City of Darien City Council met Sept. 8.
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 and restarted at 7:52 P.M. due to technical difficulties.
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 (Zoom) Ted V. Schauer (Zoom)
Eric K. Gustafson (Zoom) Mary Coyle Sullivan (Zoom)
Joseph A. Kenny (Zoom) Lester Vaughan (Zoom)
Absent: Thomas M. Chlystek
Also in Attendance: Joseph Marchese, Mayor
JoAnne E. Ragona, City Clerk
Michael J. Coren, City Treasurer
Bryon D. Vana, City Administrator
Gregory Thomas, Police Chief (Zoom)
Daniel Gombac, Director of Municipal Services (Zoom)
Lisa Klemm, Administrative Assistant (Zoom)
4. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM — There being six aldermen present, Mayor
Marchese declared a quorum.
5. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL
There were none.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – August 17, 2020 City Council Meeting
It was moved by Alderwoman Sullivan and seconded by Alderman Kenny to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of August 17, 2020.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Gustafson, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan,
Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Chlystek
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
7. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Kenny received communication from
.eighteen residents in opposition of chickens on property and the need for an ordinance restricting chickens; residents included: Marie Freidag, Millie Wostratzky, Carol Norbut, Lawrence Jostock, Joseph Valo, Martin Gabriel, Sally English, Mark Costa, Tom Hynes, Nancy Brogato, Robert Larson, Renee Fidanzo, James Williams, Jim Craig, Carolyn Williams, Joseph Toljanic, Bonnie Kucera and Marie Ciaglia.
.Ralph Lodato, 71st Street, regarding drag racing on 71st Street.
Alderwoman Sullivan.
.stated she provided Phillip Halliburton, ComEd External Affairs Manager, with addresses of residences that experience long-term power outages. Mr. Halliburton investigated and determined the majority of outages were tree related; trees are scheduled to be trimmed in 2021, with short-term assessments handled immediately.
.contacted Brian Broderick, Carriage Greens Country Club, regarding communication received from Pinehurst Subdivision residents expressing need for fencing on golf course along Bailey Road to discourage use of private property. Mr. Broderick stated fence is being scheduled for installation.
.received communication from resident on Evergreen Lane regarding tree issues..received communication from Dr. Kelly Glisan to restrict chickens in Darien.
.received communication from several residents opposing chickens. If allowed an ordinance be established to regulate the number of chickens and provide fencing requirements.
Mayor Marchese received emails from.
.Kristina Nemetz, Marie Friedag, Lou Mallers, and Millie Wostratzky opposing chickens.
.Elisabeth Monahan was in support of chickens.
8. MAYORS REPORT
A. ACTUARIAL PRESENTATION – JASON L. FRANKEN
Jason Franken, Foster & Foster Inc. provided highlights from the Police Pension Fund Actuarial Valuation as of May 1, 2020. He reviewed investment returns and investment requirements that were impacted by the pandemic and the passing of consolidation legislature in Springfield. James Franken and Treasurer Coren addressed Council questions.
Mayor Marchese.
.announced the Municipal Services Committee Meeting will be held on September 28, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. The Committee will be reviewing information provided by Director Gombac regarding a proposed chicken ordinance. He commented that residents are welcome to attend; face masks are mandatory and seating is limited. Recommendations can be submitted.
.noted he and Administrator Vana will be meeting with Mr. Broderick, Carriage Greens Country Club, regarding incentive program accomplishments.
9. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
Clerk Ragona announced:
• City of Darien election materials for the April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election may
be picked up at Darien City Hall beginning September 22, 2020.
• Available elected position (4 year term) include: Alderman for Ward 1, 3, 5 and 7. • Candidates are encouraged to seek the advice of legal counsel before filing
nomination papers, which must be in apparent conformity with the Election Code. The first day to file is December 14, 2020 at 8:30 A.M. and the last day to file is December 21, 2020 at 4:30 P.M.
• Regular business hours at Darien City Hall are Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
There was no report.
11. DEPARTMENT HEAD INFORMATION/QUESTIONS
A. POLICE DEPARTMENT – NO REPORT
B. MUNICIPALSERVICES–NOREPORT
12. TREASURER’S REPORT
A. WARRANT NUMBER 20-21-09
September 8, 2020
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Kenny to approve payment of Warrant Number 20-21-09 in the amount of $211,141.85 from the enumerated funds, and $256,041.50 from payroll funds for the period ending 08/27/20 for a total to be approved of $467,183.35.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Gustafson, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Chlystek
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
13. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administrative/Finance Committee – Alderwoman Sullivan announced the next meeting of the Administrative/Finance Committee is scheduled for October 5, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Conference Room. She noted auditors will present Final Audit Report at the City Council Meeting on October 5, 2020.
Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Belczak announced the next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for September 28, 2020 at 7:00 P.M.
Police Committee – Chairman Kenny announced the next meeting of the Police Committee is scheduled for September 21, 2020 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 TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF UP-FITTING ONE (1) POLICE VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,779.51
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Kenny to approve the motion as presented.
RESOLUTION NO. R-46-20
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF UP-FITTING ONE (1) POLICE VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,779.51
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Gustafson, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Chlystek
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
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 Alderwoman Sullivan and seconded by Alderman Gustafson to adjourn the City Council meeting.
VIA VOICE VOTE – MOTION DULY CARRIED
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:29 P.M.
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