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Home My WebLink About1994 New Century Partnership • MINUTES New Century Partnership for Elgin Wednesday, December 21, 1994 Gail Borden Public Library 200 North Grove Avenue 8 : 00 a.m. I . Meeting was called to order at 8 : 10 a.m. by Donald Waters II . Roll Call . Members Present: Allen Anderson, Bruce Dahlquist, JoEllen Doscher, Rich Hirschberg, Michael Armato, Robert Carlile, Judith DiFulvio, Lewis Gordon, Frank Halsey, David Kellenberger, Peggy Kirby, Ken Moran, Joe Rosenfeld, Jamie Smith, Donald Waters, Ernie Yaniz, Cheryl Popple, Rev. James Marks, Larry Narum, Clare 011ayos, William Ryan, Stuart Wasilowski, Jack Wentland, Ed Kelly Members Absent: Norm Bartels, Harvey Eisner, Ralph Mueller, John Graham, Terry Dunning, Sandra Freeman, Angie Negron, Gustavo Sotos Staff Present: Deborah K. Nier, Director, New Century Partnership for Elgin Guests : Robert O. Malm, Chief Operating Officer/Assistant City Manager, City of Elgin III . New Business A. Election of Officers Reporting for the Nominating Committee, Wasilowski entered the following names in nomination for Board Officers : President - Norman Bartels Vice President - Donald Waters Secretary - David Kellenberger Treasurer - Larry Narum /► There being no further nominations, Yaniz moved to [ elect the slate of candidates for officer positions as presented by the Nominating Committee. Seconded • by Halsey. All ayes . Motion passed. Vice Presi- dent Waters thanked the Nominating Committee for their work. B. Consideration of By-Laws Vice-President Waters opened the discussion by indicating that a change was proposed for Article V. , Section 1 . Nier explained that it was being suggested that the last sentence of that section read "such elections shall take place in December" . There was some concerned voice by Kelly and Smith about the inclusion of the standing committees in the by-laws and the ability to add new committees . Wasilowski pointed out that there is a provision for adding ad hoc committees as needed. He added that the language setting forth committee purposes was broad enough not to restrict committee activities . Kelly and Smith felt that the inclusion may lead to unnecessary amendments to the by-laws. Other ques- tions were raised by the members regarding use of public versus private funds, terms, etc. At the conclusion of discussion, Narum moved, seconded by Smith to adopt the by-laws with the proposed change to Article V. , Section 1 . All ayes. Motion passed. C. Committee Assignments Vice-President Waters reviewed the list of committee assignments, announcing the following persons as committee chairs : Terry Dunning - Business Retention and Expansion Ken Moran - Parking, Maintenance, and Security Robert Carlile - Finance Clare 011ayos - Promotion and Marketing Bruce Dahiquist - Riverfront Development Smith requested that a representative from the Fire Department be added to the Parking, Maintenance and Security Committee. Nier will make the necessary contact. Hirschberg pointed out that the by-laws would have to be amended to reflect the combining of the, originally separate, Parking Committee and Security and Maintenance Committee. Vice-President Waters said that this action would be taken at the next general Board meeting. r i • D. Board Retreat Vice-President Waters suggested that rather than holding a general Board meeting in January, the Board officers and committee chairs would meet. This "retreat" would provide officers and committee chairs to become acquainted and begin to discuss goals of the Partnership and a work plan. There being no objection, the next general Board meeting will be February 15, 1995 . The Board officers and chairs will meet January 18, 1995. Nier will send out notices . E. Update on Law Enforcement Facility Cheryl Popple provided the Board with a status report on the Law Enforcement facility. F. City of Elgin Financial Update Robert Malm, Chief Operating Officer/Assistant City Manager, informed the Board of the recent announce- ment of a "Aa" bond rating for Elgin by Moody's and the implications of such a rating. Popple provided further explanation of the 1995 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan. The Board commended the Council and City staff 's work on soliciting community input and strengthening the City' s financial condition. G. Center City Master Plan - Update on Planning and Development Commission Review Nier reported on a December 19 meeting of the Plan- ning and Development Commission which included discussion of formal adoption of the Center City Master Plan as part of the City' s comprehensive Plan. Wasilowski, also a member of the Planning and Development Commission, explained some issues the Commission would be considering. Of particular note is a request from George Doscher of the center city districts to receive historic district designation. He also urged Board members to review the "Summary of Recommendations" section of the Center City Master Plan. A number of the recommendations made have already been implemented. Narum asked if an executive summary of the Master Plan and the "Summa- ry of Recommendations" be sent to the Board. Nier will see that this material is provided. H. 1995 Budget risk Nier provided information on funding for 1995 . A budget of $30,000 had been approved for 1995 . Increasing amounts had been set forth in the Five- Year Financial Plan. Popple stated that the Council included amounts for each year as a demonstration of its support for the Partnership knowing that the figures may need to be revisited to respond to the Partnerships needs . I . 1995 Program Nier requested that Board members indicate their preferences for programs for the coming year by filling out the form provided with the agenda ma- terials . Vice-President Waters urged the members to complete the form. IV. Old Business - None. V. Other Business - None. VI . There being no other business, 011ayos moved, seconded by Wasilowski to adjourn. All ayes . Meeting adjourned at 9 : 10 a.m. Respectfully submitted, udLt,- David Kell nberger, Secretary