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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
July 9, 2008
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:05 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 Steffen, to approve the
minutes of the June 25, 2008, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Change Order No. 4 to Contract with Lamp, Inc. for Construction
Management Services for Fire Station 7
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powers, to authorize
Change Order No. 4 to the contract with Lamp, Inc. in the amount of $62,326 for construction
management services for Fire Station 7. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa,
Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Co-Sponsorship Agreement with the Downtown Neighborhood
Association for the Elgin Cycling Classic Bike Race
Councilmember Powers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to approve a co-
sponsorship agreement with the Downtown Neighborhood Association for a not to exceed
amount of $25,461 in financial and in-kind support to organize and conduct the Elgin Cycling
Classic Bike Race on Sunday, August 3, 2008.
Councilmember Walters asked where the race will be held. Councilmember Steffen answered
that it would be in the Lord’s Park area.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Walters, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None. Councilmember Steffen abstained due to conflict.
Consideration of OSLAD Grant Application through the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources for Park Improvements at Illinois-Hammond Park
Councilmember Figueroa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powers, to approve
OSLAD’s grant application through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to assist with
the development of City-owned property at Illinois and Hammond Streets. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen, Walters, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
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Consideration of Purchase of Service Agreement with Public Action to Deliver Shelter
(PADS) for Operating Expenses
Councilmember Walters made a motion, seconded by councilmember Powers, to approve the
purchase of service agreement with Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) in the amount of
$30,400 to be used solely for operating expenses, including site coordinator salary expenses.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers, Steffen,
Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Walters commented that the audience for the 4th of July parade was estimated to
be the largest in its history. He thanked all those who attended.
Announcements from Staff
Sue Olafson announced upcoming City events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Figueroa, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Figueroa, Gilliam, Kaptain, Powers,
Steffen, Walters, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
s/ Diane Robertson July 23, 2008
Diane Robertson, City Clerk Date Approved