City of Warrenville City Council met Sept. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Dec 8, 2021

City of Warrenville City Council met Sept. 7.

Here are 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

Physically Present: Mayor David Brummel

Virtually Present: Aldermen: Jay Anderson, Stu Aschauer, Clare Barry, Kathy Davolos, Leah Goodman, Jeff Krischel, Robert Wilson, and Bill Weidner

Absent: None

Also Physically Present: City Administrator John Coakley, Assistant City Administrator Cristina White, and City Clerk Julie Clark

Virtually Present: Finance Director Kevin Dahlstrand, Senior Civil Engineer Kristine Hocking, Public Works Director

Phil Kuchler, Police Chief Ray Turano, Public Works Management Analyst Kristin Youngmeyer, and Attorney Brooke Lenneman

Also Absent: None

C. Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Brummel led the Pledge of Allegiance.

II. CITIZENS COMMENTS

Bob Siebert, Albright Court, recounted the success of the Cantera financial agreement.

III. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS

A. Mayor

Mayor Brummel announced that, until further notice, the City Council will meet remotely due to the resurgence of COVID-19 and the Governor’s recent mask mandate requiring face coverings regardless of vaccination status.

Mayor Brummel also wanted to note that, because of the ongoing pandemic, it was not practical to invite the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge winners in for a group photo.

Therefore, those who won a t-shirt could pick it up at the Finance Department window during normal business hours.

Mayor Brummel also announced the special ceremony to honor and remember those who responded to the call of duty and lost their lives in the events of 9/11. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 11, at 8:00 a.m., at the Warrenville Fire Department on Batavia Road.

B. Clerk

No report

C. Treasurer

No report

D. Aldermen

No report

E. City Administrator

City Administrator (CA) Coakley reminded all virtual attendees to mute themselves when not speaking.

F. City Attorney

No report

G. Police Chief

Police Chief (PC) Ray Turano reminded everyone of the next shredding day event, to be held at Bower Elementary School, on Saturday, September 18, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, or until the truck is full.

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to approve the agenda for the September 7, 2021, City Council regular meeting.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Aldermen: Anderson, Goodman, Weidner, Wilson, Krischel, Barry, Aschauer, and Davolos

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Aschauer, to approve the minutes of the August 16, 2021, City Council regular meeting.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Aldermen: Wilson, Davolos, Barry, Krischel, Goodman, Anderson, Weidner and Aschauer

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

VI. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE

A. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2021-51, designating Freedom of Information Act Officers and Open Meetings Act Designees

B. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the appointment of Brian Owens to fill the Tourism and Arts Commission vacancy for a term expiring April 30, 2024

C. Accept staff recommendation and adjust the starting pay for crossing guards to $12.00 per crossing and authorize the City Administrator to adjust current crossing guard pay rates accordingly

D. Receive and file minutes of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting held on June 22, 2021

E. Receive and file minutes of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness Commission meeting held on July 20, 2021

F. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to September 1, 2021, in the amount of $46,748.67

G. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before September 20, 2021, in the amount of $281,779.12

Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to approve the Consent Agenda items as read.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Aldermen: Anderson, Krischel, Davolos, Weidner, Aschauer, Wilson, Barry, and Goodman

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

VII. REGULAR AGENDA

A. Accept staff recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2021- 34, allowing video gaming, and creating a video gaming terminal license and new liquor license classification with local restrictions

Discussion:

Mayor Brummel invited the Council to have any final comments or questions on the motion. Several Aldermen stated they were not in support of allowing video gaming, claiming concerns about the image and reputation of Warrenville. Several other aldermen stated support of the change, noting the revenue it will bring the City and those businesses that choose to have it in their establishment.

Clarification of initial fee and renewal fee was requested from the City Attorney, as well as making sure all businesses interested in applying for a video gaming license would meet the food service requirements. The City Attorney confirmed that they all do.

Alderman Barry made a motion, seconded by Alderman Aschauer, to accept staff recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2021-34, allowing video gaming, and creating a video gaming terminal license and new liquor license classification with local restrictions.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Aldermen: Aschauer, Anderson, Barry, Krischel, and Wilson

Nay: Weidner, Davolos, and Goodman MOTION ADOPTED

B. Pass resolution R2021-52, approving an amended policy concerning electronic attendance at City Council, City Council Committee, Plan Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals Meetings to allow email notification

Discussion:

CA Coakley explained the need for the resolution, and stated that electronic notification is allowed by law, but this change simply adds email notification to the policy.

Alderman Barry made a motion, seconded by Alderman Goodman to pass resolution R2021-52, approving an amended policy concerning electronic attendance at City Council, City Council Committee, Plan Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings to allow email notification.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Aldermen: Krischel, Goodman, Wilson, Anderson, Weidner, Aschauer, Davolos and Barry

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

IX. NEW BUSINESS

X. CLOSED SESSION

XI. ADJOURN

Alderman Goodman made a motion, seconded by Alderman Aschauer to adjourn.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Alderman: Davolos, Barry, Goodman, Aschauer, Anderson, Weidner, Wilson and Krischel

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

The regular Council meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.