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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
JANUARY 27, 1993
The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor
VanDeVoorde at 6 : 30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
Present: Councilmembers Fox, Moylari, Popple, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: Councilman Gilliam.
Approval of Minutes - January 13, 1993.
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox, to
approve the minutes of the January 13, 1993, Committee of the
Whole meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple,
Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Request from Elqin Hiqh School Parents Association for painting
water tower school colors
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to approve the aforementioned request to paint the
Shales water tower white with maroon logo. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Authorization of a lease for 535 Teal Avenue
A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for
adoption by the City Council.
Extension of collection and disposal of refuse and curbside
recyclinq collection contract with Elqin-Wayne Disposal (Waste
Manaqement-West),
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to
approve the proposed two-year negotiated contract extension with
Waste Management-West and to have staff bring back for
discussion and consideration the proposal of Waste
Management-West for an additional three-year extension to the
contract. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Status report reqardinq Tyler Creek sanitary sewer
Public Works Director Kristiansen updated the Council on the
most recent difficulties involving the aforementioned project.
Acceptance of all public surface improvements in Units 1 and 2
of Randall Ridqe subdivision
Councilman Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to accept the aforementioned public improvements .
Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
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January 27, 1993
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Acceptance of Parks and Recreation Department Bank Card
Merchant Agreement
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Moylan, to approve the proposed agreement, with the direction
that staff review bank card fees and services provided by other
financial institutions . Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Memorandum regarding proposed amendments to Elgin Municipal
Code 2.30 - Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to approve the proposed conceptual changes to the
rebate program. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple,
Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Memorandum regarding zoning ordinance provisions for
nonconforming use abandonment
Planning Director Dahlstrom reviewed with the Council a change
made by the new zoning ordinance with reference to
reestablishment of nonconforming use. A nonconforming use can
not be reestablished subsequent to the cessation of the use for
180 consecutive days, regardless of an intent to reestablish,
such use. Mr. Dahlstrom also suggested that the Council
consider conditions under which delays would be allowable, such
as probate and insurance claims. The Council requested that
such a proposal be brought back for consideration.
Recommendation from Traffic Committee: Stop signs on Elma
Street at Blackhawk Drive
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Popple, to approve the aforementioned recommendation of the
Traffic Committee. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple,
Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Recommendation from Traffic Committee: Parking restriction on
Poplar Creek Drive from Rosewood Court to Bode Road
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to approve the aforementioned recommendation of the
Traffic Committee. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple,
Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
Approval of Lord's Park Pavilion maintenance fees
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to approve the proposed fees for Lord's Park Pavilion.
Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
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Preparation of IDOT grant application for Lighting in Elgin
Historic District
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters, to
proceed with preparation of the aforementioned grant
application. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple,
Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: None.
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Adjournment
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to adjourn the meeting and go into the regular Council
meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Meeting recessed at 7 :55 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 9 :45 p.m.
Discussion of Police Department Strategic Plan
Police Chief Gruber highlighted the aforementioned plan, which
had previously been distributed to the Council. He emphasized
that the department will be making the transition from being an
incident-driven (reactive) police department to being a
problem-solving (proactive) community-based organization.
Adjournment
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to adjourn the meeting and to go into executive session for the
purpose of discussing property acquisition, litigation, and
personnel appointment, employment or dismissal. Yeas :
Councilmembers Fox, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Whereupon, at 10:20 p.m. , the corporate authorities convened in
executive session for the purpose of discussing the above-stated
matters . At 11 : 30 p.m. , the corporate authorities returned to
open session. No further business was transacted.
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to adjourn the meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Moylan,
Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
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Dolonna Mecu'6; City Clerk Date Approved