Committee of the Whole

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES MAY 23, 2016 PRESENT: Mayor Burns, Ald. Bruno, Burghart, Cummings, Maladra, Marks, Simonian, Seno (arr. 7:08pm), Singer ABSENT: Ald. Kilburg, Radecki STAFF PRESENT: McKittrick, Dawkins, Babica, VanGyseghem, Tymoszenko 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Simonian called the meeting to order at 7pm noting that Ald. Kilburg and Radecki were absent. Ald. Bruno moved, seconded by Ald. Marks to add a closed session on probable litigation. No discussion. V/V: 7-0 Motion carried. 2. APPROVE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES FROM MAY 9, 2016 Moved by Ald. Cummings, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 7-0 Motion carried. 3. ITEMS OF BUSINESS a. Recommend Draft Ordinance Amending Title 4 (Business and License Regulations), Chapter 2 (Liquor Control), Section 4-2-13 (License Fees and Number of Licenses) Rescinding One (1) Class A-1 Liquor License and Adding One (1) Class C-3 Liquor License (Hammars East Side Liquors at 1479 E. State Street) Owner Mukesh Patel was present to answer questions and provide an overview of their business model. Discussion on tasting criteria versus purchasing was heard. V/V: 8-0 Motion carried. b. Recommend Approval of Swedish Days Special Event Liquor Licenses for the American Legion Post 75 at 22 S. Second Street and Chianti’s at 220 Campbell Street June 21 through June 26, 2016. Moved by Ald. Seno, second by Ald. Bruno V/V: 8-0 Motion carried. c. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Bank Signature Card with MB Financial Effective June 13, 2016. Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Bruno V/V: 8-0 Motion carried. d. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for Communications Equipment at 618 Logan Avenue. Moved by Ald. Cummings, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 8-0 Motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES – MAY 23, 2016 1 e. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Renewal of a Lease Agreement with the Geneva Park District for Parking Lot Use at Sunset Recreation Center at 710 Western Avenue. Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Seno V/V: 8-0 Motion carried. f. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of Mosquito Abatement Agreement with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $46,402.00. Moved by Ald. Cummings, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 8-0 Motion carried. g. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Payment of $40,608.89 to the State of Illinois as Final Payment for FAU 2411/Western Avenue LAFO Project. Moved by Ald. Cummings, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 8-0 Motion carried. h. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract with Rubino Engineering for 2016 Geotechnical Services and Construction Materials Testing in the Amount of $39,580. Moved by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Singer V/V: 8-0 Motion carried. i. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract with Strada Construction Co. for 2016 Sidewalk and Curb Maintenance Project in the Amount of $42,515. Moved by Ald. Cummings, second by Ald. Marks V/V: 8-0 Motion carried. j. Recommend Draft Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract with Hastings Asphalt Services, Inc. for 2016 Parking Lot Sealcoating Project in the Amount Not to Exceed $6,483.48. Moved by Ald. Cummings, second by Ald. Marks On a question, Babica confirmed the amount was ‘not to exceed’ $6,483.48. V/V: 8-0 Motion carried. 4. NEW BUSINESS Ald. Burghart thanked staff for helping with logistics of the WGN block party event and stated it was great publicity for the City. On a motion by ald. Marks, second by Ald. Bruno, the committee adjourned to closed session at 7:22pm for the purpose of discussing probable litigation. Roll Call: Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Motion carried. The committee was brought back to open session at 8:09pm on a motion by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Singer. Roll Call: Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES – MAY 23, 2016 2 5. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Ald. Marks, second by Ald. Bruno, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote at 8:13pm. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES – MAY 23, 2016 3