MINUTES CITY OF DEKALB REGULAR MEETING APRIL 11, 2016 The City Council of DeKalb, Illinois held a Regular City Council meeting on April 11, 2016 in the City Council Chambers of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. Mayor Rey called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Deputy City Clerk Ruth Scott called the roll and the following members of Council were present: Alderman Bill Finucane, Alderman Mike Marquardt, Alderman Bob Snow, Alderman Kate Noreiko, Alderman Tony Faivre, and Mayor John Rey. Alderman David Jacobson arrived at 6:17 p.m. Alderman Dave Baker was absent. Also present were: City Manager Anne Marie Gaura, Assistant City Manager Patty Hoppenstedt, City Attorney Dean Frieders, Finance Director Cathy Haley, Police Chief Gene Lowery, Fire Chief Eric Hicks, Community Development Director Ellen Divita, Public Works Director Tim Holdeman, City Engineer John Laskowski, Airport Manager Tom Cleveland, Technical Services Supervisor Jeremy Alexander, and Deputy City Clerk Ruth Scott. B.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Detective Kelly Sullivan led the Pledge of Allegiance. C.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA – ADDITIONS / DELETIONS

Mayor Rey requested the removal of item E.3.b., Appointment of Sandra Swanson to the Police Pension Board for a Two-Year Term from May 10, 2016 through June 30, 2018, from the agenda. MOTION Alderman Faivre moved to approve the agenda as revised; seconded by Alderman Noreiko. VOTE Motioned carried on a 6-0-2 voice vote. Aye: Finucane, Marquardt, Snow, Noreiko, Faivre, Rey. Nay: None. Absent: Jacobson, Baker. Mayor Rey declared the Motion passed. D.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

None scheduled. E.

SPECIAL ITEMS OR PRESENTATIONS & CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

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Special Items a.

Proudly DeKalb 

DeKalb High School Football Team. DeKalb High School Football Coach Matt Weckler thanked Council and the residents of the City for supporting the team during their past season. He mentioned that the team and fans had a great time holding up the #Proudly DeKalb signs during the games. Mayor Rey thanked Coach Weckler for the presentation and congratulated the team for making it into the quarter finals.

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Inaugural DeKalb Chamber Restaurant Week. DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Director Matt Duffy stated that there were 28 local restaurants participating in the inaugural event. He stated there were many special offers on meals this week and it would be a great chance to check out dining in the area.

b.

Proclamation: Glidden Florist 80th Anniversary. Mr. Sven Oscar Hansen provided an overview of Glidden Florist’s history and stated the business was happy to be a part of #Proudly DeKalb. Mayor Rey read the proclamation and presented it to Mr. Hansen.

c.

Proclamation: Non-Discrimination of Religious Belief. Mayor Rey stated this proclamation was created in light of some of the global, national and local activities being held with regard to discrimination against different religious groups. Mayor Rey read the proclamation and stated he would present it to the Beloved Community.

d.

Proclamation: Code Enforcement Officer Month, April 2016. Police Chief Lowery stated this proclamation was being presented on behalf of the Crime Free Housing Division. He added that five part-time inspectors carry the workload of what was once done by nine full-time staff and demonstrate results not only in property maintenance but also in crime. Chief Lowery thanked the inspectors in attendance for a job well done. Chief Lowery stated the Crime Free Housing Annual Report would be presented during a Council meeting in May. Mayor Rey read proclamation and presented it to Chief Lowery.

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Proclamation: National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, April 10 – 16, 2016. Police Chief Lowery introduced this item, stating that in 2015, the City’s Telecommunicators took 44,000 calls for events, 21,000 911 calls, and 5,000 fire calls. Mayor Rey read the proclamation and presented it to Communications Coordinator Latoya Marz.

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Proclamation: Earth Day, April 22, 2016. Mayor Rey read the proclamation.

2.

Presentations a.

Human Services Funding Annual Report: KishHealth DeKalb County Partnership for a Substance Abuse Free Environment (DCP/SAFE) by Director of Community Wellness Dawn Roznowski. Ms. Roznowski provided an overview of KishHealth’s DCP/SAFE program, and reported that a survey of 8th, 10th, and 12th graders in DeKalb schools would soon be given to provide information on alcohol and tobacco use. She also reported that some parent advisory groups have been created to assist with the survey. Mayor Rey asked how long the DCP/SAFE program had been in existence. Ms. Roznowski stated over 20 years. Alderman Noreiko asked if St. Mary’s was participating in the survey. Ms. Roznowski replied that private schools are not required to participate. She also stated that results would be revealed in June.

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Fire Department Annual Report. Fire Chief Hicks provided and overview of the Fire Department’s 2015 Annual Report and stated it would be made available in its entirety on the City’s website. Fire Chief Hicks thanked the Mayor, Council and City staff for its support and assistance throughout the last year. Mayor Rey thanked Chief Hicks for the services that contribute to the quality of life in our community. Alderman Noreiko thanked Chief Hicks for the courtesy and professionalism extended by Fire Department staff.

3.

Approval of the Mayor’s Appointments

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a.

Appointment of Donna Schultz Xidis to the Landmark Commission for a Two-Year Term through June 30, 2018. Mayor Rey read this item by title only. MOTION Alderman Finucane moved to consider the appointment; seconded by Alderman Jacobson. VOTE Motion carried on a 7-0-1 voice vote. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Marquardt, Snow, Noreiko, Faivre, Rey. Nay: None. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the Motion passed.

b.

Appointment of Sandra Swanson to the Police Pension Board for a Two-Year Term from May 10, 2016 through June 30, 2018. This item was pulled from the agenda as noted in the minutes above.

4.

Public Participation There was none.

F.

CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE

MOTION Alderman Noreiko moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Alderman Faivre. VOTE Motioned carried on a 7-0-1 roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Marquardt, Snow, Noreiko, Faivre, Rey. Nay: None. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the Motion passed. Mayor Rey read through the items listed on the Consent Agenda items by title only. 1.

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Approval of City Council Minutes a.

Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of March 14, 2016.

b.

Minutes of the City Council Meeting of March 14, 2016, 2016.

c.

Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 17, 2016.

d.

Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 17, 2016.

Receive & File

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a.

Accounts Payable & Payroll through April 11, 2016 in the Amount of $2,381,450.81.

3.

Resolution 2016-032 Authorizing the Execution of a Workers Compensation Lump Sum Petition and Order in the Amount of $50,000 (Bryan Soderstrom).

4.

Resolution 2016-033 Authorizing the Execution of a Workers Compensation Lump Sum Petition and Order in the Amount of $35,600 (Mario Nonnenmann).

5.

Resolution 2016-034 Authorizing a Cooperative Services Agreement with the Illinois Department of Aeronautics and the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services to Totally Fund a Hazardous Wildlife Assessment at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport.

6.

Resolution 2016-035 Authorizing the Execution of a Highway Permit from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for Construction of a Commercial Entrance onto Route 23.

7.

Resolution 2016-036 Authorizing a Restaurant Liquor License for Rosati’s Pizza of DeKalb, Located at 930 Pappas Drive, Unit A.

8.

Resolution 2016-037 Authorizing a Restaurant / Low ABV Liquor License for Omi Sushi Located at 3206 Sycamore Road.

9.

Resolution 2016-038 Authorizing a Retail Tobacco Store License for Tangier Hookah Lounge Located at 327 East Hillcrest Drive.

10.

Resolution 2016-039 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign an Agreement with Impact Networking, LLC for the Purpose of Leasing Three (3) Konica Minolta All-In-One Copy Machines for a Period of Five-Years in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,100.

11.

Ordinance 2016-008 Publishing the Official Zoning Map of the City. (Second Reading)

12.

Rejection of a Bid from RoadSafe Traffic Systems in the Amount of $6,344.85 for the Annie Glidden Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Sign Upgrade Project. Mayor Rey explained that all bids for this item came in over budget.

MOTION Alderman Noreiko moved to approve the items listed on the Consent Agenda; seconded by Alderman Snow. VOTE Motioned carried on a 7-0-1 roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Marquardt, Snow, Noreiko, Faivre, Rey. Nay: None. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the Motion passed.

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G.

ITEMS FOR SEPARATE ACTION

1.

Resolution 2016-040 Authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with Fehr Graham and Associates, LLC for the Preparation of an Economic Development Program Application and for Design Engineering Services, and for Execution of a Grant Application. Mayor Rey read the Resolution by title only. MOTION Alderman Noreiko moved to consider Resolution 2016-040; seconded by Alderman Marquardt. City Engineer Laskowski provided an overview of this item, stating it’s an opportunity for the City to apply for a grant that could fund 50 percent of infrastructure projects up to $4,000,000. Staff has identified the Peace Road widening as a potential candidate project. This item will partner with Fehr Graham and authorize the execution of the associated documents, in addition to utilizing Fehr Graham as the design engineer. Mayor Rey stated there would be no immediate financial impact on City and City Engineer Laskowski concurred. VOTE Motioned carried on a 7-0-1 roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Marquardt, Snow, Noreiko, Faivre, Rey. Nay: None. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed.

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Resolution 2016-041 Authorizing a Partnership Agreement for Participation in the Illinois Department of Transportation Economic Development Program. Mayor Rey read the Resolution by title only. MOTION Alderman Marquardt moved to consider Resolution 2016-041; seconded by Alderman Finucane. City Engineer Laskowski provided an overview of this item, stating there’s opportunity for the City to apply for Illinois Department of Transportation Economic Development Program funding that could fund 50 percent of infrastructure projects up to $4,000,000. Staff has identified the Peace Road widening as a potential candidate project. A partnership between the City and a private industry such as 3M, Target or other similar companies is required as part of the program application. The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation and Fehr Graham and Associates, LLC have been collaborating with the City to prepare the application for consideration. Alderman Noreiko asked if 3M would have the responsibility of allocating funds to put as well as jobs.

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City Attorney Frieders stated that the agreement wouldn’t necessarily be with 3M. The City could partner with anyone. VOTE Motioned carried on a 7-0-1 roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Marquardt, Snow, Noreiko, Faivre, Rey. Nay: None. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed. 3.

Resolution 2016-042 Awarding a Contract and Approving an Engineering Services Agreement for Bridge and Culvert Inspection Services to Hanson Professional Services Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $30,000. Mayor Rey read the Resolution by title only. MOTION Alderman Finucane moved to consider Resolution 2016-042; seconded by Alderman Marquardt. City Engineer Laskowski stated that through the Request for Proposal process, it was decided that Hanson Professional Services, Inc. was the most qualified firm. He noted that Hanson designed three of the seven bridges located in the City. City Engineer Laskowski added that he learned through the interview process, that one of the City’s culverts has to be included in the national bridge inspection standard because it’s larger than 120 feet. There was a brief discussion between Alderman Finucane and City Engineer Laskowski regarding one of the bridges listed for inspection. VOTE Motion carried on a 7-0-1 roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Marquardt, Snow, Noreiko, Faivre, Rey. Nay: None. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed.

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Ordinance 2016-009 Amending Chapter 38 “Intoxicating Liquors”, Section 38.07 “Classification of Liquor Licenses”, and Section 38.13 “Restrictions Applicable to Hospitality Sales” of the City’s Municipal Code as it Pertains to Hospitality Liquor Licenses for Hotels. (First Reading) Mayor Rey read the Ordinance by title only. MOTION Alderman Finucane moved to consider Ordinance 2016-009; seconded by Alderman Noreiko. There was no discussion regarding this item. VOTE Motion carried on a 7-0-1 roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Marquardt, Snow, Noreiko, Faivre, Rey. Nay: None. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed.

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Ordinance 2016-010 Amending Chapter 38 “Intoxicating Liquors”, Section 38.07 “Classification of Liquor Licenses” of the City’s Municipal Code as it Pertains to BYOB Liquor Licenses for Restaurants. (First Reading) Mayor Rey read the Ordinance by title only. MOTION Alderman Jacobson moved to consider Ordinance 2016-010; seconded by Alderman Marquardt. There was no discussion regarding this item. VOTE Motioned carried on a 7-0-1 roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Marquardt, Snow, Noreiko, Faivre, Rey. Nay: None. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed.

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Ordinance 2016-011 Amending Chapter 38 “Intoxicating Liquors”, Section 38.12 “Restrictions Applicable to Restaurant Sales” of the City’s Municipal Code as it Pertains to the Service of Real Food Requirement for Low ABV Restaurants. (First Reading) Mayor Rey read the Ordinance by title only. MOTION Alderman Noreiko moved to consider Ordinance 2016-011; seconded by Alderman Marquardt. Alderman Snow stated he has issues with this item. He further stated that he doesn’t want restaurants to become a place to just hang out for drinking. Mayor Rey stated that restaurant owners have come forward requesting the change. There was no further discussion. VOTE Motioned carried on a 5-2-1 roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Noreiko, Faivre, Rey. Nay: Marquardt, Snow. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed.

H.

NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There was none. I.

REPORTS – COMMUNICATIONS

Alderman Marquardt reminded everyone they had one week to file their taxes. Alderman Snow reminded everyone to check their license plate stickers to make sure they’re current.

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Alderman Noreiko reported she would be holding another Ward 5 meeting on Saturday, April 23rd at Barb City Manor from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The format would be similar to the previous meeting, providing information on matters and responding to questions and comments. Police Chief Lowery reported an event to benefit child abuse prevention would take place on April 23rd at 10:00 a.m., adding that several Police staff would be there to have pies thrown in their face. He also reported that the Police Benevolent breakfast would take place at the Knights of Columbus on April 24th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Public Works Director Holdeman reported that NIU Cares Day would take place on April 23rd. Mayor Rey reminded Council and the community that NIU has launched its diversity dialogues as a series. The first will be on April 24th in the Regency Room at the Student Center. J.

RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

1.

Approval to Hold an Executive Session to Discuss Personnel as Provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

2.

Approval to Hold an Executive Session to Discuss Collective Bargaining as Provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

3.

Approval to Hold an Executive Session to Discuss Acquisition of Property as Provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).

None of the above were acted upon. K.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION Alderman Marquardt moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Alderman Jacobson. VOTE Motioned carried on a 7-0-1 voice vote. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Marquardt, Snow, Noreiko, Faivre, Rey. Nay: None. Absent: Baker. Mayor Rey declared the motion passed The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

____________________________________ RUTH A. SCOTT, Deputy City Clerk

Minutes approved by City Council on May 9, 2016.