City of Darien City Council met December 4.
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 7:31 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. Kenny
Thomas J. Belczak Joseph A. Marchese
Thomas M. Chlystek Ted V. Schauer
Absent: Sylvia McIvor
Also in Attendance: Kathleen Moesle Weaver, Mayor
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
4. Declaration of a Quorum — There being six aldermen present, Mayor
Weaver declared a quorum.
5. Questions, Comments and Announcements – General
There were none.
6. Approval of Minutes
A. Goal Setting Session, October 30, 2017
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve the minutes of the Goal Setting Session of October 30, 2017.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: McIvor
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
B. City Council Meeting, November 20, 2017
It was moved by Alderman Kenny and seconded by Alderman Marchese to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of November 20, 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
Mayor Weaver thanked the Darien Historical Society for the tree lighting ceremony.
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 December 18, 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 – No Report
B. Municipal Services – No Report
Alderman Chlystek confirmed that the last free leaf pickup would be the week of December 11.
Mayor Weaver inquired about the tree branches on 75th Street; Director Gombac responded that ComEd cut trees and removed branches.
12. Treasurer’s Report
A. Warrant Number 17-18-15
It was moved by Alderman Belczak and seconded by Alderman Beilke to approve payment of Warrant Number 17-18-15 in the amount of $163,952.46 from the enumerated funds, and $323,883.11 from payroll funds for the period ending 11/23/17 for a total to be approved of $487,835.57.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chylstek, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: McIvor
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
13. Standing Committee Reports
Administrative/Finance Committee – Chairman Schauer announced the next meeting of the Administrative/Finance Committee is scheduled for January 2, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.
Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Marchese advised the minutes of the November 6, 2017 meeting were approved and submitted to the Clerk’s Office. He announced the next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for December 26, 2017 at 6:30 P.M.
Police Committee – No report.
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 Marchese and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve by Omnibus Vote the following items on the Consent Agenda:
ORDINANCE NO. O-25-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5A, CHAPTER 9, SECTION 5A-9-2-3, PERMITTED USES IN THE O OFFICE DISTRICT (PZC 2017-05: PHARMACIES)
ORDINANCE NO. O-26-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PZC 2017-04 EVERGREEN LANE, CARRIAGE WAY WEST UNIT 6)
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chylstek, 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
Alderman Chlystek inquired if Capri Restaurant was interested in the property at the corner of Cass Avenue and Plainfield Road; Director Gombac stated that other prospects are being considered.
Alderman Beilke announced Citizen of the Year (COY) nominations are due January 2, 2018; the dinner/dance will be held on March 3, 2018 at Alpine Banquets. Mayor Weaver inquired if local organizations were contacted regarding COY nominations. Alderman Marchese, Clerk Ragona, and Alderman Beilke commented.
19. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Alderman Kenny and seconded by Alderman Schauer to adjourn the City Council meeting.
Via Voice Vote – Motion Duly Carried
The City Council meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
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