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HomeMy WebLinkAbouta - January 10, 2007 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING January 10, 2007 The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by City Clerk Dolonna Mecum at 6:07 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, and Walters. Absent: Mayor Schock. Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to appoint Councilmember Walters as Mayor Pro Tem. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, and Walters. Nays: None. Approval of Minutes Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to approve the minutes of the December 20, 2006, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, and Walters. Nays: None. First Public Hearing for the (2007-2008) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Mayor Pro Tem Walters declared the public hearing open. Community Development Director Deering stated that this is the 33rd year that the City of Elgin will be participating in the CDBG Program. Mr. Deering reviewed the program regulations and objectives and outlined the process which will be used. Receipt of Comments from Citizens Regarding Current and Past CDBG Programs No one chose to speak. Presentation of Proposals by Individuals and Organizations for Funding Under the 2007-2008 Community Development Block Grant Program The following proposals have been submitted: City of Elgin Planning and Neighborhood Services Department: • CDBG Program Administration - $149,000 • Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program - $628,000 Wayside Center: • Wayside Center Transportation Project - $25,000 Bethesda Community Development Center: • Bethesda Community Development Center - $75,000 Committee of the Whole January 10, 2007 Page 2 YWCA: • YWCA Boiler Replacement - $94,583 Habitat for Humanity: • Home Rehabilitation in Elgin Project - $35,000 Housing Authority of Elgin: • Rear Entry Door Project - $56,315 Mayor Pro Tem Walters asked if there were any other proposals not previously submitted and stated that tonight is the last opportunity to submit proposals. No other proposals were submitted. The proposals total $1,062,898. Announcement Regarding Future CDBG Meetings Community Development Director Deering announced that the City Council will hold a CDBG work session on February 14, 2007, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The final public hearing will be at the regular City Council meeting on March 21, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The final 2007-2008 CDBD program will be submitted to HUD by April 15, 2007. No one else chose to speak and Mayor Pro Tem Walters declared the public hearing closed. Consideration of an Application for Participation in the Center City Business Loan Program for Burnidge Cassell Associates, 25 S. Grove Avenue Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve participation in a special Center City business loan program for Burnidge Cassell Associates, located at 25 S. Grove Avenue, in the amount of $22,593 in order to subsidize interest on a loan through First Community Bank. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, and Walters. Nays: None. Consideration of an e-Elgin Incentive Application from Burnidge Cassell Associates, 25 S. Grove Avenue Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve the application by Burnidge Cassell Associates in the amount of $17,212.81 for participation in the e-Elgin Incentive Program. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, and Walters. Nays: None. Councilmember Sandor suggested that the e-Elgin Incentive program be reviewed to determine if changes are necessary to include the latest available technology. Committee of the Whole January 10, 2007 Page 3 Consideration of a Change Order No. 1 for the Construction of the Temporary and Permanent Access Roads to the Highland Avenue Tank T-11 Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to authorize the execution of Change Order No. 1 with Sinnett Builders Inc. for a total of $12,000 for the construction of temporary and permanent access roads to the Highland Avenue Tank T-11 project. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, and Walters. Nays: None. Consideration of the Downtown Neighborhood Association Purchase of a Service Agreement for 2007 Councilmember Rodgers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the purchase of service agreement with the Downtown Neighborhood Association in the amount of $45,600 to provide solely for operating expenses associated with the fulfillment of duties related to continuing to strengthen the existing downtown businesses, recruit new business and develop strategies to sustain the economic vitality of downtown. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, and Walters. Nays: None. Councilmember Sandor stated that it would be helpful if the profit and loss statements which the agencies furnish to staff were attached to the Committee of the Whole Memorandum for each of the purchase of service agreements which are presented to the Council for consideration. He also asked that a calculation of the percentage of funds from the City compared to the total income of the organization be included in the Memorandum. Consideration of the Purchase of a Service Agreement with Renz Addiction Counseling Center for a Community Based Gambling Addiction Treatment and Prevention Program Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the purchase of service agreement with the Renz Addiction Counseling Center at a cost of $24,900 to support the Community Based Gambling Addiction Treatment and Prevention Program. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, and Walters. Nays: None. Consideration of the Purchase of a Service Agreement with Hamilton Wings Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rodgers, to approve the purchase of service agreement with Hamilton Wings in the amount of $19,000 to provide funds to implement the Students Creating Opera to Reinforce Education! (Score!) Program. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, and Walters. Nays: None. Announcements from Council Committee of the Whole January 10, 2007 Page 4 Councilmember Sandor asked staff to contact the developer of the project to be constructed on the site of the former Crocker Theater give the City a date certain regarding the beginning of construction. He requested that this information be provided to the Council no later than the first meeting in February 2007. Adjournment Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, and Walters. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m. s/Dolonna Mecum January 24, 2007 Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk Date Approved s/Jennifer Quinton By: Jennifer Quinton, Deputy City Clerk