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VOLUME LXXII MAY 9, 2007
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on May 9, 2007, in the
Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 7:00 p.m. The
Invocation was given by Pastor Jack Thompson, from the Immanuel Baptist Church and the
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Retiring City Clerk Dolonna Mecum.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor,
Walters and Mayor Schock. Absent: None.
PROCLAMATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION FOR
THE OFFICE OF MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS FOR THE CITY OF ELGIN,
KANE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
City Clerk Mecum read the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
OF THE RESULTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION FOR THE
OFFICES OF MAYOR AND COUNCILMAN FOR THE CITY OF ELGIN,
KANE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, a Consolidated Election for the offices of Mayor and Councilman to be
elected at large, of and for the City of Elgin, Kane and Cook Counties, Illinois, was held on April
17, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the election authority of Cook County transmitted the results for those
precincts located in Hanover Township, Cook County, City of Elgin to the Kane County election
authority; and
WHEREAS, the election authority of Kane County compiled the results for those
precincts located Campton, Dundee, Elgin, Plato, and Rutland Townships, Kane County, and
Hanover Township, Cook County, Elgin, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2007, the County Canvassing Board of Kane County met at the
County Clerk’s office in Geneva, Illinois, canvassed the returns of the Consolidated Election,
and issued an Abstract of Votes which was furnished to the Local Election Official of the City of
Elgin.
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NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the Abstract of Votes prepared by the Kane County
Canvassing Board, it is hereby proclaimed that of the 47,745 registered voters, a total of 5,665
ballots were cast at the Consolidated Election on April 17, 2007. The following number of votes
was cast for each candidate for the offices of Mayor and Councilman for the City of Elgin:
Mayor
Kane County Cook County Totals
Edward Schock 3,688 609 4,297
Clyde Leach, Sr. (write-in) 79 0 79
Councilman
Kane County Cook County Totals
David J. Kaptain 3,124 519 3,643
F. John Steffen 3,052 476 3,528
Michael Powers 2,852 500 3,352
Brenda Rodgers 1,808 368 2,176
Thomas K. Sandor 1,166 236 1,402
Tricia L. Dieringer 1,136 205 1,341
IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED that the following person has been elected for the office
of Mayor:
Edward Schock
IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED that the following persons have been elected to the
office of Councilman for the City of Elgin:
David J. Kaptain
F. John Steffen
Michael Powers
This is to certify that the foregoing Proclamation of Results of the Consolidated
Election for the offices of Mayor and Councilman for the City of Elgin is true and correct.
Dated this 9th day of May 2007.
s/Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, Elgin City Clerk
Local Election Official
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PROCLAMATION OF APPRECIATION TO BRENDA RODGERS
Mayor Schock read and presented Brenda Rodgers with a proclamation of appreciation for her
service as a Councilmember for the past four years.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Brenda Rodgers has dutifully served the citizens of Elgin for four years on the
Elgin City Council; and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Rodgers has been an advocate for improving and expanding
communications with residents and has been active in responding to issues raised by individual
members of the community; and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Rodgers has been an advocate in promoting issues and programs
benefiting the downtown and local businesses; and
WHEREAS, Brenda Rodgers provides a commitment to church and community that has served
and will continue to serve Elgin far into the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Elgin, sincerely and warmly expresses its thanks to retiring
Councilwoman Brenda Rodgers for all that she has done and will continue to do for Elgin.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused
the official seal of the City of Elgin to be affixed this 9th day of May, 2007.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Councilmember Rodgers thanked everyone for their support during her campaign and term as
Councilmember. She stated that residents would continue to see her in the community as an
active participant.
PROCLAMATION OF APPRECIATION TO THOMAS SANDOR
Mayor Schock read and presented Thomas Sandor with a proclamation of appreciation for his
service as a Councilmember for the past four years.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Tom Sandor has dutifully served the citizens of the City of Elgin for four years on
the Elgin City Council; and
WHEREAS, Councilman Sandor has been an advocate of providing residents city services at the
highest standards; and
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WHEREAS, Councilman Sandor has been an advocate of orderly growth of the city and for new
development providing for diversification and expansion of the city's tax base; and
WHEREAS, Councilman Sandor has been committed to veterans within the community
including having spearheaded the Veterans Memorial Committee and Veterans Memorial
Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Elgin, sincerely and warmly expresses its thanks to retiring
Councilman Tom Sandor for all he has done and will continue to do for Elgin.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused
the official seal of the City of Elgin to be affixed this 9th day of May, 2007.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Councilmember Sandor thanked everyone for their support and for the privilege of being allowed
to serve as a Councilmember for the past four years.
INAUGURATION OF ELECTED MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
The Honorable F. Keith Brown administered the oath of office to Councilmembers David J.
Kaptain and F. John Steffen. The Honorable James Hallock administered the oath of office to
Councilmember Michael Powers and Mayor Edward Schock.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen,
Walters and Mayor Schock. Absent: None.
NEWLY-INAUGURATED MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Kaptain thanked the many people who helped with his campaign since last
October of 2006, and gave special thanks to Carl and Chris Missele who managed his campaign.
He also thanked his family for their support in the election, stating that he couldn’t have done it
without their encouragement. Councilmember Kaptain thanked the various focus groups, and the
citizens who supported his campaign by posting signs in their yards, writing letters, and
disseminating information for him. He lastly thanked the 3,643 people who voted for him during
the election, and also addressed the 100,000 people who didn’t vote for him, stating that he had
sworn an allegiance to the City of Elgin to do the best job he can do as a Councilmember. He
believes that this means that he represents everyone in the City, not just a neighborhood or a
particular group, and stated that he looked forward to the challenge of the next four years.
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Councilmember Steffen thanked his family, friends, and neighbors for all of their support and
help during his campaign. He gave credit to his parents for his current community involvement,
stating that he learned to become involved at an early age from them. He thanked his committee
for the interesting discussions they provided, his brother for serving as his campaign treasurer,
and Eric Engleby for his graphics expertise for his campaign signs. He thanked all of the other
candidates who ran for Council, stating that it was a very exciting, positive experience, focusing
on the important issues that are important to the City. He encouraged all of the other candidates
to stay involved within the community by applying for positions on the various boards and
commissions within the City. He echoed Councilmember Kaptain stating that he intends to
represent the whole City and thanked the Elgin citizens who afforded him the opportunity to
serve the City in the capacity of Councilmember.
Councilmember Powers stated that this campaign allowed him to meet new people and get their
perspective on the City of Elgin. He stated that walking through the various neighborhoods of
Elgin was like taking a journey through his lifetime. He stated that he was thrilled to become
reacquainted with many people from his past and meeting the many citizens of Elgin. He
informed everyone that he loves the City of Elgin and will do his best to serve its citizens. He
also looks forward to working with the rest of the Council and City Staff to help make this Elgin
a better place to live.
Mayor Schock thanked the voters of Elgin for allowing him to serve another four years as their
Mayor. He believes it has been an honor and a privilege to serve on the Elgin City Council for
the past fourteen years, eight of which he has served as Mayor. He thanked his wife Karen, for
all of her support through his campaign and during the years that he has served on the City
Council. He stated that the Councilmembers’ families pay the biggest price for their service to
the City because of late meetings, phone calls, and time away from home addressing City issues.
Mayor Schock is very proud of the progress that the City of Elgin has made in the last several
years. He believes it has been the hard work of all of his colleagues on the Council that have
made the progress possible. He looks forward to working with Councilmember Powers and
Councilmember Steffen, and stated that he firmly believes that the City’s best years are ahead of
us. Mayor Schock believes that we can achieve what James Gifford, one of Elgin’s founding
fathers, described upon landing in Elgin, quoting “I believe I have found the finest spot along the
river that could possibly exist, or which has ever been seen.”
RECESS FOR RECEPTION
Meeting recessed at 6:07 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 6:45 p.m. immediately following the adjournment of Committee of the
Whole Meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE APRIL 25, 2007, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve the
April 25, 2007, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Proclamation Recognizing National Public Works Week
Mayor Schock declared May 20th through May 26th National Public Works Week and read the
following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our
citizens’ everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient
operation of public works systems and programs such as: solid waste/recycling
collection, engineering, water, sewer, parks, forestry, streets, traffic signals/signs,
and fleet maintenance.
WHEREAS, the health, safety and quality of life of this community greatly depends on these
services; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the skilled and dedicated personnel who staff public works
departments is materially influenced by the people’s attitude and understanding of
the importance of the work they perform.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ed Schock, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois do hereby proclaim
the week of May 20th through May 26th, 2007 as
“National Public Works Week”
in the City of Elgin, and I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves
with the issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions which
public works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
9th Day of May, 2007.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Director of Public Works Loete accepted the proclamation from Mayor Schock and invited all
Elgin residents to the 8th Annual Open House for the Public Works Department and Riverside
Water Treatment Plant in celebration of National Public Works Week and National Drinking
Water Week, which will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2007. He stated that it is an excellent
opportunity to learn about the many services provided by the Public Works and the Water
Departments. He also stated that there will be equipment rides and demonstrations, the “Touch-
A-Truck” program, informational displays, giveaways, free refreshments, and facility tours of
both the Public Works Department located at 1900 Holmes Road and the Riverside Water
Treatment Plant located at 375 W. River Road.
Mayor Schock also encouraged Elgin residents to attend, stating that it is fun for the entire
family.
Proclamation Recognizing the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Join the Chamber Week”
Mayor Schock declared May 9th through May 16th “Join the Chamber Week” and read the
following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce has been serving our area’s business
community and enriching our quality of life for nearly 100 years.
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce and the city of Elgin have a formal partnership to
attract businesses to and retain businesses in our community.
WHEREAS, www.elginchamber.com provides a portal to community information on all that
Elgin and the chamber membership have to offer an average of 1,800 times every
day.
WHEREAS, the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a membership drive from May
1st through May 16th to expand the Chamber and further strengthen our business
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ed Schock, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois, do hereby express
appreciation to the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce for their enhancement of
our community and further declare the week of May 9th through 16th “Join the
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Chamber Week” in encouragement and support of the efforts of the Elgin Area
Chamber of Commerce.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
9th Day of May, 2007
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Susan Angell-Case and Leo Nelson from the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce accepted the
proclamation. Ms. Angell-Case thanked the Mayor and Council for this honor. She stated that
the Chamber will be celebrating its 100th anniversary next year by hosting a gala on February 1,
2008, at the Stonegate and invited the Council and residents to attend. She stated that the
Chamber is currently going through a membership drive, and thanked all of the various
volunteers that have participated.
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Dawn Wojtas, representing the Blackhawk Residents Association, requested the City of Elgin’s
help in the development and installation of a park on the vacant City owned property at the
northeast corner of Blackhawk Drive and Congdon Avenue. Ms. Wojtas outlined some of the
features that the residents in the area would like to see implemented in the proposed park, and
stated that the residents are willing to help with the installation of these features. Ms. Wojtas and
the Blackhawk Residents Association believes that a park in this location would not only benefit
the residents in the area, but it would also help to enhance and beatify one of the entrances into
the City of Elgin from the east.
BID 07-022 AWARDED TO SAFETY SYSTEMS CORPORATION FOR POLICE BODY
ARMOR
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve a
contract to Safety Systems Corporation, for an amount not to exceed $19,044 for the purchase of
body armor for the Elgin Police Department. The contract will be for a period of one year from
the date of the award with three (3) one year options to renew. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
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BID 07-033 AWARDED TO WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND PURCHASE OF TWO AMBULANCES
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve the
contract with Wheeled Coach Industries in the amount of $286,008 for the construction and
purchase of one replacement ambulance and one additional ambulance for the Elgin Fire
Department. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers,
Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
BID 07-040 AWARDED TO VARIOUS VENDORS FOR BITUMINOUS PATCHING
MIXTURES
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to authorize the
Public Works Department to purchase Bituminous Patching Mixtures, Groups I and II, from all
of the suppliers listed below depending on the need and availability, at the unadjusted rates
shown the tabulation provided by memo to the Council. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
BID 07-049 AWARDED TO GOLD MEDAL CHICAGO AND FOX RIVER FOODS FOR
CONCESSIONS ITEMS FOR VARIOUS PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve a
contract with Gold Medal Chicago in the amount of $14,900 for concession items at Wing and
Lords Park Family Aquatic Centers and The Centre of Elgin, as well as, approve a contract with
Fox River Foods in the amount of $33,750 for concession items at the Elgin Sports Complex,
Wing and Lords Park Family Aquatic Centers, and The Centre of Elgin. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
BID 07-053 AWARDED TO VARIOUS VENDORS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE
STATION 7
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to approve the
package of bids as provided to Council by memo for a total dollar amount of $2,539,987 for the
construction of Fire Station 7. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam,
Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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BID 07-056 AWARDED TO M & A CEMENT WORK INC. FOR 2007
NEIGHBORHOOD SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM-PHASE III
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to award M &
A Cement Work, Inc. in the amount of $378,444.75 for the 2007 Neighborhood Sidewalk
Replacement Program – Phase III. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
CONTRACT APPROVED FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX 2008 FORD HYBRID
ESCAPE UTILITY VEHICLES FROM BOB RIDINGS FORD THROUGH THE STATE
OF ILLINOIS JOINT PURCHASE PROGRAM
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the
purchase of six 2008 Ford Hybrid Escape utility vehicles from Bob Ridings Ford in the amount
of $145,215 through the State of Illinois Joint Purchase Program. Further, it is recommended
that the five vehicles being replaced be disposed of through a public auction later this year
following delivery and conversion of the new vehicles. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
PUBLIC HEARING TABLED REGARDING AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT,
ANNEXATION, ZONING, AND PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE WESEMANN
PROPERTY; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 955 MARSHALL ROAD; BY HPI ELGIN,
LLC, AS APPLICANT AND OWNER (02-07)
Community Development Director Deering stated that the applicant is requesting that Petition
02-07 be tabled until the next City Council meeting to be held on May 23, 2007.
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to table the
public hearing for the property located at 955 Marshall Road (Petition 02-07), until the May 23,
2007, City Council meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam,
Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 07-116 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WATER STREET PLACE
LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 200 N. GROVE AVENUE
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 07-116
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WITH WATER STREET PLACE LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
200 N. GROVE AVENUE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Ed Schock, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an Amendment to Development Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin
with Water Street Place, LLC for the development of 200 N. Grove Avenue, Elgin, Illinois, a
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: May 9, 2007
Adopted: May 9, 2007
Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-109 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ELGIN COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC.
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Powers,
Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Councilmember Kaptain abstained due to a
conflict of interest.
Resolution No. 07-109
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
ELGIN COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Purchase of Service Agreement on behalf of the City of
Elgin with Elgin Community Network, Inc. for the creation of neighborhood area boards that
provide a structure for communication, collaboration and coordination between residents, city
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staff and elected officials, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: May 9, 2007
Adopted: May 9, 2007
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENTS TO VARIOUS VENDORS
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to authorize the
following payments. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
PAYEE
AMOUNT REASON
Badger Meter
Milwaukee, WI
$16,359.19 Water meter repairs throughout the City
Andres Medical Billing
Arlington Heights, IL
$12,117.61 Medical billing for March
CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Gilliam, to pass Ordinance Nos. T18-07, G26-07 through G28-07, and adopt Resolution Nos.
07-110 through 07-115 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 07-110 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SPECIAL
EVENT CO-SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN
COALITION OF KANE COUNTY (JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL)
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 07-110
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SPECIAL EVENT CO-SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
WITH THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COALITION OF KANE COUNTY
(Juneteenth Festival)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Ed Schock, Mayor, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and
directed to execute a Special Event Co-sponsorship Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin
with the African-American Coalition of Kane County for the Juneteenth Festival to be held
June 16 and 17, 2007, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: May 9, 2007
Adopted: May 9, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-111 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC ACTION TO DELIVER SHELTER (PADS)
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-111
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
PUBLIC ACTION TO DELIVER SHELTER (PADS)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Olufemi Folarin, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and
directed to execute a Purchase of Service Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Public
Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) for financial assistance in providing overnight shelter and
meals to the homeless, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
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Presented: May 9, 2007
Adopted: May 9, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-112 ADOPTED APPROVING GRANT RECIPIENTS UNDER THE
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-112
RESOLUTION
APPROVING GRANT RECIPIENTS UNDER THE
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program has been established to
provide financial assistance and incentives for neighborhood groups and organizations in the
development and implementation of projects benefiting their respective neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, in 2007 applications have been made by 11 citizen groups for 11 projects
under the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, said applications have been reviewed and recipients selected by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that grant assistance be provided under the Neighborhood Improvement
Grant Program to the following organizations:
Organization Project Name/Description Project
Cost
Neighborhood
Match
Grant
Award
Mulberry Grove
HOA
Landscaping improvements – install
sprinkler system and landscaping
$25,935.00 $12,967.50 $12,967.50
NENA* Ann/Douglas Park Project $30,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00
Eagle Heights* New Entryway Sign $30,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00
Summit Park
Neighbors*
New Neighborhood Identity – 10
parkway trees, 2 gateway monument
signs, 50 street signs
$31,950.00 $16,950.00 $15,000.00
DNA Marketing Downtown Elgin 2007
Initiatives
$36,000.00 $21,000.00 $15,000.00
GPA Photographic Survey of the Gifford Park $6,900.00 $3,450.00 $3,450.00
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Historic District
Oakwood Hills* New entryway sign – application still
pending
$2,200.00 $1,100.00 $1,100.00
NOSEE** Neighborhood Playground at Illinois and
Hammond – pending approval of grant
from KaBoom!
$75,000.00 $60,000.00 $15,000.00
Woodbridge South* Installation of 4 neighborhood entrance
signs
$30,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00
Buena Vista
Apartments/NWNA
Backpack drive for neighborhood
children attending Washington
Elementary School
$10,000 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
TOTAL: $277,985.00 $165,467.50 $112,517.50
* pending permit approval by staff
**pending grant approval
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: May 9, 2007
Adopted: May 9, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-113 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE ACTIVE NETWORK, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE FOR THE
PARKS DEPARTMENT
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 07-113
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE ACTIVE NETWORK, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE
FOR THE PARKS DEPARTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that
an exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best
interest of the city; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Olufemi Folarin, 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 The Active Network, Inc. for the purchase of software for the parks
department, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: May 9, 2007
Adopted: May 9, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-114 ADOPTED APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-114
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Lynn M. Polhemus be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Elgin Emergency
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Telephone System Board (E-911) to fulfill the unexpired term of Donna Scott, for a term to
expire May 1, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Richard C. Beebe be and is hereby appointed as a
member of the HVAC Committee, for a term to expire May 1, 2009.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: May 9, 2007
Adopted: May 9, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-115 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ILLINOIS
CASH FARM LEASE AGREEMENT (ELGIN REGIONAL PARK PROPERTY)
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-115
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ILLINOIS CASH FARM LEASE AGREEMENT
(Elgin Regional Park Property)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby
respectively authorized and directed to execute a written Illinois Cash Farm Lease agreement
with Sherri DeRaedt for the premises commonly known as the Elgin Regional Park-Pollnow
farm consisting of 224 acres, Elgin, Illinois, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
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Presented: May 9, 2007
Adopted: May 9, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G26-07 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 6.06 OF THE ELGIN
MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
DEALERS"
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G26-07
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 6.06 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS”
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers,” be and is hereby amended by amending Section 6.06.040, entitled,
“License Classes; Fees,” to add the following new subsection to read as follows:
Class U: For the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on the specified premises in any public
place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place where meals
are served, and where meals actually are served and regularly served, without sleeping
accommodations, such space being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen facilities
licensed and certified pursuant to the city’s retail food stores and food service
establishments sanitation code, 77 Illinois Administrative Code 750, and with dining
room equipment and capacity and having employed therein a sufficient number and kind
of employees to prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its guests. The intent of this
license classification is that the primary business conducted on the premises to be
licensed shall be the service of meals in a restaurant that also has an integrated tavern
area. A full menu, including entrees and appropriate side dishes, shall be available at all
times liquor sales are being conducted until ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. Sunday through
Thursday, and eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. Friday and Saturday. After such times, in the
event a full menu is not provided, a reduced menu, which includes only appetizers,
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sandwiches, snacks, hors d'oeuvres or other similar foods, shall be available. Provided,
the kitchen may cease operating no sooner than one hour before closing.
A licensee holding a class U license may sell or permit to be sold alcoholic liquors daily
from six o’clock (6:00) A.M. until three o'clock (3:00) A.M. the following day. A
licensee holding a class U license may also sell or permit to be sold alcoholic liquors on
the Wednesday immediately preceding Thanksgiving Day from six o'clock (6:00) A.M.
until four o'clock (4:00) A.M. the following day and on New Year's Eve from six o'clock
(6:00) A.M. until four o'clock (4:00) A.M. the following day. All such liquor service shall
be by the drink only, excepting vinous beverages by the bottle or carafe, or beer by the
pitcher of a capacity not to exceed sixty (60) ounces.
There shall be no exterior signage on any premises issued a class U liquor license
indicating or advertising the sale of alcoholic liquor.
The license fee per year is two thousand five hundred dollars ($2500.00).
Section 2. That Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers,” be and is hereby amended by amending Section 6.06.050, entitled
“Licenses; Number to be Issued,” to add the following new subsection to read as follows:
The number of Class U licenses shall not exceed one (1) in number.
Section 3. That Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers,” be and is hereby amended by amending Section 6.06.055, entitled
“Exterior Sales Permit,” to read as follows:
There is established an exterior sales permit to allow the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for
consumption on or within any beer garden, patio area or other similar outside or unroofed
or unenclosed areas (hereinafter referred to as "exterior sales areas") adjoining and
utilized in conjunction with a principal establishment for which there is a then currently
issued and valid class A, AA, A-1, C, D, E, E-1, E-2, E-3, F, F-1, K, O or U license.
Except as otherwise expressly authorized in this chapter, no alcoholic liquor may be sold,
served or consumed in any exterior sales area without first obtaining a permit as provided
herein.
A. No exterior sales permit shall be issued to any licensee whose establishment is
located one hundred feet (100') or closer to any residential zone as measured from the
boundary line of such residential zone to the exterior sales area, provided, however, that
such distance limitation shall not apply to any licensee located within the CC1 Center
City zoning district. Provided further, the foregoing limitation on the issuance of exterior
sales permits shall not apply to otherwise qualified establishments located one hundred
feet (100') or closer to a residential zone, for which an exterior sales area had been
established prior to March 10, 1986. Such otherwise qualified establishments shall be
permitted to apply for, obtain and renew an exterior sales permit and to continue sales in
the previously established exterior sales area until such sales area is abandoned,
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discontinued or the exterior sales area is relocated or until the exterior sales permit
expires and is not renewed, whichever occurs first.
B. Qualified applicants for exterior sales permits shall pay an annual fee of five
hundred dollars ($500.00). Provided no fee shall be required for permits issued for
exterior sales areas which are engaged in the regular service of food with alcoholic liquor
and which have a total seating capacity of not more than twenty (20) or for sales in
conjunction with a valid class L license.
C. Exterior sales permit issued to any licensee for an establishment located within
the CC1 center city zoning district and east of the Fox River may include an exterior sales
area on an adjacent public sidewalk on property in the front of such an establishment
notwithstanding the prohibitions regarding the possession and consumption of alcoholic
liquors on public property as provided by subsection 6.06.150B of this chapter and
section 13.25.080 of this code or other provisions of this code, further provided however,
that any such exterior sales area to be located on any adjacent public sidewalk on
property must include the regular service of food with any alcoholic liquor, must not
unreasonably obstruct the sidewalk, and must limit hours of operations to no later than
twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight.
Section 4. That Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers,” be and is hereby amended by amending subsection H,
subparagraph 6 of Section 6.06.056, entitled “Young Adult Night Permit,” to read as follows:
A special police detail consisting of not less than one city police officer shall be required
for each entertainment event conducted pursuant to a young adult night permit and such
police detail shall be paid by the permit holder upon receipt of invoice for such services
from the city. The size of the special police detail shall be determined by the chief of
police based upon, but not limited to, the anticipated number of patrons expected to
attend the entertainment event. The special police detail shall commence at the time
patrons are admitted to the entertainment event and shall conclude thirty (30) minutes
following the conclusion of the entertainment event. The special police detail with a
minimum of one city police officer required to be present at any class R establishment in
accordance with this chapter may be utilized for the special police detail required for a
young adult night permit.
Section 5. That Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers,” be and is hereby amended by deleting subsection K of Section
6.06.056, entitled “Young Adult Night Permit,” in its entirety.
Section 6. That Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers,” be and is hereby amended by amending the introductory paragraph
of Section 6.06.059, entitled “Off-Site Special Event Permit,” to read as follows:
There is established a special event permit to allow the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for
consumption at a special event off the site of a licensed premises for such events as
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private parties, picnics or other special or theme event. Special event permits shall be
issued only to licensees with a currently issued and valid class A, AA, A-1, D, E, E-1, E-
2, F, F-1, K, N, O, P, R, R-1, S or U license. Except as otherwise expressed authorized in
this chapter, no alcoholic liquor may be sold, served or consumed at any special event
without first obtaining a permit as provided herein. The fee for a special event permit is
twenty five dollars ($25.00). Any special event permit shall also be subject to the
following:
Section 7. That Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers,” be and is hereby amended by amending subparagraph A of Section
6.06.115, entitled “Basset Training Requirements,” to read as follows:
For licenses effective on or after May 1, 1990, the original or renewal application for a
Class A, AA, A-1, B, B-1, C, C-1, D, E, E-1, E-2, F, F-1, G, J, K, N, N-1, O, P, R, R-1,
S, T and U license shall be accompanied with proof of completion of a State certified
“Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Service Education and Training Program” (BASSET) for
all persons who serve or sell alcoholic beverages pursuant to that license.
Section 8. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 9. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: May 9, 2007
Passed: May 9, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: May 10, 2007
Published: May 10, 2007
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE G27-07 PASSED GRANTING A MAP AMENDMENT FROM GI
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO PGI PLANNED GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT (1919 BIG TIMBER ROAD)
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G27-07
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A MAP AMENDMENT FROM GI GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
TO PGI PLANNED GENERAL INDUSRIAL DISTRICT
(1919 Big Timber Road)
WHEREAS, written application has been made to reclassify certain property located at
1919 Big Timber Road from GI General Industrial District to PGI Planned General Industrial
District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Commission 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 Planning and Development Commission.
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,
dated April 2, 2007, made by the Planning and Development Commission, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That Chapter 19.08, Section 19.08.020 entitled Zoning District map of the
Elgin Municipal Code, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended by adding thereto
the following paragraph:
That Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 41 North, Range 8 East
of the Third Principal Meridian, Described as Follows: Commencing at the Point
of Intersection of the Center Line of Sleepy Hollow Road with the Northerly
Right of Way Line of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Company; Thence Westerly Along said Northerly Right of Way Line 1446.7 Feet
to the Original Center Line of the Huntley Road; Thence North 56 Degrees 49
Feet West Along said Center Line 1139.79 Feet for the Point of Beginning;
Thence North 56 Degrees 49 Feet West Along Said Center Line 209.27 Feet;
Thence South 16 Degrees 13 Feet West 585.88 Feet to the Northerly Line of Said
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Railroad Right of Way; Thence South 79 Degrees 47 Feet 52 Inches East Along
Said Northerly Right of Way Line 201.27 Feet to a Line that Bears South 16
Degrees13 Feet West From the Point of Beginning; Thence North 16 Degrees 13
Feet East Along Said Line 503.72 Feet to the Point of Beginning (Except that Part
Lying Northerly of the Southerly Line of a Tract of Land Conveyed to the County
of Kane by Document 2008748 Recorded November 14, 1989) in the City of
Elgin, Kane County, Illinois (Property Commonly Known as 1919 Big Timber
Road).
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby grants the rezoning from GI
General Industrial District to PGI Planned General Industrial District for the property commonly
known as 1919 Big Timber Road, and legally described above, which shall be designed,
developed, and operated subject to the following provisions:
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this PGI Planned General Industrial District
is to provide a planned industrial environment for those industrial uses that do not
require the location or environment of an ORI Office Research Industrial District.
A PGI zoning district is most similar to, but departs from the standard
requirements of the GI zoning district.
B. Supplementary Regulations. Any word or phrase contained herein, followed by
the symbol [SR], shall be subject to the definitions and the additional interpretive
requirements provided in Chapter 19.90, Supplementary Regulations, of the Elgin
Municipal Code, as amended. The exclusion of such symbol shall not exempt
such word or phrase from the applicable supplementary regulation.
C. General Provisions. In this PGI District, the use and development of land and
structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.05, General Provisions,
of the Elgin Municipal Code, as may be amended from time to time.
D. Zoning Districts - Generally. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District,
the use and development of land and structures shall be subject to the provisions
of Chapter 19.07, Zoning Districts, as may be amended from time to time.
E. Location and Size of District. PGI Planned General Industrial Districts should
be located in substantial conformance to the official comprehensive plan. The
amount of land necessary to constitute a separate PGI District exclusive of rights
of way, but including adjoining land or land directly opposite a right of way shall
not be less than two acres. No departure from the required minimum size of a
planned industrial district shall be granted by the City Council.
F. Land Use. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, the use and
development of land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter
19.10, Land Use, of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended. The only permitted,
conditional, and similar land uses allowed within this PGI zoning district shall be
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those permitted, conditional, and similar land uses listed in Chapter 19.40.300,
GI General Industrial District.
G. Site Design. In this PGI Planned General District, the use and development of
land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Section 19.12, Site
Design, of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended. In this PGI Planned General
Industrial District, the use and development of land and structures shall be subject
to Section I., Supplementary Conditions, of this Ordinance, and shall be in
substantial conformance with the following documents:
1. Site plan, prepared by Western Surveying & Engineering, P.C., dated revised
July 25, 2007.
2. Building elevations and floor plans prepared by Landhauser Architect, dated
November 7, 2006.
3. Landscape plan, prepared by Landscapes by Gary Weiss, Inc., dated August 4,
2006.
4. Landscape Development Statement and plant description page prepared by
Feryl D. Waldenmyer from Landscapes by Gary Weiss, Inc., dated June 2,
2006.
5. Letter, manufacturer’s specification sheet and illustration of fence prepared by
Larry Samuelson, dated received March 20, 2007.
H. Off Street Parking. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, off street
parking shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.45, Off Street Parking, of
the Elgin Municipal Code, as may be amended.
I. Supplementary Conditions. The following supplementary conditions shall also
apply to the use and development of land and structures within this PGI zoning
district:
1. Substantial conformance to the Statement of Purpose and Conformance,
prepared by Bob Pietrantonio, dated March 23, 2007.
2. Substantial conformance to the site plan, prepared by Western Surveying &
Engineering, P.C., dated revised July 25, 2007.
3. Substantial conformance to building elevations and floor plans prepared by
Landhauser Architect, dated November 7, 2006.
4. Substantial conformance to the landscape plan, prepared by Landscapes by
Gary Weiss, Inc., dated August 4, 2006. Substantial conformance to the
Landscape Development Statement and to the plant description page prepared
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by Feryl D. Waldenmyer from Landscapes by Gary Weiss, Inc., dated June 2,
2006.
5. Substantial conformance to the letter, manufacturer’s specification sheet and
illustration of an eight foot (8’) high solid fence, prepared by Larry
Samuelson, dated received March 20, 2007, for the commercial operations
yard fence.
6. The color selected for the exterior of the dry storage building shall be the
same color used for the commercial operations yard fence and for the
restained bricks on the exterior of the existing building. The selected color
shall be approved by the Development Administrator.
7. The vehicle use area located within the street yard is to be seal coated and
striped.
8. Conformance to all other applicable codes and ordinances.
J. Off Street Loading. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, off street
loading shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.47, Off-Street Loading, as
may be amended from time to time.
K. Signs. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, graphics shall be subject to
the provisions of 19.50, Street Graphics, as may be amended from time to time.
L. Planned Developments. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, the use
and development of the land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of
Chapter 19.60, Planned Developments, as may be amended from time to time.
M. Conditional Uses. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, application for
conditional uses shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.65, Conditional
Uses, as may be amended from time to time.
N. Variations. In this PGI Planned General Industrial District, application for
variation shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.70, Variations, as may
be amended from time to time.
O. Appeals. Any requirement, determination, or interpretation associated with the
administration and enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance may be
appealed subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.75, Appeals, as may be amended
from time to time.
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Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its
passage in the manner provided by law.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: May 9, 2007
Passed: May 9, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: May 10, 2007
Published:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G28-07 PASSED GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE TO PERMIT THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF AN EMERGENCY SHELTER (270 EAST
CHICAGO STREET)
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G28-07
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE TO PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT
AND OPERATION OF AN EMERGENCY SHELTER
(270 East Chicago Street)
WHEREAS, written application has been made for a conditional use for a planned
development which will allow for the establishment and operation of an emergency shelter within
the CC2 Center City District at 270 East Chicago Street; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board conducted a public hearing after
due notice by publication and has submitted its findings of fact and recommended approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
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Section 1. That a conditional use for a planned development which will allow for the
establishment and operation of an emergency shelter within the CC2 Center City District at
270 E. Chicago Street and legally described as follows:
The east one-half of Lot 9 and all of Lot 10 in block 7 of J.T. Gifford’s Plat, being
in the Northwest Quarter of Section 13, Township 41 North, Range 8 east of the
Third Principal Meridian, in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois (property
commonly known as 270 East Chicago Street).
be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Substantial conformance with the Statement of Purpose and Conformance,
prepared by Angelo Valdes, dated September 27, 2006. In the event of any
conflict between such Statement of Purpose and Conformance and any applicable
codes, ordinances or other requirements of law, such applicable codes, ordinances
or other requirements of law shall control.
2. Substantial conformance with the Floor Plan submitted by Angelo Valdes, dated
September 27, 2006. In the event of any conflict between such Floor Plan and
any applicable codes, ordinances or other requirements of law, such applicable
codes, ordinances or other requirements of law shall control.
3. Correction of code violations as identified by the Community Development
Group report, dated September 26, 2006 (also identified as October 16, 2006
report).
4. Compliance with all other codes, ordinances and other applicable requirements of
law.
Section 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its
passage in the manner provided by law.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: May 9, 2007
Passed: May 9, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: May 10, 2007
Published:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE T18-07 PASSED AMENDING THE 2006 BUDGET
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. T18-07
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE 2006 BUDGET
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the 2006 budget of the City of Elgin adopted in lieu of an appropriation
ordinance be and is hereby amended in accordance with the schedule which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof by reference.
Section 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: May 9, 2007
Passed: May 9, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: May 10, 2007
Published:
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to place the
following reports and minutes on file. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Hotel/Motel Tax Report for March 2007
Sales Tax Report for January 2007
Elgin Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes for July 12, 2006, August 14, 2006, and
October 10, 2006
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Elgin Emergency Telephone System Board Meeting Minutes for January 18, 2007, February 15,
2007, and March 15, 2007
Elgin Board of Health Meeting Minutes for January 22, 2007
The Highlands Golf Leadership Team Meeting Minutes for August 30, 2006
Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes for May 2, 2006, July 10, 2006, August 8, 2006
and September 12, 2006
Planning and Development Commission Meeting Minutes for February 19, 2007, March 19,
2007, and April 2, 2007
Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board Meeting Minutes for March 21, 2007 and April 4, 2007
Committee of the Whole Minutes for April 11, 2007
City Council Minutes for April 11, 2007
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Schock made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers,
Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
s/Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
Written by:
s/Jennifer Quinton May 23, 2007
Jennifer Quinton, Deputy City Clerk Date Approved