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VOLUME LXXIX JANUARY 8, 2014
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 January 8, 2014, in
the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:00 p.m. A
moment of silence was observed and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman
Rauschenberger.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 18, 2013, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to approve the
December 18, 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
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Proclamation
Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., born in Atlanta, Georgia, attended Morehouse College
in Atlanta and Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania, and was a student thereafter at
Boston University and the University of Pennsylvania, and, who following his studies, became a
spiritual leader of his church; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as a spiritual leader not only of his own congregation,
but of millions throughout the world, espoused the philosophy of nonviolence to all mankind,
and in recognition of his teachings was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; and
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WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spent a life in service to his fellow men and attempted
to realize for them and for America, a dream of peace and brotherhood; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in his campaign for Civil Rights, extended his work for
the benefit of all mankind, and especially for the poor, and was a leader in the cause of world
peace; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois, do hereby proclaim
Saturday, January 18th, Sunday, January 19th and Monday, January 20th, 2014, as days in honor
of the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 18th day of January, 2014.
David J. Kaptain
Mayor
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Deirde White announced the winners of the Window Wonderland contest. She also
acknowledged the partners in the program that helped make it successful.
Danise Habun offered resolutions for the New Year for the council’s consideration.
Chuck Keysor sought to clarify statements made regarding the Housing Authority’s recent
proposal. Councilmember Powell responded to Mr. Keysor’s statements.
Phillip Campbell reminded residents of the food drive that was being held in conjunction with
Martin Luther King Jr. day celebrations.
BID 13-063 AWARDED TO ROSELYN FASHIONS FOR APPAREL FOR VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to award a contract
for Roselyn Fashions apparel for an amount not to exceed of $57,500 for the Community
Development, Parks and Recreation, and Special Events Departments. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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BID 13-071 AWARDED TO PRESENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOR PRE-
PLACEMENT PHYSICALS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to award a
contract to Presence St. Joseph Hospital in the amount of $36,000 for conducting pre‐placement
physical examinations, drug tests, and other medical services. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
APPROVED A CONTRACT WITH GLOBAL EMERGENCY PRODUCTS THROUGH
THE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE JOINT PURCHASE PROGRAM
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PIERCE ARROW XT 100-FOOT REAR MOUNT TOWER
LADDER VEHICLE ($938,329)
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to award a contract
through the Northwest Municipal Conference Joint Purchase Program to Global Emergency
Products in the amount of $938,329 for the purchase of a Pierce Arrow XT 100‐Foot Rear Mount
Tower Ladder Stock Unit. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin,
Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
PETITION 36-13 APPROVED FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A DRIVING
SCHOOL PROPERTY TO INCLUDE ASSEMBLY USES (108 TYLER CREEK PLAZA)
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of the petition noting
that staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission are recommending approval subject to the
conditions outlined.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve Petition
36-13 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin,
Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
PETITION 37-13 APPROVED FOR AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING
CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PROGRAM FOR GRAPHICS (77 N AIRLITE ST)
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of the petition noting
that staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission are recommending approval subject to the
conditions outlined.
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve
Petition 37-13 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
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PUBLIC HEARING FOR PETITION 39-13 REGARDING A SECOND AMENDMENT
TO ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES
(SHADOW HILL SUBDIVISION UNIT 4)
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing open.
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, introduced the next four items on the agenda,
including two public hearings, regarding amendments to annexations agreements from Shadow
Hill Subdivision Unit 4 and Copper Springs Subdivision. Mr. Mylott provided a map of the
subdivisions and highlighted the areas that would be impacted by the proposed changes.
There was discussion regarding the impact of the setback changes on the neighborhoods.
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing closed.
PETITION 39-13 APPROVED FOR A SECOND AMENDMENT TO ANNEXATION
AGREEMENT AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES (SHADOW HILL
SUBDIVISION UNIT 4)
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to approve Petition
39-13 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin,
Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR PETITION 40-13 REGARDING A SECOND AMENDMENT
TO ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES
(COPPER SPRINGS SUBDIVISION)
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing open.
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, reiterated his previous statements regarding the
amendments to the annexation agreements.
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing closed.
PETITION 40-13 APPROVED FOR A SECOND AMENDMENT TO ANNEXATION
AGREEMENT AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES (COPPER SPRINGS
SUBDIVISION)
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve
Petition 40-13 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
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ORDINANCE G1-14 PASSED RECLASSIFYING TERRITORY FROM RC3
RESIDENCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO PMFR PLANNED MULTIPLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT (120 AND 132 S. STATE STREET-HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF ELGIN)
There was discussion regarding age restrictions for the tenants, the impact of the zoning changes,
and the cost of the project.
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Moeller, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmembers Gavin, Prigge, and Shaw.
Ordinance No. G1-14
AN ORDINANCE
RECLASSIFYING TERRITORY FROM RC3 RESIDENCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO
PMFR PLANNED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
(120 and 132 S. State Street – Housing Authority of Elgin)
WHEREAS, the territory herein described has been classified within an RC3 Residence
Conservation District in the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, written application has been made to reclassify said territory within a PMFR
Planned Multiple Family Residence District; and
WHEREAS, after due notice in the manner provided by law the Planning & 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 Planning & Zoning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby adopts the Findings of Fact,
dated September 3, 2013, made by the Planning & Zoning Commission, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That Chapter 19.07, Section 19.07.600 entitled “Zoning District Map” of the
Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended by adding
thereto the following paragraph:
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“The boundaries herein before laid out in the ‘Zoning District Map’, as amended, be and
are hereby altered by including in the PMFR Planned Multiple Family Residence District,
the following described property:
Parcel 1
That Part Of Lot 11 Of William C. Kimball’s Addition To Elgin, Described As Follows;
Commencing At The Northeast Corner Of Said Lot, Thence Southeasterly Along The
Easterly Line Of Said Lot 128.04 Feet For The Point Of Beginning; Thence
Southwesterly, Parallel With The Northerly Line Of Said Lot, 291.06 Feet; Thence
Northerly Parallel With The Easterly Line Of Said Lot, 128.04 Feet To The Northerly
Line Of Said Lot; Thence Westerly, Along Said Northerly Line, 19.80 Feet; Thence
Southerly At Right Angles To Said Northerly Line, 128.04 Feet; Thence Westerly,
Parallel To Said Northerly Line, B66 Feet; Thence Southerly At Right Angles To The
Last Described Course, 91.08 Feet; Thence Westerly At Right Angles To The Last
Described Course, 22.50 Feet; Thence Southerly At Right Angles To The Last Described
Course, To The Southerly Line Of Said Lot, Thence Easterly Along Said Southerly Line
To An Angle In Said Southerly Line; Thence Northeasterly Along Said Southerly Line,
76.56 Feet To A Point 291.05 Feet Southwesterly From The Southeast Corner Of Said
Lot; Thence Northwesterly Parallel With The Easterly Line Of Said Lot, 66 Feet; Thence
Northeasterly Parallel With The Southeasterly Line Of Said Lot, 291.06 Feet To The
Easterly Line Thereof; Thence Northwesterly Along Said Easterly Line 201.96 Feet To
The Point Of Beginning In The City Of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.
Parcel 2
The Northerly 19 Feet Of The Easterly 193.60 Feet Of Lot 10 And The Southerly 66 Feet
Of The Easterly 291.06 Feet Of Lot 11, All In William C. Kimball’s Addition To Elgin,
In The City Of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois
(Property commonly known as 120 and 132 S. State Street).
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby classifies the subject
property in the PMFR Planned Multiple Family District in accordance with the following
provisions:
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of this PMFR zoning district is to
provide a planned environment for senior rental apartment dwelling units for the
elderly and near elderly, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.60 Planned
Developments of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
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B. Supplementary Regulations. Any word or phrase contained herein, followed by
the symbol “[SR]”, shall be subject to the definitions and the additional
interpretive requirements provided in Chapter 19.90, Supplementary Regulations
of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended. The exclusion of such symbol
shall not exempt such word or phrase from the applicable supplementary
regulation.
C. General Provisions. In this PMFR zoning district, the use and development of
land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.05, General
Provisions of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
D. Zoning Districts - Generally. In this PMFR zoning district, the use and
development of land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter
19.07, Zoning Districts of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
E. Land Use. In this PMFR zoning district, the use and development of land and
structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.10, Land Use of the
Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended. The following enumerated “land uses”
[SR] shall be the only land uses allowed in this PMFR zoning district:
Permitted uses. The following enumerated land uses shall be the only land uses
allowed as permitted uses in this PMFR zoning district:
Residence Division.
1. “Dwelling, Multiple-family” [SR] (UNCL).
2. “Residential garage sales” [SR] (UNCL).
3. “Residential occupations” [SR] (UNCL).
4. “Residential parking areas” [SR] (UNCL).
5. “Residential storage” [SR] (UNCL).
Offices Division
6. “Office” [SR] but only for the Housing Authority of Elgin, or any future
owner or operator of the senior housing facility established within this
PMFR zoning district.
Construction Division.
7. “Contractors office and equipment areas” [SR] (UNCL).
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Division.
8. “Radio and television antennas” [SR] (UNCL).
9. “Satellite dish antennas” [SR] (UNCL).
10. “Treatment, transmission, and distribution facilities: poles, wires, cables,
conduits, laterals, vaults, pipes, mains, and valves” [SR] (UNCL).
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Miscellaneous Uses Division.
11. “Fences and walls” [SR] (UNCL).
12. “Signs” [SR] (UNCL), subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.50, Signs.
13. “Temporary uses” [SR] (UNCL).
14. “Accessory uses” [SR] (UNCL), to the permitted uses allowed in this
PMFR zoning district, subject to the provisions of Section 19.10.100,
Component Land Uses.
F. Site Design. In this PMFR zoning district, the use and development of land and
structures shall subject to the provisions of Section 19.12, Site Design, and
Section 19.25.700 et seq., MFR Multiple-Family Residence District, of the Elgin
Municipal Code, as amended, except:
1. Two (2) principal buildings are permitted on the zoning lot whereas
Section 19.12.300.E. would limit the number of principal buildings upon
this zoning lot to one (1).
2. The new building may be setback from the State Street lot line thirty (30)
feet whereas Section 19.12.400.A. would require a fifty-seven (57) foot
setback from the State Street lot line.
3. The new building may be approximately seven (7) feet from the southern
driveway (that driveway which connects to State Street) whereas Section
19.12.400.D. would require a 20-foot setback.
4. The allowable density is one (1) dwelling unit per approximately 674
square feet of land area whereas Section 19.25.735.B. would require at
least 5,000 square feet for every one (1) dwelling unit.
5. The interior vehicle use area setback along the south lot line may be
reduced to five (5) feet whereas Section 19.25.735.E.2.b. would require
six (6) feet.
6. The allowable residential floor area may be approximately 138,000 square
feet whereas Section 19.25.735H. would limit the residential floor area to
34,814 square feet.
In this PMFR zoning district, the use and development of land and structures shall
also be in substantial conformance with the following documents:
1. The application and statement of purpose contained within the following
documents:
a. Application form and signed consent and disclosure submitted by
the Housing Authority of Elgin dated received on August 20, 2013.
b. Project narrative prepared by Excel Engineering dated August 5,
2013.
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2. Development plan entitled “New Six Story Building for: The Housing
Authority of Elgin,” consisting of the following documents prepared by
Excel Engineering:
a. Site Plan, floor plans, massing studies, dwelling unit and parking
summary (dated September 3, 2013)
b. Building Elevations and Views (dated December 10, 2013)
c. Schematic Landscape Plan and freestanding signage proposal
(dated September 3, 2013)
d. Street view looking Northwest (dated December 10, 2013)
3. Preliminary Engineering and Site plans entitled “Proposed Senior Housing
for Elgin Housing Authority,” consisting of the following drawings,
prepared by Excel Engineering:
a. Sheet C1.0 – Civil Cover and Specifications Sheet (dated August
5, 2013 and last updated August 27, 2013)
b. Sheet C1.1 – Existing Site and Demolition Plan (dated August 5,
2013 and last updated August 27, 2013)
c. Sheet C1.2 – Site Plan (dated December 12, 2013)
d. Sheet C1.3 – Grading, Utilities and Erosion Control Plan (dated
August 5, 2013 and last updated August 27, 2013)
G. Supplementary Regulations. In this PMFR zoning district, the use and
development of land and structures shall also be subject to the following
supplementary regulations:
1. The purpose and intent of this PMFR zoning district is to provide senior
rental apartment dwelling units for elderly or near elderly persons and
elderly and near elderly families. An elderly person is a person who is at
least sixty-two years old. A near elderly person is a person who is at least
fifty years old, but less than sixty-two years old. An elderly family means
a family whose head, spouse, or co-head is at least sixty-two years old. A
near elderly family means a family whose head, spouse, or co-head is at
least fifty years old, but less than sixty-two years old. Only elderly and
near elderly persons, or elderly or near elderly families may occupy rental
units on the property. No rental unit on the property shall be occupied by
any person under the age of twenty-two. Guests are defined as a person
temporarily staying in a rental dwelling unit with the consent of a tenant or
other member of the household who has express or implied authority to so
consent on behalf of the tenant. Guests shall be required to register with
the Owner and to the extent permitted by law the duration a guest can
remain in a rental dwelling unit is no longer than fourteen (14) consecutive
days or a total of thirty (30) cumulative calendar days during any twelve
month period.
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2. The Housing Authority of Elgin, or any future owner or operator, and/or
assigns of the senior housing facility established by or within this PMFR
zoning district (all such entities are hereinafter collectively referred to as
the "Owner"), shall contract with and shall call and otherwise utilize a
qualified private ambulance service to provide for all non-emergency
medical transportation to and from the facility. For the purposes of this
section, terms shall be defined as provided in the Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) Systems Act at 210 ILCS 50/1, et seq. “Emergency”
means a medical condition of recent onset and severity that would lead a
prudent layperson, possessing an average knowledge of medicine and
health, to believe that urgent or unscheduled medical care is required.
(210 ILCS 50/3.5, as amended). “Non-Emergency Medical Services” means
medical care or monitoring rendered to patients whose conditions do not
meet the definition of an emergency, before or during transportation of
such patients to or from health care facilities visited for the purposes of
obtaining medical or health care services which are not emergency in
nature, using a vehicle regulated by the Emergency Medical Services
Systems Act. (210 ILCS 50/3.5, as amended). The Owner and/or operator
of the property shall provide the Fire Chief each year a copy of such a
contract with a qualified private ambulance service providing for all non-
emergency medical transportation to and from the property.
3. Off-street parking on the subject property shall be regulated by the Owner
by issuing resident parking passes to be displayed in resident vehicles. No
more than one resident parking pass shall be issued per dwelling unit on
the subject property.
4. The Owner shall make available at least two (2) off-street parking spaces
for car-sharing, even if such vehicles are provided by a third party. The
Owner shall collect no compensation from such third party to provide
these car-sharing services, such third party is not precluded from requiring
compensation from persons for the use of their services, and the car-
sharing services are not limited to use only by persons living or working
on site.
5. With the exception of the offices for the Housing Authority, no non-
residential occupant or tenant space is permitted to have a street graphic.
6. No architectural, building, or landscaping or other form of “up-lighting” is
permitted on the north, west, and south sides of the building.
7. Any new site lighting shall be directed and shielded such that the light
source is not visible from any off-site location.
8. Compliance with all other applicable codes and ordinances.
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H. Off-street Parking. In this PMFR zoning district, off-street parking shall be
subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.47, Off-street Loading, of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
I. Off-street Loading. In this PMFR zoning district, off-street loading shall be
subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.47, Off-street Loading, of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
J. Signs. In this PMFR zoning district, signs shall be subject to the provisions of
Chapter 19.50, Signs, of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, except that
the maximum surface area for a monument graphic is increased from 40 square
feet to 83 square feet.
K. Planned Developments. In this PMFR zoning district, the use and development of
the land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.60,
Planned Developments, of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
L. Conditional Uses. In this PMFR zoning district, application for conditional uses
shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.65, Conditional Uses, of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
M. Variations. In this PMFR zoning district, application for variation shall be subject
to the provisions of Chapter 19.70, Variations, of the Elgin Municipal Code,
1976, as amended.
N. Appeals. Any requirement, determination, or interpretation associated with the
administration and enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance may be
appealed subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.75, Appeals, of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 4. In the event of any conflict between the specific and express provisions of this
ordinance and the documents and plans referred to in this ordinance, the specific and express
provisions of this ordinance shall supersede and control.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be full force and effect immediately after its passage
in the manner provided by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
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Presented: January 8, 2014
Passed: January 8, 2014
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 3
Recorded: January 8, 2014
Published: January 10, 2014
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G2-14 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04 OF THE ELGIN
MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "GENERAL BUSINESS
LICENSE"
There was discussion regarding the data collected by the business license applications, if the data
could be found elsewhere, and what the penalties would be if a business owner did not comply
with the ordinance.
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, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Prigge.
Ordinance No. G2-14
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976,
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE"
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 6.04.060 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled "License Fees, Exceptions" be and is hereby further amended to read as follows:
"6.06.060 License Fees.
There shall be no fee for a general business license."
Section 2. That Section 6.04.020 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled "License Required" be and is hereby further amended by deleting from the third sentence
thereof the phrase "and the fee therefor".
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Section 3. That Section 6.04.040 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled "Application Review and License Issuance" be and is hereby further amended by
amending in subparagraph A the phrase in the third sentence thereof which reads "and license fee
were" to read "was", and by deleting from subparagraph B thereof the phrase ", upon payment of
the prescribed license fee,", and by deleting from subparagraph E1 thereof the phrase "and/or the
licensing fee as required in this chapter has not been paid".
Section 4. 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 5. 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: January 8, 2014
Passed: January 8, 2014
Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 1
Recorded: January 8, 2014
Published: January 10, 2014
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Moeller to adopt Resolution Nos. 14-1 through 14-3 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 14-1 ADOPTED REGARDING ELGIN IMAGE COMMISSION
RECOGNITION AWARDS
Councilmember Powell 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. 14-1
RESOLUTION
REGARDING ELGIN IMAGE COMMISSION RECOGNITION AWARDS
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously approved a program by the Elgin Image
Commission where a formal recognition program would be established to honor individuals with
a connection to Elgin who have received regional or national prominence; and
WHEREAS, the Elgin Image Commission has recommended to the City Council that for
2013 Charles Hulburd and Louise Logan be given recognition awards; and
WHEREAS, under Charles Hulburd's leadership, the Elgin National Watch Company
developed into the world's largest watch making facility. During his tenure as President of the
Board of Directors of the Elgin National Watch Company, the company fulfilled obligations to
the not-for-profit community; reduced work hours; started a pension fund; created an Employee
Advisory Council to administer sickness and death benefit plans; published monthly magazines;
sponsored athletic leagues and entertainment; created employee cash bonuses and stockholder
opportunities; increased production movements from 1,258 per day to 3,552; increased
employees from 2,371 to 3,757; and established public confidence in the quality of Elgin
products.
WHEREAS, serving without remuneration, Louise Logan worked for more than thirty
years for the Community Chest and directed its relief activities from 1930 to 1934 at the peak of
the depression crisis wherein 1,900 Elgin families were in need. In addition to her work with the
Community Chest, during World War II, she was chairman for the Elgin Red Cross Mobil Unit
Donor's Center.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Charles Hulburd and Louise Logan be and are hereby awarded formal
recognition as having been prominent members of the Elgin Community.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: January 8, 2014
Adopted: January 8, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 14-2 ADOPTED APPROVING A GRANT RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY
LIST UNDER THE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT
PROGRAM
Councilmember Powell 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. 14-2
RESOLUTION
APPROVING A GRANT RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY LIST UNDER THE
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program has been
established to provide financial assistance and incentives for property owners in Elgin's historic
districts and individual landmarks in the restoration of their properties; and
WHEREAS, in 2013 applications have been made in Round 3 for 13 projects under the
Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, said applications received for Round 3 in August 2013 have been submitted
to the Elgin Heritage Commission which conducted a review and scored applications based upon
objective criteria and forwarded an eligibility list to the City Council which has reviewed and
approved the list.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the sum of $122,608.50 is allocated for the following projects
approved under the grant recipient eligibility list.
2013 50/50 Grants
Owner Address Grant
John Boline 162 College St. $ 2,345.50
Cheryl and Marc Kuta 600 Margaret Place $ 20,000.00
LeRoy Sanders 733 Douglas $ 20,000.00
Paul and Laura Haske 413 Douglas $ 20,000.00
Perry Pollack 844 Brook St. $ 20,000.00
John and Dawn Laskey 711 Douglas $ 17,381.00
TOTAL $99,726.50
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2013 75/25 Grants
Owner Address Grant
Dale Moorhouse 564 N. Spring St. $ 6,225.00
Michelle Anderson 712 Brook St. $13,506.75
Darlene Hulin 832 Douglas Avenue $ 3,150.00
TOTAL $22,882.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all
applicable codes and ordinances.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 75/25 program unused excess funds in the
amount of $79,180 be and are hereby reallocated to the 50/50 program.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: January 8, 2014
Adopted: January 8, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 14-3 ADOPTED RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF SOFTWARE AS A
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH UTILITY ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR WIRELESS
VEHICLE ROUTERS FOR FIRE APPARATUS
Councilmember Powell 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. 14-3
RESOLUTION
RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH UTILITY ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
WIRELESS VEHICLE ROUTERS FOR FIRE APPARATUS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that it hereby ratifies and approves the execution of a software as a service agreement by Sean R.
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Stegall, City Manager, with Utility Associates, Inc. for wireless vehicle routers for fire apparatus,
a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: January 8, 2014
Adopted: January 8, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, 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.
Emergency Telephone System Board for November 21, 2013
Image Advisory Commission for May 20, June 24, July 22, August 26, September 23, October
28, and November 25, 2013
Property Maintenance Board of Appeals for November 6, 2013
Committee of the Whole for December 4, 2013
City Council Minutes for December 4, 2013
Electricity Tax Revenue
Natural Gas Tax Revenue
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, 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 8:14 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis January 22, 2014
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved