HomeMy WebLinkAboute - March 11, 2017 COW RESCHEDULED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING March 11, 2017
The rescheduled Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 9:00
a.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
minutes of the February 22, 2017, 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 Easement at 1380 Madeline
Lane
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the
acceptance of the public improvements and related easement for ownership and maintenance
within the site located at 1380 Madeline Lane in order 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, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Reduction of Court Judgment to Facilitate Demolition of Structure and
Construction of New Single-family Dwelling by Habitat for Humanity at 469 Cleveland
Avenue
There was discussion regarding the code compliance history of the property and if there were
other opportunities for the city to work with Habitat for Humanity.
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve a
reduction of a court-ordered judgment from $56,000 to $2,855 to enable Habitat for Humanity to
acquire 469 Cleveland Avenue, in order to facilitate the transfer of a problem property to Habitat
for Humanity to demolish the existing and construct a new, single-family dwelling. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Adoption of the 2017 Official Zoning Map
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There was discussion regarding the review of the comprehensive plan and the zoning code.
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve and
move forward with adopting the 2017 Official Zoning Map in order to comply with state statute
requiring the annual adoption and publication of an official zoning map. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Agreements with Rave Wireless, Inc. d/b/a Rave Mobile Safety for Rave
Alert and Smart911 for Public Safety
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
contracts for Rave Wireless, Inc., d/b/a Rave Mobile Safety for Rave Alert and Smart911 in the
total amount of $92,344 over three years in order to maintain a mechanism to alert Elgin
residents to important community/emergency information and allow residents to enter critical
information for responding emergency personnel. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain.
Nays: None.
Consideration of Acceptance of the Edward Byrne Memorial Grant for Police Critical
Intervention Team Training
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
agreement between the cities of Aurora, Elgin, Kane County and the U.S. Department of Justice
for grant funding of Critical Intervention Team training in the amount of $14,045 in order to
increase the number of officers who are certified in responding to calls for service involving
mental health issues. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Trial Parking Regulations for Kenneth Circle, Nicola Drive and Hunter
Drive
There was discussion regarding resident input, enforcement, and communication about the
proposed parking regulations.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adjust the
existing single side of the street parking restriction so that vehicles must alternate sides of the
street depending on the day of the week in order to respond to parking issues within Kennington
Square Development. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Letter of Intent with the Elgin Charter School Initiative for the Lease of a
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Portion of the Former Fox River Country Day School Property at 1600 Dundee Avenue
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided an overview on the history of the property and the
previous proposals from the charter school. He then outlined the terms of the proposed lease
with the Elgin Charter School Initiative. There was discussion regarding the lease terms and the
charter school’s financial plan.
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve a letter of
intent for the lease of a portion of the former Fox River School Day School property at 1600
Dundee Avenue with the Elgin Charter School Initiative, also known as the Elgin Math and
Science Academy, which will provide for the improvement and occupancy of a portion of the
city-owned former Fox River Country School property. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Staff
Molly Center, Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office, announced upcoming city
events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis March 22, 2017
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved