City of Darien City Council met October 2
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
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 Clerk Ragona.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Clerk Ragona 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. Kenny
Thomas J. Belczak Joseph A. Marchese
Thomas M. Chlystek Ted V. Schauer
Absent: Sylvia McIvor
Also in Attendance: JoAnne E. Ragona, City Clerk
Michael J. Coren, City Treasurer
Bryon D. Vana, City Administrator
Gregory Thomas, Police Chief
Daniel Gombac, Director of Municipal Services
Election of Mayor Pro-Tem
Due to the absence of Mayor Weaver, Clerk Ragona asked Council for nominations for
Mayor Pro-Tem.
It was motioned by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Beilke to appoint
Alderman Marchese as Mayor Pro-Tem. There being no other nominations, she closed
the election and called for the question.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese,
Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: McIvor
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
Motion Duly Carried
4. Declaration of a Quorum — There being six aldermen present, Mayor ProTem
Marchese declared a quorum.
5. Questions, Comments and Announcements – General
There were none.
6. Approval of Minutes – September 18, 2017 City Council Meeting
It was moved by Alderman Beilke and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve the
minutes of the City Council Meeting of September 18, 2017.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese,
Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: McIvor
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
Motion Duly Carried
7. Receiving of Communications
Alderman Chlystek commented that Ward 4 had a Neighborhood Block Party; he thanked
Shari Gillespie and Steve Wernecke for organizing the event and Police Officer Matt
Rundell for attending and speaking to residents about the Police Department and gun
safety.
8. Mayor’s Report
A. Mayoral Proclamation “Fire Prevention Month” (October
2017)
Mayor Pro-Tem Marchese read the proclamation into the record, declaring October 2017
as Fire Prevention Month.
B. Mayoral Proclamation “Darien Lions Club Candy Days”
(Friday, October 13, 2017 and Saturday, October 14, 2017
Mayor Pro-Tem Marchese read the proclamation into the record, declaring Friday,
October 13, 2017 and Saturday, October 14, 2017 as Darien Lions Club Candy Days.
Lion Chairman Ed O’Connor accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Darien Lions
Club; he thanked the City for supporting the blind, deaf and local charities.
C. Annual Financial Report – for the Year Ended April 30, 2017
Treasurer Coren introduced Jason Askin, CPA, Senior Manager, with Sikich LLP. Mr.
Askin reviewed the audit results and highlights from the Annual Financial Report,
Auditor’s Communication document and Management Letter. Mr. Askin addressed
questions from Council.
9. City Clerk’s Report
There was no report.
10. City Administrator’s Report
There was no report.
11. Department Head Information/Questions
A. Police Department
Chief Thomas announced “Coffee with a Cop” will be held on October 4, 2017 from
6:00-8:00 P.M. at Dunkin Donuts.
B. Municipal Services – No Report
12. Treasurer’s Report
A. Warrant Number 17-18-11
It was moved by Alderman Kenny and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve
payment of Warrant Number 17-18-11 in the amount of $212,836.71 from the
enumerated funds, and $271,926.72 from payroll funds for the period ending 09/28/17 for
a total to be approved of $484,763.43.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese,
Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: McIvor
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
Motion Duly Carried
B. Monthly Report – May 2017 (Available on Website)
C. Monthly Report – June 2017 (Available on Website)
D. Monthly Report – July 2017 (Available on Website)
E. Monthly Report – August 2017
Treasurer Coren reviewed year-to-date sources of revenue, expenditures, and fund
balances through the month of August 2017:
General Fund: Revenue $6,169,517; Expenditures $4,150,213
Current Balance $2,545,072
Water Fund: Revenue $2,422,680; Expenditures $2,225,529;
Current Balance $663,587
Motor Fuel Tax Fund: Revenue $188,757; Expenditures $126,609; Current
Balance $447,805
Water Depreciation Fund: Revenue ($705); Expenditures $83,738; Current
Balance $98,707
Capital Improvement Fund: Revenue $147,188; Expenditures $2,358,393;
Current Balance $6,768,712
Alderman Kenny inquired about revenue checks and balances; Treasurer Coren stated he
and the City Accountant review the budget monthly.
13. Standing Committee Reports
Administrative/Finance Committee – Chairman Schauer advised the minutes of the
September 5, 2017 meeting were approved and submitted to the Clerk’s Office. He
announced the next meeting of the Administrative/Finance Committee is scheduled for
November 6, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.
Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Marchese advised the minutes of the
August 7 and August 21, 2017 meetings were approved and submitted to the Clerk’s
Office. He announced the next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for October 23, 2017 at 6:30 P.M.
Police Committee – Clerk Ragona announced the next meeting of the Police Committee
is scheduled for October 16, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Department Training Room.
14. Questions and Comments – Agenda Related
Alderman Beilke inquired about Consent Agenda Item D Sprint payments. Administrator
Vana stated the schedule of payments is for back rent; current amounts owed are
collected on a monthly basis. He advised the agreement includes automatic renewals.
15. Old Business
There was no Old Business
16. Consent Agenda
It was moved by Alderman Beilke and seconded by Alderman Schauer 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 the Nick Kot
Charity for TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
B. Ordinance No. O-17-17 An Ordinance Granting a
Minor Amendment to an
Approved Planned Unit
Development (Townhomes of
Violet’s Farm PUD: 8414 Dawn
Lane)
C. Consideration of a Motion Acknowledging The City of
Darien Stormwater Program Annual Report
D. Resolution No. R-91-17 A Resolution Authorizing The
City Administrator to
Execute an Amendment to the
Lease Agreement Between The
City of Darien and Sprintcom
Inc.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese,
Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: McIvor
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
Motion Duly Carried
17. New Business
There was no New Business.
18. Questions, Comments and Announcements – General
There were none.
19. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by
Alderman Kenny and seconded by Alderman Beilke to adjourn the City Council meeting.
Via Voice Vote – Motion Duly Carried
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:23 P.M.
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