HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 - June 23, 2010 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING June 23, 2010
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 Dunne, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren,
and Mayor Schock. Absent: Councilmember Gilliam.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Warren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
minutes of the June 9, 2010, regular meeting and the minutes of the May 27, 2010, special
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Councilmember Dunne abstained.
Consideration of Consortium Agreement with HOME Investment Partnerships Program for
Federal Fiscal Years 2011 – 2013
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
execution of the 2010 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Consortium Agreement for Federal
Fiscal Years 2011–2013. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Kaptain, Prigge,
Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Development Agreements with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley
for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve four
development agreements with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley to fulfill the twenty-five
percent low-income beneficiary requirement of the Elgin’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Sustainability Master Plan – Next Steps and Planning Process
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Prigge, to move forward with
the sustainability master plan utilizing working group members, ICLEI: Local Governments for
Sustainability and a technical advisor for a total estimated cost of $16,750.
Councilmember Kaptain commented that the steering committee felt the working groups would
provide the guidance needed and that the consultant did not provide the services expected.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
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Consideration of Amendment to Elgin Municipal Code Chapter 12 Regarding Vendors in City
Parks
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve
amendments to Section 12.08.010S of the municipal code regarding vendors in city parks. Upon
a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Steffen announced the August Kiwanis BBQ dinner.
Mayor Schock said that he would like staff to initiate some type of inspection for foreclosed
homes particularly in regards to illegal living space. He would like a report on this in a month.
Councilmember Kaptain asked if this could include needed outside maintenance.
Councilmember Steffen said that he thought many of these foreclosed homes were being
purchased and turned into rental units that are not registered with the city. City Manager Stegall
said this issue was being addressed by staff.
Announcements from Staff
Public Information Officer, Sue Olafson, announced upcoming city events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Warren, to adjourn the
meeting to Executive Session for the purpose of:
Selection of a Person to Fill a Vacant Office, Including a Vacancy in a Public
Office, When the Public Body is Given Power to Appoint Under Law or
Ordinance, or the Discipline, Performance or Removal of the Occupant of a
Public Office, When the Public Body is Given Power to Remove the Occupant
Under Law or Ordinance - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c) (3) of the Open
Meetings Act
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
s/ Diane Robertson July 14, 2010
Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved