The City of Elgin Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, April 27.
The Committee of the Whole meeting typically begins at 6 p.m. The Committee of the Whole is a less formal meeting which gives the City Council an opportunity to discuss items and ask questions. The city manager, city staff and citizens often make presentations and recommendations to the City Council.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Elgin Committee of the Whole:
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
April 27, 2016
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 Dunne, Gavin (attending the meeting via conference call), Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain.
Absent: Councilmember Shaw.
Mayor Kaptain announced that Councilmember Dunne asked to attend the meeting electronically and asked if there were any objections.
There was discussion regarding the attendance policy for the councilmembers, the number of times the option to attend electronically had been used, and the duties of a councilmember.
Corporation Counsel Cogley stated that a motion objecting to the member's electronic attendance would need to be made, seconded, and approved by two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the city council physically present at the meeting.
Councilmember Prigge made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, objecting to Councilmember Dunne attending the meeting electronically. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Gavin, and Prigge. Nays: Councilmembers Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Motion failed.
Consideration of Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Underground Pipeline License Agreement for the West Pressure Zone Connectivity - Phase I
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve an agreement with the Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad for underground pipeline and associated license fees in the amount of $4,800 in order to acquire rights to cross Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad right-of-way in order to connect the water mains in the city’s west pressure zone. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Consideration of Agreement with Petroliance, LLC for Bulk Fuel and Fuel Delivery Services for Equipment
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to table the agreement with Petroliance, LLC. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Committee of the Whole
April 27, 2016
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Consideration of Renewal of Professional Services Agreement for Lobbyists Steven Nemerovski and Lawrence Suffredin, Jr.
Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the professional services agreement for lobbying services with Steven Nemerovski and Lawrence Suffredin, Jr. in the amount of $25,000 in order to maximize the city’s influence in proposed legislation and administrative regulations affecting municipal operations. Upon a roll call vote:
Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2016, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
Announcements from Council
Councilmember Gavin clarified statements made earlier in the meeting about the obligations of self-employed councilmembers.
Councilmember Rauschenberger noted that Councilmember Shaw was in St. Louis with the Blueboxbots robotics team as they competed in the world championship.
Announcements from Staff
Kristine Rogowksi, Communications Director, announced upcoming city events.
Adjournment
Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to adjourn. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Prigge, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis May 4, 2016
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved
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