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HomeMy WebLinkAboutn - July 25, 2012 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING July 25, 2012 The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None. Approval of Minutes Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the minutes of the, July 11, 2012, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Website Presentation Karla Persky, Multimedia Production Specialist, and Laurie Faith Gibson, a representative of The Gibson Group, unveiled the newly design city website. They highlighted the new features and gave a tour of the site. A copy of the presentation is on file for review in the City Clerk’s office. There was discussion regarding the functionality of the site, how content is to be managed, the cost of the redesign and the navigation features. City Council Strategic Planning Report Update City Manager Sean Stegall presented an update on the strategic planning process including the framework for an advisory committee. A copy of the presentation is on file for review in the City Clerk’s office. There was discussion regarding the makeup of the advisory committee and what measures should be taken to fill the at-large positions. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to the Engineering Services Agreement with Collins Engineers, Inc. for the 2012 and 2013 Bridge Inspection Program Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Collins Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $68,258 for the 2012/2013 Bridge Inspection Program to ensure the city’s bridge infrastructure is safe, properly inventoried, and in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Committee of the Whole July 25, 2012 Page 2 Consideration of Acceptance of Water Main Improvements within the Bowes Creek Country Club Golf Course Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to accept water main improvements within Bowes Creek Country Club Golf Course in the amount of $2,552 estimated five year maintenance cost to fulfill the city’s obligation to maintain reliable infrastructure for serving businesses and residents in the city. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Baxter and Woodman for the 2007- 2013 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Phase II Storm Water Permit Program Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Baxter and Woodman for the 2007-2013 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Phase II Storm Water Permit Program in the amount of $110,497 to provide the engineering required to maintain compliance with the federally mandated National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Phase II Storm Water permit program. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Moeller abstained. Consideration of Agreement with Slough Creek Joint Venture for the Purchase of Certified Wetland Credits for the South Street Extension Project Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve an agreement with Slough Creek Joint Venture in the amount of $31,000 for the purchase of certified wetland credits for the South Street Extension Project to satisfy the conditions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit required in order to construct the South Street Extension Project. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Remote Currency Manager and CompuSafe Service Agreements with Fifth Third Bank and Brinks Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve an agreement with Fifth Third Bank and Brinks Incorporated for the annual operational cost of $30,000 for remote currency manager and CompuSafe in order to implement initiatives to safeguard daily deposits at city facilities and realize immediate bank credit of collected funds. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Committee of the Whole July 25, 2012 Page 3 Consideration of Resolution Supporting an Amendment to the Illinois Video Gaming Act to Provide Municipalities Additional Authority to Regulate and Distinguish Between Authorized Licensed Establishments Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gilliam, to approve a resolution to provide expression of support concerning an amendment to the Illinois Video Gaming Act to provide municipalities’ additional authority to regulate and distinguish between authorized licensed establishments. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Economic Incentive Agreement with Pancor Construction and Development, LLC There was discussion regarding the length of the lease, the cost of the Incentis study, the data the study contained and the types of jobs that would be created. Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to enter into an economic incentive agreement with Pancor Construction and Development, LLC in order to induce the construction of a 45,000 square foot research lab, office space and warehouse facility for Amano Enzymes, Inc. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Announcements from Council Councilmember Moeller noted the public input options for the Chicago Street Task Force including upcoming public meetings and locations of kiosks. Councilmember Steffen announced the upcoming Kiwanis barbeque on August 18th featuring Fay’s Barbeque. He also congratulated Marc Moeller on becoming the Illinois State Champion in bike road racing. Councilmember Dunne asked if staff could present information on water usage this summer in light of the area’s drought conditions. Announcements from Staff Aaron Cosentino, Management Analyst, announced upcoming city events. Committee of the Whole July 25, 2012 Page 4 Adjournment Councilmember Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moeller, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gilliam, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. s/ Kimberly Dewis August 8, 2012 Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved