City of Darien City Council met April 2.
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 7:33 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: Thomas J. Belczak Sylvia McIvor
Thomas M. Chlystek Ted V. Schauer
Joseph A. Kenny Lester Vaughan
Joseph A. Marchese
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 seven aldermen present, Mayor Weaver declared a quorum.
5. Questions, Comments And Announcements – General
There were none.
6. Approval Of Minutes
A. Administrative/Finance Committee-Of-The-Whole, February 21, 2018
It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Chlystek to approve the minutes of the Administrative/Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting of February 21, 2018.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer, Vaughan
Abstain: Kenny
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
B. Administrative/Finance Committee-Of-The-Whole, February 27, 2018
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve the minutes of the Administrative/Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting of February 27, 2018.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor,
Schauer, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
C. City Council Meeting, March 19, 2018
It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of March 19, 2018.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
7. Receiving Of Communications
Alderman Chlystek received communication from neighbors regarding..backyards torn up from work done by AT&T; Director Gombac notified AT&T regarding restoration..vehicles parked on driveways that are blocking sidewalks; he inquired if the Ordinance could be modified. Council discussion pursued. Mayor Weaver stated the request will be sent to the Police Committee for review and recommendation.
8. Mayor’s Report
A. Consideration Of A Motion To Approve The Reappointment Of Jeffrey May To The Police Pension Board
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Chlystek to approve the appointment of Jeffrey May.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
Clerk Ragona administered the Oath of Office to Jeffrey May.
B. Consideration Of A Motion To Approve The Appointment Of Robert G. Vuillaume To The Board Of Fire And Police Commissioners
It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve the appointment of Robert G. Vuillaume.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
Clerk Ragona administered the Oath of Office to Robert G. Vuillaume.
C. Consideration Of A Motion To Approve The Appointment Of Ralph Stompanato To The Planning And Zoning Commission
It was moved by Alderman Kenny and seconded by Alderman Marchese to approve the appointment of Ralph Stompanato.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
Clerk Ragona administered the Oath of Office to Ralph Stompanato.
D. Private Development Concept Proposal – Multi Sport Training Center
Sam Zagorac, Developer, presented the private development concept proposal for the proposed multi-sport training center and a hotel to be located at 1035 S. Frontage Road, which consists of approximately 10.25 acres owned by the Crown Family. He reviewed the Business Plan and drawings that were distributed to Council. Mr. Zagorac and Ross Duncan, Architect - BR Design & Architecture, addressed Council questions. Council voiced their opinions regarding the conceptual proposal. An Intergovernmental Agreement will be drafted by the city attorney to abate property taxes.
9. City Clerk’s Report
Clerk Ragona announced a Meet and Greet with Mayor Weaver will be held on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall 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
12. Treasurer’s Report
A. Warrant Number 17-18-23
It was moved by Alderman Kenny seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve payment of Warrant Number 17-18-23 in the amount of $207,766.22 from the enumerated funds, and $322,072.33 from payroll funds for the period ending 03/29/18 for a total to be approved of $529,838.55.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer, Vaughan
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 May 7, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Conference Room.
Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Marchese stated the minutes of the February 26, 2018 meeting were approved and submitted to the Clerk’s Office. He announced the next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for April 23, 2018 at 6:30 P.M.
Police Committee – Chairman McIvor advised the next meeting of the Police Committee is scheduled for April 16, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Department Training Room.
14. Questions And Comments – Agenda Related
Alderman Marchese inquired if New Business B & C could be moved to Consent Agenda; Mayor Weaver left as is.
Mayor Weaver asked Director Gombac to explain the project being done by Culy Contracting: Consent Agenda Item D. Director Gombac stated 10 storm water manholes will be repaired.
15. Old Business
There was no Old Business.
16. Consent Agenda
It was moved by Alderman McIvor and seconded by Alderman Marchese to approve by Omnibus Vote the following items on the Consent Agenda:
A. Ordinance No. O-07-18 Consideration Of A Motion To Approve An Ordinance Approving A Variation To The Darien Zoning Ordinance (Pzc 2018-02 2000 Manning Road, Elizabeth Ide School)
B. Consideration Of A Motion To Approve Site Plan As Presented (Pzc 2018-02 2000 Manning Road, Elizabeth Ide School)
C. Ordinance No. O-08-18 An Ordinance Approving A Variation To The Darien Zoning Ordinance (Pzc 2018-03 6624 Richmond Avenue)
D. Resolution No. R-45-18 A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Accept A Proposal From Culy Contracting Inc., For Storm Water Manholes On Seminole Road, Between Plainfield Road And 69th Street, In An Amount Not To Exceed $15,675.00
E. Resolution No. R-46-18 A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Contract With 7 Rag’s Electric Inc., For The 2018/19 Street Light Maintenance Contract Beginning May 1, 2018 Through April 30, 2019
F. Resolution No. R-47-18 A Resolution Accepting The Unit Price Proposal For Analytical Soil Testing Fees From Testing Service Corporation At The Proposed Unit Prices For Certain Waste For A Period Of May 1, 2018 Through April 30, 2019
G. Resolution No. R-48-18 A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of One New Vermeer Bc1800xl Brush Chipper, To Be Awarded To Vermeer Midwest, In An Amount Not To Exceed $71,606
H. Ordinance No. O-09-18 An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Personal Property Owned By The City Of Darien (Vehicles, Chipper, Phones, Etc.)
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
17. New Business
A. Consideration Of A Motion To Approve An Ordinance Approving The 2018-2019 Budget
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve the motion as presented.
Ordinance. No. O-10-18 An Ordinance Approving The 2018- 2019 Budget
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. Consideration Of A Motion To Approve A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Equipment And Installation From Hawkins Water Treatment Group Inc., For The Hypochlorite Conversion Project For Two, (2) Water Plants, Located On Plainfield Road And On 75th Street In An Amount Not To Exceed $19,876.26
It was moved by Alderman Belczak and seconded by Alderman Marchese to approve the motion as presented.
Resolution No. R-49-18 A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase Of Equipment And Installation From Hawkins Water Treatment Group Inc., For The Hypochlorite Conversion Project For Two, (2) Water Plants, Located On Plainfield Road And On 75th Street In An Amount Not To Exceed $19,876.26
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
C. Consideration Of A Motion To Approve A Resolution Authorizing The Following:
• Private Property Rear Yard Storm Water Management Assistance Projects: Project 1 - Beechnut Lane, Ironwood Lane, 71st Street, Project 2 - Linden Avenue, Project 3 - Adams Street, Project 4 - Ridge Road Windmere Court, Project 5 – Fox Hill Place, Carriage Green Dr, Project 6 – Tamarack Lane
• The Following Removal And Replacement Underdrain Public Works Projects: Project 12 - 7600- 7700 Block Of Baker Court/Hayenga Lane, Project 13 - 8600 Block Of Clifford Drive, Project 14 - 2900 Block Of Beller Road/Spring Green
It was moved by Alderman Kenny and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve the motion as presented.
Alderman McIvor inquired about budgeted project amounts; Director Gombac responded and stated that Projects 7 – 11 will be proposed to Council for approval at a later date.
Resolution No. R-50-18 A Resolution Authorizing The Following:
• Private Property Rear Yard Storm Water Management Assistance Projects: Project 1 - Beechnut Lane, Ironwood Lane, 71st Street, Project 2 - Linden Avenue, Project 3 - Adams Street, Project 4 - Ridge Road Windmere Court, Project 5 – Fox Hill Place, Carriage Green Dr, Project 6 – Tamarack Lane
• The Following Removal And Replacement Underdrain Public Works Projects: Project 12 - 7600-7700 Block Of Baker Court/Hayenga Lane, Project 13 - 8600 Block Of Clifford Drive, Project 14 - 2900 Block Of Beller Road/Spring Green
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
Motion Duly Carried
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 McIvor and seconded by Alderman Schauer to adjourn the City Council meeting.
Via Voice Vote – Motion Duly Carried
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
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