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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
August 25, 2010
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:00 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 Warren, to approve the
minutes of the August 11, 2010, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Human Relations Commission Annual Report (2009-2010)
Denise Habun, Chair of the Human Relations Commission, reviewed the activities of the
Commission for the past year noting that the group has become more active during this period.
Update on Strategic Planning Process
This item was postponed without objection.
Consideration of Local Agency Amendment No. 1 with Illinois Department of Transportation
for Finalizing the Costs of the Federal Participation it the Summit Street Local Agency
Pavement Preservation Project
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve
Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation that authorizes
use of federal funds for the Summit Street Local Agency Pavement Preservation Project. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Acceptance of Plat of Dedication for Right-of-Way for Erie Street as Part of a
Special Assessment Project
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve acceptance
of a right-of-way dedication for Erie Street along the frontage of four residential lots near Sunrise
Court. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen,
Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
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Consideration of Facade Improvement Grant for 216 E. Chicago Street
Councilmember Warren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
proposed facade improvement grant for 216 E. Chicago Street in the amount of $15,225.
Tonya Hudson, Director of the Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA), gave an update on
the Downtown Façade Improvement Program. DNA is now in charge of all façade improvement
grants. Ms. Hudson noted that during the twenty years the program has existed, seventy-six
properties have participated to date with an investment of over $5 million. Fifty-five of these
sites are located in the center city and twenty-one of the sites were situated in the State
Street/National Street program. Ms. Hudson showed a number of before and after photos of
various projects. She also stated that six of the thirteen applications received for the Center City
Commercial Energy Retrofit Grant Program plan to pursue their project during the next two
years.
Mayor Schock said that the amount of TIF funds for the Center City has exceeded expectations
partially due to the facade improvements and that the City’s investments in the downtown have
been paid from these funds.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren,
and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Kaptain announced that Elgin Community Network, Neighborhood Housing
Services, and the City of Elgin will be co-sponsoring Neighborhood Works II on September 25,
2010, in the Garfield School area. This will be in conjunction with the Tree Replacement
Program along Raymond Street.
Councilmember Warren announced that a Together We’re Elgin family cookout will take place
at Garfield School after the above mentioned event. The Rotary Club will be collecting food for
the local food pantries.
Councilmember Prigge commended the Police Department for their quick actions regarding a
recent home invasion and also thanked the public for their assistance. Councilmember Dunne
said the Elgin citizens are willing to stand up and talk.
Mayor Schock announced that Suzlon Wind Energy will be locating a distribution and training
center in the Northwest Corporate Park. They hope to be in operation by October 4, 2010. He
also thanked Mark Ebacher of Interstate Partners for helping to secure this business for the city.
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Announcements from Staff
Cherie Murphy, Assistant to the City Manager for Community Engagement, announced
upcoming city events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, 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 6:30 p.m.
s/ Diane Robertson September 8, 2010
Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved