City of Darien City Council met January 15.
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 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
Bryon D. Vana, 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 – December 18, 2017 City Council Meeting
It was moved by Alderman McIvor and seconded by Alderman Kenny to approve the
minutes of the City Council Meeting of December 18, 2017.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, McIvor
Abstain: Marchese, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
7. Receiving of Communications
Alderman Chlystek thanked Alderman Marchese and Alderman Kenny for leading the
Holiday Lights Tours.
8. Mayor’s Report
A. 2018 Citizen of the Year Nomination
Mayor Weaver asked Alderman Beilke, City Council Liaison, to present the
recommendation for the 2018 Citizen of the Year. Liaison Beilke read the Citizen of the
Year Committee letter recommending award of 2018 Citizen of the Year to James W.
Kiser.
It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Belczak to concur with
the 2018 Citizen of the Year Committee’s nomination, and to award the title of 2018
Citizen of the Year to James W. Kiser.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese,
McIvor, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
Mayor Weaver thanked Citizen of the Year Committee members, Linda Borowiak,
Bonnie Kucera, Carol Mallers, and Merle Salazar for serving on the committee and
organizing the event.
Alderman Beilke invited all to attend the Citizen of the Year Cake and Coffee Reception
on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 following the City Council Meeting. The dinner/dance
for the Citizen of the Year will be held on March 3, 2018 at Alpine Banquets; ticket price
is $35 per person and can be purchased at City Hall. Reservation deadline is February 27.
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 – No Report
Due to year-end reporting, Chief Thomas advised the December 2017 Police Department
Monthly Report will be available in February.
B. Municipal Services – No Report
Director Gombac reminded residents who may be going out of town during the winter to
shut off their water at the meter and to leave the heat on.
12. Treasurer’s Report - Provided by Administrator Vana
A. Warrant Number 17-18-17
It was moved by Alderman Belczak and seconded by Alderman Beilke to approve
payment of Warrant Number 17-18-17 in the amount of $358,073.61from the enumerated
funds, and $530,689.25 from payroll funds for the periods ending 12/22/17 and 1/04/18
for a total to be approved of $888,762.86.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, McIvor,
Marchese, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
B. Warrant Number 17-18-18
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Marchese to approve
payment of Warrant Number 17-18-18 in the amount of $1,005.404.33 from the
enumerated funds, for a total to be approved of $1,005,404.33.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, McIvor,
Marchese, 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 February 5, 2018 at 6:00 P.M.
Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Marchese announced the next meeting of
the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for January 22, 2018 at 6:30 P.M.
Police Committee – Chairman McIvor advised the minutes of the August 21, 2017
meeting were approved and submitted to the Clerk’s Office. She announced the next
meeting of the Police Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 6:00
p.m. in the Police Department Training Room.
Alderman McIvor stated she will be presenting on the Greenest Region Compact 2 at the
Environmental Committee Meeting on Monday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m in the Police
Department Training Room. Edith Makra, Director of Environmental Initiatives from the
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, will be in attendance to answer questions.
14. Questions And Comments – Agenda Related
There were none.
15. Old Business
There was no Old Business.
16. Consent Agenda
There was no Consent Agenda.
17. New Business
A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING A POLICY PROHIBITING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PUBLIC ACT 100-0554
It was moved by Alderman McIvor seconded by Alderman Chylstek to approve the
motion as presented.
Alderman Kenny inquired if annual education applies to Council; Administrator Vana
will verify requirements with City Attorney regarding training.
ORDINANCE NO. O-01-18 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A
POLICY PROHIBITING SEXUAL
HARASSMENT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH PUBLIC ACT 100-0554
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 Marchese announced December 2019 is the 50th Anniversary of the City of
Darien; he inquired if monies should be included in the budget to support this milestone
event. Council discussion pursued with additional dialogue to follow during Goal Setting
in October.
Alderman McIvor commented about her personal experience during a ComED power
outage. She commended ComEd on using Smart Meters to locate addresses involved and
for quickly restoring service without having to enter the homes.
Alderman Chlystek inquired about the storm sewer infrastructure failure on Plainfield
Road. Director Gombac stated the repairs were completed; he provided an update.
Mayor Weaver asked Director Gombac about the number of water main breaks that have
occurred; Director Gombac stated there have been 15.
19. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by
Alderman McIvor and seconded by Alderman Schauer to adjourn the City Council
meeting.
Via Voice Vote – Motion Duly Carried
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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