HomeMy WebLinkAboutc - February 10, 2021 COWCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
February 10, 2021
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 Councilmember Martinez, Shaw and 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 Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
minutes of the January 27, 2021 regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain.
Nays: None.
Acceptance of the Illinois Housing Development Authority's Strong Communities Grant
There was discussion and clarification given on how the grant funds are utilized and how the
process to demolish blighted properties functions.
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to authorize
accepting funding from the Illinois Housing Development in the amount of $237,390 to offset
the costs of demolition for blighted properties throughout the City. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Odd/Even Parking Expansion for the Southwest Area Neighborhood
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to formally adopt
odd and even parking regulations for the area bounded by Illinois Route 31, US Route 20, the
Fox River and National Street for a portion of the Southwest Area Neighborhood to enhance
service delivery. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Proposed Regulations for Non -Highway Vehicles within Highland Woods Subdivision
There was discussion regarding ongoing enforcement and the registration process for the
vehicles.
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Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to finalize
recommendations within the Highland Woods Subdivision in response to the community's desire
to be allowed non -highway vehicles (golf carts) within their subdivision for recreational
purposes. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Design Engineering Services Agreement with WBK Engineering, LLC for the Hemmens
Cultural Center Drainage Investigation and Evaluation
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve an
agreement with WBK Engineering, LLC in an amount not to exceed $22,590 to analyze existing
conditions leading to Hemmens Cultural Center lower -level water intrusion and to develop
concept plans and cost estimates for future remediation efforts. 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 Three X-Series Advanced
Cardiac Monitors with Related Components
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to authorize the
purchase of three X-Series Advanced cardiac monitors and associated hardware components
from Zoll Medical Corporation in the amount of $74,848 to replace three existing cardiac
monitors that are at the end of their service life with updated units to ensure continued reliability
of this critical piece of equipment. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin,
Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Purchase of Getac Tablet Computers from SHI International
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to authorize the
purchase of Getac tablet computers from SHI International in the amount of $57,030 in order to
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fire department members by replacing outdated
electronic technology utilized on each front-line emergency vehicle. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Cultural Arts Commission 2021 Grant Award Recommendations
There was discussion regarding the types of projects, the number of applications, and the
remaining balance in the grant fund.
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Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rauschenberger, to
approve the funding of the grant awards to support arts programming in the community in the
amount of $32,403. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez,
Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Shaw.
Announcements from Council
Mayor Kaptain congratulated the Fox Valley Hands of Hope Hospice on their 40t' anniversary.
Mayor Kaptain also asked that everyone be patient in regards to the vaccine distribution.
Councilmember Rauschenberger thanked public works and all the plow drivers for their hard
work with the recent snow and cold weather.
Councilmember Rauschenberger also asked for clarification regarding the proposed changes at
Fire Station 6.
Fire Chief Robb Cagann stated that the Station 6 would not be closed, but rather there would be
changes as to how equipment would be utilized. There was discussion regarding the impact of
these changes to response times.
Announcements from Staff
None.
Adiournment
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, 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 6:59p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis February 24, 2021
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved