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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
May 11, 2005
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:07 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the
minutes of the April 27, 2005, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Illinois Department of Transportation Seatbelt Enforcement Grant
Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to accept the
grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for seatbelt enforcement in the
amount of $8,736. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 11.60 “Stopping, Standing and Parking: in
regards to the Central Business District
Discussion was held regarding methods to be used for informing people about the new parking
lots and temporary signage to be put in place directing out-of-town visitors to parking lots to be
used during construction of the new parking deck.
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve the
amendments to Chapter 11.60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, “Stopping, Standing and Parking,”
in regards to the Central Business District. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Adoption of 2003 International Residential Code
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to place the
new building code, with amendments, as proposed by the Building Commission, on file for 30
days, for public comment, and adopt the codes when the publication requirements allow. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Change Order No. 1 to Contract with Lyons Electric for Traffic Signal
Maintenance
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to authorize
Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Lyons Electric Company Inc. in the amount of $8,225
increasing the overall contract from $68,643.52 to $76,868.52, for traffic signal maintenance to
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add the installation of replacement LED Traffic Signals at two additional intersections. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Amendment of Chapter 11.60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, entitled
Stopping, Standing and Parking and Amendment of Chapter 11.62 of the Elgin Municipal
Code, 1976, entitled Administrative Adjudication
Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve the
adoption of the proposed ordinance amending the City’s signage and pavement marking
requirements for private property fire lanes and increase the fine for violating the fire lane
ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Councilmember Rodgers asked that a notice be posted on the Channel 17 message board to
advise residents of the change.
Consideration of a Co-sponsorship with WXRT for the Hemmens Cultural Center/Blind
Date Concert
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the
co-sponsorship agreement with WXRT for the Blind Date Weekend performance at the
Hemmens Cultural Center during the 2005-2006 Performing Arts Season. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Third Amendment to the Purchase of Service Agreement with Hitchcock
Design Group for Festival Park Design Development and Construction Documentation
Rick Hitchcock gave a brief presentation regarding proposed plans, features, and estimated costs
for Festival Park. The north side of the park will be a gateway and play area for families and
children. The objectives of Festival Park are to be able to host community events and activities;
provide a children’s play area; provide access to the river and improve the shoreline habitat; and
to provide compensatory storage for the housing development across the street. They hope to
begin construction in October of 2005 with the expected completion of the park to be the
summer of 2006.
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sandor, to approve a third
amendment to the PSA with Hitchcock Design Group (HDG) for Festival Park Phase II design
development and construction services in the amount of $311,586. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
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Councilmember Figueroa stated that he believes that the parking lot owned by the City next to
the Foxhole Pub needs better signage to reflect that parking by the public is prohibited.
Councilmember Gilliam complimented the Police Department for addressing the problems
regarding trespassing by off-road vehicles and ATV activity in the Tyler Creek area.
Councilmember Walters reminded everyone of the open house at the new Elgin Fire Station 6
located at 707 W. Chicago Street. The open house is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the
dedication ceremony to be held at 10:30 a.m.
Councilmember Kaptain announced that a group of African American residents are sponsoring a
summit for the youth and young adults on May 21, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gail
Borden Library to discuss problems affecting young people.
Councilmember Rodgers thanked the Fire Department for working with high school students in
the health occupation student association.
Adjournment
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sandor, to adjourn and go
into the Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following matters. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
Selection of a Person to Fill a Vacant Office, Including a Vacancy in a Public
Office, When the Public Body is Given Power to Appoint Under Law or
Ordinance, or the Discipline, Performance or Removal of the Occupant of a
Public Office, When the Public Body is Given Power to Remove the Occupant
Under Law or Ordinance - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c) (3) of the Open
Meetings Act
Pending, or Probable or Imminent Litigation Against, Affecting, or on Behalf of
the Public Body Before a Court or Administrative Tribunal - Exempt Under
Section 120/2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act
Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the Public Body - Exempt
Under Section 120/2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act
The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
s/Dolonna Mecum May 25, 2005
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk Date Approved