City of Warrenville City Council met Oct. 4.
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 7:01 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Physically Present: Mayor David Brummel
Virtually Present: Aldermen: Jay Anderson, Clare Barry, Kathy Davolos, Leah Goodman, Jeff Krischel, Bill Weidner, and Robert Wilson
Absent: Alderman Stu Aschauer
Also Physically Present: Assistant City Administrator Cristina White, and City Clerk Julie Clark
Virtually Present: City Treasurer Ann Behrens, Attorney Brooke Lenneman, Police Chief Ray Turano, Finance Director Kevin Dahlstrand, Community and Economic Development Director Ron Mentzer, and Public Works Director Phil Kuchler
Also Absent: City Administrator John Coakley
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Brummel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. Proclamation Declaring October 2021 Arts DuPage Month
Mayor Brummel proclaimed October 2021 as Arts DuPage Month and called upon our community members to celebrate and promote the arts in DuPage County.
E. Proclamation Declaring October 2021 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Mayor Brummel proclaimed the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and urged fellow citizens to become aware of the fact that breast cancer has an impact on our community that resonates far beyond just the patient with the diagnosis, and that we as a community support the fight against breast cancer, so that one day very soon, can eliminate delayed diagnosis and eradicate this cancer and all others.
II. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Bob Siebert, Albright Court, gave his suggestions for the City’s long range financial planning.
III. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Mayor
Mayor Brummel gave his condolences to the family of Mary Jo Hueber.
B. Clerk
No report
C. Treasurer
No report
D. Aldermen
Alderman Goodman shared that the annual report from Fermi Lab has been released. She attended the Fermi Lab Community Advisory Meeting, and reported that community site access will not be restored. She also stated that the latest COVID 19 deaths have reached 700,000, and feels the recent deaths could have been prevented with the vaccine.
Alderman Krischel stated that the Fire District Open House will be Wednesday October 6, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
E. Assistant City Administrator
Assistant City Administrator White reported that, while COVID-19 case numbers are improving, the community is still in a high transmission level, so residents should take precautions and get vaccinated if they can.
F. City Attorney
Attorney Lenneman announced that the Elrod Friedman 16th Biannual Seminar for Illinois Local Government Officials has been rescheduled to May 6, 2021.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to approve the agenda for the October 4, 2021, City Council regular meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Aldermen: Goodman, Anderson, Weidner, Wilson, Krischel, Barry, and Davolos
Nay: None
Absent: Ald. Aschauer
MOTION ADOPTED
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wilson, to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2021, City Council regular meeting, and the minutes of the September 27, 2021, Public Safety and Finance Committee of the Whole meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Aldermen: Wilson, Davolos, Barry, Krischel, Goodman, Anderson, and Weidner
Nay: None
Absent: Ald. Aschauer
MOTION ADOPTED
VI. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE
A. Accept Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2021-35, approving a temporary use permit for the Warrenville Public Library District’s Concert on the Commons events in calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024 at Bob Walters Commons
B. Accept Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2021-36, approving a Temporary Use Permit for Temporary Tents at the Waldorf School of DuPage, located at 30W160 Calumet Avenue
C. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2021-56, approving a Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund intergovernmental agreement between the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the City of Warrenville for the former Citgo OTRS #2
D. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation from the Long Range Financial Planning workgroup and authorize use of the first tranche of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding during FY 2022 as follows: 1) $30,000, to hotel and travel business recovery through the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau (DCVB), 2) $180,000, to the Hotel Tax fund to replace lost revenue, 3) $15,000, to the DuPage Senior Citizen Council, to provide additional funding to serve Warrenville seniors, and 4) $670,464.51, to the Water and Sewer Fund, to fund water and sewer infrastructure projects, fund the ongoing Infiltration and Inflow (I&I) project costs, and reduce future rate increases
E. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and approve the revised objectives for the 2015 Strategic Plan Diversity Goal
F. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and approve the Diversity Statement as recommended by IDEC
G. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and the recommendation from the Long Range Financial Planning workgroup and direct staff to negotiate a professional services agreement with Speer Financial to serve in the capacity of financial advisors for the City of Warrenville
H. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Preparation and Adoption Timeline, including a City Council Budget Workshop on Saturday, March 12, 2022
I. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and approve the revised Calendar Year 2022 City Council and Committee of the Whole meeting schedule
J. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and approve the Calendar Year 2022 City Holiday Schedule
K. Receive and file minutes of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness Commission meeting held on August 17, 2021
L. Receive and file minutes of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on September 23, 2021
M. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to September 29, 2021, in the amount of $78,484.90
N. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before October 18, 2021, in the amount of$469,705.84
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to approve the Consent Agenda items as read.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Aldermen: Anderson, Krischel, Davolos, Weidner, Wilson, Barry, and Goodman
Nay: None
Absent: Aid. Aschauer
MOTION ADOPTED
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. CLOSED SESSION
XI. ADJOURN
Alderman Goodman made a motion. seconded by Alderman Krischel to adjourn.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Alderman: Weidner, Anderson, Barry, Davolos, Krischel, Goodman, and Wilson
Nay: None
Absent: Aid. Aschauer
MOTION ADOPTED
The regular Council meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
https://www.warrenville.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10042021-1025
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