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Home My WebLink AboutOctober 28, 1992 COW i i COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 28, 1992 The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor VanDeVoorde at 6 :30 p.m. in the Council Chambers . Present: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: Councilman Gilliam. Approval of Minutes - October 14 and 21, 1992 Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to approve the minutes of the October 14, 1992, regular meeting and the October 21, 1992, special meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Chanqe Order No. 5 for remodelinq work at Lord' s Park Pavilion A resolution will be presented at tonight 's Council meeting for adoption by the City Council . Redemption of Gabriel Realty project Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 1979 A resolution will be presented at tonight' s Council meeting for adoption by the City Council . Approval of letter of intent for Children's Museum & Imaqinasium This item was removed from the agenda. Discussion of Fox Valley Freeway Representatives from the Illinois Department of Transportation gave a status report regarding the pending feasibility study, which is to be completed by April 1993. They emphasized that what is being discussed at this time is preserving a corridor for the freeway and not construction of the freeway. Adjournment Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing possible litigation. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Whereupon, at 7 :45 p.m. , the corporate authorities convened in executive session for the purpose of discussing the above-stated matters . At 8 : 05 p.m. , the corporate authorities adjourned and went into open session of the regular Council meeting. i Committee of the Whole Meeting October 28, 1992 Page 2 Meeting resumed at 9 :05 p.m. Proposed franchise agreement with Commonwealth Edison Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan, to approve the recommendation to accept the new proposed franchise agreement, subject to the signing contingency set forth by Mayor VanDeVoorde regarding a long-standing dispute over the removal of the power lines in Foundry Park from VanDenBergh Foods to Kimball Street. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Proposal for parkinq at the site of the former Riverside deck Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to approve the proposed parking plan and proceed with striping. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, and Walters . Nays : None. Abstain: Councilmembers Yearman and Mayor VanDeVoorde. The staff was directed to ensure that the proposed plan complies with all City ordinances regarding parking. A request to delay application for approval of a final plat of subdivision (Randall Crossing) Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to approve the aforementioned request. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Memorandum advising the City Council of proposed legislation regarding development impact fees (SB-1828) Planning Director Dahlstrom reviewed the aforementioned pending legislation and the effect it would have on the City. Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to direct staff to prepare a letter protesting this proposed legislation to be sent to the incumbent state senator and representatives and newly elected senator and representatives . Said letter is to be signed by all Councilmembers . Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Correspondence regarding SB-1935 - direct deposit of sales and use taxes Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, -to approve the recommendation to solicit the continued support of Senator Friedland and Representative Kirkland in the override vote on SB-1935 . Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Committee of the Whole Meeting October 28, 1992 Page 3 Presentation by LPS Development reqardinq development proposal No one appeared on behalf of LPS Development. Councilman Fox left the meeting room. Authorization of Chanqe Order #1r final payment, and acceptance of Elqin Mental Health Center water main (W-24) Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan, to authorize the aforementioned change order, approve the final payment and accept the completed project. Yeas : Councilmembers Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Authorization of final payment and acceptance of west zone phase I water distribution system improvements (W-03) Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to authorize the final payment and accept the aforementioned improvements . Yeas: Councilmembers Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None. Authorization of final payment and acceptance of Channinq/Porter resurfacinq and water main Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan, to authorize the final payment and accept the aforementioned completed project. Yeas: Councilmembers Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Councilman Fox returned to the meeting. Acceptance of plat of easement for street liqht cables at Cobbler' s Crossinq Unit 1 Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to accept the aforementioned plat of easement. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Acceptance of underqround improvements for water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer for Country Trails Unit 2 Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan, to accept the aforementioned underground improvements. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Committee of the Whole Meeting October 28, 1992 Page 4 Discussion of the disposition of 425 Fremont Street Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Yearman, to approve Option 1 as set forth in the memorandum dated October 27, 1992, which provides that the aforementioned property be sold to Neighborhood Housing Services and $25,000 be provided for completion of the renovation project. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : Councilmembers Moylan and Popple. Discussion of the Pace 1993 proposed Dial-A-Ride fundinq aqreement Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to direct staff to write a letter to Pace informing them that the City does not want to enter into an agreement with Pace for local share funding of the Dial-A-Ride service. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Adjournment Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Popple, to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing litigation, property acquisition, sale, and leasing, and appointments to boards/commissions . Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Whereupon, at 9 :35 p.m. , the corporate authorities convened in executive session for the purpose of discussing the above-stated matters . At 10 :45 p.m. , the corporate authorities returned to open session. No further business was transacted. Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Moylan, to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None. Novq.MbPr 11 _ 1 Q9? Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk Date Approved