Elgin City Council met March 7.

By Lhalie Castillo

Apr 21, 2018

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on March 7, 2018, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:03 p.m. The Invocation was given by Rabbi Jonathan Kohn and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Tish Powell.

Roll Call:

Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.

Minutes Of The February 28, 2018, Council Meeting Approved As Distributed

Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the February 28, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Recognize Persons Present

Amanda Spies, representative from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), thanked the Fire Department, for their Fill the Boot fundraising program. She also thanked the residents for their continued support through donations to the Fill the Boot program.

Mateo Calero stated his concerns about gun violence and the need for change to the gun laws to protect students while they are at school.

Greg Parker stated his support for the proposed housing project, Hanover Landing. He presented the city council with a list of others that supported the project.

Bid 18-001 Awarded To Innovation Landscape For Community Development Block Grant Park Projects

Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to remove Bid 18-001 from the table. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to award the bid to Innovation Landscape in the amount of $668,076 for the park projects which will utilize Community Development Block Grant funds to upgrade parks in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Dunne.

Suburban Purchasing Cooperative And Landmark State Contract Awarded To Various Vendors For The Purchase Of Parks And Recreation Department Vehicles

Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to award a contract to Currie Motors for a 2018 Ford Escape in the amount of $22,435 and a contract to Landmark Ford for a 2018 Transit 15-passenger wagon in the amount of $33,398 to replace vehicles utilized for transporting program participants, staff members and program supplies. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Petitions 32-17 And 33-17 Approved For A Map Amendment From Ci Commercial Industrial Zoning District To Pcf Planned Community Facility District, And A Conditional Use For Establishing A Residential Care Facility To Be 711 E. Chicago St. And 712 Laurel St.

Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of Petitions 32-17 and 33-17 as they relate to establishing a residential care facility at 711 E. Chicago Street and 712 Laurel Street. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the petition subject to the conditions outlined in the memo.

There was discussion regarding the residents the project will impact and the partnership between the developer, Hanover Township, and the Ecker Center.

Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve Petitions 32-17 and 33-17 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Consent Agenda:

By unanimous consent, Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to adopt Resolution Nos. 18-30 through 18-35 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Resolution 18-30 Adopted Authorizing Execution Of An Agreement With K2n Crest For Engineering Services In Connection With Masonry Repairs At The Highlands Clubhouse

Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Resolution No. 18-30

Resolution

Authorizing Execution Of An Agreement With K2n Crest For Engineering Services In Connection With Masonry Repairs At The Highlands Clubhouse

Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of the city; and

Be It Further Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with K2N Crest for engineering services in connection with masonry repairs at the Highlands Clubhouse, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

Resolution 18-31 Adopted Authorizing Execution Of A Service Agreement With Dixon Dance Academy Inc. For Dance Instruction

Resolution No. 18-31

Resolution

Authorizing Execution Of A Service Agreement With Dixon Dance Academy Inc. For Dance Instruction

Be It Further Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a service agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Dixon Dance Academy Inc. to provide dance instruction at The Centre from January 1 through June 30, 2018, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

Resolution 18-32 Adopted Authorizing Execution Of A Service Agreement With Carrie Baldwin For Group Fitness Instruction And Classes

Resolution No. 18-32

Resolution

Authorizing Execution Of A Service Agreement With Carrie Baldwin For Group Fitness Instruction And Classes

Be It Further Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Service Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Carrie Baldwin for group fitness instruction and classes at The Centre from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

Resolution 18-33 Adopted Authorizing Execution Of A Service Agreement With Sterling Symmetry Unlimited, Incorporated For Group Fitness Instruction And Classes

Resolution No. 18-33

Resolution

Authorizing Execution Of A Service Agreement With Sterling Symmetry Unlimited, Incorporated For Group Fitness Instruction And Classes

Be It Further Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Service Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Sterling Symmetry Unlimited, Incorporated for group fitness instruction and classes at The Centre from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

Resolution 18-34 Adopted Authorizing Execution Of A Demand Response Order Form With Enernoc Inc. For Emergency Load Response Program

Resolution No. 18-34

Resolution

Authorizing Execution Of A Demand Response Order Form With Enernoc Inc. For Emergency Load Response Program

Be It Further Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Demand Response Order Form on behalf of the City of Elgin with EnerNOC Inc. for emergency load response program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

Resolution 18-35 Adopted Approving Final Plat Of Subdivision For Watermark At The Grove

Resolution No. 18-35

Resolution Approving Final Plat Of Subdivision For Watermark At The Grove

Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that it hereby approves the Final Plat of Subdivision for Watermark at the Grove, prepared by Terra Technology Land Surveying Inc. dated July 20, 2015, last revised February 21, 2018.

Reports/Minutes Received And Ordered Placed On File:

Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to place the following reports and minutes on file. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Committee of the Whole, February 14, 2018

City Council Minutes, February 14, 2018

Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue

Natural Gas Tax Revenue

Announcements:

Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.

Adjournment:

Councilmember Shaw 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 Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Collective Bargaining Issues Or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules For One Or More Classes Of Employees -Exempt Under Section 120/2(C)(2) Of The Open Meetings Act

Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act

The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

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