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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 08, 1989 COW Committee of the Whole Meeting November 8, 1989 The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Conference Room of City Hall. Members present: Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales, Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: None. Consideration of Establishing a Hearing Date for the 1990 Budget A resolution which would establish a public hearing date of November 21, 1989 at 8:00 p.m. to consider the 1990 tentative annual budget appears on the regular Council agenda. Consideration of a Test Use Agreement with Cooperative Personnel Services A resolution authorizing a renewal contract with Cooperative Personnel Services for test materials used for Civil Service positions appears on the regular Council agenda. Consideration of Additional Information from Vicki Culver on Earth Day Activities Vicki Culver requested funding for the proposed Earth Day event. The project is to bring the community's attention to the environment, arbor day and the riverfront. Councilwoman Popple asked why the Parks Board did not recommend financial support of Earth Day activities. Vicki Culver was uncertain as to the reason, but believed the Board was not prepared to fund such an environmental request. Councilwoman Shales asked if the requested $1,500 was a flat fee or does that sum also represent any miscellaneous services provided by the city, such as clean up. Ms. Culver said city services were not included in the $1,500 request. Councilman Fox did not favor the Council committing city staff to render services. Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to fund one j quarter of the Earth Day activities up to a maximum of $1,500. Councilman Walters requested that any services required for the events be opened up to a community task force. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales, Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Distribution and Setting Meeting Dates for Review of the 1990 Budget The City Council reviewed the City Manager's 1990 Budget memorandum. The budget was increased approximately $12,000,000 over the 1989 budget. Larry Rice will review the budget in early January after discussions with department heads. Committee of the Whole Meeting November 8, 1989 Page 2 The Council set budget hearing dates as follows: i November 13, 1989 at 4:00 p.m. November 20, 1989 at 4:00 p.m. December 4, 1989 at 4:00 p.m. i Consideration of Participating in an IEPA-Sponsored Household Hazardous Waste Program Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Shales, to proceed with a draft application for Household Hazardous Waste Collection from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales, Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. i Consideration of a Change to the Fee Charqed for Sewer Rodding- Sewer rodding service fees established in 1986 are currently $55, which is yielding a net loss. If services continue at the some rate, an increase in fees to $60 would generate a 1990 surplus of approximately $470. Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to approve the increase in sewer rodding fees. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales, Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of Modifying the South Grove Avenue Bus Route Residents of Times Square Apartments have requested a return of bus service to Wellington Avenue. The city recommends alternating half hour service at Raymond Street and Wellington Avenue and requests authorization to pursue this service with Pace. Councilwoman Shales made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to approve the staff recommendation. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales, Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of an Ordinance Concerning the Removal of Inoperable Motor Vehicles and Imposinq a Fine for Failure to Comply The proposed ordinance would create a fine mechanism for removal of inoperable vehicles on public and private property. Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to approve the aforementioned ordinance. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales, Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of a Request to Cancel the Public Hearing on the Safety Kleen Sitinq Application Safety Kleen has withdrawn its siting application which was submitted on August I, 1989. Safety Kleen will resubmit its application in the near future. The public hearing scheduled for November 15, 1989 is cancelled. A Committee of the Whole Meeting November 8, 1989 Page 3 Consideration of Renaming a Certain Portion of Fox Lane and Essex Lane The previously platted Essex Lane is recommended to be changed to Westfield Drive as the street is actually a continuation of Westfield Drive. Fox Lane, west of Randall Road, is recommended to be renamed due to the realignment of Fox Lane, east of Randall Road. Staff will present to the Council proposed names for Fox Lane. Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan, to approve the recommendation to change Essex Lane to Westfield Drive. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales, Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of a Report Notifying the City of Award of Rental Rehabilitation Grant The Council received the rental rehabilitation grant authorization from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. The grant totals $160,000 to finance one-half of the costs of rehabilitating 20 units of rental housing, $10,000 of which shall be applied to the administration of the program. Consideration of the Capital Project Report for the Month of October Status report. Consideration of Intergovernmental Agreement for Randall Road Access The Council reviewed a Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for access restrictions to Randall Road between the Northwest Tollway and South Street. Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to approve the intergovernmental agreement. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales, Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of Changing the December City Council Meeting Dates Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to cancel the Council meeting dates of December 13, 1989 and December 27, 1989, and to reschedule the meetings to December 19, 1989. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales, Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Adjournment Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to adjourn the Committee of the Whole Meeting to go into Executive Session. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Shales, Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Nancy Roll, ]Deput\y Clerk