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City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met May 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Chair Wolff called the meeting to order at 8:15 pm.

1. Roll Call

Members Present: Chair Wolff; Ald. Barraza, Lanci, Beck, Pieper, Solfa, Baerren, Leman, Ajazi, Malay, Uher, Cerone, Vogelsinger

Members Absent: Aldermen Chanzit

Also Present: Mayor Schielke; Deputy Chief Mazza, Batavia Police Department; Chief Hanson, Batavia Fire Department; Laura Newman, City Administrator; Gary Holm, Director of Public Works; Scott Buening, Director of Community Development; Max Weiss, Management Analyst and Karen Morley, Recording Secretary

2. Reminder: Please speak into the microphone for BATV recording

3. Items Removed/Added/Changed

There were no items to be removed, added or changed.

4. Matters from the Public (For Items NOT on the Agenda)

There were no matters from the public for items not on the agenda.

5. Presentation: Firms for Batavia Police Department Space Needs Analysis and Master Plan

Max Weiss, Management Analyst, introduced the two firms that would be doing presentations tonight FGMA Architects and Dewberry. The first company to present was FGMA Architects.

FGMA Architects Presentation:

Raymond Lee, AIA, Principal in Charge; David Yandel, AIA, Project Manager; and Louise Gruener Kowalczyk, AIA, Project Designer gave the presentation for FGMA Architects for the Police Department Space Needs Analysis. FGMA has been in business since 1945 and specializes in Community Based Architecture and Municipal Architecture and Consulting. They have extensive police department experience having worked on over 280 police department projects including new and renovated spaces as well as adaptive reuse stations. Some of their work includes the Rockford District 2 Police Station, Broadview Village Hall and Police Station and the St. Charles Police Station. They discussed their project objectives and project kickoff for the Batavia Police Department and also the importance of touring other police stations. The Space Needs Analysis will be done in 2 phases. Phase 1 is the Space Needs Assessment and Existing Conditions Review; Phase 2 is the Master Plan. In closing they again pointed to their project expertise, study expertise and proven team as important factors to consider when choosing them for the project.

Dewberry Presentation:

Johnathan Tallman and Natalie Clemens gave the presentation for Dewberry for the Police Department Space Needs Analysis. Their team consists of Dewberry, Rabions & Mesia Engineers and Middleton Construction Consulting. Dewberry has expertise on a National basis and has received multiple awards for their facilities, designs and architecture and have experience working with over 100 law enforcement clients. They offer supplemental grant funding for municipal/public projects for design, commissioning, hvac systems, energy modeling and photovoltaic system. Dewberry designs for the Health/Wellness of police staff including PTSD, physical fitness, cardiovascular fitness, strength & power and speed & agility. In closing their presentation they pointed to the benefits of partnering with their company, which includes national experience, the focus on physical and mental wellness, and their technical expertise.

6. Discussion: Public Restrooms (LN)

Urben Blu, a Canadian company that has been in business for over 30 years specializes in prefab public restrooms, that are self-cleaning and nearly indestructible from both damage and vandalism. The sink & toilet are made of concrete to look like porcelain. The walls are made of 6” concrete covered in industrial strength steel with graffiti proof paint. They are built on a concrete pad, with the benefit of being able to be moved anywhere needed. This is an interesting idea that is very cost effective; $195,000 single or $295,000 double. Per council discussion staff will continue to look into this and come back with some recommendations.

7. Other

There were no items to be discussed

8. Executive Session: Litigation

Motion: To enter into Executive Session for the purpose of potential litigation Maker: Uher

Second: Malay

Voice Vote: 13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent

Motion carried.

The Committee entered into Executive Session at 9:25pm and exited at 9:37pm.

9. Adjournment

There being no other business to discuss, Chair Wolff asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:35pm; Made by Wolff; Seconded by Solfa. Motion carried.

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