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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
May 4, 2016
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 Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
minutes of the April 27, 2016, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None. Councilmember Shaw abstained.
Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Services Agreement with Burns and
McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. to Add Construction Engineering Services for the
West Pressure Zone Connectivity Project
A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for adoption by the City Council.
Consideration of Metro West Council of Government Membership Renewal for May 2016
to April 2017
There was discussion regarding the cost of the services provided and if there was an overlap with
other groups, lobbying efforts they provide, and coordination of regional issues such as traffic
and storm water.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
city’s annual membership renewal with the Metro West Council of Government in the amount of
$30,000 in order to maintain membership with a council of governments comprised of far west
suburban area municipalities organized to advance regional issues through intergovernmental
problem solving and cooperation. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne,
Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmembers Gavin,
Prigge, and Shaw.
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Consideration of Intergovernmental Agreement with Fox River Water Reclamation
District for the Fox Bluff Corporate Center Off-Site Sanitary Sewer
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to enter into an
intergovernmental agreement with Fox River Water Reclamation District (FRWRD) to transfer
ownership of the Fox Bluff Corporate Center off-site sanitary sewer and its easement to FRWRD
for permitting and maintenance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin,
Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Adopting an Ordinance to Approve the List of Selected Recipients to
Participate in the 2016 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program
There was discussion regarding the number of owner occupied applications and other funding
programs for home improvements.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve eight
recipients to participate in the 50/50 component and one recipient to participate in the 75/25
component of the Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program in the amount of $115,736
in order to increase the effectiveness of the use of historic grant program funds and award grants
to owners of historic landmark properties or those located within the city’s historic districts for
exterior rehabilitation and restoration work to their residential properties. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Dunne announced the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois would be hosting a
Cookies and Comedy fundraiser on May 12th at the Elgin Community College.
Councilmember Steffen stated the River Rats Rugby team would have their last home game May
5th at Abbott Field.
Mayor Kaptain announced that U-46 Ellis Middle School science teacher Holly Yee was named
the Kane County Educator of the Year.
Mayor Kaptain also noted that Fran Alft, wife of former Mayor Mike Alft, had passed away
earlier that day and on behalf of the city he expressed condolences to the Alft family.
Announcements from Staff
Laura Valdez-Wilson, Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office, announced upcoming
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city events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Gavin 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.
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 6:30 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis May 25, 2016
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved