City of Warrenville City Council Met Nov. 2.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
I. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order
Mayor Brummel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor David Brummel, Ald. Stu Aschauer, Clare Barry, Fred Bevier, Kathy Davolos, Leah Goodman, Jeff Krischel, Bill Weidner, and Robert Wilson
Absent: None
Also Present: City Administrator John Coakley, Assistant City Administrator Cristina White, Finance Director Kevin Dahlstrand, Community and Economic Development Director Ron Mentzer, Deputy Public Works Director Phil Kuchler, Police Chief Ray Turano, Treasurer Larry Brenner, Attorney Brooke Lenneman, and City Clerk Emily Larson
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Proclamation – School Board Members Day, November 15, 2020 Mayor Brummel proclaimed November 15, 2020, as “School Board Members Day” in Warrenville as a way to honor those citizens who devote so much of their time and energy for the education of children. District 200 School board member Jim Mathieson accepted the proclamation on behalf of the board and said the board continues to offer alternatives to provide safe education for all students.
II. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Bob Siebert, Albright Court, encouraged everyone to vote on November 3. He said the negative press directed to the police is of great concern and thanked the Warrenville Police department for their service.
III. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Mayor
Election Day
Mayor Brummel encouraged everyone to get out and vote. Regardless of the outcome, it is a valuable part of the democratic process.
Local Businesses and Restaurants
Mayor Brummel encouraged residents to support local retail, food and beverage establishments by shopping local and ordering takeout or dining al fresco while the weather is still nice.
COVID-19 Update
Mayor Brummel announced DuPage County is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 activity. Residents are strongly encouraged to continue following personal protective measures for the prevention and spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask in public, washing hands, and maintaining a safe social distance from people outside their household. It is very important to stay focused on working together as a community to slow the spread of the virus and keep our friends, loved ones, and neighbors safe.
B. Clerk
No report
C. Treasurer
No report
D. Aldermen
Congratulations
Ald. Barry congratulated Assistant City Administrator Cristina White on her appointment as President of the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Association.
Thank You
Ald. Barry thanked Assistant City Administrator Cristina White for her support to the Tourism and Arts Commission (TAC). She stated that Senior Accountant Leo Beltran will be the City liaison to TAC going forward.
Happy Birthday
Ald. Davolos wished Ald. Goodman a happy birthday.
Congratulations
Ald. Davolos congratulated Assistant City Administrator Cristina White on her appointment as President of the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Association.
Election Day
Ald. Goodman noted that residents may register to vote on November 3. She thanked the DuPage County Clerk and all who will be working on Election Day to provide the opportunity for all to vote.
Trick or Treat
Ald. Krischel commented on the creative ways that residents found to safely hand out candy on Halloween. Mayor Brummel thanked the Park District for holding the recent Halloween Parade.
E. Administrator
COVID-19 Update
City Administrator Coakley said the COVID-19 rate is rising in DuPage County and Tier 1 mitigation restrictions have been implemented by the state. He urged residents to follow DuPage County’s COVID-19 guidelines by following the three W’s; wash hands, wear masks, and watch social distance. He said additional mitigations will be forthcoming if the numbers keep rising.
F. Attorney
No report
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Items to be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion:
VI. A. Removed by Ald. Goodman for discussion
ALD. WEIDNER MOVED, second by Ald. Davolos, to approve the items on the agenda for the November 2, 2020, City Council regular meeting, as amended.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Ald. Barry, Weidner, Krischel, Wilson, Aschauer, Goodman, Bevier, and Davolos Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ALD. WEIDNER MOVED, second by Ald. Davolos, to approve:
A. Minutes of the October 19, 2020, City Council regular meeting
B. Minutes of the October 19, 2020, City Council closed session meeting
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Ald. Krischel, Wilson, Bevier, Barry, Goodman, Davolos, Weidner, and Aschauer Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
VI. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE
A. Removed by Ald. Goodman for discussion
B. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and pass resolution R2020-64, extending the duration of the March 16, 2020, Declaration of Emergency until the adjournment of the next regular, special, or emergency meeting of the City Council
C. Accept staff recommendation, and approve the pay range for the position of parttime Code Enforcement Officer as presented
D. Receive and file minutes of the Police Pension Board regular meeting held on August 11, 2020
E. Receive and file minutes of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission regular meeting held on September 1, 2020
F. Receive and file minutes of the Tourism and Arts Commission regular meeting held on September 17, 2020
G. Receive and file minutes of the Community Relations Task Force regular meeting held on September 29, 2020
H. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to October 28, 2020, in the amount of $64,681.96
I. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before November 16, 2020, in the amount of $256,820.71
ALD WEIDNER MOVED, second by Ald. Davolos, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Ald. Aschauer, Goodman, Weidner, Bevier, Wilson, Barry, Davolos, and Krischel Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
A. Authorized Strength Ordinance
ALD. GOODMAN MOVED, second by Ald. Davolos, to accept staff recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2020-37, amending the authorized strength ordinance.
Discussion: Ald. Goodman questioned why the position of Fleet Management Technician was included in the authorized strength ordinance. Deputy Public Works Director Kuchler said staff is not intending to fill this position this year. He noted the position is not being eliminated.
City Administrator Coakley said the position has not been filled because the City has not found a qualified person. He said all work is being sent out to vendors, and ...
https://www.warrenville.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11022020-920
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