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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
January 11, 1012
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 6:03 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dunne, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen,
and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: Councilmember Gilliam.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to approve the
minutes of the, December 21, 2011, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Agreement with Carlucci Hospitality for Management Oversight, Labor
and Other Operational Expenses at Porter’s Pub
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to remove the item
from the table for consideration at tonight’s meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for adoption by the City Council.
Consideration of Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois for 2012-2013 Health
Insurance Program
A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for adoption by the City Council.
First Public Hearing for the 2012-2013 Community Development Block Grant Program
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing open at 6:05 p.m.
Marc Mylott, Community Development Director, provided a background regarding the process
of awarding the grants for this program. He also noted that this was the first hearing of the
process and currently there were ten proposals with two being from the City.
After Mayor Kaptain asked the audience for any further applications or comments, he declared
the public hearing closed at 6:09 p.m.
Committee of the Whole
January 11, 2012
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Consideration of 2001A, 2003A, 2004A, 2004B and 2005B General Obligation Bond
Refunding
Mayor Kaptain commended the staff for their efforts to reduce the costs related to the General
Obligation Bonds.
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to approve the
refunding of the above mentioned General Obligation Bonds in order to reduce the cost of
financing capital projects. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Moeller,
Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Change Order No. 1 and Final with Landmark Contractors for the 2009
Central Business District Streetscape Project (Phase III) ($159,307)
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to approve
Change Order No. 1 and final contract with Landmark Contractors in the amount of $159,307 for
the 2009 Central Business District Streetscape Project (Phase III). Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Change Order No. 1 and Final with Landmark Contractors for the 2010
Central Business District Streetscape Project (Phase IV)
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to approve
Change Order No. 1 and final contract with Landmark Contractors in the amount of $153,612 the
2010 Central Business District Streetscape Project (Phase IV). Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Naming of Public Parks in the Waterford Subdivision
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to provide official
names for two new parks located in the Waterford Subdivision. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
None.
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January 11, 2012
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Announcements from Staff
Cherie Murphy, Assistant to the City Manager for Community Engagement, announced
upcoming city events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen to adjourn and go
into the Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following matters. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain.
Nays: None.
Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal
of Specific Employees of the Public Body - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(1) 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
Pending, Probable or Imminent Litigation - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(11) of
the Open Meetings Act
The meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis January 25, 2012
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved