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VOLUME LXXVI JUNE 22, 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 June 22, 2011, in
the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:22 p.m. The
Invocation was given by Pastor Mark Ahrens from the New Covenant Fellowship Church and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Kaptain.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Absent: Councilmember Dunne.
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 8, 2011, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to approve the
June 8, 2011, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
13th Annual Citizenship Recognition Program
Judge Manuel Barbosa acted as emcee and Richard Reed, an Elgin Community College
citizenship instructor, reviewed the process of becoming a citizen. Ms. Abril Gant and Ms.
Blanca Vargas each spoke about their experiences in the United States and becoming citizens.
Members of the Elgin Choral Union sang two selections. Each new citizen was recognized by
name by Judge Barbosa and they were congratulated by the Mayor, members of Council, as well
as representatives from Keith Farnum and Michael Noland‟s offices.
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RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Terry Gable asked that Council review the Lord‟s Park Task Force recommendations and
requested that they move forward with some of the projects suggested.
Gary Bohlin expressed his concerns about lawfully non-conforming properties, and predatory
and discriminatory zoning tactics.
Chuck Anderson and Jim Hahs, representatives of El gin ALINOE, stated that the program is
currently looking for a permanent facility to house this program.
Laurie Faith Gibson-Aiello would like to see the Council move forward with some of the projects
that have been suggested by the Lord‟s Park Task Force.
BID 11-035 AWARDED TO GROVE MASONRY MAINTENANCE, INC. FOR LORDS
PARK MUSEUM MASONRY REPAIR
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to award a
contract to Grove Masonry Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of $27,000 for masonry repairs at
the Lords Park Museum. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE ANNEXATION
AGREEMENT, AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED DISTRICT ORDINANCE
NO. G40-05, TO PERMIT ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ATTACHED TO THE
PRINCIPAL BUILDING OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES TO ENCROACH INTO THE
REQUIRED REAR YARD SETBACK, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
KNOWN AS EDGEWATER; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2700 BOWES ROAD, BY THE
CITY OF ELGIN, AS APPLICANT, AND PULTE HOME CORPORATION, AS OWNER
(PETITION 10-11)
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing open.
Community Development Director Mylott reviewed the petition and stated the Community
Development Department recommends approval of the petition subject to the conditions outlined
in the memo received by Council. The Planning and Development Commission also
recommended approval subject to conditions.
Eugene Walewski stated he supports this amendment and the Staff recommendations.
Gary Bohlin questioned if City Staff had worked with the residents of the subdivision when
developing this amendment. Mr. Mylott replied in the affirmative.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing closed.
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PETITION 10-11 APPROVED REQUESTING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED
DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. G40-05, TO PERMIT ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
ATTACHED TO THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES TO
ENCROACH INTO THE REQUIRED REAR YARD SETBACK, FOR THE
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS EDGEWATER; PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2700 BOWES ROAD, BY THE CITY OF ELGIN, AS APPLICANT, AND PULTE
HOME CORPORATION, AS OWNER
Community Development Director Mylott stated that in addition to the two conditions outlined
in the memo provided to Council, Lot 608 on Rambling Brook Court should be included in the
amendment changes.
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to approve
Petition 10-11 subject to conditions and with the addition of Lot 608. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
RESOLUTION 11-114 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
LONGITUDINAL PIPELINE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH UNION
PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (LORD STREET SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT)
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-114
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LONGITUDINAL PIPELINE ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
(Lord Street Sewer Separation Project)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that David J. Kaptain, Mayor, and Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute a longitudinal pipeline encroachment agreement on behalf of
the City of Elgin with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Lord Street Sewer Separation
Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
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Presented: June 22, 2011
Adopted: June 22, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-115 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ELGIN
COMMUNITY NETWORK
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, and Steffen. Nays: None. Mayor Kaptain abstained due to a conflict of interest.
Resolution No. 11-115
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO
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 Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute a First Amendment to 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/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: June 22, 2011
Adopted: June 22, 2011
Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
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MOTION TO REMOVE ORDINANCE S8-11 AND G20-11, AS WELL AS
RESOLUTIONS 11-112 AND 11-113 FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to remove
Ordinances Nos. S8-11 and G20-11, as well as Resolution Nos. 11-112 and 11-113. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 11-112 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT (SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH OF ELGIN-1300
SUMMIT STREET)
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Moeller, Powell, Prigge,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Gilliam abstained due to a conflict of
interest.
Resolution No. 11-112
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
(Second Baptist Church of Elgin - 1300 Summit Street)
WHEREAS, the owners of record of certain territory described in Exhibit A, attached
hereto and made a part hereof by reference, desire annexation of said territory to the City of
Elgin; and
WHEREAS, said territory is not a part of any other municipality; and
WHEREAS, no electors reside on the subject territory; and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of Elgin desire to annex said territory
upon certain terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, a proposed annexation agreement has been filed with the City Clerk and a
public hearing has been held after due notice as required by law and all persons appearing and
wishing to testify concerning the proposed annexation agreement have been heard; and
WHEREAS, it is the considered opinion of the corporate authorities of the City of Elgin
that it is in the best interests of the City of Elgin to enter into said annexation agreement as
proposed.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Elgin be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Elgin an annexation agreement in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its passage as provided
by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: June 22, 2011
Adopted: June 22, 2011
Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
ORDINANCE S8-11 PASSED ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF
ELGIN (1300 SUMMIT STREET)
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Moeller, Powell, Prigge,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Gilliam abstained due to a conflict of
interest.
Ordinance No. S8-11
AN ORDINANCE
ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF ELGIN
(1300 Summit Street)
WHEREAS, a petition signed by all the owners of record of certain territory has been
filed with the City Clerk requesting annexation of said territory to the City of Elgin, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, said petition includes therein a statement under oath by all the owners of
record that no electors reside on the subject territory; and
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WHEREAS, said territory is contiguous to the City of Elgin and is not within the
corporate limits of any municipality; and
WHEREAS, legal notices of the intent of the City of Elgin to annex said territory have
been forwarded to all public bodies required to receive said notice in the manner provided by
law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the territory and lands described as follows be and are annexed to and
made a part of the City of Elgin and the boundaries of the City of Elgin be and are hereby
enlarged and extended to include in the corporate boundaries of the City of Elgin said territory:
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 41
North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian property described as follows:
Parcel Two:
Part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 8, Township 41 North, Range 9 East of the Third
Principal Meridian, described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the Southwest ¼ of the
Southwest ¼ of said Section; thence North 88° 48‟ East along the North
Line of the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of said Section, 261.2 feet for
a place of beginning; thence South 1° 33‟ West along a line parallel with
the West Line of said Section, 838.7 feet to the North Line of State Route
58; thence South 89° 29‟ East along said North Line 39.0 feet; thence
North 01° 33‟ East along a line parallel with the West Line of said
Section, 839.87 feet to the North Line of the Southwest ¼ of the
Southwest ¼ of said Section; thence South 88° 48‟ West, along said
North Line 39.0 feet to the place of beginning, in Cook County, Illinois.
Parcel Three;
That part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 8, Township 41 North, Range 9 East of the Third
Principal Meridian, bounded by a line described as follows:
Beginning at the Northwest Corner of the Southwest ¼ said Section 8;
thence North 88° 48‟ East along the North Line of the Southwest ¼ of the
Southwest ¼, 261.2 feet; thence South 01° 33‟ West parallel with the West
Line of said Section 8, 838.7 to the North 89° 29‟ West along said North
right of way line, 261.0 feet to the West Line of Section 8; thence North
01° 33‟ East along the West Line of said Section, 830.9 feet to the place of
beginning, in Cook County, Illinois.
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Parcel Four:
Part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 8, Township 41 North, Range 9 East of The Third
Principal Meridian, described as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the West Line of said Section 8 with
the North right of way line of State Route 58; thence South 89° 29‟ East
along said right of way line of State Route 58; thence South 89° 29‟ East
along said right of way line, 300.0 feet for a place of beginning; thence
South 01° 33‟ East along a line parallel with and 300.0 feet east of the
West line of said Section, 839.87 feet to a point in the north line of the
southwest ¼ of the southwest ¼ of said Section; thence in the South 89°
29‟ East along a line that is parallel with the North right of way line of the
aforesaid State Route 58, 300.0 feet; thence South 01° 33‟ West along a
line parallel with and 600.0 feet east of the West line of said Section,
839.87 feet to the North right of way line of the aforesaid State Route 58;
thence North 89° 29‟ West along said right of way line, 300.0 feet to the
place of beginning, except the East ½ thereof, in Cook County, Illinois,
(Property Commonly Known As 1300 Summit Street).
Section 2. That a certified copy of this ordinance together with an accurate map of
said territories shall be filed with the Recorder of Deeds, Cook County, Illinois.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its
passage in the manner provided by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: June 22, 2011
Passed: June 22, 2011
Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Recorded: June 23, 2011
Published: June 24, 2011
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
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ORDINANCE G20-11 PASSED CLASSIFYING NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY IN
THE PCF PLANNED COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT AND GRANTING AN
AMENDMENT TO PCF ORDINANCE NO. G78-04 (1280 AND 1300 SUMMIT STREET)
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Moeller, Powell, Prigge,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Gilliam abstained due to a conflict of
interest.
Ordinance No. G20-11
AN ORDINANCE
CLASSIFYING NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY IN THE
PCF PLANNED COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT
AND GRANTING AN AMENDMENT TO PCF ORDINANCE No. G78-04
(1280 and 1300 Summit Street)
WHEREAS, the territory herein described as Parcels 2, 3 and 4, commonly known as
1300 Summit Street, have been annexed to the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, written application has been made to classify said territory in the PCF
Planned Community Facility District; and
WHEREAS, written application has been made for an amendment to PCF Ordinance
G78-04 for the property described herein as Parcel 1 and commonly known as 1280 Summit
Street; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Commission conducted a public hearing
after due notice by publication and has submitted its Findings of Fact and recommended
approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin concurs in the Findings and
Recommendation of the Planning and Development Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby adopts the Findings of Fact,
dated November 1, 2010, made by the Planning and Development Commission, a copy of which
is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That Chapter 19.08, Section 19.08.020 entitled “Zoning District Map” of the
Elgin Municipal Code, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended by adding thereto
the following paragraph:
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The boundaries hereinafter laid out in the „Zoning District Map‟, as amended, be and are
hereby altered by including in the PCF Planned Community Facility District the
following described property:
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 41
North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian property described as follows:
Parcel Two:
Part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 8, Township 41 North, Range 9 East of the Third
Principal Meridian, described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼
of said Section; thence North 88° 48‟ East along the North Line of the
Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of said Section, 261.2 feet for a place of
beginning; thence South 1° 33‟ West along a line parallel with the West Line
of said Section, 838.7 feet to the North Line of State Route 58; thence South
89° 29‟ East along said North Line 39.0 feet; thence North 01° 33‟ East along a
line parallel with the West Line of said Section, 839.87 feet to the North Line
of the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of said Section; thence South 88° 48‟
West, along said North Line 39.0 feet to the place of beginning, in Cook
County, Illinois.
Parcel Three;
That part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 8, Township 41 North, Range 9 East of the Third
Principal Meridian, bounded by a line described as follows:
Beginning at the Northwest Corner of the Southwest ¼ said Section 8; thence
North 88° 48‟ East along the North Line of the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest
¼, 261.2 feet; thence South 01° 33‟ West parallel with the West Line of said
Section 8, 838.7 to the North 89° 29‟ West along said North right of way line,
261.0 feet to the West Line of Section 8; thence North 01° 33‟ East along the
West Line of said Section, 830.9 feet to the place of beginning, in Cook
County, Illinois.
Parcel Four:
Part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 8, Township 41 North, Range 9 East of The Third
Principal Meridian, described as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the West Line of said Section 8 with the
North right of way line of State Route 58; thence South 89° 29‟ East along said
right of way line of State Route 58; thence South 89° 29‟ East along said right
of way line, 300.0 feet for a place of beginning; thence South 01° 33‟ East
along a line parallel with and 300.0 feet east of the West line of said Section,
839.87 feet to a point in the north line of the southwest ¼ of the southwest ¼
of said Section; thence in the South 89° 29‟ East along a line that is parallel
with the North right of way line of the aforesaid State Route 58, 300.0 feet;
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thence South 01° 33‟ West along a line parallel with and 600.0 feet east of the
West line of said Section, 839.87 feet to the North right of wa y line of the
aforesaid State Route 58; thence North 89° 29‟ West along said right of way
line, 300.0 feet to the place of beginning, except the East ½ thereof, in Cook
County, Illinois, (Property Commonly Known As 1300 Summit Street).
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby grants the rezoning from R-
3 Single Family Residential District in Cook County to PCF Planned Community Facility
District at 1280 Summit Street which shall be designed, developed, and operated subject to the
following provisions:
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this PCF Planned Community Facility
District is to provide a planned environment for the various types of community
facilities, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.60, Planned Developments. In
general, community facilities provide governmental, recreational, educational,
health, social, religious, and transportation services to the community on a for
profit or a not for profit basis.
B. Supplementary Regulations. Any word or phrase contained herein, followed by
the symbol “[SR]”, shall be subject to the definitions and the additional
interpretive requirements provided in Chapter 19.90, Supplementary Regulations,
of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended. The exclusion of such symbol shall
not exempt such word or phrase from the applicable supplementary regulation.
C. General Provisions. In this PCF District, the use and development of land and
structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.05, General Provisions,
of the Elgin Municipal Code, as may be amended from time to time.
D. Zoning Districts - Generally. In this PCF Planned Community Facility District,
the use and development of land and structures shall be subject to the provisions
of Chapter 19.07, Zoning Districts, as may be amended from time to time.
E. Location and Size of District. PCF Planned Community facility Districts should
be located in substantial conformance to the official comprehensive plan. The
amount of land necessary to constitute a separate PCF District exclusive of rights
of way, but including adjoining land or land directly opposite a right of way shall
not be less than two acres, unless such land is located between any nonresidential
zoning district, and any residence district or an residence conservation district,
which all have frontage on the same block. No departure from the required
minimum size of a planned community facility district shall be granted by the
City Council.
F. Land Use. In this PCF Planned Community Facility District, the use and
development of land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter
19.10, Land Use, of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended. The following land
uses shall be the only permitted uses allowed within this PCF zoning district.
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Municipal Services Division.
1. "Municipal facilities" [SR] (UNCL).
2. "Public parks, recreation, open space" [SR] (UNCL).
Public Administration Division.
3. Public administration (J).
4. Justice, public order, and safety (92).
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate Division.
5. "Development sales office" [SR] (UNCL).
Services Division.
6. Cemeteries including mausoleums and crematories (UNCL).
7. Churches, convents, monasteries, and temples (8661).
8. Colleges, universities, professional schools, and junior colleges (822).
9. Elementary and secondary schools (821).
10. Hospitals (806).
11. Libraries (823).
12. Museums, art galleries and botanical and zoological gardens (841).
13. Nursing and personal care facilities (805).
14. Other schools and educational services (829).
15. Public Libraries (823).
16. Vocational schools (824).
Construction Division.
17. "Contractors office and equipment areas" [SR] (UNCL).
Transportation, Communication and Utilities Division.
18. "Amateur radio antennas" [SR] (UNCL).
19. Branch United States post offices (4311).
20. "Commercial antennas and antenna structures mounted on existing
structures" [SR] (UNCL).
21. "Radio and television antennas" [SR] (UNCL).
22. "Satellite dish antennas" [SR] (UNCL).
23. "Treatment, transmission, and distribution facilities: poles, wires, cables,
conduits, laterals, vaults, pipes, mains, and valves" [SR] (UNCL).
24. United States post offices (431).
Miscellaneous Uses Division.
25. "Fences and walls" [SR] (UNCL).
26. "Loading facilities" [SR] (UNCL), exclusively "accessory" [SR], subject
to the provisions of Chapter 19.47, Off Street Loading.
27. "Parking lots" [SR] (UNCL), exclusively "accessory" [SR] to a use
allowed in the zoning district, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.45,
Off Street Parking.
28. "Parking structures" [SR] (UNCL), exclusively "accessory" [SR] to a use
allowed in the zoning district, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.45,
Off Street Parking.
29. "Refuse collection area" [SR].
30. "Storage Tanks" [SR] (UNCL).
31. "Signs" [SR] (UNCL), subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.50, Signs.
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32. "Temporary uses" [SR] (UNCL).
33. "Accessory structures" [SR] (UNCL) to the permitted uses allowed in the
CF Community Facility District, subject to the provisions of Section
19.12.500, Accessory Structures and Buildings.
34. "Accessory uses" [SR] (UNCL) to the permitted uses allowed in the CF
Community Facility District, subject to the provisions of Section
19.10.400, Component Land Uses.
In this PCF zoning district, the use of land and structures shall be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19.10, Land Use of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as
amended. The following enumerated “land uses” [SR] shall be the only land uses
allowed as a “conditional use” [SR] in this PCF District:
Services Division.
1. Arenas, sports fields, and stadiums (UNCL).
2. Child day care services (835).
3. Family residential care facility [SR] (8361).
4. Individual and family social services (832).
5. "Institutional child day care services" [SR] (8351).
6. Job training and vocational rehabilitation service.
7. Residential care facility [SR] (8361).
8. Social services not elsewhere classified (839).
9. Sporting and recreational camps (7032).
Mining Division.
10. "Temporary mining" [SR] (UNCL).
Transportation, Communication and Utilities Division.
11. Airports (45).
12. "Conditional commercial antennas and antenna structures mounted on
existing structures" [SR] (UNCL).
13. "Conditional Commercial Antenna Tower" [SR] (UNCL).
14. Electric power generation (UNCL).
15. Fixed facilities, and inspection and weighing services for motor vehicle
transportation (4785).
16. Heliports (458).
17. Local and suburban passenger transportation operators (411).
18. Local and suburban transit and interurban highway passenger
transportation facilities for passenger boarding (417).
19. Local and suburban transit and interurban highway passenger
transportation facilities for terminal yards or for the parking, storage,
maintenance or servicing of vehicles or equipment necessary for the use
served (417).
20. "Other radio and television antennas" [SR] (UNCL).
21. Other railroad facilities including terminal yards (401).
22. "Other satellite dish antennas" [SR] (UNCL).
23. Pipelines, except natural gas (461).
24. Railroad operators (401).
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25. Railroad stations (401).
26. Railroad tracks (401).
27. Refuse systems (4953).
28. Rental of railroad cars (474).
29. School bus operators' offices (415).
30. Sewerage systems (4952).
31. Transportation services not elsewhere classified (4789).
32. "Treatment, transmission, and distribution facilities: equipment,
equipment buildings, towers, exchanges, substations, regulators" [SR]
(UNCL).
33. Water supply (494).
34. Water transportation (44).
Miscellaneous Uses Division.
35. "Commercial operations yards" [SR] (UNCL).
36. "Master signage plan" [SR], subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.50,
Signs.
37. "Parking lots" [SR] (UNCL), subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.45,
Off-Street Parking.
38. "Parking structures" [SR] (UNCL).
39. "Planned developments" [SR] on a "zoning lot" [SR] containing less than
two acres of land, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.60, Planned
Developments.
40. "Accessory structures" [SR] (UNCL) to the conditional uses allowed in
the CF Community Facility District, subject to the provisions of Section
19.12.500, Accessory Structures and Buildings.
41. "Accessory uses" [SR] (UNCL) to the conditional uses allowed in the CF
Community Facility District, subject to the provisions of Section
19.10.400, Component Land Uses.
G. Site Design. In this PCF Planned General District, the use and development of
land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Section 19.12, Site
Design, of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended. The development of land and
structures shall be in substantial conformance with the following:
1. Substantial conformance to the Preliminary Site Plan and
Landscape Plan prepared by Shive-Hattery and dated June 8, 2004.
Additional Conditions:
1. Substantial conformance to the Site Plan, Sheet SP-1prepared by
Webster, McGrath & Ahlberg, Ltd. and dated October 22, 2010.
2. Substantial conformance with the Statement of Purpose and
Conformance dated October 13, 2010 submitted by Pastor
Nathaniel Edmond.
3. Substantial conformance with the Final Engineering Plans
prepared by Webster, McGrath & Ahlberg, Ltd., dated November
16, 2010 and last revised May 27, 2011.
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4. Substantial conformance with the Landscape Plan Sheet L-1 dated
November 16, 2010 and revised March 9, 2011.
5. Substantial conformance with the Plat of Annexation dated
October 1, 2010.
6. Compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
H. Off Street Parking. In this PCF Planned Community Facility District, off street
parking shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.45, Off Street Parking, of
the Elgin Municipal Code, as may be amended, except as provided within this
section.
I. Off Street Loading. In this PCF Planned Community Facility District, off street
loading shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.47, Off Street Loading, as
may be amended from time to time.
J. Signs. In this PCF Planned Community Facility District, signs shall be subject to
the provisions of 19.50, Signs, as may be amended from time to time.
K. Planned Developments. In this PCF Planned Community Facility District, the
use and development of the land and structures shall be subject to the provisions
of Chapter 19.60, Planned Developments, as may be amended from time to time.
A conditional use for a planned development may be requested by an individual
lot or property owner for a zoning lot without requiring an amendment to this PCF
zoning district and without necessitating that all other property owners authorize
such an application.
L. Conditional Uses. In this PCF Planned Community facility District, application
for conditional uses shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.65,
Conditional Uses, as may be amended from time to time. A conditional use may
be requested by an individual property owner for a zoning lot without requiring an
amendment to this PCF zoning district and without necessitating that all other
property owners authorize such an application.
M. Variations. In this PCF Planned General Industrial District, application for
variation shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.70, Variations, as may
be amended from time to time. A variation may be requested by an individual
property owner for a zoning lot without requiring an amendment to this PCF
zoning district and without necessitating that all other property owners authorize
such an application.
N. Appeals. Any requirement, determination, or interpretation associated with the
administration and enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance may be
appealed subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.75, Appeals, as may be amended
from time to time.
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O. Buildings – Required Improvements. In addition to building improvements
required by Title 16 of the Elgin Municipal Code, the following shall also be
required:
1. Substantial conformance to the Statement of Purpose and Conformance, submitted by the Second Baptist Church.
2. All future buildings, or building additions, shall require an amendment to
this PCF District.
3. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its
passage in the manner provided by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: June 22, 2011
Passed: June 22, 2011
Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Recorded: June 23, 2011
Published: June 24, 2011
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-113 ADOPTED APPROVING SITE PLAN FOR SECOND BAPTIST
CHURCH OF ELGIN
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Moeller, Powell, Prigge,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Gilliam abstained due to a conflict of
interest.
Resolution No. 11-113
RESOLUTION
APPROVING SITE PLAN FOR SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH OF ELGIN
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS ,
that it hereby approves the site plan prepared by Webster, McGrath & Ahlberg Ltd. dated
October 22, 2010, for Second Baptist Church of Elgin.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
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Presented: June 22, 2011
Adopted: June 22, 2011
Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Gilliam, to pass Ordinance Nos. G21-11 and G22-11 and adopt Resolution Nos. 11-103 through
11-111 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 11-103 ADOPTED ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE RATES ON
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-103
RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE RATES
ON PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq. entitled "AN ACT regulating wages of laborers,
mechanics, and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city or any
public body or any political subdivision or by any one under contract for public works." requires
that any public body awarding any contract for public work, or otherwise undertaking any public
works as defined herein, shall ascertain the general prevailing hourly rate of wages for
employees engaged in such work; and
WHEREAS, said Act further provides that if the public body desires that the Department
of Labor ascertain the prevailing rate of wages, it shall notify the Department of Labor to
ascertain the general prevailing wage rate; and
WHEREAS, at the request of the City of Elgin the Department of Labor h as determined
the prevailing rate of wages for construction work in Cook and Kane Counties in the State of
Illinois.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the determination of the prevailing wages as made by the
Department of Labor, copies of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference,
are adopted by the City of Elgin.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all contracts for public work of the City of Elgin
shall include a stipulation to the effect that not less than the prevailing rate of wages as found by
the Department of Labor shall be paid to all laborers, workers and mechanics performing work
under the contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all contract bonds for public works shall include a
provision to guarantee the faithful performance of the prevailing wage clause as provided by
contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the prevailing wage rate as established by
the Department of Labor shall be publicly posted and kept available for inspection by any
interested party.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply
to the prevailing hourly rate of wages in the locality for employment other than public works
construction as defined in the Act, and that the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized to file a
certified copy of this resolution with the Secretary of State Index Division and the Department of
Labor of the State of Illinois.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: June 22, 2011
Adopted: June 22, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-104 ADOPTED APPROVING THE CITY OF ELGIN AUTOMATED
EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) GRANT PROGRAM
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 11-104
RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE CITY OF ELGIN
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) GRANT PROGRAM
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that it hereby approves the City of Elgin Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Grant Program
as outlined in the attached grant program documentation.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: June 22, 2011
Adopted: June 22, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-105 ADOPTED (SUPPLEMENTAL) FOR MAINTENANCE OF
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY
CODE (2007 MOTOR FUEL TAX)
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 11-105 IS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK‟S OFFICE.
RESOLUTION 11-106 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH MESIROW INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. FOR INSURANCE BROKER AND
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 11-106
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
MESIROW INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. FOR
INSURANCE BROKER AND CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, and Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Mesirow
Insurance Services, Inc. for insurance broker and consulting services in connection with risk
management programs, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: June 22, 2011
Adopted: June 22, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-107 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH TISCHLERBISE FOR A COST-OF-SERVICE ANALYSIS TO ESTABLISH
USER FEES
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-107
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH TISCHLERBISE FOR A COST-OF-SERVICE ANALYSIS
TO ESTABLISH USER FEES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, and Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with TischlerBise
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for a cost-of-service analysis to establish user fees, a copy of which is attached hereto and made
a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: June 22, 2011
Adopted: June 22, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-108 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE ISLAMIC MISSION AND MOSQUE, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF BURIAL
SPACES AT BLUFF CITY CEMETERY
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-108
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE ISLAMIC MISSION AND MOSQUE, INC.
FOR PURCHASE OF BURIAL SPACES AT BLUFF CITY CEMETERY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that David J. Kaptain, Mayor, and Diane Robertson, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized
and directed to execute an Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Islamic Mission
and Mosque, Inc. for the purchase of burial spaces at Bluff City Cemetery, a c opy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
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Presented: June 22, 2011
Adopted: June 22, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-109 ADOPTED APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-109
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Brendan Morse be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Elgin Heritage Commission,
for a term to expire May 1, 2014.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that James Halik be and is hereby reappointed as a
member of the Elgin Heritage Commission, for a term that expires May 1, 2014.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: June 22, 2011
Adopted: June 22, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 11-110 ADOPTED APPOINTING KIMBERLY A. DEWIS AS CITY
CLERK OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 11-110
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING KIMBERLY A. DEWIS AS CITY CLERK
OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, a vacancy has been created in the office of City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council concur in the appointment of
Kimberly A. Dewis as City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Kimberly A. Dewis be and is hereby appointed to the office of City
Clerk of the City of Elgin with all power, authority and duty of the office of City Clerk as
established by the statutes of the State of Illinois and ordinances of the City of Elgin.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: June 22, 2011
Adopted: June 22, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
RESOLUTION 11-111 ADOPTED REAPPOINTING COLLEEN LAVERY AS CITY
TREASURER OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 11-111
RESOLUTION
REAPPOINTING COLLEEN LAVERY AS CITY TREASURER
OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, Colleen Lavery has heretofore been appointed City Treasurer of the City of
Elgin, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council concur in the reappointment of
Colleen Lavery as City Treasurer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Colleen Lavery be and is hereby reappointed to the office of City
Treasurer of the City of Elgin with all power, authority and duty of the office of City Treasurer,
as established by the statutes of the State of Illinois and ordinances of the City of Elgin.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: June 22, 2011
Adopted: June 22, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
ORDINANCE G21-11 PASSED AMENDING CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS
WITHIN THE CITY OF ELGIN
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G21-11
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF ELGIN
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
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Section 1. That Chapter 11.60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and
is hereby further amended by deleting from the list of streets where parking is pro hibited under
Section 11.60.050O the following:
Street Side Area/Time of Restriction
Cookane Avenue West Jay Street to Hastings Street, between the hours
of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on school days.
Section 2. That Chapter 11.60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and
is hereby further amended by adding to the list of streets where parking is prohibited under
Section 11.60.050O the following:
Street Side Area/Time of Restriction
Cookane Avenue West Between Hastings Street and Jay Street
Congress Street South Between George Street and Illinois Avenue
Lessenden Place Both Entirety
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of 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 ten days after its passage
in the manner provided by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: June 22, 2011
Passed: June 22, 2011
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: June 23, 2011
Published: June 24, 2011
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
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ORDINANCE G22-11 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 2.20 OF THE ELGIN
MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY OFFICERS”
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G22-11
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.20 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED,
ENTITLED “RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY OFFICERS”
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise
any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.20 of the Elgin Municipal Code provides for residency
requirements for certain city officers and employees; and
WHEREAS, the city council has determined that it is necessary and desirable to amend
certain provisions of the residency requirements; and
WHEREAS, residency requirements for city officers and employees pertain 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 2.20.020 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Residency Required” be and is hereby further amended to read as follows:
“2.20.020: RESIDENCY REQUIRED:
The following listing of full time officers and employees, employed now or
hereinafter by the city, shall be required as a condition of their continued
employment to maintain their bona fide residence and their principal place of
abode within the corporate city limits of the city of Elgin: city manager,
corporation counsel, fire chief, police chief, assistant city managers, community
development director, chief financial officer, public services director, , , human
resources director, , economic development director, parks and recreation
director, public works director, water director, information technology services
director, police deputy chiefs, assistant fire chiefs, budget and purchasing officer,
building maintenance superintendent and city clerk.”
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Section 2. That Section 2.20.030 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Establishment” be and is hereby further amended to read as follows:
“2.20.030: ESTABLISHMENT:
All full time officers and employees of the city named in this chapter shall
establish residency within twenty-four (24) months following original
appointment whether or not probationary, or employment or promotion to an
office or position for which a different residence is required by this chapter.
Extensions of time in which to establish residency, or temporary exceptions to
residency as required by this chapter, may be granted in the discretion of the city
manager for a period not to exceed an additional thirty-six (36) months, upon
written application and, where there are practical difficulties or particular
hardship in establishing residency within the time provided or in maintaining
residency as otherwise provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that
a full-time officer or employee of the city named in this chapter establishes a new
bona fide residence and principal place of abode during either the twenty-four
(24) month period or the thirty-six (36) month period referred to in this section,
the additional time period for the officer or employee to establish residency within
the corporate limits of the City of Elgin shall be deemed terminated and such
employee shall immediately thereafter be subject to the residency requirement
within the corporate limits of the City of Elgin as provided for in section 2.20.020
hereof.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of 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 in the
manner provided by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: June 22, 2011
Passed: June 22, 2011
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: June 23, 2011
Published: June 24, 2011
Attest:
s/ Jennifer Quinton
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk
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REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to place the
following reports and minutes on file. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam,
Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Cultural Arts Commission Minutes – May 9, 2011
Heritage Design Review Subcommittee Minutes – April 26, 2011 and May 10, 2011
Committee of the Whole Minutes – May 25, 2011
City Council Minutes – May 25, 2011
Disbursement Report
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
s/ Jennifer Quinton July 13, 2011
Jennifer Quinton, Acting City Clerk Date Approved