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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 15, 1986 COW Committee of the Whole Meeting September 15 , 1986 A Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on September 15 , 1986 , in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6 : 10 p.m. Members present : Councilmen Andersen, Gilliam, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Absent : None. Consideration of the Integrated Capital Budget Revenue Sources. The City Manager advised the Council the citizens ' committees reviewing the Integrated Capital Budget have proposed a total program of approximately 71.5 million dollars of re- habilitation and development . Of this amount $38, 300, 000 is expected from federal, state, county, water and golf revenues . The additional $33,200,000 would be required to be raised. Mike McGrath, Phil Bloom and Gary McGrath opposed any increase in sales tax, stating that many of the Elgin auto dealers are already paying additional tax dollars because they are situated in Cook County. Hansen Plastics, Component Plastics, Elgin Molded Plastics, Elgin Corrugated Box, Woodruff & Edwards , Visa and various other manufacturers were present to object to the proposed utility tax. Many stated this tax could increase their their overhead by hundreds of dollars. Cheker, Marathon, Barnhart and Gas & Grub Station Owners were also present to protest any gas tax. Jeffrey Davidson, President of the Western Division of Cheker Outlets in Elgin stated gasoline is a price sensititve item and customers will change their buying habits for a small amount of money, and this proposed tax will drive gasoline customers out of Elgin. Jan Small, of Gas & Grub stated Elgin will not get the anticipated increased revenue, but will have many additional closed unsellable gasoline stations. After lengthy Council discussion Councilwoman Shales made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan to raise the vehicle stickers to $20. 00, with the condition that the funds be earmarked for vehicle equipment , replacement and street maintenance. Councilman Van De Voorde stated that the ordinance itself dictates that the vehicle sticker funds should be used in the street budget . ~ t Committee of the Whole Meeting September 15, 1986 Page 2 The City Manager stated the ordinance could be amended. Mayor Verbic stated they could also be used for the bridge. Councilwoman Shales stated she would like to amend her motion that these funds be used only for street maintenance. Councilwoman Moylan stated she would second the amendment . Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Gilliam, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, and Waters. Nays: Mayor Verbic. After further discussion, Councilwoman Shales made a motion, seconded by Councilman Andersen to raise the vehicle stickers to $25 .00, the funds the to be directed to street maintenance as the ordinance currently dictates. Yeas : Councilmen Andersen, Gilliam, Moylan, Shales and Van De Voorde. Nays : Councilman Waters and Mayor Verbic. Councilman Van De Voorde stated the services performed by the Bureau of Inspection should be paid for by the users of said service. Councilman Van De Voorde made a motion seconded by Councilman Andersen to raise the Bureau of Inspection permits by 600 . Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Gilliam, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays : None. Councilman Van De Voorde made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan to increase the ambulance fees to $75 .00. Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Gilliam, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde and Waters. Nays: Mayor Verbic. Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gilliam to institute a sewer fee, as recommended by the Steering Committee, said fee income to be used for sewer maintenance costs. Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Gilliam, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, and Waters. Nays: Mayor Verbic Adjournment Councilman Andersen made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Gilliam, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Marie YearmanQ City Clerk Total discussion and comments of this meeting are available by tape.