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VOLUME LXXII NOVEMBER 28, 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 November 28,
2007, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by City Clerk Robertson at
7:15 p.m. The invocation was given by Ms. Gretchen Vapnar from the Community Crisis Center
and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Michael Powers.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, and
Walters. Absent: Mayor Schock.
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to appoint
Councilmember Gilliam as Mayor Pro Tem. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 14, 2007, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to approve the
November 14, 2007, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
George Irizarry, as a representative of the Elgin Latino Political Action Team, expressed
concerns about the seven proposals being presented by the Association for Legal Americans.
Betsy Couture of Northeast Neighborhood Association extended an invitation for everyone to
attend the Homes for the Holidays event.
Arturo Zumudio, Casa Blanca Realtors, expressed his concerns about the immigration issue and
the negative effect it could potentially have on the City of Elgin.
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BID 07-102 AWARDED TO MARK KRESMERY CONSTRUCTION LLC FOR
RIVERSIDE WATER TREATMENT PLANT RESERVOIR PIPING REVISIONS
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to award a
contract to Mark Kremery Construction L.L.C. for the Riverside Water Treatment Plant
Reservoir Piping revisions in the amount of $386,534. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 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)
The public hearing was declared open. Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by
Councilmember Figueroa, to continue the public hearing for Petition 28-07 until the City Council
meeting to be held on December 19, 2007. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ANNEXATION
AGREEMENT, AND AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNED DISTRICT ORDINANCES
TO INTRODUCE ADDITIONAL BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND FLOOR PLANS IN
THE WEST POINT GARDENS SUBDIVISION; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100
NESLER ROAD; BY WEST POINT BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS, INC., AS
APPLICANT, AND NESLER ROAD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AS OWNER
(PETITION 61-07)
The public hearing was declared open. Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by
Councilmember Walters, to continue the public hearing for Petition 61-07 until the next City
Council meeting to be held on December 5, 2007. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
PETITION 61-07 APPROVED REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT, AND AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNED
DISTRICT ORDINANCES TO INTRODUCE ADDITIONAL BUILDING ELEVATIONS
AND FLOOR PLANS IN THE WEST POINT GARDENS SUBDIVISION; PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 100 NESLER ROAD; BY WEST POINT BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS,
INC., AS APPLICANT, AND NESLER ROAD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AS OWNER
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to continue
Petition 61-07 until the next City Council meeting to be held on December 5, 2007. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, and Walters.
Nays: None.
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PETITION 69-07 APPROVED REQUESTING A VARIATION OF SECTION 203(H)(1)
OF THE KANE COUNTY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE WHICH
ESTABLISHES A MINIMUM FREEBOARD OF TWO FEET (2’) ABOVE THE BASE
FLOOD ELEVATION AROUND THE PERIMETER OF A DETENTION FACILITY;
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3750 AND 3751 WEST HIGHLAND AVENUE, BY BIG
TIMBER ELGIN, INC., AS APPLICANT AND OWNER
Community Development Director Deering stated the developer has requested to lower the rim
of the detention pond in order to capture runoff from additional areas. The Planning and
Development Commission and the City Engineer have recommended approval of this petition
subject to conditions.
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve
Petition 69-07 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
PETITION 70-07 APPROVED REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A COMMERCIAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO PAB PLANNED AREA BUSINESS
DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. G114-06, AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ARC
ARTERIAL ROAD CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT; PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1000 SOUTH RANDALL ROAD, BY ENDEAVOR REAL ESTATE GROUP AND THE
CITY OF ELGIN, AS APPLICANTS, AND WAL-MART STORES, INC., A DELAWARE
CORPORATION, (“WAL-MART”), SAM’S REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST, A
DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST (“SREBT”), AND SAM’S WEST, INC., AN
ARKANSAS CORPORATION, AS OWNERS
Community Development Director Deering stated this is the future site of a J.C. Penny store.
The Planning and Development Commission has recommended approval of this petition subject
to conditions. Mr. Parker, representing the development, stated that the opening of the store is
anticipated to be the fall of 2009 or the spring of 2010.
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powers, to approve
Petition 70-07 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENTS TO VARIOUS VENDORS
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to authorize the
following payments. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
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PAYEE
AMOUNT REASON
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
$14,191.00 Paramedic Training I & II for 10 students
REMOVAL OF RESOLUTION NOS. 07-289 AND 07-290 FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to remove
Resolution Nos. 07-289 and 07-290 from the consent agenda. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to table
Resolution Nos. 07-289 and 07-290. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Steffen, to pass Ordinance Nos. T36-07 and adopt Resolution Nos. 07-275 through 07-293
(except Resolution Nos. 07-289 and 07-290) by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 07-275 ADOPTED ESTIMATING AMOUNT NECESSARY TO BE
RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE YEAR 2007 UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE
CITY OF ELGIN
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-275
RESOLUTION
ESTIMATING AMOUNT NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION FOR THE YEAR 2007 UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY
IN THE CITY OF ELGIN
WHEREAS, the Truth in Taxation Law at 35 ILCS 200/18-55, et seq., provides in part
that prior to the adoption of its aggregate levy, hereinafter referred to as “levy”, the corporate
authority of each taxing district shall determine the amounts of money, exclusive of any portion
of that levy attributable to costs of conducting an election required by the general election law,
hereinafter referred to as “Election Costs” estimated to be necessary to be raised by taxation for
that year upon the taxable property in its district; and
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WHEREAS, the Truth in Taxation Law further provides in part that if the estimate of the
corporate authority is more than 105% of the amount extended or estimated to be extended, plus
any amount abated by the corporate authority prior to extension, upon the final aggregate levy of
the preceding year, exclusive of Election Costs, the corporate authority shall give public notice
of and hold a public hearing of its intent to adopt an aggregate levy in an amount which is more
than 105% of the amount extended or estimated to be extended upon the final aggregate levy
extensions, plus any amount abated, exclusive of Election Costs, for the preceding year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
1. That the city council of the City of Elgin being the corporate authority of the City
of Elgin hereby determines that the amount of money, exclusive of any portion of the 2007 levy
attributable to Election Costs, estimated to be necessary to be raised by taxation for the year
2007 upon the taxable property in the City of Elgin is in the amount of $44,338,500.
2. That the amount estimated to be necessary to be raised by taxation for the year
2007 upon taxable property in the City of Elgin being more than 105% of the amount of the 2006
property tax levy, a truth in taxation hearing pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/18-70 shall be held by the
city council of the City of Elgin on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the city
council chambers at city hall at 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois. The city’s fiscal services group
director shall cause notice of such public hearing to be published at a time and in form and
manner as required by law.
3. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 07-276 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND
MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN MACKENZIE WOODS
SUBDIVISION
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-276
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
IN MACKENZIE WOODS SUBDIVISION
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 underground
improvements, which include 1,220 lineal feet of 12” water main, 4-12” valves, 4 fire hydrants,
1520 lineal feet of 8” sanitary sewer and 8 sanitary manholes in Mackenzie Woods Subdivision.
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-277 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND
MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON NESLER ROAD BY WEST
POINT BUILDERS
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 07-277
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
ON NESLER ROAD BY WEST POINT BUILDERS
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 underground/surface
improvements, which include approximately 4,180 lineal feet of two lane rural highway, 630
lineal feet of 15” storm sewer, 50 lineal feet of 18” storm sewer, four flared end sections, one
special design storm inlet, grass ditches, seven street signs and appurtenances to the city
maintained facilities on Nesler Road by West Point Builders.
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-278 ADOPTED APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 IN THE
CONTRACT WITH BRANDENBURG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES FOR DEMOLITION
OF VARIOUS CITY OWNED BUILDINGS
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-278
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 AND FINAL IN THE CONTRACT WITH
BRANDENBURG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES FOR
DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS CITY OWNED BUILDINGS
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a contract with Brandenburg
Industrial Services, for demolition of various city owned buildings; and
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WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the terms of the contract as is
described in Change Order No. 3 and Final, attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and
directed to execute Change Order No. 3 and Final, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference.
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-279 ADOPTED APPROVING THE AMENDED ARTICLES OF
AGREEMENT OF THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS SPECIAL RECREATION
ASSOCIATION
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-279
RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE AMENDED ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT OF THE
NORTHERN ILLINOIS SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that the City of Elgin hereby approves the amended Articles of Agreement of the Northern
Illinois Special Recreation Association, copies of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof by reference.
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
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Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-280 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE
AGREEMENT WITH THE GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY RELATING TO THE
BRANCH LIBRARY SITE AND THE VETERANS MEMORIAL SITE
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-280
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE AGREEMENT WITH THE GAIL
BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY RELATING TO THE BRANCH LIBRARY SITE
AND THE VETERANS MEMORIAL SITE
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 Real Estate Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Gail Borden
Public Library, relating to the branch library site and the Veterans Memorial Site, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 07-281 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE
SALE CONTRACT (PORTION OF 646 WING STREET)
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-281
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT
(Portion of 646 Wing 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 Real Estate Sales Contract on behalf of the City of Elgin with Lucio
Garnica, Guadalaupe Orta Lara and Lara Loza, for the purchase of a portion of the property
commonly known as 646 Wing Street consisting of 0.012 acres more or less, Elgin, for $15,000,
a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-282 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH CIVIC PLUS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF WEBSITE DESIGN AND
HOSTING
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 07-282
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
CIVIC PLUS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF WEBSITE DESIGN AND HOSTING
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 Diane
Robertson, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on
behalf of the City of Elgin with Civic Plus, Inc. for the purchase of website design and hosting, a
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-283 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT
TO AGREEMENT WITH REZEK, HENRY, MEISENHEIMER AND GENDE, INC. FOR
WATER DEPARTMENT BACKUP POWER PROJECT
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-283
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT
WITH REZEK, HENRY, MEISENHEIMER AND GENDE, INC.
FOR WATER DEPARTMENT BACKUP POWER PROJECT
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
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authorized and directed to execute Amendment No. 1 to the engineering services agreement with
Rezek, Henry, Meisenheimer and Gende, Inc., for the Water Department backup power project, a
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-284 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING
COMPANY, INC. (LIME RESIDUE DISPOSAL MAIN PROJECT)
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-284
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT AGREEMENT
WITH BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
(Lime Residue Disposal Main Project)
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 Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for the Lime Residue Disposal Main
Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
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Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-285 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SECOND
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING
COMPANY, INC. (LIME RESIDUE DISPOSAL MAIN PROJECT)
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-285
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SECOND AMENDMENT AGREEMENT
WITH BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
(Lime Residue Disposal Main Project)
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 Second Amendment Agreement on behalf of the City of
Elgin with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for the Lime Residue Disposal Main
Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 07-286 ADOPTED APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL
IN THE CONTRACT WITH MORSE ENERGY, L.L.P. FOR THE RIVERSIDE
TREATMENT PLANT AND SLADE AVENUE FACILITY BACKUP POWER
PROJECT
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-286
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL IN THE CONTRACT WITH
MORSE ENERGY, L.L.P. FOR THE RIVERSIDE TREATMENT PLANT AND
SLADE AVENUE FACILITY BACKUP POWER PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a contract with Morse Energy,
L.L.P. for the Riverside Treatment Plant and Slade Avenue Facility Backup Power Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the terms of the contract as is
described in Change Order No. 1 and Final, attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and
directed to execute Change Order No. 1 and Final, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference.
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 07-287 ADOPTED APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-287
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Robert Gilliam be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Housing Authority of Elgin,
for a term to expire December 12, 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Carol Medal (Gail Borden Public Library) be and is hereby appointed as a
member of the Veterans Memorial Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ray R. Diehl be and is hereby reappointed as a
member of the Board of Examiners of Stationary Engineers, for a term to expire May 1, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Carol Spoden be and is hereby reappointed as a
member of the Board of Health, for a term to expire May 1, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Dr. Franz Stockman be and is hereby reappointed as
a member of the Board of Health, for a term to expire May 1, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Edward Whitcomb be and is hereby reappointed as a
member of the Board of Health, for a term to expire May 1, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Carl Brahms be and is hereby appointed as a
member of the Cultural arts Commission, for a term to expire May 1, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Margaret “Peggy” Stromberg be and is hereby
reappointed as a member of the Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, for a term to expire
December 31, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Sean Stegall be and is hereby reappointed as a
member of the Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, for a term to expire December 31,
2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Wellesley Scott Jr. be and is hereby reappointed as a
member of the Human Relations Commission, for a term to expire May 1, 2010.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jay Cox be and is hereby appointed as a member of
the Zoning & Subdivision Hearing Board, for a term to expire July 1, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Loretta Revesz be and is hereby appointed as a
member of the Zoning & Subdivision Hearing Board, for a term to expire July 1, 2010.
__s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
ORDINANCE T36-07 PASSED ESTABLISHING A STREET GANG PREVENTION
AND INTERVENTION COMMITTEE
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. T36-07
AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING A STREET GANG PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit pursuant to the Illinois Constitution;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin, as a home rule unit, may exercise any power and perform
any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary and desirable to provide
for a new special temporary advisory committee to assist and advise the City Council regarding a
comprehensive street gang prevention and intervention program for the City of Elgin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
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Section 1. Street Gang Prevention and Intervention Committee Created.
There is hereby created the Street Gang Prevention and Intervention
Committee for the purpose of advising, assisting and recommending policies to
the City of Elgin regarding a comprehensive street gang prevention and
intervention program for the City of Elgin.
Section 2. Membership.
A. The Special Comprehensive Street Gang Prevention and Intervention
Committee shall be comprised of thirteen (13) members to be appointed by the
City Council. Each member shall serve for an indefinite term. The City Council
may at any time appoint successor members to the committee to replace then
current members or to fill vacancies.
B. Two (2) members of the committee shall be members of the City
Council, one (1) member shall be a representative from the City Manager’s
Office, one (1) member shall be the Chief of Police or the Chief of Police’s
designee, one (1) member shall be a member of a neighborhood association, one
(1) member shall be a representative from School District U-46, one (1) member
shall be a representative of the United Way of Elgin, one (1) member shall be a
representative representing parent groups, three (3) members shall be from
community organizations and two (2) members shall be from the clergy.
Section 3. Meetings.
Members of the Street Gang Prevention and Intervention Committee shall
meet as soon as practical and shall establish regular meeting dates and times
which shall not be less than four (4) times annually. The Street Gang Prevention
and Intervention Committee may establish rules regarding the conduct at meetings
and where not otherwise provided Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall
apply. Minutes shall be taken at all meetings. All meetings shall be conducted in
accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
Section 4. Staff.
The City Manager, from time to time, in his direction shall make available
the service of the City’s professional staff to aid and cooperate with the Street
Gang Prevention and Intervention Committee in carrying out its responsibilities.
Section 5. Powers and Duties.
The Street Gang Prevention and Intervention Committee shall have the
power and duty to evaluate and advise the City Council regarding all aspects of a
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proposed comprehensive street gang prevention and intervention program for the
City of Elgin including but not limited to:
A. Meet with the leadership amongst the City’s police, school, clergy
and community organizations.
B. Conduct an inventory of current resources for street gang
intervention and prevention including programs offered by the City, schools and
local agencies.
C. Receive community input and recommendations as to how the City
of Elgin can best address the street gang issues and reduce street gang violence in
the City of Elgin.
D. Prepare a proposed Comprehensive Street Gang Prevention and
Intervention Program for the City of Elgin.
E. Prepare and submit to the City Council a final report and
recommendations regarding a Comprehensive Street Gang Prevention and
Intervention Program for the City of Elgin. Such final report shall be presented to
the City Council no later than March 2008.
Section 6. Dissolution of Committee.
The Street Gang Prevention and Intervention Committee shall
automatically be dissolved upon the submittal of the final report and
recommendations to the City Council no later than March 2008 unless the City
Council takes further action to extend or recreate the committee.
Section 7. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with
the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 8. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage in the manner provided by law.
_s/ Robert Gilliam ___
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
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Presented: November 28, 2007
Passed: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: November 29, 2007
Published:
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson ______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-288 ADOPTED APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE STREET GANG
PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION COMMITTEE
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-288
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE STREET GANG PREVENTION
AND INTERVENTION COMMITTEE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that the following persons be and are hereby appointed as members of the Comprehensive Street
Gang Prevention and Intervention Program Committee:
Juan Figueroa (City Council Member)
Robert Gilliam (City Council Member)
Sean Stegall (Representative from City Manager’s Office)
Lisa Womack (Chief of Police)
Fran Cella (Representative of neighborhood organization)
Dr. Ernest Gonzalez (Representative of School District U-46)
Lynn Bosley (Representative of United Way of Elgin)
Sean Whiteman (Representative of parent groups)
George Irizarry (Representative of community organizations and Chairman)
Thomas Phao Pravongvienkham (Representative of community organizations)
Tami Latinwo (Representative of community organizations)
Nathaniel Edmonds (Representative of clergy)
Pastor Bill Warren (Representative of clergy)
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
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Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-291 ADOPTED APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR PROVIDENCE-
UNIT 3D (3201 WATER ROAD)
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-291
RESOLUTION
APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR PROVIDENCE – UNIT 3D
(3201 Water Road)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that it hereby approves the final plat prepared by Cemcon, Ltd., dated March 21, 2007 and last
revised July 3, 2007 for Providence – Unit 3D.
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 07-292 ADOPTED APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR HIGHLAND
WOODS – NEIGHBORHOOD “J” (3660 HIGHLAND WOODS BOULEVARD)
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 07-292
RESOLUTION
APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR
HIGHLAND WOODS – NEIGHBORHOOD “J”
(3660 Highland Woods Boulevard)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that it hereby approves the final plat prepared by Cemcon, Ltd., dated May 16, 2005 and last
revised August 7, 2007 for Highland Woods – Neighborhood “J”.
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 07-293 ADOPTED APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR CEDAR GROVE
SUBDIVISION (901 CORRON ROAD)
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 07-293
RESOLUTION
APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR CEDAR GROVE SUBDIVISION
(901 Corron Road)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that it hereby approves the final plat prepared by Thomson Surveying, Ltd., dated January 30,
2007 and last revised November 16, 2007 for Cedar Grove Subdivision.
_s/ Robert Gilliam________________
Robert Gilliam, Mayor Pro Tem
Presented: November 28, 2007
Adopted: November 28, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
_s/ Diane Robertson______
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
Councilmember Kaptain 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, and Walters. Nays: None.
Cultural Arts Commission Minutes for October 6, 2007
Emergency Telephone System Board Minutes for October 18, 2007
Golf Leadership Team Minutes for March 22, 2007
Heritage Commission Minutes for October 2, 2007
Planning and Development Minutes for October 1, 2007
Committee of the Whole Minutes for October 22, 2007, and October 24, 2007
City Council Minutes for October 24, 2007
Disbursement Report
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Gilliam announced forthcoming meetings.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers,
Steffen, and Walters. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
s/Diane Robertson December 5, 2007
Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved