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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 22, 1991 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MAY 22, 1991 The meeting was called to order by Mayor VanDeVoorde at 6 : 30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Present: Council- members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: None. Consideration of Requirements for Promotional Examination in the Police Department An ordinance will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting for passage by the City Council . Consideration of a Payout from the Old Main Escrow Account A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for adoption by the City Council . Consideration of a Paratransit Aqreement with Pace A resolution will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting for adoption by the City Council . Consideration of a Presentation from the Elqin Housinq. Authority on the Just Say No to Druqs Proqram in Authority Just Say No to The participants in the Elgin Housing Y Y Drugs Program" thanked the Mayor, Council and City Manager for their participation in the program. Consideration of a Health and Safety Code Amendment Paul Slaby, Public Health Officer, stated that this ordinance combines the retail food store and food service establishment sections of the Elgin Municipal Code. The amendment changes inspection frequency to once in each six month period and also provides for more defined enforcement of violations . Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to approve the proposed ordinance. Yeas : Council- members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of a Renewal of a Contract for the Employee Assistance Proqram Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan, to approve the Employee Assistance Program. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Committee of the Whole Meeting May 22, 1991 Page 2 Consideration of the Disposition of Fire Stations #4 and #5. The Council discussed the sale or lease of Fire Station #4 and the reuse of Fire Station #5. - in using ' strict U 46 has expressed an interest g School Di p Station #4 for its driver's education program. Mayor VanDeVoorde reported that the Evangelical Covenant Church had at one time expressed an interest in Fire Station #4 if the city should vacate the station. He will contact the church regarding any interest that may remain in the property. It was the consensus of the Council to retain ownership of Station #4 and consider leasing the premises to either the church or the school district. Fire Station #5 could be used for residential, office or a museum under the current municipal code. The Council expressed a desire to retain ownership of the building, particularly due to its architectural significance, but hopes interested parties would be in a position to develop the museum at little or no cost to the city. Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to have the Heritage Commission explore the possibility of turning Fire Station #5 into a museum and offer solutions concerning its administration and financial support. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of Acceptinq a Proposal for Budqeted Geoqraphic Information System (GIS) Equipment Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to approve the proposal of Austin McDaniel . Yeas : Council- members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of the Approval of Contracts for the Performinq Arts for Younq People Series at the Hemmens Auditorium Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to approve the Performing Arts for Young People Series at the Hemmens Auditorium. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Committee of the Whole Meeting May 22, 1991 Page 3 Consideration of the Approval of Contracts for the Staqe II Proqram at the Hemmens Auditorium Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to approve the Stage II Program at the Hemmens Auditorium. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of the Approval of Contracts for On Staqe at Hemmens Series Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to approve the On Stage at Hemmens Series . Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of an Ordinance Prohibitinq Loiterinq for the Purposes of Enqaqinq in Prostitution-Related or Druq-Related Activities Police Chief Gruber stated that this ordinance will permit officers to stop known prostitutes and known drug dealers in public areas and arrest these persons . Councilwoman Moylan requested that Chief Gruber report back to the City Council in six months regarding the effectiveness of this ordinance. Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to approve the proposed ordinance. Yeas: Council- members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Consideration of Chanqe Orders #4 and #5 with Wil-Freds Construction Concerninq the Slade Avenue Pumpinq Facility Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to approve the proposed change orders. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Consideration of Selection of an Enqineerinq Firm for the Desiqn of the Northwest Interceptor Sewer System Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Gilliam, to approve the engineering firm of Clark Dietz for the design of the Northwest Interceptor Sewer System. Yeas: Council- members Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Committee of the Whole Meeting May 22, 1991 Page 4 Miscellaneous The Mayor and Council reported complaints which have been received regarding restoration of treebanks in the northeast portion of Elgin, South Street and Walnut Avenue, and Bluff City Boulevard. Contractors should be held accountable for properly seeding treebanks . Mayor VanDeVoorde reported that the city's donations to the little leagues is appreciated and commends the Parks Department for their work. Councilwoman Popple stated that the Safe Storage of Firearms Task Force will present a packet to Council at its second meeting in June. Adjournment Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting and go into Executive Session. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Meeting adjourned at 7 : 35 p.m. Nancy Rolt, Deputy Clerk