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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
September 28, 2005
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:03 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor,
Walters and Mayor Schock. Absent: Councilmember Gilliam.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve the
minutes of the September 14, 2005, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Insurance Policies for 2005/2006
A resolution will be presented at tonight’s Council meeting for adoption by the City Council.
Consideration of a Partnership Agreement with Edgewater by Del Webb Community
Association for Fitness Memberships to The Centre of Elgin
Councilmember Walters stated that the whole idea of corporate memberships is very important,
and it is something we should be able to do well. Councilmember Sandor stated that agreements
such as this are the type of things we need to look at and ask staff to come back to the Council to
structure guidelines.
A resolution will be presented at tonight’s Council meeting for adoption by the City Council.
Presentation by Renz Addiction Center
Jerry Skogmo, Executive Director, and Deborah Howe, Director of Marketing and Development,
gave a presentation regarding the programs offered by Renz Addiction Counseling Center.
Presentation on the SMILE (Supervisory Modules in Leadership Excellence) Program
Elgin Assistant City Manager Sean Stegall, St. Charles City Administrator Larry Maholland,,
Batavia City Administrator Bill McGrath, Randy Reckhouse, Batavia Assistant City
Administrator, and SMILE Training Program Coordinator, Jennifer Morrison, gave an annual
report to the Council regarding the SMILE program initiated by Elgin, St. Charles, and Batavia
approximately a year ago after several years in the planning stages.
Consideration of a Salt Storage Agreement with Kane County
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the
agreement with Kane County for the use of a portion of the City’s Public Works Facility to store
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salt during the winter seasons of 2005/06, 2006/07, and 2007/08. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Acceptance of Plat of Dedication for Additional Right of Way at Kyra
Lane
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to accept the
additional right of way dedication, authorize the Mayor to execute the Plat of Dedication, and
direct staff to prepare the necessary resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of the Veterans Memorial Site Approval
Jerry Deering, staff liaison and member of the Veterans Memorial Committee, stated that the
City had previously set aside a site west of the new Gail Borden Library along the bike trail for
the proposed Veterans memorial.
Jack Cook, Chairman of the Veterans Memorial Committee, stated that the committee has met
four times and has determined that the original site does not meet their needs and vision.
Committee members have viewed the newly proposed site north of the library, and they believe
this site will enable them to move on with what the committee envisions as a worthwhile
memorial for the veterans of Elgin.
Councilmember Rodgers asked if they have an idea of what will go on the site. Mr. Deering
stated that if the Council approves the change in the site, the next step will be to identify the
elements that will go in the memorial.
Mayor Schock asked all the members of the commission and other veterans to stand to be
recognized for their service.
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to approve the
proposed change in the site location for the Veterans Memorial. The new site is north of the
library on a section of land at the former Public Works facility and just north of the extended end
of Ann Street. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Rodgers stated that some residents asked her to raise the question of whether the
City should look into doing something regarding what residents should do in case of an
emergency. Disaster preparedness has been in many people’s thoughts in view of the recent
hurricane disasters. There are a lot of residents who don’t know the proper procedures in case of
emergencies, such as what food to have on hand if they are shut in for some time, how to
bandage a minor wound, what items they should have at home in case of an emergency, etc.
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City Manager Folarin responded that staff is looking into developing a program for something
like that and is considering making it a part of the emergency response plan previously
developed.
Adjournment
Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor,
Walters and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
October 12, 2005
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk Date Approved