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City of Elgin City Council met Dec. 7

City of Elgin City Council met Dec. 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held on December 7, 2022, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:10 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor David Kaptain.

ROLL CALL

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

MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 16, 2022, COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED

Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve the November 16, 2022, regular council meeting minutes as distributed. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Tyler Lake submitted an email in support of Lord’s Park Pool remaining open. Len Lempa submitted an email in support of Lord’s Park Pool remaining open. Katrina Neal, asked the city to consider ways to make youth sport affordable.

Mary Shesgreen and Sherry Liske stated their concerns regarding the release of the data from the Center of Policing Equity.

Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford stated her support of the sustainability initiatives that were discussed.

BID 22-057 AWARDED TO ELECTRICAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR PHASE II LED STREET LIGHT CONVERSION PROGRAM - MATERIALS

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve an agreement with Electrical Resource Management in the amount of $1,436,500 for the procurement of 2,617 LED light fixtures to complete phase II work within the LED Street Light Conversion Program. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

BID 22-058 AWARDED TO H&H ELECTRIC CO. FOR PHASE II LED STREET LIGHT CONVERSION PROGRAM - INSTALLATION

Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon to approve an agreement with H&H Electric Co. in the amount of $339,450 for the installation of 2,617 LED light fixtures within phase II of the LED Street Light Conversion Program. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

PETITIONS 41-22 AND 42-22 APPROVED FOR 450 SHEPARD DRIVE; MAP AMENDMENT FROM CI COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO GI GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND CONDITIONAL USE TO ESTABLISH AN ADULT-USE CANNABIS CRAFT GROWER FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING

Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, outlined Petitions 41-22 and 42-22 for the map amendment and conditional use at 450 Shepard Drive. The petition allows for the establishment of a cannabis craft grower facility. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval subject to the conditions outlined.

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen to approve Petitions 41-22 and 42-22 subject to conditions. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2023 PROPOSED CITY OF ELGIN BUDGET Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing open.

Katrina Neal stated her support of keeping the Lord’s Park pool open in 2023. Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing closed.

AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT – MACQUEEN EMERGENCY FOR REPAIRS OF ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT AERIAL TRUCK 7

Councilmember Thoren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to authorize payment to MacQueen Emergency in the amount of $46,885 for work related to vehicle accident repairs for Elgin Fire Department Aerial Ladder Truck #7. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

CONSENT AGENDA

By unanimous consent, Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to pass Ordinance Nos. G64-22 through G64-22 and adopt Resolution Nos. 22-207 through 22-222 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION 22-207 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH FIRST AMERICAN BANK AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT 1-04- 112 DATED JUNE 4, 2004 IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEMOLITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN THE ELGIN CENTRAL AREA TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT (ECA TIF DISTRICT)

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

Resolution No. 22-207

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH FIRST AMERICAN BANK AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT 1-04-112 DATED JUNE 4, 2004 IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEMOLITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN THE ELGIN CENTRAL AREA TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT (ECA TIF DISTRICT)

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 an Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with First American Bank as Trustee Under Trust Agreement 1-04-112 dated June 4, 2004, in connection with the demolition of certain properties located within the Elgin Central Area Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project (ECA TIF District), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-208 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RAMBOLL AMERICAS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO SITE REMEDIATION SERVICES FOR 356-358 DUNDEE AVENUE, ELGIN, IL

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

Resolution No. 22-208

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RAMBOLL AMERICAS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO SITE REMEDIATION SERVICES FOR 356-358 DUNDEE AVENUE, ELGIN, IL

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 Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc., for professional services relating to site remediation services for 356-358 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-209 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH ALAMP CONCRETE CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE 2022 CENTRAL AREA RESURFACING PROJECT (BID NO. 22-023)

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

Resolution No. 22-209

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH ALAMP CONCRETE CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE 2022 CENTRAL AREA RESURFACING PROJECT (BID NO. 22-023)

WHEREAS, the City of Elgin has heretofore entered into a contract with ALamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. for the 2022 central area resurfacing project (Bid No. 22-023); and

WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to modify the terms of the contract as is described in Change Order No. 1 attached hereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-210 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY’S LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

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

Resolution No. 22-210

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY’S LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that reimbursements to property owners that proactively replaced lead based water service lines at their properties from 2018 through 2021 listed in the reimbursement tabulation attached hereto and made a part hereof be and are hereby authorized in the total amount not to exceed $400,000.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-211 ADOPTED PROVIDING FOR TERMINATION OF RIDE IN KANE NEW FREEDOM/JARC AND 5310 SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT

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

Resolution No. 22-211

RESOLUTION

PROVIDING FOR TERMINATION OF RIDE IN KANE NEW FREEDOM/JARC AND 5310 SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT

WHEREAS, the City of Elgin and the Association of Individual Development (“AID”) previously entered into an Agreement dated December 1, 2021, for the Ride in Kane New Freedom/JARC and 5310 Services for projected service dates of August 2021 through August 2023, wherein AID was to apply for certain funds for the programs referred to in the Agreement (the “Subject Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, AID is no longer providing services pursuant to the Subject Agreement and the City of Elgin is entering into new agreements with Kane County relating to the Ride in Kane Program and services related thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the Subject Agreement between the City of Elgin and the Association for Individual Development dated December 1, 2021, be and is hereby terminated, and that written notice of such termination shall be sent to AID pursuant to the provisions of the Subject Agreement.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-212 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RIDE IN KANE PACE SUBSIDY AGREEMENT WITH PACE, THE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR SERVICES DURING 2022

Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Resolution No. 22-212

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RIDE IN KANE PACE SUBSIDY AGREEMENT WITH PACE, THE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR SERVICES DURING 2022

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 Ride in Kane Pace Subsidy Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority, for services during 2022, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-213 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RIDE IN KANE JOB ACCESS REVERSE COMMUTE (JARC) PHASE 9 AND 10 SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF KANE REGARDING THE RIDE IN KANE PROGRAM (PROJECTED SERVICE DATES: JULY 2021 THROUGH AUGUST 2024)

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

Resolution No. 22-213

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RIDE IN KANE JOB ACCESS REVERSE COMMUTE (JARC) PHASE 9 AND 10 SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF KANE REGARDING THE RIDE IN KANE PROGRAM

(Projected Service Dates: July 2021 through August 2024)

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 is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Ride in Kane Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) Phase 9 and 10 Service Agreement, (Projected Service Dates: July 2021 through August 2024), on behalf of the City of Elgin with the County of Kane, regarding the Ride in Kane Program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-214 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RIDE IN KANE SECTION 5310 PHASE 17 AND 18 SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF KANE REGARDING THE RIDE IN KANE PROGRAM (PROJECTED SERVICE DATES: AUGUST 2019 THROUGH AUGUST 2024)

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

Resolution No. 22-214

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RIDE IN KANE SECTION 5310 PHASE 17 AND 18 SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF KANE REGARDING THE RIDE IN KANE PROGRAM

(Projected Service Dates: August 2019 through August 2024)

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 is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Ride in Kane Section 5310 Phase 17 and 18 Service Agreement, (Projected Service Dates: August 2019 through August 2024), on behalf of the City of Elgin with the County of Kane, regarding the Ride in Kane Program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-215 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH BEC ENTERPRISES, LLC, D/B/A BROWN EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRUCK MOUNTED SEWER CLEANING VEHICLE

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

Resolution No. 22-215

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH BEC ENTERPRISES, LLC, D/B/A BROWN EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRUCK MOUNTED SEWER CLEANING VEHICLE

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 First Amendment Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with BEC Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Brown Equipment Company, for the purchase of a truck mounted sewer cleaning vehicle, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-216 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A PLAT OF DEDICATION FOR 8 S. SPRING STREET

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

Resolution No. 22-216

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A PLAT OF DEDICATION FOR 8 S. SPRING STREET

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 Dedication for 8 S. Spring Street, Elgin, IL, regarding the property legally described on said plat prepared by Polena Engineering LLC, dated October 5, 2022, 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 Dedication for 8 S. Spring Street to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County, Illinois.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-217 ADOPTED REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 22-200 AND SETTING FORTH THE SCHEDULE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2023

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

Resolution No. 22-217

RESOLUTION

REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 22-200 AND SETTING FORTH THE SCHEDULE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2023

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Resolution No. 22-200 providing for a schedule of City Council meetings for 2023 be and is hereby repealed in its entirety.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the schedule of city council meetings for 2023 shall be as follows:

ELGIN CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2023

Committee of the Whole January 11, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council January 11, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole January 25, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council January 25, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole February 8, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council February 8, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole February 22, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council February 22, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole March 8, 2023 6:00 PM City

Council March 8, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole March 22, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council March 22, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole April 12, 2023 6:00 PM City

Council April 12, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole April 26, 2023 6:00 PM City

Council April 26, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole May 10, 2023 6:00 PM City

Council May 10, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole May 24, 2023 6:00 PM City

Council May 24, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole June 14, 2023 6:00 PM City

Council June 14, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole June 28, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council June 28, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole July 12, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council July 12, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole July 26, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council July 26, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole August 9, 2023 6:00 PM City

Council August 9, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole August 23, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council August 23, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole September 13, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council September 13, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole September 27, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council September 27, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole October 11, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council October 11, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole October 25, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council October 25, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole November 1, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council November 1, 2023 7:00 PM

Special Committee of the Whole November 8, 2023 5:00 PM

Committee of the Whole November 15, 2023 5:00 PM

City Council November 15, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole December 6, 2023 5:00 PM

City Council December 6, 2023 7:00 PM

Committee of the Whole December 20, 2023 6:00 PM

City Council December 20, 2023 7:00 PM

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the foregoing city council meetings shall be held in the city council chambers in City Hall at 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois 60120.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-218 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR 8.321-ACRES AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF LAMBERT LANE AND US-20 (LAKE STREET), ELGIN, ILLINOIS WITH SUSAN L. METZGER, TRUSTEE OF THE SUSAN L. METZGER TRUST DATED 6/6/2002, KAREN G. GALLER N/K/A KAREN GILBERTSON, TRUSTEE OF THE METZGER FAMILY TRUST NO. 101 DATED 6/6/2020 AND BLUESTONE NET LEASE PROPERTIES, LLC (THORNTONS DEVELOPMENT)

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

Resolution No. 22-218

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR 8.321-ACRES AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF LAMBERT LANE AND US-20 (LAKE STREET), ELGIN, ILLINOIS WITH SUSAN L. METZGER, TRUSTEE OF THE SUSAN L. METZGER TRUST DATED 6/6/2002, KAREN G. GALLER N/K/A KAREN GILBERTSON, TRUSTEE OF THE METZGER FAMILY TRUST NO. 101 DATED 6/6/2020 AND BLUESTONE NET LEASE PROPERTIES, LLC

(Thorntons Development)

WHEREAS, the owners of record of certain territory described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, desire annexation of said territory to the City of Elgin; and

WHEREAS, said territory is not a part of any other municipality and is contiguous to the City of Elgin; and

WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of Elgin desire to annex said territory upon certain terms and conditions; and

WHEREAS, a proposed annexation agreement has been filed with the City Clerk and a public hearing has been held after due notice as required by law and all persons appearing and wishing to testify concerning the proposed annexation agreement have been heard; and

WHEREAS, it is the considered opinion of the corporate authorities of the City of Elgin that it is in the best interests of the City of Elgin to enter into said annexation agreement as proposed.

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

Section 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Elgin be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Elgin an annexation agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its passage as provided by law.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-219 ADOPTED APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION

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

Resolution No. 22-219

RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Sharene Gould Dulabaum is hereby appointed as a member of the Sustainability Commission, for a term that will expire on June 1, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Isabella Chueng is hereby appointed as a student member of the Sustainability Commission, for a term that will expire on August 31, 2023.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Dan Brosier and David Jurina are hereby reappointed members of the Sustainability Commission, for terms that will expire on June 1, 2025.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-220 ADOPTED APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

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

Resolution No. 22-220

RESOLUTION

APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Bharti Shorey is hereby appointed as a member of the Human Relations Commission, for a term that will expire on May 1, 2024.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Soledad Pichardo is hereby appointed as a member of the Human Relations 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 Zayn Afeef is hereby appointed as a student member of the Human Relations Commission, for a term that will expire on August 31, 2023.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-221 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 73 MUNICIPAL DIVISION, ELGIN PUBLIC WORKS CHAPTER

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

Resolution No. 22-221

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 73 MUNICIPAL DIVISION, ELGIN PUBLIC WORKS CHAPTER

WHEREAS, representatives of the City of Elgin and representatives of the Service Employees International Union, Local 73 Municipal Division, Elgin Public Works Chapter (the “Union”) have met and discussed wages, fringe benefits and other working conditions; and

WHEREAS, said representatives submitted for review and approval by the City Council an agreement pertaining such matters dated July 13, 2022 which the City Council approved pursuant to Resolution No. 22-124; and

WHEREAS, the City and the Union have determined that it is necessary and appropriate to enter into an amended agreement which will supersede and replace the previous agreement entered into by the parties.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Resolution No. 22-124, previously adopted by the City Council on July 13, 2022, be and is hereby repealed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby approves the proposed amended agreement between the City of Elgin and the Service Employees International Union, Local 73 Municipal Division, Elgin Public Works Chapter, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute said Amended Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

ORDINANCE G64-22 PASSED AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. G32-22 ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEE GROUP OF THE CITY OF ELGIN

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

Ordinance No. G64-22

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. G32-22 ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEE GROUP OF THE CITY OF ELGIN

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has heretofore ratified and approved a negotiated settlement reached by the City of Elgin and the Service Employees International Union Local 73 Municipal Division, Elgin Public Works Chapter, also commonly known as the Public Services Employee Group, pursuant to an Amended Collective Bargaining Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the term of the Amended Collective Bargaining Agreement now runs through December 31, 2024, and it is therefore necessary and appropriate to repeal Section 5 of Ordinance No. G32-22 which relates to a schedule of salary ranges for 2025.

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

Section 1. That Section 4 of Ordinance No. G32-22 which provides for salary ranges effective January 1, 2025, be and is hereby repealed.

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

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

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Passed: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Recorded: December 7, 2022

Published: December 7, 2022

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 22-222 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL #73 CLERICAL/TECHNICAL GROUP

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

Resolution No. 22-222

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL #73 CLERICAL/TECHNICAL GROUP

WHEREAS, representatives of the City of Elgin and representatives of the Service Employees International Union Local #73 Clerical/Technical Group have met and discussed wages, fringe benefits and other working conditions; and

WHEREAS, said representatives have submitted for review and approval by the City Council an agreement pertaining to such matters; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed said agreement and finds that it is fair and equitable for the City of Elgin and employees covered by it.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby approves the proposed agreement between the City of Elgin and the Service Employees International Union Local #73 Clerical/Technical Group, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Adopted: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

ORDINANCE G65-22 PASSED ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CLERICAL TECHNICAL GROUP SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ELGIN

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

Ordinance No. G65-22

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PAY PLAN FOR THE CLERICAL TECHNICAL GROUP SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ELGIN

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has heretofore ratified and approved a negotiated settlement reached by the City of Elgin and the Clerical Technical Group Service Employees International Union Local 73, also commonly known as the Clerical Technical Group Service Employees; and

WHEREAS, such negotiated settlement includes wages for 2022-2024 and it is therefore necessary to implement a new salary plan for such Clerical Technical Group Service Employees.

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

Section 1. That effective and retroactive to January 1, 2022, there is hereby established the following schedule of standard hourly, annual and monthly salary ranges for the Clerical Technical Group Service Employees.

Section 2. That effective January 1, 2023, there is hereby established the following schedule of standard hourly, annual and monthly salary ranges for the Clerical Technical Group Service Employees.

Section 3. That effective January 1, 2024, there is hereby established the following schedule of standard hourly, annual and monthly salary ranges for the Clerical Technical Group Service Employees.

Section 4. That all ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.

Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage in the manner provided by law.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: December 7, 2022

Passed: December 7, 2022

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Recorded: December 7, 2022

Published: December 7, 2022

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE

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

Disbursement Report

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.

ADJOURNMENT

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

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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