A Roll Call vote was taken that resulted in a 9-0 acceptance.
(111) Approval of Township of Evanston January 2011 Bills
Township of Evanston Supervisor recommends City Council approval of the
Township of Evanston bills, payroll, and medical payments for the month of
January 2011 in the amount of $76,308.98.
For Action
Call of the Wards:
Ward 2 Alderman Jean -Baptiste, stated it was a great honor serving the community and
how much he loved being here and that he will miss being here as an Alderman. He
also commented on the support of the staff and even though he is moving on he will be
around.
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Ward 3 Alderman Wynne stated they will miss Alderman Jean -Baptiste eloquence.
She also congratulated the owner of "Few Spirits"' for staying until the end of the
meeting.
Ward 4 Alderman Wilson thanked the staff for all of their work during the snow
Emergency.
Ward 5 Alderman Holmes, stated she was not ready to cry yet and would wait until the
next Council meeting to say good -by to Alderman Jean -Baptiste. She also announced
her next ward meeting (02/17/2011) with guest speaker Mr. Joe McRae, Assistant City
Manager, Police Chief Eddington, and Fire Chief Klaiber. They will be sharing their
views on the 3-1-1 initiative and other pertinent info.
Ward 6 Alderman Tendam thanked staff for their snow removal expertise as well as
announcing a ward meeting on March 2 at the Presbyterian Homes in the James room
at 7:00 p.m.
Ward 7 Alderman Grover stated Alderman Jean -Baptiste was her favorite, and she
wished her husband a happy Valentine's Day. She announced the birth of her
granddaughter tonight in Evanston.
Ward 8 Alderman Rainey stated she did not have a good snow story as others. She
also stated Alderman Jean -Baptiste is her second favorite.
Ward 9 Alderman Burrus wanted to thank the Public Works Department for the snow
removal efforts. She also congratulated Alderman Jean -Baptiste, and then mentioned
the 9th ward meeting for February 22"d in the Piccolo Theater 7:00 p.m.
Ward 1 Alderman Fiske stated she was pleased with the efforts of Public Works in their
efforts of the snow removal process. Her ward meeting will be the downtown Library
from 7-9 p.m.
Alderman Wilson moved to have the City Council to convene into an Executive Session
to discuss, Litigation, Real Estate and minutes. A Roll Call vote was taken with a 9-0
approval for adjournment into Executive Session. The meeting was closed at 10:50
p.m.
Rodney Greene
City Clerk
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