HomeMy WebLinkAboutq - August 13, 2014 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING August 13, 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, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: Councilmember Steffen.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve the
minutes of the July 23, 2014, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
Consideration of Acceptance of Public Improvements within Providence Unit 2C
Subdivision
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the
acceptance of the public improvements for ownership and maintenance in Providence Unit 2C
Subdivision with an estimated five-year maintenance cost of $48,320 to fulfill the city’s
obligation to maintain reliable infrastructure for serving businesses and residents. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Agreement with Pulte Home Corporation Regarding the Completion and
Acceptance of Certain Public Improvements in Shadow Hill Subdivision Unit 4
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to enter into an
agreement with Pulte Home Corporation regarding the completion and acceptance of certain
public improvements in Shadow Hill Subdivision Unit 4 in order to provide residents with
reliable infrastructure. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Acceptance of the Illinois Department of Transportation “Local Alcohol
Program” Grant for Drunk Driving Enforcement
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation and to accept the grant award in the
amount of $12,570 to continue making the roadways safer by providing a high level of drunken
driving enforcement. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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August 13, 2014
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Consideration of Approval to Hold a Pet Services Expo
Aaron Cosentino, Senior Management Analyst, provided information on the proposed Pet
Services Expo. He indicated that it would be held in conjunction with the pet vaccination event
and would include pet related vendors.
Councilmember Prigge made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve and host
a Pet Services Expo for Elgin and surrounding residents. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Sole Source Agreement with Smith Ecological Systems for the Purchase of
One Lime Slaker and Two Lime Feeders at the Leo Nelson Riverside Water Treatment
Plant
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to award a contract
to Smith Ecological Systems in the amount of $188,593 for the purchase of one lime slaker and
two lime feeders to replace the aging equipment at the Leo Nelson Riverside Water Treatment
Plant to continue to provide the city with the ability to soften the water. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of City Support for the Ride in Kane Program with Pace
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to remove the
item from the table for consideration. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
There was discussion regarding the reasons behind the increase, the options to reduce the costs of
the program, how to implement any changes and the timing of the changes. There was discussion
about the study being conducted by Kane County with a grant from the RTA, including what data
would be collected and when it would be completed
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to partner with
Pace by contributing to the Ride in Kane program in the amount of $135,000 which provides
door-to-door transportation service for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and starting
on October 1, 2014 restrict the ride to medical, job related, grocery, and pharmacy until further
information is provided from the study Kane County is conducting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Prigge, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Announcements from Council
Councilmember Powell announced the Zombie 5K being held on Saturday October 25th to
benefit the Boys and Girls Club.
Councilmember Prigge announced a benefit for retired Sergeant Tom Linder to be held on
August 28th from 5p.m. – 7 p.m.
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 Shaw, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis August 27, 2014
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved