HomeMy WebLinkAboutj - May 26, 2021 COWCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
May 26, 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 (electronic), Good, Martinez, Powell
(arrived at 6:11 p.m.), Rauschenberger, Shaw, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent:
Councilmember Steffen.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
minutes of the May 12, 2021 regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Good, Martinez, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Metro West Council of Government Membership Renewal
There was discussion regarding the cost of membership and the expected outcomes from being a
member.
Councilmember Rauschenberger made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to
approve the annual membership renewal with the Metro West Council of Government in the
amount of $30,000 in order to continue with a council of governments comprised of far west
suburban area municipalities organized to advance regional issues through intergovernmental
problem solving and cooperation. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good,
Martinez, Rauschenberger, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Shaw.
Agreement with Midwest Islamic Center for Sale of 934 Grave Spaces in Bluff City
Cemetery
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
sale of 934 grave spaces to Midwest Islamic Center in the amount of $481,010, payable in one
lump sum payment.to increase revenue for Bluff City Cemetery through the sale of grave spaces
and subsequent burial services. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good,
Martinez, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Acceptance of Elgin Township Grant for Youth -Related Initiatives
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
agreement with Elgin Township to accept the grant award in the amount of $20,000 in order to
continue to offer programming to support youth initiatives that provide prevention and
engagement opportunities for long term positive effects for the City. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Thoren, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Thoren invited the public to attend the Memorial Day events being planned by
the Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association.
Councilmember Rauschenberger noted applications would be accepted for the Illinois Rental
Payment Program. She stated in order to be eligible for the program applicants must have
experienced financial hardship due to the pandemic
Mayor Kaptain commented on the issuance of property tax bills. He noted that the City's levy
was lower this year.
Announcements from Staff
None.
Adiournment
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to adjourn and go
into the Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following matters. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Thoren,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the Public Body - Exempt
Under Section 120/2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act
The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
June 9, 2021
Date Approved