City of Elgin Committee of the Whole met Jan. 21.
Here are 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, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None. Councilmembers Dixon, Rauschenberger, and Steffen attended via electronic means.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2022 regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Shaw abstained.
Lease Agreement with Mama Lee’s Gourmet Popcorn, Inc.
A resolution was presented at the Council meeting for adoption by the City Council to provide a temporary location for a downtown business during renovations while providing an amenity to the members and guests of the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin.
Designation of Authorized Agent for the City’s Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Plan
A resolution was presented at the Council meeting for adoption by the City Council to designate an authorized agent to administer the retirement plan as required by the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
Youth Empowerment Program Update
Police Chief Ana Lalley and consultant Christopher Mallette of CKone, LLC provided a progress update on the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP). She outlined how the program came to be, how a student is referred into the program and what services they provided. Also, offered were the details on the community partner’s collaborative approach to assisting the youth. Chief Lalley outlined how many visits were completed and how many were scheduled.
There were questions related to the demographics of the program, if there were age limitations to participate, and the level of engagement with the parents and family of the students. There were also inquiries regarding what the next steps were and if volunteers were needed to support the program.
Adjourn to City Council
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to adjourn to the City Council meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Reconvene
Councilmember Shaw 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.
Independent Outside Investigation of Allegations of Police Misconduct Update
Mayor Kaptain requested an update on the process requiring internal investigations be conducted by an independent outside person or entity retained by the city for certain designated matters regarding allegations of misconduct by sworn police officers or other employees of the police department. City Manager Rick Kozal presented on how investigations had been handled in the past as well as providing information on the new investigation process. Mr. Kozal offered data on the number of cases referred to the outside firm and the outcome for each case.
There was discussion regarding the firm’s methodology in investigating complaints, the year to date costs, and how other departments have their complaints investigated.
Design Engineering Services Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for the 2022 Far West Resurfacing Project
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Thoren, to enter into an agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $193,840 to analyze, design and prepare construction documents for the resurfacing of various local streets for the 2022 Collector Street Resurfacing Program. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Agreement with Industrial Organizational Solutions for Police Sergeant Promotional Testing Process
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve an agreement with Industrial Organizational Solutions for the amount of $35,950 to provide a fair, neutral testing process for those police officers seeking to earn placement on the police sergeant eligibility list. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Resolution Endorsing the Community Solar Clearinghouse Solutions Program
There was discussion about the program funding, when the program would start, and how program information will be distributed to the community.
Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, to move forward with the adoption of a resolution assuring access to the Community Solar Clearinghouse Solution Program for residents and small commercial accounts in order to reduce residents’ total cost of electricity supply and support the solar industry in Illinois. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Thoren express sympathy on behalf of the entire city council to Councilman Steffen on the passing of his father.
Mayor Kaptain provided an update on the rehabilitation of Dan Miller.
Announcements from Staff
None.
Adjournment
Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Good, 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 8:18 p.m.
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