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MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DEKALB October 22, 2012 The City Council of DeKalb, Illinois held a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, October 22, 2012 in the City Council Chambers of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. Mayor Povlsen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. A. ROLL CALL: City Clerk Wright called the roll and the following members of City Council were present: Alderman David Jacobson, Alderman Tom Teresinski, Alderman Kristen Lash, Alderman Brendon Gallagher, Alderman Ronald Naylor (arrived at 6:03 p.m.), Alderman David Baker, Alderman Monica O’Leary (arrived at 6:04 p.m.) and Mayor Kris Povlsen. Also present were: Mark Biernacki, City Manager; Dean Frieders, City Attorney, Gene Lowery, Police Chief; Eric Hicks, Fire Chief; T.J. Moore, Public Works Director; Joel Maurer, Assistant Director Public Works–Engineering/ Transportation; Laura Pisarcik, Finance/Purchasing Director; Jeff Birtell, I&T Technician; and Diane Wright, City Clerk. B. ITEMS ALSO ON THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA: None. C. CONSIDERATIONS: 1) CONSIDERATION OF AN ADDITIONAL ORDINANCE TO COMPLEMENT THE VARIOUS NEW SAFE AND QUALITY HOUSING ORDINANCES AND INITIATIVES. Mr. Biernacki reminded all that at the October 10, 2012 Special Meeting, Council directed staff to bring back ordinances to the November 13, 2012 Council Meeting for approval. Since that time, several Council Members have contacted him regarding including property maintenance violations in the three strikes, he said. As a result, he included in the backup information some additional ordinances that Klein, Thorpe prepared along with some of the more egregious violations that would be considered in the three strikes. Mr. Biernacki stated that staff is seeking direction if Council wishes property violations included in the ordinances. He pointed out that DeKalb Area Rental Association (DARA) opposed this inclusion. Committee of the Whole Meeting October 22, 2012 Page 2 of 3 Mayor Povlsen added that the violations included would be considered life safety issues. He asked that someone from DARA speak to the issue. Mr. Will Heinisch of DARA stated the Task Force wanted a simple approach to address behavior; the code enforcement division duties should be addressed separately, he said. He posed the question that should the City be combining behavior issues with code issues. He added that the Task Force did not want to combine code with behavioral issues, and that is DARA’s position. Ald. Jacobson asked what the current procedure is for major violations. Mr. Frieders explained the process which includes an administrative hearing, potential fines and possible sanctions through the circuit court if not addressed. He added that this ordinance would provide a better tool to address recurrent violators. Ald. Teresinski stated that the original intent was safe and quality housing. The safety part has been dealt with, but the quality piece has been taken out of the discussion, he said. He added he would support bringing back a draft ordinance. Ald. Baker stated that this would give power to code enforcement. He added he doesn’t want this used as a tool against a landlord. Ald. Lash asked what “checks and balances” would be in place. Mr. Frieders replied there would be a third party arbitrator who would act as the administrative hearing officer. Ald. Lash stated she could support this “on the face.” Ald. Gallagher stated that the Task Force deleted these considerations regarding property maintenance and he finds it redundant and unnecessary, and he would not support it. He added that at the last meeting the proposed cost was $500,000 with $277,000 generated from fees and $273,000 from the General Fund. He asked Council to consider working within the $277,000 and not go to the General Fund for additional monies. Ald. Naylor stated there are current codes that are not working, and something different must be done. He added that citizens want the problems in DeKalb taken care of now. Also, he said, an ordinance must be provided to staff to deal with these issues more expeditiously. He voiced his support of the proposed ordinance. Ald. O’Leary stated she would not support it. Ald. Jacobson stated that the issue is enforcement; code enforcement has taken the approach to work with the homeowner and work toward compliance. He stated that people need to follow the codes now, and code enforcement should be writing tickets. Ald. Baker suggested that Council get code books and write tickets. Mayor Povlsen corrected Ald. Gallagher’s previous statement and noted that $150,000 has been committed from the General Fund. MOTION Ald. Teresinski moved to direct staff to bring back a draft ordinance with three strikes for code enforcement issues for Council consideration; seconded by Ald. Lash. Motion failed 3-4 on roll call vote. Aye: Teresinski, Lash, Naylor. Nay: Jacobson, Gallagher, Baker, O’Leary. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion defeated. 2) CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING OPTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PEACE ROAD AT ROUTE 38 INTERSECTION UPGRADE.  Committee of the Whole Meeting October 22, 2012 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Maurer stated that grant funding sources have been explored to fund the widening improvements at Peace Road and Route 38. He noted that staff applied for a highway safety improvement grant and was not successful. Staff is looking at the possibility of an Economic Development Administration (EDA) project grant that would award 50% of eligible project costs; the project is estimated at $3,400,000. A source of funding for the City’s share of $1,700,000 could be Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) or an MFT bond, he said. He estimated that approximately $300,000 of annual MFT could be pledged. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) rules would need to be followed for the repayment; staff has met with IDOT and have been advised DeKalb is a good candidate, he added. Council debated the issue and asked extensive questions of Mr. Maurer including the safety of the intersection, other funding options, residential streets in need of repair, and the necessity of the improvements. Additionally, Ald. Teresinski suggested Council receive a road inventory before making any long term commitments. MOTION Ald. Gallagher moved to direct staff to bring the item back for further Council review and action; seconded by Ald. Baker. Motion failed 3-4 on roll call vote. Aye: Gallagher, Naylor, Baker. Nay: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, O’Leary. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion defeated. 3) CONSIDERATION OF AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE CITY HALL RE-DESIGN. Nor acted on in this meeting. 4) CONSIDERATION OF RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. Nor acted on in this meeting. 5) APPROVAL OF A STAFF REQUEST TO HOLD A CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL AS PROVIDED FOR IN 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(1); COLLECTIVE BARGAINING 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(2); PENDING LITIGATION 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(11); AND, WORKER’S COMPENSATION 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(12). Nor acted on in this meeting. D. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION Ald. Jacobson moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ald. Teresinski Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m. ______________________________________ DIANE K. WRIGHT, City Clerk Approved by City Council November 13, 2012  MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DEKALB October 22, 2012 The City Council of DeKalb, Illinois, held a regular meeting on Monday, October 22, 2012 in the Council Chambers of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. Mayor Povlsen called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. A. ROLL CALL: City Clerk Wright called the roll and the following members of City Council were present: Mayor Kris Povlsen; Alderman David Jacobson., Alderman Tom Teresinski, Alderman Kristen Lash, Alderman Brendon Gallagher, Alderman Ronald Naylor, Alderman David Baker and Alderman Monica O’Leary. Also present were: Mark Biernacki, City Manager; Dean Frieders, City Attorney; Gene Lowery, Police Chief, Eric Hicks, Fire Chief; T.J. Moore, Public Works Director; Joel Maurer, Assistant Director Public Works–Engineering/ Transportation; Laura Pisarcik, Finance/Purchasing Director; Jeff Birtell, I&T Technician; and Diane Wright, City Clerk. Additionally, Roger Hopkins, Economic Development Consultant was present. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Ald. Lash led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: Mayor Povlsen asked that the Agenda be amended to include a Proclamation for White Ribbons against Pornography. MOTION Ald. Teresinski moved to approve the Agenda as amended; seconded by Ald. Jacobson. Motion carried 8-0 on roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Naylor, Baker, O’Leary, Povlsen. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. D. SPECIAL ITEMS OR PRESENTATIONS & CITIZENS’ COMMENTS: I. SPECIAL ITEMS: ● Human Services Funding Report: DeKalb County Youth Services Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 2 of 9 Mr. Jason Nicol, Executive Director of Youth Services provided Council with details of the organization’s services and noted the issues that are addressed. He thanked Council for their continued support. ● Update on Coordination with Public Access Counselor Mr. Frieders advised Council that the City receives hundreds, if not thousands of requests from citizens, many under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) inquiries regarding a multitude of issues. There have been four (4) matters over the past year that have been submitted to the Public Access Counsel for review that have been denied by the City, he said. The Public Access Counselor has upheld the actions of the City, and determined the City’s responses were not only appropriate, but laudable, he said. ● FY 13 First Quarter Financial Report Ms. Pisarcik provided Council with the first quarter report and noted that the audit is not yet complete. Plans are to have it by the first Council meeting in December, she said. She provided a recap of revenues and expenses for the time period. ● Corn Fest Expense Report Ms. Pisarcik provided a recap of the City’s revenues due to Corn Fest. She noted that $16,000 was received in parking, $342 in restaurant and bar tax. This is down from last year’s revenues of $27,000 which was due, in part, to the rains on Sunday during Corn Fest, she said. She noted that total expenses including overtime costs were $51,000, showing a deficit of approximately $34,000. ● Update on Police Station Mr. Moore reported that footings and foundation have been completed at the site. Many items have been bid and awarded, he said. Included in the backup Agenda information are items that were removed from the original plans and could be considered at a later date, he said. He noted that staff is still working within the $12 million budget set by Council. Ald. Baker noted that the interest rate for the bonds came in below budget which means there is up to $700,000 that the City saved and asked if additional items can be considered at this time to be added to the project. Mr. Biernacki replied that the budget from Council is $12 million; the interest rate is 2.16%, and this rate allowed the payment schedule to be adjusted from nineteen (19) to eighteen (18) years. He added that staff is receiving mixed messages from Council in that Council previously denied the fire station improvements to be added to the bond issue and are now considering additions to the project. Ald. Teresinski stated Council indicated they would have an opportunity to look at the project to see where the budget is to determine if any alternates could be added. Ald. Jacobson stated he would like an in depth determination regarding value engineering and more information on why some items were cut. Mr. Moore began a dissertation on items that were deleted. Ald. Jacobson asked for a written report. ● Capital Improvements Update  Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 3 of 9 Mr. Maurer provided the capital improvements update including eleven (11) major projects. He highlighted several projects: Bethany Road widening, Gurler Road, Fairview Bike Path and Annie Glidden. ● Proclamation Declaring “White Ribbons Against Pornography” Mayor Povlsen read the Proclamation declaring White Ribbons against Pornography Week as October 28 through November 3, 2012. II. APPROVAL OF MAYOR APPOINTMENTS: NONE. III. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS: Ms. Sheila Lahey, Director of “Wired” spoke on the movie on DeKalb and thanked Council for their support of the project. Ms. Bessie Chronopoulos, DeKalb, Illinois, spoke on the City Clerk referendum on the November ballot and asked Council to reconsider its funding and stated the position should be “as it was.” Additionally, she asked Council to become involved in the land swap regarding the soccer fields on Fairview. Ald. Gallagher stated the City does not own that property. E. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE: Ald. O’Leary asked that Resolution 12-107 be removed from the Consent Agenda. MOTION Ald. Teresinski moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended; seconded by Ald. O’Leary. Motion carried 8-0 on roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Naylor, Baker, O’Leary, Povlsen. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. MOTION Ald. Naylor moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as amended; seconded by Ald. Gallagher. Motion carried 8-0 on roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Naylor, Baker, O’Leary, Povlsen. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. 1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Special Meeting: October 10, 2012 Approved in the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote. 2. RECEIVE AND FILE: Airport Advisory Board Minutes: August 21, 2012 Finance Division Check List: September 2012 Finance Division Bank Balance and Bank Statement: September 2012 Public Works Department Construction Update Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 4 of 9 Received and filed in the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote. 3. ORDINANCE 12-78 AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS CHAPTER 6, “STREETS, ALLEYS AND SIDEWALKS,” SECTION 6.15, “RUBBISH IN STREETS,” BY ADDING “SNOW.” Approved in the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote. 4. RESOLUTION 12-106 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING FY13 ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT WITH TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FUNDS AT 221 WEST LINCOLN HIGHWAY. Approved in the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote. 5. RESOLUTION 12-107 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING FY13 ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT WITH TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FUNDS AT 850 SOUTH FOURTH STREET. Mayor Povlsen read Resolution 12-107 by title only. MOTION Ald. Teresinski moved to pass Resolution 12-107; seconded by Ald. Gallagher. Ald. O’Leary stated she had not heard about this issue previously. Mr. Biernacki replied it was discussed at the last Committee of the Whole Meeting, and explained the Architectural Improvement Program. VOTE Motion carried 8-0 on roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Naylor, Baker, O’Leary, Povlsen. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. 6. ORDINANCE 12-79 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS FOR A WATERMAIN EASEMENT AT 545 EAST LINCOLN HIGHWAY. Approved in the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote. 7. ORDINANCE 12-80 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS FOR A WATERMAIN EASEMENT AT 303 HOLLISTER AVENUE (DEKALB SANITARY DISTRICT). Approved in the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote.  Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 5 of 9 8. ORDINANCE 12-81 APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR BURIAL OF GAS MAIN AND GAS FACILITIES FOR NICOR GAS ON CITY PROPERTY 112 EAST LOCUST STREET, DEKALB, ILLINOIS. Approved in the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote. F. PURCHASES AND BID AWARDS: 1) PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT BATWING MOWER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Mr. Moore explained that the current 1999 mower is becoming very expensive to upkeep and there is currently $3,000 in repairs. MOTION Ald. Baker moved to purchase the batwing mower, Option 1. Mr. Frieders explained this would entail a budget amendment. Ald. Baker withdrew his motion. MOTION Ald. Lash moved to lease/purchase the batwig mower; seconded by Ald. Naylor. Motion failed 2-5 on roll call vote. Aye: Lash, O’Leary. Nay: Jacobson, Teresinski, Gallagher, Naylor, Baker. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion defeated. MOTION Ald. Gallagher moved to direct staff to prepare a budget amendment and a purchase authorization for Council approval at the next meeting; seconded by Ald. Baker. Motion carried 8-0 on roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Naylor, Baker, O’Leary, Povlsen. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. H. OLD BUSINESS: NONE. I. ORDINANCES – SECOND READING: NONE. J. ORDINANCES – FIRST READING: 1) ORDINANCE 12-82 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GMRI, INC., A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF DARDEN Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 6 of 9 RESTAURANTS, INC. FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 2211 SYCAMORE ROAD. Mayor Povlsen read Ordinance 12-82 by title only. MOTION Ald. Gallagher moved to receive and file Ordinance 12-82; seconded by Ald. Teresinski. Mr. Biernacki explained the request from Darden for the Olive Garden Restaurant. He added that Mr. Hopkins will further explain the agreement. Mr. Hopkins acknowledged NIU who owns the adjoining property has been extremely cooperative in moving the project forward. He added that the Economic Development Committee reviewed the agreement and the project and recommended its approval. He pointed out the changes in the agreement from the one that Council reviewed at the last Committee of the Whole meeting. Council asked further questions of Mr. Hopkins regarding the logistics of the project and the agreement, including full-time employees, leakage, square footage, NIU’s involvement and the improvements. Mr. Bill Nicklas, Vice President of Institutional Planning at NIU stated that NIU is an interested and supportive neighbor. He noted they are party to an access easement that connects their building to Sycamore Road and it is proposed that NIU agree to relocation of the easement. Additionally, he said, some of NIU’s property will be used for parking for the Olive Garden. The next Council meeting will have a Letter of Intent memorializing the understanding, he said. Mr. Stephen Clark, DeKalb, Illinois stated he did not think this is a good idea as it is a bad tax policy and bad economics. He added that the increased value will take away money from others in the TIF District. Ms. Bessie Chronopoulos, DeKalb, Illinois stated she agreed with some of Mr. Clark’s comments. She asked when the money will start going to the other taxing bodies. Additionally, she asked if any of the 55 jobs are managers. Also, she questioned what if NIU moves from the property and how Olive Garden will impact the other businesses. Ald. Baker stated that easements are filed with the property and TIF money is kept within that TIF District. The benefit is extra sales tax, he said. Council again discussed the agreement and forgivable loan. Ald. Jacobson stated that TIF is a poor use for this project and cannot support TIF being used at this location. VOTE Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed MOTION TO EXTEND MEETING At 8:56 p.m., Ald. Teresinski moved to extend the meeting past 9:00 p.m.; seconded by Ald. O’Leary. Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. MOTION  Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 7 of 9 Ald. Gallagher moved to waive second reading of Ordinance 12-82; seconded by Ald. Teresinski. Motion carried 6-2 on roll call vote. Aye: Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Baker, O’Leary, Povlsen. Nay: Jacobson, Naylor. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. MOTION Ald. Teresinski moved to pass Ordinance 12-82; seconded by Ald. Gallagher. Motion carried 6-2 on roll call vote. Aye: Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Baker, O’Leary, Povlsen. Nay: Jacobson, Naylor. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. 2) ORDINANCE 12-83 AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS, CHAPTER 18, “DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS,” SECTION 18.03, RELATING TO “RESTRAINT” FOR THE CITY OF DEKALB. Ald. Gallagher left the meeting at 8:58 p.m. Mayor Povlsen read Ordinance 12-83 by title only. MOTION Ald. Naylor moved to receive and file Ordinance 12-83; seconded by Ald. Lash. Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. MOTION Ald. Lash moved to waive second reading of Ordinance 12-83; seconded by Ald. O’Leary. Motion carried 7-0-1 on roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Naylor, Baker, O’Leary, Povlsen. Absent: Gallagher. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. MOTION Ald. Lash moved to pass Ordinance 12-83; seconded by Ald. O’Leary. Motion carried 7-0-1 on roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Naylor, Baker, O’Leary, Povlsen. Absent: Gallagher. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. 3) ORDINANCE 12-84 AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS CHAPTER 51, “TRAFFIC,” SECTION 51.13, “PARKING PROHIBITED,” SCHEDULE C, “PARKING RESTRICTIONS,” SECTION 51.21 “REGULATING AND PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES DURING SNOW EMERGENCY; ESTABLISHING SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES, AND SCHEDULE I, “SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES” FOR PARKING CHANGES AND SNOW ROUTE INCLUSION AND TOW ZONE WARNING ON EDGEBROOK DRIVE. Mayor Povlsen read Ordinance 12-84 by title only. MOTION Ald. Jacobson moved to receive and file Ordinance 12-84; seconded by Ald. Naylor. Mr. Biernacki stated that the Ordinance was suggested by Ald. Jacobson and Chief Lowery. He explained the parameters of the ordinance. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 8 of 9 Ald. Gallagher returned to the meeting at 9:01 p.m. VOTE Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. MOTION Ald. Gallagher moved to waive second reading of Ordinance 12-84; seconded by Ald. Lash. Motion carried 8-0 on roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Naylor, Baker, O’Leary, Povlsen. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. MOTION Ald. Teresinski moved to pass Ordinance 12-84; seconded by Ald. Gallagher. Motion carried 8-0 on roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Naylor, Baker, O’Leary, Povlsen. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. K. RESOLUTIONS: NONE. L. REPORTS – COMMUNICATIONS: Ald. O’Leary stated she wanted to change her vote on the item regarding improvements at Peace Road and Route 38 at the Committee of the Whole Meeting. Mr. Frieders stated she could make a motion to reconsider. MOTION Ald. O’Leary moved to reconsider the Committee of the Whole item regarding improvements to Peace Road and Route 38 and asked for more information from staff; seconded by Ald. Gallagher. Motion carried 5-3 on roll call vote. Aye: Teresinski, Gallagher, Naylor, Baker, O’Leary. Nay: Jacobson, Lash, Povlsen. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. Ald. Jacobson asked all to watch for pedestrians while driving. Ald. Teresinski announced he will not be seeking re-election for his seat in the Second ward. He thanked Council and staff and noted many good things can happen while on Council. He added that it has been an honor to serve. He encouraged citizens to consider serving on Council. Ald. Lash said she would miss Ald. Teresinski. Also, she noted early voting has begun for the November election. Ald. Gallagher asked all to keep the catch basins clear and added that leaf pickup will continue through November. Ald. Naylor stated he attended the EDC celebration and suggested that they provide their presentation to Council. He thanked Mr. Maurer and IDOT for the improvements that have been made on Route 23. Also, he said, Tom Cleveland presented an interesting seminar at the recent IML conference. Mr. Biernacki pointed out that since November 12 is a holiday observing Veterans’ Day, the next Council meeting will be on Tuesday, November 13th. Also, the following evening, Wednesday,  Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 9 of 9 November 14th is the scheduled Special Joint Meeting with the Liquor commission. Mr. Frieders added that comments received from current licensees indicate they look forward to changes and simplification of the Municipal Code. Chief Hicks pointed out that two grants were received: for fire prevention and a defibrillator. Mr. Moore noted he attended a shopping center show in Chicago and there was a level of interest for DeKalb. M. RECESS FOR CLOSED SESSION: APPROVAL OF A STAFF REQUEST TO HOLD A CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL AS PROVIDED FOR IN 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1); COLLECTIVE BARGAINING 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2); PENDING LITIGATION 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11); AND, WORKER’S COMPENSATION 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(12). MOTION Ald. Jacobson moved to approve staff’s request to hold a closed session to discuss Personnel as provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1); Collective Bargaining 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2); Pending Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11); and, Worker’s Compensation 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(12); seconded by Ald. Baker. Motion carried 8-0 on roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Naylor, Baker, O’Leary, Povlsen. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. Mayor Povlsen closed the meeting to the public at 9:21 pm. Mayor Povlsen opened the meeting to the public at 9:50 pm. N. ADJOURNMENT: Ald. Jacobson moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ald. Lash Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. DIANE K. WRIGHT, City Clerk Approved by City Council November 13, 2012