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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/07/1996 - Committee of the Whole (2) COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE WHOLE FEBRUARY 7, 1996 A Committee Meeting of the Whole was called to order by Mayor Cuda at 6:45 PM on Wednesday, February 7, 1996 in the Aldermen's Conference Room of the Municipal Building. At roll call the following Aldermen were present: Locke, Lawson, Baird. Bolger arrived at 6:55 PM. Absent: Bates. City Staff in attendance were: city Clerk Althoff, Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel. Also in attendance were representatives from the five local car dealerships: - Steve Buss/Buss Ford; - Steve Farashi/Jeep Eagle; - Gary Lang/Lang Chevrolet; - Red Mitchell/Mitchell Buick-Oldsmobile; and, - Bob Died rich/Su nnyside Dodge Mayor Cuda stated that the purpose of this evening's meeting was to explain the bid process and establish better dialogue and public relations with the City of McHenry's local car dealerships. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the bid process and the apparent exclusions of local dealerships from this process. Alderman Bolger and Director of Parks and Recreation Merkel arrived at 6:55 PM. It was noted that the City is not obligated to participate in the State bid program and may, if determined desirable, create their own bid specifications for the purchase of vehicles. All local dealerships should be sent the bid specifications and be placed on the vehicle/truck bid list. City Clerk Althoff was directed to provide a list of vehicles purchased within the last three years and the names of the dealerships awarded the bids. Gary Lang reported that the Village of Antioch hosts a car/boat sale every year where the City closed entire streets and permits car and boat dealers to display and sell their vehicles. He requested Council permission to investigate this type of promotion and present his findings to Council for their consideration and possible implementation. Council stated their willingness to consider the information. Some further discussion followed regarding the federal fueling requirements for municipalities, which are to be implemented within the next two years. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Lawson, seconded by Baird, to adjourn. Voting Aye: Bolger, Locke, Lawson, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Bates. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM. =r� MAYOR CITY aERK ,�