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HomeMy WebLinkAboutl - July 8, 2015 CC297 VOLUME LXXX JULY 8, 2015 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on July 8, 2015, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:00 p.m. The Invocation was given by Pastor Mark Ahrens, from the New Covenant Fellowship and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Fire Chief John Fahy. ROLL CALL Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 24, 2015, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the June 24, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. COMMUNICATIONS Hamilton Wings’ SCORE! 15th Original Production Proclamation Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Hamilton Wings, an Elgin-based 501(c)3, promotes the leadership development and academic readiness of socially and/or economically challenged children through use of and access to the arts; and WHEREAS, Hamilton Wings stands as a leader in offering youth and their families meaningful, creative, non-traditional learning opportunities and facilitating positive contributions by young people to our community; and WHEREAS, Since 1996, Hamilton Wings has been recognized for its service to over 2,000 students and families from over 14 schools with a 2001 Elgin Image Award, a 2002 Elgin JULY 8, 2015 VOLUME LXXX 298 Image Award for All American City Committee participation, and as a 2003, 2005 – 2007 Coming Up Taller Semifinalist by The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities and its partner agencies, for its SCORE! program, identifying it as one of the top after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities based programs in the United States; and WHEREAS, Since 1998, Hamilton Wings’ SCORE!, Students Creating Opera to Reinforce Education, has provided over 600 young people ages 10-13 with the opportunity to create, develop, and produce their own original opera production and to learn and apply important life-skills like collaboration, problem solving, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and multi-step project follow through; and WHEREAS, Hamilton Wings’ SCORE! will be celebrating the milestone premiere of its 15th original opera, entitled "The Violin of Destiny," on Saturday, July 18, 2015. NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the city of Elgin, Illinois, do hereby honor and proclaim July 18, 2015 as Hamilton Wings’ SCORE! Day in the city of Elgin IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 8th Day of July, 2015. David J. Kaptain Mayor Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs are an integral part of communities throughout this country, including Elgin; and WHEREAS, our parks and recreation programs are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in our communities, ensuring the health of all citizens, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of a community and region; and WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs build healthy, active communities that aid in the prevention of chronic disease, provide therapeutic recreation services for those who are mentally or physically disabled, and also improve the mental and emotional health of all citizens; and WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs increase a community’s economic prosperity through increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism, the attraction and retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and VOLUME LXXX JULY 8, 2015 299 WHEREAS, our 74 parks and natural recreation areas improve water quality, protect groundwater, prevent flooding, improve the quality of the air we breathe, provide vegetative buffers to development, and produce habitat for wildlife; and WHEREAS, our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors; and WHEREAS, the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and Recreation Month; and WHEREAS, Elgin recognizes the benefits derived from parks and recreation resources. NOW THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the city of Elgin, Illinois do hereby declare the month of July as Park and Recreation Month in the city of Elgin. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 8th Day of July, 2015. David J. Kaptain Mayor RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT Mike Bukovich stated his concerns regarding the enforcement of illegal fireworks over the 4th of July holiday weekend. Ina Dews thanked the city council for their consideration in giving Hickory Street an honorary name to recognize Pastor James Marks. RESOLUTION 15-103 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ETC INSTITUTE, INC. FOR DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH A CITIZEN SURVEY PROJECT There was discussion regarding the process of the survey, the sample that would be used, alternative methods to obtain the data, and the level of city staff involvement in the process. Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Prigge. JULY 8, 2015 VOLUME LXXX 300 Resolution No. 15-103 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ETC INSTITUTE, INC. FOR DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH A CITIZEN SURVEY PROJECT 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 ETC Institute, Inc. for design and administration services in connection with a citizen survey project to be conducted from July 2015 through September 2015, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: July 8, 2015 Adopted: July 8, 2015 Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 1 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENTS Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the authorization of payments report as well as the payment to the Filippini Law Firm in the amount of $23,715 for legal services. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. MOTION TO REMOVE FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 15-99 There was a clarification of the terms for restrictive convent on the property. Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to remove Resolution 15-99 from the consent agenda and 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. VOLUME LXXX JULY 8, 2015 301 Resolution No. 15-99 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH RUSSO HARDWARE, INC. D/B/A RUSSO POWER EQUIPMENT (1001 North Randall Road) 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 Economic Incentive Agreement with Russo Hardware, Inc. d/b/a Russo Power Equipment on behalf of the City of Elgin for economic development assistance in connection with the development of 1001 North Randall Road, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: July 8, 2015 Adopted: July 8, 2015 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk CONSENT AGENDA By unanimous consent, Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to adopt Resolution Nos. 15-98, and 15-100 through 15-102 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 15-98 ADOPTED ESTABLISHING AN HONORARY STREET NAME OF PASTOR JAMES L. MARKS PLACE FOR HICKORY STREET BETWEEN DUNDEE AVENUE AND LIBERTY STREET Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, 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. JULY 8, 2015 VOLUME LXXX 302 Resolution No. 15-98 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN HONORARY STREET NAME OF PASTOR JAMES L. MARKS PLACE FOR HICKORY STREET BETWEEN DUNDEE AVENUE AND LIBERTY STREET WHEREAS, in 1975 Pastor James L. Marks was elected and installed as Senior Pastor of Bethesda Church of God In Christ; and WHEREAS, Pastor James L. Marks has served the Elgin community for forty years; and WHEREAS, Pastor James L. Marks is an avid community volunteer and has served on numerous boards including the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin, Illinois and as a member of the Elgin Interracial Clergy Alliance; and WHEREAS, Pastor James L. Marks has created programs to provide childcare to low income families; and WHEREAS, Pastor James L. Marks continues to participate in the Feeding Greater Elgin and Northern Food Bank Alliances; and WHEREAS, providing for the honorary street name of Pastor James L. Marks Place on Hickory Street between Dundee Avenue and Liberty Street would provide for an appropriate identification and reflection of Pastor James L. Marks; and WHEREAS, a formal application to provide for the establishment of the honorary street name of Pastor James L. Marks Place on Hickory Street between Dundee Avenue and Liberty Street was initiated by Vicketa Clement; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council have determined that it is appropriate to formally recognize Pastor James L. Marks. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that there is hereby established the honorary street name of Pastor James L. Marks Place on Hickory Street between Dundee Avenue and Liberty Street. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two honorary street signs shall be placed designating Hickory Street between Dundee Avenue and Liberty Street as Pastor James L. Marks Place. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor VOLUME LXXX JULY 8, 2015 303 Presented: July 8, 2015 Adopted: July 8, 2015 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 15-100 ADOPTED APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR CEDAR GROVE EAST REDEVELOPMENT Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, 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. 15-100 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR CEDAR GROVE EAST REDEVELOPMENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby approves the final plat of subdivision prepared by Mackie Consultants, LLC dated March 6, 2015, and last revised May 13, 2015, for Cedar Grove East Redevelopment. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: July 8, 2015 Adopted: July 8, 2015 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk JULY 8, 2015 VOLUME LXXX 304 RESOLUTION 15-101 ADOPTED APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR STONEBROOK NO. UNIT 1-A Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, 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. 15-101 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR STONEBROOK NO. UNIT 1-A BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby approves the final plat for Stonebrook Unit No. 1-A prepared by Krisch Land Surveying, LLC, dated October 6, 2014, and last revised June 25, 2015. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: July 8, 2015 Adopted: July 8, 2015 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 15-102 ADOPTED APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, 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. 15-102 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Patrick Sakolari be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Building Commission – Plumbing Committee for a term to expire May 1, 2017. VOLUME LXXX JULY 8, 2015 305 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Steve Thoren be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Heritage Commission for a term to expire May 1, 2018. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that John Wiedmeyer, Scott Savel, and John Roberson be and are hereby appointed as members of the Heritage Commission Design Review Subcommittee for a term to expire May 1, 2018. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Dennis Roxworthy, Bill Ristow, and Rebecca Hunter be and are hereby appointed as members of the Heritage Commission Design Review Subcommittee for a term to expire May 1, 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Winfried Cordell Cooper, Jr. be and is hereby reappointed as a member of the Human Relations Commission for a term that expires on May 1, 2018. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Xitlali Navarro be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Board for a term to expire May 1, 2018. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Christina Aagesen be and is hereby appointed as an at-large member of the Sustainability Commission for a term that expires on June 1, 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Amber Keare be and is hereby appointed as a staff commissioner of the Sustainability Commission for a term that expires on June 1, 2018. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Laura Knoerr be and is hereby appointed as Chair of the Sustainability Commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Beth Kruger and Corey Dixon be and are hereby reappointed as members of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire July 1, 2018. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Robert Siljestrom be and is hereby reappointed as Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire July 1, 2018. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jerri McCue be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire July 1, 2018. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor JULY 8, 2015 VOLUME LXXX 306 Presented: July 8, 2015 Adopted: July 8, 2015 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE Councilmember Shaw 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, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Heritage Commission – Design Review Subcommittee May 12 and 26, 2015 Parks and Recreation Board May 26, 2015 Strategic Plan Advisory Commission April 28, 2015 Committee of the Whole Minutes for June 10, 2015 City Council Minutes for June 10, 2015 Electricity Tax Natural Gas Tax ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Steffen 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. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. s/ Kimberly Dewis August 12, 2015 Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved