HomeMy WebLinkAboutu - November 16, 2016 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING November 16, 2016
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 5:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen (at 5:30 p.m.), and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: Councilmember
Prigge.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
minutes of the November 2, 2016, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Mayor Kaptain.
Nays: None.
2017 Budget Discussion
City Manager Kozal reviewed the upcoming meetings and the topics to be discussed.
Central Area TIF Fund
City Manager Kozal reviewed the revenues and expenditures of the Central Area TIF (Tax
Increment Financing) Fund. He highlighted strategic initiatives such as the Tower Building
project and the Chicago Street Sewer Separation.
There was discussion regarding the maintenance of parking decks, bridge replacements, and
completed streetscape and infrastructure projects.
Route 20 TIF Fund
Laura Valdez Wilson, Management Analyst, reviewed the Route 20 TIF (Tax Increment
Financing) Fund. She highlighted the history and the location of the TIF. The Route 20 TIF
area includes the former Elgin Mental Health Property. The building located at 600 S. State
Street is being considered for renovation and use by local human services organizations. The
estimated cost for renovation of the space and resurfacing the street would be $575,000.
Previously the various groups stated a need for consolidating office space and services.
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Utility Fund
Debra Nawrocki, Chief Financial Officer, reviewed the revenues and expenditures for the Utility
Fund. Revenues for the fund are made up of charges for services and sale of commodities. The
proposed budget included an increase of 4% for water fees and 9% for sewer fees.
Ms. Nawrocki noted that there would be no new debt issued and the interceptor fees were being
removed from the 2017 proposed budget. Also being proposed were three new positions for
employment at the Airlite Water Treatment plant.
There was discussion regarding staffing changes and the impact on site restoration work. Also
discussed were the interceptor fees, the fee changes and the reserve levels.
Consideration of Trial to Remove Odd/Even Parking on Porter Street between Laurel and
Park Streets
Aaron Cosentino, Senior Management Analyst, provided an overview of the parking issues and
the steps taken to work with residents to reach a solution.
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
trial to remove odd/even parking on Porter Street between Laurel and Park Streets. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Gavin commented on the recent ground breaking at Sherman Hospital. He
noted the state of the art equipment that would be located there and looked forward to having
other medical advances at this location.
Councilmember Dunne thanked those residents that participated in the Veterans Day Events.
He also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Announcements from Staff
Laura Valdez-Wilson, Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office, announced upcoming
city events.
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Adjournment
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adjourn. Upon
a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis December 7, 2016
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved