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CITY COUNCIL
May 6, 1991
Standing committees meet prior to the official regular meeting.
Current members are as follows:
Administration Planning &
& Public Works Human Services Development
Alderman
Nelson
Alderman
Davis
Alderman
Brady
Alderman
Rainey
Alderman
Drummer
Alderman
Warshaw
Alderman
Paden
Alderman
Feldman
Alderman
Lanyon
Alderman
Esch
Alderman
Washington
Alderman
Engelman
Alderman
Wollin
Alderman
Moran
Alderman
Heydemann
Alderman
Newman
Alderman
Kent
The OFFICIAL REGULAR MEETING -of the City Council was held on Monday, May 6, 1991,
at 9:08 P.M.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT:
Alderman Davis
Alderman Brady
Alderman Esch
Alderman Heydemann
Alderman Kent
Alderman Moran
Alderman Nelson
A quorum being present.
ABSENT: Alderman Paden
TARDY: Aldermen Drummer, Washington and Rainey
PRESIDING: Mayor Joan W. Barr
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Alderman Wollin
Alderman Engelman
Alderman Lanyon
Alderman Feldman
Alderman Warshaw
Alderman Newman
Mayor Barr announced that she was making an adjustment to the order of the agenda.
She said she would ask for confirmation of Alderman -designate Fiske first,
administer the oath of office to him if he was confirmed, in order that he could be
seated for the meeting; next administer the oath to the Evanston Youth in
Government participants; then have the presentation by Illinois Municipal
Retirement Fund, Citizen Comment and proceed with the rest of the meeting.
Alderman Feldman moved Council approval of the nomination of Jonath*n Fiske as
First Ward Alderman to serve out the two years remaining in John Rudy's term.
Seconded by Alderman Wollin. Motion carried. No nays.
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At this time Aldermen,Drummer, Rainey and ikoe4mw arrived.
Mayor Barr administered the oath of office for Alderman of the lst Ward to Jonathan Fiske.
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CITY YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT:
Mayor Joan W. Barr welcomed the McGaw YMCA Youth in Government program
participants. She administered the oath of office to the following elected
officials: City Clerk, Kathleen Axe; Aldermen: First Ward, Joanna Shimberg and
Dana Lubotsky; Second Ward: Katie Robert and Pat McMahon; Third Ward, Benji Winkler
and Erik Kins; Fourth Ward, Sarah Schwab and Michael Harris; Fifth Ward, James
Steel and Carly Jacobs; Sixth Ward, Jerry Marshall and Elizabeth Alexander; Seventh
Ward, Sally Keigher and Jenny Fitzpatrick; Eighth Ward, Ryan Foran and Jenny
Dinkel; Ninth Ward, Eli Rubin and Pat Melton, (Mayor, Josh Goldman was unable to
attend.)
Appointed Officials: City Manager Miguel Solari; Corporation Counsel, Stephanie
Goodrich; Police Chief, Philip Martin; Deputy Police Chief, Alex Burke; Director of
Public Health, Andy Schroedter; Director of Public Works, Noah Shenker; Director of
Health and Human Services, Erica Wilen; Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry,
Sarah Sedgwick; Fire chief, Jennifer Liss; Director of Building and Zoning, Sarah
Bild; Executive Director of Human Relations, Vanessa Friedman; Superintendent of
Recreation, Jordan Dalton; Executive Director of the Arts Council, Karen Van
Ausdal; Director of the Public Library, David Linsenmeier; Director of Safety and
Risk Management, Jory Brinkerhoff; Executive Director for the Commission on Aging,
Sara Carlson; Traffic Engineer, Clark Passino; Superintendent of Parks, Naomi
Kraut; Director of Planning, Dan Lurie; Municipal Aborist, Katherine Jager;
Director of Recycling, Liz Pontikes; Director of the Animal Shelter, Scott Resnick;
Director of the Ethics Board, Susannah Manheim; Director of the Flood and Pollution
Control Commission, Tony Johnson.
In conclusion, Mayor Barr introduced the Press Corps: Missy Kelly, Gretchen
Wilkenson, Cecilie Broch, Sarah Baldauf, Lisa Weiss and Tara Punwani.
ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND:
Louis Kosiba, Director of Member Services and Legal; Anne Sacheli, Manager of Field
Services and Jerry Taylor, Field Representative for Evanston joined Earl Dodge,
Director of Operations and Planning in presenting a plaque to Mayor Barr honoring
Evanston as one of the five original employer participants in the Illinois
Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Mayor Barr congratulated IMRF on their 50th
anniversary. On behalf of -Evanston municipal employees she thanked them for coming
and expressed appreciation for the handsome plaque IMRF gave the city.
CITIZEN COMMENT:
Ivan Lippitz, 1216 Austin Street, spoke in support of the amendments to the
Burglary Prevention Ordinance; pointed out that the Task Force preparing the
original ordinance, as well as the amendments, had included representatives of the
Evanston Police Department, the Housing and Property Standards staff,
representatives from the Residential Crime Prevention Committee (RCPC) and a
representative of the Evanston Property Owner's Association (EPOA); pointed out
that RCPC consisted of tenants, owners of single family dwellings and owners of
multi -unit buildings, all of whom supported the original Burglary Prevention
Ordinance; questioned EPOA's commitment to burglary prevention; questioned whether
EPOA had operated in good faith with RCPC and other members of the Task Force;
urged Aldermen to ignore the blandishments of EPOA and vote to demonstrate their
support by burglary prevention in Evanston.
Ann Graff, 1038 Asbury, said that RCPC disagrees with cost estimates of EPOA
regarding the implementation of this ordinance; said that the value of security for
those who do not'own their own dwelling was endorsed by the City Council several
years ago; questioned the motives of those opposing an ordinance that will provide
such safety for tenants.
Bea Danielson, 2419 Payne.Street, said that the Evanston sewer situation is
critical; complained that the ordinance passed in the early eighties requiring the
disconnection of downspouts had created additional flooding problems in Evanston;
questioned the new sewer plan; expressed concern about water runoff causing
foundation problems; urged something to be done about water runoff; questioned why
all the lawyers and experts had been hired from outside the city, county and state.
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Alderman Feldman moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 22, 1991,
and the Special Meeting of April 29, 1991, as submitted in writing to the members
of the City Council, be approved without reading. Seconded by Alderman Warshaw.
Alderman.Esch reported a typographical error on page 2 of the April 29th meeting,
in six lines from the bottom, the Fiscal Year should read 2002-03 rather than FY
1002-03. On page three, Alderman Davis requested that the minutes reflect her
question on "whether the $75,000 consultant fee to develop a stormwater
contribution charge for the City of Evanston could be pared down to a lesser amount
for a preliminary study." She also requested that the minutes reflect the Public
Works Director's reply "that the study needed to be done city-wide, but could be
implemented in phases." With these corrections, motion carried. No nays.
COMMUNICATIONS:
City Clerk Kirsten F. Davis announced the receipt of a communication from the
Illinois Department of Revenue reporting that the Sales Tax for Evanston for the
month of February, 1991, has been reported and collected as follows:
Net Municipal Retailers', Use &
Service Occupation Tax Collected
Net Municipal Sales Tax
$ 353,476.07
0.00
353,476.07
City Clerk Davis announced receipt of a communication from the Illinois Department
of Revenue reporting that the Auto Rental Tax for Evanston for the month of
February, 1991, has been reported and collected as follows:
Auto Rental Tax Collected $ 1,408.48
Less 1.6% administration fee 22.53
Amount to be remitted $ 1,385.94
Alderman Nelson referred these communications to the Finance Director.
City Clerk Davis reported that seven letters had been received protesting the use
of animals in research experiments at Northwestern University.
Alderman Nelson referred those communications to the Police Services Committee.
CONSENT AGENDA: (Any Docket Item Marked with an Asterisk*) Alderman Nelson moved
Council approval of the Consent Agenda with the following exceptions: Under
Purchases remove: demolition of 2222 Oakton Street; the baler/conveyer and
conveyer/sorter for the recycling center; the truck scale for the recycling center;
the forklift for the recycling center; the recycling center architectural services
change order and Hinman Avenue Tot Lot Development; Docket 125-5A-91: Resolution
50-R-91 - Sale of Old Newsprint and Docket 131-5A-91: Plat of Consolidation for
2222 Oakton Street. Seconded by Alderman Newman. Roll call. Voting aye - Drummer,
Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann, Washington, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman,
Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman. Voting nay - none. Motion carried.
(17-0)
Bills and Payroll
* Approval, as recommended, of City of Evanston bills for the period ending May 1,
1991; for the City of Evanston payroll for the period ending April 21, 1991; for
City Council payroll for the month of April 1991; and that their payment be
authorized and charged to the proper accounts, summarized as follows:
City of Evanston bills $1,771,268.10
City of Evanston payroll 1,221,622.38
City Council payroll 6,150.00
*APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL.. (17-0)
PURCHASES
* Approval of the proposal from Union Camp Corporation for Yard Waste Disposal Bags at
a total cost of $84,787.20 (Non -Bid Item, Requires 2/3 Majority Vote) *APPROVED -
CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0)
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Alderman Nelson explained that the next five purchases and Resolution 50-R-91 had been
taken off the Consent Agenda by the committee are all interwoven with respect to the
proposed Materials Recovery Center (MRC). He said that the committee took these items
off the Consent Agenda to allow Council to ask questions and get any clarification
they might need about the project.
Alderman Brady asked that Director of Public Works Barber restate his responses to the
Committee's questions and give a general overview of the project. She wondered why
the City was so far off on cost estimates.
Public Works Director Barber called Council's attention to the memorandum of April 29
1991 which explained some of the cost implications of the changes that were required
to be made to the project. Consultants originally estimated the project to cost
approximately $800,000 at the time the project was presented to Council at the end of
January. Now the estimated cost will be approximately $1.5 million dollars. During the
design and development process, it became apparent that the original building, which
had been expected to be used as an office and for other staff purposes, was
inadequate. A second floor will have to be added to the new building to house an
office, lunch room and staff locker room with showers. An elevator will have to be
installed to make the second floor handicapped accessible, as required by law.
Additional costs have been added because the building will require footings, because
of the soil conditions at the site, push walls to withstand the stress of heavier
equipment that will be used, and dock levelers to deal with different height trucks
that will be off-loading materials. The installation of plumbing for staff showers
will also be a significant investment. It was decided to purchase more expensive
equipment because the heavier equipment will withstand constant use and make for a
more durable facility. A piece of equipment that was not included in the original
recommendation is a fluffer - a machine that shreds magazines to allow them to be
compactly bailed. Without such a machine, magazines could not be properly baled.
Other changes made to the original plans will make for ease of operation and a longer
lasting facility.
In response to several questions from Alderman Feldman, Mr. Barber explained that the
concept of the project had evolved from what the consultants had originally proposed
in January, which was a simple, less complicated facility, to a more permanent
facility with more sophisticated components, which will better serve the long term
needs of the City.
He explained that the construction of the facility would not disturb any of the legal
gardeners at James Park, only those in "squatters gardens" in response to a question
from Alderman Davis,
He answered a question from Alderman Heydemann, by explaining that the facility will
initially generate between $88,000 and $90,000 in revenue and then generate
approximately $100,000 in revenue in future years. The MRC will be financed over a
20-year period instead of a ten-year period because of the increase in costs, however,
the annual costs will be less. He also explained that the upgrading of equipment
will make for a better overall operation with fewer equipment problems resulting in
less frequent backups of recyclables.
Alderman Nelson commented that the Administration &. Public Works Committee had
requested a pro forma for four years and a business plan for the center, which should
include information about what the Private Industry Council (PIC) is providing and
what the City is providing. (PIC will use the MRC as a training facility and provide
the bulk of the staff at the center.) He further explained that the MRC is currently
scheduled to be a one -shift operation, but that staff will explore the possibility of
the facility providing contractual services.
Mr. Barber responded to a question from Alderman Drummer by stating that the life
expectancy of the facility was approximately 15 to 20 years with adequate maintenance
and upkeep. He also explained that PIC will target commercial customers, collecting
high grade office paper and cardboard. The collection of recyclables from residential
and commercial customers will result in an estimated 25% to 50% reduction in the
City's waste stream.
In response to a question from Alderman Feldman Barber clarified that the facility
should have little impact on neighbors because most of the operations will be indoors.
He said the site is across from the old Rustoleum site and the nearest neighbors are
some distance away.
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Alderman Nelson moved Council approval of the following:
the low bid from Robinette Demolition for Demolition of 2222 Oakton Street at a total
cost of $7,695.00.
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder Total Cost
Robinette Demolition $ 7,695.00
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
U.S. Dismantlement Corporation 9,840.00
Chicago, IL
K & B Wrecking ltd. 11,400.00
Bedford Park, IL
the Baler/Conveyor for the Recycling Center and Sorter/Conveyor for the Recycling
Center from Irmscher & Sons, Inc. at a total cost of $409,058.40
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder Total Cost
Mosley Machinery $ 363,468.00
Fox River Grove, IL
Morrow Equipment 308,902.00
Normal, IL
Alcoa Recycling Machinery Systems 381,100.00
Memphis, TN
Irmscher & Sons, $nc. 409,058.40
Fort Wayne, IN
Paul Reilly Co. 440,389.00
Milwaukee, WI
Mid -States Inc. 483,326.00
Bridgeview, IL
Balemaster, Inc. 179,845.00
Crown Point, IN
the Truck Scale for the Recycling Center at a total cost of $49,523.00
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder Total Cost
Columbia Scale Co. $ 49,523.00
Chicago, IL
Central Scale & Supply Co., Inc. 49,857.00
Crestwood, IL
the Fork Lift for Recycling Center from Clarklift of Chicago North, Inc. at a total
cost of $16,891.00. (Non -Bid Item, requires a 2/3 Majority Vote)
change order for Architectural Services by R. Christiansen and S. Tinucci for an .
additional $16,750 to the original fee of $30,000 for the Recycling Center at 2222
Oakton Street.
Seconded by Alderman Rainey. Roll call. Voting aye - Aldermen Drummer, Davis, Brady,
Esch, Heydemann, Washington, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon,
Feldman, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman. Voting nay - none. Motion carried. (17-0)
The Hinman Avenue Tot Lot Redevelopment contract was held in committee.
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* Approval of the low bid from Midwest Fence for Service Center Security Gate at a
total cost of $17,211.00
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder Total Cost
Midwest Fence $ 17,211.00
Chicago, IL
Peerless Erectors, Inc. 17,844.85
West Chicago, IL
*APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0)
* Approval of the low bid from J. A. Johnson Paving for the 1991 Alley Resurfacing
Program at the unit prices bid, for a total estimated cost of $55,164.00.
BID SUMMARY:
Bidder
J. A. Johnson Paving
Arlington Heights, IL
Total Estimated Cost
$ 55,164.00
Artley Paving 58,478.00
Wheeling, IL
*APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0)
* Approval of a proposal from Anderson Pest Control to provide birdproofing services
for all viaducts in Evanston in two phases at a total cost of $51,690.00. * APPROVED -
CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0)
* Docket 118-5A-91: Employee Dental Insurance Plan - Consideration of a
recommendation that the City council authorize the Acting City Manager to
enter into a contract with First Commonwealth to provide a Dental
Insurance Program for City Employees with 100% of the premium cost to be
borne by the employees. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL
CALL. (17-0)
* DocketI119-5A-91: Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Program -
Consideration of a recommendation that the City Council approve the
1991-92 Combined Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Program representing
approximately 3,700 lineal feet of curb replacement; 1,195 feet of
sidewalk replacement in the CDBG Target Area, and 5,265 feet of curb in
areas outside the target area at a total cost of $196,271. * APPROVED -
CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0)
Docket 73-3A-91: Resolution 27-R-91 - Ecology Center Parking Lot
Lease - Consideration of proposed Resolution 27-R-91, by which the City
Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to enter into a lease with
the Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church for twenty-nine spaces in the
Ecology Center Parking Lot. This docket item was held in committee.
* Docket 120-5A-91: Resolution 44-R-91 - Asbury/Dempster and
Ridge/Dempster MET Funding - Consideration of proposed Resolution
44-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the
appropriation of $16,387.50 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the
improvement of the intersections of Dempster Street and Ridge
Avenue and Dempster Street and Asbury Avenue. * ADOPTED - CONSENT
AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0)
* Docket 121-5A-91: Resolution 45-R-91 - Asbury/Dempster and
Ridge/Dempster IDOT Agreement - Consideration of proposed
Resolution 45-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize
payment in the amount of $16,387.50 to the Illinois Department of
Transportation for the improvement of the intersections of Dempster
Street and Ridge Avenue and Dempster Street and Asbury Avenue.
* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0)
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* Docket 122-5A-91: Resolution 46-R-91 - Reserved Parking Space
for Wheelchair Bound - 1914 Asbury - Consideration of proposed
Resolution 46-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the
Acting City Manager to issue a Wheelchair -bound Parking Permit to
Ms. Mary E. Henderson and establish a reserved space for her at
1914 Asbury Avenue. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL
CALL. (17-0)
* Docket 123-5A-91: Resolution 47-R-91 - Reserved Parking Space
for Wheelchair Bound - 1107 Lake - Consideration of proposed
Resolution 47-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the
Acting City Manager to issue a Wheelchair -bound Parking Permit to
Ms. Rebecca Snave and establish a reserved parking space for her at
1107 Lake Street. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL.
(17-0)
* Docket 124-5A-91: Resolution 48-R-91 - Water Reclamation
District Easement Agreement - Consideration of proposed
Resolution 48-R-91, by which the City Council would authorize the
Acting City Manager to enter into an agreement with the
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to
obtain easements for construction of sewers in drainage basins S06
and S13. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (16-0)
(Alderman Lanyon abstained due to a possible conflict of interest.)
Docket 125-5A-91: Resolution 50-R-91 - Sale of Old Newsprint -
Consideration of proposed Resolution 50-R-91, by which the City
Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to enter into an
Agreement with Laidlaw Waste Systems Continental, Inc. for the sale
of old newsprint.
Alderman Nelson moved Council adoption of proposed resolution 50-R-91. Seconded
by Alderman Lanyon. Motion carried. No nays.
Alderman Newman requested that staff give the new Aldermen all background
memorandums on the Recycling Center and asked that this issue be reviewed in
depth during the May 16 Orientation Session.
* Docket 78-3A-91: Ordinance 29-0-91 - No Turn on Red -
Main/Chicago - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 29-0-91, by
which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-2, Schedule
III(D),. of the Code of the City of Evanston to establish a "No Turn
on Red" restriction at the Main Street and Chicago Avenue
intersection. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA.
* Docket 126-5A-91: Ordinance 45-0-91 - S.A. #1394 - Paving
of Bryant Avenue at Chancellor - Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 45-0-91, by which the City Council would authorize the
paving of Bryant Avenue north of Chancellor Street, known as
Special Assessment #1394. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA.
* Docket 127-5A-91: Ordinance 47-0-91 - Parking Restrictions
Dempster/Asbury[ - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 47-0-91,
by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-8, Schedule
VIII(A), of the Code of the City of Evanston to prohibit parking
on Dempster Street between Asbury Avenue and the first alley
west.* MARKED INTRODUCED' - CONSENT AGENDA.
* Docket 128-5A-91: Ordinance 48-0-91 - Adjustments to Various
No Parking Zones - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 48-0-91,
by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-9, Schedule
IX, of the Code of the City of Evanston to change parking
prohbitions which were established to facilitate refuse
collection, yard waste collection, and recycling. These changes
are to make the posted restrictions agree with the current
collection schedules at three locations. * MARKED INTRODUCED -
CONSENT AGENDA.
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Docket 129-SA-91: Ordinance 49-0-91 - Parking Restrictions
Lincoln west of Ashland - Consideration of proposed Ordinance
49-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-9,
Schedule IX(CC) of the Code of the City of Evanston to prohibit
parking on the north side of Lincoln Street from Ashland Avenue to
a point 200-feet west between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.H., Monday
through Friday. * MARKED INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA.
* Docket 112-4D-91: Ordinance 30-0-91 - Alley Vacation -
Lincolnwood/Isabella - Consideration of proposed Ordinance
30-0-91, introduced on April 22, 1991, by which the City Council
would vacate a portion of the north/south segment of the alley at
the rear of 2757 and 2755 Lincolnwood Drive to allow the two
property owners to use the 23-feet being vacated. * ADOPTED -
,CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0),
* Docket 113-4D-91: Ordinance 41-0-91 - Sale of Certain Real
Property - Ridge/Lincoln - Consideration of proposed Ordinance
41-0-91, introduced on April 22, 1991, by which the City Council
would authorize the Acting City Manager to negotiate the sale of
certain real estate at Ridge Avenue and Lincoln Street, including
publication of a notice of intent to sell said real estate.
* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA NOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0)
* Docket 114-4D-91: Ordinance 42-0-91 - 3-Way Stop -
Reba/Elmwood and Barton/Dobson - Consideration of proposed
Ordinance 42-0-91, introduced on April 22, 1991, by which the City
Council would amend Section 10-11-5, Schedule V(C), of the Code of
the City of Evanston to change the traffic control at the
Reba/Elmwood and Barton/Dobson intersections to 3-way stops.
* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0),
* Docket 115-4D-91: Ordinance 43-0-91 - Bryant Avenue Parking,
Restrictions - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 43-0-91,-
introduced on April 22, 1991, by which the City Council would amend
Section 10-11-8, Schedule VIII(A), of the Code of the City of
Evanston to prohibit parking on the east side of Bryant Avenue from
Chancellor Street to the dead end. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0)
* Docket 116-4D-91: Ordinance 44-0-91 - Parking Restriction -
2227 Emerson Street - Consideration of proposed Ordinance
44-0-91, introduced on April 22, 1991, by which the City Council
would amend Section 10-11-9, Schedule IX(DD), of the Code of the
City of Evanston to prohibit parking at 2227 Emerson Street in
order to create a drop-off/pick-up zone for a disabled resident.
* ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0)
Docket 21-1A-91: Ordinance 7-0-91. - Increase in Parking Ticket
Fide for Snow Violations - Consideration of proposed Ordinance
7-0-91, by which the City Council would amend Section 10-11-17(C)
of the Code of the City of Evanston to increase the fine for
parking on designated snow routes during a snow emergency from $25
to $75. No action.
Docket 252-10B-89: Resolution 62-R-89 - Acquisition of 1122
Emerson Street - Consideration of proposed Resolution 62-R-89, by
which the City Council would authorize the City Manager to ,
negotiate the purchase of the property at 1122 Emerson Street. At
the October 23, 1989 meeting, this docket item was held in
committee. At the request of two Aldermen at the November 6, 1989
meeting, this docket item was held over to the next meeting. At
the November 20, 1989 meeting, this docket item was tabled.
Alderman Nelson reported that the Administration & Public Works Committee had
approved the use of a collection agency for false alarm service charges.
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HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
Alderman Davis reported that the committee did not have a full packet of
information on the submission of a planning proposal to the federal government
on the Evanston Coalition for Youth and Their Families, so the committee will
meet for an hour next Monday, May 13 at 6:30 P.M. to discuss that planning
grant.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
* Docket 129-5A-91: Plat of Subdivision for 2424 Payne Street, -
Consideration of a request from James and Sally Schnatterly for
approval of a Plat of Subdivision at 2424 Payne Street. This Plat
of Subdivision is in its proper form, and final approval is
recommended. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL.
(17-0)
Docket 131-5A-91: Plat of Consolidation for 2222 Oakton Street,
- Consideration of a City request that the City Council approve a
Plat of Consolidation at 2222 Oakton Street. The Plat of
Consolidation is in its proper form, and final approval is
recommended. This item was held over by staff request.
* Docket 132-SA-91: Evanston Housing Coalition re Mortgage
Revision - Consideration of a request from the Evanston Housing
Coalition to amend mortgage documents from "recourse" to
"non -recourse" to facilitate the creation of a partnership and the
sale of tax credits. * APPROVED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL
CALL. (17-0)
* Docket 133-5A-91: ZAC 91-1 - Proposed Zoning -Map Amendments
re 2440-2500 Ridge Avenue - Consideration of the Zoning
Amendment Committee's recommendation that the City Council den
the petition of the COS Investment Partnership, to rezone a
portion of their property from R1 Single -Family Residence District
to C2 Commercial District. * CONCURRENCE WITH RECOMMENDATION TO
DENY THE PETITION - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0).
Docket 85-3B-91: Ordinance 32-0-91 - Amendment to Burglary
Prevention Ordinance - Consideration of proposed Ordinance
32-0-91, introduced on March 25, 1991, by which the City Council
would amend Sections 5-7-2, 5-7-5, 5-7-6-2, and 5-7-7 of the
Burglary Prevention Ordinance.
Alderman Brady clarified that this ordinance was not a motion to repeal the
Burglary Prevention Ordinance. "If the motion loses, we will have the same
ordinance that we have been operating with for several years," she said. It
may also be amended in the future, following regular procedures. She said
that the ordinance is a series of minor clarifying amendments which will
establish a Board of Appeals to be appointed by the Mayor; define
"owner -occupied Unit" and clarify some technical language, such as a 60-watt
bulb instead of a foot candle.
Alderman Brady moved Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 32-0-91. Seconded
by Alderman Warshaw.
Discussion: Alderman Lanyon said he will support the amendments, but he still
sees problems with the enforcement and intent, and feels as though there is
more room for improvement with the ordinance. He said that he felt it would
be helpful to have an administrative guide or handbook. He expressed alarm
that the City continues to experience such a high level of non-compliance with
the ordinance. He suggested that greater emphasis be placed on the "carrot
approach" to obtain voluntary compliance.
Alderman Rainey said that she felt that further improvement to the ordinance
was necessary because she had never seen so much controversy about any single
ordinance before. As a founding member of the Tenants Organization she
considered herself very pro -tenant, but, felt something was wrong with this
ordinance because it cannot be enforced in an equitable way. She saw no
reason it was enforced in owner -occupied two flats and not in single family
homes. She said the ordinance could not be understood after thousands of hours
of Council time and thousands of dollars had been spent trying to deal with it.
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Alderman Warshaw said she disagreed with Alderman Rainey's characterization
and she felt that tenants needed protection. She reported that she had taken
the same measures in her own home, complied with the provisions of the
ordinance in her rental property and had not had a burglary since. She
pointed out that the worst business loss for an owner to have was'a vacancy
due to an apartment burglary. The tenant leaves because they do not feel
secure. She said it was cheaper in the long run to put in security. She
urged that the Council not consider a moratorium enforcing this ordinance
anywhere but two -flats. She said that we owe it to the security of tenants.
Acting Manager Aiello said that the City had met with legal counsel of EPOA
and had discussed the definition of family and the implementation of the
ordinance. She said she felt the Board of Appeals will be able to address
these issues. She pointed out that the City had responded to everything it has
received from EPOA relating to their issues. If additional comments are
received this week, staff can address them before the next meeting.
Alderman Engelman said that he agreed with Alderman Rainey's comments and that
while the ordinance addressed laudable goals, he felt there were a number of
flaws that needed to be addressed. He announced that he would not be voting
on the ordinance because, before he was elected, he had been retained to
represent an individual who had filed a challenge to the ordinance. He said
that the court would not allow him to present a motion to withdraw before May
13 and thus had a conflict of interest with this ordinance.
Alderman Rainey said that she had not been aware of the court challenge to the
ordinance, but that a judicial ruling might solve some of the problems with
the ordinance. She stressed her commitment to the safety of tenants but said
that if a landlord does not comply with the ordinance, either because of
ignorance or hostility, the tenant remains unprotected. She said that her
whole effort was to get clarification on the ordinance so the City can get
compliance. She pointed out that the City is now exempting a class of people
from whom it expected compliance before. She said that she understood that
EPOA was coming forward with additional amendments and she opposed piecemeal
changes to the ordinance. If this is the case it might be appropriate to seek
a moratorium on enforcement.
In response to a question from Alderman Drummer, Acting Manager Aiello said
that it was difficult to determine the cost of compliance. She pointed out
that a cost figure heard during Citizen Comment was less than $200.00 per
unit, substantially less than the amount estimated by EPOA.
Alderman Brady clarified that none of the amendments before City Council that
evening would affect the cost of compliance and pointed out that the ordinance
had been substantially watered down before it was adopted in 1988.
Essentially the ordinance only covers locks, cylinder guards, accessible
windows, and the definition of "owner."
Alderman Drummer expressed his concern that the costs of implementation will
be passed on to tenants. He also expressed concern that the ordinance
required compliance only from multi -unit buildings.
Alderman Warshaw pointed out that the largest cost of implementation was the
cost to install dead bolt locks. She felt that it would be unfortunate if a
moratorium was placed on their installation.
Alderman Wollin Called the Question. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion
carried.
Vote to adopt Ordinance 32-0-91. Roll call. Voting aye - Aldermen Davis,
Brady, Heydemann, Moran, Nelson, Wollin, Rainey, Lanyon Feldman, Warshaw,
Fiske, Newman. Voting nay - Aldermen Drummer, Esch, Washington, Kent. Motion
carried. (12-4) Abstaining due to a possible conflict of interest - Alderman
Engelman.
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Alderman Brady announced that the new Zoning Ordinance, which has been drafted
over a period of nearly three years, is ready for City Council review. She
said that a schedule to review the ordinance will be in the next packet. She
highlighted several dates. On May 13 the zoning consultant will give an
overview of the ordinance. On June 3, the Zoning Commission will hold a public
hearing on the ordinance. On specific dates between June 17 and August 19,
the Planning & Development Committee will meet to review the ordinance in
detail. She urged all the aldermen to attend. She said that the City Council
will hold a public hearing on the ordinance in September.
OTHER COMMITTEES:
* Docket 134-5A-91: Ordinance 46-0-91 - Sale of Vacant Land at
2300 Main Street - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 46-0-91,
by which the City Council would authorize the Acting City Manager
to negotiate the sale of vacant land at 2300 Main Street, and give
notice of intent to sell the aforementioned real estate.* MARKED
INTRODUCED - CONSENT AGENDA.
* Docket 135-5A-91: Resolution 49-R-91 - Amendment to 1990-91
and 1991-92 CDBG Programs - Consideration of proposed Resolution
49-R-91, by which the City Council would amend the 1990-91 and
1991-92 Community Development Block Grant Programs and reallocate
$115,000 to other CDBG Projects. * ADOPTED - CONSENT AGENDA MOTION
AND ROLL CALL. (17-0)
Docket 24-lA-91: Resolution 10-R-91 - Development Agreement with
MAP Investments for Redevelopment of the Southwest Area -
Consideration of proposed Resolution 10-R-91, by which the City
Council would authorize the Acting City Manager to execute a
Development Agreement with MAP Investments for the redevelopment
of the Southwest Area. At the January 28, 1991 Council meeting,
this docket item was tabled.
Docket 16-lA-91: Resolution 12-R-91 - Covenants with the
Evanston Center for Industry - Consideration of proposed
Resolution 12-R-91, by which the City Council would approve
covenants for the Evanston Center for Industry. At the January 28.
1991 Council meeting, this docket item was tabled.
Docket 92-3B-91: Ordinance 33-0-91 - Sewer User Charges and
Use Provisions - Consideration of proposed Ordinance 33-0-91,
introduced on March 25, 1991, by which the City Council would
amend Chapter 7, Title 13, of the Code of the City of Evanston to
add a system of Sewer User Charges and Sewer Use Regulations
required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as part
of the loan package for long-range sewer improvement financing.
No rate changes would occur in fiscal year 1991-92 under this
Ordinance.
Alderman Warshaw, Chair of the Flood & Pollution Control Commission moved
Council adoption of proposed Ordinance 33-0-91. Seconded by Alderman
Heydemann.
Alderman Warshaw explained that this ordinance will allow the City to comply
with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) regulations which will
allow the City to avail itself of a less costly loan from the IEPA Revolving
Loan Fund to pay for Phase I of the sewer plan. She reminded the Council that
it would not result in a rate increase in Fiscal Year 1991-92. Any rate
increases required to pay for additional sewer work will have to come before
the City Council annually.
Discussion: Alderman Drummer expressed his discomfort about proceeding with
the project because he felt that the public as yet does not understand what
the costs will be. However, he did think that the cost of the project to his
household over a 20-year period would be less than the cost of cleaning out
his flooded basement over the same period. He expressed concern about how the
public would react when they get their first water bill with increased sewer
charges.
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Alderman Warshaw pointed out that the project will alleviate basement seepage
and standing water in the streets because of the high -volume intakes on the
new storm sewers. She said that improvements will be apparent gradually as
the City completes construction in each basin. She pointed out that since
this is phased construction, there is no part of the plan that cannot be
stopped if funds are not available. The City can go forward or pause as the
economy permits.
Alderman Drummer moved to amend the Ordinance by including the following_
"staff shall develop the vro.iect in segments which are small enough that shall
allow minority business participation. Then staff shall conduct a survey of
all Evanston minority businesses to determine how they shall be incorporated
into the future work." Seconded by Alderman Brady.
Discussion: Alderman Nelson expressed strong opposition to incorporating this
amendment in the ordinance and expressed concern that mandating smaller
segments to allow minority participation might escalate the cost of the
project. He suggested that a minority participation plan, such as the
successful plan now in place in the Research Park, be developed for the sewer
construction. He said that he had no idea of what the cost implications were
of this amendment and expressed concern that it would place an unfair burden
on taxpayers.
Alderman Lanyon agreed in principle with Alderman Drummer's affirmative action
goals and asked that the City develop such goals for all public works projects
rather than singling out this project. He said that was a Reference to the
Administration & Public Works Committee.
Alderman Drummer pointed out there was already a Reference in Administration &
Public Works concerning this issue that had been bogged down in committee for
three years.
Alderman Washington agreed with Alderman Drummer and also pointed out the need
for a monitoring process.
Acting Manager Aiello pointed out the City has an affirmative action plan for
employees and also a set -aside program for minority businesses that goes to
the Council every year. She said that the City could model affirmative action
goals after the Research Park Plan, which, she pointed out has met its goals
and she will be happy to bring documentation to the next meeting.
Alderman Rainey supported Alderman Nelson's comments and said that if this
project becomes more expensive by creating smaller segments to be done by
minority contractors, it will cost homeowners and place a greater tax burden
on both low income minority or majority households. She emphasized that her
major concern with this project is the cost to the individual homeowner and
urged Alderman Drummer to reconsider his amendment.
Alderman Davis suggested that perhaps Alderman Drummer's goal could be
accomplished and citizens protected against further increases in cost by
rewording the amendment to include minority participation where it will not
increase the cost.
Alderman Drummer said he was pleased that his wording got attention and
pointed out that his Reference had been sitting in the Administration & Public
Works Committee for three years. He said he would be satisified if an
agreement like the one in the Research Park can be attached to this project.
He said that he was also aware of the efforts that had gone into the
Church/Chicago Project, but said that the City has to make it work sometime.
He pointed out that major City projects will be coming up such as new fire
stations and the library. Those projects should be designed to promote
minority business enterprise. He said it was the right thing to do. He said
he would be willing to withdraw his amendment if there are assurances that a
way can be found to commit to minority business enterprise.
Alderman Nelson said he thought it was appropriate to work this out and that
there was a precedent from which to draw. He said we should use the models
that had already been developed. He moved to table the amendment. Seconded by
Alderman Drummer. Notion carried. No nays.
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Alderman Drummer expressed concern that a memo responding to questions raised
at the meeting of April 29 did not more forcefully commit to exploring avenues
to help low and moderate income people, minority business and the elderly. He
said he would like to use "shall" in a case like this. He emphasized that the
City should commit to assiting those in need.
Acting Manager Aiello pointed out that both Aldermen Kent and Feldman had
raised this issue, but that while staff has not had a chance to fully explore
alternatives, they are committed to doing what the Council requests. She
promised to come back at the next meeting with some time frames on the "staff
will look into" questions.
Alderman Drummer reiterated his concern about this issue and emphasized that
he felt it was important to commit to these actions and to direct staff to
implement a program to address these concerns.
Alderman Rainey suggested that the minority business enterprise issue be
placed on the Administration & Public Works Committee agenda for the next
meeting as a priority item.
In response to a question from Alderman Warshaw, Director of Public Works
David Barber explained that although the IEPA loan has been approved, the IEPA
requires an adopted copy of the Ordinance to be sent to them before any money
is dispersed. He also said that he felt that he would have to clear any
amendments to the ordinance with the IEPA before they are adopted by the
Council.
Alderman Feldman said that he would like to find out more about the cost
implications before committing to any amendments. Alderman Lanyon advised
caution in the area of affordability. He suggested that that issue might be
better dealt with through separate legislation. He pointed out that federal
and state legislation is very explicit about user charges and discounts are
not permissable. Alderman Brady agreed with Alderman Feldman and said her
commitment to any amendments concerning affordability was tenuous and based on
whose was really going to have to pay.
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Alderman Brady moved to amend Ordinance -0-91 on page 12, section 7-13-4 to
reduce the penalty from 10% to 5%. Seconded by Alderman Feldman. Alderman
Brady questioned whether the amendment would have a huge monetary effect and
whether such an amendment would be permissable by the IEPA. Acting Manager
Aiello replied that the City can modify that section.
Discussion: Alderman Warshaw suggested that this amendment be held until next
year when the sewer rates will increase, rather than implementing it now when
there is no change in rates. Alderman Drummer said that he felt that 10% is an
excessive charge.
Alderman Wollin questioned whether the City had data on how many people pay
water bills late. Acting Manager Aiello promised the information would be
available at the next meeting.
Alderman Engleman asked that the data be broken up by single family and large
commercial users. He pointed out that if the delinqency charge is reduced,
the spector is raised that large commercial users will be using their cash
flow because of the lower penalty. Alderman Lanyon said that a reduction in
the penalty might work adversely for those people who pay their bills on time
and that this is not so much a penalty as a carrying charge. He also commented
on the issue of affordability and reminded the Council that they were
contemplating a storm water contribution charge which might help with this.
Alderman Drummer said that he was not concerned about the big guys, but more
about the poor people who struggle to pay their bills. He questioned which
system the City is going to use, the User Charge or the Storm Water System
Charge. Alderman Warshaw'replied that Council has not yet come to a decision
on that yet. She also questioned what the budget impact would be in reducing
the penalty from 10% to 5%. Alderman Drummer reemphasized that he was
uncomfortable with not knowing how much his cost per year would be for this
system.
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Alderman Nelson moved to table the ordinance. Seconded by Alderman Newman.
Roll call. Voting aye - Aldermen Drummer, Washington, Kent, Nelson, Rainey,
Fiske, Newman. Voting nay - Aldermen Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann, Moran,
Wollin, Engelman, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw. Motion failed. (7-10).
Alderman Heydemann moved to table Alderman Brady's amendment for two weeks.
Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. No nays.
Alderman Lanyon said he wanted to address the uncertainty concern. He said it
was brought out last week that this ordinance covers one year only. The
committee will be considering a storm water contribution charge over the next
several months and something will be brought back to Council this summer.
Rates will be adjusted annually. He pointed out that there is a lot of
information to sift through before everyone will know how much we all will pay
and now the need is to get on with it.
In response to a question from Alderman Wollin, Mr. Barber clarified that the
comparison chart that had been provided to the Council compared the average
number of units used by a single family homeowner with specific multi -unit
buildings, not the average water use by the buildings in the same category.
Alderman Wollin called for the Question. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion
carried. No nays. Roll call on Ordinance 33-0-91. Voting aye - Aldermen
Drummer, Davis, Brady, Esch, Heydemann, Washington, Kent, Moran, Nelson,
Wollin, Engelman, Rainey, Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman. Voting nay
- none. Motion carried. (17-0)
* Docket 136-5A-91: Township Monthly Bills - Consideration of a
recommendation that the City Council approve Township bills for
the month of April 1991 in the amount of $165,383.10. * APPROVED
- CONSENT AGENDA MOTION AND ROLL CALL. (17-0).
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Acting Manager Judith Aiello introduced Patrick Casey, the new budget officer,
who will leave his position as Supervisor of the Collector's Office. She said
that they were looking forward to his arrival on the fourth floor and an early
start on the budget.
CALL OF THE WARDS:
Alderman Feldman welcomed Alderman Fiske to the City Council and offered his
help and that of his colleagues to do everything possible to make Alderman
Fiske's first days easier for him. He observed that Alderman Fiske was
sitting in a seat that traditionally had an occupant with strong and
independent views who had given a great deal to the community, specifically
former Alderman Vtudy. He said that the tradition is a great one and he was
sure that Alderman Fiske would do well for the seat and for his 1st Ward
constituents.
Alderman Nelson commented that in the same week that Council had.retired a
group of Aldermen with a collective amount of 50 years of service to the
community, the Evanston Review featured a singing tailor on the cover. He
said that he perceived the paper to have a mixed sense of values.
Alderman Nelson referred to a memo he had written concerning possible cost
savings in next year's budget to the Budget Policy Committee. He made a
Reference to the Administration & Public Works Committee to consider taking
down the stop sign at Normandy Place and Lawndale. He made another Reference
to the Administration & Public Works Committee to develop an ordinance to
preclude the planting of long grasses, bushes or other plants on parkways
which obstruct the traffic view.
Vote to refer Alderman Nelson's Reference to the Budget Policy Committee.
Motion carried. No nays.
Alderman Washington announced that the First Baptist Church is sending buses
of people to Springfield, IL on May 16 to lobby against Governor Edgar's
recommended human services budget cuts. The cost is $18.00 per person. She
urged as many people to go as possible.
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Alderman Brady noted that there were two'changes to the meeting schedule on
the yellow agenda. The Special Housing Commission Public Hearing will be at
7:00 P.K. and the Budget Policy Committee is scheduled for May 15, not May 16.
Alderman Davis reminded the Council that the Human Services Committee will
meet at 6:30 P.K. next Monday to consider the Planning Grant to the federal
government for youth and requested that anyone with comments to get them to
her and invited interested Aldermen to attend.
Alderman Drummer restated his Reference concerning minority business
enterprise to the Administration & Public Works Committee. He said that the
committee needed to develop a minority business plan for all public works
projects similar to that which is in place in the Research Park. He also urged
the City to communicate with Northwestern University and seek their
participation.
Alderman Drummer called Council's attention to the draft outline of procedures
that the Township Committee will be using to replace the Township Supervisor
and Assessor. He invited comments and suggestions from the other Aldermen and
indicated that the outline would be finalized at the May 8 Township Committee
meeting.
Alderman Newman pointed out that there was a conflict between Aldermanic
Orientation and the interviews scheduled for the Assessor and Supervisor.
Acting Manager Aiello said that the Aldermanic orientation could be changed.
Alderman Newman expressed concern about the confusion being caused by the
leadership of EPOA over the Burglary Prevention Ordinance. He pointed out
that the president of that organization had participated in drafting the
ordinance. He said that he did not recall the group raising the concerns now
being raised at the time it was being drafted. He said he felt that they had
ample chance to raise questions and to provide input into the ordinance before
it was adopted. He also said that he felt it was unfortunate that they appear
to be confusing thir membership, some of whom have some legitimate concerns
about the ordinance. He asked that the new members of the City Council
receive copies of the minutes of the meetings when it was discussed and
adopted.
Alderman Fiske thanked everyone for the confidence they had expressed in his
appointment as Alderman of the 1st Ward. He said he was both happy and sad to
be here, because he regards the loss of Alderman Rudy as a tragedy for his
friends and the City. He said :that John Rudy's example of honesty, diligence
and wisdom was one everyone could emulate. He said he hoped to honor that
example and his memory by respecting those qualities. Mr. Fiske said that he
looked forward to working with the Council as a representative of the 1st Ward
and applying his energy and ability to do what is best for the City of
Evanston. He thanked everyone for the welcomes he had received. He
particularly thanked Alderman Feldman for his offer of help, because he hoped
Mr. Feldman would provide some clues on how to communicate to his constituents
and the rest of the City that the Council has not committed the -citizens to
financing the entire sewer plan in the vote that was taken in Council this
evening. He thought it was extremely important that these matters be
communicated to the public in a timely way that allays fears and makes it
clear that there are opportunities to conserve resources. In conclusion he
said that he was glad to be here and looked forward to serving on the Council.
Alderman Feldman moved that Council recess into CLOSED SESSION to discuss a
personnel matter. Roll call. Voting aye - Aldermen Drummer, Davis, Brady,
Esch, Heydemann, Washington, Kent, Moran, Nelson, Wollin, Engelman, Rainey,
Lanyon, Feldman, Warshaw, Fiske, Newman. Voting nay - none. Motion carried.
(17-0).
The Council so recessed at 11:33 P.M. The Council reconvened in OPEN SESSION
at 11:45 P.M. after determining that they wished to discuss the matter in OPEN
SESSION.
Alderman Drummer moved suspension of Council rules to discuss an item not on
the agenda. Seconded by Alderman Nelson. Motion carried. No nays.
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Docket 137-5A-91: Annual Township Audit - Consideration of
recommendations by the Township Committee to : a) not pursue the
engagement of Friedman, Eisenstein, Raemer and Schwartz to conduct
the annual Township audit; and b) issue Requests for Proposal to
accounting firms to conduct a standard annual audit of the
Township for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 1991.
Alderman Drummer moved that Council concur with the Township Committee
recommendation to obtain another audit firm instead of Friedman, Eisenstein,
Raemer and Schwartz and with the same level of audit. Seconded by Alderman
Nelson.
Discussion: In response to a question from Alderman Feldman, Alderman Drummer
said that a fraud audit would add approximately $20,000 to the cost of the
audit if it is done over a six-month period. He said that he felt that the
Police investigation of the Township had uncovered most of the information and
that a fraud audit would not add substantially to what is now known. Alderman
Feldman suggested that three months ago we did not know what was going on and
a fraud audit might tell us something else we do not know.
Alderman Rainey reminded the Council that two years ago, she had requested
that a second auditor be called in and a program audit be conducted. Such an
audit would have uncovered the fraud now being investigated. She said that
she felt if the Trustees avoided a fraud audit that they would be abrogating
their responsibilities as Township Trustees.
Alderman Warshaw supported the comments of Alderman Feldman and Rainey and
said that other items might be uncovered by a fraud audit.
Alderman Newman expressed his concern about the process and the fact that
Council is discussing the matter after the press left. He said he felt it was
important for the people of Evanston to know what the Council is doing. He
moved to hold the item over and make it a Special Order of Business at the May
20 meeting. Seconded by Alderman Esch.
Discussion: Aldermen Drummer, Wollin and Rainey discussed the cost of a fraud
audit versus a regular audit. Director of Health and Human Services Jay Terry
urged the Council to decide what they meant by a fraud audit and cautioned
that a fraud audit would require re-creating a year item by item. Mayor Barr
requested that a memorandum be written for the next meeting defining the
different types of audits possibleand explaining the options available to the
Council.
Alderman Brady pointed out that the Township actually deals with a small
number of people and it would be possible to recertify clients
administratively. Clients would be required to provide proof of income and
address. She said that it should be no problem to do, given the current case
load.
There being no further business Mayor Barr asked for a motion to adjourn. The
Council so moved and adjourned at 12:00 midnight.
KIRSTEN F. DAVIS
CITY CLERK
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