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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
October 28, 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, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None. Councilmembers Dixon,
Gavin, Rauschenberger and Steffen attended via electronic means. This was allowed with the
provision from Public Act 101-0640.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
minutes of the October 14, 2020 regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain.
Nays: None.
Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program Grant for Occupant Protection and Impaired
Driving Enforcement with the Illinois Department of Transportation
Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve an
agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation to accept grant award in the amount of
$111,982 to partner with the IDOT to continue providing safer roadways through occupant
protection and impaired driving enforcement. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain.
Nays: None.
Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for Water Distribution
Related Proi ects
Councilmember Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve an
agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in the amount of $200,000 to provide the City with
engineering services to evaluate, design and provide construction services related to water
distribution system improvements. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin,
Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Agreement with McCrometer, Inc. for Procurement of Flow Meters
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to award a
contract to McCrometer, Inc. in the amount of $205,392 to purchase water treatment plant flow
meters to ensure accurate and efficient use of water and chemicals. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
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Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Mayor Kaptain reminded everyone to get out and vote. He also reminded everyone to use
masks, adhere to social distancing and wash their hands to help with the pandemic.
Announcements from Staff
None.
Adiournment
Councilmember Lopez 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, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw,
Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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 6:08 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis November 4, 2020
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved