Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings – July 12, 2023
01:13Public Comments
02:08Special Presentations and Reports A. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Overview Including Lords Park Family Aquatic Center Community Outreach Responses Objective: Parks and Recreation Director Maria Cumpata and SmithGroup consultant J Blue are providing an overview of the parks and recreation master plan, with Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Barb Keselica separately presenting on the responses generated from the focused community outreach relating to the Lords Park Family Aquatic Center.
02:15Adjournment to Regular Council Meeting
01:51:25Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. July 26, 2023 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Minutes of Previous Meetings – June 28, 2023 Communications - None
01:54:15Public Comments
01:59:56Bids – 1. 23-043 Repairing and Resurfacing Various Basketball and Tennis Courts ($98,400)
02:04:53Other Business (O) 1. Resolution Ratifying the Execution of an Agreement with Chicago Drone Light Show, Inc. for a Drone Show in Connection with the End of Summer Bash at Festival Park
02:05:332. Resolution Ratifying the Acceptance of a Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG)
02:06:083. Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Sales Agreement with the Somonauk Community Fire Protection District for the Sale of Surplus Emergency Portable Radios
02:06:344. Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Sales Agreement with the Kirkland Community Fire District for the Sale of Surplus Emergency Portable Radios
02:07:065. Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Sales Agreement with the Lee Fire Protection District for the Sale of Surplus Emergency Portable Radios
02:07:376. Ordinance Amending Section 5.06.020 of the Elgin Municipal Code Entitled “Change Orders”
02:08:03*Consent Agenda (C) 1. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment Agreement No. 3 with Strand Associates, Inc. for Professional Services in Connection with Various Utility Division Projects 2. Resolution Approving Settlements of Certain Workers’ Compensation Cases 3. Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use for a Planned Development in the AB Area Business District and ARC Arterial Road Corridor Overlay District with Certain Departures from the Elgin Zoning Ordinance (1725 N. State Street) 4. Ordinance Amending Title 19 of the Elgin Municipal Code Entitled “Zoning” to Create Regulations for Brew Pubs 5. Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code Entitled “Alcoholic Liquor Dealers” to Amend the Number of Certain Available Liquor License Classifications
02:08:37Miscellaneous Business (M) 1. Boards and Commissions Minutes a. E-911 Board, June 15, 2023 b. Fire Pension Board, January 18, 2023 c. Liquor Commission, May 10, 2023 d. Planning & Zoning Commission, June 5, 2023 e. Sustainability Commission, June 13, 2023 f. Committee of the Whole, June 28, 2023 2. Various Reports a. Sales Tax Revenue b. Local Sales Tax Revenue c. Income Tax Revenue d. State Use Tax Revenue e. Telecommunication Tax Revenue f. Cannabis Revenue g. Video Gaming Revenue h. Riverboat Revenue 3. Disbursement Report
02:08:55Announcements Next Committee of the Whole Meeting, Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers Next Regular Meeting of the Elgin City Council, Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers Adjournment
02:09:21Reconvene the Committee of the Whole Meeting
02:09:59Initiatives and Other Items B. Acceptance of Public Improvements and Easement within Site Located at 825 S. Randall Road (Menard, Inc.) ($618 estimated five-year maintenance cost) Objective: Fulfill the city’s obligation to maintain reliable infrastructure for serving businesses and residents.
02:10:18C. Sidewalk Easement Acceptance on Lots 264, 265 and 267 within the Highland Woods Neighborhood H Subdivision (No Cost) Objective: Fulfill the city’s obligation to maintain reliable infrastructure for serving businesses and residents.
02:11:08D. Millennium Park Playground Replacement Equipment ($137,783) Objective: Purchase the playground structure and fitness equipment for the Millennium Park rehabilitation.
02:12:00E. Resolution Authorizing Filing of Application for an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant for the Rehabilitation of Summerhill Park (No Cost) Objective: Rehabilitate Summerhill Park on the city’s east side using an OSLAD grant to offset fifty percent of the project’s cost.
02:13:10F. Ordinance Prohibiting Sale or Delivery of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Products Within the City (No Cost) Objective: Provide the police department with enforcement measures to curb the proliferation of synthetically derived psychoactive substances containing THC.
02:14:17G. ICOR Technology, Inc. Mini-CALIBER Robot Purchase ($68,370) Objective: Replace and upgrade current robotic equipment to ensure the availability of lifesaving options for officers to utilize during emergency situations.
02:44:22H. Agreement with School District U-46 for the Continuation of School Resource Officers ($545,662) Objective: Provide a police presence within U-46 schools to promote student and staff safety and security.
02:46:11I. School Crossing Guards Agreement with Andy Frain Services ($156,059) Objective: Provide school crossing guards at eleven locations in the city that are currently being staffed by police department personnel.
02:49:34J. Action Plan to Complete Strategic Plan and for City Council and City Manager Goals (Councilmembers Steffen and Rauschenberger)
02:54:01Announcements from Council Announcements from Staff Adjournment
03:10:54Executive Session K. Discussion of Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed Under This Act - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(21) of the Open Meetings Act L. Collective Bargaining Issues or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for One or More Classes of Employees – Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(2) of the Open Meetings Act
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