City of Elgin City Council met October 25.

By Lhalie Castillo

Nov 21, 2017

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on October 25, 2017, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:00 p.m. The Invocation was given by Kiran Ansari, Muslim and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Randy Reopelle, Parks and Recreation Director.

Roll Call:

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

Minutes Of The September 27, 2017, Council Meeting Approved As Distributed:

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the September 27, 2017, 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.

Communications:

Mayor Kaptain read the following proclamation:

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

Proclamation:

Whereas, violence against women and children continues to become a more prevalent problem and is not confined to any group of people, but across all economic, gender, racial and societal barriers and is supported by societal indifference; and

Whereas, the crime of domestic violence violates an individual’s privacy, dignity, security and humanity through the systematic use of physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and economic control and/or abuse; and

Whereas, the impact of domestic violence is wide-ranging, directly affecting families and society as a whole; and

Whereas, it is battered women themselves who have been at the forefront of efforts to bring peace and equity to the home; and

Whereas, it is fitting to set aside a special time to bring this issue to the attention of all residents of the City of Elgin so they can become better informed and involved in programs to eliminate this epidemic from our society.

Now, Therefore, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2017 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Elgin and encourage our residents to join forces with victim service programs, criminal justice officials and concerned citizens across the country to raise the public awareness of domestic violence issues.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 25th Day of October, 2017.

Recognize Persons Present:

Paul Miller stated his concerns regarding the long lines, line control, and staffing levels at the Nightmare on Chicago Street event.

Bid 17-040a Awarded To Custom Built Commercial Fence For Lord’s Park Zoo Fencing:

Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve contract with Custom Built Commercial Fence in the amount of $30,250 for the replacement of Lord’s Park Zoo fencing. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Bid 17-043 Awarded To Kellenberger Electric For The Installation Of Uninterrupted Power Supply Systems And Transfer Switches In Three Fire Stations And The Public Works Building:

Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve a contract with Kellenberger Electric in the amount of $127,700for the installation of uninterrupted power supply systems and transfer switches in three fire stations and the public works building. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Bid 17-044 Awarded To Associated Electric For Fire Station # 2 Generator And Transfer Switch Replacement:

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve a contract with Associated Electric in the amount of $65,290 for the generator and transfer switch at fire station 2 on Big Timber. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Bid 17-045 Awarded To Ron Jones Electric For Highlands Golf Course Parking Lot Light Replacement:

There was discussion regarding the local bidders’ ordinance and staff was asked to review the current ordinance.

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve a contract with Ron Jones Electric in the amount of $33,250 for the replacement of parking lot lights at the Highlands Golf Course. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Bid 17-046 Awarded To Langos, Corporation For The Demolition Of Three Buildings At The Former Fox River Country Day School:

There was discussion regarding the status of the buildings. There was clarification that the buildings were scheduled to be demolished prior to the lease agreement for the property being finalized.

Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve a contract with Langos, Corporation in the amount of $119,000 for the demolition of three dorm buildings on the former Fox River Country Day School site. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Steffen abstained.

Midwestern Higher Education Compact Contract Approved For The Purchase Of Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise:

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the purchase of Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise in the amount of $77,736 for a next generation endpoint protection system. 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 Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adopt Resolution Nos. 17-131 through 17-137 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Resolution 17-131 Adopted Accepting For Ownership And Maintenance The Public Improvements Within Lots 1 And 2 Of The 1st Resubdivision Of Lot 1 Of Woodbridge North Commercial Subdivision At 821 South Randall Road For Water Main And Sanitary Sewer Purposes:

Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, 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. 17-131

Resolution Accepting For Ownership And Maintenance The Public Improvements Within Lots 1 And 2 Of The 1st Resubdivision Of Lot 1 Of Woodbridge North Commercial Subdivision At 821 South Randall Road For Water Main And Sanitary Sewer Purposes:

Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that the City of Elgin hereby accepts for ownership and maintenance the public improvements within Lots 1 and 2 of the 1st Resubdivision of Lot 1 of Woodbridge North Commercial Subdivision at 821 South Randall Road for water main and sanitary sewer purposes. Acceptance of the public improvements will add the following city-maintained facilities: 10 lineal feet of 10- inch watermain; one 10-inch valve in a 60-inch vault; 1,392 lineal feet of 8-inch sanitary; five 48- inch sanitary manholes, and all of their respective appurtenances.

Resolution 17-132 Adopted Accepting For Ownership And Maintenance The Public Improvements At 1615 Dundee Avenue:

Resolution No. 17-132

Resolution Accepting For Ownership And Maintenance The Public Improvements At 1615 Dundee Avenue:

Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that the City of Elgin hereby accepts for ownership and maintenance the public improvements at 1615 Dundee Avenue for sanitary sewer purposes. Acceptance of the public improvements will add the following city-maintained facilities: 1,498 lineal feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer; six 4-foot diameter sanitary manholes, and all of their respective appurtenances.

Resolution 17-133 Adopted Authorizing Execution And Acceptance Of A Plat Of Easement For Sanitary Sewer Purposes From Chicago Title Land Trust Company As Successor Trustee Under Trust No. 11- 5069 (1615 Dundee Avenue):

Resolution No. 17-133

Resolution Authorizing Execution And Acceptance Of A Plat Of Easement For Sanitary Sewer Purposes From Chicago Title Land Trust Company As Successor Trustee Under Trust No. 11-5069 (1615 Dundee Avenue):

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 for sanitary sewer purposes from Chicago Title Land Trust Company as Successor Trustee under Trust No. 11-5069 for the property legally described on Exhibit A, a copy of which is attached hereto.

Be It Further Resolved that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause the plat of easement for sanitary sewer purposes to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County, Illinois.

Resolution 17-134 Adopted Accepting For Ownership And Maintenance The Remaining Public Parkway Improvements Within Shadow Hill Unit 4, Phase I Subdivision:

Resolution No. 17-134

Resolution Accepting For Ownership And Maintenance The Remaining Public Parkway Improvements Within Shadow Hill Unit 4, Phase 1 Subdivision:

Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that the City of Elgin hereby accepts for ownership and maintenance the remaining public parkway improvements within Shadow Hill Unit 4, Phase 1 Subdivision which include sidewalk and parkway trees. Acceptance of the public improvements will add the following city-maintained facilities: approximately 1,060 lineal feet of 5-foot sidewalk along with 22 parkway trees, and all of their respective appurtenances.

Resolution 17-135 Adopted Approving A Grant Recipient Eligibility List Under The Residential Grant Program:

Resolution No. 17-135

Resolution Approving A Grant Recipient Eligibility List Under The Residential Grant Program:

Whereas, the Residential Conversion Grant Program has been established to provide financial assistance and incentives for property owners of lawful non-conforming multi-family dwellings to convert their properties into their original, conforming residential use; and

Whereas, in 2017 two candidates have been selected by city staff to participate under the Residential Conversion Grant Program.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that the sum of $50,000 is allocated for the following candidates under the grant recipient eligibility list:

Property (Zoning) Owner Amount

272 N. Porter Street (RC3) Serafin Rodriguez, Jr. $25,000

126 Hill Avenue (RC3) Aixin (Sophia) Li $25,000

Total $50,000

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 recipients shall be required to enter into an agreement with the City of Elgin in a form as approved by the Corporation Counsel.

Be It Further Resolved that for the remainder of 2017 city staff is hereby authorized to continue to advertise, solicit, review and award subsequent grants to eligible properties based on the approval priorities for selection.

Resolution 17-136 Adopted Approving Settlements Of Certain Workers' Compensation Cases:

Resolution No. 17-136

Resolution Approving Settlements Of Certain Workers' Compensation Cases:

Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that the proposed settlement of the pending workers' compensation case of Joshua Sunderlage, Case No. 16 WC 32332, in the total amount of $23,255.40 is approved.

Be It Further Resolved that the proposed settlement of the pending workers' compensation case of James R. Mulvihill, Case No. 15 WC 2397, in the total amount of $39,526.14 is approved.

Resolution 17-137 Adopted Appointing Members To Various Boards And Commissions:

Resolution No. 17-137

Resolution Appointing Members To Various Boards And Commissions:

Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that Philip Mungai ne and is hereby appointed as a member of the Human Relations Commission for a term that will expire May 1, 2020.

Be It Further Resolved that Danise Habun, Richard Jacobs, Aloun Khotisene and Bill Williamson be and are hereby reappointed as members of the Human Relations Commission for terms that will expire May 1, 2018.

Be It Further Resolved that Gary Lichthardt be and is hereby reappointed as a member of the Property Maintenance Board of Appeals for a term to expire May 1, 2021.

Be It Further Resolved that Bruce Corn and Patrick Hines be and are hereby reappointed as members of the Property Maintenance Board of Appeals for a term to expire May 1, 2022.

Be It Further Resolved that Stephen Hardman is hereby reappointed as a member of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for a term to expire September 1, 2019.

Be It Further Resolved that Robert Burhite is hereby appointed as a member of the Electrical Committee for a term to expire May 1, 2020.

Reports/Minutes Received And Ordered Placed On File:

Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, 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.

Cultural Arts Commission for August 14 and September 11, 2017

Emergency Telephone System Board for August 17, 2017

Board of Health for July 10, 2017

Heritage Commission for August 1 and September 7, 2017

Heritage Design Review Subcommittee for July 25, August 8, August 22, September 12, and

September 28, 2017

Human Relations Commission for September 5, 2017

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for July 25, 2017

Planning and Zoning Commission for July 10 and August 7, 2017

Sustainability Commission for July 11 and August 8, 2017

Electricity Tax

Natural Gas Tax

Sales Tax

Telecommunications Tax

Video Gaming

Disbursement Report

Announcements:

Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.

Adjournment:

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

The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

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