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VOLUME LXXIX AUGUST 27, 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 August 27, 2014, in
the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:00 p.m. The
Invocation was given by Pastor Danny Taylor from the Church of the Nazarene and the Pledge
of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Toby Shaw.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 13, 2014, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the
August 13, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Steffen abstained.
COMMUNICATIONS
Herb’s Bakery 60th Anniversary Proclamation
Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Herb’s Bakery is a local, family owned bakery located in Elgin since 1954
and comes from nine generations of bakers in Germany;
WHEREAS, Herb’s Bakery originally was located on the east side of Elgin before
moving to its current location on Larkin Avenue in the summer of 1974; and
WHEREAS, Herb’s Bakery was honored as one of the first groups recognized as Master
Bakers in the United States, has been voted one of the “Fox Valley’s Best Bakery” numerous
times and their decorators have won several awards over the years; and
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WHEREAS, In 2014, Herb’s Bakery is celebrating its landmark Anniversary of 60 years
in business in Elgin.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois, do hereby
invite all citizens to join us in congratulating Herb’s Bakery on their landmark 60th Anniversary.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 27th day of August, 2014.
David J. Kaptain
Mayor
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Linda Henderson expressed her concerns regarding a parking lot that was placed in the Bowes
Creek Subdivision without the proper permit.
Tom McCarthy stated his opinions about dead trees in the downtown area, his experiences with
311, the increased security in the council chambers and the changes being put in place to prevent
an escape of those being held in custody at the Elgin Mental Health Facility.
Charles Muscarello, attorney for businesses in the Fox Bluff Corporate Center, stated their
concerns about the process in which the petition for Salveo Health moved forward from the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Teresa Box stated her concerns about proposed changes and restrictions to the Ride in Kane
program.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PETITION 23-14 TO AMEND THE ANNEXATION
AGREEMENT FOR CAPITAL CORPORATE CENTER TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL
REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELECTRONIC CHANGEABLE
COPY (LED) GRAPHIC WITHIN AN AREA OF SPECIAL CHARACTER
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing open.
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of Petition 23-14 which
has proposed changes to an annexation agreement for construction of an electronic changeable
copy graphic. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject
to the conditions outlined in the memo.
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing closed.
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PETITION 23-14 APPROVED TO AMEND THE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AND
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL
REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELECTRONIC CHANGEABLE
COPY (LED) GRAPHIC WITHIN AN AREA OF SPECIAL CHARACTER FOR THE
PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1755-1765 CAPITAL STREET, BY ABCP INVESTMENTS
LLC AS APPLICANTS
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve Petition
23-14 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin,
Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
PETITION 22-14 APPROVED TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE RANDALL ROAD/I-90 AREA OF SPECIAL
CHARACTER
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve Petition
22-14 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin,
Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
PETITION 30-14 APPROVED REQUESTING CONDITIONAL USE TO ESTABLISH A
PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITY WITHIN AN AB AREA BUSINESS DISTRICT;
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 40 TYLER CREEK PLAZA; KIM STOVER AS
APPLICANT, AND BMO REA-IL RETAIL LLC AS OWNER
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of Petition 30-14 which
proposed to establish a physical fitness facility. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined in the memo.
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve
Petition 30-14 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
PETITION 34-14 APPROVED REQUESTING CONDITIONAL USE TO ESTABLISH A
MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSING ORGANIZATION; PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1330 CRISPIN DRIVE; SALVEO HEALTH & WELLNESS, LTD AS APPLICANT, AND
GARDEN 6 JOINT VENTURE LGP AS OWNER
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, stated that it was being suggested that the
matter be remanded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further consideration and public
input. There was a discussion regarding the merits of sending the matter back to Planning and
Zoning and if that action was necessary.
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Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to remand Petition
34-14 to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dunne, Martinez, Shaw, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Gavin, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, and Steffen.
Motion failed.
Mr. Mylott provided an overview of the petition and asked the petitioner to come forward and
answer questions from the council. There was a discussion regarding the details of the security
plan, the licensing process through the state, the impact on the neighborhood and how deliveries
would be handled.
Charles Muscarello, attorney for businesses in the Fox Bluff Corporate Center, outlined the main
concerns of the group, including safety, zoning, and the procedures for providing a timely
response to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve Petition
34-14 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gavin, Martinez,
Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember
Dunne.
PETITION 37-14 APPROVED REQUESTING A FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR
PORTILLO’S ELGIN, BY RICHPORT HOLDINGS LLC, AS APPLICANT AND
OWNER
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of Petition 37-14
regarding the final plat of subdivision for Portillo’s Elgin. Staff and the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined in the memo.
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve Petition
37-14 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin,
Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 14-120 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RIDE IN KANE
NEW FREEDOM/JARC SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ASSOCIATION FOR
INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT REGARDING THE RIDE IN KANE PROGRAM
(PHASE 9, 10, 11 AND 12)
There was discussion regarding potential changes in the level of service, concerns over the
increased costs to the city and when the study regarding the increased costs would be completed.
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Resolution No. 14-120
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RIDE IN KANE NEW FREEDOM/JARC SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
REGARDING THE RIDE IN KANE PROGRAM
(Phase 9, 10, 11 and 12)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that David J. Kaptain, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Ride in Kane
New Freedom/JARC Service Agreement, Phase 9, 10, 11 and 12, on behalf of the City of Elgin
with Association for Individual Development regarding the Ride in Kane Program, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: August 27, 2014
Adopted: August 27, 2014
Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 14-121 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RIDE IN KANE
PACE SUBSIDY AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION OF THE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (PACE) FOR THE RIDE IN KANE
PROGRAM
There was discussion about the level of service for para transit, when proposed changes could
take place, how much had been spent to date on the program, and ideas on how to fund the
program this year. Mayor Kaptain suggested utilizing the General Fund to maintain the service
for the remainder of the year and to wait to receive the information from the study to make
further decisions about the levels of service
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmembers Gavin, Prigge, and Shaw.
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Resolution No. 14-121
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RIDE IN KANE PACE SUBSIDY AGREEMENT
WITH THE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (PACE) FOR THE RIDE IN KANE PROGRAM
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 Ride in Kane Pace Subsidy Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin
with the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (PACE) for the Ride
in Kane Program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: August 27, 2014
Adopted: August 27, 2014
Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 3
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G45-14 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 3.08 OF THE ELGIN
MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “BOARD OF FIRE AND
POLICE COMMISSIONERS”
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin to approve the
ordinance as presented.
There was discussion regarding amending the motion to separate the topics contained within the
ordinance for discussion.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to separate the
discussion into the membership of the board and the revisions to application process. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmembers Gavin, Prigge, and Shaw.
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There was discussion regarding the make-up of the board membership and it was suggested that
there should be three residents and the Police and Fire Chief. The proposed ordinance had two
residents, the Police and Fire Chiefs and the Human Resources Director. There was an
overview of the process including the different tests and the background checks that are
conducted and the role of the Board of Fire and Police Commission in the hiring process.
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to pass Section
One of the following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin,
Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
Councilmembers Gavin, Prigge, and Shaw.
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to pass Sections
Two, Three, Four and Five of the following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G45-14
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 3.08 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED,
ENTITLED “BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS”
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit pursuant to
Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution 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 necessary and
desirable to amend the provisions relating to the members of the City of Elgin’s Board of Fire
and Police Commissioners and the duties of the City of Elgin’s Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the City of Elgin’s Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners and the duties thereof pertain to the government and affairs of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 3.08.010 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Established” be and is hereby further amended to read as follows:
“There is hereby established a board of fire and police commissioners for
the city pursuant to the city's home rule authority. The board of fire and
police commissioners hereby established shall be separate and distinct and
supersede the board of fire and police commissioners authorized by
statute. In the case of any conflict of any provision of this chapter with an y
provision of the statutory provisions for board of fire and police
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commissioners, the provisions of this chapter shall control. The board of
fire and police commissioners shall consist of five (5) members. One (1)
member shall be the fire chief or his designee, one (1) member shall be the
police chief or his designee, and the remaining three (3) members shall be
appointed by the city council. The terms of the members appointed by the
city council shall be for three (3) years. Of the five (5) members of the
board not less than one shall be a female and not less than one shall be a
member of a racial minority as that term is used by the equal employment
opportunity commission. The board of fire and police commissioners shall
elect one of its members as chairman for a term of one year subject to
reelection.”
Section 2. That Section 3.08.020 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Duties; Appointments; Exceptions” be and is hereby further amended by amending
subparagraph B thereof to read as follows:
“B. The fire chief, assistant fire chiefs, battalion fire chiefs and fire
marshal of the fire department are and shall be exempt ranks and positions
and shall be appointed or promoted by the city manager and shall be
subject to removal by the city manager. The chief, deputy chiefs and
commanders of the police department are and shall be exempt ranks and
positions and shall be appointed or promoted by the city manager and shall
be subject to removal by the city manager.”
Section 3. That Section 3.08.020 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Duties; Appointments; Exceptions” be and is hereby further amended by adding new
subparagraphs H and I thereto to read as follows:
“H. Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall be appointed to the
police department if he or she does not possess a bachelor’s degree from
an accredited college or university. Applicants for a position in the police
department who are 1) persons who have engaged in the military service
of the United States for a period of at least three (3) years of active duty,
2) persons who are currently employed as full-time sworn officers of a
regular police department in any municipal, county, university or state law
enforcement agency with at least three (3) years of full-time police
experience, 3) persons who are currently employed as full-time
community service officers with the Elgin Police Department with at least
three (3) years employment with the City as a community service officer,
or 4) persons who have participated in the Elgin Police Department
Explorer Program with at least four (4) years of participation in such
program and with not less than four hundred (400) hours of volunteer time
in such program, and who have successfully completed and obtained sixty
(60) hours of college credit with an accredited college or university, may
be considered for appointment to active duty with the police department.
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I. The board of fire and police commissioners shall also assist the fire and
police departments of the City with award and recognition ceremonies for
police and fire personnel as requested by the fire and police departments.”
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 in the
manner provided by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: August 27, 2014
Passed: August 27, 2014
Vote for Section 1: Yeas: 6 Nays: 3
Vote for Sections 2-5: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: August 27, 2014
Published: August 29, 2014
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G46-14 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 2.20 OF THE ELGIN
MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY OFFICERS”
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gavin, Martinez, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmembers Dunne and Powell.
Ordinance No. G46-14
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.20 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976,
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY OFFICERS”
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise
any power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.20 of the Elgin Municipal Code provides for residence
requirements for certain city officers and employees; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary and desirable to amend
certain provisions of the residency requirements and to provide for a community service
requirement for certain city officers and employees; and
WHEREAS, residency requirements and community service requirements for certain city
officers and employees pertain to the government affairs of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Chapter 2.20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
“Residency Requirements for City Officers” be and is hereby further amended by amending the
title of such Chapter to read “Residency and Community Service Requirements for City
Officers”.
Section 2. That Section 2.20.020 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Residency Required” be and is hereby further amended to read as follows:
“2.2.020: RESIDENCY REQUIRED:
The following listing of full time officers and employees, employed now or
hereinafter by the city, shall be required as a condition of their continued
employment to maintain their bona fide residence and their principal place of
abode within the corporate city limits of the city of Elgin: city manager, fire chief,
police chief, assistant city managers, community development director, public
services director, parks and recreation director, police deputy chiefs, assistant fire
chiefs, and city clerk.”
Section 3. That Section 2.20.030 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled “Establishment” be and is hereby further amended to read as follows:
“2.20.030: ESTABLISHMENT:
All full time officers and employees of the city named in section 2.20.020 of this
chapter shall establish residency within twenty four (24) months following
original appointment whether or not probationary, or employment or promotion to
an office or position for which a different residence is required by this chapter.
Extensions of time in which to establish residency, or temporary exceptions to
residency as required by this chapter, may be granted in the discretion of the city
manager for a period not to exceed an additional thirty six (36) months, upon
written application and, where there are practical difficulties or particular
hardship in establishing residency within the time provided or in maintaining
residency as otherwise provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that
a full time officer or employee of the city named in section 2.20.020 of this
chapter establishes a new bona fide residence and principal place of abode during
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either the twenty four (24) month period or the thirty six (36) month period
referred to in this section, the additional time period for the officer or employee to
establish residency within the corporate limits of the city of Elgin shall be deemed
terminated and such employee shall immediately thereafter be subject to the
residency requirement within the corporate limits of the city of Elgin as provided
for in section 2.20.020 of this chapter. Additional extensions of time in which to
establish residency, or waivers of the residency as required by this chapter, may
be granted in the discretion of the city manager, upon written application and
upon a written finding by the city manager that such an additional extension of
time or waiver of the residency requirement is in the best interests of the city and
is necessary in order to recruit or retain qualified persons for the office or position
at issue. Prior to granting such an additional extension of time or waiver of the
residency requirement the city manager shall report to the city council in writing
not less than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed granting of such a further
extension or waiver advising the city council of the city manager’s
recommendation and intention to grant such a further extension or waiver of the
residency requirement.”
Section 4. That Chapter 2.20.020 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be
and is hereby further amended by adding a new Section 2.20.035 thereto entitled “Community
Service Required” to read as follows:
“2.20.035: COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIRED:
The following listing of full-time officers and employees, employed now or
hereinafter by the city, shall be required to perform each calendar year not less
than forty (40) hours of community service in the city: city manager, corporation
counsel, fire chief, police chief, assistant city managers, community development
director, chief financial officer, public services director, human resources director,
parks and recreation director, communications director, public works director,
water director, information technology services director, police deputy chiefs,
assistance fire chiefs, and city clerk. Qualifying community service for the
purpose of this section shall be as determined by the city manager and shall
include, but is not limited to, attending community events.”
Section 5. 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 6. 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
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Presented: August 27, 2014
Passed: August 27, 2014
Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 2
Recorded: August 27, 2014
Published: August 29, 2014
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Steffen, to pass Ordinance No. G44-14 and adopt Resolution Nos. 14-115 through 14-119 by
omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Powell, Martinez,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 14-115 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND
MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PROVIDENCE UNIT 2C
SUBDIVISION
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 14-115
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS IN PROVIDENCE UNIT 2C SUBDIVISION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that the City of Elgin hereby accepts for ownership and maintenance in Providence Unit 2C
Subdivision the following public improvements: approximately 120 lineal feet of 6-inch water
main; approximately 270 lineal feet of eight-inch water main; approximately 4,435 lineal feet of
12-inch water main; three, 12-inch valves in 5-foot vaults; 16 fire hydrants; 2,991 lineal feet of
12-inch storm sewer; 682 lineal feet of 15-inch storm sewer; 757 lineal feet of 18-inch storm
sewer; 1,150 lineal feet of 21-inch storm sewer; 1,235 lineal feet of 24-inch storm sewer; 108
lineal feet of 27-inch storm sewer; 895 lineal feet of 36-inch storm sewer; 74 catch basins and
inlets; 31 storm manholes; 30 street lights; 43 street signs; 215 parkway trees and 12,367 lineal
feet of improved street (including curb and gutter on both sides, parkway and bike path on one
side of the street for southbound Longcommon Parkway, and curb and gutter on both sides with
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parkway and sidewalk on one side of the street for northbound Longcommon Parkway) and their
appurtenances to the city maintained facilities.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: August 27, 2014
Adopted: August 27, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 14-116 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH PULTE HOME CORPORATION REGARDING CERTAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS IN SHADOW HILL SUBDIVISION UNIT 4
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 14-116
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH PULTE HOME CORPORATION
REGARDING CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN
SHADOW HILL SUBDIVISION UNIT 4
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 Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Pulte Home
Corporation regarding certain public improvements in Shadow Hill Subdivision Unit 4, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
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Presented: August 27, 2014
Adopted: August 27, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 14-117 ADOPTED ACCEPTING THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY SAFETY PROJECT GRANT REGARDING THE 2014
LOCAL ALCOHOL PROGRAM (LAP)
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 14-117 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY SAFETY PROJECT GRANT REGARDING THE 2014 LOCAL ALCOHOL PROGRAM (LAP) 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 accept the Illinois Department of Transportation Highway Safety Project grant in the amount of $12,570 regarding the 2014 Local Alcohol Program (LAP). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it hereby ratifies and approves the execution of an Illinois Department of Transportation Highway Safety Project Agreement by Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, and Kevin Senne, Police Sergeant, regarding the 2014 Local Alcohol Program (LAP), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: August 27, 2014
Adopted: August 27, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 14-118 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH SMITH ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIME
SLAKER EQUIPMENT
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 14-118
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
SMITH ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS COMPANY
FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIME SLAKER EQUIPMENT
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, be and is hereby authorized and directed to
execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Smith Ecological Systems Company
for the purchase of lime slaker equipment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: August 27, 2014
Adopted: August 27, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 14-119 ADOPTED RELEASING CERTAIN EXECUTIVE SESSION
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 14-119
RESOLUTION
RELEASING CERTAIN EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has met from time to time in executive
session for purposes authorized by the Illinois Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, as required by the Act, the City Clerk has kept written minutes of all such
executive sessions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the City
Council has met in closed session to review all closed session minutes; and
WHEREAS, they have determined that a need for confidentiality still exists as to a
portion of the executive session minutes from the meetings set forth on the exhibit referred to
herein; and
WHEREAS, they have further determined that the remaining portion of the meetings
listed no longer require confidential treatment and should be made available for public
inspection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. The executive session minutes for the period from January, 2014 through
June, 2014 are hereby approved and the minutes or the portions thereof set forth on the attached
Exhibit A no longer require confidential treatment and are hereby made available for public
inspection. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make said minutes or the
portions thereof available for inspection and copying as public records.
Section 2. The need for confidentiality still exists as to all or parts of those executive
session minutes set forth in Exhibit B.
Section 3. The executive session minutes or the portions thereof set forth on the
attached Exhibit C no longer require confidential treatment and are hereby made available for
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public inspection. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make said minutes or the
portions thereof available for inspection and copying as public records.
Section 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: August 27, 2014
Adopted: August 27, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G44-14 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, Martinez,
Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Ordinance No. G44-14
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
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 M and Q thereof relating to the number of Class E and Class F licenses to read as
follows:
“M. The number of class E licenses shall not exceed eleven (11) in number.
Q. The number of class F licenses shall not exceed nine (9) in number.”
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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 after its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: August 27, 2014
Passed: August 27, 2014
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: August 27, 2014
Published: August 29, 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 Gavin, to place the
following reports and minutes on file. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
Emergency Telephone System Board July 17, 2014
Liquor Commission July 9, 2014
Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board April 8, 2014
Heritage Commission July 1, 2014
Heritage Commission –Design Review June 24 and July 8, 2014
Human Relations Commission July 1, 2014
Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund May 12 and 13, 2014
Committee of the Whole Minutes July 23, 2014
City Council Minutes July 23, 2014
Sales Tax
Local Sales Tax
State Income Tax
State Use Tax
Telecommunications Tax
Alcohol Tax Revenue
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Video Gaming Tax
Disbursement Report
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, 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, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Collective Bargaining Issues or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for
One or More Classes of Employees - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(2) of the
Open Meetings Act.
Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance Or Dismissal
Of Specific Employees Of The Public Body (Exempt Under Section 120/2(C)(1)
Of The Open Meetings Act)
The meeting adjourned at 9:11p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis September 10, 2014
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved