HomeMy WebLinkAboutb - January 23, 2019 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING January 23, 2019
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 Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2019, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Councilmember Steffen abstained.
Consideration of Sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds to Finance Utility Fund Capital Projects
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to authorize the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019 in the amount of $9,310,000 in
order to provide funding to finance the improvement of underground utilities. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Acceptance of a Plat of Easement for Stormwater Management Purposes within the Site Located at 970 East Chicago Street
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to approve the acceptance of the plat of easement for stormwater management purposes within the site located
at 970 E. Chicago Street in order to fulfill the City’s obligation to maintain reliable infrastructure
for serving businesses and residents. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon,
Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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January 23, 2019
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Consideration of Professional Services Agreement with Burns & McDonnell for
Construction Engineering Services for the 2019 Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation –
Gertrude/Jewett
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the
agreement with Burns & McDonnell in the amount of $418,214 for the 2019 Neighborhood
Street Rehabilitation – Gertrude/Jewett in order to provide professional engineering construction
services for utility upgrades and pavement rehabilitation. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Agreement with Advocate Sherman for Pre-Placement Physicals for Management, Public Services and Police Departments
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to award a contract
to Advocate Sherman Hospital in the amount of $30,000 to ensure the clearance for pre-
placement drug testing, the physical capabilities and safety of newly hired management, public services employees and police officers through medical examinations and other medical services.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Economic Incentive Agreement with Biggers Motors, Inc., d/b/a Biggers Mazda
There was discussion regarding the terms of the agreement and the competition for this business.
Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the
economic incentive agreement with Biggers Motors, Inc. which generates additional sales tax
revenue for the City from new and used motor vehicle sales by encouraging Biggers Motors, Inc.
to retain its Mazda automobile dealership franchise on East Chicago Street. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Martinez thanked Public Works staff for all their hard work in keeping the roads
safe.
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Announcements from Staff
Molly Center, Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office, announced upcoming city events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Dixon 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.
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
Selection of a Person to Fill a Public Office, Including a Vacancy in a Public
Office, When the Public Body is Given Power to Appoint Under Law or Ordinance, or the Discipline, Performance or Removal of the Occupant of a
Public Office, When the Public Body is Given Power to Remove the Occupant
Under Law or Ordinance - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(3) of the Open
Meetings Act
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 6:13 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis February 13, 2019
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved