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VOLUME LXXVI MARCH 23, 2011
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 March 23, 2011, in
the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 7:30 p.m. The
Invocation was given by Reverend Fuentes and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilmember John Steffen.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren,
and Mayor Schock. Absent: None.
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 9, 2011, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
March 9, 2011, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays:
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Girl Scout Month Proclamation
Mayor Schock read a proclamation recognizing the ninety-ninth anniversary of the Girls Scouts
of American and proclaiming March as Girl Scouts of American month. Scout Leader Diane
Grafagna and a number of girl scouts accepted the proclamation.
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Cheryl Graves expressed concerns about squatters living in vacant and/or foreclosed homes.
Reverend Henoch Fuentes expressed his gratitude to the Fire Department, Police Department,
and City Council for their support for the victims of the earthquake in Chile. He also passed
along greetings from the Chilean government.
Joe Vassalo and Rich Jacobs announced the Elgin Short Film Festival will again be held in
September and that applications are currently available.
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Melissa Pedrigi expressed her concerns about the property across from her residence that is
supposed to be Heritage Park. The park has never been completed and she feels the area is not
safe.
Jean Decker echoed the comments of Ms. Pedrigi. Mayor Schock commented that the two
women will be contacted by someone in the city manager’s office.
BID 10-068 AWARDED TO VIRGIL COOK AND SON, INC. FOR COLLEGE GREEN
AND RANDALL ROAD PEDESTIAN CROSSING
Councilmember Warren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to award a
contract to Virgil Cook and Son, Inc. in the amount of $48,366.25 for the installation of a
pedestrian crossing at the intersection of College Green and Randall Road to increase the walk-
ability of an area of Elgin currently dominated by automobile traffic. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays:
None.
BID 11-011 AWARDED TO OZINGA READY MIX CONCRETE, INC. AND MEYER
MATERIAL FOR READY-MIX PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Prigge, to award a contract
to Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $96.00 per cubic yard and Meyer Material
for $99.25 per cubic yard in the amount of $30,000 for the purchase of Portland cement concrete
to provide Public Works Department with the materials necessary to efficiently repair and
replace concrete infrastructure within the city. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
BID 11-016 AWARDED TO BOLDER CONTRACTORS FOR LORD STREET SEWER
SEPARATION PROJECT
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to award a
contract to Bolder Contractors in the amount of $4,768,208.05 for the Lord Street Sewer
Separation Project which will improve the city’s infrastructure with the construction of new
storm sewers and the conversion of existing combined sewers to sanitary sewers. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
FINAL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
Mayor Schock declared the public hearing open.
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Mark Mylott, Community Development Director, reviewed the recommended projects. He noted
that no written comments had been received. Esther Burry of the Illinois Food Bank thanked the
council for their support. There were no other comments from the audience. Mr. Mylott said
that staff recommended approved of the recommended projects.
Mayor Schock declared the public hearing closed.
RESOLUTION 11-57 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION AND
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR A GRANT UNDER THE HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Mayor Schock thanked Councilmember Gilliam and Councilmember Kaptain for their work on
this project.
Resolution No. 11-57
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
A GRANT UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
WHEREAS, Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides
for block grant funding assistance to units of local governments for the purpose of strengthening
the ability of said governments and elected officials to determine the community develop ment
needs, set priorities, and allocate resources to various activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Elgin, Illinois, has determined that additional emphasis
is needed in the area of community development in order that beneficial solutions to the
preservation and rehabilitation of affordable housing, the rehabilitation of public facilities, and
support for public service activities may be addressed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That a submission be made to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for a grant in the amount of Nine Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($920,000)
for the following projects:
1. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG funds will be used to provide grants for the rehabilitation of housing
owned and/or occupied by low and moderate income families.
Submitting Agency: City of Elgin’s Community Development Department
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Location: City-wide activity
Proposed Level of Funding: $470,955
2. CDBG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
CDBG funds will be used for program administration, including program
oversight, management, monitoring and coordination; the preparation and
submission of reports as required by federal regulations; and public information
and assistance.
Submitting Agency: City of Elgin’s Community Development Department
Location: 150 Dexter Court, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $75,000
3. NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK – FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND
COMMUNITY NUTRITION CENTER
CDBG funds will be used to assist with funding the construction of a new food
distribution facility and nutrition center at 273 Dearborn Court in Geneva.
Submitting Agency: Northern Illinois Food Bank
Location: 600 Industrial Drive, St. Charles
Proposed Level of Funding: $75,000
4. SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATES – REPLACE HAVC
CDBG funds will be used to replace aging HVAC units.
Submitting Agency: Senior Services Associates
Location: 101 South Grove Avenue, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $42,500
5. PADS OF ELGIN EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM
CDBG funds will be used to pay the rent for their facilities, where emergency
shelter and homeless prevention services are provided.
Submitting Agency: PADS of Elgin
Location: 1730 Berkley Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $50,000
6. AID – ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES – 695 STATE ST. LOCATION
CDBG funds will be used to replace the siding, windows and roof.
Submitting Agency: Association for Individual Development
Location: 1135 Bowes Road, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $53,935
7. COMMUNITY CRISIS CENTER – INTERIOR BUILDING
IMPROVEMENTS
CDBG funds will be used to repair and improve the existing building and
facilities.
Submitting Agency: Community Crisis Center, Inc.
Location: 37 South Geneva Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $42,850
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8. WELL CHILD CENTER – PHASE II SITE IMPROVEMENTS
CDBG funds will be used to provide security and safety in the parking lot.
Submitting Agency: Well Child Center
Location: 620 Wing Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $64,700
9. WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES-EMERGENCY SHELTER
ASSISTANCE
CDBG funds will be used to pay the rent for their facilities, where emergency
shelter and homeless prevention services are provided.
Submitting Agency: Wayside Cross Ministries
Location: 1732 Berkley Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $45,060
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute and
file such submission with the Department of Housing and Urban Development and to provide
additional information and furnish such documents as may be required by said Department to
execute such agreements as are required by said Department, and to act as the authorized
correspondent of the City of Elgin.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
PETITION 04-11 APPROVED REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE CC2
CENTER CITY DISTRICT, THE ARC ARTERIAL ROAD CORRIDOR OVERLAY
DISTRICT AND THE HP HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT TO
PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DRINKING PLACE; PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 221 NATIONAL STREET, BY KATHY CHERRY, AS APPLICANT, AND
NATIONAL LLC, AS OWNER
Community Development Director Mylott reviewed the petition and noted the Zoning and
Subdivision Hearing Board recommended approval subject to conditions. Councilmember
Prigge asked if there were any concerns about the day care center located near by and Mr. Mylott
said there not.
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Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve
Petition 04-11 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Gilliam, Kaptain, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: Councilmember Prigge.
RESOLUTION 11-58 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF THE
FOX VALLEY, INC. FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Councilmember Warren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Prigge,
Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Councilmember Kaptain abstained due to a
conflict of interest.
Resolution No. 11-58
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF THE FOX VALLEY, INC.
FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Sean R. Stegall, 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 Neighborhood Housing Services of the Fox Valley, Inc. for operational support, a
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-59 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ELGIN COMMUNITY NETWORK
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Prigge,
Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Councilmember Kaptain abstained due to a
conflict of interest.
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Resolution No. 11-59
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
ELGIN COMMUNITY NETWORK
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Sean R. Stegall, 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 Elgin Community Network for the creation of neighborhood area boards that provide
a structure for communication, collaboration and coordination between residents, city staff and
elected officials, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-60 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EXTENSION
AGREEMENT WITH POLICEMEN’S BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION UNIT #54
City Manager Stegall expressed his gratitude to the union for their cooperation on this matter.
Mayor Schock applauded the leadership and membership of the union. He contrasted the
relationship between the city and its unions with those of the State of Wisconsin.
Councilmember Steffen said it was nice to be able to sit down as equals. Councilmember Dunne
offered his congratulations and Councilmember Prigge said these things are not forgotten.
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge,
Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Councilmember Dunne abstained due to a
conflict of interest.
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Resolution No. 11-60
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH
POLICEMEN’S BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTION ASSOCIATION UNIT #54
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, and Diane Robertson, City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute an extension agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with
Policemen’s Benevolent and Protection Association Unit #54, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Steffen, to pass Ordinance Nos. G9-11, G10-11, S2-11, and S3-11 and adopt Resolution Nos. 11-
46 through 11-56 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 11-46 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH CONVERGING NETWORKS GROUP, INC.
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 11-46
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH CONVERGING NETWORKS GROUP, INC.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute an
agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Converging Networks Group, Inc. for design and
configuration of network switches and modules services in connection with the 2011 Network
Switch Infrastructure Upgrade Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof
by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-47 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH SAYERS40, INC.
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-47
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH SAYERS40, INC.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Sean R. Stegall, 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 Sayers40,
Inc. for design and configuration of wireless network controller and access point modules
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services in connection with the 2011 Wireless Network Infrastructure Project, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-48 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR MOBILE RADIOS, PORTABLE RADIOS
AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-48
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR MOBILE RADIOS, PORTABLE RADIOS
AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE
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 Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, be and is hereby
authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Motorola
Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of mobile radios, portable radios and associated hardware for two
replacement ambulances, 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: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-49 ADOPTED ACCEPTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT UNDER THE STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE
FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM (SAFER)
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-49
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT UNDER THE STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM
(SAFER)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to accept the United
States Department of Homeland Security Grant under the Staffing For Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response Program (SAFER) on behalf of the City of Elgin in the amount of
$327,557.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 11-50 ADOPTED APPROVING THE GRANT RECIPIENT
ELIGIBILITY LIST UNDER THE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION
GRANT PROGRAM
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-50
RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE GRANT RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY LIST UNDER THE
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program has been
established to provide financial assistance and incentives for property owners in Elgin's historic
districts and individual landmarks in the restoration of their properties; and
WHEREAS, in 2011 applications have been made for 13 projects under the Historic
Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, said applications have been submitted to the Elgin Heritage Commission
which conducted a review and scored applications based upon objective criteria and forwarded
an eligibility list to the City Council which has reviewed and approved the list.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the sum of $100,000 is allocated for the following projects approved
under the grant recipient eligibility list:
Owner Address Grant (50/50)
Tom and Donna Leetz 364 Division Street $ 20,000
Carl Brahms and Nicole
Tuhy-Brahms 730 Douglas Avenue $ 20,000
Keith Flaningam 248 Michigan Street $ 19,750
Dan and Pat Miller 165 S. Gifford Street $ 14,160
Keith Flaningam 279 Villa Street $ 20,000
Robert Conforti 217 Michigan Avenue $ 6,090
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
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Presented: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-51 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR THE 2011
NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION-RAYMOND STREET PROJECT
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-51
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1
WITH ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR THE
2011 NEIGHBORHOOD REHABILITATION-RAYMOND STREET PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, and Diane Robertson, City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute Amendment Agreement No. 1 with Engineering Enterprises,
Inc. on behalf of the City of Elgin for the 2011 Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation-Raymond
Street Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 11-52 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND
MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN LONGCOMMON PARKWAY
AND BECKMAN TRAIL OF THE EDGEWATER SUBDIVISION
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-52
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS IN LONGCOMMON PARKWAY AND
BECKMAN TRAIL OF THE EDGEWATER 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 in Longcommon Parkway
and Beckman Trail of the Edgewater Subdivision the following public improvements: 660 lineal
feet of twelve-inch storm sewer, 1,085 lineal feet of fifteen -inch storm sewer, 480 lineal feet of
eighteen-inch storm sewer, 570 lineal feet of twenty-one-inch storm sewer, 630 lineal feet of
twenty-seven-inch storm sewer, 23 catch basins, 15 street lights, 12 street signs, 2,880 lineal feet
of improved street (including curb and gutter and sidewalk on both sides of the street and
median), a 7 foot-by-3-foot box culvert and their appurtenances to the city maintained facilities.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-53 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH DIXON ENGINEERING, INC. (CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE SHALES
PARKWAY TWO MILLION GALLON ELEVATED WATER TOWER PROJECT)
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 11-53
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH DIXON ENGINEERING, INC.
(Construction Phase of the Shales Parkway Two
Million Gallon Elevated Water Tower Project)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Sean R. Stegall, 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 Dixon
Engineering, Inc. for engineering services in connection with the Construction Phase of the
Shales Parkway Two Million Gallon Elevated Water Tower Project, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-54 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT
TO AGREEMENT REGARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RANDALL
ROSE AUTO MALL SUBDIVISION
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-54
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
REGARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RANDALL ROSE
AUTO MALL SUBDIVISION
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 an amendment to agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin regarding public
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improvements in the Randall Rose Auto Mall Subdivision, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-55 ADOPTED APPOINTING MEMBER TO THE BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-55
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING MEMBER TO THE BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Scott Magee be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
committee, for a term to expire September 30, 2012.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 11-56 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH DATA-WAVE, INC.
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-56
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH DATA-WAVE, INC.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Sean R. Stegall, 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 Data-Wave,
Inc. for a point of sale software system for the Porter Pub’s Restaurant at the Bowes Creek
Country Club, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2011
Adopted: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
ORDINANCE S2-11 PASSED DESIGNATING SAWYER MANSION AT 806 WEST
HIGHLAND AVENUE AS A HISTORICAL LANDMARK
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Ordinance No. S2-11
ORDINANCE
DESIGNATING SAWYER MANSION
AT 806 WEST HIGHLAND AVENUE AS A HISTORICAL LANDMARK
WHEREAS, the Elgin Heritage Commission has conducted a public hearing and
determined that the Sawyer Mansion at 806 West Highland Avenue meets the criteria of the
Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, for designation of a historical landmark; and
WHEREAS, the Elgin Heritage Commission has submitted its report and findings in
support of its determination and recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Sawyer Mansion at 806 West Highland Avenue has been identified by
the Elgin Heritage Commission, as a significant historical and architectural structure within the
City of Elgin due to its connection to prominent Elgin citizens and its significant architectural
and structural design; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to promote civic pride through an awareness of Elgin’s
unique development and history; and encourage the conservation and preservation of an
important segment of the man-made environment of the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the recommendation of the Elgin Heritage
Commission and concurs in the recommendation to designate the Sawyer Mansion at 806 West
Highland Avenue as a historical landmark.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the Sawyer Mansion at 806 West Highland Avenue, located upon
the property legally described as follows:
Lot 5 and the Southerly 20 feet of the Westerly 26 feet of Lot 4 in Block II
of McClure’s Linden Addition to Elgin, in the City of Elgin, Kane County,
Illinois.
be and is hereby designated as a historical landmark as provided in Chapter 20.06 of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk is authorized and directed to provide
notice, send copies of the ordinance, and record a certified copy of the ordinance in the office of
the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County, Illinois.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
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Presented: March 23, 2011
Passed: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: March 23, 2011
Published: March 25, 2011
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
ORDINANCE S3-11 PASSED ADOPTING AND PUBLISHING AN OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. S3-11
AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING AND PUBLISHING AN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
WHEREAS, 65 ILCS 5/11-13-19 provides that the corporate authorities shall cause to be
published each year a map clearly showing the existing zoning uses, divisions, restrictions,
regulations and classifications of a municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the map attached hereto as Exhibit 1 entitled "City of Elgin 2011
Zoning Map" dated March, 2011 be and is hereby adopted as the official zoning map for the City
of Elgin, Illinois.
Section 2. That the city's department of planning and neighborhood services is hereby
directed to cause the publication of the City of Elgin's official zoning map.
Section 3. That the following fees are hereby established to be charged to any person
desiring a copy of such official zoning map or portions thereof to defray the cost of publication
of the official zoning map: The city-wide map - $55.00; each quadrant map - $25.00; the entire
five map set - $145.00.
Section 4. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
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Section 5. 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: March 23, 2011
Passed: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: March 23, 2011
Published: March 25, 2011
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G9-11 PASSED GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO
PERMIT AN AMENDED PROGRAM FOR GRAPHICS (77 NORTH AIRLITE
STREET)
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Ordinance G9-11
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO PERMIT
AN AMENDED PROGRAM FOR GRAPHICS
(77 North Airlite Street)
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. G32-99, entitled “An Ordinance Granting Conditional Use
for a Master Signage Plan”, was adopted on June 23, 1999, and provided for a specified program
for graphics for the property commonly known as 77 North Airlite Street; and
WHEREAS, written application has been made for conditional use approval to permit an
amended program for graphics in the CF Community Facility District at 77 North Airlite Street to
allow the establishment of a new freestanding monument sign and changes to existing freestanding
monument signs; 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
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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 February 16, 2011, 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 Ordinance No. G32-99 entitled “An Ordinance Granting a Conditional
Use for a Master Signage Plan”, passed June 23, 1999, be and is hereby amended as set forth in
this ordinance.
Section 3. That conditional use approval to permit an amended program for graphics in the
CF Community Facility District at 77 North Airlite Street and legally described as follows:
Parcel One:
Outlot “A” of Country Knolls, Unit No. 8, in the City of Elgin, Kane Count y,
Illinois.
Parcel Two:
Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 in Block 4 in the Walter G. McIntosh and
Company’s “Fox River Farms”, in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.
Parcel Three:
Lots 14, 15 and 16 in Block 5 of the Walter G. McIntosh and Company’s “Fox
River Farms” in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.
Parcel Four:
That Part of Provena Drive (Vacated), Originally Cherry Street, Lying Northerly
of the Southerly Line, Extended Westerly of Lot 16 in Walter G. McIntosh &
Company’s Fox River Farms, Being a Subdivision of Part of Section 16,
Township 41 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian. Situated in the
City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois (Property Commonly Known as 77 North
Airlite Street).
be and is hereby granted subject to the following additional conditions:
1. Substantial conformance with the Statement of Purpose and Conformance, submitted by
Allen Jensen, Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management for Provena St Joseph
Hospital, dated January 26, 2011.
2. Substantial conformance to the Sign Plan named “Monument”, prepared by Poblocki Sign
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Company Inc., dated July 7, 2010.
3. Substantial conformance to the Topographical Plat of Survey, showing Sign Placement,
prepared by Landmark, dated approved plan January 28, 2011.
4. Substantial conformance to the Landscape Layout Plan, prepared by Tecza Landscaping
Services, dated January 25, 2011. The area of the landscape material of each monument
sign shall not be less than 2.5 times the surface area of the sign.
5. No additional freestanding monument signs will be permitted on the property at 77 North
Airlite Street as mitigation for the departures from the requirements of the graphic
ordinance.
6. Compliance with all other 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 in the event of any conflict between the terms of Ordinance No. G32-99,
and the terms of this ordinance, the terms of this ordinance shall supersede and control.
Section 5. 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: March 23, 2011
Passed: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: March 23, 2011
Published: March 25, 2011
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G10-11 PASSED AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL
CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “PROCUREMENTS”
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Ordinance No. G10-11
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE
ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED,
ENTITLED “PROCUREMENTS”
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit pursuant to Subsection (a) of Section 6
of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to such section of the Illinois Constitution a home rule unit may
exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its governmental affairs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin pursuant to its home rule powers has previously adopted a
procurement ordinance pursuant to Title 5 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Procurements”; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of such procurement ordinance includes providing for the fair
and equitable treatment of all persons involved in public purchasing by the city, to maximize the
purchasing value of public funds and procurement, to obtain the best value for using
departments, and to provide safeguards for maintaining a procurement system of quality and
integrity; and
WHEREAS, the city council of the City of Elgin has determined that it is appropriate to
amend the definitions within the City of Elgin’s procurement ordinance to provide for a more
comprehensive definition of a responsible bidder for certain contracts involving the city; and
WHEREAS, defining what constitutes a responsible bidder for certain city contracts and
otherwise providing for procurements regulations for City of Elgin procurements pertains to the
government and affairs of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 5.04.075 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Responsible Bidder or Offerer” be and is hereby further amended to read as follows:
“"Responsible bidder or offerer" means a person who has the capability in
all respects to perform fully the contract requirements, and the tenacity,
perseverance, experience, integrity, reliability, capacity, facilities,
equipment, and credit which will assure good faith performance. In
addition to meeting such criteria a responsible bidder must also submit
evidence of compliance with the following specific applicable criteria:
1. Documents evidencing compliance with all applicable laws and
ordinances prerequisite to doing business in Illinois.
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2. A valid federal employer tax identification number or, if an
individual, a valid social security number.
3. A statement of compliance with the Equal Opportunity Employer
provisions of Section 2000e of Chapter 21, Title 42 of the United States
Code and federal executive order number 11246, as amended, by
executive order 11375 and evidence of compliance with the Equal
Opportunity Employer provisions of Elgin Municipal Code Section
3.12.100, as amended.
4. Certificates of insurance indicating insurance coverages as set forth
in a bid specification including general liability, workers’ compensation,
completed operations, automobile, hazardous occupations and products
liability.
5. Evidence of a written sexual harassment policy in compliance with
the provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/2-105(A)(4),
as amended).
6. A statement of compliance with the provisions of the Illinois
Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq., as amended).
7. Evidence of compliance with the Substance Abuse Prevention on
Public Works Projects Act (820 ILCS 265/1 et seq., as amended).
8. Evidence of relevant experience that indicates the necessary capacity
to perform the project and adequate references verifying the quality of
work performed.”
9. For city construction projects (construction of new city facilities,
renovation of existing city facilities or city road construction projects)
over Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) evidence of participation in an
apprentice and training programs applicable to the work to be performed
on the project which are approved by and registered with the United States
Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship and Training or are
reasonable equivalent to such programs.
10. For city construction projects (construction of new city facilities,
renovation of existing facilities or city road construction projects) bidders
must demonstrate a good-faith effort toward providing equal employment
opportunities for persons to work as craftspersons, laborers, workers or
mechanics consistent with the racial, ethnic and gender demographics of
the labor force available in the Illinois Department of Employment
Security Chicago-Naperville-Joliet Metropolitan Division which consists
of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will
counties.”
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Section 2. If any provision, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this ordinance,
or application thereof, to any person or circumstance, shall for any reason be adjudged by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair,
or validate the remainder of this ordinance and the application of such provisions to other
persons or circumstances shall be confined in its operation to the provision, clause, sentence,
paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved with the controversy in which such judgment
shall have been rendered and to the person or circumstance involved. It is hereby declared to be
the legislative intent of the city council that this chapter would have been adopted had such
constitutional or invalid provisions, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part thereof not been
included.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts or ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law. The amendatory provisions of this ordinance shall be
applicable to bids issued after the effective date of this ordinance.
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2011
Passed: March 23, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: March 23, 2011
Published: March 25, 2011
Attest:
s/ Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk
REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to place the
following reports and minutes on file. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Cultural Arts Commission – February 14, 2011
Human Relations Commission – January 4 and February 8, 2011
Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board – January 5 and February 16, 2011
Committee of the Whole – February 23, 2011
City Council – February 23, 2011
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Telecommunications Tax – March, 2011
Disbursement Report
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Schock made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge,
Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
s/ Diane Robertson April 13, 2011
Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved