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City of Elgin City Council Met Feb. 24

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City of Elgin City Council Met Feb. 24.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:36 p.m. The  Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Toby Shaw. A moment of silence was  observed for those that have lost their lives to COVID-19 and for Elgin resident Carol Gage 

ROLL CALL 

Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell,  Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None. All members, with the  exception of Councilmembers Gavin, Martinez, Shaw, and Mayor Kaptain, attended via  electronic means. This was allowed at this time granted by Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order  2020-07. 

MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 10, 2021, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS  DISTRIBUTED 

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the February 10, 2021, regular council meeting minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:  Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and  Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

City resident and wife of city employee stated her concerns regarding the firefighters receiving a  pay increase while other city employees have received pay cuts and furloughs. 

Councilmember Powell stated her objections to reading anonymous comments. Jen Bohyer stated her concerns regarding proposed changes to the Fire Department staffing.

PETITION 17-20 APPROVED FOR 310 S. STATE STREET; PLANNED  DEVELOPMENT AS A CONDITIONAL USE TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING  ADDITION FOR A CREMATORY AND PARKING LOT EXPANSION AT AN  EXISTING FUNERAL HOME 

Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, outlined Petition 17-20 for 310 S. State Street.  The petition allows for a conditional use to construct a crematory and expand the parking lot at  the existing funeral home. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval  subject to the conditions outlined. 

There was discussion regarding how often the facility would be used, how it is regulated, and the proposed setbacks for the property 

Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve  Petition 17-20 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon,  Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:  None. 

PETITION 32-20 APPROVED FOR 151 N. SPRING STREET; PLANNED  DEVELOPMENT AS A CONDITIONAL USE TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING  ADDITION TO AN EXISTING MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP 

Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, outlined Petition 32-20 for 151 N. Spring  Street. The petition allows for planned development as a conditional use to construct an  additional building to an existing motor vehicle repair shop. Staff and the Planning and Zoning  Commission recommend approval subject to the conditions outlined. 

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve  Petition 32-20 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon,  Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:  None. 

RESOLUTION 21-33 ADOPTED APPROVING CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION  GRANT RECIPIENTS 

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

Resolution No. 21-33 

RESOLUTION 

APPROVING CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION GRANT RECIPIENTS 

WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program has been established to provide  financial assistance for arts programming; and 

WHEREAS, seven grant applications were submitted for consideration in 2021 under the  Cultural Arts Commission Grant Program; and 

WHEREAS, said applications have been reviewed and recipients selected by the City  Council. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF  ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that grant assistance and funds be provided under the Cultural Arts  Commission Grant Program to the following seven organizations in the amount of $32,404: 

Organization

Event

Amount

Chamber Music on the Fox

Musical Performance "Lost Voices"

$1,543

Children’s Theatre of Elgin

"Beauty and the Beast"

$5,653

Elgin Theatre Company

"A Doll House" Part 2

$3,150

Elgin Youth Symphony  

Orchestra

Finale Concert "Heroes"

$6,460

Hamilton Wings

SCORE! II: Staying Connected Through the  Arts

$7,098

Independent Players

"Waiting for Godot"

$1,232

Side Street Studio Arts

SSAM-Year 1

$7,268

TOTAL

$32,404

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the projects shall be in conformance with all  applicable codes and ordinances. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that prior to receiving any grant funds organizations shall  be required to enter into an agreement with the City of Elgin in a form as approved by the  Corporation Counsel. 

s/ David J. Kaptain  

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: February 24, 2021 

Adopted: February 24, 2021 

Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 

Attest: 

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 

ORDINANCE G11-21 PASSED AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. G49-20  ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR CERTAIN PART TIME AND SEASONAL  EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ELGIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 

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

Ordinance No. G11-21 

AN ORDINANCE 

AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. G49-20 ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN  FOR CERTAIN PART TIME AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES OF THE  CITY OF ELGIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS that  Ordinance No. G49-20 be and is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: 

Section 1. That there is hereby established the following schedule of standard hourly  pay ranges for part time and seasonal Parks & Recreation employees.

Section 2. With the exception of the positions of P.T. Program Leaders to assist with  before and after school programs held in School District 301 schools, P.T. Program Leaders for  The Centre after school program, P.T. Head Guard and the P.T. Facility Supervisor at the ERC for  weekend and evening supervision, employees hired prior to September 30, 2011, in a permanent  (non-seasonal) part-time position averaging 20 or more hours per week shall also be eligible for  the following benefit program:  

1. Vacation - one week per year (calculated in hours as the average number of hours  worked per week by the eligible part-time employee). 

2. Sick leave, Medical Insurance, or Opt Out (HRA) - Eligible part-time employees  may choose between the annual accrual of three (3) four hour sick days or  participation in the City’s comprehensive major medical insurance program for  employee and dependents provided to other City employees with eligible part-time  employee paying fifty percent (50%) of the premium costs for such medical  insurance coverage or participate in the City’s Opt-Out plan (HRA-Health  Reimbursement Account) – annual reimbursement of $1000. 

3. Holidays – Ten (10) holidays, consisting of New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King  Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day  after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve  (calculated in hours as four hours for each holiday). 

Employees in the positions of P.T. Program Leaders to assist with before and after school  programs held in School District 301 schools, P.T. Program Leaders for The Centre after school  program, P.T. Head Guard and the P.T. Facility Supervisor at the ERC for weekend and evening  supervision and all employees hired on or after September 30, 2011, shall not be eligible for or  receive any of the benefits set forth in this Section 2. 

Section 3. That all ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are  hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict. 

Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after January  1, 2021, upon its passage in the manner provided by law. 

s/ David J. Kaptain  

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: February 24, 2021 

Passed: February 24, 2021 

Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0  

Recorded: February 24, 2021 

Published: February 26, 2021 

Attest: 

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 

CONSENT AGENDA 

By unanimous consent, Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember  Martinez, to pass Ordinance No. G10-21 and adopt Resolution Nos. 21-25 through 21-32 by  omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez,  Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. 

RESOLUTION 21-25 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND ACCEPTANCE  OF A PLAT OF EASEMENT WITHIN THE SITE LOCATED AT 2225 POINT  BOULEVARD (WOODSPRING SUITES) FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT  PURPOSES FROM RANDALL POINT EXECUTIVE CENTER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 

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

Resolution No. 21-25 

RESOLUTION 

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A PLAT OF EASEMENT WITHIN  THE SITE LOCATED AT 2225 POINT BOULEVARD (WOODSPRING SUITES) FOR  STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PURPOSES FROM RANDALL POINT EXECUTIVE  CENTER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,  that David J. Kaptain, Mayor, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized  and directed to execute a Plat of Easement within the site located at 2225 Point Boulevard  (Woodspring Suites) for stormwater management purposes from Randall Point Executive Center  Property Owners Association, Inc., regarding the property legally described on said plat prepared  by Woolpert, Inc., dated July 7, 2020, with a latest revision dated of November 19, 2020, a copy  of which is attached hereto.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to  cause said Plat of Easement for 2225 Point Boulevard to be recorded in the office of the Recorder  of Deeds of Kane County, Illinois. 

s/ David J. Kaptain  

David J. Kaptain, Mayor 

Presented: February 24, 2021 

Adopted: February 24, 2021 

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 

Attest: 

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 

RESOLUTION 21-26 ADOPTED ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE ILLINOIS  HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S STRONG COMMUNITIES PROGRAM  AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FUNDING AGREEMENT RELATING  THERETO 

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

Resolution No. 21-26 

RESOLUTION 

ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT  AUTHORITY'S STRONG COMMUNITIES PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION  OF A FUNDING AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO 

WHEREAS, the City of Elgin, Illinois (the “Recipient”) has been awarded a grant (the  “Grant”) from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (the “Authority”) program  administrator of the Strong Communities Program (the “Program”), as that Program is authorized  by Article 30, Section 5 of Public Act 101-0638 (the “Act”), and governed by the Program  guidelines described in the term sheet, as may be amended from time to time. 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,  that the Recipient shall enter into the Funding Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Authority  wherein the Authority agrees to make the Grant to the Recipient in an amount not to exceed Two  hundred thirty-seven thousand nine hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($237,900), which shall be used  by the Recipient to preserve affordable housing efforts by assisting with the rehabilitation and/or demolition of abandoned properties within the Recipient’s area, all in accordance with the terms  and conditions set forth in the Agreement. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Recipient is hereby authorized and  empowered to execute and deliver in the name of or on behalf of the Recipient the Agreement and  any and all amendments, modifications and supplements thereto, and to execute and deliver such  additional documents, instruments and certificates, as may be necessary or desirable for the  Recipient to perform its obligations under the Agreement. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to take  such additional actions, to make further determinations, to pay such costs and to execute and  deliver such additional instruments (including any amendments, Agreements or supplements) as  he or she deems necessary or appropriate to carry into effect the foregoing resolutions. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Recipient hereby ratifies, authorizes and confirms  and approves all documents and instruments executed in connection with the Grant and the  Agreement, including those acts taken prior to the date hereof.  

s/ David J. Kaptain  

David J. Kaptain, Mayor 

Presented: February 24, 2021 

Adopted: February 24, 2021 

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 

Attest: 

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 

RESOLUTION 21-27 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT  WITH WBK ENGINEERING, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN  CONNECTION WITH THE HEMMENS CULTURAL CENTER DRAINAGE  INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS PROJECT 

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

Resolution No. 21-27 

RESOLUTION 

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH WBK ENGINEERING, LLC  FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE HEMMENS CULTURAL  CENTER DRAINAGE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS PROJECT 

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 WBK  Engineering, LLC, for professional services in connection with the Hemmens Cultural Center  Drainage Investigation and Analysis Project Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made  a part hereof by reference. 

s/ David J. Kaptain  

David J. Kaptain, Mayor 

Presented: February 24, 2021 

Adopted: February 24, 2021 

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 

Attest: 

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 

RESOLUTION 21-28 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE  AGREEMENT WITH ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF  THREE X-SERIES ADVANCED CARDIAC MONITORS AND ASSOCIATED  HARDWARE COMPONENTS 

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

Resolution No. 21-28 

RESOLUTION 

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ZOLL MEDICAL  CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE X-SERIES ADVANCED CARDIAC  MONITORS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE COMPONENTS  

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 a Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin  with ZOLL Medical Corporation, for the purchase of three X-series advanced cardiac monitors  and associated hardware components, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof  by reference. 

s/ David J. Kaptain  

David J. Kaptain, Mayor 

Presented: February 24, 2021 

Adopted: February 24, 2021 

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 

Attest: 

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 

RESOLUTION 21-29 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE  AGREEMENT WITH SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. FOR THE PURCHASE OF  GETAC TABLET COMPUTERS 

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

Resolution No. 21-29 

RESOLUTION 

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SHI  INTERNATIONAL CORP. FOR THE PURCHASE OF GETAC TABLET COMPUTERS  

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 a Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin  with SHI International Corp., for the purchase of Getac tablet computers, a copy of which is  attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. 

s/ David J. Kaptain  

David J. Kaptain, Mayor 

Presented: February 24, 2021 

Adopted: February 24, 2021 

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 

Attest: 

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 

RESOLUTION 21-30 ADOPTED APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR  THE PONDS OF STONY CREEK UNIT 2A 

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

Resolution No. 21-30 

RESOLUTION 

APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION FOR 

THE PONDS OF STONY CREEK UNIT 2A 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,  that it hereby approves the Final Plat of Subdivision for the Ponds of Stony Creek Unit 2A,  prepared by Cemcon, Ltd., dated September 13, 2016, last revised January 11, 2021. 

s/ David J. Kaptain  

David J. Kaptain, Mayor 

Presented: February 24, 2021 

Adopted: February 24, 2021 

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 

Attest: 

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 

RESOLUTION 21-31 ADOPTED APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS  AND COMMISSIONS 

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

Resolution No. 21-31 

RESOLUTION 

APPOINTING MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,  that Bill Williamson is hereby appointed as a member of the Board of Fire and Police  Commissioners, for a term that will expire on May 1, 2024. 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,  that Sandra Davila and Kayla Bates are hereby appointed as members of the Human Relations  Commission, for a term that will expire on May 1, 2021.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,  that Margaret Rowe is hereby appointed as a member of the Heritage Commission, for a term that  will expire on May 1, 2023. 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,  that Brian Anderson and John Marston are hereby reappointed as a member of the Heritage  Commission, for a term that will expire on May 1, 2023. 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,  that Carly Steurer is hereby appointed as a member of the Heritage Commission –Design Review  Subcommittee; Elgin National Watch Historic District, for a term that will expire on May 1, 2022. 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,  that Krissy Palermo is hereby appointed as a member of the Heritage Commission –Design Review  Subcommittee; Spring Douglas Historic District, for a term that will expire on May 1, 2023. 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,  that Michael Zimmer is hereby appointed as a member of the Heritage Commission –Design  Review Subcommittee; At Large Member, for a term that will expire on May 1, 2023. 

s/ David J. Kaptain  

David J. Kaptain, Mayor 

Presented: February 24, 2021 

Adopted: February 24, 2021 

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 

Attest: 

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 

RESOLUTION 21-32 ADOPTED RELEASING CERTAIN EXECUTIVE SESSION  MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN 

Resolution No. 21-32 

RESOLUTION 

RELEASING CERTAIN EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF THE 

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN 

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has met from time to time in executive  session for purposes authorized by the Illinois Open Meetings Act; and 

WHEREAS, as required by the Act, the City Clerk has kept written minutes of all such  executive sessions; and 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the City  Council has met in closed session to review all closed session minutes; and 

WHEREAS, they have determined that a need for confidentiality still exists as to a portion  of the executive session minutes from the meetings set forth on the exhibit referred to herein; and 

WHEREAS, they have further determined that the remaining portion of the meetings listed  no longer require confidential treatment and should be made available for public inspection; and 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF  ELGIN, ILLINOIS: 

Section 1. The executive session minutes for the period from July 2020, through  December, 2020 are hereby approved as set forth in Exhibit A. 

Section 2. The need for confidentiality still exists as to all or parts of those executive  session minutes set forth in Exhibit B. 

Section 3. The need for confidentiality no longer exists as to all or parts of those  executive session minutes set forth in Exhibit C and are available for public inspection. 

Section 4. The destruction of the verbatim records of executive session meetings  conducted more than eighteen (18) months prior to the date of this resolution and for which the  minutes of such executive session meetings have previously been approved and released is hereby  authorized. 

Section 5. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. 

s/ David J. Kaptain  

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: February 24, 2021 

Adopted: February 24, 2021 

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 

Attest: 

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk 

EXHIBIT A 

THESE MINUTES NEED TO BE APPROVED AND DETERMINATION MADE WHETHER  THEY CAN BE RELEASED 

• July 22, 2020 

• September 9, 2020 

• September 23, 2020 

• October 14, 2020 

• December 2, 2020 

• December 16, 2020 

EXHIBIT B 

CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT STILL EXISTS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FOLLOWING  EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES 

• Portion of December 4, 2019 

• Portion of July 22, 2020 

• Portion of October 14, 2020 

• Portion of December 2, 2020 

• Portion of December 16, 2020 

EXHIBIT C 

CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT NO LONGER EXISTS WITH REFERENCE TO THE  FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES 

• Portion of November 19, 2014 

• Portion of November 20, 2019

ORDINANCE G10-21 PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 11.42 OF THE ELGIN  MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "OPERATION OF NON HIGHWAY VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS" 

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

Ordinance No. G10-21 

AN ORDINANCE  

AMENDING CHAPTER 11.42 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED,  ENTITLED "OPERATION OF NON-HIGHWAY VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS" 

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: 

Section 1. That Chapter 11.42 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled  "Operation of Non-Highway Vehicles on City Streets:" be and is hereby further amended by  repealing and deleting Section 11.42.120, entitled "Expiration:" in its entirety therefrom, it being  the intent of this ordinance that Chapter 11.42, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect. 

Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of  this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict. 

Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and  publication in the manner provided by law. 

s/ David J. Kaptain  

David J. Kaptain, Mayor 

Presented: February 24, 2021 

Passed: February 24, 2021 

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0  

Recorded: February 24, 2021 

Published: February 26, 2021 

Attest: 

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE 

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

Emergency Telephone System Board, January 21, 2021 

Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund, November 2, 2020 

Sustainability Commission, January 12, 2021 

Committee of the Whole, January 27, 2021 

City Council Minutes, January 27, 2021 

Sales Tax Revenue 

Natural Gas Tax Revenue 

Telecommunications Tax Revenue 

Cannabis Revenue 

Video Gaming Revenue 

Disbursement Report 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings. 

ADJOURNMENT 

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

The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. 

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