HomeMy WebLinkAbouth - April 28, 2021 COWCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
April 28, 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 Councilmembers Lopez, Martinez, Shaw, Steffen 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 Lopez, to approve the
minutes of the April 14, 2021 regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain.
Nays: None.
Designation of 1032 Prospect Boulevard within the Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic
District
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, to approve the
designation of 1032 Prospect Boulevard within the Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District in
order to preserve, enhance and sustain the active use of historically and architecturally significant
properties in Elgin. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez,
Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution Approving Selected Recipients for the 2021 Historic Architectural
Rehabilitation Grant Program
There was discussion on how the grant funds are disbursed, the types of projects that can apply
to the program, and how contractors for the projects are determined.
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve three
recipients to participate in the 50150 component and four recipients to participate in the 75/25
component of the Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program in the amount of $100,000
to owners of historic landmark properties or those located within the City's historic districts for
exterior rehabilitation and restoration work to their residential properties. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Shaw.
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Kane County Child Advocacy Center Agreement for Investigating Sensitive Crimes
Involvinn Children
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the
contract with the Kane County Child Advocacy Center in the amount of $35,000 in order to
provide investigative and victim services for cases involving children who have been victimized
by sexual or serious physical abuse. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin,
Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Acceptance of Public Improvements within the Tall Oaks Unit 4 Subdivision
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
acceptance of the public improvements for ownership and maintenance in the Tall Oaks Unit 4
Subdivision 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.
Desinn Ennineerinn Services Agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. for the 2021
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Neighborhood Street Resurfacing Program
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to enter an
agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $48,332 to
analyze, design and prepare construction documents for the resurfacing of various residential
streets for the 2021 CDBG Neighborhood Street Resurfacing Program. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Agreement with Smith Ecological Systems for Procurement of Lime Slaker Controller
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to award a contract
to Smith Ecological Systems Company in the amount of $26,800 to replace the obsolete
controller with upgraded equipment at the Leo Nelson Riverside Water Treatment Plant. Upon a
roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger,
Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Proposed Amendment Ordinance to the City's Liquor Code to Revise Provisions
Regarding the Downtown Farmers Market Event Permit
There was discussion regarding how the location for the market was picked and the benefits to
the businesses for holding the event in the downtown.
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Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve
moving forward with an ordinance amendment to allow for continuance of the downtown
farmer's market event permits in instances when the event location moves to authorize alcohol
sales and consumption at the downtown farmer's market events sponsored by the Downtown
Neighborhood Association of Elgin. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon,
Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays:
None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Gavin thanked the citizens of Elgin for the honor of serving the city as a
councilmember. He also thanked the staff for the outstanding work they do for the city.
Councilmember Rauschenberger expressed her condolences to those involved in the auto
accident near Judson University.
Mayor Kaptain expressed condolences to the family of Chuck Gruber. Mr. Gruber served as the
Elgin Police Chief and implemented the ROPE program.
Mayor Kaptain invited residents to attend programs at the Gail Borden Public Library to
celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage.
Announcements from Staff
None.
Adiournment
Councilmember Lopez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, 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 7:00 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis May 12, 2021
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved