City of Darien City Council met April 1.
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: Thomas J. Belczak; Joseph A. Marchese
Thomas M. Chlystek; Ted V. Schauer
Joseph A. Kenny; Lester Vaughan
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 seven aldermen present, Mayor
Weaver declared a quorum.
5. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL
Mark Barbato, Sterling Bay, commented regarding the proposed amendment to the zoning code for property at Cass Avenue and I55. He advised Council of an unintended consequence of the existing language surrounding Tier II chemicals and the ability to store battery powered forklift trucks on the premise. Council discussion ensued; the amendment was moved from the Consent Agenda to New Business for discussion and approval.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCE COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE – FEBRUARY 20, 2019
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 20, 2019.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: McIvor
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
B. ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCE COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE – FEBRUARY 26, 2019
It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve the minutes of the Administrative/Finance Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting of February 26, 2019.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer,
Abstain: Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: McIvor
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
C. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – MARCH 18, 2019
It was moved by Alderman Belczak and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of March 18, 2019.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Marchese, Schauer, Vaughan
Abstain: Kenny
Nays: None
Absent: McIvor
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
7. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Chlystek thanked Mayor Weaver on behalf of Ward Four residents for 33 years of relentless service and commitment to our City. He complimented her strength, endurance, and love in making the City a better place to live; he presented Mayor Weaver with a card.
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 Monday, April 15, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Conference Room.
.reminded everyone to vote in the Consolidated Election on April 2, 2019; polling places are open from 6:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT There was no report.
11. DEPARTMENT HEAD INFORMATION/QUESTIONS
A. POLICE DEPARTMENT – NO REPORT
Chief Thomas commented on:
• Communication channels/number of followers
o Twitter/980; Facebook/2500; Direct Connect/4000
• April: Distracted Driver Month – “Drive Carefully”
Chief Thomas addressed Council questions.
B. MUNICIPALSERVICES–NOREPORT
Director Gombac commented regarding construction season; he asked residents to be patient and mindful of posted signage.
12. TREASURER’S REPORT
A. WARRANT NUMBER 18-19-23
It was moved by Alderman Kenny and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve payment of Warrant Number 18-19-23 in the amount of $167,289.67 from the enumerated funds, and $246,097.25 from payroll funds for the period ending 03/28/19 for a total to be approved of $413,386.92.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer, Vaughan
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 May 6, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Conference Room.
Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Marchese stated the minutes of the February 25, 2019 meeting were approved and submitted to the Clerk’s Office. He announced the next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for April 22, 2019 at 6:30 P.M.
Police Committee – Clerk Ragona advised the next meeting of the Police Committee is scheduled for April 15, 2019 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
Mayor Weaver reiterated that Consent Agenda Item D was moved to New Business Item
A. It was moved by Alderman Belczak and seconded by Alderman Kenny to approve by Omnibus Vote the following items on the Consent Agenda:
A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO GRANT A WAIVER OF THE RAFFLE LICENSE BOND REQUIREMENT FOR THE DARIEN DISTRICT 61 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
B. ORDINANCE NO. O-11-19 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIATION TO THE DARIEN ZONING ORDINANCE (PZC 2019-01: 419 PLAINFIELD ROAD, TRI-STATE FIRE TOWER
C. ORDINANCE NO. O-12-19 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A MINOR AMENDMENT TO AN APPROVED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (CROSSROADS OF DARIEN – “CARING NETWORK”)
D. RESOLUTION NO. R-45-19 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PRIVATE PROPERTY REAR YARD STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROJECTS:
1. PROJECT FYE20-2 – 7616-20-24 BAIMBRIDGE DR. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,248, (CITY COST $8,436 RESIDENT REIMBURSEMENT $3,812)
2. PROJECT FYE20-3 – 7023 SIERRA DR. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,550, (CITY COST $6,412 RESIDENT REIMBURSEMENT $3,138)
3. PROJECT FYE20-4 – 7921-25-29-33 PINE CT. AND 7922-26-30-34 ADAMS ST. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,326, (CITY COST $6,244 RESIDENT REIMBURSEMENT $3,082)
4. PROJECT FYE20-6 - 7802 & 7806 STRATFORD PL. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,715, (CITY COST $3,536 RESIDENT REIMBURSEMENT $2,179)
5. PROJECT FYE20-8 – 2961 & 2971 BELLER DR. AND 8512 & 8524 MEADOW LN. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000, (CITY COST $3,000 RESIDENT REIMBURSEMENT $1,000)
6. PROJECT FYE20-9 – 1605-1609-13 DARIEN CLUB DR. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,720, (CITY COST $9,540 RESIDENT REIMBURSEMENT $4,180)
7. PROJECT FYE20-10 – 1513-09-05-01 73RD ST. AND 1514-10-06-02 SHELLEY CT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,735 (CITY COST $8,051 RESIDENT REIMBURSEMENT $3,684)
8. PROJECT FYE20-11 – 7101 WIRTH DR. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,676, (CITY COST $2,676 RESIDENT REIMBURSEMENT $1,000)
9. PROJECT FYE20-14 – 6801-08-13 SCOTCH PINE TRL. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,495, (CITY COST $12,521 RESIDENT REIMBURSEMENT $6,974)
10. PROJECT FYE20-15 – 6817-21 WHITE PINE TRL. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,256, (CITY COST $7,092 RESIDENT REIMBURSEMENT $5,164)
11. PROJECT FYE20-17 – 1524-28-32 WILLOW CREEK LN. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,658 (CITY COST $10,244 RESIDENT REIMBURSEMENT $4,414)
12 PROJECT FYE20-18 – 1017-1013 WILLOW LN. AND 1022-1018 BELAIR DR. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,751, (CITY COST $11,813 RESIDENT REIMBURSEMENT $4,938)
13. PROJECT FYE20-19 - 6914 SIERRA DR. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,957, (CITY COST $5,218 RESIDENT REIMBURSEMENT $2,739)
14. PROJECT FYE20-20 – 2951 MEADOW CT. & 2940 HARVEST PL. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,459, (CITY COST $2,459 RESIDENT REIMBURSEMENT $1,000)
E. RESOLUTION NO. R-46-19 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A STORM SEWER EASEMENT FROM THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: 7023 SIERRA DRIVE 09-22-310-019
F. RESOLUTION NO. R-47-19 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A STORM SEWER EASEMENT FROM THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: 7806 STRATFORD PLACE 09-27-308-030
G. RESOLUTION NO. R-48-19 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW 2020 PETERBILT MODEL 348 CAB, UNIT 101, AND CHASSIS FROM JX PETERBILT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $101,821.56
H. RESOLUTION NO. R-49-19 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DUMP BODY AND SNOW PLOW EQUIPMENT PACKAGE, LIGHTING ACCESSORIES, AND HYDRAULIC CONTROLS, FOR THE 2020 PETERBILT MODEL 348, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $102,172.00
I. RESOLUTION NO. R-50-19 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 2019, FORD F-350 4X4 SUPER CAB FROM CURRIE COMMERCIAL CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,234
J. RESOLUTION NO. R-51-19 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE FOLLOWING FROM B&H EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,618:
1. ONE 3-COMPARTMENT DOUBLE WALL UL 142 FLUID STORAGE TANK WITH ALL FITTINGS, SIGHT GAUGES AND VENTS, ALSO WITH (3) 5:1 RATIO OIL PUMPS, (3) 1⁄2” X 50’ HOSE REELS, (3) ELECTRONIC METERED DISPENSE VALVES, AIR REGULATORS, CONNECTING HOSES
2. ONE 4-TANK STACKABLE POLY SYSTEM – 60 GALLON EACH ON STAND WITH GRAVITY FEED PUMPING, DRIP TRAYS, SECONDARY CONTAINMENT
K. ORDINANCE NO. O-14-19 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIATION TO THE DARIEN SIGN CODE (PZC 2018-09: AUTO-MOBILE CENTER OF DARIEN, 6710 ROUTE 83)
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: McIvor
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
17. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DARIEN ZONING CODE SECTION 5A-9-1-2 PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AND SECTION 5A-12-4-8 REGISTER POLLUTANTS (PZC 2018-11: CHEMICAL USES)
It was moved by Alderman Belczak and seconded by Alderman Vaughan to approve the motion as presented.
MOTION TO AMEND
Alderman Marchese motioned and Alderman Schauer seconded to accept amendments Section 5A-9-1-2 and Section 5A-12-4-8 as proposed.
Council discussion ensued.
There was a call for the question on the amendment.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: McIvor
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
AMENDING MOTION CARRIED
There was a call for the question on the original motion.
ORDINANCE NO. O-13-19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DARIEN ZONING CODE SECTION 5A-9-1-2 PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AND SECTION 5A-12-4-8 REGISTER POLLUTANTS (PZC 2018-11: CHEMICAL USES)
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: McIvor
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
B. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE 2019-2020 BUDGET.
It was moved by Alderman Kenny and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve the motion as presented.
ORDINANCE NO. O-15-19 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE 2019- 2020 BUDGET
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: McIvor
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
18. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL
Tri-State Chief Molinaro thanked the Council for approving the variation that will affect emergency service within the City.
Alderman Marchese inquired regarding the clean-up efforts surrounding Sterigenics; accordingly, the ILEPA will oversee the environmental clean-up process. Council discussion ensued. Administrator Vana will contact Willowbrook Administrator Halik.
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Alderman Kenny and seconded by Alderman Vaughan to adjourn the City Council meeting.
VIA VOICE VOTE – MOTION DULY CARRIED
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:16 P.M.
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