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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 28, 1989 COW 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting June 28 , 1989 Page 1 The meeting was called to order at 6 :30 p.m. , by Mayor VanDeVoorde. Members present : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent : None. Further consideration of outstanding issues in preannexation agreements for Teeple property. Mr. Malm stated the representatives for Panasonic would address the disposition of the Teeple Barn, participation by the City for the relocation of the watermain and Fox Lane. Attorney Ray Dalton stated his client has proposed a fifty percent participation by the City, not to exceed $250 ,000 , for the relocation of the Fox Lane and the watermain. A recapture agreement for the contributions of the City to the roadway would be passed, unless : a. The property to the south developed within five years of the City acceptance of the project (with development defined to mean subdivision and the application for at least one building permit , or b. The company' s property is developed as set forth in the public hearing with a minimum of $20 , 000 , 000 to the assessed valuation by January 1, 1993 . Either of these events would be sufficient to cause the City to waive any recapture of its contributions . The Teeple Barn would not be touched until December, 1989 . A 15 day notice would be required. The Company will use every effort to keep the Barn where it is , unless it becomes too costly. (Action by Council taken in Council Meeting) Approval of contract for police medical services for 1989 . Mr. Malm asked the Council to table this matter for further staff work. Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters to table this matter. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of a request from Roger Burnidge for preannexation agreement conditions . Charles Burnidge reviewed a proposed development of property owned by Roger Burnidge , on the east side of Randall Road, south of Highland Avenue. The subject development would consist of townhomes , two residences per acre, which would market for approximately $300 ,000 . z Committee of the Whole Meeting June 28 , 1989 Page 2 Mr. Burnidge pointed out the need for an easement on property owned by George Lambie and Greg Besinger, in order to provide sanitary sewers . The cost of said sewer connection is estimated at $250 ,000 . Mr. Burnidge stated he had not been successful thus far in trying to meet with Mr. Besinger, and if the city was reluctant to institute eminent domain proceedings , the project could still move ahead with an alternate lift station to serve the sanitary sewer needs . Councilman Gilliam stated he would like to see the project go ahead, but he did not like getting in between two developers . Councilman Fox stated he liked the concept , but felt uncomfortable being used as a lever. Councilman Gilliam stated he would like to hear from the other side . Mr. Besinger stated he had never been contacted in connection with this development and this was the first time he became aware of it . Mayor VanDeVoorde stated he would like the staff to sit down with the developers of this project and Mr. Besinger to see what could be worked out between the parties . Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by CouncilmanFox to table this matter for two weeks . Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Waters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None . Consideration of recommendation for basketball improvements in Lord' s Park. Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters not to pursue the Lord 's Park basketball court proposal at this time. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Further consideration of the naming of Lovell Road. Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters to rename Lovell Road Shales Parkway in honor of Clyde Shales , former Mayor and Councilman of Elgin. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Y Committee of the Whole Meeting June 28 , 1989 Page 3 Consideration of the renaming of Stewart Warner Drive. Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gilliam to rename Stewart Warner Drive to Toastmaster Drive. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of a recommendation to approve the 1989 Pavement Evaluation Program. Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple to authorize funding the 1989 Pavement Evaluation Service. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of acceptance of sewer easement at Airlite and Larkin. Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan to accept the subject sewer easement . Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple , Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of a resolution urging Kane County to take action with regard to future solid waste programs . Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Shales to approve the proposed resolution. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None . Consideration of water and sewer mains for Spring Oaks development . Staff recommended that the City accept the underground improvements in the Spring Oaks Subdivision. The usual one year maintenance bond will be required prior to the original bond being released. Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters to approve the staff' s recommendation. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of approval of a recommendation for Hemmens signs . The Hemmens Advisory Board recommends approval of building identification signs on all four sides of the Hemmens Building. The cost of the signs is $5 , 00 per sign, totalling $20 , 000 for four signs . Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Shales to approve the Hemmen' s Advisory Board recommendation. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple , Shales and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : Councilman Walters . T Committee of the Whole Meeting June 28 , 1989 Page 4 Consideration of approval of Employee Appreciation Night . CouncilmanFox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple to approve Employee Appreciation Night on July 14 , 1989 . Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of approval of storm sewer construction in South Country Knolls . Councilwoman Shales made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters to authorize staff to continue with this project , and also to authorize additional funding for same from the monies not budgeted in the Sewer Improvement Fund. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple , Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of approval of public improvements at Clifton and Larkin. The City has received a development plan with complete street , watermain, sanitary and storm sewer improvements for a portion on Clifton Avenue between Larkin and Wolf Avenues . This block is alread a dedicated City right of way with subdivided lots , but it was never improved. The property owner, John Skok, wishes to develop the area and construct single family residences . There will be no financial outlay by the City for this project . The developer will be required to submit all development fees and acquire all building permits for this construction. Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters to approve the proposed development plans . Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of approval of emergency repairs made to McLean traffic signal damaged in a traffic accident . Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple to approve the purchase of a complete traffic signal controller and cabinet from Bell and Gustus , Inc. , to replace the damaged one. That the funds for this purchase come from the Capital Improvement Fund until there is a settlement . The cost of the complete controller would be $8 ,841.60 . Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of a report on comparative water rates . This report was requested by the Council. Committee of the Whole Meeting June 28 , 1989 Page 5 Consideration of a report on equipment repair. Council reviewed a report covering the final cost to repair Vehicle #205 (Wheel Loader) . The cost for the entire job amounted to $7 , 602 . 78. Consideration of a request from the Historical Society for assistance in obtaining watch tower clock. Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple to purchase the watch tower clock from the Rockford Museum for a total of $3 , 000 . 00 . Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of a request from Fox River Task Force to prepare an application for assistance from the National Park Service. The Council reviewed a request for the City to apply to the National Park Service for a consultant to assist in the Fox River planning efforts . Mayor VanDeVoorde stated he would like to be supportive of Mr. Didier, but the members of the Task Force should remain within the confines of that committee and perhaps they should be reminded of the charge that the Council gave them. Ross Ricks stated he would be preparing the grant application and he would bring this to the Council in July. Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple to approve the subject request . Yeas : Councilmen Gilliam, Moylan, Popple , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : Councilmen Fox and Shales . Consideration of a report on Wing Park Ball Field. Status report on the considition of the hardball field at Wing Park. Adjournment Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple to adjourn the Committee of the Whole Meeting to go into Executive Session to discuss land acquisition, litigation and personnel. Yeas : Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales , Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. The meeting adjourned at 9 :40 p.m. Marie Yearman, CityClerk