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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 - June 10, 2009 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING June 10, 2009 The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Absent: None. Approval of Minutes Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve the minutes of the, May 27, 2009, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Application for 2009 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for adoption by the City Council. Councilmember Kaptain stated that the Council has supported the Sustainability Master Plan and that it is now beginning to pay off. Councilmember Steffen said that he noted that priority was being given to projects that are leveraged and he felt this was a good use of the funds. Mayor Schock congratulated staff for their efforts in seeing that much of this money will go to the residents who will be spending this money locally. Consideration of Expenditure to Commonwealth Edison for the Electric Distribution Extension to the Highland Overhead Tank A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for adoption by the City Council. Consideration of Acceptance of Grant from the Elgin Township Youth at Risk Summer Program Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve acceptance of a grant from Elgin Township in the amount of $20,000 for the Youth at Risk Summer Program. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Committee of the Whole June 10, 2009 Page 2 Consideration of Amendment to Chapter 11 of the Elgin Municipal Code, Entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve an amendment to Chapter 11 of the Elgin Municipal Code entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” at a cost to the City of $90,00 as recommended by the Neighborhood Services Committee. Councilmember Steffen stated that he was still open to suggestions and that this was not set in stone. Councilmember Prigge asked that everyone give this a chance and let there be a full season of experience. Mayor Schock asked if the parking control officers worked on the weekends. Sgt. Matt Udelhoven answered that they did originally; however, for the summer, weekend enforcement has been suspended. Councilmember Steffen asked if this was being done, but no one was being told about it. RuthAnne Hall replied that the program is trying to adapt to the changes in public services during the summer months. Mayor Schock said that he felt this ordinance was inconveniencing residents and he still hoped that other options would be explored. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Resolution Establishing Prevailing Wages on Public Works Projects Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to accept the proposed resolution establishing prevailing wages on Public Works projects in accordance with the Illinois Department of Labor’s rate schedule. Councilmember Dunne asked Legal Counsel if once the unemployment rates reach a certain percentage, do public projects funded by state funds have to be awarded to Illinois contractors. Corporation Counsel William Cogley said he would look into this. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Approval of 2009 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program Recipient Eligibility List Councilmember Warren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the grant recipient eligibility list as for the 2009 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Committee of the Whole June 10, 2009 Page 3 Consideration of Purchase of Service Agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Elgin Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve an agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Elgin in the amount of $140,000 which will be used as payment towards annual debt service related to bonds issued for the new clubhouse. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Lease Agreement with the Elgin Pumas Soccer Club for use of the Eastside Recreation Center Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve a lease agreement with the Elgin Pumas Soccer Club for use of the Eastside Recreation Center at no charge. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Consideration of Proposed Recapture Ordinances for Toll II LP Regarding the Bowes Creek Country Club Project Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the proposed recapture ordinances for Toll II LP relating to the construction of certain public sanitary sewer improvements and a watermain in connection with the Bowes Creek Country Club Project. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Announcements from Council Councilmember Prigge announced that Elgin Township will be introducing a program for the disposal of prescription drugs. They should not be put into the local sewer systems. Councilmember Warren announced that the Elgin Rotary Club will be sponsoring three veterans for an “Honor Flight” on June 19. The public is invited to welcome them home that evening at Midway Airport. Councilmember Dunne announced that the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be sponsoring a motorcycle rally on July 13. All are invited to participate. Councilmember Kaptain stated that he had participated in the chain link removal program the previous Saturday and that seven fences had been removed and twelve trees were also planted during this time. A number of local organizations participated or donated services for this project. Committee of the Whole June 10, 2009 Page 4 Announcements from Staff Public Information Officer, Sue Olafson, announced upcoming city events and that the Committee for the Fourth of July Parade is in need of volunteers. Adjournment Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Warren, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m. s/ Diane Robertson June 24, 2009 Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved