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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
December 6, 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.
Consideration of Proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Amended Memorandum of
Intergovernmental Agreement - Randall Road -I-90 Illinois Tollway to Hopps Road
Between the City of Elgin and County of Kane
An ordinance will be presented at tonight’s Council meeting for passage by the City Council.
Consideration of a Local Share Contribution for 2007 Support of the Dial-a-Ride Program
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the
local share agreement with Pace in the amount of $63,047 for 2007 Pace Dial-a-Ride service.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of an Amendment to Chapter 11.60.050 of the Elgin Municipal Code,
Entitled “Stopping, Standing and Parking”
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve the
amendment to Chapter 11.60.050 “Stopping, Standing, and Parking” as provided by the
Neighborhood Services Committee. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of a Recapture Ordinance for the Capital Street Extension
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to adopt the
recapture ordinance for the construction and City administration of the Capital Street Extension,
and authorize Staff to implement it beginning with notification to the affected parties. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of a License Agreement with U-46 for Modification to the Public Right-of-
Way at 420 May Street – Garfield School
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to approve the
license agreement with the School District U-46 permitting them to modify a portion of the
public right-of-way in front of Garfield Elementary School, located at 420 May Street. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
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Consideration of Acceptance of Public Improvements in the Creekside Subdivision
Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to accept the
public improvements in the Creekside Subdivision. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of a Service Agreement with Dixon Dance Academy
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to approve the
service agreement with Dixon Dance Academy in the amount of approximately $33,356 to
provide dance instruction at The Centre from January 2007 through December 2007. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of a Service Agreement with Midwest Academy of TaeKwon-Do
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the
service agreement with the Midwest Academy of TaeKwon-do in the amount of approximately
$22,150 to provide martial arts instruction at The Centre from January 2007 through December
2007. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor,
Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Councilmember Walters abstained due to a conflict
of interest.
Consideration of the Purchase of Automated External Defibrillators from Phillips Medical
Systems for Various Parks and Recreation Sites
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sandor, to authorize the
purchase of eight Automated External Defibrillators and accessories in the amount of $14,888.12
from Philips Medical Systems. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain,
Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of the Designation of the D.C. Cook/Lovell Area Historic District
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Sandor, to table the
consideration of the designation of the D.C. Cook/Lovell Area Historic District. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
Consideration of the Downtown Area Architectural Survey and Inventory
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to authorize an
agreement between the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and the City of Elgin to obtain a
$10,920 grant to complete an architectural survey and inventory of properties in the City’s
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downtown area. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers,
Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Fire Protection Agreements for 2007
Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the
2007 Fire Protection agreements for those three properties located outside of the City of Elgin’s
limits. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor,
Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Walters, thanked the Public Works Department for doing a fine job on the
City’s snow removal, especially since it was difficult with the ice present under the snow. He
stated that he would still like to discuss an on-street parking ban in the City through the winter
months in order to make the Public Works Department’s job easier and snow removal more
effective.
Councilmember Sandor, also thanked the Public Works Department for doing such a good job
regarding the snow removal and stated that Elgin’s streets were much better than some of the
neighboring towns. He stated that he believes that the faster the Council can institute the parking
bans the better it will be.
Councilmember Kaptain drove through the neighborhood where the odd/even parking ban is in
effect and the streets there were a lot better than in neighborhoods without the ban.
Announcements from Staff
John Loete, Director of Public Works, gave a report regarding the recent heavy snowstorm and
the procedures used by the Public Works crews. The City of Elgin received 10 to 11 inches of
heavy snow which became compacted and formed thick ice which has been difficult to remove
because of the very cold temperatures. The snow fell at about 2” per hour, so it was necessary to
go over the primary routes frequently, which made it difficult to get to the residential streets until
the snow began letting up.
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.
Discussion of Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed Under This Act - Exempt
Under Section 120/2(c)(21) of the Open Meetings Act
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Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for One or More Classes of
Employees - Exempt Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
s/Dolonna Mecum December 20, 2006
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk Date Approved