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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2010
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Schock at 6:07 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen,
Warren, and Mayor Schock. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve the
minutes of the July 28, 2010, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for
Grant Writer Services
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Warren, to approve
Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for grant writer services.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren,
and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with TranSystems Corporation for
Grant Writer Services
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve the
Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with TranSystems Corporation for grant writer services.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren,
and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services for Neighborhood
Stabilization Program Home Buyer Counseling Services
Councilmember Warren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Kaptain, to approve the
agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services to provide homebuyer counseling services as
part of Elgin’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Councilmember Kaptain abstained due to a conflict of interest.
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Consideration of Agreement with BBK Motorsport for the Exchange of Two Police
Motorcycles for Two All-Terrain Vehicles
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to authorize the
exchange of two, used police motorcycles for two, new all-terrain vehicles; specifically,
Kawasaki Mule 4010 4x4’s. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam,
Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Consideration of Charge for IMRF Retiree Health Insurance Premium Billing
Councilmember Kaptain urged eligible IMRF employees to take advantage of this program, as he
has found it to be extremely easy to use and convenient. He highly recommends its use.
Councilmember Kaptain made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve a $25
per month charge for IMRF retirees who are billed by the city for their health insurance. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and
Mayor Schock. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Mayor Schock stated that he and City Manager Stegall had met with several residents regarding
flooding issues due to the heavy rainfall earlier in the week. He stated that the main complaint
that he heard from residents was their feeling of frustration at their inability to reach someone at
the City to solve the flooding issues they were experiencing. According to resident accounts
given to the Mayor, most of the residents received automated messages or they were routed to the
Police department’s non-emergency number because the flooding occurred after normal City
hours. Mayor Schock would like to explore the possibility of setting up an emergency hotline
that could then notify the correct department during a severe rain event and take residents
complaints and issues down for follow-up.
Councilmember Kaptain questioned whether the 311 System that is currently being developed by
City Staff would resolve the issue. City Manager Stegall stated that the system would be
available in July 2013 and would resolve the issues raised by residents. A case manager would
take the issue and work with the respective resident until the issue was resolved.
Announcements from Staff
Cherie Murphy, Marketing Officer, announced upcoming City events.
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Adjournment
Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adjourn and go
into the Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the matters outlined below. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Kaptain, Prigge, Steffen, Warren, and Mayor
Schock. Nays: None.
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
Discussion of Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed Under This Act - Exempt
Under Section 120/2(c)(21) of the Open Meetings Act
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
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
s/ Jennifer Quinton August 25, 2010
Jennifer Quinton, Deputy City Clerk Date Approved