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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 22, 1986 COW Committee of the Whole Meeting September 22 , 1986 A Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on September 22 , 1986 at 6 :35 p.m. , in the Council Conference Room of City Hall. Members present : Councilman Andersen, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Absent : Councilman Gilliam. Consideration of City insurance program for 1986-87 . Steve Coombs from Corporate Policyholders Counsel reviewed with the Council their insurance proposal. The City Manager stated he was not satisfied with the present insurance and did not feel the service was worth the fee, but the city is not in a position at the present time to go self-insured so he was recommending this amended proposal be approved at tonight ' s Council meeting, and that the staff be directed to come back with a modified self-insurance program or another server other than Gallagher/Bassett . Consideration of taxi rates ordinance. At the September 8th meeting the Council set a hearing for September 22nd to discuss allowable fees charged by taxi operators. A notice of said hearing was sent to the local taxi operators. All area communities were contacted to determine the fees allowed. Schaumburg was the only community with an ordinance which is outdated and being revised to $2 . 00 for the first mile and $1.25 for each additional mile with a $15 . 00 per hour waiting fee. Aurora, whose ordinance is also outdated and being reviewed for proposed changes, are charging $1.55 for the first 1/7 mile and $. 10 for each additional 1/10 mile with a $12 .00 per hour fee for waiting. A majority of the Council did not feel the City should establish these fares, but the rate should be filed with the City Clerk not less than 30 days before such rate is to take effect . In addition, not less than once every six months the Police Department shall inspect or cause to be inspected all licensed taxicabs to verify compliance with the city code. Committee of the Whole Meeting September 22 , 1986 Page 2 Councilman Van De Voorde made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan to have an ordinance prepared for the next Council meeting. Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays: None. Consideration of the connection of Maroon Drive Roger Dahlstrom stated the proposed Maroon Drive extension was approved by City Council in 1978. The Fire, Police,and Engineering Department are in favor of this extension. U- 46 has also expressed their approval. Councilwoman Moylan stated that if a four-way stop was placed at Thorndale and Maroon and additional speed sign posting, the objecting residents might feel more favorable to the extension. Councilman Van De Voorde made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan to proceed with the Maroon Drive Extension, directing staff to install the stop sign at Thorndale and Maroon and the additional speed sign posting. Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays: None. Consideration of the traffic signal at Liberty and Park. At the last Committee of the Whole Meeting a resident with a petition from the area of the subject intersection objected to the proposed signals. The staff was requested to furnish background information which led to this project . In 1982 the city received inquiries and complaints from motorists and residents in the area about the difficulty in crossing Liberty at Park during peak hours due to through traffic on Liberty. A request was made to IDOT to see if signals were warranted. Ten months later IDOT approved the request and the Council approved the project on October 20, 1983. According to the agreement from IDOT, the city' s share is estimated to be $8, 625 . Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Van De Voorde to have the trees that are blocking the visability at this intersection removed and to defer the traffic signals to see what effect this may have. Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde and Waters. Nays: Mayor Verbic. Consideration of an ordinance regarding the posting of zoning signs. The Council reviewed the recommended ordinance. Councilman Waters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Shales to have Section 19. 55 . 050 Destruction--Replacement removed Committee of the Whole Meeting September 22 , 1986 Page 3 from the proposed ordinance, and to have said ordinance referred to the Planning Committee for the required public public hearing. Yeas: Councilmen Moylan, Shales , Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays: Councilman Andersen. Consideration of annexation of surrounded areas. The Council reviewed a report by the Planning Department showing the various areas surrounded by the City but still unincorporated. 10 of the 12 surrounded areas are under 60 acres and could be annexed by the City without resistance by the property owner. A number of the areas would represent no additional cost burden to be annexed and probably should be annexed so they help pay for the services from which they are benefitting. Councilman Van De Voorde made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan to proceed with the recommended annexations . Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Moylan, Shales , Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays: None. Consideration of agreement with Elgin Community College. Councilman Van De Voorde made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan to enter into an agreement with Elgin Community College to co-sponsor the production of the musical, Evita. Yeas : Councilmen Andersen, Moylan, Shales , Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays: None. Consideration of a proposal for a hazardous materials Seminar. This seminar will consist of a one day workshop entitled Chlorine, Anhydrous Ammonia, and LPG Emergency Response, to be conducted at Elgin Community College. The only cost to the City fis the $15 . 00 fee for each employee that may attend. All other costs will be reimbursed to the City by the Department of Transportation. Councilman Waters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Van De Voorde to approve this proposal. Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays : None. Consideration of repairs to fire equipment . The Council was advised of repair work needed on the Fire Department ' s 100 ' aerial ladder, and to obtain approval to expend an estimated $4 , 500 needed to make said repairs . Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Shales to approve this expenditure. Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays: None. Committee of the Whole Meeting September 22 , 1986 Page 4 Consideration of a request for water extension prior to annexation. The Council reviewed a request of Doris Conrad for the temporary sale of water pending annexation of property adjacent to the Elgin O'Hare Business Center. The temporary sale of water has been requested pendingthe annexation proceedings so that necessary improvements to serve the Conrad property may be installed during this construction season. Doris Conrad has agreed to pay for water at the rate of 1. 750 times the standard water rate in effect and to proceed promptly with the annexation petition. Councilwoman Shales made a motion, seconded by Councilman Waters to approve this request , providing the annexation can be completed within six months. Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays: None. Consideration of a release of interest in vacated property. Councilman Van De Voorde made a motion, seconded by Councilman Andersen to release the full right of access that was reserved when the City vacated that part of Forest Avenue lying east of Tefft Avenue(Ordinance 51-77 ) . Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays : None. Consideration of alternatives on the North McLean sidewalk railroad crossing. Counsilwoman Shales made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan to approve the staff' s recommendation to use asphalt to construct the walkway and the roadway at the subject crossing. Yeas : Councilmen Andersen, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays: None. Consideration of a report on the status of unpaved lots . The City Manager stated that in response to the Council' s request for information regarding the zoning status of certain unpaved parking lots, an informational report was being furnished to the Council herewith. Consideration of the enactment of City swimming pool inspection regulation. The Council reviewed a proposed swimming pool ordinance permitting licensure of public and semi-private swimming pools. The proposed ordinance adopts the Illinois Department of Public Health Requirements for Design and Operation of Swimming Pools, with enforcement provisions . Committee of the Whole Meeting September 22 , 1986 Page 5 Councilman Waters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Van De Voorde to approve the proposed ordinance, which is also subject to a $30.00 per pool inspection fee. Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays: None. Consideration of a lease to Trails and Treasures. Councilman Van De Voorde made a motion, seconded by Councilman Waters to approve the extension of the subject lease for five additional years, subject to staff recommendations for increased insurance coverage. Yeas: Councilmen Andersen, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays: None. Adjournment Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Waters to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel, Litigation , Boards and Commissions and Property Acquisition. Yeas : Councilmen Andersen, Moylan, Shales, Van De Voorde, Waters and Mayor Verbic. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 10 :20 p.m. ap—hAI-A- Marie Yearma , City Clerk