HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 12, 1990 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
DECEMBER 12, 1990
The meeting was called to order by Mayor VanDeVoorde at 6 p.m.
in the Council Conference Room. Present: Councilmembers
Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Absent:None.
Meetinq with Library Board
The Council met with the Board of Trustees of the Gail Borden
Public Library District to discuss its proposal for inclusion
in the "Developer Contribution (impact fee) Program. "
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
directing the staff to work with the Library Board to develop
a library impact fee. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam,
Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde.
Nays : None.
The staff plans to present the proposed ordinance at the
January 23, 1991, Council meeting.
Consideration of Application for Riverboat Gamblinq,
Dave Joyce of Steamboat Casino River Cruises made a
presentation concerning Steamboat applying to the State of
Illinois for a license to operate riverboat gambling on the
Fox River north of the Kimball Street bridge. Applications
(together with the $50,000 application fee) for riverboat
gambling licenses must be filed with the State of Illinois
prior to December 31, 1990 .
The Council stated that they wanted community feedback and
time to consider the proposal before taking any action.
Consideration of a Purchase of Service Aqreement with Pace
for 1991
A resolution will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting
for adoption by the City Council .
Consideration of the extension of a lease aqreement with
Greyhound Bus Lines for the bus terminal
A resolution will be presented at tonight ' s Council meeting
for adoption by the City Council .
Consideration of the demolition of certain properties owned
by the Citv of Elgin
A bid will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting for award
by the City Council .
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Consideration of the abatement of 1990 tax levies for General
Obligation Bonds
An ordinance will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting
for passage by the City Council .
Consideration of Change Order No. 1 for the Transportation
study
A resolution will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting
for adoption by the City Council .
Consideration of the approval of a payout from the Old Main
Restoration Escrow Account
A resolution will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting
for adoption by the City Council.
Consideration of a schedule of City Council meetings for 1991
A resolution will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting
for adoption by the City Council .
Consideration of ratification of the execution of an
amendment to a Paratransit Grant Agreement
A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting
for adoption by the City Council .
Consideration of a request from NHS for proqram fundinq
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gilliam,
to approve the aforementioned consideration, in the form of a
Purchase of Service Agreement. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox,
Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Consideration of a Preferred Provider Organization Plan
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple,
to approve the implementation of the Preferred Provider
Organization (P.P.O. ) Plan with Sherman Hospital, and
authorize the staff to work out a similar relationship with
St. Joseph Hospital . Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam,
Moylan, Popple, Walters, and Yearman. Nays : None. Abstain:
Mayor VanDeVoorde.
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Consideration of the approval of a contract with the American
Family Theatre
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to approve the aforementioned contract. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Consideration of a special recreation program for the
handicapped
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to approve the proposed contract with Janet Shover
Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox,
Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Consideration of structural stabilization of the Lord' s Park
Pavilion
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Gilliam, to approve the aforementioned recommendation. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Consideration of the disposal of property owned by the City
of Elgin
No action taken.
Adjournment
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting to go
into the regular Council meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox,
Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Meeting adjourned at 8: 05 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 10 :05 p.m.
Consideration of a change order for the National Street,
bridge
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to approve the recommended change order. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
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Consideration of a report on the Waverly Drive sidewalk
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to construct a sidewalk on both sides (not just the
west side as recommended) of Waverly Drive in front of 420 and
450 Waverly, to be paid for with City funds . Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Consideration of the 1990-1992 Audits
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to invite the following firms to bid on the aforesaid
audits : Gleeson, Sklar and Sawyers of Elgin; Grant
Thornton of Elgin; Peat, Marwick, Main and Company of
Chicago; Wilkes Besterfield and Company of Olympic Fields;
and Wolf and Company of Wheaton. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox,
Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Consideration of an intergovernmental agreement between the
City and Kane County for temporary traffic siqnals at Randall
and Biq Timber Roads
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to approve the recommendation to enter into
negotiations with Kane County for the installation of
temporary signals at the intersection of Randall and Big
Timber Roads . Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Consideration of a report on the remote control of
siqnalized intersections with radio data transmission and a
central office computer
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to authorize the staff to proceed with the
aforementioned test project. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox,
Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Consideration of a leaf collection report
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Status report given.
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Consideration of scheduling special Council meetinq
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan,
to hold a special Council meeting on December 26, 1990, at 5
p.m. , to consider certain matters that must be acted upon
prior to year end. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam,
Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde.
Nays : None.
Adjournment
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple,
to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting to go into
Executive Session to discuss personnel and land acquisition.
Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Meeting adjourned at 10: 30 p.m.
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk