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HomeMy WebLinkAbouto - July 9, 2014 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING July 9, 2014 The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None. Approval of Minutes Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the minutes of the June 25, 2014, special meeting and the regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Acceptance of Public Improvements and Easements within the Site Located at 2501 Galvin Drive Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the acceptance of the public improvements and related easements for ownership and maintenance within the site located at 2501 Galvin Drive to fulfill the city’s obligation to maintain reliable infrastructure for serving businesses and residents. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Designation of the Alfred Bosworth Mansion at 705 W. Highland Avenue as an Individual Elgin Landmark Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to approve the designation of the Alfred Bosworth Mansion located at 705 W. Highland Avenue as an Individual Landmark in order to continue to preserve, enhance and sustain the active use of historically and architecturally significant areas and structures in Elgin. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance to Approve the List of Selected Recipients to Participate in the 2014 50/50 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program There was a discussion regarding future funding of the 50/50 and the 75/25 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant programs. The council directed staff to stop taking applications for the second round of considerations until it could be determined if there would be continued funding for the programs. Committee of the Whole July 9, 2014 Page 2 Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to award grants to the selected owners of historic landmark properties or those located within the city’s historic districts in the amount of $72,278 in total for exterior rehabilitation and restoration work to their residential properties. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance to Approve the Selected Recipient to Participate in the 2014 75/25 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve one recipient to participate in the 2014 75/25 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program in the amount of $5,967 for exterior rehabilitation and restoration work to their residential property. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Substantial Amendment to Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2013 Annual Action Plan and Approval of Sub-Recipient Agreements with Various Not-for-Profit Organizations and a Government Entity Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve re- allocating excess grant funds by amending the city’s 2013 Annual Action Plan to provide federal grant funding to various not-for-profit organizations and a government entity. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Approval of the proposed U.S. Route 20 Re-Alignment and Revised Conceptual Land Plan Layout for Pingree Creek Subdivision Corporation Counsel Cogley outlined the background of the area and the proposed change to realign Route 20. The staff was asking the council for a conceptual endorsement in order to move forward and present to Pingree Grove, Kane County, and finally to IDOT for their consideration and approval. If the plan moved forward the developer would come back with a formal application to change the land plan. Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to accept the proposed U.S. Route 20 re-alignment and the revised conceptual land plan for the Pingree Creek Subdivision which satisfies the requirements of the city, IDOT and Pingree Grove. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Committee of the Whole July 9, 2014 Page 3 Announcements from Council Councilmember Powell thanked everyone involved in the 4th of July weekend events and commented on the good job in handling the fireworks and traffic controls. Councilmember Dunne thanked the Downtown Neighborhood Association for their efforts in the 4th of July parade. He also invited the public to attend the dedication of the plaque for the Lao Veterans on July 19th at 3:00 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Park. Councilmember Prigge thanked the Grand Victoria Casino for their efforts in the 4th of July celebration. He was glad that his concerns about the 4th of July concert and fireworks events were proven wrong. He had received positive responses from residents and business about the events. Councilmember Rauschenberger thanked staff for their efforts during the 4th of July weekend. She felt it was a great event and that traffic control was handled very well. Councilmember Gavin provided unemployment numbers for May and indicated that there was a slight improvement from last year. He noted how the numbers are calculated and encouraged further efforts to decrease unemployment. Councilmember Shaw thanked staff for going above and beyond during the 4th of July holiday. Mayor Kaptain congratulated the staff on their planning and efforts for the 4th of July. He also thanked the volunteers who helped make the parade and all events a success. Announcements from Staff Laura Valdez-Wilson, Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office, announced upcoming city events. Adjournment Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adjourn and go into the Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following matters. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. s/ Kimberly Dewis July 23, 2014 Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved