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Home My WebLink Aboutn - June 25, 2014 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING June 25, 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, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None. Approval of Minutes Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2014, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Renewal of a Property Insurance Program for the Period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for adoption by the City Council. Alignment Education Presentation by Julie Schaid, ECC; Patrick Mogge, U-46; Sharon Bush, Grand Victoria Foundation and Cherie Murphy, City of Elgin Cherie Murphy, Patrick Mogge and Julie Schaid provided information regarding the Alignment Education concept. A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s office. There was discussion about the scope of the project, the long term goals, and the financial commitments from the partners. Hemmens Task Force Presentation by Clare Ollayos, Chairperson Hemmens Task Force Chairperson, Clare Ollayos provided an overview of the schedule of the Task Force meetings and their goals. Ride in Kane Program Update Dave Waden, Long Range Planner, provided a presentation on the Ride in Kane Program. A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s office. There was discussion regarding the increase in the request for funding, the parameters of the program for Elgin residents, and potential options to decrease the costs. Committee of the Whole June 25, 2014 Page 2 Police and Fire Board Update Police Chief Swoboda clarified the recommendations for updating the criteria for potential police applicants. In order to get the best candidates an applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, unless they are a veteran, a current Community Service Officer, a current Police Officer, or a Police Explorer participant for four years or more with sixty (60) hours of college credit. This would allow more people to apply/test and have credit for experience that is applicable to the position. Mary Camacho, Chair of the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners, explained the role of the commission and their interview process. It was noted that the Commission was supportive of three out of the four recommendations, but had concerns about the chiefs or their designees being appointed on the commission because of the time commitment involved. The Police Command staff asked the city council for feedback regarding the recommendations. The Council was in favor of the changes as outlined and suggested adding the Police and Fire Chiefs to the Board of Police and Fire Commission membership. Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to move forward with the recommendations allowing people with sixty (60) hours of college credit and the following experience to apply to become a police officer: a veteran, a current Community Service Officer, a current Police Officer, or a Police Explorer participant with four years experience and 400 hours of service. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Adjourn to the City Council Meeting Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to adjourn and go into the City Council meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. The meeting adjourned to the City Council meeting at 7:35 p.m. Reconvene Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to reconvene the Committee of the Whole meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Committee of the Whole June 25, 2014 Page 3 Consideration of Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC Authorizing the Co- Location of Additional Telecommunications Equipment on a Portion of the City Park Property at 750 Summit Street Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to allow the co- location of additional telecommunications equipment on an existing cellular communications tower on city property at 750 Summit Street resulting in additional lease revenues to the City in the amount of $24,000 a year. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Shaw abstained. Consideration of Agreement with PowerPhone for the Total Response Emergency Medical Dispatch System Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the purchase of PowerPhone in the amount of $85,615 funded by the Emergency Telephone Safety Board, to provide a unified protocol response system to handle emergency medical, fire, and police calls to improve the service provided and increase call handling efficiency. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Contract with the Kane County Child Advocacy Center for Services Relating to the Investigation of Sensitive Crimes Involving Children Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to approve a contract with the Kane County Child Advocacy Center in the amount of $35,000 to provide investigative and victim services for cases involving children who have been victimized by sexual or serious physical abuse. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Consideration of Renewal of Agreement with School District U-46 for the Continuation of the School Resource Officers There was a discussion regarding funding, the number of officers, which school utilized this program and the positive impact the program has on students. Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve an agreement with School District U-46 in the amount of $446,572 for officer salary reimbursement relating to providing a police presence within schools to promote student and staff safety and security. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Committee of the Whole June 25, 2014 Page 4 Announcements from Council Councilmember Dunne wished everyone a Happy and Safe 4th of July. Announcements from Staff Laura Valdez-Wilson, Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office, 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, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Establishment of Reserves or Settlement of Claims as Provided in the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(12) of the Open Meetings Act Selection of a Person to Fill a Public 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 The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. s/ Kimberly Dewis July 9, 2014 Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved