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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
December 21, 2005
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:03 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor,
Walters and Mayor Schock. Absent: Councilmember Gilliam.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to approve the
minutes of the November 30, 2005, and December 7, 2005, regular meetings. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
Consideration of Assistance to the Housing Authority of Elgin to Repair the Emergency
Generator at 120 South State Street
A resolution will be presented at tonight’s Council meeting for adoption by the City Council.
Consideration of Bethesda Community Development Center community Development Block
Grant Sub-recipient Agreement
A resolution will be presented at tonight’s Council meeting for adoption by the City Council.
Consideration of an Amendment to Chapter 11.60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, Entitled
“Stopping, Standing and Parking”
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to approve the
amendment to Chapter 11.60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, Entitled “Stopping, Standing and
Parking” to update the specific sections detailed in the memo provided to Council. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Easement Agreement and Agreement to Grant Easement with MB Financial
Bank N.A. as Trustee for Extension of Sewer and Water Lines in the Northwest Expansion
Area
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to approve the
proposed easement agreement and agreement to grant an easement with MB Financial Bank as
trustee for the extension of sewer and water easements in the northwest expansion area. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
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Consideration of Engineering Services Agreement with Rezek, Henry, Meisenheimer and
Gende, Inc. for the 2006 Combined Sewer Separation Project
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to authorize the
City Manager to execute the agreement with Rezek, Henry, Meisenheimer, and Gende, Inc. for
design engineering for the completion of plans, specifications, and bid documents for the 2006
Combined Sewer Separation Project in the not to exceed amount of $211,670. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Sandor commended the Public Works Department for its snow removal efforts
during the early winter snow storms which began about three weeks ago. He stated that these
workers have to perform their regular duties in addition to the snow removal, so they are putting
in long hours. He asked that residents make their jobs a little easier by adhering to the “No
Parking” bans during and after snow falls and move their cars off the street so that the snowplow
trucks can clear the streets more quickly and thoroughly.
Adjournment
Councilmember Sandor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Kaptain, Rodgers, Sandor,
Walters and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
s/Dolonna Mecum January 11, 2005
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk Date Approved