HomeMy WebLinkAboutv - November 28, 2012 CC675
VOLUME LXXVII NOVEMBER 28, 2012
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on November 28,
2012, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:20 p.m.
The Invocation was given by Pastor Paris Donehoo from the 1st Congregational Church and the
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Nancy Roder.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Absent: Councilmember Dunne.
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 14, 2012, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
November 14, 2012, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Todd Martin, representative of the Sustainability Commission, asked the council for their support
for the proposed Mighty Acorns program. He noted that Hillcrest Elementary expressed their
interest in participating in the program if approved, and would have the students walk to the
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center.
Chuck Keysor, representative of the Elgin Octave, announced a candidate’s forum to be held on
January 12, 2013 at the New Covenant Church. He noted a survey would go out to the
candidates to ask about their positions on important issues.
NOVEMBER 28, 2012 VOLUME LXXVII
676
RESOLUTION 12-173 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
CONSERVATION FOUNDATION FOR THE MIGHTY ACORNS EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMMING AT THE HAWTHORNE HILL NATURE CENTER
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to remove from
the table Resolution 12-173. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Steffen and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
There was discussion regarding the transportation to the Nature Center. Also discussed was the
number of sessions and how many students the program would serve. Staff noted there would be
one class of thirty students this year and two classes of thirty students in the second year.
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to approve
Resolution 12-173. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Steffen and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Prigge.
Resolution No. 12-173
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH CONSERVATION FOUNDATION FOR THE
MIGHTY ACORNS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT THE
HAWTHORNE HILL NATURE CENTER
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 with Conservation Foundation on behalf of the
City of Elgin for the Mighty Acorns Educational Programming at the Hawthorne Hill Nature
Center, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: November 28, 2012
Adopted: November 28, 2012
Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 1
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
VOLUME LXXVII NOVEMBER 28, 2012
677
CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Steffen, to adopt Resolution No. 12-174 omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 12-174 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PLAT OF
EASEMENT FOR WATER SERVICE SHUT-OFF BOX ACCESS FROM VALLEY
BELL CREDIT UNION (1950 BIG TIMBER)
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gilliam, Moeller, Powell,
Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 12-174
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A PLAT OF EASEMENT
FOR WATER SERVICE SHUT-OFF BOX ACCESS FROM VALLEY BELL CREDIT
UNION
(1950 Big Timber Road)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that David J. Kaptain, Mayor, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized
and directed to execute a plat of easement for water service shut-off box access from Valley Bell
Credit Union for the property legally described on Exhibit A, a copy of which is attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
cause the grant of easement to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane
County, Illinois.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: November 28, 2012
Adopted: November 28, 2012
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
NOVEMBER 28, 2012 VOLUME LXXVII
678
REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
There was a discussion regarding the disbursement report and payment made to the vendor
Bocajump. There was concerns regarding the total paid to this vendor during the year and the
payment threshold that the city manager is authorized to approve. City Manager Stegall noted
that this was a month to month arrangement and qualified for the city manager’s approval under
the current policy. He noted that this payment could be brought forward to the Council for their
review and approval in the future.
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, 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 Art Commission Minutes September 10, 2012
Emergency Telephone System Board Minutes October 18, 2012
Liquor Control Commission Minutes October 10, 2012
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes September 25, 2012
Committee of the Whole Minutes for October 24, 2012
City Council Minutes for October 24, 2012
Telecommunications Tax
Sales Tax
Local Sales Tax
State Income Tax
State Use Tax
Disbursement Report
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, 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 7:36 p.m.
s/Kimberly Dewis December 5, 2012
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved