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City of Elgin City Council met February 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on February 14, 2018, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:10 p.m. The Invocation was given by Kiran Ansari and Hana Rasul Muslim and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Toby Shaw.

Roll Call:

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

Minutes Of The January 24, 2018, Council Meeting Approved As Distributed:

Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the January 14, 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.

Communications:

Beatrice Williams-Thompson Proclamation

Councilwoman Powell read the following proclamation:

Proclamation:

Whereas, February has been designated as Black History Month where all citizens are encouraged to reflect on the sacrifices and contributions made by generations of African- Americans and resolve to recognize long-standing local African-American business owners who have made important contributions and are advocates in our community; and

Whereas, one such individual is Beatrice Williams-Thompson, who is the owner of Bea’s Touch of Styles Hair Salon which she opened in 1990 after attending Cannella Beauty School in Elgin; and

Whereas, through her work as a business owner, Ms. Williams-Thompson has been an inspiration not only to her two children, 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, but countless aspiring hair stylists by mentoring them and providing them a place to work and grow before branching out on their own; and

Whereas, the City of Elgin appreciates the efforts of Beatrice Williams-Thompson in her life-long dedication to family and her business and promoting the aspirations of the African- American community.

Now, Therefore, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois, do hereby ask all citizens to join me in honoring Beatrice Williams-Thompson for her dedication to her business, the community and the City of Elgin.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 14th day of February, 2018

Recognize Persons Present

Joe Galli, AFF Local 439 President, commented on the impact of the recent staffing changes and the response time to a recent house fire.

Fire Chief Schmidt responded to Mr. Galli’s comments noting that the response times were within the national standards and there are many other variables that impact the outcome of a fire response.

BID 18-001 Tabled For Community Development Block Grant Park Projects

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

BID 18-004 Awarded To Water Well Solutions For Deep Well 5 Repairs Project

Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to award a contract to Water Well Solutions in the amount of $169,350 for the Deep Well 5 repairs project. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

BID 18-008 Awarded To Howard Technology Solutions For Extreme Network X460-G2 Switches

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to award a contract for switches to Howard Technology Solutions in the amount of $64,910 to replace older, first generation Extreme Networks switches in the police department and public works critical network stack locations. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Midwestern Higher Education Commission Contract Approved To Purchase A Dell Compellent Storage System From Avalon Technologies, LLC

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the purchase of the Dell Compellent storage system from Avalon Technologies, LLC in the amount of $56,760 in order to improve the efficiency of data management, create redundancy with the public safety storage system and increase storage capacity for the City’s primary data storage system. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Petition 25-17 Approved For A Map Amendment For The Expansion Of Vehicle Use Area At 921 N. State Street

Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of Petition 25-17 as it relates to 921 North State Street. 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 Dunne, to approve Petition 25-17 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Petition 28-17 Approved For A Development Plan Approval For A New Restaurant At 1150 S. Randall Road

Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of Petition 28-17 as it relates to a development plan for a new restaurant at 1150 South Randall Road. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the petition subject to the conditions outlined in the memo.

There was discussion regarding the exhibits and the changes from what the developer presented to what was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve Petition 28-17 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Resolution 18-16 Adopted Approving Cultural Arts Commission Grant Recipients

Councilmember Powell 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. 18-16

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, thirteen grant applications were submitted for consideration in 2018 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 ten organizations in the amount of $50,000:

Organization Event Amount

BFH.org (Ballet Folklorico) Cultural Performance $6,049

Chamber Music on the Fox Maud Powell tribute concert $2,318

Children’s Theatre of Elgin "Mash-up: When Songs Collide" $7,802

Elgin Area Historical Society "Cobblestone Reflections" Community

Art Project

$3,099

Elgin Symphony Orchestra "Your Week with Thomas Mesa and the

ESO"

$2,009

Elgin Youth Symphony

Orchestra

42nd season final concert $6,740

Hamilton Wings SCORE! Original kid-created opera $7,802

Independent Players "Tartuffe" $1,467

Janus Theatre Company "Underplayed: The Margo Jones Theater

Project" $4,221

Side Street Studio Arts First Friday programming in downtown $8,493

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

Consent Agenda

By unanimous consent, Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to pass Ordinance No. G11-18 and adopt Resolution Nos. 18-12 through 18-15 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Resolution 18-12 Adopted Authorizing Execution Of An Agreement With Wbk Engineering, Llc For Engineering Services In Connection With The Annual Roadway Maintenance Program Project

Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, 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. 18-12

Resolution Authorizing Execution Of An Agreement With Wbk Engineering, Llc For Engineering Services In Connection With The Annual Roadway Maintenance Program 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 engineering services in connection with the Annual Roadway Maintenance Program Project, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

Resolution 18-13 Adopted Accepting For Ownership And Maintenance Certain Public Improvements In The Daching Business Park (Mason Road And The Extension Of Alft Lane)

Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, 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. 18-13

Resolution Accepting For Ownership And Maintenance Certain Public Improvements In The Daching Business Park (Mason Road and the Extension of Alft Lane)

Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that the City of Elgin hereby accepts for ownership and maintenance certain public improvements in the Daching Business Park along Mason Road and the extension of Alft Lane including the streets of the extended Mason Road and Alft Lane and the associated curbs, gutters, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, watermains, street lights, street signs, and their respective appurtenances, but not including the public sidewalks and public landscaping. Acceptance of the public improvements will add the following city-maintained facilities: approximately 2,730 lineal feet of 12-inch watermain; 2, 8-inch valves in 48-inch vaults; 4, 12-inch valves in 48-inch vaults; 9 fire hydrants; 1,500 lineal feet of 12-inch sanitary sewer; 5 sanitary manholes; 2,205 lineal feet of storm sewer; 18 catch basins; 9 storm manholes; 2,660 lineal feet of improved street (including curb and gutter on both sides of the streets); 13 street lights; 2 street signs, and all their respective appurtenances.

Ordinance G11-18 Passed Amending Pori Planned Office Research Industrial District Ordinance No. G17-99 (2135 Point Boulevard)

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

Ordinance No. G11-18

An Ordinance Amending Pori Planned Office Research Industrial District Ordinance No. G17-99 (2135 Point Boulevard)

Whereas, the territory herein described has been classified in the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District and is subject to the requirements of Ordinance No. G17-99; and

Whereas, written application has been made to amend PORI Planned Office Research Industrial Ordinance No. G99-17 to allow for the subdivision of the property commonly referred to as 2135 Point Boulevard with departures from (1) Section 19.40.135, “Site Design”, specifically to create a new lot with a lot area less than the minimum lot area requirement, and (2) Section 18.24.060, “Lot Standards”, specifically to create a new lot that does not abut a publicly dedicated right-of-way; and

Whereas, the zoning lot containing the premises at 2135 Point Boulevard is legally described in Ordinance No. G17-99 (the “Subject Property”); and

Whereas, the Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing concerning said application on December 4, 2017 following due notice by publication; and

Whereas, the Community Development Department and the Planning & Zoning Commission have submitted their Findings of Fact concerning said application; and

Whereas, the Community Development Department and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of said application, subject to the conditions articulated below; and

Whereas, the City Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, has reviewed the findings and recommendations of the Community Development Department and the Planning & Zoning Commission; and

Whereas, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and

Whereas, zoning, including, but not limited to, this ordinance granting an amendment to the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District pertains to the government and affairs of the city.

Now, Therefore, Be It Ordained By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois:

Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby adopts the Findings of Fact, dated December 4, 2017, and the recommendations made by the Community Development Department and the Planning & Zoning Commission, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as Exhibit A.

Section 2. That Section 2 F. of Ordinance No. G17-99, which regulates “Site Design” for the PORI Planned Office Research Industrial District of the Subject Property, is hereby amended to include the following:

4. The Final Plat of FMA Subdivision shall be in substantial conformance to the Development Application and supporting documents submitted by Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, as applicant and property owner, including the following materials:

a. Undated Statement of Purpose and Conformance Preliminary Plat of Subdivision (less than 10 acres), received September 25, 2017;

b. Plat of Survey, prepared by Alan J. Coulson, P.C., dated January 8, 2016;

c. Final Plat of FMA Subdivision, prepared by W-T Land Surveying, dated June 9, 2017, last revised October 30, 2017; and

d. Engineering plans for Fabricators & Manufacture Association, prepared by W-T Engineering, LLC., dated March 25, 2016, last revised as record drawing set February 1, 2017.

In the event of any conflict between such documents and the terms of this ordinance or other applicable city ordinances, the terms of this ordinance or other applicable city ordinances shall supersede and control.

5. A departure is hereby granted to allow the establishment of the proposed Lot 1 of the Final Plat of FMA Subdivision without any frontage along a public right-of-way.

6. A departure is hereby granted to allow the establishment of the proposed Lot 2 of the Final Plat of FMA Subdivision with 109,936 square feet in lot area which is less than the minimum required 120,000 square feet in lot area.

Section 3. That except as amended herein, the use and development of the subject property shall be controlled pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. G17-99. In the event of any conflict between this ordinance and Ordinance No. G17-99, this ordinance and associated documents shall control and prevail.

Section 4. That this ordinance shall be full force and effect upon its passage in the manner provided by law.

Resolution 18-14 Adopted Approving Final Plat Of Subdivision For Fma Subdivision (2135 Point Boulevard)

Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, 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. 18-14

Resolution Approving Final Plat Of Subdivision For Fma Subdivision (2135 Point Boulevard)

Be It Resolved By The City Council Of The City Of Elgin, Illinois, that it hereby approves the Final Plat of FMA Subdivision, prepared by W-T Land Surveying, dated June 9, 2017, last revised October 30, 2017.

Resolution 18-15 Adopted Authorizing Execution And Acceptance Of A Plat Of Easement For Sanitary Sewer Purposes From Rp2 Limited Partnership (2155 Point Boulevard)

Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, 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. 18-15

Resolution Authorizing Execution And Acceptance Of A Plat Of Easement For Sanitary Sewer Purposes From Rp2 Limited Partnership (2155 Point Boulevard)

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 RP2 Limited Partnership regarding the property legally described on said plat, 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 2155 Point Boulevard to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County, Illinois.

Reports/Minutes Received And Ordered Placed On File:

Councilmember Powell 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.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, January 9, 2018

Fire Pension Fund, Various Dates 2017

Human Relations Commission, January 2, 2018

Police Pension Fund, October 18, 2017

Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund, November 6, 2017

Committee of the Whole, January 10, 2018

City Council Minutes, January 10, 2018

Electricity Tax Revenue

Natural Gas Tax Revenue

Alcoholic Liquor Tax Revenue

Announcements:

Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.

Adjournment:

Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, 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 7:35 p.m.

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