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OCTOBER 24, 2007 VOLUME LXXII
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 October 24, 2007,
in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 7:03 p.m. The
Invocation was given by Pastor Freddy Rodgers and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Deborah Allan.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen,
Walters and Mayor Schock. Absent: None.
MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 10, 2007, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the
October 10, 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
Recognition of National Hospice/Palliative Care Month
Mayor Schock read a proclamation recognizing National Hospice/Palliative Care Month. Mary
Jo Sheehe of Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice thanked the Council for their past support.
Recognition of the Elgin Continental Little League
Mayor Schock read a proclamation recognizing the 2007 Senior League Illinois Champions and
winners of third place at the Central League Tournament. Team members were introduced by
Coach Hartwell. The team presented the Mayor with a team baseball hat.
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Mary Shesgreen of Fox Valley Citizens for Peace and Justice expressed her concerns regarding
the Iraq war and her hope that the Council would pass a resolution urging the cessation of U.S.
combat operations in Iraq.
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Edward Herdrich of Fox Valley Citizens for Peace and Justice expressed his concerns about the
Iraq war and the amount of money being spent on it.
Dan Miller, President of the Gifford Park Association, thanked the Council for allowing their
group to participate in an architectural salvage of properties on North Grove Street that are about
to be demolished. He also announced that the GPA would be receiving the Preservation
Leadership Award from Preservation Illinois.
John Collins spoke about 1000 Preston Avenue, past street flooding, and his search for
information. City Manager Folarin directed Mr. Collins to speak with the staff member who had
replied to his most recent Freedom of Information request.
Julie Schmitt, a member of the Gifford Park Association, expressed her concerns about a threat
to the Historic District because of erosion to the authority of the Heritage Commission pursuant
to dictates from City staff.
Deborah Allan expressed her concerns about parking issues in the former Channing Y area.
Mayor Schock reminded Ms. Allen that she would not be able to continue as the subject property
was on tonight’s agenda.
BID 07-103 AWARDED TO RIEKE OFFICE INTERIORS FOR THE PURCHASE OF
OFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the
agreement with Rieke Office Interiors in the amount of $28,606 for the purchase of office
furniture for the City Clerk’s Department. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
BID 07-109 AWARDED TO FREEWAY FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AERIAL
BUCKET TRUCK FOR THE TRAFFIC DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to award a
contract to Freeway Ford in the amount of $81,042 after trade in for the purchase of one aerial
bucket truck for the Traffic Division of the Public Works Department. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET FOR NOVEMBER 28, 2007 TO CONSIDER A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT; PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1300 AND 1301 US ROUTE 20; BY PINGREE CREEK, LLC, AS APPLICANT AND
OWNER (PETITION 28-07)
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Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to set the public
hearing date for Petition 28-07 for November 28, 2007. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET FOR NOVEMBER 28, 2007 TO CONSIDER A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100
NESLER ROAD; BY WEST POINT BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS, INC., AS
APPLICANT, AND NESLER ROAD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AS OWNER
(PETITION 61-07)
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to set the public
hearing date for Petition 61-07 for November 28, 2007. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
PETITION 59-07 APPROVED REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A MAP AMENDMENT
FROM CF COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT AND RC3 RESIDENCE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO PRC PLANNED RESIDENCE CONSERVATION
DISTRICT, AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL, FOR A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION TO
BE KNOWN AS CHANNING SQUARE; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 111 NORTH
CHANNING STREET, 468 DIVISION STREET AND A PORTION OF 472 DIVISION
STREET, BY CHANNING SQUARE, L.L.C., AS APPLICANT AND CITY OF ELGIN,
AS OWNER
Community Development Director Deering stated this project has had three changes since the
public hearing: one single family home has been removed bringing the total dwellings to
thirteen; the Channing Street set backs have been increased from 15’ to 20’; and additional off
street parking has been provided. The Community Development group has recommended
approval of the project subject to conditions.
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve
Petition 59-07 subject to conditions. Councilmember Figueroa stated that he would be voting
against the project due to the density of the project. Councilmember Powers indicated that he
felt it was an outstanding project and he would support it. Councilmember Kaptain indicated
that he would not support the project due to the falling real estate market. He also felt it had
some shortcomings that could possibly be addressed if there was a delay in the project. Mayor
Schock stated that he wants to keep the historical character of the neighborhood and felt that this
project was as good as any, and would be the largest single investment to the neighborhood since
it had been designated an historic district. He stated that he would be supporting the project.
Councilmember Steffen indicated that he had some initial concerns, but that he would reluctantly
support the project. He felt the major issues had been addressed as much as possible, but hoped
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that more consideration be given to the younger kids when considering the proposed park.
Councilmember Walters thanked those who testified at the earlier hearings and agreed with
Councilmember Steffen’s remarks about the park.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: Councilmembers Figueroa and Kaptain.
ORDINANCE G61-07 PASSED RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY FROM CF
COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT AND RC3 RESIDENCE CONSERVATION
DISTRICT TO PRC PLANNED RESIDENCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (111 N.
CHANNING STREET, 468 DIVISION STREET AND A PORTION OF 472 DIVISION
STREET)
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Powers, Steffen,
Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: Councilmembers Figueroa and Kaptain.
Ordinance No. G61-07
AN ORDINANCE
RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY FROM CF COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT
AND RC3 RESIDENCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO
PRC PLANNED RESIDENCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
(111 North Channing Street, 468 Division Street and a Portion of 472 Division Street)
WHEREAS, written application has been made to reclassify certain property located at
111 North Channing Street, 468 Division Street and a portion of 472 Division Street from CF
Community Facility District and RC3 Residence Conservation District to PRC Planned Residence
Conservation District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Commission has conducted a public hearing
concerning said application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Commission on a motion to recommend
approval on said application voted 2-2 thereby resulting in a recommendation of denial of said
application; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Group has submitted written findings on said
application and a recommendation that the application be granted and the subject property be
reclassified; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the findings and recommendation of the
Community Development Group and concurs in such recommendations.
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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 made by
the Community Development Group in the Map Amendment Review, dated October 18, 2007, 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:
The boundaries hereinafter laid out in the Zoning District Map, as amended, be and
are hereby altered by including in the PRC Planned Residence Conservation District
the following described property:
Lots 1-11 and Lot 12 (except the east 10 feet) and the vacated Wauchope Court of
Roy C. Wauchope’s Subdivision, being a subdivision of part of the County Clerk’s
Subdivision of E. H. Hotchkiss Addition to the City of Elgin, in the City of Elgin,
Kane County, Illinois (Property commonly known as 111 North Channing Street).
The east 10 feet of lot 12 and all of lot 13 in Roy C. Wauchope’s Subdivision, being
a subdivision of part of Lot “A” of the County Clerk’s Subdivision of E. H.
Hotchkiss Addition, in Elgin Township, Kane County, Illinois (Property commonly
known as 468 Division Street).
The north 40 feet of that part of E. H. Hotchkiss Addition to Elgin, described as
follows: beginning at the point of intersection of the North Line of Division Street
with the west line of Hilton Place Addition to Elgin; thence north along the west line
of said Hilton Place Addition 165 feet; thence west parallel with the north line of
said Division Street 66 feet; thence south parallel with the west line of said Hilton
Place Addition 165 feet to the north line of Division Street; thence east along said
north line 66 feet to the point of beginning, in the City of Elgin, Kane County,
Illinois (Property commonly known as a portion of 472 Division Street).
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby grants the rezoning from CF
Community Facility District and RC3 residence Conservation District to PRC Planned Residence
Conservation District for the property commonly known as 111 North Channing Street,
468 Division Street and a portion of 472 Division Street, and legally described above, which shall
be designed, developed, and operated subject to the following provisions:
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the residence conservation districts is to provide for
the conservation of the urban residential environment of the mature residential
neighborhoods of the city, which developed under significantly different regulations than
the current regulations for new residential development.
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In general, the purpose and intent of the provision for planned developments is to
accommodate unique development situations.
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 PRC 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.
D. Zoning Districts - Generally. In this PRC Planned Residence Conservation 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.
E. Land Use. In this PRC Planned Residence Conservation 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 following enumerated “land uses” [SR] shall be
the only land uses allowed as a “permitted use” [SR], in this PRC Planned Residence
Conservation District:
1. Residences Division:
“Residential garage sales” [SR] (UNCL).
“Residential occupations” [SR] (UNCL).
“Residential parking areas” [SR] (UNCL).
“Residential storage” [SR] (UNCL).
“Singe-Family detached dwellings” [SR] (UNCL).
2. Municipal Services Division:
Public parks, recreation, open space (UNCL) on a “zoning lot” [SR] containing less
than two (2) acres of land.
3. Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate Division:
“Development sales office” [SR] (UNCL).
4. Intentionally Omitted.
5. Construction Division:
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“Contractor's office and equipment areas” [SR] (UNCL).
6. Transportation, Communication and Utilities Division:
“Radio and television antennas” [SR] (UNCL).
“Satellite dish antennas” [SR] (UNCL).
“Treatment, transmission, and distribution facilities: poles, wires, cables,
conduits, laterals, vaults, pipes, mains, and valves” [SR] (UNCL).
7. Miscellaneous Uses Division:
“Accessory uses” [SR] (UNCL) to the permitted uses allowed in this PRC Planned
Residence Conservation District, subject to the provisions of Section 19.10.400 of
the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended.
“Fences and walls” [SR] (UNCL).
“Refuse collection area” [SR].
“Signs” [SR] (UNCL), subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.50 of the Elgin
Municipal Code, as amended.
“Temporary uses” [SR] (UNCL).
In this PRC Planned Residence Conservation 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, 1976, as amended. The following enumerated “land uses” [SR] shall be
the only land uses allowed as a “conditional use” [SR] in this PRC Planned Residence
Conservation District:
1. Residences Division:
“Conditional residential occupations” [SR] (UNCL).
2. Municipal Services Division:
“Municipal facilities” [SR] (UNCL) on a zoning lot containing less than two (2)
acres of land.
3. Intentionally Omitted.
4. Miscellaneous Uses Division:
“Accessory uses” [SR] (UNCL) to the conditional uses allowed in this PRC Planned
Residence Conservation District, subject to the provisions of Section 19.10.400 of
the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended.
F. Site Design. In this PRC Planned Residence Conservation District, the use and
development of land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Section 19.12, Site
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Design, of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended. The development of land and structures
shall be in substantial conformance with the following:
1. Substantial conformance to the Statement of Purpose and Conformance,
submitted by the applicant, represented by Jerome W. Pinderski, Jr., of
Pinderski & Pinderski, Ltd., undated.
2. Substantial Conformance to the Plat of Subdivision prepared by Land Surveying
Services, Inc, dated October 15, 2007.
3. Substantial conformance to the Dimensioned Site Plan prepared by BSB Design,
dated August 8, 2007 and last revised on October 11, 2007.
4. Substantial conformance to the Site landscape Plans, Sheets L1.1 and L1.2,
prepared by BSB Design, dated August 8, 2007 and last revised on October 11,
2007.
5. Substantial conformance to the preliminary engineering drawings prepared by
Seton Engineering titled "Proposed Improvements for Channing Square, Elgin
Illinois," Sheets C.1-C.12, dated June 10, 2007, and last revised on October 10,
2007.
6. Substantial conformance to the building plans and elevations, sections, and details
for Concepts 1-3, and garage plans, elevations and sections, prepared by BSB
Design, dated May 29, 2007, and last revised on August 17, 2007.
7. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances.
G. Off Street Parking. In this PRC Planned Residence Conservation 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.
H. Off Street Loading. In this PRC Planned Residence Conservation 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.
I. Signs. In this PRC Planned Residence Conservation District, signs shall be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19.50, Signs, as may be amended from time to time.
J. Planned Developments. In this PRC Planned Residence Conservation 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. A conditional use for a planned development
may be requested by an individual lot or property owner for a zoning lot without requiring
an amendment to this PRC zoning district and without necessitating that all other property
owners authorize such an application.
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K. Conditional Uses. In this PRC Planned Residence Conservation District, application for
conditional uses shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.65, Conditional Uses, as
may be amended. A conditional use may be requested by an individual property owner for a
zoning lot without requiring an amendment to this PRC zoning district and without
necessitating that all other property owners authorize such an application.
L. Variations. In this PRC Planned Residence Conservation District, application for variation
shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.70, Variations, as may be amended. A
variation may be requested by an individual property owner for a zoning lot without
requiring an amendment to this PRC zoning district and without necessitating that all other
property owners authorize such an application.
M. 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.
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: October 24, 2007
Passed: October 24, 2007
Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 2
Recorded: October 25, 2007
Published:
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-260 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHANNING SQUARE, L.L.C. FOR
REDEVELOPMENT OF 111 N. CHANNING STREET, 468 DIVISION STREET, A
PORTION OF 472 DIVISION STREET, 272 N. SPRING STREET AND 279 N. SPRING
STREET
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Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Powers, Steffen,
Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: Councilmembers Figueroa and Kaptain.
Resolution No. 07-260
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WITH CHANNING SQUARE, L.L.C. FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF
111 N. CHANNING STREET, 468 DIVISION STREET, A PORTION OF
472 DIVISION STREET, 272 N. SPRING STREET AND
279 N. SPRING STREET
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Ed Schock, Mayor, and Diane Robertson, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and
directed to execute a development agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Channing
Square, L.L.C., for redevelopment of 111 N. Channing Street, 468 Division Street, a portion of
472 Division Street, 272 N. Spring Street and 279 N. Spring Street, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: October 24, 2007
Adopted: October 24, 2007
Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 2
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-258 ADOPTED OVERTURNING THE DECISION OF THE ELGIN
HERITAGE COMMISSION AND THE DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE TO
DENY A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE REMOVAL OF
FEATURES AT 310 EAST CHICAGO STREET, ELGIN, ILLINOIS
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to adopt the
following resolution. Councilmember Walters asked if the church had indicated to the City
whether they would agree to put something over the stone. The Mayor indicated that he did not
know of any communication from the church. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, and Mayor Schock. Nays: Councilmembers Powers, Steffen and
Walters.
Resolution No. 07-258
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RESOLUTION
OVERTURNING THE DECISION OF THE ELGIN HERITAGE COMMISSION
AND THE DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE TO DENY
A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE REMOVAL OF FEATURES
AT 310 EAST CHICAGO STREET, ELGIN, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, Family Life Church has applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness to
remove certain features at the property commonly known as 310 East Chicago Street, Elgin,
Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the features requested to be removed consist of the Masonic Temple symbol
and the cornerstone inscription (“Subject Features”) located on the front facade of the building
located on the property; and
WHEREAS, the Design Review Subcommittee of the Elgin Heritage Commission denied
the subject application for a Certificate of Appropriateness; and
WHEREAS, the applicant appealed such denial to the Elgin Heritage Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Elgin Heritage Commission also denied the subject application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has appealed the denial of the subject application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness to the City Council of the City of Elgin.
NOW, THEREOFRE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City Council hereby overturns the decisions of the Elgin
Heritage Commission and the Design Review Subcommittee to deny a Certificate of
Appropriateness for the removal of the Subject Features at 310 East Chicago Street, Elgin,
Illinois, and the City Council hereby issues the Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of
the Subject Features at such property with the condition that the applicant is encouraged to
carefully remove the features at issue from the facade of the building under the supervision of the
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City of Elgin so as not to damage them, and store them at a location that would make them
available to be reinstalled on the building in the future.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: October 24, 2007
Adopted: October 24, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 4 Nays: 3
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-259 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH LOCAL #439 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS
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. 07-259
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
LOCAL #439 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, and Diane Robertson, City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Local #439
International Association of Firefighters for 2007-2010, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: October 24, 2007
Adopted: October 24, 2007
Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENTS TO VARIOUS VENDORS
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, 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
Frank Halsey
Elgin, IL
$17,496.00 Rent at 164 Division, Elgin
Badger Meter
Milwaukee, WI
$11,477.35 Water meters throughout the City
Waters Consulting Group
Flower Mound, TX
$11,000.00 Project planning, conducting staff interviews,
facilitating focus groups, preparing,
presenting project report of issues and
recommendations for Police Department
National City Golf Finance
Cleveland, OH
$10,566.00 June Lease for Highlands Golf Course
Lundstrom Insurance
Agency
Elgin, IL
$355,461.00 Commercial Pollution, Worker’s
Compensation, and General Liability
Insurance for the City 2007-2008
Claim Management
Consultants
Arlington Heights, IL
$11,740.00 Workers Compensation Administrative Fee
and Claims Services
Stanley Consultants $19,147.80 Professional Services for Stonebrook/B&B
Enterprises July 29 – September 1
CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Walters, to pass Ordinance Nos. G59-07 and G60-07 and adopt Resolution Nos. 07-253 through
07-257, and 07-261 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 07-253 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE JUSTICE
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, 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. 07-253
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE JUSTICE EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that the City of Elgin, Illinois hereby accepts the Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant from the United States Department of Justice in the amount of $46,851.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, is hereby authorized
and directed to execute all documents necessary in conjunction with the subject grant program.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: October 24, 2007
Adopted: October 24, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-254 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A KANE
COUNTY DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY PERMIT REGARDING
THE CONSTRUCTION OF DUAL LEFT TURN LANE ON THE NORTH AND EAST
SIDE OF RANDALL ROAD AT POINT BOULEVARD
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, 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. 07-254
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A KANE COUNTY DIVISION
OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY PERMIT
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REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF DUAL LEFT TURN LANES ON THE
NORTH AND EAST SIDE OF RANDALL ROAD AT POINT BOUELVARD
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that it hereby approves the execution of a Kane County Division of Transportation Highway
Permit by Olufemi Folarin, regarding the construction of dual left turn lanes on the north and
east of Randall Road at Point Boulevard, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: October 24, 2007
Adopted: October 24, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-255 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH HAMPTON, LENZINI AND RENWICK, INC.
(2008 MOTOR FUEL TAX PROGRAMS)
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, 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. 07-255
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH
HAMPTON, LENZINI AND RENWICK, INC.
(2008 Motor Fuel Tax Programs)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, and Diane Robertson, City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute a First Amendment Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin
with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. for additional design engineering services for the 2008
Motor Fuel Tax Programs, 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: October 24, 2007
Adopted: October 24, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-256 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND
MAINTENANCE THE OTTER CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER, PHASE 4A AND 4B
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, 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. 07-256
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE
THE OTTER CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER
PHASE 4A AND 4B
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that the City of Elgin hereby accepts for ownership and maintenance the Otter Creek Interceptor
Sewer, Phase 4A and 4B.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: October 24, 2007
Adopted: October 24, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-257 ADOPTED APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS
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Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, 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. 07-257
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Mary Lloyd be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Civil Service Commission, for a
term to expire May 1, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Hidayat Khan be and is hereby appointed as a
member of the Civil Service Commission, for a term to expire May 1, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Charles W. Cassell be and is hereby appointed as a
member of the Cultural Arts Commission, for a term to expire on November 1, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Kristina Dziedzic-Wright be and is hereby appointed
as a member of the Cultural Arts Commission, for a term to expire on November 1, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William Ristow be and is hereby appointed as a
member of the Elgin Heritage Commission, for a term to expire on May 1, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that John Wentland be and is hereby appointed as a
member of the Human Relations Commission, for a term to expire on May 1, 2008.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: October 24, 2007
Adopted: October 24, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G59-07 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 6.06 OF THE ELGIN
MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
DEALERS”
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Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, 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. G59-07
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 create the following new subsection to read as follows:
Class B-2: Package stores for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor limited to beer
and wine plus one additional alcoholic liquor only, on the premises specified,
solely in the original package not for consumption on the premises. The local
liquor control commission shall have the sole discretion for determining the one
additional alcoholic liquor in addition to beer and wine being sold, all of which
being in the original package not for consumption on the premises. There shall
be no exterior signage on any premises issued a class B-2 liquor license
indicating or advertising the sale of alcoholic liquor. The per year license fee is
one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($1,750.00).
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 upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: October 24, 2007
Passed: October 24, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: October 25, 2007
Published:
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
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Diane Robertson, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G60-07 PASSED GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CHURCH IN THE AB AREA BUSINESS DISTRICT (1555-
1557 WEATHERSTONE LANE)
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, 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. G60-07
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CHURCH
IN THE AB AREA BUSINESS DISTRICT
(1555-1557 Weatherstone Lane)
WHEREAS, written application has been made requesting conditional use approval for
the establishment of a church in the AB Area Business District; 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; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin concurs in the findings and
recommendation of the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board.
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 September 19, 2007, made by the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That a conditional use to permit the establishment of a church in the AB
Area Business District at 1555-1557 Weatherstone Lane and legally described as follows:
Lot 3 of Martin’s Boulevard Commercial Park, in the City of Elgin, Kane
County, Illinois (Property Commonly Known as 1555 -1557 Weatherstone
Lane).
be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Substantial conformance with the Statement of Purpose and Conformance,
submitted by Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ, 4th Watch, dated received
July 19, 2007.
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2. Substantial conformance with the Floor Plan, submitted by Pentecostal
Missionary Church of Christ, 4th Watch, dated received July 25, 2007.
3. Parking is approved for the church based on a maximum occupancy load of 77.
4. All cracks and pot holes in the parking lot area must be repaired.
5. Handicapped parking spaces must be brought into conformance to current code
requirements.
6. Curb cuts and approaches leading to and from the site must meet engineering
standards.
7. The refuse collection area must be enclosed according to the requirements of the
Elgin Municipal Code.
8. The lawful nonconforming freestanding sign that exists on site must be removed.
9. All signs must meet the requirements of Chapter 19.50 Street Graphics of the
Elgin Municipal Code.
10. Compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
Section 3. That the conditional use granted herein shall expire if not established
within one year from the date of passage of this ordinance.
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: October 24, 2007
Passed: October 24, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: October 25, 2007
Published:
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 07-261 ADOPTED RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT
AND OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR THE FOUNTAIN SQUARE ON THE RIVER
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, 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. 07-261
RESOLUTION
RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AND
OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR THE FOUNTAIN SQUARE ON THE RIVER
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that it hereby ratifies and approves the execution of an Easement and Operating Agreement for
Fountain Square on the River Condominium Association, by Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, and
Diane Robertson, City Clerk.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: October 24, 2007
Adopted: October 24, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, 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.
Telecommunications Tax for July 2007
The Centre Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for January 11, 2007 and February 8, 2007
Elgin Heritage Commission Minutes for January 9, 2007, March 6, 2007, and April 3, 2007
Planning and Development Commission Minutes for May 7, 2007, June 18, 2007 and
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September 17, 2007
Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board Meeting Minutes for September 5, 2007
Committee of the Whole Minutes for September 26, 2007
City Council Minutes for September 26, 2007
Disbursement Report
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Schock made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, 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 8:05 p.m.
s/Diane Robertson November 14, 2007
Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved