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MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DEKALB June 11, 2012 The City Council of DeKalb, Illinois held a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, June 11, 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 (arrived at 6:21 p.m.), Alderman Brendon Gallagher, Alderman Ronald Naylor, Alderman David Baker, Alderman Monica O’Leary and Mayor Kris Povlsen. Also present were: Mark Biernacki, City Manager; Dean Frieders, City Attorney; Gene Lowery, Police Chief; Eric Hicks, Interim Fire Chief; T.J. Moore, Public Works Director; Joel Maurer, Assistant Director Public Works – Engineering/Transportation; Byron Wilkins, Contracted IT Technician; and Diane Wright, City Clerk. Mayor Povlsen advised that Ald. Lash was attending another meeting and would be late. B. ITEMS ALSO ON THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA: NONE. C. CONSIDERATIONS: 1) CONSIDERATION OF AN UPDATE TO THE CITY COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC GOALS. Mr. Biernacki stated that the goals were a synopsis of the meeting recently attended by Council in April. He asked for comments from Council, and added that they will become part of the FY 2013 budget once approved by Council. Ald. Teresinski suggested that an item relating to drug related crime and prosecution be added under Public Safety. Additionally, he submitted that a review of potential redevelopment with NIU on capacity, specifically consideration of a redevelopment plan be added under the Quality Committee of the Whole Meeting June 11, 2012 Page 2 of 3 Housing Area. Finally, he proposed that a comment be added under Economic Development that generates a positive return for the community. Ald. Naylor stated under the gang section that “increase gang” be changed to “decrease gang” or “increase gang intervention.” Also, he proposed that goal #4 should follow goal #1. Additionally, he suggested changing “increase neighborhood watch program” to “increase additional neighborhood watch program.” Ald. Jacobson suggested that the bullet under goal #3 referring to hiring a communications manager be changed to “explore” hiring a communications manager. Council consensus was to proceed with changes and move forward with adopting the document as part of the budget. Mr. Biernacki asked that a motion be made during the regular meeting to include these changes as part of the Strategic Goals in the budget. 2) CONSIDERATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFFING. Interim Chief Hicks discussed his Fire Department staffing proposal which originated at the last Committee of the Whole meeting. He introduced some points which were brought up by Council and discussed the proposal with Council. Ald. Lash arrived at 6:21 p.m. Council discussed the proposal at length and asked additional questions. Ald. Teresinski suggested another discussion be held with final numbers. 3) CONSIDERATION OF PARKING CHANGES WITH ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) PROJECTS ALONG 4TH STREET WITH INTERSECTIONS AT TAYLOR STREET AND AT EAST LINCOLN HIGHWAY. Mr. Maurer discussed the item and answered questions from Council. MOTION Ald. Gallagher moved to approve staff’s recommended parking changes along 4th Street with intersections at Taylor Street and at East Lincoln Highway and directed staff to bring back an ordinance for formal Council approval; seconded by Ald. Lash. Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. 4) CONSIDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION ASSISTANCE FOR 2012 MAINTENANCE OF STREETS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS AND PARKING LOTS. Mr. Maurer explained to Council this is similar to last year’s use of a consultant during the busy construction season. MOTION Ald. Naylor moved to approve staff’s recommendation to use contracted assistance for the 2012 maintenance of streets, alleys, sidewalks and parking lots and directed staff to bring back a  Committee of the Whole Meeting June 11, 2012 Page 3 of 3 resolution for formal Council approval; seconded by Ald. Teresinski. Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. 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); AND PENDING LITIGATION 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). 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) and Pending Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11); seconded by Ald. Lash. Motion carried 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 6:50 p.m. Mayor Povlsen opened the meeting to the public at 7:05 p.m. D. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION Ald. Lash moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ald. O’Leary. Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. ______________________________________ DIANE K. WRIGHT, City Clerk Approved by City Council June 25, 2012  MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DEKALB June 11, 2012 The City Council of DeKalb, Illinois, held a regular meeting on Monday, June 11, 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; Rudy Espiritu, Assistant City Manager; Dean Frieders, City Attorney; Gene Lowery, Police Chief; Eric Hicks, Interim Fire Chief; T.J. Moore, Public Works Director; Joel Maurer, Assistant Director Public Works – Engineering/ Transportation; Byron Wilkins, Contracted IT Technician; and Diane Wright, City Clerk. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Ald. Jacobson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: Ald. Lash requested that Item M, Recess for Closed Session be deleted from the Agenda in that it was completed during the Committee of the Whole meeting. MOTION Ald. Teresinski moved to approve the Agenda as amended; 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. D. SPECIAL ITEMS OR PRESENTATIONS & CITIZENS’ COMMENTS: I. SPECIAL ITEMS ● Certificate of Recognition to Micki Chulick in honor of her retirement from 4C Mayor Povlsen read the Certificate of Recognition to Micki Chulick and thanked her on behalf of the Council for her service to the community and wished her well in her retirement. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 2 of 11 ● Fire Department Promotions: Jeff McMaster to Battalion Chief Don Faulhaber to Captain Jim Ruhl to Lieutenant Tim Morey to Lieutenant Interim Chief Hicks announced the above promotions in the Fire Department and members of the families placed the promotional pins on lapels. Mayor Povlsen congratulated all and thanked them for their service to the City. ● Report from Local Liquor Licensees on Video Gaming Mayor Povlsen announced that licensees would be speaking on the recently passed legislation by the State of Illinois to allow video gaming. Ms. Kimberly Knowlton of KJ’s encouraged Council to allow video gaming so that people will not have to drive to other communities that allow it and revenue can stay in DeKalb. She stated that establishments would be allowed to have no more than five (5) machines, with a maximum bet of $2. Additionally, no money would be exchanged at the establishment; it is all done in the terminal. Mr. Steve Guadagnoli of the American Legion also urged Council to allow video gaming. Mr. Rob Deshazer of Tapalaluna stated his restaurant is not pursuing the video gaming at this time, but may in the future and asked Council to support the issue in order to bring revenue to the City. Mr. Adam Behr of O’Leary’s agreed that this is an opportunity to generate revenue and will help the licensees in that area. He added that additional employees may be hired as a result. Mr. Keith Tadevich of Mardi Gras Lanes also advocated video gaming. He added that the City could receive revenue from it. Also, he named other cities who have adopted it: Champaign, Rockford, Rochelle, and Loves Park. Mr. Earl Sullivan of Sullivan’s Tavern agreed that this is a great opportunity for the City. He noted that people will travel to other cites allowing gambling as they do so now to travel to boat gambling. Mr. Harry Begovich of the Moose Lodge agreed and urged Council to adopt video gaming. Ms. Kathy Gilroy, Villa Park, Illinois, spoke in opposition to video gaming and added it is harmful to the community. She stated that gambling creates losers. She added it will be difficult to keep young people away and enumerated other drawbacks to it. Mayor Povlsen stated that the item will be discussed at a future Committee of the Whole meeting. Mr. Biernacki asked for direction on any further information Council would require. He suggested that Council may consider holding a Public Hearing for citizens to attend. Council consensus was to schedule the item for a future Committee of the Whole meeting and discuss holding a Public Hearing. ● DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation Annual Report – Paul Borek Mr. Borek gave a presentation on the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) and enumerated the highlights of the past year. He added that plans in 2013 are to  Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 3 of 11 implement a marketing campaign to attract businesses, utilize video marketing and enhance the website. He thanked the City for their support and stressed the DCEDC’s commitment to expand the tax base and increase businesses in the area. ● Electrical Aggregation Update Mr. Moore stated that an agreement has been executed with First Energy to reduce costs by 40% to 4.64 cents per kilowatt hour over the life of the two-year contract; the current Commonwealth Edison rate is 8.039 cents per kilowatt hour. He added that savings will be reflected in August. Mr. Moore stated this is an “opt out” program; Commonwealth Edison will send letters in the next few weeks. If citizens wish to participate in the aggregation, they do nothing. If they do not want to participate, they can follow the directions in the letter. II. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS Mr. Derrick Smith, DeKalb, Illinois stated he was speaking on behalf of the group that spoke previously on the location of the new Police Station. Mr. Smith said he was told Ald. Gallagher made comments after the group left and they were very disrespectful, Ald. Gallagher basically stated they (the group) were incompetent because an article appeared in the Northern Star in 2008 regarding the location. Mr. Smith referred to Council minutes wherein the location was still being discussed in 2011. Mr. Smith stated that TIF would have paid for rehab of this building and the two across the street. He reiterated concerns regarding the location of the new Police Station. He stated that he hoped that one would know how “people of color” feel about Police, and added that he finds it disrespectful to put the Police Station at this location. Also, he said, the responses the Council gave for building it there are minimal to the concerns raised. Ald. Baker asked to address Mr. Smith’s concerns. He stated that he can assure him that not once did a discussion take place about locating it across from the Black Studies Center. He added there were at least six open meetings discussing the location options. Also, he said, 85% of Police calls are in the Greek Row area. He added that the Station needs to be close to Greek Row, but also near the rest of the community. Mr. Smith stated there has never been a vote by Council on the location. Mayor Povlsen replied that a formal vote by Council was not necessary to determine the location. Mr. Biernacki added that there was a series of collective decisions by Council on the location. E. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE: Ald. Naylor asked that Item 3. Mayor Appointments be removed from the Consent Agenda. MOTION Ald. Naylor moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended; 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 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 4 of 11 Ald. Naylor moved to approve the listing of Consent Agenda items 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: Committee of the Whole: May 29, 2012 Regular Meeting: May 29, 2012 Approved in the Consent Agenda. 2. RECEIVE AND FILE: Human Relations Commission Minutes: May 1, 2012 Finance Division Check List: April 2012 Received and filed in the Consent Agenda. 4. ORDINANCE 12-46 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF PEARL STREET AND NORTH OF GURLER STREET FOR ALLEY PURPOSES FROM CLIFFORD AND DONNA SELDAL. Approved in the Consent Agenda. 5. RESOLUTION 12-60 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TRI-R SYSTEMS INCORPORATED TO UPGRADE THE SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM. Approved in the Consent Agenda. 6. RESOLUTION 12-61 ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR LABORERS, WORKERS AND MECHANICS EMPLOYED ON PUBLIC WORKS IN THE CITY OF DEKALB. Approved in the Consent Agenda. 7. RESOLUTION 12-62 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, ON BEHALF OF THE DEKALB-SYCAMORE AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY, FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING FUNDS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2012 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2013. Approved in the Consent Agenda.  Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 5 of 11 3. APPROVAL OF MAYOR APPOINTMENTS: Airport Advisory Board – 4 year term Larry Luxton – Reappointment James Rhoades – Reappointment Bryant Irving – Reappointment Citizens’ Environmental Commission – 2 year term Scott Mooberry – Reappointment Bill Finucane – Reappointment Mark Hein – Reappointment William Oleckno – Reappointment Landmarks Commission – 3 year term Donna Gable – Reappointment Don Whitmore – Reappointment Economic Development Committee – 3 year term Ata Shakir – Reappointment Board of Fire and Police Commissioners – 3 year term Sam Finch – Reappointment Mayor Povlsen read the list of Mayoral Appointments. MOTION Ald. Naylor moved to approve the list of Mayoral appointments; seconded by Ald. O’Leary. Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. Mayor Povlsen thanked all for serving on these committees. F. PURCHASES AND BID AWARDS: 1. APPROVAL OF STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE GURLER ROAD RECONSTRUCTION BID TO ELLIOTT & WOOD, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $460,800. MOTION Ald. Teresinski moved to approve staff’s recommendation to award the Gurler Road Reconstruction Bid to Elliott & Wood, Inc. in the amount of $460,800; 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. 2. APPROVAL OF STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS 11 AND 12 UPGRADES TO CURRAN CONTRACTING COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $176,987.45. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 6 of 11 MOTION Ald. Naylor moved to approve staff’s recommendation to award the bid for the Municipal Parking Lots 11 and 12 Upgrades to Curran Contracting Company in the amount of $176,987.45; seconded by Ald. Lash. Ald. Jacobson questioned why only one bid was received and suggested it is how it is advertised and added that the bid was over the estimates. He suggested that staff may need to change the manner of soliciting bids and noted this is unacceptable. VOTE Motion carried 6-2 on roll call vote. Aye: Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Naylor, Baker, Povlsen. Nay: Jacobson, O’Leary. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY OF DEKALB FY 2013 BUDGET. Mayor Povlsen opened the Public Hearing at 8:10; there being no comments, Mayor Povlsen closed the Public Hearing. H. OLD BUSINESS: NONE. I. ORDINANCES – SECOND READING: 1. ORDINANCE 12-39 APPROVING THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS FY 2013 BUDGET, STAFFING PLAN, AND THE FY 2013 - FY 2017 FIVE YEAR GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL PLAN. Mayor Povlsen read Ordinance 12-39 by title only. MOTION Ald. Gallagher moved to pass Ordinance 12-39; seconded by Ald. Teresinski. Mayor Povlsen noted that this is his sixteenth (16th) year of determining budgets and this has been one of the best years. He added that much discussion has taken place and complimented Council, Finance Advisory Committee, and staff. Mr. Espiritu stated that staff has taken direction from Council at the last meeting and made additional reductions. He pointed out that reductions were made by staff prior to budget submittal to Council; the City Manager, Finance Director and he made additional cuts, again, prior to Council submittal; and this is the third round of expenditure reductions. He stated this budget includes a $300,000 surplus and a $10.98 million General Fund balance. Also, he advised that Red Cross will be submitting an application for $7,000 human services funding which is included in the budget.  Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 7 of 11 Mr. Espiritu stated that his survey indicates that five (5) communities purchase tablets or notebooks for Council. Ald. Lash questioned two of the line items that were reduced: $500 in the Police budget for psych and medical and $500 for marketing ads. AMENDED MOTION Ald. Lash moved to amend Ordinance 12-39 to maintain the $500 each in Police line items 8345 and 8373; seconded by Ald. Naylor. Motion carried 6-2 on roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Naylor, Baker, O’Leary. Nay: Gallagher, Povlsen. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. AMENDED MOTION Ald. Naylor moved to amend Ordinance 12-39 to include $4,000 in the Council line item office supplies for notebooks or tablets; seconded by Ald. O’Leary. Discussion ensued on this item including alternatives to place monitors and desktops at each Council location on the dais. Also discussed were issues on warranty, ownership, loss and maintenance of notebooks and tablets. Ald. Jacobson stated he purchased a “stripped-down” version of a tablet, with a buy one/get one free, and would offer the second to a Council Member to use. He stated that although he supports the concept, $4,000 is too much, as Council would only need the basics on the item. Ald. Baker stated he was told he could not use a laptop at the meetings. Mr. Frieders replied there is no prohibition or restriction on this use. VOTE Motion failed 2-5 on roll call vote. Aye: Naylor, O’Leary. Nay: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Baker. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion defeated. AMENDED MOTION Ald. Naylor moved to amend Ordinance 12-39 to eliminate the transfer of $50,000 and $27,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax to the General Fund; seconded by Ald. O’Leary. Discussion ensued regarding the charges and transfers regarding snow and ice expenditures. VOTE Motion failed 1-6 on roll call vote. Aye: Naylor. Nay: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Baker, O’Leary. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion defeated. Ald. Naylor discussed the Refuse and Recycling Fund. He suggested transferring $260,000 to the General Fund, leaving a balance of $108,000 in the Refuse and Recycling Fund. Discussion ensued on the topic. There was no motion. Ald. Jacobson stated TIF I balance is reduced by $500,000 and asked staff for information on it. Mr. Espiritu noted that $100,000 was used for additional street maintenance and $50,000 for the TIF inventory study. He stated he did not have the information with him at the meeting for the remainder. Mr. Biernacki stated staff will do a comparison and bring back the information. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 8 of 11 AMENDED MOTION Ald. Teresinski moved to amend Ordinance 12-39 to include the Strategic Goals as amended previously; seconded by Ald. Gallagher. Ald. Lash apologized that she was not present during discussion of the Strategic Goals at the Committee of the Whole meeting. She asked that “determine human services funding levels” be reworded to “continue human services funding levels.” AMENDED MOTION Ald. Lash moved to amend Ordinance 12-39 to change language in the Strategic Goals to “continue human services funding levels” rather than “determine human services funding levels;” seconded by Ald. Naylor. Motion carried 8-0 on roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Naylor, Baker, O’Leary, Povlsen. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. VOTE 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. J. ORDINANCES – FIRST READING: 1. ORDINANCE 12-47 AUTHORIZING THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO THE DEKALB PARK DISTRICT (HOPKINS PARK, GLIDDEN/TAYLOR, AND DAWN/DAVID PARCELS). Mayor Povlsen read Ordinance 12-47 by title only. MOTION Ald. Gallagher moved to receive and file Ordinance 12-47; seconded by Ald. Teresinski. Mr. Biernacki explained that the City has acquired parcels of land over the years that are recreational. Hopkins Park is partially owned by the City and the County; the Park District does not own Hopkins Park. He stated that the County has transferred their portion of the ownership to the Park District, and this ordinance would transfer the City’s portion of the ownership. Additionally, the Ordinance would transfer Glidden/Taylor and Dawn/David to the Park District, he said. VOTE Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. MOTION Ald. Gallagher moved to waive second reading of Ordinance 12-47; 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  Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 9 of 11 Ald. Lash moved to pass Ordinance 12-47; 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. 2. ORDINANCE 12-48 AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS, CHAPTER 7, “WATER SERVICE,” SECTION 7.18, “WATER RATES.” Mayor Povlsen read Ordinance 12-48 by title only. MOTION Ald. Teresinski moved to receive and file Ordinance 12-48; seconded by Ald. Gallagher. Mr. Moore explained the amendment in which the CPI would be used for rate increases. Ald. Naylor called this a “step backward” and added it doesn’t cover the costs nor does it address capital needs. VOTE Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. MOTION Ald. Gallagher moved to waive second reading of Ordinance 12-48; seconded by Ald. Lash. 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 12-48; seconded by Ald. Gallagher. Motion carried 5-3 on roll call vote. Aye: Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Baker, O’Leary. Nay: Jacobson, Naylor, Povlsen. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. MOTION TO EXTEND MEETING At 8:56 p.m., Ald. Jacobson moved to extend the meeting past 9:00 p.m.; seconded by Ald. Teresinski. Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. K. RESOLUTIONS: 1. RESOLUTION 12-63 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF DEKALB, A DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY, TO PROVIDE LABOR SERVICES FOR THE COLLECTION OF PARKING FEES AT CORNFEST BEING HELD AT THE DEKALB TAYLOR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUGUST 25 AND 26, 2012. Mayor Povlsen read Resolution 12-63 by title only. MOTION Ald. Lash moved to pass Resolution 12-63; seconded by Ald. O’Leary. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 10 of 11 Mr. Moore explained that Big Brothers/Big Sisters will receive 30% of parking revenue fees this year. On questions by Council, he noted that 800 passes will be given for vendors and volunteers. Also, he said, Big Brothers/Big Sisters is the umbrella organization and will share the work and revenue share with other agencies. VOTE Motion carried 7-1 on roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Teresinski, Lash, Gallagher, Naylor, Baker, Povlsen. Nay: O’Leary. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. 2. RESOLUTION 12-64 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS, TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH DEKALB PARK DISTRICT FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS PARK. Mayor Povlsen read Resolution 12-64 by title only. MOTION Ald. Gallagher moved to pass Resolution 12-64; seconded by Ald. Lash. Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the motion passed. L. REPORTS – COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Espiritu advised Council that tomorrow morning the joint planter project with the City, NIU, and Proven Winners will be deployed across campus and the downtown area with forty (40) planters. He noted that the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission jointly worked on the project with NIU. Mayor Povlsen stated that the first Municipal Band concert is tomorrow evening with a tribute to Dee Palmer. Also, Yards of Distinction awards will commence at the next Council meeting and encouraged all to participate in the nomination process. Additionally, he stated that a joint meeting will be held on June 26 with the Safe/Quality Task Force. Finally, he noted that NIU will be hosting the IHSA Class 8 playoffs. Ald. Teresinski congratulated Micki Chulick on her retirement and noted that she is an asset to the community. Also, DeKalb High School held their first graduation at the new high school. Additionally, he said, school is out for the summer and asked that everyone be cautious on the roads. He addressed a recap of the budget and noted that in 2011 actual General Fund expenses were $31.6 million; 2012 estimated General Fund expenses are $29.8 million and 2013 budgeted expenses are $29.6 million. Expenses have gone down, he noted, and additionally, the City is paying for catastrophic insurance and initial funds for the new Police Station bond payments. Ald. Lash thanked Laura Pisarcik, Rudy Espiritu and staff for their work on the budget. She added that many tough decisions were made and staff responded above and beyond. She also congratulated Micki Chulick for her work. Ald. Gallagher asked that people contact Patti McAdams at the City regarding Yards of Distinction nominations. He thanked Joel Maurer for his work on the bike path on Fairview.  Regular City Council Meeting Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 11 of 11 Ald. Naylor thanked staff for the work on the budget preparation and congratulated staff in the Fire Department on their promotions. Also, he expressed condolences to the Derek Hiland family for their loss. Ald. Baker urged all to drive safely on West Lincoln. Mr. Frieders thanked Chief Lowery for ideas he has brought forward. Additionally, he advised Council that staff is vigilant on efforts to combat property maintenance issues and he looks forward to addressing blighted areas. Also, he stated, the City received another Public Access Counselor opinion from the State’s Attorney General’s office that has upheld the City’s actions responding to FOIA records. He added that staff takes pride in its responses on behalf of the City in making sure we are fully complying with the law and meeting its obligations. M. RECESS FOR CLOSED SESSION: 1) 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); AND PENDING LITIGATION 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). Removed from Agenda. N. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION Ald. Gallagher moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Ald. Jacobson. Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Povlsen declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. DIANE K. WRIGHT, City Clerk Approved by City Council June 25, 2012