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MINUTES CITY OF DEKALB COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AUGUST 28, 2017 The City Council of DeKalb, Illinois held a Committee of the Whole meeting on August 28, 2017, in the City Council Chambers of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A. ROLL CALL City Clerk Herrmann called the roll, and the following members of the City Council were present: Alderman Dave Jacobson, Alderman Bill Finucane, Alderman Mike Marquardt, Alderman Pat Fagan, Alderman Kate Noreiko, Alderman Mike Verbic, Alderman Tony Faivre, and Mayor Jerry Smith. Also present were: City Manager Anne Marie Gaura, Fire Chief Eric Hicks, Community Development Director Jo Ellen Charlton, Public Works Director Tim Holdeman, Information Technology Director Marc Thorson, Human Resources Director Cris Randall, Management Analyst Aaron Stevens, and Management Intern Ray Munch. B. ITEMS ALSO ON THE REGULAR AGENDA There were none. C. CONSIDERATIONS 1. FY2017 Strategic Plan Second Quarter Update. Using a PowerPoint presentation, Management Intern Munch provided an update on this item. He informed Council that the 82 Action Items are color coded in the presentation to depict which goals have been achieved, which were on track, which were off track, and which were at risk. He highlighted some of the key achievements of the Strategic Plan and noted that the goals of the Strategic Plan, when completed, lead the City to achieve a:  Vision of a Sense of Place  Vision of Community Vitality and a Vibrant Downtown  Vision of Inclusiveness  Vision of Accessibility  Vision of Efficient, Quality, and Responsive Services Alderman Faivre thanked Management Intern Munch for his report and congratulated City staff for their utilization of social media in engaging the community. He suggested that Staff could take it to the next level by being more proactive at responding to community members who express interest in obtaining more information on specific items. Committee of the Whole Minutes August 28, 2017 Page 2 of 2 Mayor Smith stated that he has been impressed with reports from staff in regard to the goals of the 2025 Strategic Plan. He also mentioned the upcoming Special Committee of the Whole meeting on August 31, 2017, with the purpose of discussing Streets and Fleet. D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. E. RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Approval to Hold an Executive Session to Discuss Pending or Imminent Litigation as Provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). MOTION Alderman Noreiko moved to hold an Executive Session; seconded by Alderman Faivre. VOTE Motion carried on an 8-0 roll call vote. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Marquardt, Fagan, Noreiko, Faivre, Smith. Nay: None. Mayor Smith closed the meeting to the public at 5:20 p.m. Mayor Smith opened the meeting to the public at 5:36 p.m. F. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Alderman Finucane moved to adjourn the Committee of the Whole Meeting; seconded by Alderman Fagan. VOTE Motion carried on an 8-0 voice vote. Aye: Jacobson, Finucane, Marquardt, Fagan, Noreiko, Verbic, Faivre, Smith. Nay: None. Mayor Smith declared the motion passed and adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m. _____________________________________ SUSANNA HERRMANN, City Clerk Approved by City Council: September 25, 2017.