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VOLUME LXXIII FEBRUARY 13, 2008
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 February 13, 2008,
in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 7:05 p.m. The
Invocation was given by Pastor McCall from the Crossroads Restoration Center and the Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Mayor Schock.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen,
Walters and Mayor Schock. Absent: None.
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 23, 2008, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the
January 23, 2008, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Armida Dominguez and other representatives of the Pinewood Derby invited everyone to the
2008 Elgin Invitational Pinewood Derby to be held on March 2, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. at the
Highland Fellowship Church.
Charlene Sligting, President of Southwest Area Neighborhood, expressed concerns about snow
removal and parking and requested that a no parking ban be instituted for however long it takes
to get the streets clean.
BID 07-070A AWARDED TO MIKE HARRIS MASON CONTRACTOR FOR
MASONRY REPAIRS AT THE SLADE AVENUE WATER PLANT
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to award a
contract to Mike Harris Mason Contractor in the amount of $32,430 for masonry repairs at the
Slade Avenue Water Plant, including the requested alternate and a voluntary alternate for steel
posts. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers,
Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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BID 07-071B AWARDED TO PROPEL COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR REPLACEMENT OF PATIO DOORS AT THREE FIRE STATIONS
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to award a
contract to Propel Commercial Construction Company in the amount of $14,325 for the
replacement of patio doors at three fire stations, including a voluntary alternate to add a bronze
tinted glass. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers,
Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
BID 07-132 AWARDED TO AMERICAN DEMOLITION CORPORATION FOR THE
DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS BUILDINGS
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to award a
contract to American Demolition Corporation in the amount of $152,000 for the demolition of
various buildings.
Councilmember Walters asked if a salvage notice would be sent to interested organizations. The
Mayor replied that this had already been done.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen,
Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
BID 07-135 AWARDED TO WATSON COMMERCIAL GROUP, INC. FOR CARPET
REPLACEMENT AT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY AND TWO FIRE
STATIONS
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to award a
contract to Watson Commercial Group, Inc. in the amount of $196,600 for carpet replacement at
the Law Enforcement Facility and two Fire Stations. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
BID 07-136 AWARDED TO AMERICAN COMMUNITY PAINTING, INC. FOR THE
PAINTING OF VARIOUS CITY BUILDINGS
Councilmember Powers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to award a
contract to American Community Painting, Inc. in the amount of $38,400 for the painting of
various City buildings. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam,
Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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BID 07-142 AWARDED TO OLD DOMINION COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF
THREE TRAILER MOUNTED LEAF VACUUMS FOR THE STREETS DIVISION OF
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to award a
contract to Old Dominion Company in the amount of $103,242 for the purchase of three 30 cubic
yard trailer mounted leaf vacuums for the Streets Division of the Public Works Department.
Councilmember Kaptain asked why this equipment was going to be purchased before the Leaf
Removal Committee submits its recommendations. Assistant City Manager Stegall stated that
there is a long delivery time for this equipment and it was felt that vacuuming would have a more
prominent role. Thus it was decided that it would be necessary to order this equipment even
before the Committee was formed.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen,
Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
BID 08-001 AWARDED TO ZONES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF EIGHTY 19” LCD
MONITORS
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to award a
contract to Zones, Inc. in the amount of $13,674.40 for the purchase of 80 19” LCD monitors.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen,
Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
CONTRACT APPROVED FOR THE PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT EXCHANGE
SOFTWARE FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to award a
contract to State of Illinois in the amount of $29,857 for the purchase of the Microsoft Exchange
Software. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers,
Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
CONTRACT APPROVED FOR THE PURCHASE OF 100 HP DESKTOP COMPUTERS
THROUGH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS CMS PROGRAM
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to award a
contract to State of Illinois CMS program in the amount of $54,950 for the purchase of 100 HP
desktop computers. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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CONTRACT APPROVED WITH BUCK BROTHERS, INC. FOR TWO JOHN DEERE
UTILITY VEHICLES FOR BLUFF CITY CEMETERY
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to award a
contract to Buck Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $18,552.22 for the purchase of two John Deere
utility vehicles for the Bluff City Cemetery. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
PETITION 71-07 REQUESTING ANNEXATION AND CF COMMUNITY FACILITY
DISTRICT ZONING; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600 EAGLE ROAD; BY THE
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF KANE COUNTY, AS APPLICANT AND OWNER
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to remove
Petition 71-07 from the table. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam,
Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Community Development Director Deering stated that the City and Kane County Forest Preserve
District had entered into an agreement to provide for future improvements to the land that may
include walking and bike trails, shelters, athletic fields, and natural areas. The Planning and
Development Commission has recommended the approval of this petition subject to six
conditions.
Councilmember Walters asked about any roadway, backstops, or lights. Mr. Deering replied that
none were planned. Councilmember Kaptain asked if there were any plans for a buffer along the
north property line. Parks and Recreation Director Randy Reopelle answered that there was
nothing planned yet. He stated that currently there is a 150’ to 200’ grassy area. He stated that
this would be left in a natural state. Councilmember Kaptain wondered if any trees could be
planted along the north property line and Mr. Reopelle thought this would be possible. He stated
that any concept plans would be brought to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for review.
Councilmember Steffen suggested that a bike trail connection be included in the concept plan.
Mr. Reopelle said this had already been considered and felt it would be a good north/south
connection.
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve
Petition 71-07 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 08-33 ADOPTED ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
THE 2008 MOTOR FUEL TAX MUNICIPAL ESTIMATE OF MAINTENANCE COSTS
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.
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Resolution No. 08-33
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE 2008
MOTOR FUEL TAX MUNICIPAL ESTIMATE OF MAINTENANCE COSTS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that it hereby accepts and authorizes Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, to execute the 2008 Motor
Fuel Tax Municipal Estimate of Maintenance Costs, a copy of which is attached hereto and made
a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-34 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Powers, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Councilmember Steffen abstained due to a
conflict of interest.
Resolution No. 08-34
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
THE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
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 Purchase of Service Agreement on behalf of the City of
Elgin with the Downtown Neighborhood Association for downtown revitalization, 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: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENTS TO VARIOUS VENDORS
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, 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
Baxter & Woodman
Crystal Lake, IL
$10,302.55 Engineering Consulting Services for
Nesler Road Lift Station, Ponds of Stony
Creek Lift Station, Bowes Road Branch
Library, Mass Grading & Soil Erosion
Plan Review, and Randall Rose
Subdivision
Ill Public Safety Agency Network
Chicago, IL
$12,120 ALERTS and LSI Billing
Cargill Inc. – Salt Division
Chicago, IL
$94,924.02 2000 tons of salt for City streets
Stanley Consultants
Chicago, IL
$30,259.97 Engineering Consulting services for
Stonebrook/Ryland Homes
Badger Meter
Milwaukee, WI
$125,543.80 Water Meters throughout the City
Meade Electric
Chicago, IL
$15,159.23 Emergency Fiber Optic Line repair and a
traffic signal conduit
Toll Brothers
Arlington Heights, IL
$222,892.00 Reimbursement for Toll Brothers Rail
Bridge
Asphalt Equipment & Supply
Arlington Heights, IL
$12,735.40 Labor & equipment parts to repair salt
conveyor.
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Elgin Police Department
Elgin, IL
$17,005.97 Salary and Overtime Reimbursement
from October 2007 through December
2007 for one employee
Hoffman Estates Police
Department
Hoffman Estates, IL
$49,098.74 Salary and Overtime Reimbursement
from July 2007 through December 2007
for one employee
Shales McNutt
Elgin, IL
$43,112.70 Professional services, materials, and
labor for Eagle Road Bridge work
CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Figueroa, to adopt Resolution Nos. 08-14 through 08-32 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 08-14 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE RENZ ADDICTION COUNSELING CENTER
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.
Resolution No. 08-14
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
THE RENZ ADDICTION COUNSELING CENTER
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 Purchase of Service Agreement on behalf of the City of
Elgin with the Renz Addiction Counseling Center for a community based gambling addiction
treatment and prevention program, 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: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-15 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH HAMILTON WINGS FOR ART-IMMERSION AND
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH
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.
Resolution No. 08-15
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
HAMILTON WINGS FOR ART-IMMERSION AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
FOR AT-RISK YOUTH
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 Purchase of Service Agreement on behalf of the City of
Elgin with Hamilton Wings for art-immersion and enrichment activities for at-risk youth, a copy
of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 08-16 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION OF THE REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (PACE) FOR ROUTE 554
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.
Resolution No. 08-16
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
THE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (PACE) FOR ROUTE 554
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Ed Schock, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Service Agreement
on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation
Authority (Pace) for Route 554, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-17 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH NICOMM WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C. FOR THE PURCHASE OF
ALERTING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE STATION 7
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. 08-17
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
NICOMM WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALERTING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT
FOR FIRE STATION 7
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, be and is hereby
authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Nicomm
Wireless Communications, L.L.C., for the purchase of alerting system equipment for Fire Station
7, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-18 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH MOTOROLA, INC. FOR COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM
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.
Resolution No. 08-18
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
MOTOROLA, INC. FOR COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM
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 an
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agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Motorola, Inc. for renewal of maintenance
agreement for the Computer Aided Dispatch System, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-19 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH CHARLES H. SCHRADER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR GRANT
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
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.
Resolution No. 08-19
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
CHARLES H. SCHRADER AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
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 Charles H.
Schrader and Associates, Inc. for grant administration services, 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: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-20 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH COMCAST SPOTLIGHT
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.
Resolution No. 08-20
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
COMCAST SPOTLIGHT
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 an
agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Comcast Spotlight for advertising of city facilities
and programs, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 08-21 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN LOCAL SHARE FOR THE DRAFT TYLER CREEK WATERSHED PLAN
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.
Resolution No. 08-21
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CITY OF ELGIN LOCAL SHARE
FOR THE DRAFT TYLER CREEK WATERSHED PLAN
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, hereby authorizes the payment in the amount of $25,000 to the Conservation
Foundation for the City’s local cost share to prepare the draft Tyler Creek Watershed Plan.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-22 ADOPTED RELEASING CERTAIN EXECUTIVE SESSION
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN
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.
Resolution No. 08-22
RESOLUTION
RELEASING CERTAIN EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has met from time to time in executive
session for purposes authorized by the Illinois Open Meetings Act; and
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WHEREAS, as required by the Act, the City Clerk has kept written minutes of all such
executive sessions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the City
Council has met in closed session to review all closed session minutes; and
WHEREAS, they have determined that a need for confidentiality still exists as to a
portion of the executive session minutes from the meetings set forth on the exhibit referred to
herein; and
WHEREAS, they have further determined that the remaining portion of the meetings
listed no longer require confidential treatment and should be made available for public
inspection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. The executive session minutes for the period from June 27, 2007 through
December 19, 2007 are hereby approved.
Section 2. The executive session minutes or the portions thereof set forth on the
attached Exhibit A no longer require confidential treatment and are hereby made available for
public inspection. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make said minutes or the
portions thereof available for inspection and copying as public records.
Section 3. The need for confidentiality still exists as to all or parts of those minutes set
forth in Exhibit B.
Section 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 08-23 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH ROBERT H. ANDERSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE WING
STREET/ILLINOIS 31 INTERSECTION PROJECT
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.
Resolution No. 08-23
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
ROBERT H. ANDERSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR THE WING STREET/ILLINOIS 31
INTERSECTION 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 an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Robert H.
Anderson and Associates, Inc. for construction engineering services for the Wing Street/Illinois
31 Intersection Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-24 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LOCAL
AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WING AND STATE INTERSECTION PROJECT
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. 08-24
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH
THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FEDERAL
PARTICIPATION IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE WING AND STATE
INTERSECTION PROJECT
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 a local
agency agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Illinois Department of Transportation
for federal participation in construction of the Wing and State Intersection Project, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-25 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PUBLIC ROAD
AT-GRADE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
COMPANY FOR THE WING AND STATE INTERSECTION PROJECT
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.
Resolution No. 08-25
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PUBLIC ROAD AT-GRADE CROSSING
AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
(Wing and State Intersection 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 public road at-grade crossing agreement on behalf of the
City of Elgin with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Wing and State Intersection Project,
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: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-26 ADOPTED ACCEPTING A TEMPORARY LIFT STATION AND
FORCE MAIN SYSTEM ON THE FOY PROPERTY, KNOWN AS THE NESLER ROAD
LIFT STATION
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.
Resolution No. 08-26
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING A TEMPORARY LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN SYSTEM
ON THE FOY PROPERTY, KNOWN AS THE NESLER ROAD LIFT STATION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that the City of Elgin hereby accepts a temporary lift station and force main system for
ownership and maintenance on the Foy Property, known as the Nesler Road Lift Station.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 08-27 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND
MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN COPPER SPRINGS
SUBDIVISION
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.
Resolution No. 08-27
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS IN COPPER SPRINGS 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/surface
improvements, which include water main, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, streets, bike-path,
sidewalks, and street lights within the public right of way in Copper Springs Subdivision.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-28 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND ACCEPTANCE
OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR SANITARY FORCE MAIN PURPOSES FROM
TOLL BROTHERS, INC. (BOWES CREEK COUNTY CLUB SUBDIVISION-PHASE II)
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. 08-28
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A PLAT OF EASEMENT
FOR SANITARY FORCE MAIN PURPOSES FROM TOLL BROTHERS, INC.
(Bowes Creek Country Club Subdivision-Phase II)
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 grant of easement for sanitary force main purposes from Toll Brothers, Inc.
for a sanitary force main for the property legally described on Exhibit A in Bowes Creek Country
Club Subdivision-Phase II, a copy of which is attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
cause the plat of easement to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County,
Illinois.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-29 ADOPTED APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE
CONTRACT WITH SCHAEFGES BROTHERS, INC. FOR FESTIVAL PARK PHASE II
PROJECT
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. 08-29
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE CONTRACT WITH
SCHAEFGES BROTHERS, INC. FOR FESTIVAL PARK PHASE II PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a contract with Schaefges
Brothers, Inc. for Festival Park Phase II Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the terms of the contract as is
described in Change Order No. 1, attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Olufemi Folarin, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and
directed to execute Change Order No. 1, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-30 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE
SALES CONTRACT (58 S. STATE STREET)
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.
Resolution No. 08-30
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT
(58 S. State Street)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C ITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Ed Schock, Mayor, and Diane Robertson, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and
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directed to execute a Real Estate Sales Contract on behalf of the City of Elgin with Helena
Kraus, for the purchase of property commonly known as 58 S. State Street, Elgin, for $225,000,
a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-31 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH HILLTOP REALTY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 1000 N.
PRESTON 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.
Resolution No. 08-31
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
HILLTOP REALTY, INC. FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
1000 N. PRESTON AVENUE
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 Hilltop Realty,
Inc., for development of 1000 N. Preston Avenue, 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: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 08-32 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH HITCHCOCK DESIGN GROUP FOR THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PROJECT
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.
Resolution No. 08-32
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
HITCHCOCK DESIGN GROUP FOR THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Ed Schock, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on
behalf of the City of Elgin with Hitchcock Design Group for the Veterans Memorial Project, a
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13, 2008
Adopted: February 13, 2008
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.
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State Use Tax Report for October 2007
Centre Advisory Board Meeting Minutes for November 8, 2007
Emergency Telephone System Board Minutes for December 20, 2007
Fire & Police Commissioners Board Minutes for February 8, 2007 and February 15, 2007
Heritage Commission Minutes for November 26, 2007 and December 4, 2007
Image Advisory Commission Minutes for July 23, 2007, October 1, 2007, October 29, 2007, and
November 26, 2007
Liquor Control Commission Minutes for February 7, 2007, April 10, 2007, and May 2, 2007
Planning and Development Commission Minutes for October 15, 2007, November 5, 2007, and
November 19, 2007
Veterans Memorial Park Committee Minutes for December 19, 2007
Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board Minutes for October 17, 2007
Committee of the Whole Minutes for January 9, 2008
City Council Minutes for January 9, 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Schock made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, 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 7:30 p.m.
s/Diane Robertson February 27, 2008
Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved