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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 Image Commission Image Commission Monday,January 26,20011 Second Floor South Conference Room Elgin City Hall 150 Dexter Court 7 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Approval of the minutes (to be handed out at the meeting) III. Elgin Image Awards a. Applications online b. Publicity news release distributed c. Distribution of awards application IV. Other Business V. Next Meeting Date a. Scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2009 VI. Adjourn Image Advisory Commission Mission Statement: Provide the City Council and staff with recommendations regarding initiatives that impact Elgin's image and work to improve that image both within and outside the community. r ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES OF 26 JANUARY 2009 REGULAR MEETING r I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was not officially called to order for lack of a quorum. Present were Chairman Moylan, Tricia Dieringer, Matt Iverson and City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson. Susan McIntyre, Mike Alft, John Atkins and Mohammed Igbal were unable to attend. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: No action was taken on the minutes from the 22 December 2008 meeting. III. OLD BUSINESS: Elgin Image Award Program: Dieringer stated that she had had several complaints from people trying to submit award applications on the City web site. She stated that it was unclear by those who did try to submit applications on line if the applications were actually sent. Additionally, she stated that the applications did not allow for corrections or additions to be made. She stated that two applications were given to her for submission. She stated that one was for Donald Sleeman submitted by Norm Bellows and the other was for the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer submitted by the Church vestry. City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated that she had also heard of problems with the website applications. She stated that she had contacted the appropriate department for a resolution to the problem. She added that in view of all the problems with the on line application process, that the deadline for submissions should be extended until Friday,,the 6th of February. She stated that she would have all the applications available for the Saturday, February 2009 selection meeting. She stated that this meeting would be held at the Centre at 9:00am. The consensus of the Commissioners present agreed with the new submission date. City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson passed out the listing of applicants arranged by category type. She added that she would have updated listings for the 07 February 2009 meeting. Invitations & Programs: City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated that the physical programs are being finished. She added that the invitations will be mailed soon and are turquoise in color. V. NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business discussed. VI. OTHER BUSINESS: There was no other business discussed. VII. ADJOURNMENT: The informational discussion completed at 8:20pm. The next regular meeting of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission is scheduled for 23 February 2009 at 7:00pm. The award nominee selection is scheduled for 9:00am at the Centre on 07 February 2009. Respectfully submitted, Tricia L. Dieringer Recording Secretary Elgin Image Advisory Commission r ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES OF 07 FEBRUARY 2009 AWARD NOMINEE SELECTION MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 9:00am. Present were Chairman Moylan, Tricia Dieringer, Matt Iverson, John Atkins, Mike Alft and City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson. Susan McIntyre and Mohammed lqbal were excused. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: As the purpose of the meeting was only to determine the Elgin Image Award Winners, no action was taken on the minutes from the 22 December 2008 or the 26 January 2009 meetings. III. OLD BUSINESS: Elgin Image Award Winner Selection: City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated she had sent updated packets to the commissioners. She added that McIntyre also received her packet. City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated that she would be calling McIntyre at her Florida location for her winner selections. She added that updated listings were also included. Chairman Moylan put the names of the nominees per each of the categories on the board for all to see. Each commissioner went to the board one at a time to place a check mark next to their selections. (See attached for the listing of nominees.) The commissioners determined which of the winners they would introduce. Invitations & Programs: City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated that the physical programs are being finished. She added that the invitations will be mailed next week. She showed an example of the turquoise/teal color to be used. V. NEW BUSINESS: City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson and Chairman Moylan suggested that a color guard might add a nice touch since there was a majority of veteran and veteran related winners. Dieringer stated the Pledge of Allegiance should be incorporated into the program as well. Dieringer stated that she would contact the American Legion, Post-57 Elgin to secure a color guard and have them lead the Pledge. VI. OTHER BUSINESS: There was no other business discussed. VII. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 11:05am. The next regular meeting of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission is scheduled for 23 February 2009 at 7:00pm. Respectfully submitted, Tricia L. Dieringer Recording Secretary Elgin Image Advisory Commission r # CATEGORY NOMINEE #of VOTES INTRODUCER I NDIVIDUAL(PROFESSIONAL): DAN MILLER 1 2 KEN NICKOLAI 1 3 INDIVIDUAL(VOLUNTEER): DONALD SLEEMAN 6 MIKE ALFT 4 MARIAN LICKO 1 5 MICHAEL MCKAY 1 6 JUDY BROWNSFIELD 3 SUE MC INTYRE 7 FRANCINE CELLA 1 8 MICHELLE ROBLEY 2 JOHN ATKINS 9 JENNIFER MONIHAN 0 10 PROJECT: LIAUTUAD-LYONS UPPER SCHOOL CENTER,ELGIN ACADEMY 2 11 " BOYS&GIRLS CLUB(NEW CLUB HOUSE) 7 JOHN ATKINS 12 CHRIS DANZI 0 13 ELGIN ACADEMY MEDIA CENTER 3 MO IQBAL 14 VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT(GAIL BORDEN&ELGIN ACADEMY) 6 MATT IVERSON 15 NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION 1 16 VETERANS'MEMORIAL PARK 5 SUE MOYLAN 17 BUSINESS: CHICAGO BANDITS(BILL SOKOLIS) 2 SUE MC INTYRE 18 BIG APPLE BAGELS 1 19 ELGIN PUBLIC HOUSE 3 MIKE ALFT 20 ILLINOIS PAIN INSTITUTE 1 21 "SPILL THE BEANS"WRMN 0 22 ORGANIZATION: EAGLE HEIGHTS RESIDENTS'ASSOCIATION 1 23 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ELGIN 1 2 EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER _ 1 YWCA ELGIN FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM 4 TRICIA DIERINGER 2 — OPEN DOOR CLINIC 2 TRICIA DIERINGER r Image Commission t Monday, February 23, 2009 Second Floor South Conference Room Elgin City Hall 150 Dexter Court 7 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Approval of the minutes (to be handed out at the meeting) III. Elgin Image Awards, Thursday, March 12 a. News Release b. Program c. Posting on website d. Dinner Details e. Flowers f. Music IV. Other Business V. Next Meeting Date a. Scheduled for Monday, March 23 VI. Adjourn Image Advisory Commission Mission Statement: Provide the City Council and staff with recommendations regarding initiatives that impact Elgin's image and work to improve that image both within and outside the community. ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES OF 23 MARCH 2009 I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:02pm. Present were Chairman Moylan, John Atkins, Matt Iverson, Susan McIntyre, Mike Aift, Tricia Dieringer and City of Elgin Liaison Sue Olafson. H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the 23 February meeting were approved as written. HI. OLD BUSINESS: (Elgin Image Awards Recap): Chairman Moylan stated that overall she felt the program ran very smoothly. Food: Alft stated that he thought the food was very good. Chairman Moylan agreed. City of Elgin Liaison Sue Olafson stated that $2,000.00 was saved on the cost of the food. Tables/Seating: McIntyre stated that is was a little disruptive to have to have additional tables set up. City of Elgin Liaison Sue Olafson stated that she would plan for two additional tables for the 2010 Awards Night. She added that there were still a few open seats, but that people were not comfortable sitting at tables where other people were already seated. Sound System: Dieringer stated that the sound system was terrible. It was difficult to hear the awards being presented. She stated that several of the recipients didn't even know that they were being awarded as winners. Dieringer stated that she also prepares a copy of her write-ups to present to the recipients. She stated that sometimes the recipients are so nervous that they do not hear what is being said or the sound system is so bad that they cannot hear what is being said. She said that it is a nice touch. r Name Tags: Dieringer asked if everyone needed a name tag. McIntyre felt that only the nominees and nominators needed to have name tags. Chairman Moylan suggested that nominees and nominators should have prepared name tags and then others who come could make name tags id they want them. Dieringer suggested that the name tags should be done in alphabetical order. She stated that it was too difficult to find the names of nominees and nominators. City of Elgin Liaison Sue Olafson stated that next year the names would be in alphabetical order. Musicians: All agreed that the members from the EYSO and the Batavia Symphony Orchestra provided excellent music. It was agreed that a thank you letter and check for $25.00 sill be sent to the EYSO in appreciation. Color Guard: All agreed that the advancing and retreating of the colors added a nice touch to the beginning and ending of the program. It was suggested that this become a part of the annual program. Invitations/Programs: McIntyre stated that both the invitations and the programs were very nice. Chairman Moylan stated that the color used for the invitations and programs was nice. Thank You Card: Dieringer presented a thank you card from the Church of Redeemer. She stated that the Church members were very grateful for the recognition of their 150th year as a church in Elgin. Applications/Background Information: Chairman Moylan stated that she was surprised at the lack of information provided in the applications this year. She stated that follow up calls had to be made to the nominators for additional information. She added that some people complained that their names were misspelled. She added that the commission can only go on what is submitted by the nominators. City of Elgin Liaison Sue Olafson stated that she would check the names for the correct spelling next year. Special Acknowledgement: The Commissioners thanked Sue Olafson for her excellent assistance in the preparations and conduct of the Awards Night Program. r IV. NEW BUSINESS: City of Elgin Liaison Sue Olafson stated that the Recognition Awards would begin to be reviewed in August. She stated that there are a total of 27 submissions from the previous year. She added that submissions can remain on the list for review for ten (10) years. V. OTHER BUSINESS: There was no other business discussed. VI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm. The next meeting is scheduled for 27 April 2009. Respectfully submitted, Tricia L. lieringer / Recording Secretary Elgin Image Advisory Commission r r Image Commission Monday,April 27, 2009 Second Floor South Conference Room Elgin City Hall 150 Dexter Court 7 p.m. L Call to Order II. Approval of the minutes (to be handed out at the meeting) III. Elgin Recognition (Walk of Fame)Awards a. Selection of three advisors b. Name Change Possibly to "Elgin Recognition Awards" c. Rules Attached IV. Other Business V. Next Meeting Date a. Necessary Meeting Change VI. Adjourn Image Advisory Commission Mission Statement: Provide the City Council and staff with recommendations regarding initiatives that impact Elgin's image and work to improve that image both within and outside the community. r rift Minutes of April 27, 2009 Meeting Image Commission The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Commission members present were: Chairman Susan Moylan, Susan McIntyre, Mike Alft and Matt Iverson. Sue Olafson, staff liaison, was also present. With Tricia Dieringer's absence, March meeting minute approval was deferred to the next Image Commission meeting. Discussion moved to the Elgin Recognition(Walk of Fame) Awards. Sue Olafson reported that she would be certain to place something up on the City's website and issue a news release. The commission discussed the selection of three advisors Bill Briska, Jerry Turnquist and Claire 011ayos. Sue McIntyre suggested that whoever is selected for the Recognition Awards should be placed(on the website or on a wall) in sequential year order...not necessarily placed in the order of section to the awards program,but rather, the years in which they had an impact. Mike Alft had some concerns regarding the criteria stating that he believed there should be a 10 year deceased requirement otherwise people with a sentimental belief about someone could have that person selected. Sue Moylan said we would still keep applications for consideration of those that haven't been dead for 10 years...but they will be considered. Sue addressed how eventually recognition plaques will be installed in sidewalks around town when the City is able to pursue that idea financially. Mike said there are low cost ways to honor people...including hanging a eft picture on a wall and having a calligrapher write their accomplishments underneath. He said he could easily identify five walls around the city where this could be done. Sue Moylan asked how the Historical Society could play into the recognition initiative and perhaps we could incorporate people into the Historical Society's wall. The Commission began speaking about the award rules. Mike suggested that military service be added to the government section. Sue said she would ensure its completed. Online submission dates begins June 15 and will go through Aug. 14. She also said that we should continue to select only two or three nominees annually. Sue also suggested that perhaps Liz Marston from the Historical Society be added to the commission. Mike Alft moved and Sue McIntrye seconded that the amendments to the Elgin Recognition Awards criteria be approved. Vote: 4 yes, 0 No. Next Meeting Date: No May Meeting because of Memorial Day. June 22 is the next meeting day with the Commission again eeting on July 27. There won't be an August meeting, 'espectfully s . li ttes i/ ir tor .`!Fitn Olafso ' •.lic Information 0 i er Image Advisory Commission Notice of Meeting Cancellation Notice is hereby given that the May 25, 2009 regularly scheduled meeting of the Image Advisory Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2009 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL 60120 Dated: May 22, 2009 City of Elgin By Susan Olafson Public Information Officer r r Image Commission Monday,June 18, 2009 Second Floor South Conference Room Elgin City Hall 150 Dexter Court 7 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Approval of the minutes (to be handed out at the meeting) III. Elgin Recognition(Walk of Fame) Awards a. News Release b. Application available online. IV. Other Business V. Next Meeting Date VI. Adjourn Image Advisory Commission Mission Statement: Provide the City Council and staff with recommendations regarding initiatives that impact Elgin's image and work to improve that image both within and outside the community. r ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES OF 22 JUNE 2009 I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm. Present were Chairman Moylan, John Atkins, Matt Iverson, Mo lqbal, Susan McIntyre, Mike Alft, Tricia Dieringer and City of Elgin Liaison Sue Olafson. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the 23 March and 27 April meetings were approved as written. III. OLD BUSINESS: Elgin Recognition (Walk of Fame) Awards: City of Elgin Liaison Sue Olafson stated that the applications will be available on-line on the City website from June 15th to August 15th. She added that there will be a news release. She stated that two (2) applications had been received already from Commissioner Alft. Chairman Moylan stated that the applications will be held for 8 years. Recognition Award Advisors: Chairman Moylan stated that Bill Briska, Claire 011ayos and Jerry Turnquist have agreed to be advisors again this year. She added that Liz Marstein from the Historical Society has agreed to be an advisor. She asked about who might be a good representative of the Veterans' Organizations. Dieringer suggested that Donald Sleeman, the Adjutant of the American Legion, Post-57 Elgin, would be a good choice. Alft stated that he felt that Sleeman would be a very good choice. Chairman Moylan stated that she would contact Sleeman and ask him. Budgetary Considerations: Chairman Moylan stated that because of the economic situation, the winners might be as last year and just added to the list, until the Council agrees on a specific medium and until the economics improves. Rules for Submission: City of Elgin Liaison Sue Olafson stated that the rules for submission of nominations should probably be revisited again at the October meeting. On-Line Applications: Commissioner lqbal asked if the applications could be filled out on line. He added that there had been with the Image Award on-line applications and asked if the Recognition Award on-line applications had bee tested. City of Elgin Liaison Sue Olafson stated that she had tested the on-line applications from her computer at home and she stated that she was able to fill out the form. She stated that applications would be placed in the lobby area of City Hall, where residents pay their water bills. Computerized Record Keeping of Applications: Commissioner lqbal suggested that rather than keeping notebooks full of the applications, that the applications could be scanned into a computerized data base. He stated that this would make for easier retrieval of applications. Dieringer stated that an excel spreadsheet could be maintained in order to determine duplicate applications over the 10 years when the applications will remain valid. City of Elgin Liaison Sue Olafson stated that she will ask the MIS personnel the feasibility of creating a computerized data base. Chairman Moylan stated that it would also depend on how many applications are received annually. News Release: The consensus of the commission members was that the news release looked good. City of Elgin Liaison Sue Olafson stated that she will also get the awards letter ready. August Meeting: Chairman Moylan suggested that the August meeting be held at her home and be scheduled for Saturday, 29 August 2009. September Meeting: Chairman Moylan suggested that a September date for a meeting to go over the submitted applications. She added that a date should then be set up to meet with the advisors to let them provide their input on the nominees. The consensus was that September 14, 2009 would be a good date. The selections should be made in time for submission for the October 14th City Council meeting. All agreed that the members from the EYSO and the Batavia Symphony Orchestra provided excellent music. It was agreed that a thank you letter and check for$25.00 sill be sent to the EYSO in appreciation. Geneva Walk of Fame Designs: Commissioner Atkins stated that he has the designs from the Geneva Walk of Fame. He stated that he would follow up to obtain a price for the materials needed to make a Walk of Fame like the Geneva example. IV. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Moylan stated that she would set up a meeting with the Assistant City Manager to discuss what we as a Commission can do to get this design going. V. OTHER BUSINESS: Walton Island Flag: Dieringer stated that Jeff Olson from Waste Management has in the past year rescued 250 flags, carelessly discarded in the trash. She stated that the American Legion, Elgin Post-57 together with the Elks honored him on Flag Day at the celebration conducted on Walton Island. She added that TV crews from at least three different companies were on hand to cover the activities. She stated that the permanent metal flag on the island was filthy and it was the focal point of the Flag Day program. Commissioner McIntyre stated that the flowers in that area were beautiful, but agreed that the flag should have been cleaned before the program. City of Elgin Liaison Sue Olafson stated that she would put a reminder in to keep the flag cleaned for Flag Day. VI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm. The next meeting is scheduled for 27 July 2009. Respectfully submitted, Tricia L. Dieringer Recording Secretary Elgin Image Advisory Commission r Image Commission Monday,July 27,2009 Second Floor South Conference Room Elgin City Hall 150 Dexter Court 7 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Approval of the minutes (to be handed out at the meeting) III. Honorary Street Name a. Material attached IV. Elgin Recognition (Walk of Fame) Awards a. News Release b. Application available online V. Other Business VI. Next Meeting Date r VII. Adjourn Image Advisory Commission Mission Statement: Provide the City Council and staff with recommendations regarding initiatives that impact Elgin's image and work to improve that image both within and outside the community. r ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 27, 2009 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Chairman Sue Moylan. Present were: Tricia Dieringer, Mohammed lqbal, Matt Iverson, E.C. Alft and City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson. John Atkins and Susan McIntyre were excused. A quorum was present. Chairman Moylan introduced new commission member Penny Wegman. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the 26 June 2009 meeting were approved as amended. III. OLD BUSINESS: Elgin Recognition (Walk of Fame) Awards: City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated that the requested change to clarify the rules as outlined in the previous year had been made. Chairman Moylan stated that the Elgin Recognition Award would be part of the Jeff Meyers show. She added that she would also write a response to the article written in the Courier news by Steve Ross Johnson regarding the 10 year requirement following the death of a candidate for the award. City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated she had received two (2) applications from AIft. She added that she had contacted Marston and Sleeman and both stated that they would be attending as advisors at the meeting scheduled for 14 September. She added that a letter would also be sent to them. Chairman Moylan stated that because of the economic ern. conditions, there is no money currently available for awards. Sue Olafson stated that the applications will be sent to the commission members and the advisors before the September 14th meeting. IV. NEW BUSINESS: Honorary Street Name: lqbal stated that the Neighborhood Services Committee submitted a request for a name change to George Van De Voorde Place for the section of S. Geneva Street between E. Chicago Street and Du Page Street. City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated that the request met the requirement for consideration. Dieringer made the motion to recommend to the City Council adoption of this request. lqbal seconded the motion. The motion carried. Red Light Cameras: lqbal stated that in the newspaper there were articles stating that there would be red light cameras installed at various intersections. He requested information on what intersections in Elgin are being considered for red light cameras. He added that the Village of Schaumburg rejected the red light cameras. City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated that Mc Lean Blvd was being looked at and another intersection, which has become a real problem, is Kimble and Route 31, especially with the Railroad arm there. She stated that the red light cameras have not very far. lqbal stated that most people think that the red light cameras are a money making matter. The Commission requested that Assistant chief Bob Bechter be invited to the next regular meeting to discuss the red light camera issue. Fox Fire Fest: Dieringer stated that she had heard a lot of complaints regarding the admission cost for the Fire Fox Fest. She stated that it was $5.00 per person over 5 years of age. She add that this cost increased to $10.00 per person after 5pm. She added that a family of four would have to pay $20.00 just to get in and with the economy the way it is, it is an economic burden to many. City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated that she had not heard of the admission fees. Iverson asked if there were a lot of volunteers this year. He stated that he helped last year and that the time volunteered was divided into 4-hour shifts. Chairman Moylan stated that if commission members were interested in volunteering that they could go to the Fest location and let them know that they were commission members and were there to help. V. OTHER BUSINESS: Chairman Moylan reminded the commission members that the next meeting would be held at 1879 Banks Drive. She added that the meeting would state at 5:30pm. VI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:35pm. The next meeting of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission is scheduled for August 29, 2009 at 5:30pm. Respectfully submitted, ncia L. ieringer Adhoc Recording Secretary Elgin Image Advisory Commission r rok Image Commission Monday, September 14, 2009 Second Floor North Conference Room Elgin City Hall 150 Dexter Court 7 p.m. I, Call to Order H. Introductions of Advisory Members III. Discussion of Elgin Recognition (Walk of Fame) Awards Submittals IV. Executive Session V. Adjourn Image Advisory Commission Mission Statement: Provide the City Council and staff with recommendations regarding initiatives that impact Elgin's image and work to improve that image both within and outside the community. ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING September 14, 2009 rak CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Chairman Sue Moylan. Present were: Tricia Dieringer, Matt Iverson, E.C. Alft, Susan McIntyre, Penny Wegman and City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson. John Atkins and Mohammed lqbal were excused. A quorum was present. Chairman Moylan introduced the advisors: Bill Briska, Elizabeth Marston, Jerry Turnquist and Donald Sleeman. 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Being a special meeting for the purpose of determining the 2009 Elgin Recognition (Walk of Fame) winners, there was no approval of minutes. III. OLD BUSINESS: Elgin Recognition (Walk of Fame) Awards: Each advisor was asked to present their top three (3) choices for this award. Bill Briska - stated that he is the treasurer of the Elgin Historical Society and co-authored with Alft a book on the Watch Factory. He added that he had also written much of the house tours book. He stated that he viewed the various categories for awards as the following: Impact on the community: reflecting a new level of size, prosperity or role in the community; large impact/short duration. Impact on identity of community: social culture vs. business & politics: shape the climate/lasting or long lived impact. He gave the following presentations: Benjamin Raymond (could be his first or second pick): bailed out the Giffords, foreseeing the 20th century by bringing in stores, made contributions to Academy and the Canning Factory as well as the Watch Factory (1840-1870). Wm Grote (could be his first or second pick) lived in the community (1880-1890) attracted many businesses, which had amplifying effect on the city, served as Mayor, entrepreneur, civic leader, social & cultural influence. Mary Jane & Ashley Eugene Arnold — non business related, but shaped the social and cultural aspects of the community. Libby Goll — science & medicine, Resthaven touched the lives of many families, she gave the nod to the little people and was a kind soul. Jerry Turnquist stated that he has been a teacher for 37 years in U-46, is a 5th generation Elginite and went with the heavy hitters: George & May Lord — philanthropists, who gave to many causes including donating the land for Lord's Park Gail Borden Jr. — never lived in Elgin, but was planning to live here. He put the dairy business on a new level and established stringent standards for dairy production. He also started the Elgin Board of Trade. David C. Cook — largest Sunday school publications, nationally known, brought a true religious heritage to the City of Churches. Donald Sleeman — lives and worked in Elgin and is very active with the American Legion and the veteran community. He stated that he looked at selections that impacted the humanitarian side. Myron Lehman — had a big siren on his vehicle. He used to pick up kids and would take them to Sunday school and then take them back home. Gil Renner—was a man of good character, who had a major impact on local facilities of higher levels of education. David C. Cook —without a doubt he was nationally known. (Sleeman added that when he was traveling to other states, people would ask about David C. Cook Publishing Company.) Max K, Horwitz— his efforts were much more for the good of mankind in general. Elizabeth Marston —stated that there were many good candidates. David C. Cook— name recognition was synonymous with Elgin. Lords —did a lot for the community as a whole. Grote — had an impact on the business growth in Elgin. Dieringer made the motion to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of reviewing the candidates for the awards with business to follow. Alft seconded the motion. The motion carried. Iverson made the motion to adjourn the closed session and return to the special meeting. McIntyre seconded the motion. The motion carried. McIntyre made the motion to recommend Gail Borden Jr. George & May Lord, David C. Cook and Benjamin Raymond to the Elgin City Council for approval as the 2009 Elgin Recognition (Walk of Fame) Award winners. Wegman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. IV. NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business discussed. V. OTHER BUSINESS: There was no other business discussed. VI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:45pm. The next meeting of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission is scheduled for October 26, 2009 at 7:00pm. Respectfully submitted, Tricia L. ieringer Adhoc Recording Secretary Elgin Image Advisory Commission r r rik Image Commission Monday, October 26,2009 Second Floor South Conference Room Elgin City Hall 150 Dexter Court 7 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Approval of the minutes (to be handed out at the meeting) III. Red Light Camera System —Elgin Deputy Chief Bob Beeter IV. Holiday Schedule V. Adjourn Image Advisory Commission Mission Statement: Provide the City Council and staff with recommendations regarding initiatives that impact Elgin's image and work to improve that image both within and outside the community. r r r ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES OF 26 October, 2009 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:07pm by Chairman Sue Moylan. Present were: Tricia Dieringer, Mohammed lqbal, Matt Iverson, E.C. Alft, Susan McIntyre and City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson. John Atkins and Penny Wegman and were excused. A quorum was present. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of the minutes from the 27 July 2009 and 14 September meetings were approved as written. III. SPECIAL GUEST: Deputy Chief Beeter discussed the red light camera proposals for Elgin. He stated that two years have passed since the inception of the discussion regarding red light cameras. He added that the Request for Proposal (RFP) is now being formalized. He stated that the Police Department and the city are staying away from new companies and looking at the more established companies. He stated that they are also looking at the busy intersections, where drivers are running red lights. He stated that by using the red light cameras, officers are freed up for more important issues, which is a better use of their time. He stated that RED FLEX is the most beneficial company and added that this company has most of the west coast in California. He stated that visibility tests at specific intersections are being completed. He stated that they are looking at intersections where there are more straight on violations. He stated that officers will be reviewing any of the videos of the red light infractions and will have to validate infractions. He stated that the red light cameras cannot be constructed during the winter months. He stated that the State has rejected some of the most tricky intersections on Randall Road: Randall at Bowes, Randall at Big Timber and Randall at Hopps. He stated that the City is still reviewing the red light camera options. Iverson stated that the red light cameras are a huge topic with the media. IV. OLD BUSINESS: Elgin Recognition (Walk of Fame) Awards: Chairman Moylan stated that there are now a total of 7 selectees. The first three were: Parlasca, Gifford and Rovelsted. Chairman Moylan stated that she was not sure with the state of the economy, when any kind of physical tribute to the selectees will be constructed. V. NEW BUSINESS: Image Awards: City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated that she would check the beginning and ending dates for the award applications. She added that the date for the awards program is 11 March 2010 the second Thursday in March. VI. OTHER BUSINESS: Meetings: Chairman Moylan stated that there would be no meeting in November. She added that the December meeting would be scheduled for 14 December 2009. The consensus of the members was to have this meeting at the Speak Easy in Elgin and the time would be 5:30pm. VII. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm. The next meeting of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission is scheduled for 14 December, 2009 at 7pm. Respectfully submit lam ° Tricia L. Dieting Adhoc Recording Secretary Elgin Image Advisory Commission r