HomeMy WebLinkAboutl - June 22, 2016 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING June 22, 2016
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 6:00 p.m.
in the Heritage Ballroom located at The Centre, 100 Symphony Way. Present: Councilmembers
Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain.
Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
minutes of the June 8, 2016 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, 2016
through June 30, 2017
A resolution will be presented at tonight's Council meeting for adoption by the City Council.
Presentation by Julia McClendon, Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA
Ms. McClendon provided a brief history of the location and the types of services that are offered
by the YWCA. She also shared a video to show the progress of two projects, allowing for an
expansion of the childcare offerings at the YWCA of Elgin.
There was a discussion regarding the state budget crisis and its impact on services, grant
opportunities, and the need for volunteers.
Consideration of Designation of Trout Park River’s Edge as an Illinois Land and Water
Reserve
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to remove the item
from the table for consideration. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin,
Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Steve Byers, from the Illinois Nature Preserve Commission, provide a presentation regarding the
subject property. A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s office. There was
discussion regarding easements and long term maintenance.
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Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to approve
designating Trout Park River’s Edge as an Illinois Land and Water Reserve in order to protect
the natural resources. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Prigge reminded residents about the upcoming clean-up day being held on June
25th at the Waste Management facility on Gifford Road.
Councilmember Gavin congratulated the Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Director
of Marketing, Krisilee Murphy, who was recently listed on the Bad Consulting’s list of the 100
most influential tourism professionals on Twitter.
Councilmember Shaw emphasized the electronics portion of the June 25, 2016 upcoming clean-
up day event at the Waste Management facility on Gifford Road. Elgin residents can dispose of
unlimited items, including two TVs for $20.00.
Mayor Kaptain noted the Police Department’s work this summer with the Kids United program.
He also mentioned the department’s efforts in obtaining a bike for a young resident who they met
during a recent Walk with the Mayor in the Buena Vista neighborhood.
Announcements from Staff
Laura Valdez-Wilson, Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office, announced upcoming
city events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adjourn. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis July 13, 2016
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved