HomeMy WebLinkAboutz - December 18, 2013 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING December 18, 2013
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, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
minutes of the December 4, 2013, meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain.
Nays: None.
Consideration of Elgin Image Commission’s 2013 Recognition Awards
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
Elgin Image Commission’s 2013 Recognition Awards to recognize individuals with a connection
to Elgin who have attained local, regional, or national prominence. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of 75/25 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program Project
Approvals and Budget Reallocation to 50/50 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant
Program
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to award grants to
residential property owners located within the city’s historic districts for exterior rehabilitation
and restoration work on properties and reallocate excess program funds to satisfy greater
applicant demand in 50/50 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain: Councilmember Prigge.
Consideration of 50/50 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program Project
Approvals
Councilmember Moeller made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to award grants
to residential owners of historic landmark properties or properties within the city’s historic
districts for exterior rehabilitation and restoration work. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Consideration of Purchase of Wireless Vehicle Routers for Fire Apparatus
There was discussion regarding the annual costs associated with the wireless routers and if there
was adequate coverage throughout the city.
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to authorize the
purchase of wireless vehicle routers for fire apparatus from Utility Incorporated in the amount of
$36,659 in order to provide a secure and reliable high-speed mobile communications gateway, to
provide the fire department with situational awareness in order to successfully mitigate incidents.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Dunne abstained.
Consideration of Using Dais for COW Meetings
There was discussion regarding the tradition of the location of the meetings and the recent
security upgrades to the Council Chambers.
Councilmember Prigge made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to hold the
Committee of the Whole and the City Council meetings from the dais starting in January 2014.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Dunne wished all the residents a safe and happy holiday season.
Councilmember Shaw extended a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to residents and asked
that the community remember those in need during the holidays.
Councilmember Gavin provided data from the recent unemployment numbers. He also wished
residents a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilmember Rauschenberger reminded residents to support local businesses and shop local.
Announcements from Staff
Laura Valdez, Administrative Intern, announced upcoming city events.
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Adjournment
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis December 18, 2013
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved