HomeMy WebLinkAbouti - May 9, 2018 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING May 9, 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
(6:18 p.m.), Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the
minutes of the April 25, 2018, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
Waste Management Recycle Often Recycle Right (RORR) Program Update
Vaughn Kuerschner, Waste Management, presented an update of the RORR Program. The
educational program, through efforts of residents and the partnership and support of the City, has
significantly reduced recycling contamination in residential areas. Mr. Kuerschner noted that the
rate of contamination dropped from 42% to 16% due to the RORR program.
There was discussion regarding efforts to further decrease recycling contamination and the most
common items that cause the contamination. Also discussed was the spring clean-up services
and the impact the weather had on this year’s program.
Consideration of Contract with the Kane County Child Advocacy Center for Services
Relating to the Investigation of Sensitive Crimes Involving Children
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
contract with the Kane County Child Advocacy Center in the amount of $35,000 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.
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Consideration of Resolution Approving Selected Recipients for the 2018 Historic
Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to approve four
recipients to participate in the 50/50 component and three recipients to participate in the 75/25
component of the Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program in the amount of $104,073
for exterior rehabilitation and restoration work to their residential properties. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Agreement with Trotter and Associates, Inc. for Design Engineering
Services and Construction Engineering Services Regarding the 2018 Collector Street
Resurfacing Program and Sanitary Sewer Lining Program
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to enter into an
agreement with Trotter and Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $342,150 to analyze,
design, and prepare construction documents for the resurfacing of various collector streets and
for the lining of sanitary sewer locations included in the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Gavin thanked Barb Keselica and staff for making I-Fest a success. He noted
that the Lt. Governor was impressed with the event and the community.
Councilmember Martinez commented on the Latino Film Festival and the Lt. Governor’s
attendance. She also noted that the Sports Complex hosted two large tournaments, soccer and
baseball, that brought close to 200 teams and their families to the city for the weekend. She also
thanked Katie Thrun and Public Works for the efforts to clean-up the city’s right of ways.
Councilmember Rauschenberger thanked all that were involved in showcasing the city’s
diversity through events such as I-Fest and Cinco de Mayo.
Councilmember Dunne invited the public to attend the Firefighter Memorial service to be held
on May 12, 2018, at the Fire Barn Museum on St. Charles Street.
Councilmember Powell thanked the Downtown Neighborhood Association for the Cinco de
Mayo event. Also, she noted the successful Strawberry Festival held at Bethlehem Church
which is a fundraiser for the youth mission. Ms. Powell also thanked Waste Management for
their presentation and efforts to make the city a leader in recycling.
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Announcements from Staff
Karina Nava, Management Fellow in the City Manager’s Office, announced upcoming city
events.
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.
The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis May 23, 2018
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved