City of Elgin Committee of the Whole met July 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
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, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: Councilmember Dunne.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2018, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Amendment Agreement No. 1 with Engineering Enterprises Inc. Construction Engineering Services for the 2018 Residential Resurfacing (East) Program
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to enter into Amendment Agreement No. 1 with Engineering Enterprises, in the amount of $131,291 to provide field inspection, design interpretation, contract administration and general coordination and control of the day to day construction activities for the resurfacing of various residential streets for the 2018 Residential Resurfacing (East) area. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Amendment Agreement No. 2 with HR Green for the 2018 Bridge Rehabilitation Design Services
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to enter into an amendment agreement with HR Green Inc. in the amount of $10,850 to provide engineering services necessary to design and develop bid documents for a construction contract to provide maintenance and rehabilitation efforts for city-owned bridges and culverts. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Proposed Ordinance to Implement the Provisions of the Recently Enacted State of Illinois Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act
There was discussion regarding the fee structure, revenue estimates and the number of permits that could be issued.
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to adopt regulations provided for in the recently enacted State of Illinois Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act to regulate small wireless facilities. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Purchase from SHI of Getac Tablet Personal Computers
Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the purchase of nineteen (19) computers from the Emergency Telephone System Fund from SHI in the amount of $73,864 in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness for fire department members by replacing outdated electronic technology to be utilized during emergency responses. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Change Orders 1 and 2 to the Contract with Innovation Landscape Inc. for the 2017-18 Community Development Block Grant Park Projects
There was discussion regarding the status of the changes at St. Francis Park.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve Change Orders 1 and 2 with Innovation Landscape Inc. in the amount of $32,100 to complete the renovations and upgrades to St. Francis, Kiwanis and Clifford-Owasco Parks. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Amendment to the Municipal Code to Raise the Minimum Age to Purchase Tobacco and Nicotine Products
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to table the amendment. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gavin and Shaw. Nays: Dixon, Dunne, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain.
Motion failed.
There was discussion regarding the pending state legislation, the public costs of tobacco usage, and the increased usage of vaping nicotine products.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve amendments in Chapter 6.72 of the Elgin Municipal Code to raise the minimum age for individuals to buy tobacco and nicotine products in Elgin to 21 from 18. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Shaw.
Consideration of Intergovernmental Agreement with Fox River Water Reclamation District for Gravity Sewer Re-placement to Pump Station 31
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve funding for the agreement with Fox River Water Reclamation District in the amount of $380,080 in order to replace aging sewer infrastructure pipe in coordination with Fox River Water Reclamation District’s improvement of Pump Station 31. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Mayor Kaptain noted the passing of Myra Becker.
Councilmember Steffen announced the upcoming Dennis Jurs Bike Race being held on July 22, 2018. He noted that they were still in need of volunteers for this event. He also reminded residents of the upcoming Kiwanis BBQ being held on August 18, 2018.
Councilmember Rauschenberger thanked the Laird family for opening up their parking lot to those that were attending the 4th of July fireworks.
Councilmember Powell thanked staff involved in making the 4th of July events a success.
Announcements from Staff
Molly Center, Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office, announced upcoming city events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
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