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MAY 6, 2015 VOLUME LXXX
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 May 6, 2015, in the
Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:00 p.m. The
Invocation was given by Velma Sept and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor David
Kaptain.
PROCLAMATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION FOR
THE OFFICES OF MAYOR AND OF COUNCILMEMBER FOR THE CITY OF ELGIN,
KANE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
City Clerk Kimberly Dewis read the following proclamation of results of the consolidated
election for the office of Councilmembers for the City of Elgin, Kane and Cook Counties,
Illinois:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, a Consolidated Election for the offices Mayor and of Councilmember to be
elected at large, of and for the City of Elgin, Kane and Cook Counties, Illinois, was held on April
7, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the election authority of Cook County transmitted the results for those
precincts located in Hanover Township, Cook County, City of Elgin to the Kane County election
authority; and
WHEREAS, the election authority of Kane County compiled the results for those
precincts located in Campton, Dundee, Elgin, Plato, and Rutland Townships, Kane County, and
Hanover Township, Cook County, Elgin, Illinois; and
WHEREAS on April 28, 2015, the County Canvassing Board of Kane County met at the
County Clerk’s office in Geneva, Illinois, canvassed the returns of the Consolidated Election and
issued an Abstract of Votes which was furnished to the Local Election Official of the City of
Elgin.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the Abstract of Votes prepared by the Kane County
Canvassing Board, it is hereby proclaimed that of the 52,836 registered voters, a total of 7,085
ballots were cast at the Consolidated Election on April 7, 2015. The following number of votes
was cast for each candidate for the office of Mayor and the office of Councilmember of the City
of Elgin:
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Mayor Kane County Cook County Totals
David Kaptain 3,981 840 4,821
Joseph P. Galvan 1,732 361 2,093
Candidate Kane County Cook County Totals
Jaime L. Hjelm 1,496 319 1,815
F. John Steffen 3,257 644 3,901
Fred Moulton 706 102 808
Andrew R. Cuming 854 145 999
Mohammad “Mo” Iqbal 1,421 298 1,719
Tish S. Powell 3,401 688 4,089
Kyle Scifert 442 90 532
Julie A. Schmidt 1,880 411 2,291
Toby Shaw 2,350 469 2,819
Rose Martinez 2,653 589 3,242
Jason Dusenberry 2,015 402 2,417
IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED that the following person has been elected for the four
year term of office of Mayor for the City of Elgin:
David Kaptain
IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED that the following persons have been elected to the four
year terms of office of Councilmember for the City of Elgin:
F. John Steffen
Tish S. Powell
Toby Shaw
Rose Martinez
This is to certify that the foregoing Proclamation of Results of the Consolidated Election
for the offices of Mayor and Councilmember for the City of Elgin is true and correct.
Dated this 6th day of May, 2015.
Kimberly Dewis
Elgin City Clerk and Local Election Official
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INAUGURATION OF ELECTED MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
David Kaptain was sworn in by the Honorable John G. Dalton.
Tish Powell was sworn in by the Honorable John G. Dalton.
Rose Martinez was sworn in by the Honorable Kathy Karayannis.
Toby Shaw was sworn in by the Honorable James C. Hallock.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
NEWLY-INAUGURATED COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
The newly inaugurated councilmembers each thanked their friends, family, and constituents for
their support.
THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED AND WILL RESUME AT THE
CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to recess the City
Council Meeting and resume at the conclusion of the Committee of the Whole Meeting. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RECONVENE THE COUNCIL MEETING
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to reconvene the
City Council meeting at 8:56 p.m. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin,
Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 22, 2015, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS
DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the
April 22, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Shaw abstained.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Poppy Days Proclamation
Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, America is the land of the freedom, preserved and protected willingly and
freely by citizen soldiers; and
WHEREAS, millions of citizen soldiers, who have answered the call to arms, have died
on the field of battle; and
WHEREAS, a Nation must be reminded of the price of war and the debt owed to those
who have died in war; and
WHEREAS, the red poppy has been designated as a symbol of the sacrifice of lives in all
wars; and
WHEREAS, the American Legion and its Auxiliaries, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and
its Auxiliaries and the AMVETS have pledged to remind Americans annually of this debt
through the distribution of the poppy as the memorial flower.
NOW, THEREFORE, I David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois, do hereby
proclaim May 21, 22 and 23, 2015 as POPPY DAYS in Elgin and ask all citizens to pay tribute
to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom, by making a donation for
and wearing the memorial poppy during these days.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 6th day of May 2015.
David J. Kaptain
Mayor
Firefighter’s Memorial Day Proclamation
Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 1993 the Illinois Fire Services Association unanimously agreed that a
monument should be erected to serve as the official memorial; it was to be located on the
grounds adjacent to the state Capital building; and
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WHEREAS, the Illinois Firefighter Memorial is dedicated to the firefighters of Illinois,
who have given their lives in the line of duty and to those firefighters who heroically serve with
courage, pride and honor; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties,
responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of their fire service agency, and that members of our fire
department recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property; and
WHEREAS, the men and women of the Elgin Fire Department unceasingly provide a
vital public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, declare Saturday,
May 9, 2015, as the Elgin Area Firefighters’ Memorial Day, a day to remember those
Firefighters who have gone before us. I do hereby order the lowering of the flag flying in front
of Fire Barn No. 5, to Half-Mast for the remainder of this day, as a symbol of our corporate
pledge, to honor all those who have served, who now serve, and who will serve our fair City of
Elgin.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 6th Day of May, 2015.
David J. Kaptain
Mayor
Peace Officers Memorial Day Proclamation
Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, May 15 has been designated as National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Elgin Police Department play an essential role in
safeguarding the rights and freedoms of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties of their law
enforcement agency, and that members of our law enforcement agency recognize their duty to
serve the people; and
WHEREAS, the men and women of the Elgin Police Department unceasingly provide a
vital public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, declare Tuesday,
May 12, 2015, as ELGIN PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY, a day to remember those
officers who have gone before us and hereby order the lowering of the flags flying in front of this
facility to Half Mast.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 6th Day of May, 2015.
David J. Kaptain
Mayor
National Public Works Week Proclamation
Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, public works services are an integral part in the everyday lives of the
citizens, businesses and visitors in our community; and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry and business
community is vital to the efficient operation of public works services and programs such as: solid
waste collection, water, sewer, parks, forestry, streets, traffic signals, streetlights, signs, and fleet
maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these
facilities and services and;
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public
works departments is materially influenced by the people’s attitude and understanding of the
importance of the work they perform.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, do hereby proclaim the week of May 17 through
May 23, 2015 as “National Public Works Week” in the city of Elgin, and I call upon all citizens,
businesses and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing
our public works and to recognize the contributions which public works officials make every day
to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 6th day of May, 2015.
David J. Kaptain
Mayor
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Cheryl Jacob stated her support of making changes to the recreational vehicle parking
restrictions.
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Jeff Jacob also stated his support to making changes to the municipal code regarding recreational
vehicle restrictions.
Fred Hollister offered his support of the conditional use permit application for RAM Foods.
Jack Kozar, attorney for RAM Foods, outlined his client’s application for a conditional use
permit.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT WITH F.H. PASCHEN APPROVED FOR CENTRE
FITNESS CENTRE IMPROVEMENTS
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve a
contract with F.H. Paschen in the amount of $169,920 to improve the design and functionality of
The Centre’s fitness center to increase its appeal to existing and new members. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 15-68 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY AND
PERMANENT EASEMENTS WITH CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS
TRUSTEE UNDER A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 13, 1986, TRUST
#4552 (SOUTH STREET EXTENSION-BOWES ROAD INTERCEPTOR SEWER-
TRUNK 20 PROJECTS)
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 15-68 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EASEMENTS WITH CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 13, 1986, TRUST #4552 (South Street Extension – Bowes Road Interceptor Sewer-Trunk 20 Projects) 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 For Dedication of Public Right-of-Way
and Temporary and Permanent Easements on behalf of the City of Elgin with Chicago Title Land
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Trust Company as Trustee under a Trust Agreement Dated January 13, 1986, Trust #4552, for
the city’s acquisition of necessary right-of-way for the extension of South Street and easements
for the Bowes Road Interceptor Sewer Trunk 20 Projects, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: May 6, 2015
Adopted: May 6, 2015
Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 15-69 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY AND
PERMANENT EASEMENTS WITH TIG PROPERTIES, LLC (SOUTH STREET
EXTENSION-BOWES ROAD INTERCEPTOR SEWER-TRUNK 20 PROJECTS)
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 15-69 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EASEMENTS WITH TIG PROPERTIES, LLC (South Street Extension – Bowes Road Interceptor Sewer-Trunk 20 Projects) 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 For Dedication of Public Right-of-Way
and Temporary and Permanent Easements on behalf of the City of Elgin with TIG Properties,
LLC, for the city’s acquisition of necessary right- of-way for the extension of South Street and
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easements for the Bowes Road Interceptor Sewer Trunk 20 Projects, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: May 6, 2015
Adopted: May 6, 2015
Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 15-70 ADOPTED APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE
CONTRACT WITH JETCO, LTD. FOR REPAIRING AND REPAINTING THE
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE AIRLITE ELEVATED WATER TANK
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 15-70
RESOLUTION
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE CONTRACT WITH JETCO, LTD.
FOR REPAIRING AND REPAINTING THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE
AIRLITE ELEVATED WATER TANK
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a contract with Jetco, Ltd. for
repairing and repainting the interior and exterior of the Airlite elevated water tank; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the terms of the contract as is
described in Change Order No. 1, attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 Change Order No. 1, 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: May 6, 2015
Adopted: May 6, 2015
Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE G12-15 PASSED GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR ACCESSORY
PACKAGE LIQUOR SALES AT AN EXISTING GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORE
(725 W. CHICAGO STREET)
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Martinez, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmembers Dunne and Gavin.
Ordinance No. G12-15
AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR ACCESSORY PACKAGE LIQUOR SALES AT
AN EXISTING GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORE
(725 W. Chicago Street)
WHEREAS, written application has been made requesting conditional use approval for
accessory package liquor sales at Ram Food, an existing general merchandise store located at
725 W. Chicago Street, which lot is legally described herein and is hereinafter referred to as the
“Subject Property”; and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is located within the NB Neighborhood Business
District and accessory package liquor sales is a listed conditional use within the NB district; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing
concerning said application on March 2, 2015 and April 6, 2015 following due notice by
publication; and
WHERAS, the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning
Commission have submitted their written Findings of Fact concerning said application; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of said application, subject to the conditions below; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin concurs with the findings and
recommendations of the Community Development Department and the Planning and 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 April 6, 2015, made by the Community Development Department and the Planning
and Zoning Commission, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference
as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That a conditional use to permit accessory package liquor sales in the NB
Neighborhood Business District at 725 W. Chicago Street, legally described as follows:
Lot 1 and 2 Except the West 30.5 Feet of Said Lots in Block 4 of Oak Ridge Addition to
Elgin, in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois (Property commonly known as 725
West Chicago Street)
be and is hereby granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Substantial conformance to the Application, Statement of Purpose and Conformance,
and other attachments submitted under the cover letter from Attorney Ashley Bump
on behalf of Ram Food, dated December 11, 2014;
2. Substantial conformance to the letter from Attorney Ashley Bump on behalf of Ram
Food, dated February 16, 2015, wherein the applicant agrees to certain operational
practices;
3. Substantial conformance to the Site and Landscape Plan, dated August 4, 2013, last
revised date October 20, 2013, submitted under a cover letter from Attorney Ashley
Bump on behalf of Ram Food, dated December 11, 2014;
4. All improvements, including the installation of the plant materials but excluding the
monument sign, depicted upon the aforementioned Site and Landscape Plan within
these conditions of approval shall be completed no later than 24 months from the date
of this conditional use approval;
5. Street graphics advertising the sale of alcohol on the premises are prohibited;
6. Package beer in either bottles or cans shall not be sold as a single unit;
7. Hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm and
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; and
8. Compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
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Section 3. That the conditional use granted herein shall expire if not established
within one year from the date of passage of this ordinance.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after its
passage in the manner provided by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: May 6, 2015
Passed: May 6, 2015
Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 2
Recorded: May 6, 2015
Published: May 8, 2015
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Powell, to pass Ordinance No. S3-15 and adopt Resolution Nos. 15-64 through 15-67 by
omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 15-64 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH INFOSEND, INC. FOR WATER BILL PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 15-64
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH INFOSEND, INC. FOR WATER BILL PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES
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 an
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Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with InfoSend, Inc. for water bill printing and mailing
services, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: May 6, 2015
Adopted: May 6, 2015
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 15-65 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST
AMENDED MUTUAL AID BOX ALARM SYSTEM AGREEMENT WITH THE
MUTUAL AID BOX ALARM SYSTEM
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 15-65
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDED MUTUAL AID
BOX ALARM SYSTEM AGREEMENT WITH THE MUTUAL AID BOX ALARM SYSTEM
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 First Amended Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Agreement on behalf of
the City of Elgin with The Mutual Aid Box Alarm System for participation in the Mutual Aid
Box Alarm System, 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: May 6, 2015
Adopted: May 6, 2015
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 15-66 ADOPTED APPROVING PLAT OF ABROGATION ON LOT 3 IN
RANDALL CROSSINGS BUSINESS PARK
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 15-66
RESOLUTION
APPROVING PLAT OF ABROGATION ON LOT 3 IN
RANDALL CROSSINGS BUSINESS PARK
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that it hereby approves the plat of abrogation on Lot 3 of Randall Crossings Business Park
prepared by Landmark Engineering, LLC dated April 23, 2015.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: May 6, 2015
Adopted: May 6, 2015
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION 15-67 ADOPTED APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR RESUBDIVISION
OF LOTS 2 AND 3 OF RANDALL CROSSINGS BUSINESS PARK
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the
following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 15-67
RESOLUTION
APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2 AND 3
OF RANDALL CROSSINGS BUSINESS PARK
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that it hereby approves the final plat for resubdivision of Lots 2 and 3 of Randall Crossings
Business Park prepared by Landmark Engineering, LLC dated April 23, 2015.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: May 6, 2015
Adopted: May 6, 2015
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
ORDINANCE S3-15 PASSED EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE ELGIN
ENTERPRISE ZONE
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to pass the
following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Ordinance No. S3-15
AN ORDINANCE
EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE
OF THE ELGIN ENTERPRISE ZONE
WHEREAS, by authority granted in the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act (20 ILCS 655/1 et
seq., as amended) (the “Act”), the City passed ordinance G63-84 on December 17, 1984 (the
“Designating Ordinance”) to support the establishment of the Elgin Enterprise Zone for a life of
ten years through December 31, 1995; and
WHEREAS, the designation of the Elgin Enterprise Zone along with various subsequent
amendments to the Designating Ordinance have been certified by the Illinois Department of
Commerce and Economic Opportunity (“DCEO”) or by the Illinois Department of Commerce
and Community Affairs, the predecessor of DCEO; and
WHEREAS, the City passed ordinance G67-95 on September 13, 1995 to extend the
Elgin Enterprise Zone for an additional ten years, expiring on December 31, 2005; and
WHEREAS, DCEO on November 3, 1995 extended the certification of the Elgin
Enterprise Zone for ten years, ending December 31, 2005 under the provisions of the Act; and,
WHEREAS, the City passed ordinance S30-04 on October 27, 2004 to extend the Elgin
Enterprise Zone for an additional ten years, expiring on December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, DCEO on December 2, 2004 extended the certification of the Elgin
Enterprise Zone for ten years, ending December 31, 2015 under the provisions of the Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 5.3(c) of the Act provides that each enterprise zone scheduled to
terminate before July 1, 2016 may have its termination date extended until July 1, 2016 upon
amendment of the Designating Ordinance by the designating municipality pursuant to Section
5.4 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, enterprise zones provide state and local incentives to promote the economic
growth of the area, to reduce unemployment, and to encourage expansion, rehabilitation, and
new construction of structures within the Elgin Enterprise Zone; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined it is necessary and desirable to further amend the
Designating Ordinance by extending the termination date of the Elgin Enterprise Zone to July 1,
2016.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
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Section 1. That Designating Ordinance G63-84, as amended, be and the same is hereby
further amended so that the Elgin Enterprise Zone shall terminate on July 1, 2016. All incentives
and exemptions available in the Elgin Enterprise Zone shall expire on July 1, 2016.
Section 2. That all other provisions of Designating Ordinance G63-84, as amended, not
inconsistent with this ordinance shall remain in effect.
Section 3. The City, upon passage, approval and publication of this ordinance as required
by law, shall file with the DCEO an application for approval of said ordinance, pursuant to
Section 5.4 of the Act.
Section 4. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance are, to
the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication as provided by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: May 6, 2015
Passed: May 6, 2015
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: May 6, 2015
Published: May 7, 2015
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
Councilmember Shaw asked about the progress of the Building Commission’s work on the
International Building Code specifically regarding asphalt shingles.
Councilmember Rauschenberger asked when the council could expect a final report from the
Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Task Force. City Manager Stegall outlined the time table
for the final report to be presented.
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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.
Building Commission March 11, 2015
Emergency Telephone System Board February 19, 2015
Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board January 13, 2015
Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Task Force April 2015
Heritage Commission – Design Review Subcommittee January 13, 2015
Liquor Commission March 18, 2015
Parks and Recreation Board February 24, 2015
Strategic Plan Advisory Commission February 24, 2015
Committee of the Whole Minutes for April 8, 2015
City Council Minutes for April 8, 2015
Electricity Tax
Natural Gas Tax
Video Gaming Revenue
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings. Also, he stated that the
Executive Session scheduled for May 6, 2015 would be continued until the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis May 27, 2015
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved