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City of Elgin Committee of the Whole met July 26.

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, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None.

Approval of Minutes:

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the minutes of the July 12, 2017, regular meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None. Councilmembers Powell and Rauschenberger abstained.

Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2017, special meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Consideration of 2017 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and 2016 Annual Action Plan Amendment:

There was discussion regarding the types of projects that are eligible and the opportunities to coordinate grants with townships.

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and amend the 2016 CDBG Annual Action Plan. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Consideration of Bike Route 4 Reallocation of Funds:

There was discussion regarding the project changes and the amount of the grant.

Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to approve the reallocation of funds for Bike Route 4 in order to complete the Phase I report and submit it to the Illinois Department of Transportation for approval to provide residents bicycle facilities connecting destinations within the city of Elgin and throughout the Fox Valley. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Consideration of Intergovernmental Maintenance Facility Agreement with Hanover Township Road District:

Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the intergovernmental agreement with Hanover Township Road District to provide greater efficiencies in service delivery in snow plowing and salting by the city and the road district. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Consideration of Streambank Stabilization Project Assistance Agreement with Garden Quarter Townhome Association:

There was discussion regarding the terms of agreement, the options to alleviate storm water issues and previously conducted studies.

Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to approve the Tyler Creek Fund Streambank Assistance Agreement in an amount up to $43,125 in order to facilitate restoration in the Tyler Creek watershed to mitigate the streambank damage and prevent further erosion. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Announcements from Council:

Councilmember Powell announced the concert line up being held Saturday August 5th in conjunction with Art and Soul.

Councilmember Dunne noted the positive feedback he had received regarding the storm clean-up

Councilmember Martinez thanked all those involved in the storm clean-up. Councilmember Martinez also congratulated the State Little League Intermediate Champions.

Councilmember Gavin commented on the positive comments he had seen regarding the storm cleanup efforts.

Mayor Kaptain was proud of the staff and the community for how the storm clean-up was handled.

Announcements from Staff:

Molly Center, Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office, presented an overview of the July 21, 2017 microburst storm and a status of the clean-up response. After her presentation Ms. Center announced upcoming city events.

Adjournment:

Councilmember Gavin 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, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Selection of a Person to Fill a Public Office, Including a Vacancy in a Public Office, When the Public Body is Given Power to Appoint Under Law or Ordinance, or the Discipline, Performance or Removal of the Occupant of a Public Office, When the Public Body is Given Power to Remove the Occupant Under Law or Ordinance - Exempt Under Section 120/2(c)(3) of the Open Meetings Act

The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

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