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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
July 11, 2007
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, Powers, Steffen,
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 June 27, 2007, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Presentation by Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (EACVB)
Kimberly Bless, President and CEO of the Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, gave a
summary of the activities of the EACVB for 2006 and early 2007. She also announced events
planned for the remainder of 2007 and into 2008.
Consideration of ABC Chicago FM Sponsorship of The Hemmens Cultural
Center/Herman’s Hermits, 1964-The Tribute, Davy Jones, The Ides of March and Jerry
Stiller Performances
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to approve the
sponsorship agreement with ABC Chicago FM Radio for the Herman’s Hermits, 1964 – Tribute,
Davy Jones, The Ides of March, and Jerry Stiller performances at The Hemmens Cultural Center
during the 2007-2008 Performing Arts Season as presented in the memo provided to Council.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Euclid Beverage/Miller Brewing Sponsorship of The Hemmens Cultural
Center 2007-2008 Performing Arts Season
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve a
sponsorship agreement with Euclid Beverage/Miller Brewing for The Hemmens Cultural Center
2007-2008 Performing Arts Season as presented in the memo provided to Council. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of The Daily Herald Co-Sponsorship of The Hemmens Cultural Center
2007-2008 Performing Arts Season
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powers, to approve the
co-sponsorship agreement with The Daily Herald for The Hemmens Cultural Center 2007-2008
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Performing Arts Season as presented in the memo provided to Council. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays:
None.
Consideration of WDRV/Bonneville Broadcasting Sponsorship of The Hemmens Cultural
Center/Alan Parsons Live Project Performance
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa,to approve a
sponsorship agreement with WDRV/Bonneville Broadcasting for the Alan Parsons Live Project
performance at The Hemmens Cultural Center during the 2007-2008 Performing Arts Project as
presented in the memo provided to Council. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of a Lease and Use Agreement Amendment with Sherman Hospital
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve an
amendment to the lease and use agreement with Sherman Hospital as presented in the memo
provided to Council. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers,
Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of the Acceptance of Public Improvements in the Triumph Subdivision
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to accept all public
improvements in the Triumph Subdivision. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of the Purchase of Service Agreement with Elgin Proud and Beautiful, Inc.
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve the
purchase of service agreement with Elgin Proud and Beautiful, Inc. in the amount of $4,560 for the
2007 activities that include: planning and coordination of various beautification and planting
projects; purchase of a new mascot costume; and participating in a variety of community events to
promote anti-litter and recycling. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of the Environmental Testing Service, North Grove Residential
Redevelopment Area and McBride Street Right of Way
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to authorize an
environmental services contract with Terracon Consulting Engineers & Scientists in the amount
of $32,690 for environmental testing services at the North Grove Residential Redevelopment
Area and the McBride Street and former railroad rights-of-way. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Consideration of the Proposed Ordinance Authorizing Immediate Police Towing of
Vehicles for Driving Without Valid License or Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powers, to approve the
proposed ordinance amending Chapter 11.40, entitled “Special Stops Required; Miscellaneous
Rules of the Road”, authorizing the immediate police towing of vehicles when the operator is
determined to be driving without a valid license or under the influence of alcohol or drugs as
presented in the memo provided to Council.
Councilmember Figueroa asked for an explanation of the process involved when the police
currently stop an individual with no license and the amount of the fine that might be levied.
Chief Womack outlined the procedure which includes a custodial arrest, but not the automatic
towing of the vehicle. Councilmember Walters indicated that the fine would be up to $2,500 and
up to one year in the county jail. Councilmember Figueroa asked how it is determined whether a
driver has been issued a drivers license. Chief Womack replied that the officer will run a
computer check on the driver. Councilmember Steffen wondered what happens to the driver.
Chief Womack explained that the individual is brought to the station, booked, and then goes
through the bonding process. Councilmember Steffen asked about the difference between the
twelve hour hearing and the regular hearing. Corporation Counsel Cogley explained that the
former is the deprivation hearing and the latter hearing is on the actual charges. Councilmember
Steffen asked how notice is given to the vehicle owner and Corporation Counsel Cogley
explained the formal notification process.
Councilmember Figueroa stated that no one should be driving without a valid license especially
under the influence. He will not be supporting the ordinance, though, because of the additional
fine. He feels that it imposes an undue hardship on ordinary citizens. Councilmember Walters
stated that a nearby community was sued because someone was arrested for D.U.I., bonded out,
got into their car, and had another accident. He stated that he did not want someone able to get
back into a vehicle and endanger other citizens just because he has money in his pocket.
Councilmember Figueroa stated that if ordinance was amended to remove the fine, he would
vote for it. Councilmember Kaptain cited statistics from the Illinois Department of
Transportation website regarding fatal accidents that involved either impaired or unlicensed
drivers. He felt the proposed ordinance was acceptable. Councilmember Powers stated in was in
accordance with Councilmembers Kaptain and Walters.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: Councilmember Figueroa
Consideration of Liquor Code Amendments
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve the
proposed ordinance amending Chapter 6.06, entitled “Alcoholic Liquor Dealers” as presented in
the memo provided to Council. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain,
Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Consideration of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with the Puerto Rican Heritage
Organization
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to approve the
co-sponsorship agreement with the Puerto Rican Heritage Organization in an amount not to
exceed $11,818.25 for activities related to Puerto Rican Week to be celebrated from August 5
through August 11. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Kaptain, Powers, Steffen,
Walters, and Mayor Schock. Councilmember Figueroa abstained due to a conflict of interest.
Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Steffen announced there will be a farewell party on July 27 for Norma Meisse
who is leaving the Downtown Neighborhood Association. Further details will be forthcoming.
Announcements from Staff
Chief Womack reviewed the 2006 Crime Statistics for Council.
Sue Olafson announced upcoming City events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen,
Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
s/Diane Robertson July 25, 2007
Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved