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Home My WebLink Aboutzz - November 29 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING November 29, 2006 The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:08 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock. Absent: None. Approval of Minutes Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2006, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Continued Discussion of 2007 Budget Mandatory Golf Cart Fee Councilmember Sandor stated that at his request, staff put together an alternate proposal to raise additional revenue for the golf course instead of requiring that weekend golfers must use carts and pay an additional fee for the carts even if they choose not to use them. Fiscal Services Director Nowicki stated that they proposed increasing resident daily fees by $1.50, nonresident fees by $2, and increase the price of season passes between 9 and 14 percent. Councilmember Sandor stated that this alternate would pass the increased fees on to everyone rather than just a certain group of people. Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to adopt the alternative proposal as outlined above rather than require a mandatory cart fee in order to generate additional golf revenue. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Additional Public Works Personnel Councilmember Sandor requests that increasing the number of Public Works personnel in future years be made a priority. To fund the additional personnel, he suggested earmarking a significant portion of the revenue to be generated from the waste transfer station, which is expected to be completed in 2007, to pay for hiring additional Public Works personnel. Councilmember Walters stated that he likes this idea. Councilmember Kaptain stated that he believes earmarking a revenue stream for a specific department is not a good idea. Mayor Schock and City Manager Folarin stated that they believe the revenue should go into the general fund. After additional discussion, City Manager Folarin stated that in 2008 personnel decisions in terms of new hires will have Public Works as a priority. Committee of the Whole November 29, 2006 Page 2 Councilmember Figueroa inquired about the status of the waste transfer station. City Manager Folarin responded that the City has been told that construction will be completed in February and the facility should be operational in March 2008. Consideration of an Amendment to Chapter 11.60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, entitled “Stopping, Standing, and Parking” Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to approve the amendments to Chapter 11.60 “Stopping Standing and Parking” as provided by the Neighborhood Services Committee outlined in the memo received by Council. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Change Order No. 2 for Bid #06-053 – Demolition of Various Buildings Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve Change Order No. 2 with Brandenburg Industrial Service in the amount of $116,065 for additional work related to the demolition and site cleanup at 51 N. State Street (former Unilever site), 40 Ann Street (former Public Works site) and the Water Road park. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Northeast Illinois Communications Consortium Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement between the Cities and Agencies making up the Northeast Illinois Communications Consortium for jointly engaging in the request for proposal process to acquire an interoperable and shared communications system. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Change Order No. 1 with Shales McNutt Construction for the Bowes Road Booster Pump Station Project Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve the execution of Changer Order No. 1 and Final with Shales McNutt Construction for a total amount of $23,231 for the Bowes Road Booster Pump Station Project. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Holiday Gift Certificates for City Employees Committee of the Whole November 29, 2006 Page 3 Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve gift certificates in the amount of $25 be given to all active employees receiving checks in the 25th pay period for a total cost of approximately $23,750. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of a Proposal to Repair the Hopps Road Lift Station Grinder Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to approve the proposal from Metropolitan Pump Company in the amount of $24,628 to repair the sewage grinder at the Hopps Road Lift Station. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of City Support for Pace Route 554 Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve the City’s 2007 local share contribution of $18,283 for the Pace Bus Route 554. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of a Proposed Resolution Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to Enact and Enforce Immigration Laws Councilmember Sandor thanked Corporation Counsel Cogley for drafting what he believes is a well written document. He asked Mr. Cogley to read the proposed resolution. Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve the proposed resolution urging the President of the Untied States and the United States Congress to enact and enforce immigration laws. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Announcements from Council Councilmember Kaptain said he has heard that someone who has been in the audience during the two years he has been on the Council will be leaving Elgin. Christine Byers, reporter for the Daily Herald is moving to St. Louis and will be working for the St. Louis Post Dispatch. He wished her success in her new job and happiness in her married life. Adjournment Committee of the Whole November 29, 2006 Page 4 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, Gilliam, 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 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 6:37 p.m. s/Dolonna Mecum December 20, 2006 Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk Date Approved