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JULY 10, 2013 VOLUME LXXVIII
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 July 10, 2013, in
the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:20 p.m. The
Invocation was given by Pastor Mark Weinert from First Christian Church and the Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Senator Michael Noland and Representative Keith Farnham.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 26, 2013, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to approve the
June 26, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
15th 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. Mr. Jose Arroyo and Ms.
Christelle Dabondons 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 Jaime Garcia, from the Centro de Informacion, and they were
congratulated by the Mayor, members of Council, as well as Representative Keith Farnham and
Senator Michael Noland and a representative from U.S. Representative Tammy Duckworth’s
office.
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National Parks and Recreation Month
Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs are an integral part of communities
throughout this country, including Elgin, Illinois and are vitally important to establishing and
maintaining the quality of life in our communities, ensuring the health of all citizens, and
contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of a community and region; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs build healthy, active communities that aid
in the prevention of chronic disease, provide therapeutic recreation services for those who are
mentally or physically disabled, and also improve the mental and emotional health of all citizens;
and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs increase a community’s economic
prosperity through increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism,
the attraction and retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and
WHEREAS, our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our
community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate
outdoors; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and
Recreation Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, do hereby proclaim
the month of July 2013 as PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH and urge all citizens of this
community to join with citizens of other communities throughout the great State of Illinois in
recognizing that parks and recreation services are essential to the quality of life not only in July,
but all though the year as well.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of July 2013.
David J. Kaptain
Mayor
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RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Jim Chevalier thanked the city for the acceptance of the public improvements for the Princeton
West neighborhood.
Chuck Keysor commented on a recent transparency report conducted by the Illinois Policy
Institute. He noted that the City of Elgin’s score was 28.5 out of 100. City Manager Stegall
noted that the score had been upgraded to 77.6.
Laurel Bault thanked all of those involved in making the 4th of July celebration successful.
Ken Ebner expressed his concerns about open fires and fire pits in residential areas. He asked
that the rules be clarified and uniformly enforced.
BID 13-038 AWARDED TO LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY FOR REPAIRS TO
DEEP WELL 5
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to award a contract
to Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $248,366 for the repair of Slade Avenue deep
well 5 to ensure sufficient water supply remains available for the treatment process. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
BID 13-039 AWARDED TO FOX VALLEY FIRE AND SAFETY FOR SECURITY AND
FIRE ALARM WORK
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to approve a
contract with Fox Valley Fire and Safety in the amount of $123,988 to replace failed and
outdated fire alarm and security equipment at various locations within the city. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT AUTHORIZED WITH F.H. PASCHEN, S.N. NIELSEN &
ASSOCIATES LLC TO REPLACE THE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
CENTER RAISED FLOORING
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to authorize a
contract with F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC in the amount of $31,909 to replace
the raised flooring system in the emergency communications center. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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STATE COOPERATIVE CONTRACT APPROVED TO PURCHASE A TENNANT
FLOOR SCRUBBER MODEL T20
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
purchase of the Tennant floor scrubber model T20 in the amount of $36,472 through the State
Cooperative Contract. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
PETITION 10-13 APPROVED REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE NB
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, TO PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
DANCE STUDIO ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1380 DUNDEE AVENUE,
SUITE E, BY IVANGEL DANCE STUDIO QUINCEANERAS INC. AS APPLICANT,
AND JOHN P. SUTTON D/B/A TROUT PARK PLAZA LLC., AS OWNER
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of the project and stated
that staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission are recommending approval subject to the
conditions outlined.
There was discussion regarding noise issues and the measures that would be taken to ensure
enforcement of conditions.
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to approve
Petition 10-13 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
RESOLUTION 13-111 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE CLERICAL TECHNICAL GROUP SERVICE EMPLOYEES
INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 73
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 13-111
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
CLERICAL TECHNICAL GROUP SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION
LOCAL 73
WHEREAS, representatives of the City of Elgin and representatives of the Clerical and
Technical Group Service Employees International Union Local 73 have met and discussed
wages, fringe benefits and other working conditions; and
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WHEREAS, said representatives have submitted for review and approval by the City
Council an agreement pertaining to such matters; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed said agreement and finds that it is fair and
equitable for the City of Elgin and employees covered by it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby approves the proposed agreement between the City of
Elgin and the Clerical and Technical Group Service Employees International Union Local 73, a
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, and Kimberly A.
Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement on
behalf of the City of Elgin.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: July 10, 2013
Adopted: July 10, 2013
Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 13-112 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BETWEEN THE
STATE OF ILLINOIS AND THE CITY OF ELGIN FOR 750 S. STATE STREET,
ELGIN, ILLINOIS
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 13-112
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF
REAL PROPERTY BETWEEN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND THE CITY OF ELGIN
FOR 750 S. STATE STREET, ELGIN, ILLINOIS
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 an Amendment to Agreement for Sale of Real Property on behalf of the
City of Elgin with the State of Illinois, acting by and through its Department of Central
Management Services, for the property commonly known as a portion of the Elgin Mental
Health Center located at 750 S. State Street, Elgin, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: July 10, 2013
Adopted: July 10, 2013
Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G27-13 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 2.31 OF THE ELGIN
MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “NEIGHBORHOOD
IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM”
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G27-13
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.31 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976,
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM”
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
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Section 1. That Section 2.31.050 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
“Grant Program” be and is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.31.050: GRANT PROGRAM:
A. Fund Distribution: The money budgeted for the neighborhood
improvement grant program shall be divided into two (2) funds.
1. Sustainable Neighborhood Project Fund
2. Tree Replacement Project Fund.
B. Eligible Activities: Each proposed activity or project shall demonstrate the
benefit it will be conferring upon the neighborhood represented by the
neighborhood group or organization applying for the grant and shall also
take place within the boundaries of that neighborhood. When applicable,
the following conditions shall also apply:
1. Sustainable Neighborhood Project Fund:
a. Projects requiring physical improvements or additions to the
neighborhood shall be located on publicly owned property.
b. All projects must be compatible with the City Sustainability
Action Plan (SMP) and related policies.
c. Projects or activities requiring services to be rendered shall be
provided to all members of the public without charge.
d. Residents of the neighborhood shall be active participants in the
planning and implementation of the project.
e. All projects or activities shall be completed within a twelve (12)
month period from the date of the execution of the grant
agreement. For projects delayed by unforeseen or unanticipated
circumstances outside of control of grantee, a twelve (12) month
extension may be requested after nine (9) months from the date of
the award. All extensions will be subject to the approval of the
director.
f. Project or activity requests shall be not less than one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00) nor more than fifteen thousand dollars
($15,000.00).
2. Tree Replacement Project Fund
a. Projects involving the replacement ash trees that have been
removed within the previous three years of the date on which the
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application has been filed or ash trees that will soon be removed at
the sole expense of the property owner.
b. Documentation establishing previous ash tree removal on the
private property for which a replacement tree is being requested
shall be provided.
c. Eligible replacement trees shall consist of those trees designated
as “Species A” or “Species B” as designated in the “Tree List” of
the city’s tree preservation ordinance.
d. Residents shall be reimbursed fifty percent of the cost of a
single, non-native to Illinois tree planted on their private property
not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) and seventy-five
percent for a native Illinois tree planted on their private property
not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). Sales tax,
delivery and installation charges shall be exempt from
reimbursement.
e. Applications under the Tree Replacement Fund may be
reviewed; approved or denied; and reimbursements disbursed by
city staff administering the program.
C. Eligible Participants: Eligible participants shall include any group or
organization meeting each of the following requirements:
1. Neighborhood based organizations of residents or businesses
registered with the city of Elgin Community Outreach office.
2. Ad hoc group of residents who have formed a committee solely for
the purpose of the specific project. The applicant group must be
sponsored by a registered neighborhood based organization.
3. The group's or organization's meeting dates and times must be
publicized within the geographic area of the city represented by the
group or organization and the meetings must be open to the public.
4. Individual residents or a homeowners’ association applying on
behalf of its residents provided that such participants are applying
for private property tree replacement under the Tree Replacement
Project Fund.
D. Grants: The selection of grant recipients and the amount of each grant
shall be determined by the city council. Grants will be awarded to eligible
neighborhood groups or organizations. The number of grants awarded and
the amount of each grant may vary depending upon the amount of funds
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allocated for the program, number of program applicants and the cost of
each proposed project or activity.
1. Sustainable Neighborhood Project Fund:
a. A deadline for submission of grant applications shall be
established annually by the director.
b. The director shall create a grant application and guidelines
consistent with this chapter.
c. The director shall receive and process all grant applications for
submission to the city council. The final selection of grant
recipients and the amount of each grant shall be determined by the
city council.
d. Grants will be awarded in amounts no less than one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00) and no greater than fifteen thousand dollars
($15,000.00).
e. The number of grants awarded may vary depending upon the
amount of funds allocated for the program, number of program
applicants, and the cost of each proposed project or activity.
E. Matching Funds and Neighborhood Participation:
1. For every dollar requested from the city, the applicant must
provide at least a dollar of matching funds in the form of cash,
donated professional services or materials, or volunteer labor.
2. The amount and type of match must be appropriate to the needs of
the proposed project as reasonably determined by the director.
3. The applicant must be prepared to justify that each element of the
match, in the amount proposed, is required to complete the
proposed project.
4. No matching funds can include monies from another city funded
source.
5. The value of all volunteer labor will be valued at a standard rate to
be determined by the director in accordance with the consumer
price index.
6. Professional services are valued at the reasonable and customary
retail value of the product or service.
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F. Grant Application And Award: The director shall create a grant
application consistent with this chapter. The director shall receive and
process all grant applications for submission to the city council and shall
annually establish a final date on which applicants may submit
applications for review. The director shall also annually establish the
award date for grant applications and an annual completion date for any
awarded project or activity.
G. Other Taxing Districts: Grants shall not be awarded for projects that will
be constructed on properties owned by another taxing district, other than
the city, or for programs affiliated with other taxing districts; unless said
projects or programs have a physical, tangible, and visible benefit to the
sustainability efforts of the overall neighborhood in which they are
located, and receive fifty percent (50%) of their matching funds from that
taxing district.
H. Grant Recipient Selection:
1. Sustainable Neighborhood Funds: Each application will be reviewed on
the basis of a one hundred (100) point rating system, with one hundred
(100) points being the highest rating and fifty (50) points being the
minimum threshold for consideration of eligibility using the following
criteria:
a. Municipal Compatibility:
(i) Project integrates with the city's Sustainable Master Plan
(SMP) and is consistent with city policy and ordinances. (0 to 10 points)
(ii) Project or activities requires minimal maintenance and
city staff time. (0 to 10 points)
b. Community Benefit:
(i) Project proposes a creative approach to a neighborhood
need or enhancement that helps meet the SMP goals. (0 to 15 points)
(ii) Project activities address a highly recognized need
within the neighborhood. (0 to 15 points)
c. Participation:
(i) Project includes opportunities to involve neighbors in
shaping and carrying out the project. (0 to 10 points)
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(ii) The project promotes opportunities to form partnerships
with other groups or organizations to complete joint projects or activities.
(0 to 10 points)
d. Project Feasibility:
(i) The proposal demonstrates excellence in design,
planning, and execution of the proposed project or activity. (0 to 10
points)
(ii) Budget reliably represents the project’s expenses and
revenue. (0 to 10 points)
(iii) The proposed project meets all grant guidelines and
provides detailed matching contribution by identifying specific dollar
matching amounts and specific volunteer scheduling as opposed to
generalized representations of matching dollar amounts or volunteer
support. (0 to 10 points)
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
Section 3. 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
Presented: July 10, 2013
Passed: July 10, 2013
Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 10, 2013
Published: July 11, 2013
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE G28-13 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 2.08 OF THE ELGIN
MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “CITY COUNCIL”
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G28-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.08
OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED,
ENTITLED “CITY COUNCIL”
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 2.08.070 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Agenda and Order of Business” be and is hereby further amended to read as follows:
“2.08.070: AGENDA AND ORDER OF BUSINESS:
The city manager shall be responsible for the preparation of the agenda of city
council meetings. The city manager shall also place matters on the city council
agenda which are requested to be placed on the agenda by the mayor or a member
of the city council. Requests from the mayor or a member of the city council for
matters to be added to the agenda of the city council shall be to the city manager
not less than seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting. Requests from
citizens for matters to be added to the agenda of the city council shall be
presented in written form to the city manager not less than fourteen (14) days
prior to the date of the meeting. The city manager shall determine whether to
place such matters requested by citizens on the city council agenda. The city
manager shall inform the city council of all requests by citizens to add matters to
the agenda. The order of business to be observed at all meetings of the city
council shall be as follows, unless a majority vote of all councilmen present
suspends the established order of business:
A. Calling the meeting to order;
B. Invocation;
C. Pledge Of Allegiance;
D. Roll call of members;
E. Approval of the minutes of a previous meeting;
F. Communications addressed to the council;
G. Recognition of persons present;
H. Bids;
I. Other business;
J. Consent agenda;
K. Miscellaneous business including announcements and appointments;
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L. Adjournment.”
Section 2. That Section 2.08.080 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Rules of Procedure” be and is hereby further amended by adding a new subparagraph
FF thereto to read as follows:
“FF. The following additional rules of procedure shall apply to the naming of city-
owned facilities and rights-of-way:
1. The naming or renaming of any city-owned facility or right-of-way must
be approved by a vote of two-thirds of all members of the city council then
holding office.
2. A public hearing shall be held by the city council a minimum of two
weeks before final action on the naming or changing the name of a public
facility or right-of-way.
3. The voting requirement and other procedures in this subsection shall not
apply to the approval of a final plat of subdivision by the city council
which includes the naming of streets being dedicated to the city as part of
such final plat of subdivision.”
Section 3. That resolutions 96-145 and 99-89 be and hereby repealed.
Section 4. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: July 10, 2013
Passed: July 10, 2013
Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 10, 2013
Published: July 11, 2013
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 13-113 ADOPTED RENAMING OBSERVATORY PARK TO KIWANIS
PARK
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember
Steffen abstained.
Resolution No. 13-113
RESOLUTION
RENAMING OBSERVATORY PARK TO KIWANIS PARK
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that the park located at 259 National Street and named Observatory Park be and is hereby
designated and renamed "Kiwanis Park".
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: July 10, 2013
Adopted: July 10, 2013
Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE S5-13 TABLED PROVIDING FOR THE DONATION OF SICK LEAVE
TO ILL, INJURED OR IMPAIRED EMPLOYEES
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell to approve the
ordinance as presented.
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to amend the
ordinance to change the hours an employee can donate from forty (40) to eighty (80) hours.
There was discussion regarding the impact of the proposed change. There were concerns about
the financial impact and the impact on the employee unions’ contracts.
Councilmember Prigge made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to table Ordinance
S5-13. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Moeller, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmembers Gavin, Shaw, and Steffen.
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CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Gavin, to pass Ordinance Nos. G27-13 and G28-13 and adopt Resolution Nos. 13-111 through
13-113 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 13-107 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 3 WITH COLLINS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES-PHASE III ENGINEERING SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE 2010-2011 BRIDGE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 13-107
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 3
WITH COLLINS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
ACTIVITIES-PHASE III ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
2010-2011 BRIDGE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
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 amendment agreement no. 3 on behalf of the City of Elgin
with Collins Engineers, Inc. for construction engineering activities-Phase III engineering services
in connection with the 2010-2011 Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Program, a copy of which
is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: July 10, 2013
Adopted: July 10, 2013
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 13-108 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH JUSTIN A. HODGE D/B/A BLUE HIPPO PEDAL BOATS AND
JAH’S CONCESSIONS STAND FOR A PEDAL BOAT RENTAL BUSINESS AND
FOOD CONCESSION IN FESTIVAL PARK
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 13-108
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
JUSTIN A. HODGE d/b/a BLUE HIPPO PEDAL BOATS AND
JAH’S CONCESSIONS STAND FOR A PEDAL BOAT RENTAL BUSINESS
AND FOOD CONCESSION IN FESTIVAL PARK
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 a License Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with
Justin A. Hodge d/b/a Blue Hippo Pedal Boats and Jah’s Concessions Stand for a pedal boat
rental business and food concession in Festival Park, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: July 10, 2013
Adopted: July 10, 2013
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 13-109 ADOPTED APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR WEST POINT
GARDENS PHASE 1-FIRST RESUBDIVISION (LOT 479-100 NESLER ROAD)
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 13-109
RESOLUTION
APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR WEST POINT GARDENS
PHASE 1 - FIRST RESUBDIVISION
(Lot 479-100 Nesler Road)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that it hereby approves the final plat prepared by Manhard Consulting, Ltd. dated February 29,
2012, for the West Point Gardens Phase 1-First Resubdivision (Lot 479-100 Nesler Road).
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: July 10, 2013
Adopted: July 10, 2013
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 13-110 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING THE RETURN OF GRANT AWARD
FUNDS TO THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES-OPEN
SPACE LAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT (OSLAD) REGARDING THE
PURCHASE OF LAND FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ON ASH DRIVE
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 13-110
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE RETURN OF GRANT AWARD FUNDS TO THE ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES-OPEN SPACE LAND ACQUISITION AND
DEVELOPMENT (OSLAD) REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR A
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ON ASH DRIVE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that it hereby authorizes the return of grant award funds in the amount of $63,700 to the Illinois
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Department of Natural Resources-Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD)
regarding the purchase of land for a neighborhood park on Ash Drive.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: July 10, 2013
Adopted: July 10, 2013
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G23-13 PASSED AMENDING PAB PLANNED AREA BUSINESS
DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. G90-03 (990 SOUTH RANDALL ROAD)
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G23-13
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING PAB PLANNED AREA BUSINESS DISTRICT
ORDINANCE NO. G90-03
(990 South Randall Road)
WHEREAS, the territory herein described has been classified in the PAB Planned Area
Business District under Ordinance No. G90-03; and
WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend PAB Planned Area Business
District Ordinance No. G90-03, to permit the installation of a directional graphic within the
subdivision commonly known as Randall Commons Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, after due notice in the manner provided by law, the Planning and Zoning
Commission conducted a public hearing concerning said application and has submitted its
written findings and recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, has reviewed the findings and
recommendations of the Community Development Department.
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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 May 6, 2013, made by the Planning and Zoning Commission, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That Ordinance No. G90-03 entitled “An Ordinance Classifying Newly Annexed
Territory as PAB Planned Area Business District,” passed November 5, 2003, be and is hereby
amended only as set forth in this ordinance as follows:
That Section 2 I. of Ordinance No. G90-03 entitled “Signs” is hereby amended to read as
follows:
“I. Signs. In this PAB zoning district, signs shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter
19.50, Signs, of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended. An additional street
graphic not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in surface area will be permitted to be
installed at the entrance to the property at Shasta Daisy Drive. The graphic shall be
installed on the existing fence; and shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.50,
Street Graphics of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
And subject to the following conditions:
1. Substantial conformance with the Development Application, Statement of
Purpose, and attachments, prepared by Brian L. Heimberg, Esq of Brady &
Jensen, LLP, dated March 11, 2013. In the event of any conflict between such
documents and the provisions of this ordinance or other applicable city
ordinances, the provisions of this ordinance or other applicable city ordinances
shall supersede and control.
2. Substantial conformance to the undated photograph of the sign submitted with the
application, labeled Exhibit B.
3. Should access from the subject property to Randall Road or Bowes Road be
lawfully established, either directly or through an adjacent commercial property,
then this sign shall be removed.
4. Compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
Section 3. That except as amended herein; the use and development of the Subject
Property shall be controlled pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. G90-03. In the event of
any conflict between this ordinance, which expressly includes those documents detailed within
Section 2 and the allowances and departures described and provided thereon, and Ordinance No
G90-03, this ordinance and associated documents shall control and prevail.
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Section 4. That this ordinance shall be full force and effect immediately after its passage
in the manner provided by law.
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: July 10, 2013
Passed: July 10, 2013
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 10, 2013
Published: July 11, 2013
Attest:
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G24-13 PASSED AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL
CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ZONING”, REGARDING RESIDENTIAL
OCCUPATIONS
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G24-13
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976,
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED, “ZONING”, REGARDING
RESIDENTIAL OCCUPATIONS
WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the Elgin zoning ordinance to
allow a limited number of non-potentially hazardous foods to be prepared in Elgin homes for
sale at area farmers’ markets; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing concerning the
proposed amendments after due notice in manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has forwarded the proposed
amendments to the City Council with a recommendation for approval; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department recommends the requested
amendment be granted.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 19.90.015 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Supplementary Regulations” Subsection entitled “Residential Occupations” be and is
hereby further amended by amending subparagraph F thereof to read as follows:
“F. Prohibited Residential Occupations: No residential occupation shall
involve the detailing, servicing, or repairing of motor vehicles. No
residential occupation shall involve the grooming, treatment, boarding, or
propagation of animals, poultry, or livestock. With the exception of "home
child daycare services" [SR], which are regulated otherwise, no residential
occupation shall involve the personal or medical care or treatment of
persons. No residential occupation shall involve the handling or
preparation of food, except as may be allowed by the cottage food
operation provisions of the State of Illinois Food Handling Regulation
Enforcement Act (410 ILCS 625/4).”
Section 2. That Section 19.90.015 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Supplementary Regulations” Subsection entitled “Conditional Residential Occupations”
be and is hereby further amended by amending subparagraph F thereof to read as follows:
“F. Prohibited Conditional Residential Occupations: No conditional
residential occupation shall involve the detailing, servicing, or repairing of
motor vehicles. No conditional residential occupation shall involve the
grooming, treatment, boarding, or propagation of animals, poultry, or
livestock. No conditional residential occupation shall involve the handling
or preparation of food, except as may be allowed by the cottage food
operation provisions of the State of Illinois Food Handling Regulation
Enforcement Act (410 ILCS 625/4). With the exception of certified
massage therapists, which shall be regulated as a conditional residential
occupation, and with the exception of "home child daycare services" [SR],
which are regulated otherwise, no conditional residential occupation shall
involve the personal or medical care or treatment of persons. Certified
massage therapists are further regulated by title 6 of this code. "Home
child daycare services" [SR] are regulated separately from the provisions
of this section.”
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
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s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: July 10, 2013
Passed: July 10, 2013
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 10, 2013
Published: July 11, 2013
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G25-13 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 19.50 OF THE ELGIN
MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “STREET GRAPHICS”,
REGARDING THE RANDALL ROAD/I-90 AREA OF SPECIAL CHARACTER (2000
FOX LANE)
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G25-13
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 19.50 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976,
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “STREET GRAPHICS”, REGARDING THE
RANDALL ROAD/I-90 AREA OF SPECIAL CHARACTER
(2000 Fox Lane)
WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the Elgin zoning ordinance to
amend the Randall Road/I-90 area of special character by adding thereto the property commonly
known as 2000 Fox Land and to provide for special street graphics not otherwise allowed by the
zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing concerning the
proposed amendments after due notice in manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has forwarded the proposed
amendments to the City Council with a recommendation for approval; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department recommends the requested
amendment be granted.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 19.50.105 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Areas of Special Character” Subsection A.2 thereto entitled “Randall Road/I-90 Area”
be and is hereby amended by adding a new subparagraph f. thereto to read as follows:
“f. The property commonly known as 2000 Fox Lane, such property being legally
described as follows:
That Part Of The Southwest 1/4 Of The Northwest 1/4 Of Section 32, Township
42 North, Range 8 East Of The Third Principal Meridian, Described As Follows:
Beginning At The Southwest Corner Of Said Northeast 1/4; Thence North 0
Degrees East Along The West Line Of Said Northeast 1/4 616.24 Feet To The
Southerly Right Of Way Line, As Monumented, Of Parcel No. N-4D-58 As
Acquired By The Illinois State Toll Highway Commission Through Proceedings
Filed In The Circuit Court Of Kane County, Illinois As Case No. 57-449; Thence
South 60 Degrees 07 Minutes 42 Seconds East Along Said Southerly Right Of
Way Line Of The Northwest Toll Highway 1231.41 Feet To The South Line Of
Said Northeast 1/4; Thence South 89 Degrees, 50 Minutes, 34 Seconds West
Along Said South Line 1067.81 Feet To The Point Of Beginning, In The City Of
Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.”
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
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
Presented: July 10, 2013
Passed: July 10, 2013
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 10, 2013
Published: July 11, 2013
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE G26-13 PASSED ESTABLISHING SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR
STREET GRAPHICS WITHIN A PORTION OF THE RANDALL ROAD/I-90 AREA OF
SPECIAL CHARACTER (2000 FOX LANE)
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G26-13
AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR STREET GRAPHICS
WITHIN A PORTION OF THE RANDALL ROAD/I-90 AREA OF SPECIAL CHARACTER
(2000 Fox Lane)
WHEREAS, written application has been made to add the property commonly known as
2000 Fox Lane into the Randall Road/I-90 of special character; and
WHEREAS, Section 19.50.105 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, provides
that the City Council may designate specific locations within the city as Areas of Special
Character in order to provide appropriate flexibility in the regulation of street graphics through
the adoption of special regulation for these areas that can vary from the regulations contained
within the City's Street Graphics Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, in its Ordinance No. G25-13, has designated the property
commonly referred to as 2000 Fox Lane, and further described in Section 1 of said ordinance as
part of the Randall Road/I 90 Area of Special Character (the “Randall Road/I 90 Area of Special
Character”) pursuant to Section 19.50.105; and
WHEREAS, written application has been made to adopt special regulations for street
graphics on the property commonly referred to as 2000 Fox Lane and further described in
Section 1 of this ordinance as part of the Randall Road/I 90Area of Special Character; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing concerning
adding the property at 2000 Fox Lane into the Randall Road/I-90 Area of Special Character and
concerning the proposed special regulations and has submitted its written findings and
recommendation that the subject property be added to the Randall Road/I-90 Area of Special
Character and that the special regulations for street graphics be granted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously determined that the Randall Road/I 90 Area
of Special Character has unique characteristics including the area's location, topography and
being adjacent to U.S. Interstate 90; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the location and use of the subject
property as corporate offices, light industrial and warehouse uses, presents specified unique
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challenges and demands such that the City's street graphic ordinance cannot adequately regulate
street graphics for such use in such area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed special regulations for the subject property are consistent with
the unique character and unique use of the Randall Road/I 90 Area of Special Character and
departures from the street graphics ordinance as contained within such proposed special
regulations are limited to address the unique and particular area characteristics and use
characteristics of the subject property’s portion of the Randall Road/I 90 Area of Special
Character.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. The following Special Regulations for Street Graphics for the 2000 Fox Lane
portion of the Randall Road/I 90 Area of Special Character, such property being legally
described in the Ordinance Amending Chapter 19.50 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as
Amended, entitled "Street Graphics," Regarding the Randall Road/I-90 Area of Special
Character (2000 Fox Lane), Ordinance No. G25-13 (the "Subject Property"), be and are hereby
granted and approved pursuant and subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. Compliance with the graphics exhibit entitled “ROI Rieke Office Interiors”
prepared by Parvin-Clauss Sign Company, dated May 30, 2013, attached hereto as
Exhibit 1 (such plan is hereinafter referred to as the “Subject Special Sign District Plan”).
Pursuant to the Subject Special Sign District Plan, one double-faced light emitting diode
(LED) message center (the “Special Sign”) shall be permitted on the Subject Property in
the location as set forth in paragraph 2 below. At the election of its owner, the light
emitting diode (LED) message center on the east facing side of the sign may initially be
constructed and/or from time-to-time replaced with a static (no-LED) sign face.
2. The Special Sign shall be located only at a location within the strip of land of the
Subject Property depicted on Exhibit 1 attached hereto. The Special Sign may be
constructed on a berm which is not higher than thirty-six inches above the surrounding
average grade.
3. The light emitting diode (LED) electronic message graphic board included as part
of the sign shall also comply with the following additional standards:
a. All images, displays or messages of any type or nature (hereinafter
collectively “Image” or “Images”) shall be static without any type of
movement or motion whether the Images are in the form of animation,
video, text or otherwise. No continuous traveling, scrolling, flashing,
spinning, revolving or shaking, or any other type of movement or motion
of an Image shall be allowed.
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b. The rate of change for any Image shall be for a minimum period of ten
(10) seconds, i.e., each Image displayed shall be displayed for a minimum
period of ten (10) seconds.
c. Any Image or message change sequence shall be accomplished
immediately with no transition by changing from one screen to another or
by means of fade or dissolve mode.
d. The intensity or maximum brightness of the light emitting diode (LED)
display shall not exceed five thousand (5,000) nits when measured from
the sign’s face at its maximum brightness, during daylight hours, and five
hundred (500) nits when measured from the sign’s face at its maximum
brightness between dusk and dawn, i.e. the time of day between sunrise
and sunset. The light emitting diode (LED) display shall include an
ambient light meter at a programmable or manual dimming capacity.
e. The square footage of the light emitting diode (LED) electronic message
center shall not exceed 89 square feet.
f. The light emitting diode (LED) message center, as well as all other street
graphics within the Subject Property shall not be operated, in whole or in
part, as an Off Premises Street Graphic.
g. The light emitting diode (LED) message center shall display Images
limited solely and only to displaying in text the names and logos of the
companies, one at a time, then currently occupying the Subject Property as
a bona fide full time and year round owner or tenant on the Subject
Property.
h. In the event of any conflict between the standards for the light emitting
diode (LED) message center as provided for in this Subsection 3 and the
provisions within the Subject Special Sign District Plan, the provisions of
this Subsection 3 shall supersede and control.
4. In the event of any conflict between the special regulations for the Subject
Property as provided herein, and the provisions of Chapter 19.50 of the Elgin Municipal
Code, 1976, as amended, entitled “Street Graphics”, the provisions of these special
regulations for the Subject Property as contained herein shall supersede and control.
5. With the sole exception of the Special Sign (i.e., the light emitting diode (LED)
electronic changeable copy graphic authorized in this ordinance), all other street graphics
on the Subject Property shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.50 of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled “Street Graphics”.
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Section 3. 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: July 10, 2013
Passed: July 10, 2013
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: July 10, 2013
Published: July 11, 2013
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to place the
following reports and minutes on file. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
Strategic Plan Commission May 28, 2013
Committee of the Whole Minutes for May 22, 2013
City Council Minutes for May 22, 2013
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis July 24, 2013
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved