HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebuary 13, 1991 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 1991
The meeting was called to order by Mayor VanDeVoorde at
6 : 30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Present:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: None.
Consideration of a loan to the Illinois Municipal Retirement
Fund
An ordinance will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting
for passage by the City Council.
Consideration of a resolution to allow creditable service in
the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for military leave
A resolution will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting
for adoption by the City Council .
Consideration of a memorandum regardinq a proposed amendment
to an Interqovernmental Aqreement for Randall Road
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to approve the aforementioned consideration. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Consideration of a memorandum regardinq a proposed amendment
to Ordinance 22-90 grantinq a special use for an off-street
parkinq lot, property located at 1250 Larkin Avenue,
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Fox, to direct the staff to inspect the site and make a
report at the next meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox,
Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Memorandum reqardinq site plan for School District U-46
Transportation Facility
The staff presented a status report after review of the U-46
Transportation Facility site plan.
Consideration of a Trout Park master site plan
A master site plan for Trout Park, recommended by the Parks
and Recreation Board, was presented to the Council .
Criticisms and suggestions were made by representatives from
1 directed that the parties attempt
other groups . The Council p P
to integrate some of the suggestions which were made and
bring the plan back to the Council at a later time.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
February 13, 1991
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Adjournment
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting and go
into the regular Council meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox,
Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Meeting adjourned at 7 :55 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 9 : 15 p.m.
Consideration of an executive summary of the Transportation
Study previously submitted to the Council
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Gilliam, to approve the proposed plan in principle and direct
the staff to bring it back to the Council in detail . Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Consideration of an award for financial reportinq
An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been received
by Finance Director, James H. Bolerjack, Jr. , and the City of
Elgin for the 13th year in a row for excellence in
governmental financial reporting.
The Mayor praised Mr. Bolerjack and his staff for their
excellent work.
Consideration of a memorandum reqardinq payout from the Old
Main Escrow Account
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to approve the payout from the Old Main Restoration
account in the amount of $10,000 to Mielke-Lauderdale
Electrical Contracting Company. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox,
Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde.
Nays : Councilman Gilliam.
Consideration of pathway improvements at the softball
complex
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to approve the aforementioned improvements by
Central Blacktop in the amount of $19,928 .50 . Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
February 13, 1991
Page 3
Consideration of a report on the increase in bus ridership
in 1990
In 1990, bus ridership increased for the first time since
1984 .
Mayor VanDeVoorde reminded everyone that the clock from the
former Elgin Watch Factory site is still stored in the bus
garage, and something should to be done with it before it
deteriorates any further.
Consideration of a report on the 1990 Christmas Tree
Collection Proqram.
The report was presented to the Council for review.
Consideration of the review of fire protection contracts,
Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to approve the rec ommended fire protection charges es to
be billed to various properties outside the city limits .
Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Consideration of a report on the amended Northwest
Interceptor Sewer Plan
A representative of Donohue Engineers of Schaumburg made a
brief presentation regarding the Interceptor Sewer Master
Plan Amendment and Northwest Interceptor Route Study.
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to approve the plan in principle as presented.
Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Consideration of a recommendation from the Traffic Committee,
to chanqe parkinq restrictions on Division Street
C ouncilwoman Po pp le 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 acceptance of a riqht-of-way dedication
in Hiqhland Sprinqs Addition
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to approve the aforementioned consideration. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
February 13, 1991
Page 4
Consideration of a route closure for the Valley Fox Trot
Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to approve the aforementioned consideration. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Nays: None.
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Na
Yearman, and y y
Consideration of the revision of price schedules for water,
meters, water services and other related services
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Gilliam, to approve the aforementioned consideration. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Consideration of a report on the Star Gas Station
The Council reviewed the aforementioned status report.
The Mayor applauded the City Manager for putting together the
code enforcement task force composed of the Police
Department, Bureau of Inspection Services, and Legal
Department.
Consideration of the disposition of the property commonly
known as 414 Hill Avenue
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded cy Councilwoman
Popple, directing the staff to negotiate with the
Neighborhood Housing Service regarding the aforementioned
property, taking into account the concerns expressed by the
Council, including the desire to recuperate the City' s costs .
Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Consideration of a reappointment to the E-911 Board
Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to approve the reappointment of Eric Isom to the
E-911 Board. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Consideration of the sale of property at 8 Criqhton
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to proceed with the aforementioned sale to Steven and
Peggy Youngren. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
February 13, 1991
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Consideration of Elqin Affiliate of Literacy Volunteers of
America Annual Spellinq Bee
Councilman Fox asked the Council whether they wanted to form
a team or sponsor a team for the aforementioned spelling bee
to be held March 16, 1991, at Elgin Community College. No
action was taken.
Adjournment
Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to adjourn the Committee of the Whole Meeting and go
into Executive Session to discuss personnel, land
acquisition, and litigation. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox,
Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Meeting adjourned at 10 : 10 p.m.
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Dolonna Mecum, City-Clerk