HomeMy WebLinkAbouti - May 12, 2021 COWCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
May 12, 2021
The regular Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 7:40 p.m.
in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
minutes of the April 28, 2021, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Councilmembers Good and Thoren abstained.
Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Services Agreement with Trotter and Associates, Inc. for
Sewer Infrastructure Proiects
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve
Amendment No. 1 with Trotter and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $131,100 to provide the
City with engineering services to evaluate, design and provide construction services related to
sewer system improvements. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good,
Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Services Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for
Treatment Facility Engineering Proiects
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve
Amendment No. 1 with Strand Associates, Inc. in the amount of $90,000 to provide the City with
engineering services to evaluate, design and provide construction services related to facility
improvements at various Utility Department facilities including the Leo Nelson Riverside and
Airlite Water Treatment Plants. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good,
Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Easement Agreements at 712 E. Laurel Street and 721 E. Chicago Street for Laurel Street
Culvert Replacement
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve
easement agreements with German Hernandez of 712 E. Laurel Street and Maria C. Gloria
Gonzalez of 721 E. Chicago Street for storm sewer system repairs in the amount of $300 each in
order to acquire the right to gain temporary access to private property to complete repairs on the
storm sewer system. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez,
Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Martinez announced the Explore Elgin Area campaign "Over the River and to
the `Burbs". She noted various themed itineraries for families, architecture, and the arts.
Councilmember Martinez also noted that the Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
announced that the North American Women's Handball championship would be held in Elgin
this summer.
Councilmember Dixon thanked Councilmember Lopez for his work on the city council.
Councilmember Shaw congratulated Karina Nava and Amanda Harris on their recent promotions
in the city manager's office. He also thanked Aaron Cosentino for his work as Interim Assistant
City Manager.
Announcements from Staff
None.
Adiournment
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis May 26, 2021
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved