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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
July 25, 2007
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:01 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers,
Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the
minutes of the July 11, 2007, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of an Environmental Engineering and Remediation Services Agreement
with Terracon Consulting Engineers and Scientists for 502 N. Grove Avenue
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Walters, to authorize a
contract with Terracon Consulting Engineers and Scientists in the amount of $89,221 for
environmental engineering and remediation services for 502 North Grove Avenue. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of a Sole Source Purchase from TOMCO Equipment Company of a
Replacement Carbon Dioxide Storage Tank
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to authorize the
sole source purchase from TOMCO Equipment Company of a carbon dioxide storage tank for
the Riverside Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $216,200. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
Consideration of an IEPA Grant for the Elgin Regional Park
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve
entering into an agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for a Section 319
grant in the amount of $48,000 to assist with the planning of the Elgin Regional Park. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of an Agreement with AT&T Global Services for High Speed Service
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to accept the
five year renewal agreement with AT& T Global Services and to pay a monthly invoice in the
amount of $784 plus applicable taxes to provide high capacity/speed connectivity lines between
the Emergency Communications Center and the four radio towers. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
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Consideration of an Amendment to Chapter 11 of the Elgin Municipal Code, Entitled
“Vehicles and Traffic”, as provided by the Neighborhood Services Committee
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve the
amendments to Chapter 11 “Vehicles and Traffic” as provided by the Neighborhood Services
Committee and outlined in the memo provided to Council. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
Announcements from Council - none
Announcements from Staff
Sue Olafson announced upcoming City events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to adjourn and go
into the Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following matters. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
Establishment of Reserves or Settlement of Claims as Provided in the Local
Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act - Exempt Under
Section 120/2(c)(12) of the Open Meetings Act
Selection of a Person to Fill a Vacant Office, Including a Vacancy in a Public
Office, When the Public Body is Given Power to Appoint Under Law or
Ordinance, or the Discipline, Performance or Removal of the Occupant of a
Public Office, When the Public Body is Given Power to Remove the Occupant
Under Law or Ordinance - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c) (3) of the Open
Meetings Act
Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the Public Body - Exempt Under Section
120/2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act
The meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
s/ Diane Robertson August 8, 2007
Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved