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HomeMy WebLinkAboutp - August 24, 2011 CC352 AUGUST 24, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 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 August 24, 2011, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:18 p.m. The Invocation was given by Reverend Jon Pierre Badle from the Second Baptist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Reporter Mike Danahey. ROLL CALL Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 10, 2011, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve the August 10, 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 Don’t Text and Drive Proclamation Police Chief Jeff Swoboda introduced Dave Strahl, of AT&T, and Karen Fox, of School District U-46, who presented information regarding the campaign Don’t Text and Drive. Mr. Strahl showed a video produced by AT&T called ―The Last Text‖. Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, mobile phone usage, particularly for text messaging, has grown enormously over the last decade; and WHEREAS, the International Telecommunication Union has reported that the number of text messages sent worldwide has tripled over the past three years to reach a staggering 6.1 trillion in 2010 with nearly 200,000 text messages sent every second; and VOLUME LXXVI AUGUST 24, 2011 353 WHEREAS, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2009, 5,474 people were killed on U.S. roadways and an estimated 448,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes that involved distracted driving; and WHEREAS, the Illinois Secretary of State reports that using a cell phone or texting while driving increases the chances of getting into a crash by at least 400 percent and is equivalent to having a blood alcohol level of the legal limit of .08 percent; and WHEREAS, the age group with the greatest proportion of distracted drivers is under twenty years of age with 86 percent of teenagers having admitted to engaging in distracted driving behaviors and 28 percent having admitted to texting while driving; and WHEREAS, a recent survey referenced by the Illinois Tollway indicated that 40 percent of Tollway customers were unaware that texting while driving is illegal; and WHEREAS, AT&T’s ―Texting and Driving—It Can Wait‖ campaign challenges Illinois high school students to become familiar with the dangers of texting while driving by watching ―The Last Text‖ documentary, and encourages those students to take the ―Texting and Driving— It Can Wait‖ pledge; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin supports public outreach efforts to increase public awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Elgin, does hereby encourage all public and private high schools to take the AT&T ―Texting and Driving—It Can Wait‖ pledge. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 24th day of August, 2011. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain Mayor Councilmember Richard Dunne’s 50th Birthday Proclamation Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Councilmember Richard Dunne was born on September 1, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, graduated from high school in 1979, and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Service Management from Southern Illinois University; and AUGUST 24, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 354 WHEREAS, He has been married to his lovely wife Judy Dunne for over 28 years and together they have three beautiful daughters, Erin, Shannon and Carolyn; and WHEREAS, Councilmember Dunne is a 30-year veteran of the United States Air Force Reserves and retired in 2010 as Chief Master Sergeant; and WHEREAS, Councilmember Dunne is a vital member of the Elgin community, serving as a Lieutenant in the Fire Department and member of the city council since 2009; WHEREAS, In the year of councilmember Dunne’s birth, the cost of a first class postage stamp was 4 cents, minimum wage was $1.15 an hour, Frito corn chips first appeared on supermarket shelves, Barbie got a boyfriend when Ken was introduced, ―Mister Ed‖ debuted on television, the Best Picture of the Year was ―West Side Story‖ and ―Moon River‖ by Henry Mancini won Record of the Year; and WHEREAS, Also in 1961, the New York Yankees triumphed in the World Series, the Green Bay Packers topped the NFL, and the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup; and WHEREAS, Councilman Dunne is joined in celebrating 50 years with George Stephanopoulos, Eddie Murphy, George Clooney, President Barack Obama and Leif Garrett. NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois, do hereby honor and proclaim September 1, 2011, as Councilmember Richard Dunne Day in Elgin and wish him a very happy 50th birthday. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 24th Day of August, 2011 s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain Mayor RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT Douglas Buczkowski commented on the parking and sidewalk conditions on Tennyson Court. He asked the City to consider building sidewalks on Tennyson Court. Chuck Keysor, of the Elgin Octave, commented on economic development and the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce’s track record regarding economic development in the area. David and Ophelia Webb expressed concerns about door to door solicitors. Jeffrey Meyer outlined recent incidents regarding residential sewer back up after a recent rain storm. VOLUME LXXVI AUGUST 24, 2011 355 Greg Meyer addressed the Council regarding a recent residential sewer back up he experienced in his home. He asked that there be a resolution to this problem. Anthony Nance attended the Budget Task Force meetings and questioned their effectiveness. He suggested other items that the Task Force should consider during their budget review process. Councilmember Gilliam provided tax information to Mr. Nance comparing the City of Elgin’s rate to comparable cities in the area. Councilmember Gilliam noted that Elgin’s rate was the lowest of the three communities. Bill Richoz expressed concerns about a potential access road from Bluff City Boulevard to Dixon Avenue. He suggested a potential alternative of an access road from Hammond Street. Mike Butirro asked that the Council look at a change to the code with regards to the door to door solicitors. Rick Kozal outlined the ordinance regarding door to door solicitations and the process required to be allowed to solicit door to door, including a background check. He also noted that a ban of the practice would likely be deemed unconstitutional. He mentioned that posting a sign prohibiting solicitors from approaching is an option for residents. Mike Origer, organizer of Brew Fest, noted the success of the recent Brew Fest and presented a donation in the amount of $21,311 to the Boys and Girls Club. Roy Champman asked that during the budget discussions that the Council not increase real estate taxes. BID 11-045 AWARDED TO GRAYBAR ELECTRIC FOR PURCHASE OF STREETLIGHT MATERIAL TO MAINTAIN CITY STREETLIGHT INFRASTRUCTURE Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Prigge, to award the streetlight material bid to Graybar Electric for $119,000 to maintain city streetlight infrastructure. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. AUGUST 24, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 356 PETITION 24-10 APPROVED REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2005 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND DESIGN GUIDELINES, TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE, THE NATIONAL STREET STATION AREA PLAN; BY THE CITY OF ELGIN AS APPLICANT Community Development Director Mylott introduced Chuck Hanlon from Land Vision. Mr. Hanlon provided a brief presentation regarding the area plan. The Council was complimentary of the finished plan and the process through which the plan was developed. Mayor Kaptain emphasized that this plan was a long range planning tool. City Manager Sean Stegall noted that 80% of the cost of this plan is covered by RTA. Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve Petition 24-10 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. PETITION 16-11 TABLED REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE AB AREA BUSINESS DISTRICT, TO PERMIT VARIOUS ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600 BIG TIMBER ROAD BY SERVANDO AND OLGA RODRIGUEZ AND MATEO AND IRIS PORTILLO, AS APPLICANTS, AND SEIGLE INVESTMENTS, LLC-BIG TIMBER SERIES, AS OWNER Community Development Director Mylott informed the Council that there are issues that City Staff needed to study and receive clarification on regarding this item. He noted that the petitioners were aware of the situation and were in favor of delaying discussion until the next Council meeting. Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to table Petition 16-11 until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. PETITION 17-11 APPROVED REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE PGI PLANNED GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TO PERMIT THE PROCESSING AND PACKAGING OF MEAT PRODUCTS; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 BIRD STREET; BY ALLONCO INC., AS APPLICANT, AND JOE MARCHEWKA, AS OWNER Community Development Director Mylott provided background information regarding the proposed Conditional Use. Mayor Kaptain inquired about the volume of meat products to be processed. The applicant, Joe Marchewka stated currently 2,000 pounds would be processed. VOLUME LXXVI AUGUST 24, 2011 357 Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to approve Petition 17-11 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. PETITION 18-11(A) APPROVED REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19, ZONING, OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO LAND USES WITHIN THE CC1 AND CC2 CENTER CITY DISTRICTS; BY THE CITY OF ELGIN AS APPLICANT TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE SUCH THAT UPPER FLOOR APARTMENT DWELLINGS ARE CLASSIFIED AS PERMITTED USES WITHIN THE CC1 AND CC2 CENTER CITY ZONING DISTRICTS Community Development Director Mylott stated that the request was generated to change the upper floor apartment dwellings from a conditional use to a permitted use. He believes allowing this change would generate downtown redevelopment. Also, there would be more patrons at the businesses and it would help in the area of crime prevention. Councilmember Dunne asked about potential life safety code issues and the 600 square foot unit size. Mr. Mylott explained that the units do not exist currently so they would need to meet the current codes. He noted that the square footage was based on other zoning districts where the upper floor apartment dwellings are a permitted use. Councilmember Moeller inquired if there could be a lease requirement of six months or more to help prevent single room occupancy (SRO) or a hotel/motel type setting. Mr. Mylott noted that the current definition of hotel/motel covered any short term leasing issues. Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve Petition 18-11(a) subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. PETITION 18-11(B) APPROVED REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19, ZONING, OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO LAND USES WITHIN THE CC1 AND CC2 CENTER CITY DISTRICTS; BY THE CITY OF ELGIN AS APPLICANT AMEND THE TEXT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE SUCH THAT BOUTIQUE-SIZED USED MERCHANDISE STORES ARE CLASSIFIED AS PERMITTED USES WITHIN THE CC1 AND CC2 CENTER CITY ZONING DISTRICTS Community Development Director Mylott stated that the request was generated to change the boutique sized used merchandise stores from a conditional use to a permitted use. Mr. Mylott noted the following requirements for a permitted use: a unit is to be 3,500 square foot or less, no more that five vendors, selling no weapons of any type, and donations only accepted during business hours. AUGUST 24, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 358 Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve Petition 18-11(b) subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. ORDINANCE G31-11 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 6.06 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS” Councilmember Powell noted she was excited for this change and that Elgin’s downtown is offering these types of services. Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to pass the following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Ordinance No. G31-11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6.06 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED ―ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS‖ BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled ―Alcoholic Liquor Dealers‖ be and is hereby further amended by further amending Section 6.06.040, entitled ―License Classes; Fees‖ to adding the following new subsection to read as follows: ―AA. Class X: For the incidental retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises specified for establishments consisting of a full-service salon, subject to the following restrictions and conditions: 1. A full-service salon qualifying for this license shall be kept, used and maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a full-service salon and regularly provide for services customarily offered at a full-service salon, including salon services such as hair styling and coloring, facials, skin treatments, make-up, manicures, pedicures and massage services. 2. Alcoholic liquors authorized for sale pursuant to a Class X license sh all be limited to beer, wine, champagne and martinis. A licensee holding a Class X license may sell or permit to be sold alcoholic liquors Monday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. All liquor service shall be by the drink only. The sale of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to sales in conjunction with the promotion of other salon services at the salon and sale of VOLUME LXXVI AUGUST 24, 2011 359 alcoholic liquor shall be limited to customers of the salon who are simultaneously purchasing salon services. No more than two alcoholic beverages shall be sold to an individual customer on any day. 3. The alcoholic liquor authorized to be sold by the Class X liquor license shall not be displayed or stored on open shelf space in the public portion of the licensed premises and shall not be visible from the exterior of the licensed premises. There also shall be no exterior signage on any premises issued a Class X liquor license indicating or advertising the sale of alcoholic liquor. 4. The test to determine whether the sale of alcoholic liquor is incidental to the primary business of a full-service salon shall be a comparison of the gross revenue derived by the licensee from the sale of alcoholic liquor to the gross revenue obtained by the licensee from the sale of salon services during the period in which the license is granted. For the purposes of this section, ―gross revenue‖ shall be defined as the total amount of cash or other consideration, including all taxes collected, received by the licensee as a result of the transfer of goods, or the provision of services to another. It shall be a condition to the renewal of a Class X license that, for the license period immediately preceding the proposed renewal, that the licensee’s gross revenue from the sale of alcoholic liquor authorized to be sold by the Class X liquor license does not exceed five percent (5%) of the licensee’s gross revenue from the sale of salon services in the ordinary course of business by the licensee. The licensee shall maintain adequate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards which shall clearly indicate gross revenue from the sale of alcoholic liquor separately from the gross revenue for the sale of salon services. The licensee shall make such books and records available for inspection by the local liquor control commission or its designee. Such inspection may be conducted during normal business hours on the licensed premises or at such other location as the city is directed by the local liquor control commission. 5. The license fee per year is Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). Section 2. That Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled ―Alcoholic Liquor Dealers‖ be and is hereby further amended by further amending Section 6.06.050, entitled ―Licenses; Number To Be Issued‖ to add the following new subsection to read as follows: ―The number of Class X licenses shall not exceed one (1) in number.‖ Section 3. That Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled ―Alcoholic Liquor Dealers‖ be and is hereby amended by amending subparagraph A of Section 6.06.115, entitled ―Basset Training Requirements,‖ to read as follows: AUGUST 24, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 360 ―For licenses effective on or after May 1, 1990, the original or renewal application for a Class A, AA, A-1, B, B-1, C, C-1, D, E, E-1, E-2, F, F-1, G, J. K, N, N-1, O, P, R, R-1, S, T, U, and X license shall be accompanied with proof of completion of a State certified Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Service Education and Training Program‖ (BASSET) for all persons who serve or sell alcoholic beverages pursuant to that license.‖ Section 4. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed. Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage and publication in the manner provided by law. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: August 24, 2011 Passed: August 24, 2011 Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Recorded: August 24, 2011 Published: August 26, 2011 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk CONSENT AGENDA By unanimous consent, Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to pass Ordinance No. G30-11 and adopt Resolution Nos. 11-144 through 11-155 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 11-144 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN PROVIDENCE UNIT 1A SUBDIVISION Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. VOLUME LXXVI AUGUST 24, 2011 361 Resolution No. 11-144 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN PROVIDENCE UNIT 1A SUBDIVISION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City of Elgin hereby accepts for ownership and maintenance the public improvements in the Providence Unit 1A Subdivision which include sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, pavement, sidewalk, street lights, signs, parkway trees, bicycle path and their appurtenances within the public right-of-way and will add the following city-maintained facilities: approximately 394 lineal feet of 8-inch water main; 2,436 lineal feet of 12-inch water main; six, 8-inch valves in 4-foot vaults; three, 12-inch valves in 5-foot vaults; thirteen fire hydrants; 212 lineal feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer; 2,043 lineal feet of 20-inch sanitary sewer; twelve sanitary manholes; 145 lineal feet of 10-inch storm sewer; 864 lineal feet of 12-inch storm sewer; 1,055 lineal feet of 15-inch storm sewer; 319 lineal feet of 18-inch storm sewer; 382 lineal feet of 24- inch storm sewer; 117 lineal feet of 30-inch storm sewer; 683 lineal feet of 42-inch storm sewer; 31 catch basins; 21 storm manholes; two, 12-inch flared end section; one, 30-inch flared end section; twelve street lights; seven street signs; 3,811 lineal feet of improved street (including curb and gutter, parkway and sidewalk on both sides of the street); and, 2,106 lineal feet of recreational path. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: August 24, 2011 Adopted: August 24, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 11-145 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN PROVIDENCE UNIT 1B SUBDIVISION Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. AUGUST 24, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 362 Resolution No. 11-145 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN PROVIDENCE UNIT 1B SUBDIVISION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City of Elgin hereby accepts for ownership and maintenance the public improvements in the Providence Unit 1B Subdivision which include sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, pavement, sidewalk, street lights, signs, parkway trees, and their appurtenances within the public right-of-way and will add the following city-maintained facilities: approximately 1,854 lineal feet of 8-inch water main; four 8-inch valves in 4-foot vaults; six fire hydrants; 1,373 lineal feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer; eleven sanitary manholes: 55 lineal feet of 10 -inch storm sewer; 195 lineal feet of 12-inch storm sewer; 144 lineal feet of 15-inch storm sewer; 340 lineal feet of 18- inch storm sewer; 696 lineal feet of 36-inch storm sewer; nine catch basins; eight storm manholes; five street lights; eleven street signs; and, 1,100 lineal feet of improved street (including curb and gutter, parkway and sidewalk on both sides of the street). s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: August 24, 2011 Adopted: August 24, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 11-146 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN PROVIDENCE UNIT 1C SUBDIVISION Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. VOLUME LXXVI AUGUST 24, 2011 363 Resolution No. 11-146 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN PROVIDENCE UNIT 1C SUBDIVISION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City of Elgin hereby accepts for ownership and maintenance the public improvements in the Providence Unit 1C Subdivision which include sanitary sewer, water main, one section of storm sewer and their appurtenances and will add the following city-maintained facilities: approximately 2,314 lineal feet of 8-inch water main; four, 8-inch valves in 4-foot vaults; twelve fire hydrants; 1,969 lineal feet of 8 -inch sanitary sewer; thirteen sanitary manholes; 25 lineal feet of 30-inch storm sewer; and, two street signs. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: August 24, 2011 Adopted: August 24, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 11-147 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN SHADOW HILL UNIT 1 SUBDIVISION Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Resolution No. 11-147 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN SHADOW HILL UNIT 1 SUBDIVISION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City of Elgin hereby accepts for ownership and maintenance the public improvements in the Shadow Hill Unit 1 Subdivision which include a lift station, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, pavement, sidewalk, street lights, signs parkway trees, bicycle path and their AUGUST 24, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 364 appurtenance within the public right-of-way and will add the following city-maintained facilities: approximately 13,829 lineal feet of 8-inch water main; 2,894 lineal feet of 12-inch water main; 2,203 lineal feet of 20-inch water main; thirty-two 8-inch valves in 4-foot vaults; five 12-inch valves in 5-foot vaults; one 20-inch valve in a 6-foot vault; 60 fire hydrants; 15,009 lineal feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer; 932 lineal feet of 10-inch sanitary sewer; 372 lineal feet of 12-inch sanitary sewer; 50 sanitary manholes; 8,405 lineal feet of 12-inch storm sewer; 1,642 lineal feet of 15-inch storm sewer; 1,823 lineal feet of 18-inch storm sewer; 915 lineal feet of 21-inch storm sewer; 906 lineal feet of 24-inch storm sewer; 193 lineal feet of 30-inch storm sewer; 888 lineal feet of 36-inch storm sewer; 438 lineal feet of 42-inch storm sewer; 134 catch basins; 74 storm manholes; one, 18-inch flared end section; 60 street lights; 73 street signs; 18,141 lineal feet of improved street (including curb and gutter, parkway and sidewalk on both sides of the street); 2,650 lineal feet of recreational path; and, a lift station consisting of two submersible dry-pit sewage pumps in a 10-foot concrete pit with a 120-volt, three-phase, 60 hertz electric system and a 10-foot wet well. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: August 24, 2011 Adopted: August 24, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 11-148 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FOURTH AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH R.K. JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A CARROLL ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2006 CSO NPDES PERMIT COMPLIANCE PROJECT Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. VOLUME LXXVI AUGUST 24, 2011 365 Resolution No. 11-148 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FOURTH AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH R.K. JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A CARROLL ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2006 CSO NPDES PERMIT COMPLIANCE PROJECT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute Fourth Amendment Agreement with R.K. Johnson & Associates, Inc. d/b/a Carroll Engineering & Associates on behalf of the City of Elgin in connection with the 2006 CSO NPDES Permit Compliance Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: August 24, 2011 Adopted: August 24, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 11-149 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR 2011 ARC-FLASH STUDY AND RELATED SERVICES Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Resolution No. 11-149 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR 2011 ARC-FLASH STUDY AND RELATED SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Burns & AUGUST 24, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 366 McDonnell Engineering Company for 2011 Arc-Flash Study and Related Services, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: August 24, 2011 Adopted: August 24, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 11-150 ADOPTED APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Resolution No. 11-150 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Roman Castillo and Carl Ferron be and are hereby appointed as a members of the Parks and Recreation Board, for terms that expire on May 1, 2014. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Carl Missele and Siobhan Cottone be and are hereby reappointed as a members of the Parks and Recreation Board, for terms t hat expire on May 1, 2015. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Tricia Dieringer be and is hereby appointed as the Chair of the Image Advisory Commission, for a term that expires May 1, 2014. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Winifried Cooper Jr. and Herbert Gross be and are hereby appointed as a members of the Image Advisory Commission, for terms that expire on May 1, 2013. VOLUME LXXVI AUGUST 24, 2011 367 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Susan McIntyre, Matt Iverson, Michael Murschell, and Chandler Swan be and are hereby appointed as a members of the Image Advisory Commission, for terms that expire on May 1, 2014. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Karri Klemmer be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Cultural Arts Commission, for a term that expires May 1, 2014. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Joan Hartmann and Joseph Vassello be and are hereby appointed as a members of the Cultural Arts Commission, for terms that expire on May 1, 2013. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jeff Grosser be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Cultural Arts Commission, for a term that expires May 1, 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Richard Dunne be and is hereby appointed as an ex officio member of the Cultural Arts Commission, for a term that expires November 1, 2011. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: August 24, 2011 Adopted: August 24, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 11-151 ADOPTED ADOPTING CITY OF ELGIN SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. AUGUST 24, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 368 Resolution No. 11-151 RESOLUTION ADOPTING CITY OF ELGIN SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby adopts the City of Elgin Sustainability Action Plan dated August 2011, a copy of which is attached. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: August 24, 2011 Adopted: August 24, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk ORDINANCE G30-11 PASSED ESTABLISHING A SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to pass the following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Ordinance No. G30-11 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit pursuant to the Illinois Constitution; WHEREAS, the City of Elgin as a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and WHEREAS, the City of Elgin adopted in 2011 a Sustainability Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has determined that it is necessary and desirable to establish a sustainability commission to provide recommendations to the City Council and to otherwise assist the City Council in implementing the projects, policies, programs and initiatives found within the sustainability action plan. VOLUME LXXVI AUGUST 24, 2011 369 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: ―Section 1. That Title 3 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled ―Boards and Commissions‖ be and is hereby further amended by adding a new Chapter 3.87 thereto entitled ―Sustainability Commission‖ to read as follows: ―SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION 3.87.010: CREATED: There is created the Sustainability Commission for the purpose of assisting the City of Elgin and promoting sustainability for the city. For the purposes of this chapter, sustainability for the City of Elgin is a movement that compliments community values to foster a cooperative spirit and reward efficient use of all resources locally, regionally and globally accomplished by incorporating the social, economic and environmental objectives of city citizens into city policy, development and culture. 3.87.020: MEMBERS: The Sustainability Commission shall be composed of nine (9) members to be appointed by the City Council. Six (6) members of the commission shall be appointed from the community-at-large and three (3) members shall be appointed from city staff. The terms of the members of the sustainability commission shall be for three (3) years; however, of the members first appointed, three (3) members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years, three members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, and three (3) members shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year. After the initial appointments as provided herein, each subsequent appointment shall be for a term of three (3) years, provided that no commission member shall serve more than two (2) full consecutive terms. Appointments shall expire on June 1 in the anniversary year of the appointment of the member. The City Council shall appoint one member of the Sustainability Commission to serve as chairperson. 3.87.030 QUALIFICATIONS: No less than a majority of the members of the Sustainability Commission shall be residents of the City of Elgin as required in Elgin Municipal Code Section 3.03.060. Any members of the Sustainability Commission not residing in the City of Elgin shall own a business located within the corporate city limits of the City of Elgin, must be employed full time at a company within the corporate limits of the City of Elgin, or attend school full time at a school located within the corporate limits of the City of Elgin. Membership of the Sustainability Commission should to the extent practicable include a diverse set of backgrounds AUGUST 24, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 370 and expertise, focusing on appointments that offer a well rounded approach to sustainability, not focused on one specific aspect of the sustainability field. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this section and Section 3.03.060, the provisions of this section shall supersede and control. 3.87.040 MEETINGS: The Sustainability Commission shall meet not less than every month. 3.87.050 POWERS AND DUTIES: The Sustainability Commission shall have the following powers and duties, in addition to any other which may be granted by the City Council: A. To provide recommendations to the City Council for implementing the projects, policies, programs and initiatives found within the Sustainability Action Plan. B. To receive, review and recommend to the City Council awards of neighborhood improvement grants. C. To receive, review and recommend to the City Council awards of energy efficiency residential revolving loans. D. To hear presentations from businesses, advocacy groups and other sustainability related associations regarding opportunities for the City of Elgin. E. To recruit and maintain a list of volunteers willing to lend their time and effort to implementing the recommendations found within the city’s Sustainability Action Plan. F. To coordinate the use of volunteers when appropriate to assist in implementing the projects approved by the Sustainability Commission and the City Council.‖ Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed. Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication in the manner provided by law. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor VOLUME LXXVI AUGUST 24, 2011 371 Presented: August 24, 2011 Passed: August 24, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Recorded: August 24, 2011 Published: August 26, 2011 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 11-152 ADOPTED REGARDING SUSTAINABILITY AND MEMBERSHIP IN ICLEI-LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Resolution No. 11-152 RESOLUTION REGARDING SUSTAINABILITY AND MEMBERSHIP IN ICLEI - LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY WHEREAS, scientific consensus identifies carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere as having a profound effect on the Earth’s climate; and WHEREAS, pollutants such as greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere have negative long-term effects on local and regional human and natural systems, including, but not limited to, economic vitality, environmental integrity, and human health; and WHEREAS, current and projected local impacts of climate change in the Midwest United States include: (a) Average temperatures in the Midwest have risen in recent decades, with the largest increases in winter; (b) Heavy downpours are now twice as frequent as they were a century ago; (c) Both summer and winter precipitation have been above average for the last three decades, the wettest period in a century; (d) The Midwest has experienced two record-breaking floods in the past 15 years; and AUGUST 24, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 372 WHEREAS, energy consumption, specifically the burning of fossil fuels, accounts for more than 80% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning has released GOTO 2040, the first ever regional comprehensive plan for northeastern Illinois providing an innovative framework for local sustainability; and WHEREAS, local government policies and the services that local governments provide directly impact the community’s livability, economic vitality, and preservation of the community’s natural resources; and WHEREAS, direct and indirect costs can be avoided, and pollutants reduced, through energy efficiency and energy management; coordinating planning efforts for land use, housing, and transportation; and waste reduction; and WHEREAS, Elgin, Illinois, has: (a) Become home to several LEED certified and other environmentally sensitive buildings; (b) Completed several government building energy efficiency upgrades; including upgrading its public works building, reducing its electricity use by approximately 230,000 kilowatt hours per year; (c) Instituted a residential recycling program; successfully diverting between 30 - 40% of its residential waste from landfills; (d) Undertaken significant efforts to inventory and manage its natural resources; (e) Implemented grant and loan programs to assist homeowners and businesses in making energy efficient improvements; (f) Engaged its citizens and other community partners in an effort to develop a comprehensive sustainability plan; and WHEREAS, Elgin, Illinois, desires to manage local environmental resources including water, air, land and biological resources within ecological limits; to support a locally driven economy based on principles of revitalization, vitality, and environmental neutrality; and to promote a safe, just, healthy, accessible, and vibrant community; and WHEREAS, Elgin, Illinois has a vested interest in protecting and enhancing the environment, the economy, and quality of life through reducing energy consumption and helping the community become more sustainable in use of resources; and VOLUME LXXVI AUGUST 24, 2011 373 WHEREAS, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability is a nonprofit membership association of local governments committed to sustainability, energy conservation, and climate protection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS that Elgin, Illinois, will join ICLEI as a Full Member and pledges to take a leadership role in promoting public awareness, education, and outreach regarding sustainability, the causes and impacts of climate change, actions that mitigate and prepare for the negative effects of climate change, and strengthen the local economy and quality of life; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Elgin, Illinois, will undertake the Five Milestones for Sustainability, to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs, and specifically: (a) Conduct a sustainability assessment; (b) Adopt sustainability goals; (c) Develop a sustainability plan with both existing and future actions which, when implemented, will allow the local government to meet the sustainability goals; (d) Implement the policies and measures in the plan; (e) Monitor and verify progress. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that membership will entitle Elgin, Illinois, to membership benefits and assistance as it progresses through these Milestones. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: August 24, 2011 Adopted: August 24, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk AUGUST 24, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 374 RESOLUTION 11-153 ADOPTED RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT COMPLETION AGREEMENT WITH ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY AND FUERTES SYSTEMS LANDSCAPING, INC. REGARDING WATERFORD SUBDIVISION- NEIGHBORHOOD 3 Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Resolution No. 11-153 RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT COMPLETION AGREEMENT WITH ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY AND FUERTES SYSTEMS LANDSCAPING, INC. REGARDING WATERFORD SUBDIVISION-NEIGHBORHOOD 3 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 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby ratifies and approves the execution of a Contract Completion Agreement with Arch Insurance Company and Fuertes Systems Landscaping, Inc. by David J. Kaptain, Mayor, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, regarding the Waterford Subdivision Neighborhood 3 development, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: August 24, 2011 Adopted: August 24, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk VOLUME LXXVI AUGUST 24, 2011 375 RESOLUTION 11-154 ADOPTED RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT COMPLETION AGREEMENT WITH ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY AND ORANGE CRUSH LLC REGARDING WATERFORD SUBDIVISION-NEIGHBORHOOD 3 Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Resolution No. 11-154 RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT COMPLETION AGREEMENT WITH ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY AND ORANGE CRUSH LLC REGARDING WATERFORD SUBDIVISION-NEIGHBORHOOD 3 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 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby ratifies and approves the execution of a Contract Completion Agreement with Arch Insurance Company and Orange Crush LLC by David J. Kaptain, Mayor, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, regarding the Waterford Subdivision Neighborhood 3 development, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: August 24, 2011 Adopted: August 24, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk AUGUST 24, 2011 VOLUME LXXVI 376 RESOLUTION 11-155 ADOPTED RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT COMPLETION AGREEMENT WITH ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY AND VERUNA LLC REGARDING WATERFORD SUBDIVISION-NEIGHBORHOOD 3 Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Resolution No. 11-155 RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT COMPLETION AGREEMENT WITH ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY AND VERUNA LLC REGARDING WATERFORD SUBDIVISION-NEIGHBORHOOD 3 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 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby ratifies and approves the execution of a Contract Completion Agreement with Arch Insurance Company and Veruna LLC by David J. Kaptain, Mayor, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, regarding the Waterford Subdivision Neighborhood 3 development, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: August 24, 2011 Adopted: August 24, 2011 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk VOLUME LXXVI AUGUST 24, 2011 377 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 Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Cultural Arts Commission – July 11, 2011 Elgin Heritage Commission – January through July 2011 Elgin Heritage Commission Design Review Subcommittee – June 14 & July 12, 2011 Human Relations Commission – July 5 & July 13, 2011 Liquor Commission – July 27, 2011 Committee of the Whole – July 27, 2011 City Council Minutes – July 27, 2011 Telecommunications – August 2011 Sales Tax – August 2011 Local Sales Tax – August 2011 State Income Tax – August 2011 State Use Tax – August 2011 Disbursement Report ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. s/ Kimberly Dewis September 14, 2011 Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved