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Home My WebLink AboutJune 27, 1990 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING June 27 , 1990 The meeting was called to order by Mayor VanDeVoorde at 6 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Members present : Councilmembers Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent : Council- members Gilliam, Popple , and Moylan. Meeting with the Image Advisory Commission The councilmembers were furnished with a packet of materials regarding the activities , concerns and goals of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission. Chairman Paul Galka led a discussion regarding the Commission' s priorities , and asked whether the Commission is to be strictly advisory or to be active and follow through on projects . Mayor VanDeVoorde stated that he applauds commissions that have an increased desire to do more. However, certain matters are more appropriate for staff follow through. City Manager Larry Rice advised that he plans to respond to the list of questions raised by the Commission and to specifically respond during the budget review. Councilwoman Yearman stated that she would like to have the Commission give the Council a status report on the various points that were raised. Meeting with the Human Relations Commission Chairman Peggy Bradford advised the Council that the Elgin Human Relations Commission's objectives for the coming year are to develop a landlord/tenant booklet , educate the community regarding fair housing practices , and to educate (possibly through a brochure ) other minorities , including the handicapped, about services available through the Human Relations Commission. The Council received the Leadership Council for Metropolitan Open Communities report (Audit of Real Estate Sales Practices in Elgin) , which contained the results of an investigation to determine whether federal fair housing laws were being complied with. Because the results of the report were disturbing, the Human Relations Commission met with the Elgin Area Association of Realtors in May 1990 to provide them with the relevant information from the audit and to address the specific problems . They stated that the realtors have been very cooperative. Mayor VanDeVoorde thanked the members of both commissions for their many contributions to the community. Consideration of a Request for Additional Funding by the Gifford Park Association Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to approve the request for additional funding of the Gifford Park Association and to direct staff to take the appropriate action. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. . Committee of the Whole Meeting June 27 , 1990 Page 2 Consideration of Change Order No. 1 to the elgin Housing Authority Attic Insulation Project Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to approve the proposed Change Order #1 to the Housing Authority insulation project . Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of Additional Information on the 1990 General Obligation Bond Issue Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to prepare the water rate ordinance and authorize bidding for the General Obligation Bonds on July 25 , 1990 . Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Greater Downtown Elgin Commission Regarding Holiday Decorations Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to approve the proposed plan for holiday decorations for the 1990 season, with inclusion of the south end of the mall, and to establish a budget of $20 ,000 for the purchase of these decorations . Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of a Revised Affirmative Action Plan Walter Blalark stated that the Human Relations Commission had requested that something be include in the Plan about handicapped persons . Councilman Walters stated that it is important to note that adoption of the Plan is no indication that the City wants any less qualified people. Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to have staff prepare a Resolution to approve the proposed Affirmative Action Plan. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde: Nays : None. Adjournment Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters , to adjourn the committee of the Whole Meeting and go into the Council Meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Meeting adjourned at 7 :55 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting resumed at 9 p.m. Consideration of a Cortract for the 1990 Summer Outdoor Concert Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to approve the contract of $11 ,000 for the 1990 Summer Outdoor Concert featuring the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Yeas : Council- members Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Committee of the Whole Meeting June 27 , 1990 Page 3 Consideration of Establishing Hearing Date for Appeal From Elgin Heritage Commission decision Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to take the appeals based upon consideration of the Heritage Commission public hearing records , and to have the appeals placed on the agenda for a regular Council Meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of an Amendment to the Ordinance Regarding the Operation of Taxis Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters , to approve the proposed ordinance . Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration fo a Request freom the Illinois Tax Increment Association for Litigation Fees Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters , to authorize the City of Elgin to join ITIA in its mandamus action. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of Recycling Container Drop-Off Sites Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to approve east and west side locations for placement of recycling drop-off containers . The west side site will be Kimball Jr. H.S . (Oakley R.O.W. ) , and the east side site is to be determined. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of Century Oaks School Playground Equipment Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to approve funding of $4 , 510 for playground equipment at Century Oaks School. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None . Budget Larry Rice distributed bound copies of the 1990 budget which had previously been approved by the Council. He asked that the Council focus on the standards set for each department . The format is different than it has been in past years . Committee of the Whole Meeting June 27 , 1990 Page 4 Adjournment Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to adjourn the Committee of the Whole Meeting to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation, personnel, and land acquisition. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Meeting adjourned at 9 :40 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting resumed at 9 :55 p.m. EPA Conference Larry Rice made a report to the Council on the EPA Conference which he attended in Washington, D.C. Monday and Tuesday of this week. He indicated that it had been a very fruitful meeting. Adjournment Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to adjourn the Committee of the Whole Meeting to go back into Executive Session. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Walters , Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Meeting adjourned at 10 :05 p.m. P#"-- Dolonna Mecum, Ci y Clerk