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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
July 26, 2006
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:05 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor,
Walters and Mayor Schock. Absent: Councilmember Gilliam.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the
minutes of the July 12, 2006, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Amendments to the ARC Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District
Guidelines
This item was removed from consideration.
Consideration of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois State Toll Highway
Authority for the Entry Corridor Improvements
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve the
agreement with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) for the placement of
landscaping and signage related enhancements in their right-of-way at Dundee Avenue (IL Route
25), State Street (IL Route 31) and Randall Road. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Change Order No. 1 for the 2006 Neighborhood Resurfacing –
Jackson/Crystal Project
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to authorize the
execution of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $220,995 for the contract with Triggi
Construction, Inc. for the 2006 Neighborhood Resurfacing – Jackson/Crystal Project. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of a Proposal from Curran Contracting for the Resurfacing of a Portion of
Nesler Road between Gansett Drive and Daisy Lane Drive
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to authorize
staff to continue the coordination of the resurfacing of a portion of Nesler Road between Gansett
Drive on the south and Daisy Lane Drive on the North and to pay a not-to-exceed amount of
$18,800 to Curran Contracting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain,
Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Consideration of the School Liaison Contract with U-46 for the 2006-2007 School Year
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to approve an
agreement with School District U-46 for a total cost of $316,664.22 for continuance of the
School Liaison Program for the 2006-2007 school year. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Acceptance of a Grant from the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Act
Program for Two Part-time Domestic Violence Case Workers
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to accept the
grant award in the amount of $10,000 from the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Act Program
for the continuation of two Part-time Domestic Violence Case Workers.
Councilmember Rodgers stated it is her understanding that domestic violence is on the rise and
that is her reason for supporting this program. She would also like the City to raise public
awareness of this issue by presenting information on domestic violence and the assistance which
is available through the Elgin Police Department on Channel 17.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Motion to Consider Agenda Items G through K in One Motion
Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to consider
Agenda Items G through K in one motion. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to approve Items
G through K. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor,
Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Euclid Beverage/Miller Brewing Co-Sponsorship of The Hemmens
Cultural Center 2006-2007 Performing Arts Season
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to approve the
promotional sponsorship agreement with Euclid Beverage/Miller Brewing for The Hemmens
Cultural Center 2006-2007 Performing Arts Season. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Consideration of The Courier News Co-Sponsorship of The Hemmens Cultural Center
2006-2007 Performing Arts Season
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to approve the
promotional co-sponsorship agreement with The Courier News for The Hemmens 2006-2007
Performing Arts Season. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain,
Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of The Courier News Co-Sponsorship of the Hemmens Cultural Center
2006-2007 Performing Arts for Young People Season
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to approve the
promotional co-sponsorship agreement with The Courier News for The Hemmens 2006-2007
Performing Arts for Young People Season. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of ABC Chicago FM Radio Co-Sponsorship of The Hemmens Cultural
Center 2006-2007 Performing Arts Season/Eric Burdon & the Animals Performance
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to approve the
promotional co-sponsorship agreement with ABC Chicago FM Radio for the Eric Burdon & the
Animals performance at The Hemmens during the 2006-2007 Performing Arts Season. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of NextMedia Co-Sponsorship of The Hemmens Cultural Center 2006-2007
Performing Arts Season/Survivor, Kathy Griffin, and Jim Peterik & World State
Performances
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to approve the
promotional co-sponsorship agreement with NextMedia for the Survivor, Kathy Griffin, and the
Jim Peterik & World State performances at The Hemmens during the 2006-2007 Performing
Arts Season. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor,
Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works Contracts
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to pass the
resolution establishing prevailing wages for Public Works contracts and projects in accordance
with the Illinois Department of Labor’s rate schedule. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmembers and Mayor Schock commended the Public Works Department, Elgin Police
Department, Fire Department, and various other City Departments for all of their clean-up
efforts and emergency services after the storm damage the City of Elgin suffered last week.
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They praised City employees regarding their diligence and for working 12 hour shifts, which
continue as a result of the ongoing clean-up efforts. Com Ed was also commended for restoring
power to the citizens of Elgin in a very timely manner.
Mayor Schock also praised the citizens of Elgin for their understanding and patience under the
trying circumstances after the storm.
Councilmember Rodgers stated she has received several inquiries from concerned citizens
asking what the City of Elgin does to help parents protect their children against online predators.
City Manager Folarin stated that the City of Elgin does not have any official policy in place, but
he believed the Elgin Police Department specifically deals with this issue. Chief Womack
responded that the Police Department has a detective that is specifically trained in computer
forensics. The Police Department actively tracks and monitors various internet sites for online
predators and then pursues them by a variety of methods including covert activities in order to
apprehend them. Written information and training sessions on how parents can take an active
role in protecting their children is available through the Police Department upon request and
Chief Womack has spoken to several groups within the City regarding this issue. City Manager
Folarin stated that in addition to what the Elgin Police Department is doing, the City will
officially put together information to distribute to the public via the media regarding this topic
and what training is available through the City.
Announcements from Staff
City Manager Folarin announced that due to the number of people expected to attend the City
Council meeting at 7:00 p.m., the Council chambers could only accommodate a total of 150
people and that after capacity was reached no one else would be allowed in the chambers.
Adjournment
Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to adjourn and
go into the Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following matters. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
Establishment of Reserves or Settlement of Claims as Provided in the Local
Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act - Exempt Under
Section 120/2(c)(12) of the Open Meetings Act
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
s/Jennifer Quinton August 9, 2006
Jennifer Quinton, Deputy City Clerk Date Approved