HomeMy WebLinkAboutt - October 25, 2017 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING October 25, 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 Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve the
minutes of the September 16, 2017, special meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
minutes of the September 27, 2017, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Proposed Ordinance Providing for Public Safety Employee Benefits Act
Administrative Procedures
There was discussion regarding formalizing this administrative process. Councilmember Dunne
stated concerns regarding not asking the police and fire employee groups for their input.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
proposed ordinance and administrative procedure contained therein to ensure that applications
for Public Safety Employee Benefits Act Administrative benefits are considered through a fair
and efficient method. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Dunne.
Consideration of Purchase from SPSVAR, LLC of IBM iSeries Power 8 Server
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the
purchase of a new IBM iSeries Power 8 server from SPSVAR, LLC in the amount of $27,500 to
replace functionally obsolete production server equipment to improve system operation and
support. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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October 25, 2017
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Consideration of Acceptance of the Illinois Department of Transportation Sustained
Traffic Enforcement Program Grant for Occupant Protection and Impaired Driving
Enforcement
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve an
agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation to accept grant award in the amount of
$94,323 that will provide funds for occupant protection and impaired driving enforcement.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Dunne wished former City Clerk, Loni Mecum, a happy 75th birthday.
Councilmember Steffen announced the dates and times for the Douglas Avenue Haunted House.
Councilmember Rauschenberger congratulated city staff on another successful Nightmare on
Chicago Street event.
Announcements from Staff
Molly Center, Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office, announced upcoming city
events.
City Manager Kozal announced that the city received a AAA bond rating from Fitch Ratings.
He congratulated the council and the chief financial officer, Debra Nawrocki, for their continued
finical stewardship.
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.
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Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the Public Body – Exempt
Under Section 120/2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act
The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis November 8, 2017
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved