Elgin City Council met Sept. 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on September 12, 2018, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:00 p.m. The Invocation was given by Reverend Denise Tracy and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Acting Parks and Recreation Director Maria Cumpata.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
MINUTES OF THE 2018, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the August 22, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
National Rail Safety Week Proclamation
Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, 2,105 rail grade crossing collisions resulted in 807 personal injuries and were responsible for 274 fatalities in the United States during 2017; and
WHEREAS, 1,027 trespassing incidents have occurred in the United States resulting in 520 pedestrians being killed and another 507 injured while trespassing on railroad property rights of way during 2017; and
WHEREAS, educating and informing the public about rail safety, reminding the public that railroad rights of way are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway rail grade crossings, ensuring pedestrians and motorists are looking and listening while near railways, and obeying established traffic laws will reduce the number of fatalities and injuries; and
WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Operation Lifesaver, United States Department of Transportation, and all local, state, county, and railroad law enforcement officers, first responders, and railroad corporations commit to partnering together in an effort to educate at a national level all aspects of railroad safety, to enforce applicable laws in support of National Rail Safety Week.
THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor, do hereby attest my full support proclaiming September 23rd to 29th, 2018, National Rail Safety Week and I encourage all citizens to recognize the importance of rail safety education.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 12th day of September, 2018.
David J. Kaptain Mayor
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
Chuck Keysor stated his concerns regarding panhandlers in the city.
PETITION 25-18 APPROVED FOR 1005 N. RANDALL ROAD FOR CONDITIONAL USE TO ESTABLISH A MULTI-SPORT INDOOR TRAINING FACILITY SPECIALIZING IN BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of Petition 25-18, which would call for a multi-sport indoor training facility at 1005 North Randall Road. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the petition subject to the conditions outlined in the memo.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve Petition 25-18 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
PETITION 27-18 APPROVED FOR 300 N. STATE STREET FOR AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AS A CONDITIONAL USE TO MODIFY RESIDENT AGE-RESTRICTIONS, BUILDING STREET SETBACK, AND BUILDING LOT COVERAGE FOR FOX RIVER CROSSING SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of Petition 27-18, which would amend a Planned Development as a conditional use. This amendment would modify age restrictions, setbacks and lot coverage. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the petition subject to the conditions outlined in the memo.
There was discussion regarding parking and traffic patterns.
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve Petition 27-18 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Martinez.
PETITIONS 23-18 AND 26-18 APPROVED FOR 351-365 S. RANDALL ROAD FOR A MAP AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TO ADD PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES TO THE EXISTING PAB DISTRICT, AND CONDITIONAL USE TO ESTABLISH ANOTHER SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICE KUMON CENTER
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of Petitions 23-18 and 26-18, which would approve a map amendment to add permitted and conditional uses to the existing PAB district at 351-365 S. Randall Road. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the petition subject to the conditions outlined in the memo.
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve Petitions 23-18 and 26-18 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 18-99 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH ALIGNMENT COLLABORATIVE FOR EDUCATION, INC.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Shaw.
Resolution No. 18-99
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH ALIGNMENT COLLABORATIVE FOR EDUCATION, INC.
BE IT 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 Grant Agreement with Alignment Collaborative for Education Inc. to provide funding and to support the City's strategic goal as a "City of Choice" in the adopted 2018-2022 Strategic Principles and Priorities, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: September 12, 2018
Adopted: September 12, 2018
Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 1
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 18-100 ADOPTED ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE RATES ON PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 18-100
RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE RATES ON PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq. entitled "AN ACT regulating wages of laborers, mechanics, and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works, (the "Prevailing Wage Act")" requires that any public body awarding any contract for public work, or otherwise undertaking any public works as defined herein, shall ascertain the general prevailing hourly rate of wages for employees engaged in such work; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Labor has determined the prevailing rate of wages for construction work in Cook and Kane Counties in the State of Illinois.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the most recent determination of the prevailing wages as made by the Illinois Department of Labor of August 2018, copies of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, are adopted by the City of Elgin. It shall be the obligation of any entity or person who is required to pay the prevailing hourly rate of wages pursuant to the Prevailing Wage Act to pay the prevailing wages in effect at that time as then most recently determined by the Illinois Department of Labor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all contracts for public work of the City of Elgin shall include a stipulation to the effect that not less than the prevailing rate of wages as found by the Illinois Department of Labor shall be paid to all laborers, workers and mechanics performing work under the contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all contract bonds for public works shall include a provision to guarantee the faithful performance of the prevailing wage clause as provided by contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the prevailing wage rate as established by the Illinois Department of Labor shall be publicly posted and kept available for inspection by any interested party.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply to the prevailing hourly rate of wages in the locality for employment other than public works construction as defined in the Act, and that the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Secretary of State Index Division and the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: September 12, 2018
Adopted: September 12, 2018
Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 18-101 ADOPTED RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELGIN AND SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46 PROVIDING FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 18-101
RESOLUTION
RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELGIN AND SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46 PROVIDING FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby ratifies and approves the execution of an Agreement by Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk with School District U-46 for school resource officers, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: September 12, 2018
Adopted: September 12, 2018
Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT – HIGH VOLTAGE MAINTENANCE FOR EMERGENCY TRANSFER REPAIRS
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to authorize payment to High Voltage Maintenance Corporation in the amount of $166,220 for work related to emergency transformer repairs at the Leo Nelson Riverside Water Treatment Plant. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
By unanimous consent, Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt Resolution Nos. 18-96 through 18-98 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 18-96 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH MARK NOVELLI AND THKFL, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW WATER SERVICE LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM (216 PRAIRIE STREET, IMAGO CREATIVE STUDIO)
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 18-96
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH MARK NOVELLI AND THKFL, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW WATER SERVICE LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
(216 Prairie Street, Imago Creative Studio)
BE IT 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 Fire Sprinkler Assistance Grant Agreement with Mark Novelli and THKFL Inc. for construction of a new water service line and fire sprinkler system at 216 Prairie Street, Imago Creative Studio, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: September 12, 2018
Adopted: September 12, 2018
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 18-97 ADOPTED IN SUPPORT OF CLASS 7C COOK COUNTY COMMERCIAL URBAN RELIEF ELIGIBILITY (CURE) PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE FOR REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 830 SUMMIT STREET, ELGIN, ILLINOIS (SHREE KAIRA, LLC)
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 18-97
RESOLUTION
IN SUPPORT OF CLASS 7C COOK COUNTY COMMERCIAL URBAN RELIEF ELIGIBILITY (CURE) PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE FOR REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 830 SUMMIT STREET, ELGIN, ILLINOIS
(Shree Kaira, LLC)
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin (the "City") is a home rule unit of government under Section 6(a), Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois authorized to exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has enacted the Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance, as amended (the "Ordinance"), which establishes the Class 7c tax incentive under the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Shree Kaira, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company ("Shree Kaira"), intends to acquire certain real estate location at 830 Summit Street, Cook County, Illinois, consisting of Permanent Index Number 06-07-302-054-0000, as further described in the legal description attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof (the "Project Site"); and
WHEREAS, Shree Kaira proposes to develop the Project Site and construct an approximately 3,100 square foot commercial building on the Project Site (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Project will increase employment opportunities, economic activity in the area and growth in the real property tax base; and
WHEREAS, Shree Kaira has applied to the Office of the Assessor of Cook County, Illinois (the "Assessor") for designation of the Project Site as a Class 7c classification eligible for certain real estate tax incentives; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance provides that an applicant for Class 7c classification must obtain an ordinance or resolution from the municipality in which the real estate is located expressly stating that (a) the municipality has determined that the eligibility factors of the Ordinance are present, and (b) the municipality supports and consents to the Class 7c classification by the Assessor; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the proposed Project, has determined that it meets the necessary eligibility requirements for Class 7c designation, and hereby recommends to the City Council that the City expressly determine that (a) the required eligibility factors are present, and (b) the City supports and consents to the Class 7c classification by the Assessor of the Project Site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are hereby expressly incorporation as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. The City has reviewed the eligibility application for a Class 7c classification and Incentive Classification Initial Questionnaire and determined that the four eligibility factors under the Ordinance that must be present to demonstrate that the Project Site is "in need of commercial development" are satisfied.
Section 3. The City hereby determines that the Project meets eligibility factor (1) under the Ordinance in that real estate taxes in the area for three of the last six years have either declined or remained stagnant due to the depressed condition of the area.
Section 4. The City hereby determines that the Project meets eligibility factor (2) under the Ordinance in that there is a reasonable expectation that the development, re-development or rehabilitation of the Project is viable and likely to go forward on a reasonably timely basis if granted Class 7c designation and will therefore result in the economic enhancement of the property.
Section 5. The City hereby determines that the Project meets eligibility factor (3) under the Ordinance in that certification of the Project Site for Class 7c designation will materially assist development, redevelopment or rehabilitation of the Project Site and the Project would not go forward without the full incentive offered under Class 7c.
Section 6. The City hereby determines that the Project meets eligibility factor (4) under the Ordinance in that certification of the Project Site for Class 7c designation is reasonably expected to ultimately result in an increase in real property tax revenue and employment opportunities of the property.
Section 7. The City further hereby determines that the Project Site is a redevelopment priority of the City.
Section 8. The City hereby determines that the incentive provided by Class 7c designation is necessary for development to occur on the Project Site and hereby supports and consents to the Class 7c designation by the Assessor of the Project Site.
Section 9. The City Clerk of the City is hereby authorized and directed to deliver a certified copy of this ordinance to the Assessor and to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the Class 7c designation of the Project Site.
Section 10. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval of the matter provided by law.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: September 12, 2018
Adopted: September 12, 2018
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
An undivided one-half interest in the following described real estate:
The Southerly 220.0 feet (as measured along the East and West line thereof) of that part of the South 1/2 of the South West 1/4 of Section 7, Township 41 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Commencing at the North East corner of Lords Park, being the North West corner of the East 1/2 of the North West 1/4 of Section 18, Township 41 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, thence North 2 degrees 00 minutes East on the line between the lands of Starrett and Walbaum 1322.00 feet to a point 25 feet South of the North line of the South 1/2 of the South West 1/4 of said Section 7, thence South 88 degrees 00 minutes West parallel with and 25.0 feet South of said North line of the South 1/2 of said South West 1/4 and at right angles with the division line between the lands of Walbaum and Starrett 522.32 feet to a place of beginning; thence South 2 degrees and 00 minutes West 644 feet to the Northerly right of way line of the Evanston Highway (State Route 58); thence South 89 degrees, 39 minutes East along said right of way line 134.9 feet; thence North 2 degrees and 00 minutes East 649.5 feet to a point 25 feet South of the North line of the South 1/2 of the South West 1/4 of said Section 7; thence South 88 degrees 00 minutes West parallel with and 25.0 feet South of said North line of the South 1/2 of the South West 1/4 of said Section 135.0 feet to the place of beginning, all in Cook County, Illinois.
RESOLUTION 18-98 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 3 WITH HR GREEN, INC. FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2013 COMBINED SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT-BLUFF CITY BOULEVARD BASIN
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution No. 18-98
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 3 WITH HR GREEN, INC. FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2013 COMBINED SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT-BLUFF CITY BOULEVARD BASIN
BE IT 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 Amendment Agreement No. 3 on behalf of the City of Elgin with HR Green Inc. for design engineering services in connection with the 2013 Combined Sewer Separation Project-Bluff City Boulevard Basin, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: September 12, 2018
Adopted: September 12, 2018
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to place the following reports and minutes on file. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, July 10, 2018
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, June 26, 2018
Committee of the Whole, August 8, 2018
City Council Minutes, August 8, 2018
Hotel / Motel Revenue
Natural Gas Tax Revenue
Video Gaming Revenue
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
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