HomeMy WebLinkAboutr - December 16, 2020 COWCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
December 46, 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. All members, with the
exception of Mayor Kaptain, attended via electronic means. This was allowed at this time
granted by Governor Pritzker's Executive Order 2020-07.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve the
minutes of the December 2, 2020 regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation for the Purchase Two X-Series Cardiac
Monitors with Related Components
A resolution was presented at the Council meeting for adoption by the City Council to purchase
two Zoll X-Series cardiac monitors and associated hardware components from Zoll Medical
Corporation in the amount of $48,000 in order to replace two existing cardiac monitors that are
at the end of their service life to ensure continued reliability of this critical piece of equipment.
Change Order No. 1 to Civic Center Plaza Improvement Proiect
A resolution was presented at the Council meeting for adoption by the City Council for approval
of Change Order No. 1 which allows for additional contract time to allow Civic Center Plaza
landscaping items to be planted and established during favorable weather conditions.
Advance 2021 Funding for the Police and Fire Pension Funds
A resolution was presented at the Council meeting for adoption by the City Council to authorize
the transfer of $5,403,070 from General Fund revenues to the police and fire pension funds to
provide advance funding for the required contributions in 2021.
Agreement with American Wilbert Vault Corp. for Supplyin2 Burial Vaults
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to authorize a
five-year agreement with American Wilbert Vault Corp. in the amount of $25,000 to procure a
reliable and regular vault supplier for burial vaults at Bluff City Cemetery. Upon a roll call vote:
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Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Powell did not respond.
Acceptance of Public Parkway Improvements within the West Point Gardens Phase 1 —
First Resubdivision
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
acceptance of the public parkway improvements for ownership and maintenance in the West
Point Gardens Phase 1 — First Resubdivision 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, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership
Grant
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
acceptance of the grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $20,352 for
expenses associated with the purchase of protective soft body armor vests. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Shaw wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Martinez reminded everyone that the American Legion is open and they have
daily food specials available for curbside takeout.
Councilmember Powell wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. She also
expressed condolences to the family of former Deputy Fire Chief Bill Freiberg.
Mayor Kaptain also expressed condolences to the family of former Deputy Fire Chief Bill
Freiberg. He noted that he received word from Sherman Advocate that they would be a Covid-
19 vaccine distributor in the area.
Announcements from Staff
None.
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Adiournment
Councilmember Shaw 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.
Collective Bargaining Issues or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for
One or More Classes of Employees - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(2) of the
Open Meetings Act
The meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis January 13, 2021
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved