HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 11, 1991 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 1991
Joint Meetinq with the Kane County Board
The Mayor and Councilmembers met with members of the Kane County
Board commencing at 6 p.m. It was the consensus of those
present that the meeting had been very beneficial and future
meetings of the two entities should be held.
The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor
VanDeVoorde at 6 :52 p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
Present: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: Councilman Gilliam.
Invitation to participate in St. Edwards Parade
Mayor VanDeVoorde announced that the Council had been invited
to participate in St. Edwards ' 50th anniversary parade on
October 5, 1991 .
Request for reimbursement for prior sewer work at 613 Cooper.
Avenue
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to reimburse Mrs . Henry Schmicker for the amount
previously paid for sewer work at 613 Cooper Avenue. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Amendment to an aqreement with the FAA
A resolution will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting for
adoption by the City Council.
Authorization to execute an aqreement with the Elqin
Development Corporation
A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for
adoption by the City Council .
Authorization to accept certain property east of McLean
Boulevard at Bowes Road
A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for
adoption by the City Council .
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Discussion of the Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau,
plan for relocation
Diane Ramsay, Executive Director of the Elgin Area Convention
and Visitors Bureau, gave the Council an update on the concept
of building a visitor information center and office at the
entrance of Trout Park to service the I-90 corridor. The two
closest welcome centers are approximately 50 miles from Elgin,
and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
enter in Elgin is very has agreed that a visitors c g Y feasible.
Bruce Dahlquist, of the architectural firm of Dahlquist and
Lutzow, displayed an architectural drawing of a proposed
building to house the visitor information center, offices, and
meeting room.
Approval of permanent sewer service fee
An ordinance will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting for
passage by the City Council .
Interest Subsidy on special business loan for 163, 165 and 167
East Chicago Street
A resolution will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting for
adoption by the City Council .
Authorization to terminate agreement with A. J. Bex & Son for,
renovation of 205 North Gifford Street
A resolution will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting for
adoption by the City Council .
Proposal for design services for a gateway park (State Street)
A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for
adoption by the City Council .
Agreement for the sale of real estate at 414 Hill
A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for
adoption by the City Council.
Bike path easement
A resolution will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting for
adoption by the City Council.
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Status reqardinq Van Den Berqh Foods development aqreement
Robert Kartholl, Corporation Counsel for Van Den Bergh Foods,
advised the Council that building permits have now been issued
by the City, and Van Den Bergh expects to begin preliminary
construction very soon. In addition, the company intends to do
some facade beautification so that the plant fits the style of
the other development taking place in the downtown area.
The company is also considering vacating the Centex Building,
and it is discussing the possibility of the City purchasing that
site for possible commuter parking.
The company anticipates that the project will be completed in
approximately 18 months .
Adjournment
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting to go
into the regular Council meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox,
Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays :
None.
Meeting adjourned at 7 :58 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 8 :57 p.m.
Memorandum reqardinq proposed amendment to Fox River Water
Reclamation District (FRWRD) Facilities Planninq Area
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to approve the recommendation to provide technical staff
support to the Fox River Water Reclamation District in
completing the applications for an amendment to the boundary of
FRWRD' s Facility Planning Area for sanitary wastewater treatment
service. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Review of conceptual desiqn plans for a gateway park
(Kimball/Dundee)
The staff recommended that this matter be considered at the
October 9, 1991, meeting. It remains on the table.
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Review and consideration of the 1991/1992 Self-Insurance
Proqram Renewal proposal from R. C. Hanchette & Associates
William Beckmann of Hanchette Insurance reviewed with the
Council the City' s current insurance coverage.
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to approve the following recommendation for the period
from October 1, 1991, through September 30, 1992 :
a. To accept the $100,000 SIR "All Lines" aggregate
proposal from R. C. Hanchette & Associates for a total
estimated base cost of $709,210 .
b. To accept the renewal quotation from Management
Services Inc. for our Worker' s Compensation Claims
administration for a total cost of $22,500 .
c. To continue to maintain the City-controlled $300,000
SIR loss fund within the structure of our Risk
Management Fund.
d. To purchase the additional $3,000,000 excess liability
policy from R. C. Hanchette & Associates for a total
premium of $92,395 .
Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Ordinance amendinq the Fire and Police Commission rules
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to approve the consideration of the aforementioned
ordinance. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Request for a declaration of public nuisance at 412 Fremont
Street
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple,
to approve the recommendation to declare 412 Fremont Street a
public nuisance. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Abstain:
Councilman Walters .
Proposed amendment to the flood plain ordinance
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to approve the recommendation to amend the
aforementioned ordinance. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
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Chanqe Order #1 for phase II of the bike path
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to approve the aforementioned change order. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Payment for sewer repairs on River Bluff Road at Brook
Street
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to authorize the aforementioned payment. Yeas : Councilmembers
Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde.
Nays : None.
Construction of a fence on public riqht-of-way at Belle
Avenue and River Bluff Road
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to approve the recommendation to authorize the
aforementioned construction. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Chanqe Order #1B for the LSrle Avenue Booster Station
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to approve the aforementioned change order. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Chanqe Orders #7 and #8 for the Slade Avenue facility
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to approve the aforementioned change orders . Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Status report on tank removal on South Grove Avenue
In the process of removing underground tanks from the South
Grove Redevelopment Area, it was determined that several tanks
were leaking and contaminating the surrounding soil and ground
water. Accordingly, the cost of removal of the tanks and
contaminated liquids and soils could be as much as
$500,000--substantially more than the estimated costs of
approximately $46,500, which had been previously authorized by
the Council . Several avenues of funding are being investigated,
including the State of Illinois LUST Superfund.
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Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, authorizing the payment of the bills in excess of the
previously authorized amount, as they are submitted, and to keep
the Council informed weekly of the cost of the removal and
cleanup. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Adjournment
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to
adjourn the meeting and go into Executive Session for the
purpose of discussing land acquisition and appointments to boards
and commissions . Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple,
Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Meeting adjourned at 10 :07 p.m.
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk