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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 New Century Partnership MINUTES row Executive Committee New Century Partnership For Elgin Wednesday, August 13, 1997 8 : 00 a.m. I . Meeting was called to order by Kellenberger at 8 : 05 a.m. II . Roll Call Members Present: Judy DiFulvio, Richard Hirschberg, Caesar Kalinowski, David Kellenberger, Ken Moran, Larry Narum, Stuart Wasilowski Members Absent: Norman Bartels, Don Rinehart Other Board Members Present : Michael Armato Staff Present: Deborah Nier Guests : Karen Blatt, Executive Director, P.A.D.S. III . Consideration of Minutes - Meeting of July 16 , 1997 Wasilowski moved, seconded by Moran, to approve minutes of the July 16, 1997 meeting as presented. All ayes . Motion passed. IV. New Business A. Presentation on P.A.D. S . Karen Blatt, Executive Director of P.A.D. S . , reviewed the homeless situation in Elgin and described the services provided by the organization. She updated the Committee on efforts to find a permanent site for the shelter since the Salvation Army site closed in April . Blatt asked the Committee to consider naming a Partnership representive to the P.A.D.S . Board of Directors . She explained that it is very important to form a strong board of community leaders to ensure that different viewpoints are represented and good information is shared. Ms . Blatt was asked to send a letter to the Board asking for a New Century Partnership representative on the P.A.D.S . Board of Directors . The request will be presented at the August 20 board meeting. B. Use of NBD Building The Committee discussed recent reports that Kane County was looking at the former NBD bank building as a site for consolidating County health services . Narum ex- plained that the issue grew out of Community 2000 dis- '' cussion of consolidating services- to avoid duplication and share costs . Meetings were held with state repre- sentatives to discuss the concept and whether it was worth pursuing. Different sites were discussed as possibilities . Narum stressed that nothing definite had yet been decided by Kane County. Moran stated that the basic question to address is what benefit would there be for downtown. Armato felt that a use of the type suggested would stymie development of the area for entertainment and residential uses . He added that clients of social service agencies will not spend dollars downtown. The City should proceed to obtain control of the property. Downtown property owner, Bill Stickling, made comments on the building and its future use. Kellenberger suggested that the Executive Committee send a letter to the City expressing concerns about the use being suggested for the building. Narum urged that the Board not move forward until more details are known. C. Grand Victoria Foundation Proposal Narum moved, seconded by Moran, to recommend ratifica- l tion of the proposal prepared and submitted by the Riverfront Development Committee. D. 1998 Budget - Early Input The following items will be suggested to the City Council as recommended projects for downtown: Riverfront Development Plan Highland Ave. /Spring St. street lighting and sidewalk replacement Purchase of waste receptacles Continue work on Spring St. parking deck Street lighting and sidewalk repairs on State Street between Highland and E. Chicago St. Purchase 50 planters for downtown Bike path improvements Design guidelines Suggestions will be presented to the Board. E . Downtown Signage Nier reported that a petition was expected for a pro- jecting sign for "The Mission" nightclub. The Partner- ship will need to decide whether to take a position. t fir•. F. Committee Reports/Announcement 1 . Parking, Traffic, Maintenance & Security - Ken Moran reported on the planters, Spring St. parking deck improvements, and elimination of parking fees . 2 . Finance - No report 3 . Riverfront - No report 4 . Promotion & Marketing - Hirschberg reported that the downtown guide has been completed. 5 . Business Retention and Expansion. Nier reported that the Committee discussed the format for the next town meeting. The Committee wished input on the idea of a more social event similar to Business After Hours held by the Chamber of Commerce. Members present agreed with this direction. G. Agenda for August 20 Board of Directors Meeting An agenda was set for the August 20 Board of Directors meeting. rik H. Director' s Report Nier reported on activities of the office. V. Old Business - None VI . Other Business - None VII . Narum moved to adjourn meeting. Second by Wasilowski . All Ayes . Meeting adjourned at 9 : 45 a.m. Respectfully submitted, YY)6A e (..)4;1) Deborah K. Nier MINS813 . 97/TEXT081/NEWCENTU.Ry egft MINUTES r Board of Directors New Century Partnership For Elgin Wednesday, August 20 , 1997 8 : 00 a.m. I . President Kellenberger called the meeting to order at 8 : 05 a.m. II . Roll Call Members Present: Allen Anderson, Michael Armato, Norman Bartels, Paul Bednar, Richard DeBoer, Judy DiFulvio, John Graham, Frank Halsey, Richard Hirschberg, Dale Jaacks, Caesar Kalinowski, David Kellenberger, John McKevitt, Ken Moran, Larry Narum, Jamie Smith, Stuart Wasilowski Members Absent: Roy Flores , Lewis Gordon, Edward Grissette, Theresa Hardy, Theresa Koko, John Lucks, James Marks, Fabiola Palacios, James Rouzer, John Wentland, Ernest Yaniz r III . Consideration of Minutes - Meeting of July 16 , 1997 Narum moved to approve the minutes of the July 16 , 1997 meeting as presented. Seconded by Moran. All ayes . Motion passed. IV. New Business A. 1998 Budget - Early Input Kellenberger distributed a list of budget items to be proposed to the City Council as part of the 1998 budget consideration. Additional items were brought up by various board members; including finishing "Fountain Square" fountain, acquisition of NBD building, purchase of watering truck for plant watering, and funding of internet homepage. B. Grand Victoria Foundation Proposal Wasilowski briefed the board on the development of the proposal . He thanked the board and Riverfront Develop- ment Committee for its input. McKevitt pointed out that the Center City Master Plan recommends riverfront development in years 6 through 10 . Bartels moved, seconded by Moran, to ratify the grant proposal as sub- mitted. All ayes . Motion passed. C. Request from P.A.D.S . for Board Representation Kellenberger reported that Karen Blatt, P.A.D.S . Executive Director, had notified the Partnership that concerned community leaders were needed for the P .A.D.S . Board of Directors . He asked that anyone interested contact Ms . Blatt directly. D. Committee Reports/Announcements 1 . Standing Committees a . Business Retention & Expansion DiFulvio reported that a new list of available downtown spaces was complete. Plans are being made for a town meeting/mixer. b. Finance Committee Bartels requested that committees begin to think about their 1998 work plans . The City has begun consideration of its 1998 budget and Five-Year Financial Plan. The Finance Committee will begin gathering data on alternative financing for projects . c . Parking, Traffic, Maintenance & Security Moran reported that engineering for the Highland Avenue street lighting project is underway. d. Promotion & Marketing Hirschberg reported that the downtown guide is completed and is being distributed. The Board wished to express its thanks to Helga Stafford and Deborah Nier for their fine job in producing the guide. Work on a promotional video is ongoing. 2 . Task Force a. Center City Master Plan Review Kellenberger reported that work is continuing and a report will be presented at the September Board Meeting. V. Old Business - None VI . Other Business a. Bednar presented a brief report on last year' s GPA house tour and urged Board members to participate in this year' s tour and promote the event . The house tour takes place Sunday, September 14 . b. Kellenberger announced that resignations were received from Don Waters and Bob Carlile . c . McKevitt provided information on the Internet Tax Exemp- tion Act that is being proposed and urged the Board to watch this issue . VII . Bartels moved, seconded by Kalinowski, to adjourn. All Ayes . Meeting adjourned at 9 : 15 a .m. Respectfully s•bmitt-d, `sar Ka ' nowski, Secretary MINSDIR8 . 20/TEXT081/NEWCENTU.RY • F MINUTES Board of Directors New Century Partnership for Elgin November 19, 1997 8 : 00 a.m. I . President Kellenberger called the meeting to order at 8 : 10 a.m. II . Roll Call : Members Present: Allen Anderson, Michael Armato, Norman Bartels, Paul Bednar, Richard DeBoer, Judy DiFulvio, Lewis Gordon, John Graham, Frank Halsey, Rich Hirschberg, Dale Jaacks, Caesar Kalinowski, David Kellenberger, Ken Moran, Larry Narum, Jamie Smith, Stuart Wasilowski, John Wentland, Ernie Yaniz . Members Absent: Roy Flores, Edward Grissette, Theresa Hardy, Theresa Koko, John Lucks, John McKevitt, James Marks, Fabiola Palacios, Don Rinehart, Jim Rouzer. Staff Present: Deborah Nier, Director III . Consideration of Minutes - Meeting of October 15, 1997 DeBoer moved, seconded by Narum, to approve the minutes of the October 12 ,, 1997 meeting. All ayes . Motion passed. IV. New Business A. Resolution regarding proposed use of NBD Building A resolution was presented by the Executive Committee which addressed the proposed use of the NBD building by Kane County. Bartels explained that if Kane County were to proceed with the acquisition, the Board should communicate to the City Council that the use was not the best for the area and that the City should acquire the parking area. Narum commented that the acquisition may serve the purpose of getting people downtown and, therefore, is not necessarily an undesirable use. This was echoed by Bednar. After more discussion, Bartels moved, seconded by Wasilowski, to approve the resolution. By show of hands, 13 ayes . 4 Nays . Motion passed. B. Town Meeting Difulvio reported on plans being made for the town meeting scheduled for December 11 . Board members were strongly encouraged to attend. She asked the Board if music was desired. The Board agreed that arrangements should be explored. C . Election of Officers - Nominating Committee Bartels, reported that a meeting of the Nominating Committee would be held immediately following the Board meeting. Nominations for officer positions are welcome. D. Committee Reports/Announcements 1 . Business Retention & Expansion Kellenberger reported that a work plan for 1998 had been approved. Town meeting plans were finalized. 2 . Parking, Traffic, Maintenance & Security Moran reported on the implementation of free parking. In addition, the Executive Committee had approved an expenditure of $300 . 00 to pay for greens for the downtown planters . E . Director ' s Report Nier reported on activities . In addition, the committee approved an expenditure of $400 . 00 contribution to the "Caroling and Caring" event scheduled for December 2 . V. Old Business - none VI . Other Business Armato expressed his concern that steps were not being taken to reorganize the Board ' s structure. He continued stating that the organization was not functioning well and was accomplishing nothing. He predicated that if changes were not made, the Partnership would cease to exist. Other Board members offered comments in response . Armato moved to direct the Executive Committee to investigate restructuring of the Board. Second by DiFulvio . All ayes . Motion passed. VIII . DeBoer moved, seconded by Smith, to adjourn. All ayes . Meeting adjourned at 9 : 35 a.m. RespeJfully su.mitted, rk c Caesar Kali' .wski