HomeMy WebLinkAboutr - September 26, 2018 COWCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
September 26, 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, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
minutes of the September 12, 2018, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Renewal of Liability, Crime and Workers' Compensation Insurance
Programs for the Period October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019
A resolution will be presented at the City Council meeting for adoption in order to protect the
City's financial resources and provide liability, crime and workers' compensation insurance.
Consideration of Engineering Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for Drainage Study at 1465
Royal Boulevard
A resolution will be presented at the City Council meeting for adoption in order to investigate
existing drainage conditions and provide potential alternatives to reduce or alleviate flooding at
the intersection of Royal Boulevard and Adeline Avenue.
Consideration of Illinois Department of Transportation Sustained Traffic Enforcement
Program Grant for Occupant Protection and Impaired Driving Enforcement
A resolution will be presented at the City Council meeting for adoption in order to partner with
the Illinois Department of Transportation to continue to provide safer roadways through
occupant protection and impaired driving enforcement.
Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Presentation
Krisilee Murphy, Executive Director of the Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau,
presented the 2018-2019 marketing plan for the Bureau. A copy of the presentation is on file in
the City Clerk's office. Ms. Murphy highlighted the Bureau's economic impact, the new
website, their digital media campaign, and the increase to hotel occupancy rates.
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There was discussion regarding the Bureau's goals, reaching other markets beyond sports
tournaments, and partnerships with other local agencies such as the Chamber of Commerce and
the Downtown Neighborhood Association.
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, Gavin,
Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Reconvene
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to reconvene the
Committee of the Whole meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin,
Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Public Hearing and Consideration of Naming of the "Edward Schock Centre of Elgin"
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing open.
Councilmember Powell noted what an advocate and leader former Mayor Schock was, as well as
his role in the development of the Centre of Elgin.
Councilmember Gavin provided his experiences on the city council with former Mayor Schock.
George Rawlinson stated he brought the idea to rename the Centre of Elgin forward and outlined
the reasons he felt it was appropriate to honor Edward Schock.
Mike Warren spoke about his service with former Mayor Schock and the vision he had to bring
amenities, like the Centre, to Elgin.
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing closed.
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve
moving forward with renaming the "Centre of Elgin" to the "Edward Schock Centre of Elgin" to
honor Edward Schock's leadership and extraordinary commitment to the community. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Consideration of Ride in Kane Program with Pace
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve
agreements to fund the City's contribution to the Ride in Kane Program in conjunction with
Pace in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon,
Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
None.
Announcements from Staff
Molly Center, Management Analyst in the City Manager's Office, announced upcoming city
events.
Adiournment
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, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Pending, Probable or Imminent Litigation Against, Affecting, or on Behalf of the
Public Body before a Court or Administrative Tribunal - Exempt Under Section
120/2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act
Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal
of Specific Employees of the Public Body - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(1) of
the Open Meetings Act
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis October 10, 2018
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved