City of Warrenville City Council Met April 19.
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. Proclamation – Building Safety Month, May 2021
Mayor Brummel proclaimed the month of May, 2021, as Building Safety Month in Warrenville and encouraged citizens to join with the community in recognizing Building Safety Month.
II. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Bob Siebert, Albright Court, asked to review the hookup fees for the water and sewer fund.
III. OFFICIALS AND STAFF
Waste Management Stickers Buy-back Option
Assistant City Administrator White announced that Waste Management garbage stickers purchased after May 2020, at any location, can be brought to City Hall for a refund. A check will be mailed and the deadline to turn in the stickers is May 21, at 5:00 p.m. MERIT Selections
Chief Turano announced that Sergeant Josh Wittenberg and Jeff Downey have been selected as Crisis Negotiator Team (CNT) members for the DuPage MERIT task force.
IV. CITIZENS 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.
Retirements
Mayor Brummel announced that tonight’s meeting is the final meeting for City Clerk Larson and Treasurer Brenner. They will be honored for their service during the May 3, Council meeting. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a traditional public reception is not possible, so he encouraged everyone to thank them for their service to the community when you see them.
Mayor’s Fitness Challenge
Mayor Brummel announced that the Mayors Fitness challenge returns on May 3, for its tenth year. This program is designed to inspire a competitive nature and motivate residents to engage in some type of physical activity for at least 150 minutes each week. The challenge will last ten weeks, from May 3 to July 10. Registration is open on the City’s website.
B. Clerk
Retirement
Clerk Larson thanked the Council and staff for their support over the last 20 years as Clerk.
C. Treasurer
Retirement
Treasurer Brenner said it has been an honor to serve on the Council and “Brenner out”.
D. Aldermen
Congratulations
Members of the Council thanked Clerk Larson and Treasurer Brenner for their years of service to the community.
FY 2022 Budget
Ald. Davolos thanked staff for preparing the budget for FY 2022, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and all of its restrictions.
COVID-19
Ald. Goodman commented that the World Health Organization announced that there are over three million deaths due to the COVID-19 virus. She urged everyone to continue to be safe.
Commissions and Committees Appointments
Ald. Weidner thanked the volunteers who have agreed to serve on the City’s commissions and committees.
E. Administrator
Retirements
City Administrator Coakley added his congratulations to Clerk Larson and Treasurer Brenner on their retirement.
F. Attorney
No report
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ALD. WEIDNER MOVED, second by Ald. Davolos, to approve the items on the agenda for the April 19, 2021, City Council regular meeting.
ROLL CALL:
Aye: Ald. Barry, Weidner, Krischel, Wilson, Aschauer, Goodman, Anderson, and Davolos
Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ALD. WEIDNER MOVED, second by Ald. Wilson, to approve:
A. Minutes of the April 5, 2021, City Council regular meeting
B. Minutes of the April 12, 2021, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee meeting
ROLL CALL:
Aye: Ald. Krischel, Wilson, Anderson, Barry, Goodman, Davolos, Weidner, and Aschauer
Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
II. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE
A. Accept staff recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O202110, establishing a schedule of job classifications and authorized personnel strength for FY 2022
B. Accept staff recommendation, waive second reading and pass ordinance O202111, amending City Code section 3-26-2, reducing the number of Massage Establishment Business Licenses
C. Accept staff recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O202112, amending City Code section 3-2-7 to reduce the number of class B3 and E liquor licenses and increase the number of class B2 liquor licenses
D. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2021-13, authorizing a 10 percent water rate increase and a 20 percent sewer rate increase, both effective May 1, 2021
E. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2021-14, authorizing disposal of City owned surplus property by Obenauf Auction Services or E-Scrap Technologies
F. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2021-23, approving a five-year contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police body-worn cameras in the amount of $210,746.60
G. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and pass resolution R2021-24, 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
H. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation to waive competitive bidding requirements and pass resolution R2021-25, approving the purchase of new streetlight poles from KSA Lighting, Inc., in connection with City road work in the amount of $80,815
I. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2021-26, approving a contract with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for the West 1 Basin Infiltration and Inflow Investigation in the amount of $39,748
J. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2021-27, approving a contract with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for the Central 1 Basin Infiltration and Inflow Investigation in the amount of $53,796
K. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and adopt the Safety Committee Housekeeping Policy, effective immediately
L. Accept staff recommendation and approve the FY 2022 Decision Packages for inclusion in the FY 2022 Budget
M. Accept Staff recommendation and approve a 1.10% FY 2022 market-based increase for non-union employees as included in the FY 2022 Budget
N. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Jerry Sugrue as Chairman of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission for a one-year term set to expire April 30, 2022
O. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Sarah Anderson as Chairman of the Environmental Advisory Commission for a one-year term set to expire April 30, 2022
P. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Monica Johnson as Chairman of the Tourism and Arts Commission for a one-year term set to expire April 30, 2022
Q. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Jerry Sugrue, commissioner of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission for a three-year term set to expire April 30, 2024
R. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Harlan Davis, commissioner of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission for a three-year term set to expire April 30, 2024
S. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Kathy Franke and Bob Kanara, commissioners of the Environmental Advisory Commission for three-year terms set to expire April 30, 2024
T. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Julie Shawback, commissioner of the Tourism and Arts Commission for a three year term set to expire April 30, 2024
U. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Charles Schultz, trustee of the Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees for a two year term set to expire April 30, 2023
V. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the appointment of Michael Spain as Emergency Management Coordinator
W. Receive and file minutes of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on April 8, 2021
X. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to April 14, 2021, in the amount of $40,119.80
Y. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before May 3, 2021, in the amount of $130,578.50
Z. Receive and file report of Master Debit Card Expenditures for the month of March 2021, in the amount of $12,223.83
ALD. WEIDNER MOVED, second by Ald. Aschauer, to approve the Consent Agenda items for the April 19, 2022, Council meeting.
ROLL CALL:
Aye: Ald. Aschauer, Goodman, Weidner, Anderson, Wilson, Barry, Davolos, and Krischel
Nay: None MOTION ADOPED
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA
A. FY 2022 Budget
ALD. WEIDNER MOVED, second by Ald. Davolos, to offer second reading and pass ordinance O2021-09, adopting the City of Warrenville FY 2022 Budget.
(Ald. Barry left the meeting at 7:30 p.m. and returned at 7:45 p.m.)
Discussion: FY 2022 Budget
City Administrator Coakley noted that the FY 2022 Budget is balanced and said staff will continue to conservatively look at long term spending. He noted that the City’s investments continue to support the general fund.
Director Dahlstrand thanked staff and Council for their support during the past year. He stated everyone has worked above and beyond. He said there have been no changes to the budget since the first reading, except for the removal of the non funded pages. He noted the National Night Out decision package will be added to the final edition of the budget.
City Administrator Coakley expressed his appreciation to Director Dahlstrand for working tirelessly since last November. Mayor Brummel stated he hope this past year is never repeated.
The members of the Council expressed their appreciation to staff for working through a very difficult pandemic year.
Ald. Anderson thanked staff for preparing the budget during a difficult year while at the same time working on the Enterprise Resource Plan. He asked if the rate of receiving funds from the Federal government and the union negotiations might have a potential downside to the budget. City Administrator Coakley said the economic recovery is looking good and the $800,000 from American Rescue Plan would help the FY 2022 Budget. He did agree that there are unknown expenses included in the three union negotiations which would be addressed with a budget amendment.
Ald. Goodman said there will always be long-term challenges and the Council needs to continue to make good decisions. She questioned why the garbage stickers are listed in the revenue and expense side of the budget. Director Dahlstrand said, due to the new contract, staff needs time to adjust the figures on the stickers. He said the City buys and sells the stickers for the same price.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Ald. Goodman, Krischel, Weidner, Anderson, Davolos, Aschauer, and Wilson
Nay: None
Absent: Ald. Barry MOTION ADOPTED
B. FY 2021 Financial Update
City Administrator Coakley thanked staff for working tirelessly through the last year. He said the funding through the CARES Act helped cover the City’s COVID-19 related expenses.
Director Dahlstrand said he will provide one more update to the budget before May 1, 2021, which will include any last minute revenues to the Food and Beverage, Amusement, and Hotel tax funds.
The members of the Council thanked staff for the report updates.
Ald. Anderson said the Council must watch for a momentum in the economy and asked staff to continue reporting on the volatile revenues.
Ald. Goodman suggested the FY 2022 report might be done quarterly or every other month. City Administrator Coakley said every other month might be helpful and he would discuss this with staff.
Ald. Krischel said he was encouraged to see the numbers in the fiscal report.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
IX. NEW BUSINESS
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