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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 1990
The meeting was called to order by Mayor VanDeVoorde at 6 :30
p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Members present:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: Councilman Gilliam.
Consideration of the acceptance of a plat of easement
at the end of Toastmaster Drive
A resolution will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting
for adoption by the City Council .
Consideration of establishinq the 1990 property tax levy
A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting
for adoption by the City Council.
Consideration of a vehicle sticker recoqnition program
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to select the city vehicle sticker design by lottery,
if more than one applicant is received. Council will
determine which applicants participate in the lottery, in
accordance with the following suggested guidelines for
selection:
A. Not-for-profit status
B. Service to citizens of Elgin
C. Significant anniversary of historical event
D. Organizations previously recognized would not be
eligible
E. The City may waive the selection process when a civic
event, activity or occasion warrants special recognition
Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Consideration of a proposal for the disposition of the Oakley
Avenue riqht-of-way
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to approve the recommendation and direct staff to proceed with
actions necessary to dispose of the subject property. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
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Consideration of 1991 proposed Bluff City Cemetery rates
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to approve the proposed 1991 Bluff City cemetery
rates . Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Consideration of 1991 proposed qolf rates
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to approve the proposed 1991 changes to fees and
charges . Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Discussion of tree bank restoration by utility companies
Mayor VanDeVoorde complained about the lack of proper
restoration to the City's tree banks by the various utilities
who perform work in the City. A representative of
Commonwealth Edison stated that they have a list of the
complaints, and corrections will be made as required. Any
corrections not completed this fall will be taken care of in
the spring.
The Mayor requested that the staff go through all the permits
issued to utility companies this year, and drive by each of
the sites to determine whether the tree banks had been
satisfactorily restored.
The City Manager stated that an ordinance is currently being
prepared which will provide for proper performance of the
work.
Consideration of the completion of roadwork in the southwest,
portion of the City
A status report was given on the South and Walnut Streets
roadwork.
Consideration of a request from the Greater Downtown Elqin
Commission reqardinq signage in the Central Business District
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to appeal to the Illinois Department of
Transportation requesting a waiver of their policy which does
not allow directional signs on state right-of-ways for
communities over 10,000 population. Yeas : Councilmembers
Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde.
Nays : None.
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Consideration of Area II Special Assessment Project Public
Meetinq
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to schedule the above public meeting for November 27,
1990, at 6 p.m. for viewing displays and 7 p.m. for the
meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Consideration of Budget Meeting Dates
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to set the following dates for budget meetings:
November 19, 1990 4 :00 to 6 : 30 p.m.
November 20, 1990 4 : 00 to 6 : 30 p.m.
November 26, 1990 4 : 00 to 6 : 30 p.m.
Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Consideration of Safety Kleen Annexation (Petition 11-90)
A resolution will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting
for adoption by the City Council .
Consideration of Crocker Theater Assessment
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to approve the recommendation of the Center City
Redevelopment Committee to direct staff to proceed with a
building assessment of the Crocker Theater. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, 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
Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations . Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
The meeting adjourned at 7 :45 p.m.
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk