HomeMy WebLinkAbout91-5VOLUME LVI MAY 8, 1991 236
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois,
was held on May 8, 1991, in the Council Chambers. The meeting
was called to order by Mayor VanDeVoorde at 8 p.m. The
Invocation was given by Councilwoman Cheryl Popple, and the
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Walters.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: None.
APRIL 24
)UNCIL MEETING AP
AS
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Gilliam, to approve the April 24, 1991 Council Minutes as
published. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple,
Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESENTATION OF AWARD OF FINANCIAL REPORTING ACHIEVEMENT
City Manager Rice presented the Government Finance Officers
Association Award of Financial Reporting Achievement to James H.
Bolerjack, Jr., Director of Finance, The City of Elgin has
received this award for the past 13 years. Mr. Bolerjack
recognized the contributions made by staff members Marty Gregory
and Eric Bahe in achieving this award.
BID AWARDED FOR PAINTING VARIOUS STRUCTURES
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to award this contract to the overall low responsive
bidder, L. Morris & Son Painting, Inc., for a total amount of
$24,175.00. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
BID AWARDED FOR DUMP TRUCKS
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters,
to award individual contracts in accordance with the
memorandum dated May 1, 1991, as follows:
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White GMC Trucks Inc. for a total net price of
$113,990.00 for two 1991 GMC Model C7H042 dump trucks
with snow plows
Biggers Chevrolet Inc. for a total net price of
$22,937.00 for one 1991 Chevrolet Model CK31003 dump
truck with snow plow
Coffman Truck Sales Inc. for a total net price of
$23,092.14 for one 1991 GMC Model TK31003 dump truck
with snow plow
Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
BID AWARDED FOR VANS AND PICKUPS
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to award contracts to the individual low bidders for each of
the items as set forth in Memorandum dated May 1, 1991, as
follows:
Items 1,3,6,9 & 10 Biggers Chevrolet, Inc. for a
total net amount of $76,664.00 for
five 1991 Chevrolet vans, pickup
truck, and 4-wheel drive vehicles
Items 2,5,7 & * Coffman Truck Sales for a total net
amount of $57,258.43 for four 1991
GMC van and pickup trucks
Item 4 Northwest Ford Truck Center for a
total net amount of $36,162.00 for
three 1991 Ford pickup trucks
Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
BID AWARDED FOR OFFICE FURNITURE
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to award contracts to the individual low bidder for
each item as set forth in Memorandum dated May 2, 1991 as
follows:
Items 1 and 8 Landgraf's Ltd. for a total amount
of $3380.00
Items 2, 9, 10, Jay IN Bee Office Equipment for
total amount of $2956.00 ^-
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Items 3, 5, 6, 11,
15 & 16
Items 4 and 20
Items 14 and 17
Item 7
Rakow's Business Interiors for a 13,
total amount of $5949.48
Midwest Publishers Supply for a
total amount of $1748.79
Wrona Brothers Inc. for a total
amount of $937.75
Illinois Correctional Industries for
a total amount of $156.00
Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to close the public hearing. Yeas: Councilmembers
Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT UNDER THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
WHEREAS, Title 1 of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974 provides for block grant funding
assistance to units of general purpose local governments for
the purpose of strengthening the ability of said governments
and elected officials to determine the community development
needs, set priorities, and allocate resources to various
activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Elgin, Illinois, has
determined that additional emphasis is needed in the area of
community development in order that beneficial solutions to
the problems of slum and blight, and housing and neighborhood
deterioration may be determined.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That a submission be made to the Department
of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in the amount of
Seven Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($720,000).
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized
and directed to execute and file such submission with the
Department of Housing and Urban Development and to provide
additional information and furnish such documents as may be
required by said Department to execute such agreements as are
required by said Department, and to act as the authorized
correspondent of the City of Elgin.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
PETITION 23-91 REQUESTING A B-
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, that Petition 23-91 be approved, subject to the
conditions. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Councilwoman Popple made a motion to direct the staff to
prepare the annexation, which means that the Council is
opposing the petition. The motion died for lack of a second.
No action taken.
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OF A PURCHASE OF
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gilliam,
to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ELGIN
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that George VanDeVoorde, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum,
City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to
execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the
Housing Authority of Elgin for the property commonly known as
355 Dundee Avenue, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
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RESOLUTION
APPROVING PAYOUT FROM THE OLD MAIN RESTORATION
ESCROW ACCOUNT
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is the owner of certain real
property upon which is a structure commonly known as Old
Main; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin and the Elgin Historical
Society have entered into an agreement wherein Old Main is to
be renovated and occupied by the Historical Society as a
historical museum; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said agreement the plans and
contract documents of such renovation are subject to the
prior approval of the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 1989 the City of Elgin, the Elgin
Area Historical Society and the First National Bank of Elgin
(escrowee) entered into an escrow agreement which established
the Old Main Restoration Account and authorized the escrowee
to make payments from said account on the written direction
of the City of Elgin and the Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, renovation work has been continuing and
application has now been made for the payment of $8,425.00
from the escrow account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the First National Bank of
Elgin is authorized and directed to release funds from the
Old Main Restoration Account in the following amount to the
following supplier:
Russ's Drywall $ 8,425.00
per the written direction of the Elgin Area Historical Society
dated April 26, 1991, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to adopt the aforementioned resolution, Yeas: Councilmembers
Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF KOHLER AND SONS, INC.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City Manager, be and is hereby
authorized and directed to accept the proposal on behalf of
the City of Elgin of Kohler and Sons, Inc. for the repair of
Lord's Park pool, a copy of which is attached hereto and made
a part hereof by reference.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
:ON ADOPTED A
Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Counc:ilmembers
Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Merrill Lauderdale be and is hereby reappointed
as a member of the Building Commission for a term to expire
May 1, 1994.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that John Schmidtke be and is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Building Commission for
a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Richard Sinnett, Sr. be and
is hereby reappointed as a member of the Building Commission
for a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Frank Transue be and is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Building Commission for
a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that James Walker be and is hereby
reappointed as a member of the Building Commission for a term
to expire May 1, 1993.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Fred Staroske be and is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Plumbing Committee for a
term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Melford Dahl be and is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Warm Air Heating
Committee for a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE :IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jim Krenz be and is hereby
appointed as a member of the Warm Air Heating Committee for a
term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE :IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Robert Sennett be and is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Examiners of
Stationary Engineers for a term to expire May 1, 1993.
BE :IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Bruce Trego be and is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners for a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that JoAnn Demuth be and is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Health for a
term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Fern Risley be and is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Civil Service Commission
for a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that George VanDeVoorde be and is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Economic Development
Council for a term to expire April 30, 1995.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Arthur R. Allan be and is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Elgin Heritage
Commission for a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE I:T FURTHER RESOLVED that Heather Hunt be and is hereby
reappointed as a member of the Elgin Heritage Commission for a
term to expire May 1, 1994.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that John Roberson be and: is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Elgin Heritage
Commission for a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Richard Hirschberg be and
is hereby appointed as a member of the Elgin Image Advisory
Commission for a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Lance Lagoni be and is
hereby appointed as a member of the Elgin Image Advisory
Commission for a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Harvey Saxe be and is
hereby appointed as a member of the Elgin Image Advisory
Commission for a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Joseph Wars be and is hereby
reappointed as a member of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission
for a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Harvey Eisner be and, is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Hemmens Advisory Board
for a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Patricia Wilson be and is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Human Relations
Commission for a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Vicki Culver be and is hereby
reappointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Board for
a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Robert Edwards be and is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation
Board for a term to expire May 1, 1994.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Richard Hampton be and is
hereby reappointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation
Board for a term to expire May 1, 1994.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN SUPPORT FOR THE INCOME TAX SURCHARGE
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers
Fox, Moyl.an, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde.
Nays: None. Abstain: Councilman Gilliam.
RESOLUTION
OF SUPPORT FOR THE INCOME TAX SURCHARGE
WHEREAS, in 1989 the State Legislature passed a temporary
income tax surcharge partially to benefit education in
Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the income tax surcharge will expire in 1991
unless the legislature acts to extend the surcharge; and
WHEREAS, the additional state dollars generated by the
income tax surcharge enabled District U-46 to operate in a
fiscally responsible manner and make substantial progress in
reducing accumulated debt; and
WHEREAS, these additional state dollars allowed
District U-46 to avoid program cuts (including elimination of
athletics and other extra -curricular activities) and staff
reductions; and
WHEREAS, enrollment in School District U-46 is growing
rapidly as evidenced by its growth of more than 1,000 students
in the last year; and
WHEREAS, these additional state dollars also allowed
District U-46 to make many needed program improvements,
including hiring additional teachers to accommodate its
rapidly growing student population, reestablishing an
elementary school art program, instituting programs to serve
the needs of at -risk students, and other innovative services;
and
WHEREAS, state funding for education has been
unpredictable throughout the 1980's until the enactment of the
income tax surcharge; and
WHEREAS, substantial and predictable state funding is
essential in order to provide a quality education to the
children of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, stable revenue replacement for education should
be an essential component of any proposal to provide property
tax relief.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City Council
Elgin supports making permanent the income tax
education.
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
COUNCIL OF THE
of the City of
surcharge for
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
SEWER
Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
R.J.N. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum,
City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to
execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with
R.J.N. Environmental Associates, Inc. for the northeast
interceptor sanitary sewer, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT TO VARIOUS VENDORS
Elgin Area $22,000.00 Second quarter payment
Convention &
Visitors Bureau
Elgin, II:,
Elgin Public Museum
Elgin, II;
Clarke Outdoor
Spraying Co.
Roselle, IL
$ 4,000.00 44 percent of City's
total share of Natural
Sites Program
$16,608.08 Mosquito control
services
Plasticasters, Inc. $18,110.00 Recycled plastic
Morris, IL traffic dividers for
Riverside Drive lower
level
Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to approve the above payments. Yeas: Councilmembers
Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to pass the aforementioned ordinance. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G29-91
AN ORDINANCE
RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY AT 1520 BIG TIMBER ROAD
AND GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR AN AUTOMOBILE LAUNDRY
WHEREAS, written application has been made to reclassify
certain property located at 1520 Big Timber Road from B-3
Service Business District to B-4 General Service District and
for a special use for an automobile laundry; and
WHEREAS, after due notice in the manner provided by law
the Land Use Committee conducted a public hearing concerning
said application and has submitted its written findings and
recommendation that the subject property be reclassified and a
special use for an automobile laundry be granted; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of
has reviewed the findings and recommendation
Committee and concurs in its recommendation.
Elgin, Illinois,
of the Land Use
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Chapter 19.08, Section 19.08.020
entitled "Zoning District Map" of the Elgin Municipal Code,
1976, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended by
adding thereto the following paragraph:
"The boundaries hereinbefore laid out in, the
'Zoning District Map', as amended, be and are hereby
altered by excluding from the B-3 Service Business
District and including in the B-4 General Service
District the following described property:
That part of Fractional Section 3, Township 41
North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian,
described as follows: Beginning at the intersection
of the North line of Big Timber Road with the East
line of Sleepy Hollow Road; thence northerly along
the East line of Sleepy Hollow Road, a distance of
150.0 feet; thence easterly parallel with the North
line of Big Timber Road, a distance of 150.0 feet
thence southerly parallel with the East line of
Sleepy Hollow Road, a distance of 150.0 feet to the
North line of Big Timber Road; thence westerly along
said North line, a distance of 150.0 feet to the
place of beginning. Being situated in the City of
Elgin, Kane County, Illinois."
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Elgin
hereby adopts the findings of fact made by the Land Use
Committee granting a special use for an automobile laundry,
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Compliance with the site plan prepared by
Amoco Oil Company dated March 13, 1991.
Ten continuous stacking spaces for the
automatic wash bay.
3. Compliance with all other applicable nodes
and ordinances.
Section 3. That the special use granted herein shall
expire if not established within one year from the date of
passage of this ordinance.
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Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage in the manner provided
by law.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded;
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to pass the aforementioned ordinance. Yeas:
Councilme:mbers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G30-91
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. G48-87 AND G45-90 AMENDING THE
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR A MEDICAL COMPLEX, SO AS TO
PERMIT A HELIPORT AND TEMPORARY
MOBILE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING FACILITY
WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the
special use heretofore granted for a medical complex on
certain property located within the City of Elgin and bounded
by Cooper. Avenue, Slade Avenue,, Prospect Boulevard and Spring
Street and on Center Street between Slade and Lincoln
Avenues, all of which is"legally described below; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Committee has conducted a public
hearing after due notice in the manner required by law and
has submitted its written findings and recommended approval;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin,
Illinois, concurs in the findings and recommendations of the
Land Use Committee.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Ordinance Nos. G48-87 and G45-90
granting a special use for a medical complex be and are
hereby amended by deleting Section 8 thereof and substituting
in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 8. That the special use for a medical
complex at the following location:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15 and 16 in Block 1 and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7 and 8 in Block II and that part of vacated North
Center Street lying Westerly of that adjoining said
Lots 1 through 8 in Block II, all in Slade's
Addition to Elgin, in the City of. Elgin, Kane
County, Illinois. ALSO Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and
S in Block IV of Congdon's 2nd Addition to
Elgin, in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.
ALSO Lots 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of Block 1, Grote
and Waldron's 2nd Addition to Elgin, in the City
of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. ALSO Lots 16, 17,
18, 19 and 20 in Block 1 of Grote and Waldron's
Second Addition to Elgin in the City of Elgin, Kane
County, Illinois. ALSO, Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block
III .of Grote and Waldron's Second Addition to
Elgin, in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.
heretofore granted be and is hereby amended so as to
permit the construction, operation and maintenance
of a medical office building, the replacement and
expansion of the oxygen supply system, the expansion
of surface parking, the relocation of the heliport,
the construction and maintenance of a permanent
Magnetic Resonance Imaging facility and the
construction and maintenance of a temporary
diagnostic and treatment facility, subject to the
following:
a. That the amended planned unit development
shall be substantially in accordance with the
Sherman Hospital Site Plan prepared by American
Medical Buildings dated July 11, 1983, as amended by
the proposed Sherman Hospital Site Plan prepared by
Schmidt, Garden & Erikson, dated June 15, 1987, as
amended by the Sherman Hospital Proposed Site Plan
prepared by Walker Parking dated June 12, 1990, the
Sherman Hospital MRI Facility Site Plan prepared by
PDC Facilities, Inc. dated June 22, 1990 and the
Sherman Hospital Parking Lot Plan prepared by Walker
Parking Consultants, dated November 26, 1990, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference as Exhibit A.
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b. That the medical office building shall be
substantially as shown in the Medical office
Building Elevation prepared by American Medical
Buildings, a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated by reference as Exhibit B.
c. That the amended planned unit development
shall be substantially in accord with the
preliminary engineering plans prepared by American
Medical Buildings, dated July 11, 1983, copies of
which are attached hereto and incorporated by
reference as Exhibit C.
d. The Sherman Hospital Long Range Concept
Plan prepared by Sherman Hospital and Schmidt,
Garden & Erikson, dated July 11, 1983, is hereby
acknowledged, referenced, and attached hereto as
Exhibit D.
e. Approximately ninety-four (94) parking
spaces shall be provided at the southeast corner of
Slade Avenue and Center Street (Lots 1, 2 and 3) of
Block 3 of Grote and Waldron's Second Addition
in the City of Elgin,, Kane County, Illinois).
f. The location and spatial relationship of
all structures and site improvements are to be in
substantial conformance with the Sherman Hospital
Site Plan prepared by American Medical Buildings,
dated July 11, 1983, as amended.
g. Oxygen tank expansion and replacement is to
be in substantial conformance with Oxygen Tank
Expansion and Replacement Site Plan prepared by
American Medical Buildings, dated April 22, 1983, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference as Exhibit E.
h. No structural additions shall be permitted
except a 36,000 square foot, 39 feet in height
medical office building, and the oxygen tank
expansion and replacement, except that the medical
office building may also include a basement for
mechanical equipment and storage.
i. Any remodeling of existing structures shall
be confined and designed strictly for accessory uses
and shall not include physicians offices and related
examination -treatment rooms for private practice and
consultation.
J. No more than thirty (30) physicians shall
practice medicine in the medical office building at
any given time.
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k. Site improvements and the parking :tall
layout shall be constructed in substantial
conformity with the Preliminary Engineering Plans
prepared by American Medical Buildings, dated
July 11, 1983, as amended.
1. Final engineering plans and specifications
shall be filed in substantial conformity with the
Preliminary Engineering Plans prepared by American
Medical Buildings, dated July 11, 1983, as amended,
and shall be reviewed and approved prior to or
concurrently with the submission of building plans
for the medical office building.
M. The southeast surface parking lot located
north of Slade Avenue shall be used as accessory
parking for the medical office building. The
approach to the southeast parking lot via the Center
Street drive shall be used as an entrance and an
exit. The Prospect Boulevard approach shall be used
as an exit only. Appropriate signs and pavement
markings are to be installed accordingly.
n. The Center Street drive shall be widened to
the south to improve westbound vehicular access to
the parking structure and the southeast surface
parking lot.
o. All compact car parking stalls, 7.5 stall
width, shall be clearly identified as such with
appropriate signs and pavement markings.
p. All site improvements and the restri,ping
of the south surface parking lot located south of
Slade Avenue shall be completed prior to the
commencement of any construction work on the medical
office building. All remaining surface parking lot
improvements and restriping shall be completed
prior to the issuance of any occupancy permit for
the medical office building.
q. The existing southeast parking lot located
north of Slade Avenue shall be used exclusively for
the construction of the medical office building, the
storage of construction materials and equipment, and
the parking of construction workers' automobiles
from the commencement of any construction work on
the medical office building until the issuance of
the first occupancy permit for the medical office
building. Construction materials and equipment
shall not be stored and construction workers'
automobiles are not to be parked within any other
hospital parking facility or in or upon the public
right-of-ways.
253 MAY 8, 1991 VOLUME LV
r. Upon completion of all site improvements,
the restriping of all surface parking lots, and
construction of the medical office building, there
shall be 845 parking spaces for the hospital (2.14
parking spaces per bed), 180 parking spaces for the
medical office building (6 parking spaces per
physician) and 21 required for the Magnetic
Resonance Imaging facility, for a total of 1,046
off-street parking spaces.
s. A car pooling program in cooperation with
the Chicago Area Transportation Study, and a mass
transportation program in cooperation with the Elgin
Transportation Department and the Regional
Transportation Department and the Regional
Transportation Authority as approved by the City of
Elgin shall be established within sixty (60) days
after passage of this amendatory ordinance.
t. That use and operation of the temporary
diagnostic and treatment facility shall terminate no
later than five years from initial occupancy.
U. Operation and location of the heliport to
remain in substantial conformance to Petitioner's
Statement dated June 15, 1987, P.U.D. Application
dated May 15, 1987, and Application for Certificate
of Approval for heliport site dated January 23, 1987.
v. The use of the heliport shall be limited to
use as a restricted landing site for emergency
medical purposes only. Emergency medical purposes
shall include the transportation of critically
injured persons in need of emergency care and
emergency medical supplies, use by the State
Department of Aeronautics in testing and licensing
of the site as a restricted land area, and necessary
orientation of operators of emergency landing
helicopters.
W. The location of the permanent Magnetic
Resonance Imaging facility shall be in substantial
conformance to the Sherman Hospital Proposed Site
Plan prepared by Walker Parking dated June 12, 1990
and the Sherman Hospital MRI Facility Site Plan
prepared by PDC Facilities, Inc. dated June 22,
1990.
X. Future surface parking
south of Slade Avenue and east
shall proceed in a southerly
contiguous manner according to
subject to City of Elgin approval
conformance with the Long Range
Sherman Hospital dated July
lot development
of Center Street
direction, in a
a phasing plan
and in substantial
Concept Plan for
11, 1983. No
VOLUME LVI MAY 8, 1991 254
residential demolitions are to take place unless the
proposed parking development is approved by the
Elgin City Council.
y. Substantial compliance with the Sherman
Hospital Parking Lot Plan prepared by Walker Parking
Consultants dated November 26, 1990 with the
addition of (1) a six (6) foot high solid wood fence
on the east and south sides of the parking lot, and
(2) that all lighting standards and fixtures shall
not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height and lighting
fixtures shall be shielded to contain all direct
light rays with the parking area.
Z. Compliance with all other applicable codes
and ordinances."
Section 2. That Ordinance No. G48-87, entitled "An
Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. G33-83 Amending the Special
Use for Planned Unit Development for a Medical Complex, so
as to Permit a Heliport and Temporary Mobile Magnetic
Resonance Imaging Facility" passed August 12, 1987, be and is
hereby repealed.
Section 3. That Ordinance No. G45-90, entitled "An
Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. G48-87 Amending a Special
Use for a Temporary Mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Facility" passed September 26, 1990, be and is hereby
repealed.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage in the manner provided
by law.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
255 MAY 8, 1991 VOLUME LV
F1
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to pass the aforementioned ordinance. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Ordinance G31-91
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A VARIATION FOR A SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Sherman Hospital has applied for a variation
from the zoning ordinance to permit the establishment of a
special sign district on certain property located at
934 Center Street in the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Committee conducted a public
hearing after due notice by publication and has recommended
approval and submitted its written findings of fact; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin concurs
in the findings and recommendations of the Elgin Land Use
Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Elgin,
Illinois„ hereby adopts the findings of the Land Use
Committee that a special sign district be and is hereby
created, the boundaries of which are legally described as
follows:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15 and 16 in Block I and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7 and 8 in Block II and that part of vacated North
Center Street lying Westerly of and adjoining said
Lots 1 through 8 in Block II, all in Slade's
Addition to Elgin, in the City of Elgin, Kane
County, Illinois;
AND ALSO Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 in
Block IV of Congdon's Second Addition to Elgin,
in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois;
AND ALSO Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19 and 20 in Block I of Grote and Waldron's
Second Addition to Elgin, in the City of Elgin, Kane
County, Illinois.
VOLUME LVI MAY 8, 1991 256
AND ALSO Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block II.I of
Grote and Waldron's Second Addition to Elgin, in
the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.
subject to the following conditions:
1. That all signs erected in the special sign district
by Sherman Hospital shall be in accordance with the Chart of
Approved Signage and Sign Location Map, copies of which are
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
2. That prior to installation of new signs I, II, III
and IV that Sherman Hospital provide a specific sign
location map for review and approval by the Land Use
Administrator.
3. Conformance to all other applicable codes and
ordinances.
Section 2. That Ordinance No. G23-81 entitled, "An
Ordinance Granting a Variation for a Special Sign District"
passed May 27, 1981, be and is hereby repealed.
Section 3. That Ordinance No. G9-87 entitled, "An
Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. G23-81 to Permit
Flushmounted Signs" passed February 11, 1987, be: and is
hereby repealed.
Section 4. That Ordinance No. G22-87 entitled, "An
Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. G9-87 Entitled 'An Ordinance
Amending Ordinance No. G23-81 to Permit Flushmounted Signs"
passed April 22, 1987, be and is hereby repealed.
Section 5. That Ordinance No. G46-90 entitled, "An
Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. G9-87 and G22-87 Granting
a Variation for a Special Graphics District" passed
September 26, 1990, be and is hereby repealed.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage in the manner provided
by law.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
257 MAY 8, 1991 VOLUME LV
SHERMAN HOSPITAL
CHART OF APPROVED SIGNAGE
sign "'
Sign " '
sign sign Sign "'
Identification
Type
Size Height
Area
A
FS
31x4'6" 10'
13.5
B
FS
3'x5' 5'
15
C
FS
31x5' 5'
15
D
FS
10'x4'6" 10'
45
E
FS
10'x416" 10'
45
F
FS
3'x5' 5'
15
H
FS:
101x4'6" 10'
45
K
FM
.(Existing Grandfathered Sign)
L
FMI
(.Existing Grandfathered Sign)
M
FMI
12'xl'3" Canopy Mounted
15
N
FMI
(Existing Grandfathered Sign)
# 1
FS
31x5' 5'
15
# 2
FS
2'x 18" 8'
3
# 3
FS
2'x 18" 8'
3
# 4
FS
2'x. 18" 8'
3
# 5
FS
21x 181' 8'
3
# 6
FS
2'x 18" 8'
3
# 7
FS
21x 18" 8'
3
# 8
FS
2'x 18" 8'
3
# 9
FS
(Awning Sign)
#13
FS
31x5l 5'
15
#14
FM
(Awning Sign)
#15
FM
(Awning Sign)
#16
FS
911x8` 4'
6
#17
FS
3'x5' 5'
15
I
FS
31x5' 5'
15
II
FS
31x5' 5'
15
III
FS
41x4' 6'
16
IV
FS
2'x4' 413"
8
Sign Identification: Signs
located pursuant
to
the Graphics
Site Plan prepared by
Sherman
Hospital.
See Attached Sign Location Map.
Sign Type: FS=Freestanding
FM=Flushmounted
I=Illuminated
"' Sign Area: The total surface area in square feet.
VOLUME LVI MAY 8, 1991 258
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Counclmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO
AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH KIMBALL HILL, INC.
WHEREAS, the owners of certain property commonly known
as Cobbler's Crossing, Unit 14 have proposed that the
annexation agreement between the owners and the City of Elgin
concerning said property be amended; and
WHEREAS, after due notice as required by law, a public
hearing on said proposal was held by the corporate
authorities of the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Amendment to Annexation Agreement
with Kimball Hill, Inc. is in the best interests of the City
of Elgin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that George VanDeVoorde, Mayor,
and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized
and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Elgin, an
Amendment to Annexation Agreement with Kimball Hill, Inc., a
copy of which is attached hereto.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
259 MAY 8, 1991 VOLUME LV
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR COBBLERS CROSSING UNIT 14
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that it hereby approves the preliminary plat
prepared by Jen Land Design, Inc. dated January 21, 1991 and
revised March 19, 1991 for Cobblers Crossing Unit 14.
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolo:nna Mecum
Dolonna, Mecum, City Clerk
RESOLUTI
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
1L PLAT FOR CO]
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR COBBLERS CROSSING UNIT 14
BE :CT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that it hereby approves the final plat prepared by
Edward J. Molloy & Associates, Ltd. dated April 4, 1991 for
Cobblers Crossing Unit 14.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
VOLUME LVI MAY 8, 1991
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
MUNICI
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to pass the aforementioned ordinance. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
260
Ordinance No. G28-91
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO THE LIST OF
STOP INTERSECTIONS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Title 11, Chapter 11.32 of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further
amended by adding to the list of stop intersections under
Section 11.32.030 the following:
Jefferson Avenue. All vehicles being operated
on Jefferson Avenue must stop at St. John Street
before crossing or entering the same.
St. John Street. All vehicles being operated on
St. John Street must stop at Jefferson Avenue before
crossing or entering the same.
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be .and are
hereby repealed.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect ten days after its passage and publication in
pamphlet form by authority of the City Council.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
261 MAY 8, 1991 VOLUME LV
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple,'Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT
(356 Seneca Street)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City Manager, be and is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Real Estate Sales
Contract on behalf of the City of Elgin with Richard W. Burge
and Marilyn J. Burge, for the property commonly known as
356 Seneca Street, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.,
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
VOLUME LVI MAY 8, 1991 262
019
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT
(464 St. John Street)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City Manager, be and is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Real Estate Sales
Contract on behalf of the City of Elgin with Antonio Herrera
and Maria A. Herrera, for the property commonly known as
464 St. John Street, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
-- Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
263 MAY 8, 1991 VOLUME LV
RESOLUTION
APPROVING.CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE CONTRACT WITH
ADVANCE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS FOR THE RIVERSIDE HIGH
SERVICE PUMP AND PUMPING ADDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a
contract with Advance Mechanical Contractors for the
Riverside High Service Pump and Pumping Additions; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the
terms of the contract as is described in Change Order No. 1,
attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City
Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute
Change Order No. 1, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
ING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN THE CONTRACT WITH
ADVANCE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS FOR THE RIVERSIDE HIGH
SERVICE PUMP AND PUMPING ADDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a
contract with Advance Mechanical Contractors for the
Riverside High Service Pump and Pumping Additions; and
VOLUME LVI MAY 8, 1991 264
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the
terms of the contract as is described in Change Order No. 2,
attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City
Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute
Change Order No. 2, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
ION ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN AGREEMENT
WITH BLACK & VEATCH
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City Manager, be and is hereby
authorized and directed to execute Amendment No. 2 to an
agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Black & Veatch
for the Comprehensive Water Master Plan, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
265
MAY 8, 1991 VOLUME LV
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
ION OF A PLAT OF
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple,'Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PLAT OF DEDICATION
FOR RIGHT OF WAY PURPOSES
(Woodbridge North)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that George VanDeVoorde, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum,
City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to
execute a Plat of Dedication for right of way purposes in the
Woodbridge North Subdivision for the property legally
described as follows:
Those parts of the Northeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 28 and the Southeast 1/4 of
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21, both in Township 41
North, Range 8, East of the Third Principal
Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the
Northwest corner of College Green Drive as dedicated
in College Green Unit 5, being a subdivision in that
part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 28,
aforesaid, recorded as Document 1982842 thence S 10
40' 2:9" E (S 00 27' 2211) W record) along the East
line of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, aforesaid,
a distance of 70.00 feet to the Southwest corner of
said College Green Drive; thence S 88' 19' 31" W at
right angles to last described line, a distance of
194.90 feet to a point of curvature; thence
northwesterly along an arc of a circle, convex to
the Southwest, having a radius of 385.00 feet, the
chord thereof having a bearing of N 630 40' 07" W
and a length of 361.57 feet, an arc -distance of
376.38 feet to a point of tangency; thence N 350 39'
45" W, a distance of 181.47 feet to a point of
curvature; thence northwesterly along an arc of a
VOLUME LVI MAY 8, 1991 266
circle, convex to the Northeast, having a radius of
665.00 feet, the chord thereof having a bearing of N
47" 24' 03" W and a length of 270.58 feet, an
arc -distance of 272.48 feet to a point of compound
curvature; thence northwesterly along an arc of a
circle, convex to the Northeast, having a radius of
602.00 feet, the chord thereof having a bearing of N
75" 30' 07" W and a length of 339.19 feet., an
arc -distance of 343.84 feet to a point of tangency,
said point being on a line 45.00 feet South of, as
measured at right angles to and parallel with the
centerline of College Green Drive as dedicated in
Woodbridge North Unit One, being a subdivision of
part of the West half of the Southwest quarter of
Section 21, aforesaid, according to the plat thereof
recorded August 31, 1990 as Document Number
90K45547; thence S 88" 08' 07" W along last
described parallel line, a distance of 150.59 feet
to a point on a line, which line is 10.00 feet East
of, as measured at right angles to, and parallel
with the East line of Randall Road as dedicated per
Document Numbers 778658 and 796258; thence N 1" 51'
53" W along said parallel line, a distance of 90.00
feet; thence N 88" 08' 0711 E, a distance of 82.48
feet to a point of tangency; thence southeasterly
along an arc of a circle, convex to the Northeast,
having a radius of 798.00 feet, the chord thereof
_. having a bearing of S 75" 30' 07" E and a length of
449.62 feet, an arc -distance of 455.79 feet to a
point of compound curvature; thence southeasterly
along an arc of a circle, convex to the Northeast,
having a radius of 735.00 feet, the chord thereof
having a bearing of S 47" 24' 03" E and a length of
299.06 feet to a point of curvature; thence S 35"
39' 45" E, a distance of 181.47 feet to a point of
tangency; thence southeasterly along an arc of a
circle, convex to the Southwest, having a radius of
315.00 feet, the chord thereof having a bearing of S
63" 40' 07" E and a length of 295.83 feet, an
arc -distance of 307.94 feet to a point of curvature;
thence N 88" 19'31" E, a distance of 194.90 feet to
the place of beginning, in Kane County, Illinois.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to cause the Plat of Dedication to be
recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane
County, Illinois.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
267
MAY 8, 1991 VOLUME LV
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna :Mecum, City Clerk
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PLAT OF EASEMENT
FOR STORM WATER DETENTION
(Woodbridge North)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS,, that George VanDeVoorde, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum,
City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to
execute a Plat of Easement for storm water detention in the
Woodbridge North Subdivision for the property legally
described as follows:
That part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4
of Section 21, Township 41 North, Range 8, East of
the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northwest
1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 21; thence
N 0" 55' 07" W along the East line of the Northwest
1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 21, a
distance of 305.00 feet; thence S 891 04' 5311 W, at
right angles to last described line, a distance of
247.76 feet to a point on a line which is 10.00 feet
easterly of, as measured at right angles to, and
parallel with the easterly right-of-way line of
Randall Road as dedicated per Document Numbers
796258 and 778658; thence S 300 31' 23" E along said
parallel line, a distance of 135.73 feet to a point
of curvature; thence southeasterly and continuing
along a radial line, said line being an arc of a
circle, convex to the Northeast, having a radius of
1612.72 feet, the chord thereof having a bearing of
S 26' 15' 14" E and a length of 240.11 feet, an
arc -distance of 240.33 feet; thence N 681 00' 55" E,
VOLUME LVI MAY 8, 1991 268
a distance of 83.54 feet to the place of beginning,
in Kane County, Illinois.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to cause the Plat of Easement to be
recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane
County, Illinois.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays
Recorded:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
RESOLUTION ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PLAT OF
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adopt the aforementioned resolution, Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PLAT OF EASEMENT
FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES
(Woodbridge North)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that George VanDeVoorde, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum,
City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized.and directed to
execute a Plat of Easement for public utilities in the
Woodbridge North Subdivision for the property legally
described as follows:
That part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest
1/4 of Section 21, Township 41 North, Range 8 East
of the Third Principal Meridian, described as
follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said
Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21;
thence N 00 55' 07" W along the East line of the
Northwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4, a distance of
305.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence
continuing N 00 55' 07" W along said East line, a
distance of 575.00 feet; thence S 890 04' 53" W, a
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distance of
distance of
distance of
Kane County,
20.00 feet;
575.00 feet;
20.00 feet to
Illinois.
thence S 00 55' 07" E, a
thence N 890 04' 53" E. a
the place of beginning, in
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to cause the Plat of Easement to be
recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane
County, Illinois.
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
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Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PLAT OF EASEMENT
FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE
(Woodbridge North)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that George VanDeVoorde, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum,
City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to
execute a Plat of Easement for public utilities and drainage
in the Woodbridge North Subdivision for the property legally
described as follows:
Those parts of the Southeast 1/4 of the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 21, and the Northeast 1/4
of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, both in Township
41 :North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal
Meridian, described as follows: Commencing at the
Southeast corner of Woodbridge North Unit One, being
a subdivision of part of the West half of the
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Southwest Quarter of Section 21, aforesaid,
according to the plat thereof recorded August 31,
1990 as Document Number 90K45547, said point being
on the West line of Randall Road as dedicated per
Document Number 1084920; thence N 10 51' 53" W, a
distance of 122.08 feet to a point which is 10.00
feet S 10 51' 53" E of the Southeast corner of
College Green Drive as dedicated in Woodbridge North
Unit One, aforesaid; thence N 880 08' 07" E at right
angles to last described line, a distance of 150.00
feet to a point on a line which is 10.00 feet East
of the East line of Randall Road, aforesaid and the
place of beginning; thence continuing N 880 08' 07"
E, a distance of 10.00 feet; thence S 1° 51' 53" E,
a distance of 125.00 feet; thence S 880 08' 07" W, a
distance of 10.00 feet; thence N 11 51' 53" W, a
distance of 125.00 feet to the place of beginning,
in Kane County, Illinois.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to cause the Plat of Easement to be
recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane
County, Illinois.
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
ON OF
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to pass the aforementioned ordinance. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
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Ordinance No. S6-91
AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
(246 North Spring Street)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has
determined that it is necessary and desirable to construct
and maintain a public building and right of way upon certain
property; and
WHEREAS, in order to construct and maintain said public
building and right of way, it is necessary to acquire certain
property hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit
authorized to exercise any power and perform any function
relating to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the construction and maintenance of a public
building and right of way is within the government and
affairs of the City of Elgin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That it is 'hereby determined that certain
property in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois,
hereinafter described, be acquired for the purpose of
constructing and maintaining a public building and right of
way for the benefit of the public.
Section 2. That it is hereby determined that it is
necessary and desirable that the City of Elgin shall acquire
title to and possession of the following described real
property, which property is necessary, required and needed
for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a public
building and right of way, lying wholly within the limits of
the City of Elgin, to wit:
North Lot 1 and an 8foot strip of land lying
West of and adjoining the same, and also that part
of North Lot 2 and an 8 foot strip of land lying
West of and adjoining the same in Joseph Pabst's
Subdivision of Lots 25, 26 and 47 in Phineas J.
Kimball Junior's Second Addition to Elgin, described
as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of
said North Lot 2; thence South along the East line
of said North Lot 2, 27.58 feet; thence westerly
232.36 feet to a point on the West line of said 8
fool. strip, 27.36 feet South of as measured along
the West line of said 8 foot strip, the North line
extended West of said North Lot 2; thence North
along the West line of said 8 foot strip, 27.16 feet
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to the North line extended West of said North Lot 2;
thence East along the North line extended West and
along said North line of said North Lot 2, to the
point of beginning, in the City of Elgin, Kane
County, Illinois.
Section 3. That Larry L. Rice, City Manager of the City
of Elgin, be and is hereby authorized, empowered and directed
to negotiate for and on behalf of the City of Elgin with the
owner or owners of the above described real property for the
purchase of the real property described by the City of Elgin.
Section 4. That the City Manager be and is hereby
authorized to offer $210,000 as and for compensation to the
owner or owners of the above -described property.
Section 5. In the event that the City Manager is unable
to agree with the owner or owners of said property as to
compensation to be paid therefore, in accordance with the
provisions of this ordinance, then title to and possession of
said property shall be acquired by the City of Elgin in
accordance with the laws of eminent domain of the State of
Illinois, and the Corporation Counsel is hereby authorized,
empowered and directed to institute appropriate proceedings
in any court of competent jurisdiction to acquire title to
and possession of said property for the City of Elgin in
accordance with the eminent domain laws of the State of
Illinois.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
273 MAY 8, 1991 VOLUME LV
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE'CONTRACT WITH
PYRAMID CONCRETE & BLACKTOP FOR THE
ELGIN PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE PATH
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a
contract with Pyramid Concrete & Blacktop for the Elgin
Pedestrian and Bike Path; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the
terms of the contract as is described in Change Order No. 1,
attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City
Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute
Change Order No. 1, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
REPORTS RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
Committee of the Whole Minutes for April 17, 1991 Special
Meeting (Community Development Block Grant)
Committee of the Whole Minutes for April 24, 1991
Liquor Commission Minutes for April 3, 1991
Liquor Commission Minutes for April 24, 1991 Special
Meeting
Planning Committee Minutes for April 17, 1991
Parks and, Recreation Board Minutes for March 19, 199
Transportation Operations Report for February 1991
Water Department Accounts Receivable for April 1991
Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to place the above reports on file as published. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
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Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to approve the payment of the invoice for fence on
Diamond #2 for the National Little League in the amount of
$10,000. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple,
Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT
(355 Seneca Street)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City Manager, be and is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a written lease agreement
with Walter Heubaum for the premises commonly known as
355 Seneca Street, Elgin, Illinois, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 8, 1991
Adopted: May 8, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Brenda Delhotal of 1990 Stanford Court requested that
consideration be given to establishing a park in the area of
Belmont and Gale Streets. Planning Director Roger Dahlstrom
stated that the city owns property in that area known as the
Gale Street wetlands. Ms. Delhotal indicated that this was
the property she was referring to. The Mayor informed her
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that this request would be looked into, and he
asked that Parks Director Ross Ricks report back to
Ms. Delhotal.
Brenda Topkin of Stanford Court addressed the Council
regarding a dropoff at the end of their court. People are
dumping all kinds of trash, and her son fell down the hill.
She stated that it is a hazard, and there are a lot of kids
that live in that court.
BIS Superintendent Gordon Burkart advised the Council that
BIS had inspected the site today and found tree limbs and
other trash had been dumped in this area, despite a posted
"No dumping" sign. Councilman Gilliam asked whether this
site could be blocked off, and Mr. Burkart stated that this
possibility would be investigated.
Virgil Delfeno of DeKalb advised the Council that he and his
partner would like to open a billiard hall in Elgin and want
to know what the requirements and procedures are. Mayor
VanDeVoorde suggested he contact the Planning Department for
specific information.
Judy Coletti-Digison of 1324 Algonquin, advised the Council
that at the last open gym, the kids the Mothers Against Gang
(MAG) having been working with asked that she thank the
councilmembers for awarding community block grant funds to
MAG and to pass out flyers inviting them to come to the next
open gym so they can see how the money is being used.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor VanDeVoorde made announcements regarding forthcoming
meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to adjourn the Council meeting and go into Executive
Session to discuss personnel. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox,
Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Dolonna Mecum, Cit Clerk
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin,
Illinois, was held on May 22, 1991, in the Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor VanDeVoorde at
8:00 P.M. The Invocation was given by Councilwoman Moylan,
and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Yearman.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam,
Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde.
Absent: None.
MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 1991 COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
PUBLISHED
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to approve the May 8, 1991 Council Minutes as published.
Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
The following officers and communications operators were
honored at the Tenth Annual Elgin Police Department Awards
Ceremony:
Sergeant James Kelly
Patrol Officer Greg Welter
Primary Communications Operator
Lynn Czischki.
Communications Operator
Carol Tucker
Senior Patrol Officer
Robert Christ
Patrol Officer Emmett Moneyhun
Patrol Officer John Demmin
Youth Officer Brad R. Entler
Detective William T. Linder
Patrol Officer Robert Nelson
Patrol Officer Jesse Padron
Patrol Officer Donald Thiel
Patrol Officer Fred Ufland
Distinguished Service Commendation
Distinguished :Service Commendation
Distinguished Service Commendation
Distinguished Service Commendation
Meritorious Service Award Class AAA
Meritorious Service Award Class AAA
Meritorious Service Award Class AA
Meritorious Service Award Class A
Meritorious Service Award Class A
Meritorious Service Award Class A
Meritorious Service Award Class A
Meritorious Service Award Class A
Non -Departmental Award --First
American Legion Post #57
Officer of the Year - 1990
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Patrol Officer Jesse Padron Non -Departmental Award --First
American Legion Post #57
Officer of the Year - 1990
Patrol Officer Edward Cummings Non -Departmental Award -First Warren
Award - P.T.I.
BID AWARDED FOR FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters to award this contract to the overall, low bidder,
Bartolotta's Fireworks Companyfor a total not to exceed
$10,000.00. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
BID AWARDED FOR FIRE HYDRANTS
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to award this contract to the overall, low bidder,
U.S. Pipe & Foundry Company for $26,463.00. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
BID AWARDED FOR TANDEM AXLE TRAILER
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to award this contract to the overall, low bidder,
Steve's Equipment Service, Inc. for $14,438.00. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to approve Petition 30-91. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam,
Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde.
Nays: None.
2.52 ENTITLED
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to pass the aforementioned ordinance. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
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Ordinance No. G33-91
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.52 ENTITLED "POLICE DEPARTMENT"
REGARDING PROBATIONARY PERIODS
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit within the
meaning of the Illinois Constitution, 1970, and may exercise
any power and perform any function pertaining to its
government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, providing for the appointment and promotion of
members of the Police Department of the City of Elgin is a
matter pertaining to its government and affairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Chapter 2.52 entitled "Police
Department" of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be
and is further amended by amending Section 2.52.175(A) to read
as follows:
2.52.175 Probationary Periods
A. Appointees to the position of police
patrolman shall be subject to and considered on an
eighteen (18) month period of probation. Provided,
however, said probationary period may be extended
not more than six (6) months in the following
situations:
1. When a probationary appointee is
assigned to and works in an undercover
operation during the first eighteen months (18)
of employment as a police officer, the
probationary period shall be extended to equal
the number of days involved in such assignment
or six (6) months, whichever is less.
2. When a probationary appointee enters the
United States armed forces during the first
eighteen (18) months of employment as a police
officer, the probationary period shall be
extended to equal the number of days involved
in such duty or six (6) months, whichever is
less.
3. When a probationary appointee is unable
to perform normal duties due to illness or
non -duty related injuries for an extended
- length of time during the first eighteen (18)
months of employment as a police officer, the
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probationary period shall be extended to equal
the number of days in which the probationary
appointee was so ill or injured or six (6)
months, whichever is less.
Section 2. Only non -probationary employees may sit for
promotional examinations.
Section 3. All appointees to the position of police
patrolman shall have attained the age of 21 years. No maximum
age limit for such appointees shall apply.
Section 4. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage and publication in the
manner provided by law.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 22, 1991
Passed: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
sl Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
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Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple,
to adopt: the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Councilmembers
Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde.
Nays: Councilman Gilliam.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING PAYOUT FROM THE OLD MAIN RESTORATION ESCROW ACCOUNT
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is the owner of certain real
property upon which is a structure commonly known as Old Main;
and
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WHEREAS, the City of Elgin and the Elgin Historical
Society have entered into an agreement wherein Old Main is to
be renovated and occupied by the Historical Society as a
historical museum; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said agreement the plans and
contract documents of such renovation are subject to the prior
approval of the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 1989 the City of Elgin, the Elgin
Area Historical Society and the First National Bank. of Elgin
(escrowee) entered into an escrow agreement which established
the Old Main Restoration Account and authorized the escrowee
to make payments from said account on the written direction of
the City of Elgin and the Historical Society; and
WHEREAS,, renovation work has been continuing and
application has now been made for the payment of $10,626.42
from the escrow account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the First National Bank of Elgin
is authorized and directed to release funds from the Old Main
Restoration Account in the following amounts to the following
suppliers:
Midwest Woodwork & Veneering, Inc. $ 3,153.32
D & J Design Company 663.00
Firecraft Door Company 663.00
Plass 50.00
LMD 2,737.10
Enhanced Interiors 535.00
Bernie Idstein 2,825.00
$ 10,626.42
per the written direction of the Elgin Area Historical Society
dated May 15, 1991, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 22, 1991
Adopted: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 1
Recorded:
Attest:
S1 Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
281 MAY 22, 1991 VOLUME LVI
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO A PARATRANSIT GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION OF THE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that George VanDeVoorde, Mayor, be and is hereby
authorized and directed to execute an amendment to a
paratransit grant agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin
with the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation
Authority for the extension of the paratransit grant agreement
through June 12, 1991, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 22, 1991
Adopted: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT TO VARIOUS VENDORS
D.H. Margin Petroleum $7,548.10 Purchase of Gasoline
Elgin, IL
First Federal Devel- $30,315.04 Reimbursement for Over-
opment Corp. sizing Watermain for
Elgin, II, Hickory Ridge
Elgin National $10,000.00 Fence Improvement for
Little League and Little League at Summit
Fox Valley Fence Co. Street and Hiawatha
Elgin, IL Drive
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Mileage Well
& Pump $36,132.38
Pump,
Motor and Deep
Wheeling, IL
Well
for Airlite Street
Water
Treatment Plant
Neighborhood
Housing $2,659.18
First
Quarter Payment
Services of
Elgin
for NHS Program
Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to approve the above payments. Yeas: Counci.lmembers
Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
A DAY CARE CENS
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to pass the aforementioned ordinance. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G32-91
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR A DAY CARE CENTER
(735 Dundee Avenue)
WHEREAS, written application has been made for a special
use for the establishment, maintenance and operation of a day
care center at 735 Dundee Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Committee conducted a public
hearing after due notice by publication and has submitted its
findings of fact and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin concurs in
the findings and recommendation of the Land Use Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Elgin
hereby adopts the findings of fact made by the Elgin Land Use
Committee, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That a special use for a day care center at
735 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, Illinois, legally described as
follows:
McBride Heir's Second Addition Except North 10
feet Lot 5 and Lot 6, Block 4, in the City of Elgin,
Kane County, Illinois.
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be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Substantial conformance with the site plan,
prepared by RMD and Associates, dated February 20,
1991.
2. Compliance with all other applicable codes
and ordinances.
Section 3. That Ordinances G21-85 and G1-90 granting a
special use for an antique automobile repair garage are hereby
repealed.
Section 4. That the special use granted herein shall
expire if not established within one year from the date of
passage of this ordinance.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after May 28, 1991..
Presented: May 22, 1991
Passed: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
sl Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
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Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE HEMMENS ADVISORY BOARD
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Timothy P. Atchison be and is hereby appointed
as a member of the Hemmens Advisory Board for a term to expire
May 1, 1994.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Patricia Surbella be and is
hereby appointed as a member of the Hemmens Advisory Board for
a term to expire May 1, 1994.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 22, 1991
Adopted: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
s/ Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING FOR MAINTENANCE THE UNDERGROUND IMPROVEMENTS
IN RANDALL RIDGE SUBDIVISION, UNITS 1 AND 2
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that the City of Elgin hereby accepts for
maintenance the underground improvements, which include water
main, storm sewer and sanitary sewer in Randall Ridge
Subdivision, Units 1 and 2.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 22, 1991
Adopted: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
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OF THE
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR FUNDS OF THE CITY OF ELGIN
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that the following banks are hereby designated as
depositories for the funds of the City of Elgin:
The First National Bank
of Elgin
American National Bank
Continental Illinois National
Bank and Trust of Chicago
The First National Bank
of Chicago
Citibank, NA
Amalgamated Trust and Bank
Elgin Federal Financial
Center.
Home Federal Savings and
Loan Association
First Federal Savings and
Loan Association
Citicorp Savings
First Bank Southeast of
Lake Geneva, NA
6 Fountain Square Plaza
Elgin, Illinois
24 East Chicago Street
Elgin, Illinois
231 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, Illinois
One First National Plaza
Chicago, Illinois
399 Park Avenue
New York, New York
One West Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois
176 East Chicago Street
Elgin, Illinois
lb North Spring Street
Elgin, Illinois
28 North Grove Avenue
Elgin, Illinois
1 South Dearborn Street
Suite 1626
Chicago, Illinois
303 Center Street
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Palmer American National Bank Danville, Illinois
sl George VanDeVoorde _
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
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Presented: May 22, 1991
Adopted: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
s/ Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
AUTHORIZING
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT
(313 Summit Street)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City Manager, be and is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Real Estate Sales
Contract on behalf of the City of Elgin with Dorothy Dickerson
and Fred Busche, for the property commonly known as ,313 Summit
Street, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof by reference.
Presented: May 22, 1991
Adopted: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
s'l Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
ON
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
287 MAY 22, 1991 VOLUME LVI
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT
(212 Michigan Avenue)
BE: IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City Manager, be and is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Real Estate Sales
Contract on behalf of the City of Elgin with Philip Wickland,
for the property commonly known as 212 Michigan Avenue, a copy
of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 22, 1991
Adopted: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE CONTRACT WITH
WIL-FREDS CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SLADE AVENUE WATER FACILITY
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a
contract with Wil-Freds Construction for the construction of
the Slade Avenue Water Facility; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the
terms of the contract as is described in Change Order No. 1,
attached hereto.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Larry L.
and is hereby authorized and directed
No. 1, a copy of which is attached
hereof by reference.
Presented: May 22, 1991
Adopted: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Rice, City Manager, be
to execute Change Order
hereto and made a part
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN THE CONTRACT WITH
WIL-FREDS CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SLADE AVENUE WATER FACILITY
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a
contract with Wil-Freds Construction for the construction of
the Slade Avenue Water Facility; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the
terms of the contract as is described in Change Order No. 2,
attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City Manager, be
and is hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Order
No. 2, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof by reference.
sl George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
MAY 22, 1991 VOLUME LVI
Presented: May 22, 1991
Adopted: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 IN THE CONTRACT WITH
WIL-FREDS CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SLADE AVENUE WATER FACILITY
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a
contract. with Wil-Freds Construction for the construction of
the Slade Avenue Water Facility; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the
terms of the contract as is described in Change Order No. 3,
attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City Manager, be
and is hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Order
No. 3, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof by reference.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 22, 1991
Adopted: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
sl Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
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MAY 22, 1991
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to adopt the aforementioned resolution. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN THE CONTRACT WITH
CLARK DIETZ, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE SLADE AVENUE WATER FACILITY
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a
contract with Clark Dietz, Inc. for engineering services for
the Slade Avenue Water Facility; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the
terms of the contract as is described in Change Order No. 2,
attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
and is hereby authorize
No. 2, a copy of which
hereof by reference.
Presented: May 22, 1991
Adopted: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
s/ Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
that Larry L. Rice, City Manager, be
d and directed to execute Change Order
is attached hereto and made a part
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
fl
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to pass the aforementioned ordinance. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
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Ordinance No. 57-91
AN ORDINANCE
DESIGNATING LORD'S PARK PAVILION AS A HISTORICAL LANDMARK
WHEREAS, the Elgin Heritage Commission has conducted a
public hearing and determined that the Lord's Park Pavilion
meets the criteria of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as
amended, for designation as a historical landmark; and
WHEREAS, the Elgin Heritage Commission has submitted its
report and findings in support of its determination and
recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the recommendation
of the Elgin Heritage Commission and concurs in the
recommendation to designate the Lord's Park Pavilion as a
historical landmark.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the Lord's Park Pavilion,
located upon the property legally described as follows:
Block number one (1) of Oakwood Park according
to the plat thereof recorded in the Recorder's
Office in said Cook County (said real estate lying
and being within the limits of the City of Elgin)
containing about fifty (50) acres more or less.
be and is hereby designated as a historical landmark as
provided in Chapter 20.04 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976,
as amended.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk is authorized
and directed to provide notice, send copies of the ordinance,
and record a certified copy of the ordinance in the office of
the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois.
s/ George VanDeVoorde _
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: May 22, 1991
Passed: May 22, 1991
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
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REPORTS RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
Committee of, the Whole Minutes for May 8, 1991
Land Use Committee Minutes for April 15, 1991
Planning Committee Minutes for May 1, 1991 Special Meeting
Motor Fuel Tax Audit Report for 1989
Building Permit Report for April 1991
Work Management System Report for April 1991
Transportation Operations Report for March 1991
April Disbursement Report
Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to place the above reports on file as published. Yeas: Council -
members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Gary Huffman of Parkwood East addressed the Council regarding
the risks related to electromagnetic fields and their effects
upon the public health. His objectives are (1) that the
recently strung lines on the east side of Elgin not be
activated on June 1 as Commonwealth Edison is planning, (2) to
suggest that the City Council set a limit as to the amount of
milligauss effect upon residential property, and (3) to bring
to the Council's attention that there is a bill in the state
legislature that will set a statewide limit on milligauss
allowed on residential property.
Shelley Wasmond, Administrator of Little Angels Nursing Home,
spoke regarding the adverse economic effects of electro-
magnetic fields. A proposed expansion of the Little Angels
Nursing Home was rejected by HUD based solely upon its
proximity to the Commonwealth Edison power lines.
Councilwoman Popple questioned if Shelley Wasmond had talked
with Commonwealth Edison after the rejection by HUD.
Ms. Wasmond stated that she has talked extensively with
Commonwealth Edison in consideration of pursuing an appeal of
the decision, however the financial resources to appeal
successfully are not available.
Bill Sarto stated that it seems everyone is trying to figure
out whose responsibility it is to handle this situation with
the federal, state and local levels each saying it is the
other's responsibility. He asked the City Council to set a
limit on milligauss level to 1.5 or 2.0 and to encourage
Commonwealth Edison to comply with those standards, as the
Village of Lincolnwood is attempting to do. Mr. Sarto plans
to file a formal complaint within the next couple of weeks
with the Illinois Commerce Commission against Commonwealth
Edison.
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Mayor VanDeVoorde stated that this is a national problem and --,
the federal government is considering a five year study as the
facts are not clear.
Bill Sarto pointed out that under the Home Rule Act a home
rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function
pertaining to its government and affairs, including but not
limited to the power to regulate for the protection of the
health, safety, morals and welfare, to license, to tax and to
incur debt. He stated that under that statute he believed the
City of Elgin had the right and responsibility to regulate the
utility.
Corporation Counsel Jentsch stated that the argument that a
home rule unit may act to regulate a public utility was
decided in cases originating in Chicago and in each case the
appellate court said that it is not within the government and
affairs of a home rule unit to regulate a public utility, but
rather the Illinois Commerce Commission`' has the exclusive
authority to regulate public utilities. That has been the law
in the state since 1913 and the Illinois appellate court
concluded that the new constitution does not change the law.
It appears that the course Mr. Sarto described of filing a
complaint with the Illinois Commerce Commission is the
appropriate method as they are given supervision over
utilities.
Robert Beckmeyer, 875 W. Chicago Street, spoke regarding
protecting the public from hazards imposed on residents by
public utilities.
Dan Drakewood, who lives near the power lines, requested
clarification regarding the city`s power and authority to
regulate utilities and questioned who owns the easements upon
which the power lines are located.
Corporation Counsel Jentsch stated that the power lines are
located on a right of way owned by Commonwealth Edison.
Mayor VanDeVoorde said the Council is assembling all the facts
it can and when there is clear cut action that the Council can
take based on scientific facts, the Council will support that
action.
Glenn Roth, 1365 Adler Lane, favored the five year study by
the government, but is concerned about people's homes and
lives that are in the balance.
Mayor VanDeVoorde would like to see a program where five to
ten percent of the lines would be buried each year. Although
it is unknown if it is safer, aesthetically the community
would look better, although the cost of such an undertaking is --
almost unbearable. There is also a new area where power lines
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can counteract each other thereby reducing the electromagnetic
force.
William Caravas requested that the city consider limiting new
construction near power lines.
Cheryl Leske, Vice Chair of the Elgin Board of Realtors,
expressed her concern over the effect of electromagnetic
fields on property values.
Councilwoman Moylan asked Ms.
the Elgin Board of Realtors, if
lines are selling for any less?
Leske, as a representative of
homes bordering on these power
Cheryl Leske responded that homes have not sold for less yet,
but believes it will be a problem very similar to the radon.
Councilman Walters -asked if there has been any denial of
insurance on homes that have sold near the power lines.
Cheryl Leske again stated that to date there have been no
denials, but believes eventually there may be.
Bill Sarto pointed out once again that he will file an action
with the Illinois Commerce Commission. He stated that the
state cannot be expected to make a blanket policy before local
communities start doing something. The state will react when
it sees city councils like Elgin do something about it.
Councilman Fox stated that the City Council is behind the
filing of the complaint with the Illinois Commerce Commission.
Elizabeth Ilickovich of Commonwealth Edison stated that the
utilities cooperate with the Electric Power institute to study
alleged dangers of power lines. Commonwealth Edison is
approaching this topic seriously. Lines are strung with a
reverse configuration which minimizes or cancels the effect of
the electromagnetic field. The lines that will be activated
along Shales Parkway on June I have adopted the reverse
configuration and there should not be a dramatic difference in
the electromagnetic field.
Councilwoman Popple suggested that Commonwealth Edison work
with Little Angels to appeal the decision of HUD. HUD 's
decision is an economic decision effecting livelihood and is
very serious.
Ms. Ilickovich stated that she is working with Shelley Wasmond .
and hopes to move forward on this issue.
Mayor VanDeVoorde made announcements regarding forthcoming
meetings.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to adjourn the Council meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers
Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m..
Nancy RoIJ, Deputy Clerk