HomeMy WebLinkAboute - March 4, 2020 COWCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
March 4, 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.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to approve the
minutes of the February 26, 2020, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Martinez.
2020 Census Presentation
Members of Elgin's Complete Count Committee for the Census 2020 presented information on
the significance of the Census and the committee's efforts to have all residents counted. Denise
Raleigh, from the Gail Borden Public Library, provided details on the importance of the census,
outreach efforts and how to address the difficult to count populations. The key dates of the
census process were reviewed with various events associated with the dates. Karla Jimenez,
from School District U-46, provided details about the school district's efforts to inform families
of the census and its importance.
There was discussion regarding reaching the difficult to count populations, community
partnerships and resources available to the community.
Amendment No. 4 to En2ineerin2 Services Agreement with HR Green to Add Construction
En2ineerin2 Services to the Bluff City Boulevard Sewer Separation Project Phase II
Eric Weiss, Water Director, provided details on the status of each of the basins with regards to
sewer separation.
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to amend the
current agreement with HR Green in the amount of $391,569 in order to provide construction
engineering services for the Bluff City Combined Sewer Separation Project to strengthen the
City's neighborhoods. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez,
Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Adoption of the 2020 Official Zoning Map
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to move forward
with complying with the state statute requiring the annual adoption and publication of an official
zoning map. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Purchase of Waterwog 3 Dam Entry Water Rescue Craft
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to authorize the
purchase of a Waterwog 3 (Creature Craft) for $14,910 in order to replace the twenty year old
obsolete dam entry water rescue craft. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon,
Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
Funding for an Estimated 84 Bicycle Racks in the Central Business District
There was discussion regarding the style, maintenance, and location of the bicycle racks.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. to complete engineering and construction
engineering work necessary for downtown bike rack installation. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Shaw.
Announcements from Council
None.
Announcements from Staff
Molly Gillespie, Communications Manager, announced upcoming city events.
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Adiournment
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis March 18, 2020
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved