HomeMy WebLinkAboutd - February 26, 2020 COWCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
February 26, 2020
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, Lopez (attended
electronically), Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent:
Councilmember Martinez.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
minutes of the February 12, 2020, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Amendment No. 1 to En2ineerin2 Services Agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to add
Construction En2ineerin2 Services for the Civic Center Plaza Water Main Improvements
A resolution was presented at the Council meeting for adoption by the City Council to provide
professional engineering construction services for water main construction in order to improve
the City's infrastructure.
Consideration of 2020 Property Tax Abatement
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the
provided information to adopt the annual ordinances abating taxes for the property tax levy.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Powell, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Acceptance of the Plat of Easement and Vacation of Existing Plat of Easement at 848 Summit
Street
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to accept the Plat of
Easement and Vacation of existing Plat of Easement at 848 Summit Street to fulfill the City's
obligation to maintain reliable infrastructure for serving businesses and residents. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Cultural Arts Commission 2020 Grant Award Recommendations
There was discussion regarding art in the civic plaza, other locations for public art and art
programming. The individual grants application program was also discussed.
Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to approve the
funding of the grant awards to support arts programming in the community in the amount of
$39,530. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Shaw.
Service Agreement with Simple Recycling for Residential Curbside Collection Program
There was discussion regarding the positive reception of the program, the collection days, and
how the funds received were used.
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to approve an
agreement with Simple Recycling for Residential Curbside Collection Program to reduce
residential landfill waste through free curbside clothing and home goods recycling program.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Powell, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Economic Incentive Agreement with Reyes Holdings, LLC and Great Lakes Coca-Cola
Bottling
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve an
economic incentive agreement with Reyes Holdings, LLC and Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling
in order to establish an economic development incentive agreement inducing a $20 million
investment for constructing a 239,000 square -foot facility creating approximately 240 full-time
jobs. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Mayor Kaptain wished Carol Gage a happy birthday.
Mayor Kaptain announced that Habitat for Humanity would be holding a Women Work event in
March. The group was looking for volunteers to help build homes in Elgin.
Councilmember Powell invited residents to attend the 22" d annual Chili for Charity being held by
the Knights of Columbus. The event would take place on Saturday February 29th at the St.
Thomas More Church.
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Announcements from Staff
Molly Gillespie, Communications Manager, announced upcoming city events.
Adiournment
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adjourn and go
into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following matter. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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
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 6:28 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
March 4, 2020
Date Approved