City of Darien City Council Met Dec. 7.
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 (Zoom) Ted V. Schauer (Zoom) Thomas M. Chlystek (Zoom) Mary Coyle Sullivan (Zoom) Eric K. Gustafson (Zoom) Lester Vaughan (Zoom) Joseph A. Kenny (Zoom)
Absent: None
Also in Attendance: Joseph Marchese, Mayor
JoAnne E. Ragona, City Clerk (Zoom)
Michael J. Coren, City Treasurer (Zoom)
Bryon D. Vana, City Administrator
Gregory Thomas, Police Chief (Zoom)
Daniel Gombac, Director of Municipal Services (Zoom)
Lisa Klemm, Administrative Assistant
4. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM — There being seven aldermen present, Mayor Marchese declared a quorum.
5. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL There were none.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 16, 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 November 16, 2020.
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
7. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Kenny received resident communication regarding cleanliness of Brookhaven Shopping Center; matter was discussed with John Manos.
Alderwoman Sullivan…
…summarized highlights from conference call held last week with Phillip Halliburton, ComEd, and members of the ComEd Reliability Team regarding power outages in Carriage Way West and Brookeridge Creek subdivisions. She thanked ComEd for their time and elevation of the matter.
…received communication from Angela McGreal and several residents of Tara Hill subdivision regarding the eradication of deer by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County due to overpopulation in Oldfield Oaks.
Alderman Gustafson received communication from resident, 2400 block of Marlborough Lane, regarding ill skunk in parkway. He thanked Director Gombac and Police Department for quick response in getting animal removed. Director Gombac noted residents should contact Public Works during business hours and the Police Department after work hours if emergency removal is required.
Alderman Chylstek received communication from Chuck Fisher and Steven DeLurgio regarding concerns with ability to exit northbound Interstate 55 onto South Frontage Road, which was reviewed with Chief Thomas.
8. MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Marchese provided the following Covid-19 vaccine update:
• Vaccination Data
o Pfizer and Moderna requested FDA emergency use authorization.
o The FDA Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss both vaccines.
o Estimated doses for State of Illinois were discussed.
o “Phasing” plan for the State of Illinois will be fine-tuned as program is implemented.
• Vaccine Prioritization
o Initial supplies will be limited with required prioritization plans.
o Health care workers will be the first to receive vaccine followed by long term care facilities, police, fire personnel and public works employees.
o Doses of the vaccine will be distributed to the County Health Departments based on death rates.
o Miscellaneous information was shared regarding inoculation of long-term care facility residents, pre-requisites, inoculation database, and dosage requirements.
o Other vaccines are being worked on and if approved will add to the doses available to the general public.
o As supplies increase COVID-19 vaccines will be available through additional providers.
o Additional information is available at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website by searching “8 Things to Know about the U.S. Covid-19 Vaccination Program.”
9. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
Clerk Ragona announced:
• Nominating papers for the position of Alderman in Wards 1, 3, 5 & 7 can be submitted in person starting on December 14 at 8:30 A.M. and the last day of filing is December 21 at 4:30 P.M.
• December 21, 2020 City Council Meeting has been cancelled.
• City offices will be closed on December 24 & December 25, 2020, and January 1, 2020 in observance of the holidays.
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 20-21-15
It was moved by Alderman Belczak and seconded by Alderwoman Sullivan to approve payment of Warrant Number 20-21-15 in the amount of $454,698.12 from the enumerated funds, and $653,361.55 from payroll funds for the periods ending 11/19/20 and 12/03/20 for a total to be approved of $1,108,059.67.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Gustafson, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
MOTION DULY CARRIED
13. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administrative/Finance Committee – Chairwoman Sullivan announced the next meeting of the Administrative/Finance Committee is tentatively scheduled for January 4, 2020. She stated the Economic Development Committee had a productive meeting on December 3, 2020. She noted the next Economic Development Committee meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. Chairwoman Sullivan stated Budget Workshops are scheduled to begin on February 17, 2020.
Police Committee – Chairman Kenny announced the Police Committee meeting scheduled for December 21, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. has been cancelled.
14. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS – AGENDA RELATED
There were none.
15. OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business.
16. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Belczak 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 WOMAN’S CLUB
B. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO GRANT A WAIVER OF THE RAFFLE LICENSE BOND REQUIREMENT FOR THE DARIEN LIONS CLUB
C. RESOLUTION NO. R-64-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM VULCUN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC. TO PURCHASE AND PICK UP OF STONE FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
D. RESOLUTION NO. R-65-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM CHICAGOLAND PAVING CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BITUMINOUS APRONS AND ROAD PATCHES AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES AS REQUIRED FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
E. RESOLUTION NO. R-66-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM NORWALK TANK COMPANY FOR CULVERT METAL PIPES, METAL BANDS AND METAL FLARED END SECTIONS AND FITTINGS AS REQUIRED FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
F. RESOLUTION NO. R-67-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM NORWALK TANK COMPANY FOR STORM SEWER STRUCTURES, IRON SEWER GRATES, CONCRETE ADJUSTING RINGS AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
G. RESOLUTION NO. R-68-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE COMPANY FOR HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPES (HDPE), BANDS, FLARED END SECTIONS, AND FITTINGS AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
H. RESOLUTION NO. R-69-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE CO. FOR THE CLOW EDDY FIRE HYDRANT REPAIR PARTS AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES AS REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
I. RESOLUTION NO. R-70-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM CORE AND MAIN LP FOR PRESSURE PIPE, AS REQUIRED FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICING, FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
J. RESOLUTION NO. R-71-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LLC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF STONE FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
K. RESOLUTION NO. R-72-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM CORE & MAIN LP FOR SMITH AND BLAIR STAINLESS STEEL WATER MAIN REPAIR CLAMPS STYLE 238 WITH STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES IN VARIOUS SIZES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
L. RESOLUTION NO. R-73-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM CORE & MAIN LP FOR GENERAL WATER DEPARTMENT UTILITY TOOLS AND MARKING SUPPLIES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
M. RESOLUTION NO. R-74-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM ZIEBELL WATER SERVICE PRODUCTS, INC. FOR GENERAL WATER DEPARTMENT UTILITY FIXTURES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
N. RESOLUTION NO. R-75-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE CO. FOR CLOW MEDALLION FIRE HYDRANTS, AUXILIARY VALVES AND ACCESSORIES AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES AS REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
O. RESOLUTION NO. R-76-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM ZIEBELL WATER SERVICE PRODUCTS, INC. FOR MUELLER SUPER CENTURION FIRE HYDRANTS AND AUXILIARY VALVES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER SYSTEM AS REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
P. RESOLUTION NO. R-77-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM CORE & MAIN LP FOR VARIOUS WATER VALVES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER SYSTEM AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICE FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
Q. RESOLUTION NO. R-78-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM CORE & MAIN LP FOR SMITH AND BLAIR STAINLESS STEEL WATER MAIN REPAIR CLAMPS STYLE 226 WITH STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER SYSTEM, AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICING FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
R. RESOLUTION NO. R-79-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM EJ USA, INC. FOR EAST JORDAN CD250 FIRE HYDRANTS, VALVES AND ACCESSORIES AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES AS REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
S. RESOLUTION NO. R-80-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE CO., FOR MUELLER BRAND BRASS FITTINGS AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1,
2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
T. RESOLUTION NO. R-81-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM CORE & MAIN LP FOR WATEROUS PACER FIRE HYDRANTS, AUXILIARY VALVES AND ACCESSORIES AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES AS REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
U. RESOLUTION NO. R-82-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE CO. FOR THE CLOW MEDALLION FIRE HYDRANT REPAIR PARTS AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES AS REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
V. RESOLUTION NO. R-83-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE CO. FOR THE CLOW EDDY F2500 FIRE HYDRANT REPAIR PARTS AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES AS REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30,
2022
W. RESOLUTION NO. R-84-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM ZIEBELL WATER SERVICE PRODUCTS, INC. FOR THE MUELLER SUPER CENTURION FIRE HYDRANT REPAIR PARTS AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES AS REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
X. RESOLUTION NO. R-85-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM CORE & MAIN LP FOR TYPE K COPPER PIPE AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
Y. RESOLUTION NO. R-86-20 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE 2021 CONCRETE SIDEWALK, APRON AND CURB AND GUTTER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM WITH SUBURBAN CONCRETE, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $802,975.00 AND TO WAIVE THE RESIDENTIAL $75.00 PERMIT FEE APPLICATION FOR CONCRETE WORK
Z. RESOLUTION NO. R-87-20 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR THE 2021 STREET SWEEPING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF DARIEN AND ADVANCE SWEEPING SERVICES INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40.733.50
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
There was no New Business.
18. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL
Alderman Chlystek…
…wished residents a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
…noted Master City Plan from Naperville was well done and worth reviewing for best practices in light of upcoming Goal Setting Session.
Alderwoman Sullivan…
…thanked the City and Rotary Club of Darien for decorating the Clock Tower area. …wished residents, City staff and Council members Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and blessed safe time with their families.
Mayor Marchese…
…noted will use same holiday recording as last year.
…enjoyed driving around Darien admiring all the beautiful holiday decorations. He reminded residents to send pictures of their favorites and send to Mary Belmonte at City Hall for inclusion in Direct Connect eNews.
…wished all Happy Holidays and a safe New Year.
Alderman Kenny extended Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa wishes.
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 8:03 P.M.
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