City of Warrenville City Council Met April 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
In accordance with Governor Pritzker’s Disaster Proclamation, Section 7(e) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/7(e), and a determination by the Mayor of the City of Warrenville, this meeting was held virtually.
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. Jay Anderson, Stu Aschauer, Clare Barry, 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, Public Works
Director Phil Kuchler, Police Chief Ray Turano, Treasurer Larry
Brenner, Attorney Brooke Lenneman, and City Clerk Emily Larson
Also Absent: None
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Public Hearing:
ALD. WEIDNER MOVED, second by Ald. Davolos, to open the public hearing at 7:05 p.m., to amend the City of Warrenville Electric Aggregation Plan of Governance and Operations.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Ald. Barry, Weidner, Krischel, Wilson, Aschauer, Goodman, Anderson, and Davolos
Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
Discussion: Assistant City Administrator White (ACA) reported that in October 2020, the City Council directed the City Attorney to draft amendments to the Electric Power Aggregation Plan of Operation and Governance to allow for an alternate aggregation model. Tonight is the first step in the process to allow the City to consider both a flat rate electric aggregation contract, a traditional program, and
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an alternative aggregation program, which includes a rate match with ComEd an alternate program.
ALD. WEIDNER MOVED, second by Ald. Davolos, to close the public hearing.
ROLL CALL VOTE;
Aye: Ald. Krischel, Wilson, Anderson, Barry, Goodman, Davolos, Weidner, and Aschauer
Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
The public hearing closed at 7:08 p.m.
E. Public Hearing for the FY 2022 Budget
ALD. GOODMAN MOVED, second by Ald. Aschauer, to open the public hearing at 7:09 p.m., for the FY 2020 Budget.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Ald. Aschauer, Goodman, Weidner, Anderson, Wilson, Barry, Davolos, and Krischel
Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
Discussion: City Administrator Coakley reported that the proposed City budget is in the amount of $24 million. Staff continues to be very conservative in projecting revenues and expenses. He referred to the memo in the agenda packets dated March 29, 2021. He also said the economic forecast indicates the economy is improving, and the outlook is that revenues will be better than what is being projected.
Finance Director Dahlstrand said the proposed FY 22 Budget has changed since March 1, when published. He said the expenses related to collective bargaining agreements are unknown at this time and the revenue for the American Rescue Plan has not been finalized at this time.
Ald. Anderson asked about the change in projected Hotel tax revenue. Director Dahlstrand said the adjustment was made after March 1 because all six hotels committed to remaining open. He noted that the hotels are at a 70 percent recovery level.
Ald. Goodman thanked staff for the regular updates on the financial picture. She noted that this is still a dire budget and it helped to have resources available in the fund balance. She pointed out that the revenue from the American Rescue Plan will be received in two payments of approximately $800,000, each in the next two budget years.
Members of the Council thanked staff for providing Council with a clear understanding of the financial process.
ALD. GOODMAN MOVED, second by Ald. Wilson, to close the public hearing. The public hearing closed at 7:22 p.m.
F. Earth Day Proclamation
Mayor Brummel proclaimed April 22, 2021, as EARTH DAY in Warrenville, and encouraged all citizens to learn about ways they can improve the environment.
G. Arbor Day Proclamation
Mayor Brummel proclaimed May 1, 2021, as ARBOR DAY in Warrenville and urged all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and to attend the Arbor Day celebration at the Hubble Middle School parking lot, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, starting at 10:00 a.m.
II. CITIZENS COMMENTS –
Bob Siebert, Albright Court, questioned the legality of the notices he received regarding the Plan Commission meeting on March 4, 2021. He said he owns three parcels and the addresses are wrong, the return address is wrong, and his neighbors have not received the same mailings.
George Wensum, Amber Lane, said the former BP Training Facility at 28301 Ferry Road is prime commercial property and it is a mistake to change it to residential use. He asked the City to find a better way to keep residents informed, because residents have no way of knowing what is being discussed until it comes to the Council for approval.
III. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Mayor
COVID-19
Mayor Brummel said the DuPage County Health Department continues to register and vaccinate people who live and work in DuPage County. Beginning April 12, everyone 16 years and older will be eligible for the vaccination. To schedule an appointment, and to learn more about the different vaccinations available, visit the Health department’s website at: dupagehealth.org/COVID19vaccine. Citizens can also contact their primary care provide, local pharmacy, or look up a vaccine provider at coronavirus.illinois.gov and select Vaccine Locations. Until everyone is vaccinated, remember to continue to observe the 3 W’s: wash hands, wear facial coverings, and watch your distance.
General Consolidated Election
Mayor Brummel reminded everyone that April 6, 2021, is Election Day and to get out and vote, as it is a valuable part of the democratic process.
State of the City Address
Mayor Brummel announced that the State of the City address is now on Channel 10, YouTube, and the City’s website. He said this is a summary of the City’s 2020
accomplishments and a look at the coming developments and long-term goals for the City.
B. Clerk
Warrenville in Bloom
Clerk Larson announced that Warrenville in Bloom will be selling tomato, pepper, and herb plants on May 1, at Albright Park adjacent to the City Hall parking lot on Stafford Place. She encouraged everyone to come after they go to the Arbor Day free tree giveaway at Hubble Middle School.
C. Treasurer
No report
D. Aldermen
Arbor Day
Ald. Davolos invited everyone to go to Hubble Middle School for a free tree and then to the Warrenville in Bloom plant sale at City Hall.
General Consolidated Election
Ald. Goodman urged citizens to vote on April 6 and reminded everyone that same day registration is available at every polling location.
E. Administrator
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
City Administrator Coakley said the ERP has been a very important and long undertaking to bring the City to where it needs to be in terms of data systems and financial reporting. He commended the City’s leadership team: Assistant City Administrator Cristina White, Finance Director Keven Dahlstrand, and Senior Accountant Leo Beltran, who kept this project moving ahead in addition to their regular full-time duties. The project lasted far longer than planned and they overcame obstacles and always protected the City’s interests. He noted the rest of the staff were very supportive during the whole process, but none more than these three individuals and their efforts should not be overlooked.
COVID-19
City Administrator Coakley reported that the COVID-19 positivity rate is increasing in this region, Kane and DuPage Counties, and Warrenville is close to a 10 percent positivity rate, noting that it was down to 2 percent not too long ago. He said if the rate continues to rise, new state restrictions might have to be ordered. He said he was vaccinated two weeks ago, with minimal side effects. All City employees have had the opportunity to get vaccinated and urged everyone to get vaccinated.
F. Attorney
No report
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ALD. WEIDNER MOVED, second by Ald. Davolos, to approve the agenda for the April 5, 2021, City Council regular meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Ald. Davolos, Aschauer, Krischel, Weidner, Wilson, Barry, Goodman, and Anderson
Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ALD. WEIDNER MOVED, second by Ald. Wilson, to approve:
A. Minutes of the March 13, 2021 Budget Workshop
B. Minutes of the March 15, 2021, City Council regular meeting
C. Minutes of the March 15, 2021, City Council closed session meeting
D. Minutes of the March 22, 2021, Public Safety and Finance Committee meeting
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Ald. Barry, Weidner, Krischel, Wilson, Aschauer, Goodman, Anderson, and Davolos
Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
VI. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE
A. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and pass resolution R2021-18, 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
B. Accept Community Development Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2021- 19, approving a contract with T.P.I. Building Code Consultants, Inc. for building plan review, code enforcement, and inspection services
C. Accept Community Development Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2021- 20, approving a contract with SAFEbuilt for building plan review, code enforcement, and inspection services
D. Accept Staff recommendation and pass resolution R2021-21, awarding the contract for the 2021 Road Program to Schroeder Asphalt Services of Huntley, IL, in the amount of $728,957.70
E. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2021-22, approving a contract with Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. for construction engineering services for the 2021 Road Program in the amount of $65,540.58, plus reimbursable expenses
F. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and approve the revised milestone payment schedule for Mazik Global implementation work on the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project.
G. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and approve an increase to the starting hourly rate for the Public Works Seasonal Laborer position to $13.00, effective April 5, 2021, and direct staff to include the rate increases in upcoming budgets, as outlined in staff’s March 17, 2021, memorandum.
H. Receive and file minutes of the Tourism and Arts Commission meeting held on December 17, 2020
I. Receive and file minutes of the Tourism and Arts Commission meeting held on January 14, 2021
J. Receive and file minutes of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission meeting held on February 9, 2021
K. Receive and file minutes of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness Commission meeting held on March 10, 2021
L. Receive and file minutes of the Plan and Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on March 18, 2021
M. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to March 31, 2021, in the amount of $79,312.42
N. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before April 19, 2021, in the amount of $293,875.41
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Ald Krischel, Wilson, Anderson, Barry, Goodman, Davolos, Weidner, and Aschauer
Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
Ordinance O2021-09
ALD. WEIDNER MOVED, second by Ald. Wilson, to offer first reading of ordinance O2021-09, adopting the City of Warrenville FY 2022 Budget.
Discussion: Director Dahlstrand reported that the FY 2022 figures have been finalized.
City Administrator Coakley noted that changes may be made to the budget in the next two weeks. Staff will issue a memo with an update to report any changes.
Director Dahlstrand noted that the revised revenues are an estimate based on the current figures and he does not anticipate and changes.
Ald. Goodman asked if the Police Pension fund 16 percent growth is accurate. Director Dahlstrand said the Police Pension Fund is in a good position. He noted there are two new members on the board and in two years there will be a state-wide consolidation that would eliminate investments done by the local boards.
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