HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 - March 10, 2010 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING March 10, 2010
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:00 p.m.
in the Heritage Ballroom at The Centre. Present: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve the
minutes of the February 24, 2010, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Recommendation of the Board of Local Improvements for the Special
Assessment Area V Improvements
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve
publication of the recommendation, proposed ordinance, and cost estimate received from the Board
of Local Improvements for the Special Assessment Area V Improvements. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
Consideration of Proposed Ordinance to Amend the City’s Liquor Code to Provide for a
Corkage License
Councilmember Warren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to adopt the
proposed ordinance amending the City’s liquor code to provide for a corkage license. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
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
amendments to Chapter 11 “Vehicles and Traffic” as provided by the Neighborhood Services
Committee.
Councilmember Steffen inquired about parking around the former Sherman Hospital property.
Management Analyst RuthAnne Hall explained that there would only be parking on one side of the
street and that streets would be restriped where necessary.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren,
and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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March 10, 2010
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Consideration of Change Order No. 1 with Landmark Contractors for the 2007 CBD
Streetscape Project (Phase I) and Final
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve Change
Order No. 1 and Final with Landmark Contractors for the 2007 CBD Streetscape Project in the
amount of $57,159.68. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain,
Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Acceptance of Grant from Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
for One Part-Time Domestic Violence Case Manager
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to accept a grant
award of $104,888 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for one part-time
domestic violence case worker. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam,
Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Reimbursement to Toll Brothers for the Offsite Water Main Over-sizing to
Bowes Creek Subdivision
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve payment
to Toll Brothers for the offsite water main over-sizing to Bowes Creek Subdivision in the amount of
$232,665. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen,
Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Adoption of City of Elgin 2010 Zoning Map
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve the
City’s Official 2010 Zoning Map and to formally publish the new version pursuant to the Illinois
Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-13-19). Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of 2010 Youth Sports Capital Improvement Grants
Councilmember Prigge made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the 2010
Youth Sports Capital Improvement Grants, in the amount of $122,180. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays:
None.
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March 10, 2010
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Announcements from Council
Councilmember Kaptain announced that the Elgin Community Network and the Gail Borden
Library would be holding another of the “Elgin Alive” programs. He also thanked Gordon Snelle
for the sand from Iwo Jima.
Councilmember Steffen announced there would be a Job Fair at Elgin community College on
April 23.
Announcements from Staff
Public Information Officer, Sue Olafson, announced upcoming city events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to adjourn to
Executive Session for the purpose of:
Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific
Employees of the Public Body - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings
Act
Collective Bargaining Issues or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for One or More
Classes of Employees - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(2) of the Open Meetings Act
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren,
and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
s/ Diane Robertson March 31, 2010
Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved