City of Darien City Council met Sept. 16.
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 Marchese.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marchese 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 Ted V. Schauer
Thomas M. Chlystek Mary Coyle Sullivan
Eric K. Gustafson Lester Vaughan
Joseph A. Kenny
Absent: None
Also in Attendance: Joseph Marchese, Mayor
JoAnne E. Ragona, City Clerk
Michael J. Coren, City Treasurer
Bryon D. Vana, City Administrator
John B. Murphey, City Attorney
Gregory Thomas, Police Chief
Daniel Gombac, Director of Municipal Services
4. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM — There being seven aldermen present, Mayor
Marchese declared a quorum.
5. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL
Mayor Marchese requested comments regarding cannabis be held until New Business
Item A is addressed.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council Meeting, August 19, 2019
It was moved by Alderwoman Sullivan and seconded by Alderman Kenny to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of August 19, 2019.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Gustafson, Kenny, Sullivan, Vaughan
Abstain: Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
MOTION DULY CARRIED
B. City Council Meeting, September 3, 2019
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of September 3, 2019.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Abstain: Gustafson
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
MOTION DULY CARRIED
7. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Schauer received communication from Maria Sircher regarding opposition to cannabis establishments in Darien.
Alderman Kenny received communication from Mary Ann Fogarty regarding opposition to cannabis establishments in Darien.
Alderwomen Sullivan received communication from.
.Terry Pantalao, Carriage Hill, regarding annexation of property.
.Mr. Careno, Evergreen Lane, regarding painting of fire hydrants.
.Andrew Kelly, Tara Hill, regarding driveway paving and preservation.
.five residents regarding cannabis – 3 in support of opting-out and 2 in favor of allowing recreational cannabis business establishments in Darien.
Alderman Gustafson received communication from two individuals regarding their input to cannabis vote.
Alderman Vaughan received communication from Joline Labedis regarding opposition to cannabis establishments in Darien.
Mayor Marchese.
.received communication from four individuals in support of the opt-out vote.
.read into record letter received from Juliana, third grader at Lace School; he thanked Juliana for making his day.
8. MAYOR’S REPORT
A. DONATION TO THE 100 CLUB – RON KIEFER
Ron Kiefer, Darien Lions Club, thanked Darien Chamber of Commerce, City of Darien, Darien Lions Club and Kinko-Ace Hardware for the group effort provided in the arrangement and sale of 500 blue lights to honor first responders on September 11.
Andrew Brunsen, President – Darien Lions Club, presented checks totaling $700 to The 100 Club, an organization that supports families of fallen officers and firefighters.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE APPOINTMENT OF NICK PITZER TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve the motion as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Gustafson, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
MOTION DULY CARRIED
Mayor Marchese explained that Frank Burns resigned, which created an open position; he shared a brief biography of Mr. Pitzer.
Clerk Ragona administered the Oath of Office to Nick Pitzer.
Mayor Marchese expressed his condolences on behalf of the City of Darien to the family of Kate Sullivan, co-publisher of Neighbors of Darien Magazine; he provided visitation and funeral details. Alderwoman Sullivan expressed her condolences.
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 MONTHLY REPORT – AUGUST 2019
The August 2019 Police Department Monthly Report is available on the City website.
Alderman Chlystek inquired regarding car accidents; Chief Thomas responded.
B. MUNICIPALSERVICES–NOREPORT
Alderman Kenny inquired regarding the parking space lines in Brookhaven Plaza; Director Gombac will investigate issue.
12. TREASURER’S REPORT
A. WARRANT NUMBER 19-20-11
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve payment of Warrant Number 19-20-11 in the amount of $858,120.56 from the enumerated funds, and $261,832.18 from payroll funds for the period ending 09/12/19 for a total to be approved of $1,119,952.74.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Gustafson, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent
B. MONTHLY REPORT–MAY2019
C. MONTHLY REPORT – JUNE 2019
D. MONTHLY REPORT – JULY 2019
Treasurer Coren explained all reports are preliminary, pending final issuance of audit report. He reviewed year-to-date sources of revenue, expenditures, and fund balances through the month of August 2019.
E. MONTHLY REPORT–AUGUST2019
General Fund: Revenue $6,426,293; Expenditures $4,490,940 Current Balance $3,549,603
Water Fund: Revenue $2,385,069; Expenditures $1,803,634; Current Balance $2,218,681
Motor Fuel Tax Fund: Revenue $222,950; Expenditures $159,133; Current Balance $412,158
Water Depreciation Fund: Revenue $7,217 Expenditures $53,171; Current Balance $2,515,606
Capital Improvement Fund: Revenue $208,117; Expenditures $2,970,602; Current Balance $5,474,770
Treasurer Coren noted $3M fund transfer from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund and $800K fund transfer from Water Fund to Water Depreciation Fund.
13. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administrative/Finance Committee – Chairwoman Sullivan announced the next meeting of the Economic Development Committee is scheduled for October 9, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Belczak announced the next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for September 23, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
Police Committee – Chairman Kenny announced the next meeting of the Police Committee is scheduled for October 21, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Department Training Room.
14. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS – AGENDA RELATED
Chris English, Joline Labedis, Mike Patrushka and Timothy Giuliani voiced their opinions regarding cannabis business establishments in Darien.
15. OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business.
16. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Alderman Kenny and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve by Omnibus Vote the following items on the Consent Agenda:
A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION GRANTING A WAIVER OF THE $50.00 A DAY FEE FOR THE CLASS “J” TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE FOR OUR LADY OF PEACE
B. RESOLUTION NO.R-94-19 A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE FOUNDATION REPAIRS CONSISTING OF WATERPROOFING, AND RESTORATION OF THE OLD LACE SCHOOL AND DIRECT STAFF TO REBID THE PROJECT FOR FY 20/21
C. RESOLUTION NO.R-95-19 A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE PREPARATION AND PAINTING OF THE COMMUNICATION TOWER LOCATED AT 1041 S. FRONTAGE ROAD AND DIRECT STAFF TO REBID THE PROJECT FOR FY 20/21
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Gustafson, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, 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 AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE DARIEN CITY CODE, “BUSINESS REGULATIONS”, BY ADDING NEW CHAPTER 10, “PROHIBITION OF RECREATIONAL CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF DARIEN” THERETO
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderwoman Sullivan to approve the motion as presented.
Council members voiced their viewpoints regarding cannabis business establishments; Attorney Murphy and Chief Thomas responded to inquiries. Council discussion ensued. Mayor Marchese commented regarding issuance of medical marijuana licenses.
Fred Wilson, 30-year resident, inquired regarding survey and shared his viewpoint. Joline Labedis and Chris English provided additional comments.
Roll Call: Ayes: Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan
Nays: Belczak, Chlystek, Gustafson, Vaughan
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 3, Nays 4, Absent 0
MOTION FAILED
Mayor Marchese stated he will instruct Administrator Vana and staff to begin working on ordinance and zoning for recreational cannabis establishments in Darien.
Administrator Vana reviewed next steps in finalizing ordinance. Attorney Murphy provided direction.
18. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL
Alderwoman Sullivan announced Hinsdale South High School fall musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” will be held on November 1 – 3 in the school auditorium; she encouraged attendance.
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Alderwoman Sullivan and seconded by Alderman Vaughan to adjourn the City Council meeting.
VIA VOICE VOTE – MOTION DULY CARRIED
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:43 P.M.
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