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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, April 13, 2015
Roll Call: Alderman Fiske Alderman Grover
Alderman Wilson Alderman Rainey
Alderman Holmes Alderman Burrus
Alderman Tendam
Absent: Alderman Barithwaite and Alderman Wynne
Presiding: Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Tisdahl on Monday, April
13, 2015 at 7:50 pm in the Council Chamber.
Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations:
Mayor Tisdahl announced that this was Alderman Burrus ’ last day on the council and
presented her with flowers and award for her years of service with the City. The Mayor
gave each Aldermen the opportunity to speak and they thanked Alderman Burrus for her
years of service as a member of the Evanston City Council. Mayor Tisdahl announced
that the month of April is National Fair Housing month and that April12-18 is National
Library and National Volunteer week. The Mayor also mentioned that the City of
Evanston won the Earth Hour Capital 2015 of the USA from the World Wild Life
Foundation.
City Manager Public Announcements:
Erika Storlie, Deputy City Manager, introduced Paul D’Agostino, Assistant Director of
Public Works/Forestry, who announced that community members are invited to
participate in the City's “Clean up, Evanston" event in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day
on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mr. D’Agostino also announced that the
City of Evanston has been awarded the Tree City USA for the 31st consecutive year. Mr.
D’Agostino presented Mayor Tisdhal with the 2014 Tree City USA award.
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Citizen Comment:
Junad Rizki - Expressed his concerns regarding the Harley Clarke Mansion and the City
Council approving $900,000 for a fog house renovation. He also stated that the City of
Evanston will lose $5 million dollars on the 1517 Maple agreement.
Betty Ester – Expressed her disapproval regarding the agreement between the City of
Evanston and North Shore Contractors. She believes that the building should be sold on
the open market to help with some of the City’s debt.
Jeanne Lindwall – Feels that there is a current disconnection between the City
Manager, City Staff and Council Members and the Evanston residents. She believes that
it’s important to focus on capital improvements around the City instead of focusing on the
sale of the lakefront property.
Mary Rosinski – Reiterated the statements of Jeanne Lindwall regarding the lake front
property. She announced that the Dajae Coleman foundation award is on May 3rd and
tickets are $40 which can be purchased online. There will be scholarships of $1000 each
that will be given out to children who are freshmen. She also stated that this is
Telecommunications week in Evanston from April 12-18.
Carl Bova - Stated that some of the estimates that he has seen from the City of
Evanston’s website are grossly exaggerated. He feels that the City should redevelop the
Harley Clark Mansion on an as needed basis. Mr. Bova also expressed his concerns
regarding 1571 Maple. He feels that the code requirement for on-site parking serves a
broader community.
Peggy Tarr – Expressed her concerns about not receiving a response from Chief
Eddington regarding her letter on whether the Police Department will or will not respond
to complaints regarding the noise from Revolution X. She also informed the Council that
Revolution X will be closing at the end of May and they blamed some of the residents for
this decision according to the Revolution X website.
Barbara Janes – Stated that she has attended several City Council and the Harley
Clarke Committee meetings and that the city staff has failed to provide information to the
public to help make informed decisions regarding the future of the Harley Clarke Mansion
and surrounding park land.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Resolution 38-R-15 Commending Alderman Coleen Burrus for Her Years of
Service as a Member of the Evanston City Council.
For Action
Alderman Burrus stated that the decision to move away from Evanston and
resign as the 9th ward Alderman was a difficult decision to make. She thanked
her fellow council members, city staff, city manager, and her 9th ward residents
for all of their support. Alderman Burrus also thanked her husband Dave and
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Brother Bo for their support during her time in Evanston.
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 23, 2015.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through March 22, 2015 $2,619,595.20
(A2) FY2015 City of Evanston Bills – April 14, 2015 $4,519,484.79
Credit Card Activity through February 28, 2015 $ 115,676.51
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A3.1) Approval of the Contract with Krave LLC to Operate Concessions at the
Evanston Lakefront
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract between the City of Evanston and Krave LLC (710 Madison St,
Evanston) for the Church and Clark Street food & drink stand and the lakefront
mobile concessions (Lighthouse, Clark St., Greenwood St., South Blvd. and Lee
Street) for the 2015 season. Krave LLC will pay the City $14,500 for the privilege
of the 2015 permit, which is an increase of $3,000 from last year. There is an
option to renew for 2016, which makes the total contract value $29,000.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A3.2) Approval of Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA)
2015 Membership Dues
Staff recommends City Council approval for payment of the 2015 Fire and Public
Works Departments’ NIPSTA (2300 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL) membership
fees in the amount of $23,545. Funding is provided by the Fire Department
budget (Account 2305.62360) for both the Fire and Public Works Departments.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A3.3) Approval of Engineering Services Agreement with CDM Smith for
Rehabilitation of the Water Plant’s 1914 and 1924 Clearwells (RFP 15-20)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement for the Engineering Services for Rehabilitation of Water Plant 1914
and 1924 Clearwells with CDM Smith (125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 600,
Chicago, IL) in the not-to-exceed amount of $76,719. Funding is provided by
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Water Fund (Account 513.71.7330.62140 - 733128), with a budget for finished
water storage improvements of $2,000,000 for FY 2015.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A3.4) Approval of Contract Award to Filotto Construction, Inc., for 2015 Animal
Shelter Roof Replacement (Bid 15-11)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for the 2015 Animal Shelter Roof Replacement project with Filotto Construction,
Inc. (2111 Oakland Avenue, Crest Hill, IL) in the amount of $21,100. Funding is
provided by Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget for Animal Shelter
Renovations (Project Account 416435.65510).
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
A3.5) Approval of 2015 MFT Street Resurfacing Construction Contract with A.
Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. (Bid 15-14)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract for the 2015 MFT Street Resurfacing Project with A. Lamp Concrete
Contractors Inc. (1900 Wright Blvd., Schaumburg, IL) in the amount of
$1,378,359.40. Funding will be provided by the approved 2015 Motor Fuel Tax
Fund (Account 100.26.5096.66515).
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A3.6) Approval of Purchase of Unique Paving Material (Cold Patch) from Peter
Baker & Son
Staff recommends City Council authorize the purchase of Unique Paving Material
(Cold Patch or UPM) for street maintenance from Peter Baker & Son (1349
Rockland Road Lake Bluff, IL) in the amount of $50,000. Funding is provided by
the FY2015 General Fund Street and Alley budget (Account 100.26.2670.65055)
in the amount of $35,000 and the Water Fund budget (Account
510.71.7115.65051) in the amount of $15,000. Peter Baker & Son was the
successful bid winner of the joint purchase let by the North Shore Municipal
Consortium, and will extend last year’s price for 2015.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A3.7) Approval of Contract Renewal with CarQuest for Auto Parts
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a final,
one (1) year renewal of the purchasing agreement for general auto parts from
Carquest (2312 Main Street, Evanston, IL) in the amount of $60,000. Funding is
provided by the Fleet Fund (Account 600.26.7710.65060) which has a FY2015
budget of $920,829.
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For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A3.8) Approval of Purchase of Trees and Planting Services for Spring Planting
from Suburban Tree Consortium
Staff recommends City Council approval to purchase 294 trees and planting
services for 150 trees from Suburban Tree Consortium (STC) in the amount of
$80,524.76. Funding is provided by the General Fund (Account
100.26.2655.65005), which is budgeted for $115,000 for the FY2015 spring and
fall planting seasons, and the remainder through the “Replant Express,” program
which allows residents to pay the full cost to have a tree planted immediately.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A4) Approval of Change Order No. 3 for 48-Inch Diameter Water Intake
Improvements (Bid 14-04)
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Change
Order No. 3 for the 48-Inch Diameter Water Intake Improvements with Lake Erie
Diving, Inc. (362 Blackbrook Road, Painesville, OH) in the amount of $41,074.
This change order will increase the contract amount from $1,403,122 to
$1,444,196. Funding is provided by the project contingency and $14,996 by the
Water Fund, from funds available within the FY2015 Budget.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A5) Approval of Letter of Commitment for Youth Organization Umbrella (Y.O.U.)
Street Outreach Program
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to sign a letter of
commitment for the Y.O.U. Street Outreach Program. As part of the grant
process Y.O.U has asked that the City sign a letter of commitment, by April 1,
2015, to provide our current level of participation in the program for another
granting cycle (4years). If funding is awarded in this new grant cycle, an
agreement would be brought to City Council for approval.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A6) Parks and Facilities 2016-2018 Draft Capital Improvement Plan
Staff recommends City Council refer the Parks and Facilities 2016 -2018 Draft
CIP Plan to the Parks & Recreation Board for review. Community feedback is
encouraged while the plan is at the Park and Recreation board. Once the board
has reviewed and provided feedback there will be an additional community
engagement component before the plan returns to the City Council in June for
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discussion.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A7) Resolution 41-R-15, Authorizing Amendment to the TIF Construction Loan
Agreement with Evanston North Shore Contractors Cooperative, LLC
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 41-R-15 authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the T IF Construction
Loan Agreement with the Evanston North Shore Contractors Cooperative, LLC
executed February 23, 2012.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A8) Resolution 37-R-15, Dempster Street Traffic Signal Modernization and
Coordination Project
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution 37-R-15 authorizing the
City Manager to execute the Local Agency Amendment #1 for Federal
Participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the
Dempster Street traffic signal modernization and coordination project. The total
cost for construction and construction engineering is $1,195,000, which is
$273,000 higher than the original estimate. Federal funding will increase by
$238,000. The City of Evanston share increases by $35,000 to a new total of
$240,000, which is still within the CIP budget for this project. Funding is provided
by CMAP and the Capital Improvement Fund (Project 415941).
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A9) Resolution 39-R-15, Authorizing an Right-of-Way Agreement with Unite
Private Networks for the Installation of Dark Fiber Optic Cable
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 39-R-15, authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate and execute a Right -of-Way Agreement with Unite
Private Networks-Illinois, LLC (UPN), of 120 S. Steward Rd., Liberty MO, for the
construction of a dark fiber communications network in the public right -of-way to
be leased by Evanston/Skokie School District 65.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A10) Ordinance 40-O-15 Authorizing City Manager to Execute a Lease
Agreement for City Owned Property at 1804 Maple Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 40-O-15 authorizing the
City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Pharmacann, LLC for the City
owned property at 1804 Maple Avenue. Pharmacann, LLC proposes to lease the
property to operate a medical cannabis dispensary in accordance with Public Act
098-0122 “The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act.”
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For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A11) Ordinance 44-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses for
Egg’Em on Clarke’s, Inc., dba Clarke’s, 720 Clark Street
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 44-O-15, which amends
Evanston City Code to decrease the number of authorized Class C liquor
licenses from twenty-two (22) to twenty-one (21). Egg’Em on Clarke’s, Inc., dba
Clarke’s (“Company”), 720 Clark Street, is not renewing its liquor license.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A12) Ordinance 45-O-15, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for
Mt. Prospect Venture, Inc., d/b/a Giordano’s Restaurant, 1527 Chicago
Avenue
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 45-O-15, which amends
Evanston City Code to decrease the number of authorized Class D liquor
licenses from fifty-one (51) to fifty (50) due to the closing of Mt. Prospect Venture,
Inc., d/b/a Giordano’s Restaurant (“Company”), 1527 Chicago Avenue.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A13) Ordinance 41-O-15, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6 By Creating the New
Class F-1 Liquor License
Local Liquor Commissioner provides a neutral recommendation to City Council
regarding the adoption of Ordinance 41-O-15. Ordinance 41-O-15 allows grocery
stores to sell alcohol for offsite consumption and sell beer and wine for onsite
consumption. This Ordinance provides the same requirements as grocery stores
holding the Class F liquor license, while adding provisions related to onsite
consumption.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A14) Ordinance 48-O-15, Increasing the Number of Class F-1 Liquor Licenses for
Whole Foods Market Group, Inc., d/b/a Whole Foods Market, 2748 Green
Bay Road
Local Liquor Commissioner provides a neutral recommendation to City Council
regarding the adoption of Ordinance 48-O-15, which amends Evanston City
Code to increase the number of authorized Class F-1 liquor licenses from zero
(0) to one (1), and permit issuance of a Class F license to Whole Foods Market
Group, Inc., d/b/a Whole Foods Market (“Company”), 2748 Green Bay Road.
This license will permit Company the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in grocery
stores in original packages for offsite consumption and onsite consumption of
beer and wine only to persons of at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
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(A15) Ordinance 46-O-15, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6-(P-1) to Allow for
Sale of Beer in Twenty-Two Ounce Containers for Off-Site Consumption
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 46-
O-15, which will amend the City Code to allow for sale of beer in twenty-two (22)
ounce containers for off-site consumption for the current Class P-1 liquor
licenses. The Local Liquor Control Board finds that twenty-two (22) ounce
containers are typical of the craft beer industry.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A16) Ordinance 47-O-15, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6 By Creating the New
Class P-3 Liquor License for Craft Wineries
Local Liquor Commissioner recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 47-
O-15, which allows craft wineries to sell wine for both on-site and off-site
consumption. This Ordinance imposes requirements onto craft wineries in a
similar and consistent manner as those requirements onto craft breweries.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A17) Ordinance 49-O-15, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6-(Z-3) and 3-4-6-(Z-4)
to Remove the Evanston Arts Center and Add the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural
Center as Authorized City-Owned Buildings for Special One-Day Liquor
Licenses
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Ordinance 49-O-15, which adds the
Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church Street, and removes the Evanston
Arts Center, 2603 Sheridan Road, as authorized City-owned buildings in
connection with special one-day liquor licenses, Class Z-3 and Class Z-4 liquor
licenses.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A18) Ordinance 38-O-15, Amending City Code Section 7-2-6(D), “Sidewalk
Cafes,” Allowing the Sale of Wine at Wine Shop/Enoteca Sidewalk Cafes
Staff recommends City Council consideration of Ordinance 38-O-15 which
amends the City Code to permit sidewalk cafes at business establishments that
operate a wine shop, also known as an enoteca. The current sidewalk café
ordinance only allows Type I and Type II restaurants to apply for a sidewalk café
permit.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(A19) Ordinance 24-O-15, Taxing Medical Marijuana
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Staff recommends the City Council adoption of Ordinance 24-O-15, which would
establish a tax on cannabis sales from a cultivation center to a dispensary. The
Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program, 410 ILCS 130/1
et seq. (the “Act) allows for the sale and use of medical cannabis in the State of
Illinois, subject to strict restrictions. The Act allows the City of Evanston to
impose a tax on the cultivation center for the privilege of cultivating medical
cannabis at a rate of 6% of the sales price per ounce. This ordinance was
introduced at the March 23, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(A20) Ordinance 29-O-15, Authorizing of the City Manager to Negotiate for the
Sale of City-Owned Real Property Located at 1821 Ridge Avenue
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 29-O-15, “Authorizing the City
Manager to Negotiate the Sale of City-Owned Real Property Located at 1821
Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.” The sale of City-owned real property is a two-
step process; an ordinance must be adopted to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate the sale of property followed by an ordinance at a later date that
authorizes the City Manager to execute a sales contract that memorializes said
negotiations. A two-thirds majority of City Council is required to adopt Ordinance
29-O-15. This ordinance was previously held in committee in order to revise
Ordinance 29-O-15 to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with other
potential purchasers of the property in addition to National Towel Service. This
ordinance was introduced at the March 23, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 43-O-15 Planned Development, 1620 Central Street
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 43 -O-15 for
Special Use approval of a Planned Development at 1620 Central Street. The
four-story (45-foot high) multiple-family residential building includes 47 dwelling
units and 54 parking spaces on site.
For Introduction
Approved on consent agenda
(P2) Ordinance 36-O-15, granting a Special Use for a Convenience Store and
accessory Type 2 Restaurant, Ad Val’s Sweet, at 900 Chicago Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
36-O-15 granting a special use permit for a Convenience Store and accessory
Type 2 Restaurant, Ad Val’s Sweet, in the C1a Commercial Mixed Use District.
The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the
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standards for a special use for this district. This ordinance was introduced at the
March 23, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(P3) Ordinance 37-O-15, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Epic
Burger, at 1622 Sherman Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend adoption of Ordinance
37-O-15 granting a special use permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, Epic Burger, in
the D3 Downtown Core Development District. The applicant has complied with all
zoning requirements, and meets all of the standards for a special use for this
district. This ordinance was introduced at the March 23, 2015 City Council
meeting.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(P5.1) Ordinance 20-O-15, Amending the Text of the Zoning Ordinance by
Enacting a New Section 6-15-17, “oDM Dempster-Main Overlay District”
This ordinance was introduced at the March 23, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
(P5.2) Ordinance 25-O-15, Amending the Zoning Map to Place Certain Properties
within the oDM Dempster-Main Overlay District
This ordinance was introduced at the March 23, 2015 City Council meeting.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
(H1) Resolution 35-R-15, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Artist Leases
for Space at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 35-R-15 authorizing The
City Manager to enter into four (4) new agreements for the artist leases for
spaces at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
For Action
Approved on consent agenda
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1) For Appointment to:
Commission on Aging Jessie Macdonald
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Economic Development Committee Ahmadou Drame
Ladd Arboretum Committee Tom Klitzkie
Mental Health Board Michael Pierce
Parks and Recreation Board Emily DeStefano
Plan Commission Simon Belisle
Plan Commission Peter Isaac
Public Safety Civil Service Commission Joan Hickman
Public Safety Civil Service Commission Keith Terry
Public Safety Civil Service Commission Salina Greene
Items not approved on the consent agenda:
(P4) Ordinance 22-O-15 Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Fences and
Invisible Pet Fences
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of the Zoning Ordinance
Text Amendment to modify Section 6 -4-6-7, Special Regulations Applicable to
Fences and Section 6-18-3, Definitions regarding zoning regulations for Invisible
Pet Fences. This ordinance was introduced at the March 23, 2015 City Council
meeting.
For Action
Motion was made and seconded for approval. Motion passed 6 -1 and Alderman
Fiske voted no.
(P6) Ordinance 19-O-15, Planned Development at 1571 Maple Avenue
The Plan Commission and staff recommend adoption of Ordinance 19 -O-15 for
Special Use approval of a Planned Development at 1571 Maple Avenue. The 12 -
story (133.3-foot high) mixed-use development includes 101 residential units,
3,696 square feet of commercial space and 12 parking spaces on site.
Additionally, 101 parking spaces are proposed to be leased from City-owned
Maple Avenue public parking garage. This ordinance was introduced at the
March 9, 2015 City Council meeting, and held pending further discussion with the
developer at the March 23, 2015 Council meeting.
For Action
Motion was made and seconded for approval. Motion passed 6 -1 and Alderman
Fiske voted no.
(P7) Resolution 40-R-15 Acceptance of Affordable Housing Fund Contribution,
1571 Maple Avenue Planned Development
City staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 40-R-15,
authorizing the City Manager to accept and distribute the affordable housing
contribution from the applicant of the 1571 Maple Avenue Planned Development
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to a local non-profit affordable housing developer for acquisition of affordable
housing units in the downtown area.
For Action
Motion was made and seconded for approval. Motion passed 7-0.
Call of the Wards:
Ward 1 Alderman Fiske: She gave her best wishes to Alderman Burrus and asked
that her to keep in touch.
Ward 2 Alderman Braithwaite: Absent
Ward 3 Alderman Wynn: Absent
Ward 4 Alderman Wilson: No report
Ward 5 Alderman Holmes: She stated that she really appreciated Alderman Burrus’
consistency. She also mentioned that she attended screening for the movie Selma at
the Fleetwood-Jourdaine Community Center. The 5th ward meeting will be on this
Thursday at Fleetwood and everyone is welcome.
Ward 6 Alderman Tendam: Announced two passing in the 6th ward, Jane Autwell and
Bill Whitney. They were both pillars of the community and will be missed.
Ward 7 Alderman Grover: Thanked the Mayor for her trip to Korea on the Council
behalf. She congratulated the winners of the s chool board elections last week. She also
mentioned that all the election signs are recyclable. She wished Alderman Burrus well
and congratulated her on the opportunity she was given. Alderman Burrus will be
missed in the community.
Ward 8 Alderman Rainey: She urged the television audience not to believe everything
that is said at the podium. She is tired of the relentless council bashing that is done. She
wanted Alderman Burrus to know how her brilliance and intelligence made her easy to
work with.
Ward 9 Alderman Burrus: Congratulated Pat McCourt on his re-election as the
Commissioner of the Ridgeville Park District. She thanked her fellow council members
and the 9th residents for all their support.
Alderman Wilson motioned to convene into Executive Se ssion to discuss litigation and
minutes with a voice vote the meeting ended at 9:13PM.
Respectfully submitted by
Leticia A. Blackman
Deputy City Clerk