Darien City Council met Monday, March 6.
Here are the minutes as provided by Darien:
A WORK SESSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:23 P.M. BY MAYOR WEAVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING ITEMS ON THE MARCH 6, 2017 AGENDA WITH THE CITY COUNCIL. THE WORK SESSION ADJOURNED AT 7:29 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION – PURCHASE OR LEASE OF REAL ESTATE SECTION 2(C)(5) OF THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 8:45 P.M. AND ADJOURNED AT 8:57 P.M.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
CITY OF DARIEN
March 6, 2017
7:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Darien was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Weaver.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Weaver led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL — The Roll Call of Aldermen by Clerk Ragona was as follows:
Present: Tina Beilke Joseph A. Marchese
Thomas J. Belczak Sylvia McIvor
Thomas M. Chlystek Ted V. Schauer
Joseph A. Kenny
Absent: None
Also in Attendance: Kathleen Moesle Weaver, Mayor
JoAnne E. Ragona, City Clerk
Michael J. Coren, City Treasurer
Bryon D. Vana, City Administrator
Paul Nosek, Assistant City Administrator
Gregory Thomas, Police Chief
Daniel Gombac, Director of Municipal Services
4. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM — There being seven aldermen present, Mayor Weaver declared a quorum.
5. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL
There were none.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 21, 2017 City Council Meeting
It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Beilke to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of February 21, 2017.
Referring to the roll call for the Election of Mayor Pro-Tem on page two (2), Alderman Kenny advised that he was listed as voting AYE and as being absent. Clerk Ramona stated the correction will be made to reflect: Beilke, Chlystek, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer “AYES.”
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Chlystek, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer
Abstain: Belczak, Kenny
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7 Nays 0, Absent 0
MOTION DULY CARRIED
7. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Schauer shared communication from Anna Heery, 1309 Greenbriar Lane, complementing Municipal Services for Homer Tree Care tree trimming; she was also pleased with privately contracted work.
Alderman Kenny received communication from… …Bill Lisy, 7100 block of Walden Lane, regarding drainage and grading of Birchwood Park. …resident regarding refuse contract.
8. MAYOR’S REPORT
There was no report.
9. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
Clerk Ragona announced a Meet and Greet with Mayor Weaver will be held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall in the Conference Room.
10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
There was no report.
11. DEPARTMENT HEAD INFORMATION/QUESTIONS
A. POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT – DECEMBER 2016
B. POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT – JANUARY 2017
The Police Department Reports for December 2016 and January 2017 are available on the City website.
Chief Thomas reviewed the 2016 year-end report and results from the 2016 Annual Survey. Chief Thomas responded to questions from Council.
12. TREASURER’S REPORT
A. WARRANT NUMBER 16-17-21
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Beilke to approve payment of Warrant Number 16-17-21 in the amount of $128,202.03 from the enumerated funds, and $255,468.04 from payroll funds for the period ending 03/02/17; for a total to be approved of $383,670.07.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
MOTION DULY CARRIED
13. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administrative/Finance Committee – Chairman Schauer announced the next meeting of the Administrative/Finance Committee is scheduled for April 3, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.
Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Marchese announced the next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for March 27, 2017 at 6:30 P.M.
Police Committee – Chairman McIvor advised the next meeting of the Police Committee is scheduled for March 20, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Department Training Room.
14. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS – AGENDA RELATED
There were none.
15. OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business.
16. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Alderman McIvor and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve by Omnibus Vote the following items on the Consent Agenda:
A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO GRANT A WAIVER OF THE RAFFLE LICENSE BOND REQUIREMENT FOR SIGNATURE EVENTS ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY HOUSE CHARLIE’S GIFT AUTISM CENTER
B. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO GRANT A WAIVER OF THE RAFFLE LICENSE BOND REQUIREMENT FOR THE DARIEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
C. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION GRANTING A WAIVER OF THE $50.00 A DAY FEE FOR THE CLASS “J” TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE DARIEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese,
McIvor, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
MOTION DULY CARRIED
17. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ABATING PROPERTY TAX HERETOFORE LEVIED BY ORDINANCE NO. O-28-12
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Kenny to approve the motion as presented.
ORDINANCE NO. O-02-17 AN ORDINANCE ABATING PROPERTY TAX HERETOFORE LEVIED BY ORDINANCE NO. O-28-12
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese,
McIvor, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
MOTION DULY CARRIED
18. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL
Alderman McIvor reminded residents that Center Cass District 66 has a referendum on the April 4 ballot regarding a $12.9M bond issue. Additional information is available at www.ccsd66.org. She encouraged residents to attend informational meetings being held at Elizabeth Ide School as follows: March 8 at 7 P.M., March 9 at 7 P.M., March 11 at 10 A.M., and March 20 at 7 P.M. Mayor Weaver announced Hinsdale South District 86 has a link on our website regarding a referendum on the April 4 ballot in the amount of $76M.
19. ADJOURNMENT
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