HomeMy WebLinkAbouth - April 26, 2017 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING April 26, 2017
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:05 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
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 April 12, 2017, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Councilmembers Dixon and Dunne abstained.
Consideration of Façade Improvement Grant at 19-21 Douglas Avenue
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve a
funding agreement in the amount of $26,075 for the property located at 19-21 Douglas Avenue
in order to provide financial assistance for a historically-appropriate, downtown façade
improvement. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
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 Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
contract with the Kane County Child Advocacy Center in the amount of $35,000 in order 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 Dixon,
Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
Consideration of Agreement with Natural Resource Technology, Inc. for Supplemental
Environmental Site Investigation Services at 464 McBride Street
There was discussion regarding the timing of the project, the cost for this property and others in
the area, and potential alternative sources of funding.
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Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to enter an
agreement with Natural Resource Technology, Inc. in the amount of $37,400 for supplemental
environmental site investigation services at the city-owned property at 464 McBride Street in
order to continue to process the property through the state's Site Remediation Program. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Renewal of Professional Services Agreement for Lobbyists Steven
Nemerovski and Lawrence Suffredin, Jr.
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
professional services agreement for lobbying services with Steven Nemerovski and Lawrence
Suffredin, Jr.in the amount of $25,000 in order to maximize the city’s influence in proposed
legislation and administrative regulations affecting municipal operations. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Annual Motor Fuel Tax Resolution
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve the
annual motor fuel tax resolution in the amount of $3,000,000 in order to provide funding for the
roadway maintenance programs utilizing proceeds from the Illinois Motor Fuel Tax Fund. Upon
a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Steffen announced the last home rugby match of the season which would be
held at Ellis Middle School on April 28, 2017.
Mayor Kaptain thanked residents that participated in the Earth Day Program held at the
Hawthorn Woods Nature Center. He also thanked Molly Center for her efforts to coordinate the
well-attended event.
Mayor Kaptain congratulated Luis Hinojosa, 71, on being the overall winner in the Raceway
Woods 5k Fun Run.
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Announcements from Staff
Molly Center, Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office, announced upcoming city
events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to adjourn. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis May 12, 2017
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved