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City of Darien Municipal Services Committee met May 23

City of Darien Municipal Services Committee met May 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

PRESENT: Alderman Thomas Belczak -Chairman, Alderman Eric Gustafson, Alderman Joseph Kenny, Dan Gombac – Director, Jordan Yanke – City Planner

ABSENT: Alderman Eric Gustafson

ESTABLISH QUORUM

Chairperson Thomas Belczak called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. at the City of Darien City Hall, 1702 Plainfield Road, Darien, Illinois. Chairperson Belczak declared a quorum present.

a. PZC 2022-01 Home Run Inn (7521 Lemont Road) - Petitioner seeks approval for a Variation from City Code Section 5A-8-4-8 (B)(1)(a)(1) of the Zoning Ordinance.

Mr. Jordan Yanke, City Planner reported that Home Run Inn restaurant is located within the Chestnut Court shopping center area southeast of the 75th Street and Lemont Road intersection, and the restaurant is located on an individual parcel totaling 0.99 acres. He reported that the building was constructed over 30 years ago and that the structure meets the current rear yard setback standard for the B-3 zoning district, which is 40 feet. He further reported that the proposed project would encroach into the required rear yard by a total of 10.5 feet, with the new addition/canopy located 29.5 feet from the rear lot line.

Mr. Yanke stated that Mr. John Hague, Hague Architecture was present.

There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.

Alderman Kenny made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak approval of PZC 2022-01 Home Run Inn (7521 Lemont Road) - Petitioner seeks approval for a Variation from City Code Section 5A-8-4-8 (B)(1)(a)(1) of the Zoning Ordinance.

Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0.

Mr. Yanke reported that this would be forwarded to the City Council on Monday, June 6, 2022.

b. Resolution - Authorizing the purchase of one new SeCorr C200 Leak Correlator from EDENBROS, LLC in an amount not to exceed $11,238.

Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that the proposed leak detector would be utilized by the Water Division to locate and pinpoint suspect leaks. He reported that currently the department utilizes an outside vendor for these services at an average cost of $750-$1000 per leak on approximately 12 occurrences per year. Mr. Gombac reported that the department would have the ability to reduce the use of an outside vendor by approximately 50-75% less with the proposed equipment.

There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.

Municipal Services Committee Meeting May 23, 2022

Alderman Belczak made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Kenny approval of a Resolution authorizing the purchase of one new SeCorr C200 Leak Correlator from EDENBROS, LLC in an amount not to exceed $11,238.

Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0.

c. Minutes – April 18, 2022, Municipal Services Committee

Alderman Belczak made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Kenny approval of the April 18, 2022, Municipal Services Committee Meeting Minutes.

Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that the ditch projects are on target. He reported that the suppliers are not honoring the pricing but that he believes the projects will still be within budget. He further reported that there may be one additional project on Bentley.

NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING

Chairperson Belczak announced that the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 27, 2022.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business before the Committee, Alderman Belczak made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Kenny to adjourn. Upon voice vote, THE MOTION CARRIED unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

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