HomeMy WebLinkAboutb - January 24, 2018 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING January 24, 2018
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 Steffen, to approve the
minutes of the January 10, 2018, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain.
Nays: None.
Consideration of Acceptance of Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Victims of
Crime Act Law Enforcement/Prosecution/CASA Victim Assistance Grant for Three Full-
Time Case Manager Positions
There was discussion regarding the expansion of services, the length of the grant and the
potential impacts on the social services staff.
The objective is to continue to offer domestic violence support services to the community while
expanding support services to victims of other crimes. A resolution was presented at the Council
meeting for adoption by the City Council.
Diversity and Inclusion Presentation
The City contracted with Relationships Matter Now, LLC in spring 2017 to refocus the City’s
work in diversity and inclusion. Denise Barreto, Managing Partner of Relationships Matter Now,
LLC, presented an update of the refocused diversity and inclusion efforts. Ms. Barreto outlined
the framework to work toward the goals: continue building a diverse workforce and drive
workplace inclusion; deliver superior programs and services to all segments of the community,
and monitor and manage supplier diversity. A copy of the presentation is available in the City
Clerk’s office.
There was discussion regarding the employee survey and focus groups, including ideas for
increased participation and the timeline to provide follow up to the employees. Also discussed
were the next steps and the city council’s role in the process.
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Adjourn to the City Council Meeting
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adjourn and go
into the City Council meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne,
Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Reconvene
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to reconvene the
Committee of the Whole meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne,
Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Cultural Arts Commission 2018 Grant Award Recommendations
There was discussion about the selection process of the recipients. Councilmember Shaw raised
concerns about providing the Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) a grant. There was discussion
regarding the ESO application and how the grant funds would be used.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
funding of the grant awards in the amount of $50,000 to support arts programming, in the
community. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Shaw.
Consideration of Agreement with WBK Engineering, LLC for Road Maintenance Program
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
agreement with WBK Engineering, LLC in the amount of $149,950 to effectively manage
maintenance programs. 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 announced the upcoming fundraiser for PADS Homeless Shelter on
February 3, 2018.
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Announcements from Staff
Police Chief Swoboda provided a review of recently released crime statistics and noted there was
again a decrease in serious crimes. The Chief credited the department’s innovative programs and
the community involvement for this reduction.
Molly Center, Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office, announced upcoming city
events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis February 14, 2018
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved