City of Darien City Council met February 20.
Here is the minutes 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 Ted V. Schauer
Joseph A. Kenny
Absent: Thomas M. Chlystek
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 five aldermen present, Mayor Weaver declared a quorum.
5. Questions, Comments And Announcements – General
There were none.
6. Approval Of Minutes
A. City Council Meeting, January 15, 2018
It was moved by Alderman Kenny and seconded by Alderman Beilke to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of January 15, 2018.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: Chlystek, McIvor
Results: Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 2
Motion Duly Carried
B. City Council Meeting, February 5, 2018
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of February 5, 2018.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: Chlystek, McIvor
Results: Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 2
Motion Duly Carried
7. Receiving Of Communications
There were none.
8. Mayor’s Report
A. Consideration Of A Motion To Approve A Resolution Recognizing James W. Kiser As The 2018 Citizen Of The Year In The City Of Darien, Illinois
Mayor Weaver read the resolution into record.
It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Beilke to approve the resolution as presented.
Resolution No. R-35-18 A Resolution Recognizing James W. Kiser As The 2018 Citizen Of The Year In The City Of Darien, Illinois
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer, Weaver, Ragona, Coren, Murphey, Vana
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 12, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
Mayor Weaver presented James W. Kiser with the Citizen of the Year Resolution and plaque. There was resounding applause and a standing ovation from City Council and audience.
Jim Kiser thanked everyone and shared that he was honored to be recognized for things he finds “normal” to do.
Mayor Weaver invited all to the Citizen of the Year Coffee and Cake Reception following the meeting.
Mayor Weaver announced Cynthia McGann, Executive Director, Good Worx Inc. is looking for volunteers to work on the Sunny Patch community gardens this Spring and Summer; she stated Good Worx Inc. is an organization that provides food for those in need.
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
B. Municipal Services – No Report
12. Treasurer’s Report
A. Warrant Number 17-18-20
It was moved by Alderman Belczak and seconded by Alderman Beilke to approve payment of Warrant Number 17-18-20 in the amount of $512,067.39 from the enumerated funds, and $258,649.53 from payroll funds for the periods ending 02/15/18 for a total to be approved of $770,716.92.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: Chlystek, McIvor
Results: Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 2
Motion Duly Carried
B. Treasurer’s Report – January 2018
Treasurer Coren reviewed year-to-date sources of revenue, expenditures, and fund balances through the month of January 2018:
General Fund: Revenue $12,509,770; Expenditures $8,902,063 Current Balance $3,633,474
Water Fund: Revenue $6,913,052; Expenditures $5,407,655; Current Balance $1,971,834
Motor Fuel Tax Fund: Revenue $428,631; Expenditures $274,027; Current Balance $540,261
Water Depreciation Fund: Revenue ($998); Expenditures $170,720; Current Balance $11,432
Capital Improvement Fund: Revenue $227,034; Expenditures $3,790,372; Current Balance $5,916,579
13. Standing Committee Reports
Administrative/Finance Committee – Chairman Schauer announced the next meeting of the Administrative/Finance Committee is scheduled for March 5, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Conference Room. Chairman Schauer advised the Administrative/Finance Committee-of-the-Whole 2018-2019 Budget Meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2018 at 6:30 p.m in the Council Chambers.
Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Marchese announced the Municipal Services Committee meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Police Committee – Clerk Ragona announced the next meeting of the Police Committee is scheduled for March 19, 2018 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
There was no Consent Agenda.
17. New Business
A. Consideration Of A Motion Granting Waiver Of The Raffle License Bond Requirement For The Darien Lions Club.
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve the motion as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: Chlystek, McIvor
Results: Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 2
Motion Duly Carried
B. Consideration Of A Motion To Approve A Resolution Commending Alderwoman Beilke For Her Contributions To The City Of Darien, Dupage County, Illinois
It was moved by Alderman Belczak and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve the motion as presented.
Resolution No. R-36-18 A Resolution Commending Alderworman Beilke For Her Contributions To The City Of Darien, Dupage County, Illinois
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer, Weaver, Ragona, Coren, Murphey, Vana
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 11, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
Alderwoman Beilke thanked residents for the opportunity to represent Ward 2; the Mayor, City Council, and City Staff for the collaboration and team effort; and her family for their support. She announced her last day is February 27. Alderwoman Beilke stated it has been an honor to serve; she encouraged all to do the same.
18. Questions, Comments And Announcements – General
Representative Peter Roskam honored Jim Kiser by reading into record what was made part of the Congressional Record.
Representative David Olsen wished Jim Kiser the best on behalf of the 81st District General Assembly. Representative Olsen, Representative Durkin and Senator John Curran will present a resolution at the Citizen of the Year Dinner/Dance.
Alderman Marchese commended the Municipal Services team for quickly responding to a water main break in the midst of a snowstorm; they returned the next day to remove ice that had formed at the bottom of resident driveways.
Administrator Vana stated Director Gombac provided his contact information in Direct Connect should residents need immediate assistance.
Alderman Beilke announced the Citizen of the Year Dinner/Dance 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.
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.
Roll Call: Ayes: Beilke, Belczak, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: Chlystek, McIvor
Results: Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 2
Motion Duly Carried
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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