HomeMy WebLinkAboutn - July 28, 2021 COWCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
July 28, 2024
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, Good, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
minutes of the July 14, 2021, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain.
Nays: None.
Acceptance of the Illinois Housing Development Authority's Abandoned Residential
Property Municipal Relief Program Grant
A resolution was presented at the Council meeting for adoption by the City Council for approval
of utilizing grant funds to offset the costs of maintaining neglected, abandoned properties
throughout the City.
Youth Empowerment Program
Chief Lalley and Christopher Mallette of CKone, LLC presented information about the City's
new program for juvenile violence intervention and prevention. Chief Lalley described the
process to create a new program. She outlined the groups involved in the process, those that
will be working in the program in the future, and the level of involvement of the police
department. Mr. Mallette stated that the focus of the program was to provide the right services at
the right time and to understand the needs of the young person.
There was discussion regarding the need for bilingual responders, the type of information that
will be shared with different entities, what community groups will be involved in the program
and where the program information will be on the city's website.
Adiourn to City Council
Councilmember Dixon 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, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: None.
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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
Reconvene
Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to reconvene the
Committee of the Whole meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good,
Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Absent: Councilmember
Rauschenberger.
Agreement with School District U-46 for Continuation of School Resource Officers
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to approve the
agreement with School District U-46 in the amount of $505,242 for officer salary reimbursement
relating to officers assigned to the School Resource Officer Program which provides a police
presence within schools to promote student and staff safety and security. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: None.
Contract with One Source Productions, LLC for TV Production Programming and Video
Services
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Thoren, to approve a
multi -year agreement with One Source Productions, LLC in the amount of $109,117 for August
2021 — December 2023 television programming in order to continue to provide informative
television programming that highlights City services and current events. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: None.
Agreement with Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc. for the Wing Park Leaking
Underground Storage Tank Site Investigation
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to award a
contract to Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $30,635 for further
site investigation at the Wing Park underground storage tank location in an effort to delineate the
site, evaluate current groundwater conditions in response to Illinois Environmental Agency's
request and provide recommendations for remediation of the site. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas:
Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain.
Nays: None.
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Acceptance of Plat of Easement for Sidewalk, Water Shutoff Access and Stormwater
Management Purposes within the Site Located at 300 N. State Street
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the
acceptance of the plat of easement for sidewalk, water shutoff access and stormwater
management purposes within the site located at 300 N. State Street 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, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Acceptance of Public Improvements and Easement for Stormwater Management and
Watermain Purposes within the Site Located at 1023 N. Randall Road
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
acceptance of the public improvements and related easement for ownership and maintenance
within the site located at 1023 N. Randall Road 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, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain.
Nays: None.
Acceptance of a Plat of Easement for Storm Water Management Purposes within the Site
Located at 1300 Holmes Road
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the
acceptance of the Plat of Easement for Storm Water Management Purposes within the site
located at 1300 Holmes Road 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, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. for
the 2021 CDBG Neighborhood Streets Resurfacing Proiect
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to enter into an
agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $63,500 to provide
field inspection, design interpretation, construction documentation, contract administration
including all required documentation, coordination with Kane County and general coordination
and control of the day-to-day construction activities for the resurfacing of various residential
streets for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Streets Resurfacing
Project. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw,
Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Chastain & Associates LLC for the
2021 Near West Neighborhood Resurfacing Project
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to enter into an
agreement with Chastain & Associates LLC for an amount not to exceed $54,589 to provide field
inspection, design interpretation, contract administration including all required motor fuel tax
documentation, and general coordination and control of the day-to-day construction activities for
the resurfacing of various residential streets for the 2021 Near West Neighborhood Resurfacing
Project. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw,
Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Services Agreement with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for
Electrical Engineering Services
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve
Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Donohue & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $300,000
to provide the City with engineering services to evaluate, design and provide construction
services related to electrical improvements at the Leo Nelson Riverside and Airlite Water
Treatment Plants. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell,
Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Amendment No. 5 to Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green to Add Construction
and Design Engineering Services to the Bluff City Boulevard Sewer Separation Proiect
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to amend the
current agreement with HR Green in the amount of $281,400 to add scope in order to provide
engineering services for the Bluff City Combined Sewer Separation Project in order to
strengthen the City's neighborhoods. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon,
Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Change Order No. 1 and Final for 2020 Miscellaneous Sewer Proiects
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Thoren, to award the
Change Order No. 1 and Final for the 2020 Miscellaneous Sewer Projects to Trine Construction
Corporation in the amount of $11,847 to improve Neighborhoods throughout the City with small
sewer infrastructure improvements. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good,
Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Purchase Agreement with Combined Fluid Products Company for Vacuum Priming
System
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to award an
agreement to Combined Fluid Products Company in the amount of $35,026 to provide adequate
water supply by replacing aging equipment. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Purchase Agreement with Cummins Inc. for the Leo Nelson Riverside Water Treatment
Plant Generator Controller Upgrade
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to award an
agreement to Cummins Inc. in the amount of $65,671 to replace the obsolete controllers with
upgraded equipment at the Leo Nelson Riverside Water Treatment Plant to ensure reliability of
backup power generators for the treatment and pumping of the City's water supply. Upon a roll
call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and
Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Software Maintenance Agreement with Esscoe, LLC for Genetec Video Management
System
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to authorize the
five-year software maintenance agreement with Esscoe, LLC in the amount of $83,486 to
provide continued support for the Genetec Video Management System which is utilized by the
police department and other City departments. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers
Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Amendment Agreement No. 1 with The Will Group for Construction Engineering and
Administrative Services for the LED Street Light Conversion Program Phase 1
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to enter into
Amendment Agreement No. 1 with The Will Group in the amount of $46,500 to provide field
inspection, design interpretation, contract administration and general coordination and control of
the day-to-day construction activities for the Phase 1 LED Street Light Conversion Program.
Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen,
Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Review of City Council Rules of Procedure
Suggested changes to the city council rules included the order for the roll call vote, options to
provide interpreters to meeting participants, and public comment procedures.
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, based on the
discussion directed staff to provide a proposal for changes to the council rules. Upon a roll call
vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor
Kaptain. Nays: None.
Contract with the Horton Group for Employee Benefit Consulting Services
Councilmember Thoren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to award a two-
year contract with four options to renew to Horton Group in the amount of $72,000 per year for
health, vision, dental and life insurance solicitation and negotiation and support services for
employees. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw,
Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Revisions to the Management/Non-Bargaining Unit Pay Plan
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve
moving forward with the amended management pay plan to reflect elimination of positions and
addition of others. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez,
Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Cul-de-Sac Parking Regulations for Various Streets within the City
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to move forward
with formally adopting parking regulations for various cul-de-sacs throughout Elgin to enhance
service delivery. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell,
Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution Authorizing Administrative Demolition Approvals for Blighted Residential
Properties
Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to authorize a
resolution providing an exception to the procurement ordinance that allows staff to initiate
demolitions in excess of $20,000 for blighted residential properties subject to demolition
proceedings. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell,
Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
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Announcements from Council
Councilmember Powell announced a celebration to honor Earnest "Ernie" Broadnax being held
on July 30, 2021 at the Elgin History Museum.
Announcements from Staff
City Manager Kozal announced upcoming city events.
Adiournment
Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adjourn. Upon
a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren,
and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 10:48 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis August 11, 2021
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved