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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
December 5, 2007
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, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers,
Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve the
minutes of the November 28, 2007, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
Chamber of Commerce Enhancing Elgin Presentation
Leo Nelson of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce introduced the Enhancing Elgin
Committee. The committee was formed in 2001, and Charles Falls, a member of the committee,
presented an overview of the project to date. Councilmember Powers raised several questions
regarding the project’s methodology and offered suggestions regarding future efforts.
Consideration of Agreement with Granicus, Inc. for Media Web Streaming of Public City
Meetings and other City Programming
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve a
contract with Granicus, Inc. for $16,827.50 with a monthly management charge of $760 for a
total of $25,947.50 for web stream hosting services. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to an Agreement with Bollinger, Lach & Associates for
the U.S. Route 20/Nesler Road Intersection Improvement Project
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to authorize
Amendment No. 1 with Bollinger, Lach & Associates in the amount of $23,611.30 for the U.S.
Route 20/Nesler Road Intersection Improvement Project. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock.
Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
None.
Committee of the Whole
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Announcements from Staff
Public Information Officer Sue Olafson announced upcoming City events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, 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.
Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their
representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more
classes of employees.
The meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
s/Diane Robertson December 19, 2007
Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved