City of Elgin Committee of the Whole met June 8.
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, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: Councilmember Rauschenberger.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the minutes of the May 25, 2022 regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmember Steffen abstained.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2022
Scott Berger, Director of the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment, and Community Development Director Marc Mylott provided details on the CDBG program including the types of projects that are eligible for funding.
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to release for public comment the activities and funding amounts recommended by the CDBG Review Panel for Program Year 2022. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Economic Incentive Agreement with of Elgin Motors, Inc., d/b/a Elgin Kia
Mr. Chris Weck, from Weck Auto Group, thanked the council for their consideration and provided details about the plans for the dealership. There was discussion regarding electric cars and the associated charging stations.
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the economic incentive agreement with Elgin Motors, Inc. that rebates fifty percent of the sales tax revenue generated by the dealership during a fifteen-year term; rebates real estate taxes on a graduated basis over five years; and waives building and development permit fees for the capital improvements on the premises required by the vehicle manufacturer. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Agreement with Duff Entertainment for operational services for the 2022 Nightmare on Chicago Street event
Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to award an agreement to Duff Entertainment for an amount not to exceed $24,394 to secure gate, ticket and security operations for the Nightmare on Chicago Street event. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Powell, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmembers Martinez and Shaw.
Change Order No. 1 to the Bowes Creek Clubhouse Patio Project – Bid 21-045A
Councilmember Thoren made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to increase the contract with Lite Construction, Inc. in the amount of $16,770 to complete the patio project at Bowes Creek Clubhouse to ensure up-to-date, safe and aesthetically pleasing accommodations
for visitors and members to Bowes Creek Country Club. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Abstain: Councilmember Dixon.
Professional Services Agreement with SmithGroup, Inc. Tabled for the Proposed Improvements at the Elgin Sports Complex – RFQ #22-025
Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to table the agreement with SmithGroup, Inc. for the improvements at the Sports Complex. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
None.
Announcements from Staff
None.
Adjournment
Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Good, Martinez, Powell, Shaw, Steffen, Thoren, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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