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MINUTES CITY OF DEKALB CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JANUARY 12, 2015 The City Council of DeKalb, Illinois held a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, January 12, 2015 in the City Council Chambers of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. Mayor Rey called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Economic Development Coordinator Jennifer Diedrich called the roll and the following members of City Council were present: Alderman Bill Finucane, Alderman Kristen Lash, Alderman Bob Snow, Alderman Ron Naylor, Alderman Monica O’Leary, and Mayor John Rey. The following members of City Council were absent at roll call: Alderman David Jacobson (arrived at 5:24 p.m.), Alderman Dave Baker, and Alderman Monica O’Leary (arrived at 5:17 p.m.). Also present were City Manager Anne Marie Gaura, Assistant City Manager Patty Hoppenstedt, Police Chief Gene Lowery, Finance Director Cathy Haley, Fire Chief Eric Hicks, Community Development Director Ellen Divita, Public Works Director T.J. Moore, City Attorney Dean Frieders, Economic Development Coordinator Jennifer Diedrich, and Deputy Clerk Ruth Scott. B. ITEMS ALSO ON THE REGULAR AGENDA C. CONSIDERATIONS 1. Great Lakes Economic Development Agreement City Manager Gaura stated City staff had been researching this ecommerce project for several months from every angle. Community Development Director Divita introduced Dr. Tom McPeak of Barnwell Consulting LLC. She advised that Dr. McPeak works with high-volume internet retailers seeking municipalities interested in developing long-term agreements to extend financial incentives for companies that would locate in the municipality and engage in taxable internet sales in compliance with the law. This particular agreement would not obligate the City to any abatements or incentives but would set the ground work for future agreements. Committee of the Whole Meeting January 12, 2015 Page 2 of 4 After Community Development Director Divita’s overview, Dr. McPeak discussed the megatrends occurring in ecommerce and the internet. He continued to explain how the project would work and how it conforms to the Department of Revenue requirements. City Manager Gaura asked City Attorney Frieders to give an overview of the agreement. City Attorney Frieders described the specifics of the agreement and the process for approving clients. Mayor Rey asked Dr. McPeak if the terms of this agreement were the same as those with other municipalities. Dr. McPeak stated the City’s agreement is more thorough. Alderman Lash asked City Attorney Frieders if indemnification covers all costs. Alderman Lash and City Attorney discussed indemnification concerns. City Attorney Frieders stated the agreement is a three-party agreement and the retailer covers all legal costs. Alderman Lash asked what types of jobs would be brought to the City. Dr. McPeak responded that full-time wages and benefits appropriate for the duties assigned would be likely. Alderman Lash stated she doesn’t want to see more part-time or minimum wage jobs in DeKalb. Dr. McPeak responded that DeKalb is ideally located for a distribution center with sharp people in the area to draw as workforce. Discussion continued between all present. Alderman Lash asked if the agreements would follow the City’s guidelines for brick and mortar retailers. Community Development Director Divita stated there were even more guidelines for ecommerce entities. Dr. McPeak gave an example of the differences between a brick and mortar space and an ecommerce company, stating ecommerce revenue is the only way to get sales tax revenue from those purchasing throughout Illinois without using much of the City’s resources. A discussion ensued between Alderman Lash and Dr. McPeak. Mayor Rey stated the agreement’s preamble speaks of a 25-year term agreement and Section 7 speaks of a 10-year term and asked what the difference was. City Attorney Frieders responded there would be two agreements – one with Barnwell Consulting for 10 years and the other with the potential retailer for 25 years. City Manager Gaura stated the acceptance of the agreement is a philosophical decision by Council.  Committee of the Whole Meeting January 12, 2015 Page 3 of 4 Alderman Lash stated she doesn’t agree with the 25-year term. City Manager Gaura stated a long term agreement is beneficial to the City as a long term-revenue source. With retail changing world wide, incentive agreements have to have their place. Dr. McPeak added that major companies want to have a connection with all their markets and time zones. Ecommerce is growing 20 percent a year so longer term agreements are important. Alderman Naylor asked about the relationship between Barnwell Consulting and Great Lakes Economic Development LLC. Dr. McPeak responded that Barnwell Consulting is the umbrella association and creates a new LLC in each state for every client. Alderman Naylor asked Dr. McPeak if other cities in Illinois were being considered. Dr. McPeak stated he only wants to do this type of project in DeKalb. Alderman Naylor asked City Attorney Frieders about appropriations of the budget. City Attorney Frieders stated that if the City were to enter into a sub-agreement, funds would have to be appropriated for this purpose. Entering into an agreement the City doesn’t have funds budgeted for would void the agreement. This is a way of ensuring the City adheres to their obligations. Alderman Finucane asked what commits a company to stay in DeKalb for 25 years. Dr. McPeak replied the agreement would indicate a company can’t relocate to another city because of a better incentive. Alderman Finucane asked if the company would be required to pay a penalty if they stayed less than 25 years. Dr. McPeak stated since the City isn’t putting money into the project it has no investment to protect as there would be with a brick and mortar building. Dr. McPeak mentioned that if Amazon were to come to Illinois, they would generate approximately $22 million in local sales tax. Alderman Jacobson stated he is opposed to incentives if a company is coming to take something but feels this instance is one of the few opportunities the City’s high tax rate would help to compete with other large retailers. Mayor Rey stated this item is also on the Regular agenda and City Manager Gaura described the multistep process for moving forward. Approving the Great Lakes Economic Development agreement would give Dr. McPeak permission to reach out to the retailer. Committee of the Whole Meeting January 12, 2015 Page 4 of 4 Dr. McPeak added that he envisions two future agreements, however, the City isn’t obligated to accept them. Alderman Naylor asked about the timeframe for moving forward. Dr. McPeak stated that once the agreement is in place, it could take six months to a year. Mayor Rey thanked Dr. McPeak for his time. D. RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Approval to Hold an Executive Session to Discuss Personnel as Provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Not acted on at this meeting. 2. Approval to Hold an Executive Session to Discuss Purchase or Lease of Real Property as Provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5). Not acted on at this meeting. 3. Approval to Hold an Executive Session to Discuss Pending or Imminent Litigation as Provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). Not acted on at this meeting. E. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Alderman Jacobson moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Finucane. Mayor Rey declared the meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m. ____________________________________ RUTH A. SCOTT, Deputy City Clerk Approved by City Council February 9, 2015  MINUTES CITY OF DEKALB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2015 The City Council of DeKalb, Illinois held a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 12, 2015 in the City Council Chambers of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. Mayor Rey called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Economic Development Coordinator Jennifer Diedrich called the roll and the following members of City Council were present: Alderman David Jacobson, Alderman Bill Finucane, Alderman Kristen Lash, Alderman Bob Snow, Alderman Ron Naylor, Alderman Dave Baker, Alderman Monica O’Leary, and Mayor John Rey. The following members of City Council were absent at roll call: Alderman Dave Baker. Also present were City Manager Anne Marie Gaura, Assistant City Manager Patty Hoppenstedt, Police Chief Gene Lowery, Finance Director Cathy Haley, Fire Chief Eric Hicks, Community Development Director Ellen Divita, Public Works Director T.J. Moore, City Attorney Dean Frieders, Principal Planner Derek Hiland, Economic Development Coordinator Jennifer Diedrich, and Deputy City Clerk Ruth Scott. B. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cub Scout Pack 104. C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA – ADDITIONS / DELETIONS MOTION Alderman Jacobson moved to approve the Agenda, seconded by Alderman O’Leary. Motion carried by a 7-0-1 roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Lash, Snow, Naylor, O’Leary, Rey. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Fire Safety Registration and Inspection Program Fire Chief Hicks provided a review of the status of the subject item and explained how it has changed since the first presentation in September of 2014. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 Page 2 of 11 City Attorney Frieders discussed specific changes to the ordinance including violations and compliance agreements and potential incentives. Mayor Rey opened the Public Hearing at 6:23 p.m. Mac McIntyre stated he had concerns with the acceleration of the implementation schedule of the ordinance. Mr. McIntyre also stated the ordinance should have language inserted making it not as easily changed in the future. Marianne Anderson stated the City needs to be more business friendly and wants to ensure home-based businesses will not be included in this ordinance now or in the future. Further, she feels a sunset clause should be added to the ordinance if it’s not getting the required results within a specific amount of time. Marvin Barnes of Cushioneer stated he’s been a part of the proposed ordinance since the beginning and feels the current proposal is a good compromise for all involved. Linda Walt stated the current version of the proposed ordinance is much improved. Ms. Walt further stated she has an issue regarding grandfathering, feeling it needs to be very specific concerning work on the buildings being inspected. Will Heinisch provided a red-lined version of the FOCUS DeKalb ordinance to Council and staff. Mr. Heinisch listed numerous concerns FOCUS DeKalb has with the ordinance as proposed by City staff and asked Council to not rush the process of approving it. Chuck Shepard waived his request to speak to Council. Paul Callighan, former President of DCEDC thanked Council and staff for seeking input on the proposed ordinance stating he had concerns with the initial ordinance but supports the current draft in theory. However, he feels some refinement may be needed. John Anderson stated the City has known about violations of existing buildings, e.g. Otto’s, Travel Lodge, for years and asked why something hadn’t been done about them before now. Mayor Rey closed the Public Hearing at 6:58 p.m. Mayor Rey clarified with City Manager Gaura that another Public Hearing and the first reading of the proposed ordinance would take place on January 26, 2015, with the second reading taking place on February 9, 2015. City Manager Gaura confirmed the timeline and asked Council to notify City staff if they felt the schedule needed to be changed.  Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 Page 3 of 11 Mayor Rey asked City Manager Gaura if an updated version of the proposed ordinance would include the input given from FOCUS DeKalb. City Manager Gaura stated it would. Mayor Rey thanked the citizens that had given their input and time regarding this matter. E. SPECIAL ITEMS OR PRESENTATIONS & CITIZEN’S COMMENTS 1. Special Items a. Introduction of Assistant City Manager Patty Hoppenstedt City Manager Gaura introduced Assistant City Manager Hoppenstedt, giving highlights of her education and career. Assistant City Manager Hoppenstedt stated she was happy to be serving residents and employees of the City of DeKalb. b. Human Services Funding Annual Report: Elder Care Services Executive Director Tara Culotta presented Council with the Elder Care Services annual report stating one of the highlights of the past year include their move to a larger facility. Ms. Culotta stated this move will help provide even more services to DeKalb citizens and thanked Council for their support. c. Recognition of Lights of Distinction Winners Mayor Rey recognized the following Lights of Distinction winners, voted on by the Enhancement Committee, thanking them for their efforts to increase community pride with their seasonal displays:  Tom and Debbie Carls, 4 Inverness Court  Bob and Pat Carlson, 3 Wedgewood Cove  William and Nancy Raines, 200 Tilton Park 2. Presentations There were no presentations at this meeting. 3. Approval of the Mayor’s Appointments MOTION Alderman Finucane moved to approve the reappointment of Mark Hein to the Environmental Commission through June 31, 2016; the appointment of Lynn Neeley to fill a vacancy on the Finance Advisory Committee through June 31, 2018; and the appointment of Thom Gearhart to fill a vacancy on the Finance Advisory Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 Page 4 of 11 Committee through June 31, 2018, seconded by Alderman Naylor. Motion carried on a voice vote of 6-0-2. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Lash, Snow, Naylor, Rey. Absent: Baker, O’Leary. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed. 2. Citizens Comments Masako Newquist stated she had lost a tenant due to an inspection by the Crime Free Housing Bureau. Ms. Newquist was unhappy with the Crime Free Housing Bureau and their inspection requirements. F. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE MOTION Alderman Snow moved to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Alderman O’Leary. VOTE Motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0-1. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Lash, Snow, Naylor, O’Leary, Rey. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed. MOTION Alderman Snow moved to approve the listings on the Consent Agenda, seconded by Alderman O’Leary. VOTE Motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0-1. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Lash, Snow, Naylor, O’Leary, Rey. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed. 1. Approval of City Council Minutes a. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of November 24, 2014. b. Regular Meeting Minutes of November 24, 2014. c. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2014. d. Regular Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2014. All approved in the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote. 2. Receive & File a. FY15 Accounts Payable through January 12, 2015, in the Amount of $6,383,891.70. b. Investment and Bank Balance Summary through November 2014.  Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 Page 5 of 11 c. Year-to-Date Revenues and Expenditures for the General Fund through November 2014. All approved in the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote. 3. Resolution 2015-001 Authorizing a Lease Agreement with Old Elm Farms, 3331 Pleasant Street, for the Lease of 358 Acres +/- of Farmland and Two Grain Bins from February 15, 2015 through December 15, 2015 in the Amount of $125,529. Approved in the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote. 4. Ordinance 2015-001 Amending Chapter 51 “Traffic,” Schedule C “Parking Prohibited” of the Municipal Code (Garden Road Parking Restrictions). (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading) Approved in the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote. 5. Ordinance 2015-002 Amending Chapter 51 “Traffic,” Section 51.17 “Municipal Parking Lots and Parking Stalls” of the Municipal Code. (Seventh Street Parking Lot Restrictions). (First Reading) Approved in the Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote. G. Items for Separate Action 1. Resolution 2015-002 Authorizing an Agreement with Great Lakes Economic Development, LLC for Future Economic Development Incentives. Mayor Rey read Resolution 2015-002 by title only. Alderman Naylor asked for clarification regarding the indemnification which City Attorney Frieders addressed. MOTION Alderman Finucane moved to pass Resolution 2015-002, seconded by Alderman Jacobson. VOTE Motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0-1. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Lash, Snow, Naylor, O’Leary, Rey. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed. 2. Ordinance 2014-048 Approving a Special Use Permit for a Museum on Property Zoned “MFR-1” Multi-Family Residential, Ellwood-Nehring House, Located at 417 North First Street. (Second Reading) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 Page 6 of 11 Mayor Rey read Ordinance 2014-048 by title only. There was no discussion regarding this item. MOTION Alderman Naylor moved to pass Ordinance 2014-048, seconded by Alderman Finucane. VOTE Motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0-1. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Lash, Snow, Naylor, O’Leary, Rey. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed. 3. Ordinance 2015-003 Amending Chapter 64 “Smoking Regulations” of the Municipal Code Regarding Standards for Retail Tobacco Stores Setback. (First Reading) Mayor Rey read Ordinance 2015-003 by title only. City Attorney Frieders presented the proposed changes to this ordinance, reviewing each option given. Alderman Naylor stated he prefers Option 2 and reviewing each application on a case-by-case basis allowing Council to make the decision. MOTION Alderman Naylor motioned to pass Ordinance 2015-003 with Option 2, seconded by Alderman Lash. Alderman Lash stated that after a conversation with the business owner, she realizes the tobacco shop in question is not typical of others in the City. The 1,000- foot setback is a good idea and should be the general rule of thumb. Alderman Finucane stated there are only two locations in the City that meet the 1,000-foot setback. Principal Planner Hiland commented that the two locations Alderman Finucane mentioned are on the agenda for discussion. Alderman Snow stated the 1,000-foot setback is too restrictive and feels the 200- foot setback is more reasonable. Alderman Lash asked what where the standard setbacks of bars and tattoo parlors. City Attorney Frieders replied that bar setbacks are 100 feet and set by state statute. Tattoo parlors also have a setback of 100 feet. Discussion ensured regarding setbacks.  Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 Page 7 of 11 Alderman Jacobson stated this is another reason why business owners see the City as business unfriendly. Other municipalities don’t have these laws. This is just a blanket ban on tobacco stores. VOTE Motion carried on a 4-3-1 roll call vote. Aye: Lash, Naylor, O’Leary, Rey. Nay: Jacobson, Finucane, Snow. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed. MOTION Alderman Naylor motioned to waive first reading and pass Ordinance 2015-003 on second reading, seconded by Alderman O’Leary. VOTE Motion carried on a 5-2-1 roll call vote. Aye: Finucane, Lash, Naylor, O’Leary, Rey. Nay: Jacobson, Snow. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed. 4. Resolution 2015-003 Approving a Conditional Retail Tobacco Store License for Tangier Hookah Lounge Located at 327 Hillcrest Drive. Mayor Rey read Resolution 2015-003 by title only. MOTION Alderman Naylor motioned to pass Resolution 2015-003, seconded by Alderman O’Leary. Economic Development Coordinator Diedrich provided an overview of this item. Alderman Jacobson commented the City shouldn’t have a law on the books that isn’t going to be followed. There was a brief discussion regarding this item. City Attorney Frieders told Council to advise staff if there was interest in bringing this topic back to a future meeting for further discussion. Alderman Finucane stated he would want to visit this ordinance again at a later date. VOTE Motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0-1. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Lash, Snow, Naylor, O’Leary, Rey. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed. 5. Resolution 2015-004 Authorizing the Waiver of Bids and Award of Purchase Contract to Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc. for the Purchase of a 2008 Pierce Quantum 105-Foot Aerial Ladder in the Amount of $420,000. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 Page 8 of 11 Fire Chief Hicks provided an overview of this item and showed photos of the aerial ladder truck. The truck is in excellent condition with no rust. If approved, the City will take possession of the truck in July. Mayor Rey asked if there was a market for the City’s current ladder truck. Fire Chief Hicks replied there was; however, the truck had many issues. Alderman Finucane asked how many hours were on the truck to be purchased. Fire Chief Hicks replied 4,000. Alderman Jacobson asked why the truck was being sold. Fire Chief Hicks replied that the county in Florida that currently owns it is very wealthy and never keeps a vehicle over eight years. Alderman Jacobson asked if the crew cab had a heater. Fire Chief Hicks replied it doesn’t but one would be installed. Alderman Jacobson asked if there was any equipment the City would need on the truck that the current owner would not. Fire Chief Hicks replied there wasn’t. City Manager Gaura stated that Fire Chief Hicks has gone above and beyond looking for an available ladder truck. There was no market two months ago but, because of the Chief’s due diligence, he saved the City $220,000. Alderman Lash thanked and congratulated Fire Chief Hicks for his efforts. MOTION Alderman Lash motioned to pass Resolution 2015-004, seconded by Alderman Snow. VOTE Motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0-1. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Lash, Snow, Naylor, O’Leary, Rey. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed. 6. Ordinance 2015-004 Amending Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance (UDO),” Article 5 “Zoning District Regulations” of the Municipal Code. (First Reading) See DISCUSSION shown under Item 9. below. 7. Ordinance 2015-005 Amending Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance (UDO),” Article 7 “Supplemental District Regulations” of the Municipal Code. (First Reading) See DISCUSSION shown under Item 9. below.  Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 Page 9 of 11 8. Ordinance 2015-006 Amending Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance (UDO),” Article 13 “Signs,” Section 13.03 “Prohibited Signs” of the Municipal Code to Clarify Inconsistencies Within the Remainder of the UDO Regarding Signage. (First Reading) See DISCUSSION shown under Item 9. below. 9. Ordinance 2015-007 Amending Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance (UDO),” Article 19 “Non-Conforming Situations” of the Municipal Code. (First Reading) DISCUSSION Mayor Rey asked Principal Planner Hiland to discuss Ordinances 2015-004, 2015- 005, 2015-006 and 2015-007 at the same time. Principal Planner Hiland stated the review of these ordinances began last year. The Planning & Zoning Commission had met several times and realized that some code amendments were required. Principal Planner Hiland began to discuss the changes recommended. Alderman Naylor stated the backup given was hard to follow and asked about the changes that were being made. Principal Planner Hiland stated some have incidental reasons and that the Planning & Zoning Commission had spent a tremendous amount of time going over each item. City Manager Gaura asked if these items were too comprehensive to discuss during one meeting. City Attorney Frieders stated that some regulations were based on updates to the City’s municipal code based on City experience to date. MOTION Alderman Jacobson stated that it was difficult to consider all of the changes at once and motioned to move each item to separate Committee of the Whole meetings for further discussion. Motion seconded by Alderman O’Leary. Mayor Rey asked that each item be prioritized. City Manager Gaura stated that she would discuss the items with senior staff and bring each one back to separate Committee of the Whole meetings. Alderman Naylor asked for a simplified view of the changes. Alderman Jacobson asked for photo overlays of the business district for Council to review. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 Page 10 of 11 VOTE Motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0-1. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Lash, Snow, Naylor, O’Leary, Rey. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed. H. NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no new or unfinished business. I. REPORTS – COMMUNICATIONS Alderman Jacobson thanked Public Works for a great job keeping the City’s streets plowed and salted. Alderman Finucane complimented Principal Planner Hiland regarding the University Village meeting he put together. Alderman Lash thanked Public Works for keeping the roads cleared during winter weather. Alderman Lash also thanked Principal Planner Hiland and City Attorney Frieders for their participation at the University Village meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Alderman Snow had no report. Alderman Naylor congratulated the NIU Huskies on a great year, thanked Public Works for their efforts in clearing the City’s roads, congratulated Fire Chief Hicks on the ladder truck purchase and thanked him for saving the City money, and stated he appreciated the reverse 911 call regarding snow routes. Alderman O’Leary wished everyone a happy new year and expressed her appreciation for the reverse 911 call regarding snow routes. Mayor Rey reported he was happy to see full staffing in senior management and congratulated City Manager Gaura. Mayor Rey also stated he had received a call from a citizen asking how they would unsubscribe from CodeRED. Fire Chief Hicks replied that citizens could contact the Fire Department for assistance. City Manager Gaura mentioned the University Village meeting stating that even though the weather was very cold, after speaking with stakeholders, it was decided to not cancel. The meeting received a great turn out and was videotaped. The video can be seen under the “What’s New” section of the City’s website. City Manager Gaura informed Council that Diana Robinson of the Center for Governmental Studies would be at the January 26, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting to provide an update of the Strategic Plan. City Attorney Frieders had no report. Assistant City Manager Hoppenstedt stated she was glad to be here and looks forward to working with everyone.  Regular City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015 Page 11 of 11 Police Chief Lowery reported that two City police officers attended the funeral of the officer shot in New York. Further, 118 officers were killed last year by gunfire. Finance Director Haley had no report. Fire Chief Hicks thanked the fire and police departments for their hard work during a downtown fire incident, and thanked Council for their approval of the ladder truck purchase. Community Development Director Divita had no report. Public Works Director Moore thanked Council for their kind words regarding snow removal, reminded citizens to not pass snow plows and be sure to dig out their mailboxes. Public Works Director Moore also reminded citizens that this is the season for water main breaks. Citizens should call Public Works during business hours or the police department’s non- emergency number after business hours. J. RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION Alderman Finucane motioned to hold an executive session to discuss the following, seconded by Alderman Snow: 1. Personnel as Provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). 2. Purchase or Lease of Real Property as Provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5). 3. Pending or Imminent Litigation as Provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). Motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0-1. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Lash, Snow, Naylor, O’Leary, Rey. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed. Mayor Rey closed the meeting to the public at 8:23 p.m. Mayor Rey opened the meeting to the public at 9:27 p.m. K. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Alderman Jacobson moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Alderman Lash. Motion carried on voice vote. Mayor Rey declared the meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m. __________________________________________ RUTH A. SCOTT, Deputy City Clerk Approved by City Council February 9, 2015