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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 25, 1990 COW Committee of the Whole Meeting July 25, 1990 Mayor VanDeVoorde called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Members present: Councilmen Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: Councilman Gilliam. Meetinq with the Elgin Heritaqe Commission Jerry Turnquist, Chairman of the Elgin Heritage Commission outlined the accomplish- ments and activities of the commission and its goals and objectives for the coming year. Twelve building plaques have been awarded in the past year and the commission will continue to expand this program. Consideration of Acceptance of a Proposal from John M. Mullins for Economic Develop- ment Services A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for adoption by the City Counc i I. Consideration of Proposals Received for Design of the Historic District Liqhtinq Project The City Manager requested that this bid be removed from the Council agenda and that staff acquire new proposals. Consideration of an Aqreement with Black & Veatch for the Water Department Master P Ian A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for adoption by the City Council. Consideration of Bids for the 1990 General Obligation Bond Issue Bids were opened for the 1990 General Obligation Bond issue and the low bidder was Trust Company Bank at a net interest rate of 6.604354%. An ordinance will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for passage by the City Council. Consideration of Improvements to Shales Parkway Study of the Shales Parkway improvements resulted in the determination that Shales Parkway north of Bode Road can remain a two lane facility, however south of Bode Road will be a four lane facility. Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to approve the revisions to the plan. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of a Request by the Parks and Reclamation Task Force for Approval of an Agreement between the Elgin BMX Association and the City Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to approve the agreement. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. f Committee of the Whole Meeting July 25, 1990 Page 2 Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 1989 Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to approve the report. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of a Master Signal Control Aqreement with IDOT Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan, to approve the amended master agreement. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of a Status Report on the Comprehensive Amendment to the Community Graphics Ordinance Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to approve the extension of the off-premise sign moratorium to September 30, 1990. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of School Crossing Guards at the Intersections of Wilcox at Walnut and Lyle at Lin-Lor Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to approve the recommendation. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of an Agreement with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad for the Construction of the Elgin Community College Fountain Square Storm Sewer Improve- ments Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan, to approve the license agreement. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of the Auditors' Management Letter The Auditors' Management Letter submitted by Karrison, Byrne, Jansey & Trimarco, Ltd. is informational only. Consideration of an Office Paper Recycling Program Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to approve the recommendation. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of a Request for an E-911 Ordinance Amendment Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to approve the ordinance. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Committee of the Whole Meeting July 25, 1990 Page 3 Consideration of a Request Submitted to the Mayor to Conduct an Advisory Referendum Concerning the Financial Consumer Association The Coalition for Political Honesty is not a non-partisan organization. No action was taken. Consideration of an Amendment to the Alcoholic Liquor Dealers Ordinance Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to approve the ordinance amendments. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of Bids for Fill for the Foundry Site A proposal has been made to use concrete from some of the foundations on South Grove Avenue as fill for the Woodruff & Edwards site. The benefits are two-fold: South Grove would be more aesthetically appealing and a cost savings would result. Two bids have been received and an additional bid is expected. Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to authorize the lowest bid to be confirmed at the next Council meeting. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Reconsideration of Petition 18-90 Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan, to reconsider Petition 18-90 at the Council meeting. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Adjournment Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to adjourn the Committee of the Whole Meeting to go into the regular Council meeting. Yeas: Councilmen Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Nancy Roll, bepufy Clerk