HomeMy WebLinkAboutp - August 9, 2017 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING August 9, 2017
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 Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the
minutes of the July 26, 2017, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain.
Nays: None.
4th of July Parade Report and Award Presentation
Barb Keselica, Special Events and Community Engagement Coordinator, provided a financial
and logistics report on this year’s 4th of July Parade. A copy of the presentation is on file in the
City Clerk’s Office. Parade committee members and staff presented awards to the first place
parade winners of each category judged at the parade. There was discussion regarding the route
of the parade.
Flooding in Areas with Rural Cross-Sections Presentation
Department of Neighborhood Services Director Colby Basham presented information regarding
overland flooding in areas of the city lacking curbs and gutters which are commonly referred to
as a "rural cross-section”. A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. Mr.
Basham provided historical information regarding how these areas came to be within the city
limits. He also described the process and cost of special assessments should these areas choose
to change their storm water drainage system.
There was discussion regarding special assessments and the maintenance of the drainage
easements.
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Consideration of Victim of Crimes Act Funding to Extend Grant Funding from the Illinois
Criminal Justice Information Authority Law Enforcement and Prosecutor-Based Victim
Assistance Program through December 31, 2017
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dunne, to approve the
extension of funds granted by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority to support the
domestic violence case managers and the Social Work Bilingual Interventionist with the
recommended extended amount of $30,203 and a local matching contribution of $7,551 of in-
kind services until December 31, 2017. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon,
Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
Consideration of Agreement with Stryker Corporation for Mechanical Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation Devices
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to authorize the
purchase from Stryker Corporation of mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices and
supplies in the amount of $79,200 to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fire department
members to assist with cardiac arrest patients. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None. Councilmember Dunne abstained.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Steffen announced the upcoming Kiwanis 58th Annual BBQ dinner being held
on August 19, 2017, at Sherman Hospital.
Councilmember Dunne reminded residents that the City Council would be holding a Special
Committee of the Whole on Saturday August 12, 2017, at the Hemmens Cultural Arts Center.
Announcements from Staff
Molly Center, 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 and go
into the Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following matters. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Discussion of Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed Under This Act - Exempt
Under Section 120/2(c)(21) of the Open Meetings Act.
The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis August 23, 2017
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved