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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 25, 1993
The special Committee of the Whole meeting (Council Retreat) was
called to order by Mayor VanDeVoorde at 8:05 a.m. in the South
Tower, First Floor Conference Room. Present: Councilmembers
Fox, Gilliam, Popple (arrived at 8: 12 a.m. ) , Schock, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: None.
Motion to Table Certain Aqenda Items
Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to table Agenda Items 2 through 4, which are are as
follows:
2 . Far West Area Plan Presentation
3 . Presentation of a Design Report from Black & Veatch on
Expansion of the Riverside Water Treatment Plant
4 . Discussion Regarding Allowing for Home Occupations in
Residence Districts
Yeas : Councilmembers Gilliam, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays: Councilman Fox.
Councilman Walters made a motion, to have Item 4 on the next
Committee of the Whole agenda for appointment of a task force.
Because the matter had previously been tabled, the motion was
withdrawn.
Councilwoman Popple arrived.
Presentation bV Ken Anderson of Kane Count Platinq Office
Regardinq Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance
Mr. Anderson showed a video produced by the Northeastern
Illinois Planning Commission depicting various aspects and
importance of erosion and sedimentation control .
Mr. Anderson reviewed the Kane County Soil Erosion an Sediment
Control Ordinance with the Council and stated that he believes
it could be adapted for Elgin's use with minor modifications .
Councilman Schock made a motion, seconded by Councilman Walters,
to have the staff review, for implementation as soon as possible,
the Kane County Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance and
to make whatever modifications are necessary to adapt it for
Elgin' s use and to include a fee structure for inspection costs
as outlined by Public Works Director Kristiansen. Yeas:
Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman,
and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
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Mayor VanDeVoorde suggested that the Building Commission be
given an opportunity for input regarding the proposed ordinance.
Miscellaneous
Mayor VanDeVoorde stated that he believes the Council needs to
meet more frequently in this type of format to discuss one or
two topics thoroughly. It was the consensus of the Council that
they would meet every Wednesday night. Special work sessions
will be held on the Wednesday nights that regular Committee of
the Whole and Council meetings are not scheduled.
Adjournment
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
to adjourn the meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam,
Popple, Schock, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays :
None.
Meeting adjourned at 9 :45 p.m.
&A�� October 13, 1993
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk� Date Approved