Elgin City Council met Nov. 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on November 28, 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 Dave Daubert, Zion Lutheran and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember F. John Steffen.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 7, 2018, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to approve the November 7, 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.
RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT
George Rawlinson made comments regarding the upcoming renaming of the Centre of Elgin to honor former Mayor Ed Schock.
Demetrius Smith stated his concerns regarding the potential for Officer Jensen to return to work.
Charles Clements stated his concerns regarding the potential for Officer Jensen to return to work.
Alton Jones stated his concerns regarding the potential for Officer Jensen to return to work.
Caryl Clements stated her concerns regarding the potential for Officer Jensen to return to work and her family’s experiences with the Police Department.
Jori Bosque stated his concerns regarding the potential for Officer Jensen to return to work and his experience filing a complaint against an officer.
Gena MacNamara stated her concerns regarding the potential for Officer Jensen to return to work.
Bobbi Lewis stated her concerns regarding the potential for Officer Jensen to return to work.
PETITION 31-18 APPROVED FOR 816 ST. CHARLES STREET, REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AS A CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING A SIDE-BY-SIDE DRIVE-THROUGH LANE FOR MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of the project that would grant an amendment to a Planned Development as a Conditional Use for the construction of interior and exterior improvements including a side-by-side drive-through lane. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve Petition 31-18 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
PETITION 38-18 APPROVED FOR 375 SECOND STREET AND 1751 BERKLEY STREET, REGARDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AS A MAP AMENDMENT TO EXPAND THE EXISTING TRUCKING TERMINAL FACILITY AT 375 SECOND STREET, AND TO CONSTRUCT A NEW TRUCK MAINTENANCE BUILDING WITH ACCESSORY PARKING AT 1751 BERKLEY STREET FOR R+L CARRIERS
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of the project that would grant a map amendment to expand the existing trucking terminal facility, and to construct a new truck maintenance building with accessory parking. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined.
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve Petition 38-18 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
PETITION 39-18 AND 40-18 APPROVED FOR 819 S. RANDALL ROAD, FOR A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION AND MAP AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW MULTI-TENANT RETAIL BUILDING AS AN OUTLOT IN FRONT OF MEIJER
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of the project that would grant a preliminary and final plat of subdivision and map amendment to a planned development to construct a new multi-tenant retail building. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined.
There was discussion regarding parking and traffic patterns at the location.
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve Petitions 39-18 and 40-18 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
PETITION 42-18 AND 43-18 APPROVED FOR 1330 CRISPIN DRIVE, FOR A TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 19.40.330 B. “LAND USE” OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, AND CONDITIONAL USE TO ESTABLISH A CREMATORIUM
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided an overview of the project that grants a text amendment to section 19.40.330 B. “land use” of the Elgin Municipal Code, and a conditional use to establish a crematorium. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined.
There was discussion regarding the amount of parking for the location and plans for future expansion.
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve the text amendment to Section 19.40.330 B “Land Use” of the Elgin Municipal Code. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve Petitions 42-18 and 43-18 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
ORDINANCE G69-18 TABLED AMENDING CHAPTER 14.04 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "WATER REGULATIONS" PROVIDING FOR A LEAD WATER SERVICE PIPE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to table Ordinance G69-18. 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 Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt Resolution Nos. 18-127 through 18-129 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION 18-127 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH DONALD J. RAGE AND DIANA M. RAGE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM (19-21 DOUGLAS AVENUE)
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. 18-127
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH DONALD J. RAGE AND DIANA M. RAGE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
(19-21 Douglas Avenue)
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 Donald J. Rage and Diana M. Rage, for the construction and installation of a fire sprinkler system at 19-21 Douglas Avenue, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
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