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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
January 8, 2014
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 Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve the
minutes of the December 18, 2013, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Program Year 2014 Community Development Block Grant – First Public Hearing
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing open. Marc Mylott, Community Development
Director, provided a background on the Community Development Block Grant program and how
many applications had been received.
There were representatives from two of groups that made comments on the previously submitted
applications. There were no new applications submitted.
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing closed. Marc Mylott, Community Development
Director, outlined the timeline for the next steps in the approval process.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Powell thanked members of Public Works Department for all of their hard work
and efforts during the recent winter weather events.
Councilmember Dunne reminded citizens to use safe heating sources and noted that the Police
Department building is a warming center.
Councilmember Rauschenberger invited residents to attend a film festival, featuring the film
Forks Over Knives, being held at the Gail Borden Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on January 9th.
Mayor Kaptain noted two upcoming events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A prayer
breakfast would be held on Saturday, January 18th at Elgin Community College and on Sunday,
January 19th at 4:00 p.m. a program would be held at the Hemmens Cultural Center.
Committee of the Whole
January 8, 2014
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Announcements from Staff
Laura Valdez, Administrative Intern, announced upcoming city events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Moeller 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, Gavin, Moeller, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Pending, Probable or Imminent Litigation Against, Affecting, or on Behalf of the
Public Body Before a Court or Administrative Tribunal ‐ Exempt Under Section
120/2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act
The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis January 22, 2014
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved