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City of Warrenville City Council met Oct. 18

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City of Warrenville City Council met Oct. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

In accordance with Governor Pritzker’s Disaster Proclamation, Section 7(e) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/7(e), and a determination by the Mayor of the City of Warrenville, this meeting was held virtually.

I. OPENING CEREMONIES

A. Call to Order

Mayor Brummel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

B. Roll Call

Physically Present: Mayor David Brummel

Virtually Present: Aldermen: Jay Anderson, Stu Aschauer, Clare Barry, Kathy Davolos, Leah Goodman, Jeff Krischel, Bill Weidner, and Robert Wilson

Absent: None

Also Physically Present: City Administrator John Coakley, Assistant City Administrator Cristina White, and City Clerk Julie Clark

Virtually Present: Attorney Brooke Lenneman, Police Chief Ray Turano, Finance Director Kevin Dahlstrand, Community and Economic Development Director Ron Mentzer, and Public Works Director Phil Kuchler

Also Absent: City Treasurer Ann Behrens

C. Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Brummel led the Pledge of Allegiance.

II. CITIZENS COMMENTS

Bob Siebert, Albright Court, expressed concern over the handling of TIF funds.

Mary Lou Wehrli, 916 W. Jefferson Avenue, Naperville and Pam Spevak, 29W630 Mack Road, West Chicago, both asked Council to reevaluate the Mack Road Bypass plan.

III. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS

A. Mayor

Mayor Brummel asked Community and Economic Development Director (CEDD) Mentzer to speak on the upcoming public information meeting.

CEDD Mentzer shared that the virtual public information meeting regarding the redevelopment of the former Citgo property would take place Tuesday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m. The link to the GoToMeeting can be found on the City website homepage.

B. Clerk

No report

C. Treasurer

No report

D. Aldermen

Alderman Anderson shared that he appreciated the community input and comments on the Mack Road Bypass project.

Alderman Barry thanked the Historical Society and all those who attended the cemetery walk on Sunday, October 17.

Alderman Goodman congratulated the WNBA Chicago Sky on their championship.

E. City Administrator

City Administrator Coakley asked all who can get a vaccine or booster to do so. He also added that flu shots are available as well.

F. City Attorney

No report

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to approve the agenda for the October 18, 2021, City Council regular meeting.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Aldermen: Goodman, Anderson, Weidner, Wilson, Krischel, Barry, Aschauer, and Davolos

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to approve the minutes of the October 4, 2021, City Council regular meeting, and the minutes of the October 11, 2021, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee meeting.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Aldermen: Wilson, Davolos, Barry, Krischel, Goodman, Anderson, Weidner and Aschauer

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

VI. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE

A. Accept Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2021-37, approving a temporary use permit for the operation of an auto detail shop at 28W265 Warrenville Road

B. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2021-38, approving differential tap-on fee surcharges for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Extension and 2019 Water Extension projects through the Sequestria Subdivision property

C. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2021-39, amending the Authorized Strength Ordinance to add two crew leader positions in the Public Works Department

D. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2021-57, approving a professional services agreement with Speer Financial, Inc. for municipal advisory and bond sale consulting services

E. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2021-58, approving a facility use agreement with Tunes of Glory Pipe and Drums, Inc. for use of certain areas of City Hall for rehearsals through 2025

F. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2021-59, waiving competitive bidding, and approving a contract with FER-PAL Construction USA for $41,760, water main pipe lining

G. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2021-60, waiving competitive bidding, and approving a contract with Maguire Iron, Inc. for $718,975, for West Water Tower Painting and Inspection

H. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2021-61, approving a license agreement with Everstream for installation of fiber optic cable in the City public rights-of-way

I. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2021-62, approving a professional services agreement with Engineering Resource Associates for design engineering services relating to the Batavia Road Resurfacing Project in the amount of $26,788.65, plus reimbursable expenses

J. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2021-63, approving a professional services agreement with Thomas Engineering Group for design engineering services relating to the Square Courts Resurfacing Project in the amount of $38,000, plus reimbursable expenses

K. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and adopt the Safety Committee Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy, effective immediately

L. Receive and file minutes of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on October 7, 2021

M. Receive and file minutes of the Environmental Advisory Commission meeting held on August 17, 2021

N. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to October 13, 2021, in the amount of $47,697.82

0. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before November 1, 2021, in the amount of $262,645.28

P. Receive and file report of Master Debit Card Expenditures for the month of September 2021, in the amount of $21,922.76

Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to approve the Consent Agenda items as read.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Aldermen: Anderson, Krischel, Davolos, Weidner, Aschauer, Wilson, Barry, and Goodman

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED VII. REGULAR AGENDA

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

IX. NEW BUSINESS

X. CLOSED SESSION

XI. ADJOURN

Alderman Wilson made a motion, seconded by Alderman Goodman to adjourn.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Alderman: Weidner, Aschauer, Anderson, Barry, Davolos, Krischel, Goodman, and Wilson

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED The regular Council meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

https://www.warrenville.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10182021-1031

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