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HomeMy WebLinkAboutp - September 28, 2016 CC401 VOLUME LXXXI SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 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 September 28, 2016, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:20 p.m. The Invocation was given by Jack Roder from Presence Hospital 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 SEPTEMBER 14, 2016, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the September 14, 2016, 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 Dave Segel Community Service Recognition Proclamation Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the city of Elgin is a community that acknowledges its individual citizens for their personal effort, volunteerism, and service; and WHEREAS, the city of Elgin is committed to sustainability and celebrates individuals within its community who make a difference and devote time and efforts to such causes; and WHEREAS, David Segel moved to Elgin in 2000 and was a member on the Elgin Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board from 2002 to 2005; and SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 VOLUME LXXXI 402 WHEREAS, David Segel was a member of the Green Building Technology and Energy Efficiency working groups, whose recommendations were incorporated into Elgin’s Sustainability Action Plan; and was appointed a member on the Elgin Sustainability Commission at its inception in 2011 and has served to this day; and WHEREAS, David Segel has served on the board for the Illinois Environmental Council since 1995, served Downtown Neighborhood Association committees since 2001, been a member of the Elgin Climate Change Organization board, the Elgin Hispanic Network as well as a community organizer for the U.S. Census; NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois do hereby extend the sincere and warm appreciation and esteem of the City of Elgin to David Segel for his outstanding service to the community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 28th Day of September, 2016. David J. Kaptain Mayor RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT Dan Palmer stated his concerns regarding the safety of the bike path and he outlined his suggestions for improvements to the area. Donna Griffin expressed her support for the Shared Harvest co-op grocery store and asked the city for their support of this project. PETITIONS 23-16 AND 24-16; APPROVED AN APPLICATION BY SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46/ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SPECIFICALLY CHAPTER 19.50 “STREET GRAPHICS,” TO EXPAND THE ROUTE 19/EAST CHICAGO STREET AREA OF SPECIAL CHARACTER TO INCLUDE THAT PROPERTY COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL, 1200 MAROON DRIVE, AND TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR STREET GRAPHICS WITHIN SAID EXPANDED AREA OF SPECIAL CHARACTER FOR SAID PROPERTY Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of Petitions 23-16 and 24-16 which would allow for expansion of an area of special character for street graphics. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the petition subject to the conditions outlined in the memo. VOLUME LXXXI SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 403 Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve Petitions 23-16 and 24-16 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 16-126 ADOPTED ACCEPTING THE PROPOSALS FOR THE CITY OF ELGIN'S INSURANCE PROGRAM 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. 16-126 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSALS FOR THE CITY OF ELGIN'S INSURANCE 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 Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to accept the proposals on behalf of the City of Elgin for the city’s insurance programs commencing October 1, 2016 as follows: a. To accept Travelers’ renewal proposal for liability and crime insurance for an annual premium of $550,360. b. To accept Safety National’s renewal proposal for excess workers’ compensation insurance for an annual premium of $215,568. c. To accept The Travelers Indemnity Company's proposal for claims administration for an annual cost of $60,000 which is included in the annual premium of $550,360. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a claim service agreement with The Travelers Indemnity Company in a form as approved by the Corporation Counsel. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 VOLUME LXXXI 404 Presented: September 28, 2016 Adopted: September 28, 2016 Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk CONSENT AGENDA By unanimous consent, Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to pass Ordinance No. G42-16 and adopt Resolution Nos. 16-122 through 16-125 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. RESOLUTION 16-122 ADOPTED APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL FOR THE CONTRACT WITH LAYNE CHRISTIANSEN COMPANY FOR DEEP WELL 1 REPAIRS AT SLADE AVENUE Councilmember Dunne 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. 16-122 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL FOR THE CONTRACT WITH LAYNE CHRISTIANSEN COMPANY FOR DEEP WELL 1 REPAIRS AT SLADE AVENUE WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a contract with Layne Christiansen Company for Deep Well 1 repairs at Slade Avenue; and WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the terms of the contract as is described in Change Order No. 1 and Final, attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1 and Final , a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor VOLUME LXXXI SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 405 Presented: September 28, 2016 Adopted: September 28, 2016 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 16-123 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH KLM ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE REHABILITATION OF THE RANDALL ROAD ELEVATED WATER TANK PROJECT Councilmember Dunne 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. 16-123 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH KLM ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE REHABILITATION OF THE RANDALL ROAD ELEVATED WATER TANK PROJECT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, 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 KLM Engineering, Inc. for engineering services in connection with The Rehabilitation of the Randall Road Elevated Water Tank Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: September 28, 2016 Adopted: September 28, 2016 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 VOLUME LXXXI 406 RESOLUTION 16-124 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HORTON GROUP, INC. FOR INSURANCE BROKERAGE AND CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING THE CITY OF ELGIN'S HEALTH AND ASSOCIATED BENEFIT PROGRAMS Councilmember Dunne 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. 16-124 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HORTON GROUP, INC. FOR INSURANCE BROKERAGE AND CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING THE CITY OF ELGIN'S HEALTH AND ASSOCIATED BENEFIT PROGRAMS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, 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 The Horton Group, Inc. for insurance brokerage and consulting services regarding the City of Elgin's health and associated benefit programs, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: September 28, 2016 Adopted: September 28, 2016 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk RESOLUTION 16-125 ADOPTED APPROVING SETTLEMENTS OF CERTAIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASES Councilmember Dunne 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. VOLUME LXXXI SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 407 Resolution No. 16-125 RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENTS OF CERTAIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the proposed settlement of the pending workers' compensation case of Rick Wallace, Case No. 13 WC 28941, in the total amount of $44,641.26 is approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed settlement of the pending workers' compensation case of Rick Wallace, Case No. 15 WC 3709, in the total amount of $91.921.25 is approved. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: September 28, 2016 Adopted: September 28, 2016 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk ORDINANCE G42-16 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 6.06 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS" TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS M LICENSES AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS E-3 LICENSES Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, 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. Ordinance No. G42-16 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6.06 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS” TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS M LICENSES AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS E-3 LICENSES NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 VOLUME LXXXI 408 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 T and P thereof to read as follows: "T. The number of Class M licenses shall not exceed one (1) in number. P. The number of Class E-3 licenses shall not exceed three (3) in number." 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 upon its passage and publication in the manner provided by law. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: September 28, 2016 Passed September 28, 2016 Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Recorded: September 28, 2016 Published: September 29, 2016 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE Councilmember Powell commented on a co-sponsored Earth Day event between the Sustainability Commission and Elgin Community College. She asked about the Sustainability Five Year Plan and what the goals would be moving forward. Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, 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. VOLUME LXXXI SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 409 Emergency Telephone System Board, August 18, 2016 Heritage Commission, August 2, 2016 Heritage Commission, Design Review, July 26 and August 9, 2016 Liquor Commission, August 10, 2016 Parks and Recreation Board and Subcommittee, June 28 and August 9, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission, August 1, 2016 Sustainability Commission, May 10, June 14, July 12, and August 9, 2016 Committee of the Whole Minutes for August 24, 2016 City Council Minutes for August 24, 2016 Sales Tax Local Sales Tax State Income Tax State Use Tax Telecommunications Tax Alcoholic Liquor Tax Disbursement Report ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, 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 7:48 p.m. s/ Kimberly Dewis October 12, 2016 Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved