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MINUTES CITY OF DEKALB COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JANUARY 9, 2017 The City Council of DeKalb, Illinois, held a Regular meeting on January 9, 2017, in the City Council Chambers of the DeKalb Municipal Building, located at 200 S. Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois. Mayor Rey called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Deputy City Clerk Ruth Scott called the roll and the following members of City Council were present: Alderman Bill Finucane, Alderman Mike Marquardt, Alderman Bob Snow, Alderman Kate Noreiko, Alderman Tony Faivre, and Mayor John Rey. Alderman David Jacobson and Alderman Dave Baker were absent. Also present were: City Manager Anne Marie Gaura, Assistant City Manager Patty Hoppenstedt, City Attorney Dean Frieders, Finance Director Cathy Haley, Police Chief Gene Lowery, Fire Chief Eric Hicks, Public Works Director Tim Holdeman, Human Resources Director Cris Randall, Assistant Finance Director Robert Miller, City Engineer John Laskowski, Information and Technology Technician Jeff Birtell, and Deputy City Clerk Ruth Scott. B. ITEMS ALSO ON THE REGULAR AGENDA There were none. C. CONSIDERATIONS 1. Egyptian Theatre Business Planning Feasibility Assessment. Mayor Rey stated this item would be deferred to a future date. 2. FY2016 Management Letter and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Assistant Finance Director Miller reported that Sikich LLP had completed its audit for FY2016. He introduced Brian LeFevre of Sikich who provided Council with a comprehensive overview of the FY2016 Management Letter and CAFR. Upon completion of the overview, Mayor Rey commended Finance Director Haley and Assistant Finance Director Miller on there being only one deficiency in the Management letter. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes January 9, 2017 Page 2 of 2 There was no further discussion. D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. E. RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MOTION Alderman Noreiko moved to hold Executive Session in order to discuss Personnel as Provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), and Pending or Imminent Litigation as Provided for in 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11); seconded by Alderman Faivre. VOTE Motion carried by a 6-0-2 voice vote. Aye: Finucane, Marquardt, Snow, Noreiko, Faivre, Rey. Nay: None. Absent: Jacobson, Baker. Mayor Rey closed the meeting to the public at 5:24 p.m. Mayor Rey opened the meeting to the public at 5:42 p.m. F. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Alderman Marquardt moved to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting; seconded by Alderman Faivre. VOTE Motion carried by a 6-0-2 voice vote. Aye: Finucane, Marquardt, Snow, Noreiko, Faivre, Rey. Nay: None. Absent: Jacobson, Baker. Mayor Rey declared the meeting adjourned at 5:42 p.m. ________________________________ RUTH A. SCOTT, Deputy City Clerk Approved by City Council: February 13, 2017.