City of Darien City Council met March 19.
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
Atticus Vaughan, son of Lester Vaughan, 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: Thomas J. Belczak Joseph A. Marchese
Thomas M. Chlystek Sylvia McIvor
Joseph A. Kenny Ted V. Schauer
Absent: None
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 – March 5, 2018
It was moved by Alderman Kenny and seconded by Alderman Marchese to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of March 5, 2018.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
7. Receiving Of Communications
Alderman Chlystek announced the 2nd Annual Lupo & Allen Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Farmingdale Terrace Park on March 24, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. Residents are asked to bring a dish to share and make a family donation of $5.00 to benefit Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Hinsdale Hospital NICU.
Mayor Weaver.
.received a letter from Keith T. Giagnorio, Village President, on behalf of the Village of Lombard and the Lombard Police Department extending appreciation to the Darien Police Department for their assistance provided after the passing of Detective Michael Harris.
.thanked President Noman Nooruddin of the Dawoodi Bohra Community for the beautiful shawl she received as part of the Moslim celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2018.
8. Mayor’s Report
A. Consideration Of A Motion To Advice And Consent To Mayor Weaver’s Appointment Of Lester Vaughan As Alderman Of Ward Two
It was moved by Alderman Chlystek and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve the motion as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor,
Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
Clerk Ragona administered the Oath of Office to Lester Vaughan.
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
1. Monthly Report – February 2018 The February 2018 Police Department Monthly Report is available on the City website. Chief Thomas spoke of safety of school age children provided by Police Department and Schools.
2. Annual Report
Chief Thomas highlighted topics from the 2017 Annual Report:
• Public Safety Mission: Violent Crime, Property Crime, Total Crime, Other Crime, Traffic Crashes
• Community – Oriented Policing
• Honor: Employee Recognition, Employee Discipline, Use of Force
• Personnel
• Organization: Generally, Drug Related, 9-1-1, Evidence, Training, Building & Grounds, Equipment & Technology
• Calls for Service Summary
• Crime Summary
• Arrest Report
• Traffic Summary
B. Municipal Services – No Report
Director Gombac spoke about the Water Main Improvements Project on Plainfield Road.
12. Treasurer’s Report
A. Warrant Number 17-18-22
It was moved by Alderman Belczak and seconded by Alderman McIvor to approve payment of Warrant Number 17-18-22 in the amount of $459,513.14 from the enumerated funds, and $250,476.94 from payroll funds for the period ending 03/15/18 for a total to be approved of $709,990.08.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
B. Treasurer’s Report – February 2018
Treasurer Coren reviewed year-to-date sources of revenue, expenditures, and fund balances through the month of February 2018:
General Fund: Revenue $13,690,703; Expenditures $9,537,008
Current Balance $4,179,462
Water Fund: Revenue $6,914,454; Expenditures $5,916,888;
Current Balance $1,464,003
Motor Fuel Tax Fund: Revenue $478,914; Expenditures $359,297; Current
Balance $505,274
Water Depreciation Fund: Revenue ($1,081); Expenditures $170,720; Current
Balance $11,350
Capital Improvement Fund: Revenue $230,380; Expenditures $3,810,193;
Current Balance $5,900,104
13. Standing Committee Reports
Administrative/Finance Committee – Chairman Schauer announced the next meeting of the Administrative/Finance Committee is scheduled for April 2, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Marchese announced the Municipal Services Committee meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Police Committee – Chairman McIvor announced the next meeting of the Police Committee is scheduled for April 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Police Department Training Room. Chairman McIvor welcomed new member, Alderman Vaughan, to the Police Committee.
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
There was no New Business.
18. Questions, Comments And Announcements – General
Alderman Marchese announced Our Lady of Peace will be hosting 2nd Annual Fish Fry on March 23, 2018 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13/adult and $7/child.
19. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Alderman McIvor and seconded by Alderman Chlystek to adjourn the City Council meeting.
Via Voice Vote – Motion Duly Carried
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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