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VOLUME LXXIX APRIL 9, 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 April 9, 2014, in
the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:50 p.m. The
Invocation was given by Chaplain Ball from the Elgin Police Department and the Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Public Works Director Greg Rokos.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 19, 2014, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve the
March 19, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
National Telecommunicators Week Proclamation
Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, each day, thousands of Americans dial 9-1-1 for help in emergencies. The
men and women who answer these calls for help, gathering essential information and dispatching
the appropriate assistance, can often make the difference between life and death for persons in
need; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin’s Public Safety Telecommunicators are among the more
than 200,000 telecommunications specialists who work daily to protect and to promote public
safety; and
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WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are more than a calm and reassuring voice
at the other end of the phone. They are knowledgeable and highly trained individuals who not
only work closely with the Police and Fire Departments, but numerous other State and local
agencies as well as other departments within the City; and
WHEREAS, because emergencies can strike at any time, we rely on the vigilance and the
preparedness of these individuals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin recognizes the need to maintain the highest standards of
public safety, we owe a great debt to the men and women who, by applying their expertise in
telecommunications, help to make that achievement possible; and
WHEREAS, during this special observance, we acknowledge that debt and extend a
heartfelt thank you to each of them;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois, on behalf of
the entire City Council and Staff, do hereby proclaim April 13 to April 19, 2014 as National
Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 9th day of April, 2014.
David J. Kaptain
Mayor
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Betsy Couture asked the council to maintain the Fox River Country Day School property, in the
same manner as the city would expect its residents.
Marty McCormick invited the public to the open house being held at State Representative Anna
Moeller’s Elgin office on April 16, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Professional Building
Suite 505.
BID 14-010 AWARDED TO H & H LAWN SERVICE INC. FOR THE CONTRACTUAL
GROUNDS AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR CODE
ENFORCEMENT
There was discussion regarding the lien process and other options to collect the fee incurred
when the city must maintain a residential property due to code violations.
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Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to award the
Contractual Grounds and Property Maintenance Program for Code Enforcement to H
& H Lawn Service Inc. for a two‐year term with an option for three, one‐year renewals in an
annual amount not to exceed $60,000. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Gavin, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
BID 14-011 AWARDED TO VARIOUS VENDORS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE
2014 POOL CHEMICALS
City Manager Stegall noted that the Wing Park Pool would remain closed for the summer of
2014.
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to award a contract
to Halogen Supply Company, Univar, Leslie’s Poolmart Inc., Aqua Pure Enterprises and Mineral
Masters for The Centre of Elgin and Lords Park Family Aquatic Center in the total amount of
$38,640. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
BID 14-013 AWARDED TO VARIOUS VENDORS FOR THE PURCHASE OF
REPLACEMENT TREES FOR PLANTING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND OTHER
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve the
purchase 490 trees from Beaver Creek Nursery, St. Aubin Nursery, Fox Ridge Nursery, Wilson
Nurseries, Inc., Gro Horticultural Enterprises, and Goodmark Nurseries, LLC in the amount of
$85,482. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
BID 14-012 AWARDED TO ALANIZ LAWNCARE FOR TREE PLANTING SERVICES
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the
contract with Alaniz Lawncare for the planting of replacement trees within the right‐of‐way and
on other city properties in the amount of $22,680. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
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APPROVED THE SUBURBAN PURCHASING COOPERATIVE AND ILLINOIS JOINT
PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLES
FOR THE POLICE AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS
There was a discussion regarding the selection of the vehicles and the implications for
replacements in the future.
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to award contracts
to Morrow Brothers and Currie Motors in the amount of $498,759 for the purchase of fourteen
police and public works department vehicles. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO ANNEXATION
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR DEPARTURES FOR FORWARD ORIENTED
GARAGES AND CERTAIN SIDE-ENTRY GARAGES ON NEW HOME PRODUCT
OFFERED BY MERITUS HOMES (HIGHLAND WOODS NEIGHBORHOOD “F”)
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing open.
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of the changes to the
annexation agreement in which the developer is requesting departures from the garage-
orientation requirements of the Far West Area Plan. He noted that staff and the Planning and
Zoning Commission are recommending approval subject to the conditions outlined.
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing closed.
PETITION 02-14 APPROVED REQUESTING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AND AN AMENDMENT OF PSFR2 PLANNED SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. G16-04, TO ALLOW FOR
FORWARD ORIENTED GARAGES AND CERTAIN SIDE-ENTRY GARAGES ON
NEW HOME PRODUCT OFFERED BY MERITUS HOMES; AT THE PROPERTY
COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS HIGHLAND WOODS NEIGHBORHOOD “F”; BY
PINGREE, LLC, AS APPLICANT AND OWNER
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of the changes to the
annexation agreement in which the developer is requesting departures from the garage-
orientation requirements of the Far West Area Plan. He noted that staff and the Planning and
Zoning Commission are recommending approval subject to the conditions outlined.
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Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to approve
Petition 02-14 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Gavin, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 14-45 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING FILING OF AN APPLICATION AND
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR A GRANT UNDER THE HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 14-45
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING FILING OF AN APPLICATION AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
A GRANT UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
WHEREAS, Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides
for block grant funding assistance to units of local governments for the purpose of strengthening
the ability of said governments and elected officials to determine the community development
needs, set priorities, and allocate resources to various activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Elgin, Illinois, has determined that additional emphasis
is needed in the area of community development in order that beneficial solutions to the
preservation and rehabilitation of affordable housing, the rehabilitation of public facilities, and
support for public service activities may be addressed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That a submission be made to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for a grant in the amount of Seven Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand, Four Hundred
and Fifteen Dollars ($786,415) for the following projects:
1. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
Provide grants for the rehabilitation of housing owned and/or occupied by low
and moderate income families.
Submitting Agency: City of Elgin’s Community Development Department
Location: City-wide activity
Proposed Level of Funding: $124,659.52
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2. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
CDBG funds will be used to compensate the city staff for time utilized to
administer the program.
Submitting Agency: City of Elgin’s Community Development Department
Location: 150 Dexter Ct, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $55,801
3. SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY RENOVATIONS IMPROVEMENTS
CDBG funds will be used to provide safe and accessible entryways for clients
with disabilities at two day program facilities by constructing an enclosed
walkway and a new ramp and railings.
Submitting Agency: Association for Individual Development
Location: 1135 Bowes Road, Elgin and 695 South State Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $40,000
4. ROOF REPAIRS & HVAC IMPROVEMENTS
CDBG funds will be used to repair a portion of the roof and replace 4 HVAC
units to provide a leak-free, mold-free, safe and comfortable working and living
conditions for employees and clients.
Submitting Agency: Community Crisis Center
Location: 37 South Geneva, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $50,050
5. PARKING LOT & WALKWAY REHABILITATION
CDBG funds will be used to replace the east section of the parking lot to provide
for safe walking and driving condition for clients, staff and visitors.
Submitting Agency: Ecker Center for Mental Health
Location: 1845 Grandstand Place, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $70,385
6. PARKING LOT RE-PAVING
CDBG funds will be used to replace the parking lot located at One American Way
to provide for safe walking and driving condition for clients, staff and visitors.
Submitting Agency: Renz Addiction Counseling Center
Location: One American Way, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $35,000
7. HVAC REPLACEMENT – PHASE 3
CDBG funds will be used to replace the remaining aging and inefficient rooftop
HVAC units at their existing facility.
Submitting Agency: Well Child Center
Location: 620 Wing Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $55,000
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8. BUILDING SPACE DIVERSIFICATION
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate the aquatics area on the lower level to
accommodate program expansion and community services and to enhance the
space for revenue-generating potential.
Submitting Agency: YWCA of Elgin
Location: 220 East Chicago Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $150,000
9. MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION
CDBG funds will be used to replace aging roofing and gutters at three of their
multi-unit residential buildings.
Submitting Agency: Housing Authority of Elgin
Location: Illinois Court, Elizabeth Court and Wing Court, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $60,790
10. RENTAL ASSISTANCE
CDBG funds will be used to pay for a portion of the rent to provide day-time
shelter for homeless persons.
Submitting Agency: Elgin Wayside Center
Location: 1730 Berkley Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $30,100
11. FAIR HOUSING PROGRAMS & SERVICES
CDBG funds will be used to provide fair housing education, training and
counseling and assist the city in identifying barriers to fair housing.
Submitting Agency: Hope Fair Housing Center
Location: Throughout Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $28,629.48
12. RENTAL ASSISTANCE
CDBG funds will be used to pay for a portion of the rent to provide overnight
emergency shelter for homeless persons.
Submitting Agency: PADS of Elgin
Location: 1730 Berkley Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $50,000
13. RENTAL ASSISTANCE
CDBG funds will be used to pay for a portion of the rent of their existing facility.
Submitting Agency: Senior Services Associates
Location: 101 S Grove Avenue, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $36,000
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Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized and directed to
execute and file such submission with the Department of Housing and Urban Development and
to provide additional information and furnish such documents as may be required by said
Department to execute such agreements as are required by said Department, and to act as the
authorized correspondent of the City of Elgin.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: April 9, 2014
Adopted: April 9, 2014
Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 14-46 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2013
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND THE 2013
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Prigge.
Resolution No. 14-46
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2013 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM AND THE 2013 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
WHEREAS, Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides
for block grant funding assistance to units of local governments for the purpose of strengthening
the ability of said governments and elected officials to determine the community development
needs, set priorities, and allocate resources to various activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Elgin, Illinois, has determined that additional emphasis
is needed in the area of community development in order that beneficial solutions to the
preservation and rehabilitation of affordable housing, the rehabilitation of public facilities, and
support for public service activities may be addressed.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program Year and the
2013 Annual Action Plan are hereby amended for the reallocation of excess funds to the
following projects:
1. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Provide funds to compensate the city for staff time to administer the reallocation
of funds to the 2013 program year.
Submitting Agency: City of Elgin’s Community Development Department
Location: 150 Dexter Ct, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $33,149.89
2. SUMMIT HEALTH CENTER RENOVATION
Provide funds to convert the charts room into a centralized multipurpose
training/event/staff room and remove old obsolete shelving from all exam rooms.
Submitting Agency: Greater Elgin Family Care Center
Project Location: 370 Summit Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $60,000
3. ELEVATOR & PLUMBING UPGRADES
Provide funds to upgrade the existing elevator to be code compliance and to
provide total accessibility to all floors and replace plumbing in the building,
including toilets, sinks, dividers and faucets.
Submitting Agency: Senior Services Associates, Inc.
Project Location: 101 South Grove Avenue, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $66,480
4. IZAAK WALTON CENTER ELEVATOR INSTALLATION
Provide funds to install an elevator that will allow for the expansion of programs
in the lower level of the center and to meet ADA requirements.
Submitting Agency: Hanover Township
Project Location: 899 Jay Street, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $25,000
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized and directed to
execute and file such amendment with the Department of Housing and Urban Development and
to provide additional information and furnish such documents as may be required by said
Department to execute such agreements as are required by said Department, and to act as the
authorized correspondent of the City of Elgin.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
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Presented: April 9, 2014
Adopted: April 9, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 14-47 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE
SALE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 1238 CEDAR AVENUE
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 14-47 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE SALE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 1238 CEDAR AVENUE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute a real
estate sale contract on behalf of the City of Elgin with Gary K. Bohlin and Cynthia L. Bohlin for
the purchase of the property commonly known as 1238 Cedar Avenue for $140,000, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: April 9, 2014
Adopted: April 9, 2014
Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE G20-14 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 6.06 OF THE ELGIN
MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
DEALERS" TO AMEND THE NUMBER OF CERTAIN AVAILABLE LIQUOR
LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G20-14
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 6.06 OF THE
ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED,
ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS”
TO AMEND THE NUMBER OF CERTAIN
AVAILABLE LIQUOR LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 6.06.050 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled "Licenses; Number to be Issued:" be and is hereby further amended by amending
subparagraphs E and I thereof to read as follows:
"D. The number of class B licenses shall not exceed twenty-one (21) in number.
H. The number of class B-4 licenses shall not exceed one (1) in number."
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force upon its passage and publication
in the manner provided by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
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Presented: April 9, 2014
Passed: April 9, 2014
Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Recorded: April 9, 2014
Published: April 10, 2014
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE T23-14 PASSED ESTABLISHING A HEMMENS CULTURAL CENTER
ADVISORY TASK FORCE
There was a discussion regarding the process in which the task force members would be selected.
Also discussed were the qualifications for the candidates, reports from the task force, and the use
of a professional facilitator.
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Shaw.
Ordinance No. T23-14
AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING A HEMMENS CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit pursuant to the Illinois Constitution;
and
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 council of the City of Elgin has determined that it is desirable to
provide for a Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Task Force to provide recommendations to the
city manager and the city council regarding the Hemmens Cultural Center operational, cultural
offerings and capital needs; and
WHEREAS, the creation of a Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Task Force and
matters relating to the city's Hemmens Cultural Center are matters pertaining to the government
affairs of the city.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
“Section 1. HEMMENS CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY TASK FORCE
CREATED:
There is hereby created the Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Task Force for the
purpose of providing recommendations to the city manager and the city council regarding
the Hemmens Cultural Center operational, cultural offerings and capital needs.
Section 2. MEMBERSHIP:
The Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Task Force shall be composed of thirteen (13)
members. One (1) of such members shall be the chairperson who shall vote only in the
case of a tie vote of the members of the task force. Each member shall serve for an
indefinite term. The members of the task force including the chairperson shall be
appointed jointly by the mayor and the city manager. The mayor and city manager may
at any time appoint successor members to the task force to replace then current members
or to fill vacancies.
Section 3. MEETINGS:
The members of the Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Task Force shall meet as soon
as is practicable and shall meet as often as is reasonably necessary to carry out its duties
and to provide its recommendations and report as provided for in this ordinance. The
Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Task Force may establish rules regarding the
conduct of meetings and where not otherwise provided Roberts Rules of Order, Newly
Revised, shall apply. Minutes shall be taken at all meetings. All meetings shall be
conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
Section 4. STAFF:
The city manager, from time to time in his discretion, shall make available the service of
the city’s professional staff to aid and cooperate with the Hemmens Cultural Center
Advisory Task Force in carrying out its responsibilities.
Section 5. POWERS AND DUTIES:
The Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Task Force shall have the power and duty to
evaluate and make recommendations regarding the Hemmens Cultural Center
operational, cultural offerings and capital needs. The task force shall have the authority to
create subcommittees of its members. The task force shall present its recommendations
in a written report to the city manager as soon as is reasonably practicable. The city
manager shall submit such report of the Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Task Force
along with the city manager's 2015 budget and three-year financial plan submission to the
city council.
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Section 6. DISSOLUTION OF TASK FORCE:
The Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Task Force shall automatically be dissolved on
December 31, 2015.”
Section 7. That all ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 8. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage in the manner provided by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: April 9, 2014
Passed: April 9, 2014
Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 1
Recorded: April 9, 2014
Published: April 10, 2014
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Gavin, to pass Ordinance Nos. G18-14 and G19-14, and adopt Resolution Nos. 14-40 through
14-44 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 14-40 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH WILLS BURKE KELSEY ASSOCIATES, LTD. FOR DESIGN,
ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE 2014 NEIGHBORHOOD RESURFACING PROGRAM
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 14-40 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLS BURKE KELSEY ASSOCIATES, LTD. FOR DESIGN, ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2014 NEIGHBORHOOD RESURFACING PROGRAM 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 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
Wills Burke Kelsey Associates, Ltd. for design, administration and planning engineering
activities services in connection with the 2014 Neighborhood Resurfacing Program, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: April 9, 2014
Adopted: April 9, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 14-41 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH CIVILTECH ENGINEERING, INC. FOR
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
ACTIVITIES SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2014 NEIGHBORHOOD
STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT (GARDEN CRESCENT/ROYAL
BOULEVARD)
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 14-41
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 1
WITH CIVILTECH ENGINEERING, INC. FOR
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
ACTIVITIES SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
2014 NEIGHBORHOOD STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT
(Garden Crescent/Royal Boulevard)
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 Civiltech
Engineering, Inc. for construction administration and construction engineering activities services
in connection with the 2014 Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project (Garden Crescent/Royal
Boulevard), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: April 9, 2014
Adopted: April 9, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 14-42 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE ILLINOIS
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION AUTHORITY FOR A PART-TIME DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE CASE MANAGER
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 14-42
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT TO
ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE ILLINOIS CRIMINAL JUSTICE
INFORMATION AUTHORITY FOR A
PART-TIME DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE MANAGER
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that David J. Kaptain, Mayor, Colleen Lavery, Chief Financial Officer, and Jeffrey Swoboda,
Chief of Police, are hereby authorized and directed to execute an Interagency Agreement to
accept a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority in the amount of $33,628
for a part-time domestic violence case manager, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that David J. Kaptain, Mayor, is hereby authorized and
directed to execute all documents necessary in conjunction with the subject grant program.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: April 9, 2014
Adopted: April 9, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 14-43 ADOPTED APPROVING AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL
DEFIBRILLATOR GRANT RECIPIENTS
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 14-43
RESOLUTION
APPROVING AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR GRANT RECIPIENTS
WHEREAS, the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) grant program was established
by the City of Elgin to provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to eligible organizations
to be maintained at the eligible organization's premises in the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, in 2014 eight applications have been made under the AED grant program;
and
WHEREAS, said applications have been reviewed and recipients selected by the city
council; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the sum of $6,674.88 is allocated under the Automatic External
Defibrillator Grant Program for the purchase of automatic external defibrillators; one (1) to be
provided to each of the following organizations:
Organization Address
Association for Individual Development 1135 Bowes Road
Congregation Kneseth Israel 330 Division Street
Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum 782 Jefferson Ave.
Elgin Parent Cooperative 240 Standish
One Hope United-Elgin Child & Family
Resource Center 210 National Street
Prairie Valley Family YMCA 50 N. McLean Blvd.
West Ridge Community Church 330 Encounter Lane
Zion Lutheran Church 330 Griswold Street
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the subject matter of this resolution shall be
performed in conformance with all applicable codes, ordinances and laws.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to receiving such automatic external
defibrillator recipients shall be required to enter into an agreement with the City of Elgin in a
form as approved by the Corporation Counsel.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
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Presented: April 9, 2014
Adopted: April 9, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 14-44 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE
CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF 114-116 NORTH CHANNING STREET
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 14-44 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF 114-116 NORTH CHANNING STREET
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 real estate sale contract on behalf of the City of Elgin with Habitat for
Humanity of Northern Fox Valley for the sale of the property commonly known as 114-116
North Channing Street, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: April 9, 2014
Adopted: April 9, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE G18-14 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 6.06 OF THE ELGIN
MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
DEALERS"
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to pass the following
ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G18-14
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 6.06 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976,
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS”
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise
any power and perform and function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the regulation of alcoholic liquor dealers pertains to the governments and
affairs of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 6.06.140 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled "Offenses by Licensee" be and is hereby further amended by amending subparagraph N
thereof to read as follows:
“N. Permit any person who has not attained the age of twenty one (21) years to
remain on the premises of a class A, A-1, AA, R, R-1 or U licensee. This
subsection shall not apply to:
1. Persons eighteen (18) years of age or older, when such person is on
the premises pursuant to employment; or
2. Persons accompanied by his or her parents, legal guardian or spouse; or
3. Food service establishments, except in areas segregated and
designated principally for the sale or consumption of alcoholic
liquor, or for bowling alleys, except when they are segregated and
designated principally for the sale or consumption of alcoholic
liquor;”
Section 2. That Section 6.06.050 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled "Licenses; Number to be Issued:" be and is hereby further amended by amending
subparagraph W thereof to read as follows:
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"W. The number of class U licenses shall not exceed one (1) in number."
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance 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.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: April 9, 2014
Passed: April 9, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Recorded: April 9, 2014
Published: April 10, 2014
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G19-14 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 11.08 OF THE ELGIN
MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "TRAFFIC
ADMINISTRATION"
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to pass the following
ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G19-14
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 11.08 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976,
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION”
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit pursuant to Article VII Section 6 of the
Illinois Constitution; and
WHEREAS, as a home rule unit the City of Elgin may exercise any power and perform
any function pertaining to its government and affairs including, but not limited to, the power to
regulate for the protection of the public health, safety, morals and welfare, and the power to
abate public nuisances; and
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WHEREAS, section 11-209.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-100 et seq.)
authorizes the City of Elgin to enter into an agreement with any person or board of directors that
owns, operates, or represents a residential subdivision, development, apartment house, or
apartment project, to authorize the City of Elgin to enforce the traffic regulations of the Illinois
Vehicle Code and the Elgin Municipal Code on any private streets or roads within such
residential subdivision, development, apartment house, or apartment project; and
WHEREAS, the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation, as the duly-authorized
representative of the apartment complex commonly known as the Squire Village Apartments, has
submitted a written request pursuant to section 11-209.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code to enter into
an agreement authorizing the City of Elgin to enforce the traffic regulations of the Illinois
Vehicle Code and the Elgin Municipal Code on certain private streets or roads within the Squire
Village Apartments development; and
WHEREAS, the Poplar Creek Townhouses Cooperative, as the duly-authorized
representative of the apartment complex commonly known as Crestwood of Elgin, has submitted
a written request pursuant to section 11-209.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code to enter into an
agreement authorizing the City of Elgin to enforce the traffic regulations of the Illinois Vehicle
Code and the Elgin Municipal Code on certain private streets or roads within the Crestwood of
Elgin development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has authorized entering into said
enforcement agreements with the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation and the Poplar
Creek Townhouses Cooperative, respectively; and
WHEREAS, section 11-209.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code provides that the entry into an
enforcement agreement described herein by a local authority shall be pursuant to the adoption of
an enabling ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Chapter 11.08 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Traffic Administration” be and is hereby amended by adding a new Section 11.08.100
thereto, entitled “Regulation of Traffic on Private Property,” to read as follows:
“11.08.100 REGULATION OF TRAFFIC ON PRIVATE PROPERTY:
By written agreement with the city pursuant to section 11-209.1 of the Illinois
Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-100 et seq.), the following traffic regulations are
established for the private properties described below:
A. Crestwood of Elgin
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For the development commonly known as Crestwood of Elgin, the following
traffic regulations are established and may be enforced by the city:
1. The maximum speed limit for any vehicle shall be thirty (30) miles per
hour;
2. Stop signs shall be posted at all exits and the driver of a vehicle merging
from the Development shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving
onto an adjoining or intersecting street, and shall yield the right-of-way to
any pedestrian as may be necessary to avoid collision, and upon entering
the street or roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles
approaching on said street or roadway;
3. The provisions of Chapter 11 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, entitled “Rules
of the Road” (625 ILCS 5/11-100 through 625 ILCS 5/11-1516,
inclusive), as amended.
The following private streets and roads within the Crestwood of Elgin
development are subject to the foregoing regulations: Apple Lane, Hemlock
Court, Hemlock Lane, Peachtree Court, Peachtree Lane, and Spruce Lane.
B. Squire Village Apartments
For the development commonly known as the Squire Village Apartments, the
following traffic regulations are established and may be enforced by the city:
1. The maximum speed limit for any vehicle shall be thirty (30) miles per
hour;
2. Stop signs shall be posted at all exits and the driver of a vehicle merging
from the Development shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving
onto an adjoining or intersecting street, and shall yield the right-of-way to
any pedestrian as may be necessary to avoid collision, and upon entering
the street or roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles
approaching on said street or roadway;
3. The provisions of Chapter 11 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, entitled “Rules
of the Road” (625 ILCS 5/11-100 through 625 ILCS 5/11-1516,
inclusive), as amended.
The following private streets and roads within the Squire Village Apartments
development are subject to the foregoing regulations: Apple Lane, Hemlock
Court, Hemlock Lane, Peachtree Court, Peachtree Lane, Rosewood Court, Spruce
Lane and Yew Court.”
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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: April 9, 2014
Passed: April 9, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Recorded: April 9, 2014
Published: April 10, 2014
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to place the
following reports and minutes on file. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Gavin, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Cultural Arts Commission February 10, 2014
Emergency Telephone System Board February 20, 2014
Heritage Commission Design Review February 11, 2014
Strategic Plan Commission January 28, 2014
Committee of the Whole for February 26, 2014
City Council Minutes for February 26, 2014
Sales Tax Revenue
Electricity Tax Revenue
Natural Gas Tax Revenue
Telecommunications Tax Revenue
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adjourn and go
into the Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following matters. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Selection of a Person to Fill a Public Office, Including a Vacancy in a Public
Office, When the Public Body is Given Power to Appoint Under Law or
Ordinance, or the Discipline, Performance or Removal of the Occupant of a
Public Office, When the Public Body is Given Power to Remove the Occupant
Under Law or Ordinance - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(3) of the Open
Meetings Act
Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the Public Body - Exempt
Under Section 120/2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act
The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis April 23, 2014
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved