City of Darien City Council met June 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
It was moved by Alderwoman Sullivan and seconded by Alderman Belczak to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of Collective Bargaining Section 2(C)(2) & Personnel Section 2(C)(1) of the Open Meetings Act at 7:01 P.M.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Gustafson, Schauer, Sullivan,
Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Chlystek, Kenny
Results: Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 2
MOTION DULY CARRIED
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Gustafson to adjourn Executive Session.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Gustafson, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Chlystek, Kenny
Results: Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 2
MOTION DULY CARRIED
Executive Session adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Regular Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Darien was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Marchese.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marchese led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL — The Roll Call of Aldermen by Elizabeth Lahey, Recording Secretary was as follows:
Present:
Thomas J. Belczak Mary Coyle Sullivan
Eric K. Gustafson Lester Vaughan
Ted V. Schauer
Absent:
Thomas M. Chlystek
Joseph A. Kenny
Also in Attendance:
Joseph Marchese, Mayor
Elizabeth Lahey, Recording Secretary
Michael J. Coren, City Treasurer
Bryon Vana, City Administrator
Greg Thomas, Chief of Police
Daniel Gombac, Director of Municipal Services
4. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM – There being five aldermen present, Mayor Marchese declared a quorum.
5. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL There were none.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 16, 2022
It was moved by Alderman Belczak and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of May 16, 2022.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Gustafson, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Abstain: None
Nays: None
Absent: Chlystek, Kenny
Results: Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 2
MOTION DULY CARRIED
7. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS
Alderwoman Sullivan:
• Received communication from Andrew Kelly regarding the Vape Shop in Brookhaven; staff will prepare a response.
• Reported that signs have been placed on North Frontage Road.
8. MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Marchese shared that he had the opportunity to work with Mary Anderson from Lace School on a school government project. He stated that he received 27 beautiful thank you letters from the students.
Mayor Marchese shared that he attended an event at the Morton Arboretum for Burr Ridge and Naperville Schools announcing the state rock. He reported that Governor Pritzker was in attendance.
Mayor Marchese announced the summer Concert Series.
9. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
There was no report.
10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Vana reported that Item A on the Consent Agenda is for Home Run Inn Pizza. He stated that it is great to see and a good indication that businesses are having success.
11. DEPARTMENT HEAD INFORMATION/QUESTIONS
A. POLICE DEPARTMENT – Mayor Marchese reported that Alderman Gustafson asked for a report on how to handle situations such as the Uvalde incident.
Chief Thomas provided a detailed overview on how the Police and Fire departments respond to incidents. He reported that 911 calls are answered at DuComm and dispatched to the Police and Fire. Chief Thomas reported that officers receive scenario training and that school officials get trained annually.
B. MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Director Gombac reported on the Meter Kick Off Program.
Treasurer Coren questioned if the program included the unincorporated areas. Director Gombac reported that the unincorporated areas were also in the program.
Alderman Gustafson questioned if staff has researched a phone App to monitor the meter once the program is completed.
Director Gombac reported that staff has researched an App and that they will gauge interest. He reported that the App cost is approximately $1,000 per year.
12. TREASURER’S REPORT
A. WARRANT NUMBER 21-22-27
It was moved by Alderwoman Sullivan and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve payment of Warrant Number 21-22-27 in the amount of $47,919.61 from the enumerated funds for a total to be approved of $47,919.61.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Gustafson, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Chlystek, Kenny
Results: Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 2
MOTION DULY CARRIED
B. WARRANT NUMBER 22-23-03
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Vaughan to approve payment of Warrant Number 21-22-03 in the amount of $899,250.35 from the enumerated funds, and $531,684.74 from payroll funds for the periods ending 5/19/22 and 6/2/22 for a total to be approved of $1,430,935.09.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Gustafson, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Chlystek, Kenny
Results: Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 2
MOTION DULY CARRIED
13. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administrative/Finance Committee – Alderwoman Sullivan announced that there will not be a July Administrative/Finance Committee meeting. She reported that the next Economic Development Committee meeting will be on June 23, 2022 at 7:00 P.M.
Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Belczak announced the Municipal Services Committee meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
Police Committee – No Report
14. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS – AGENDA RELATED
There were none.
15. OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business.
16. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderwoman Sullivan to approve by Omnibus Vote the following items on the Consent Agenda:
A. ORDINANCE NO. O-11-22 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIATION FROM THE DARIEN ZONING ORDIANCE (PZC2022-01: 7521 LEMONT ROAD)
B. RESOLUTION NO. R-42-22 A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW SECORR C200 LEAK CORRELATOR FROM EDENBROS, LLC IN AN AMOUN NOT TO EXCEED $11,238.00.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS TO PURCHASE AMMUNITION FROM KIESLER’S POLICE SUPPLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,753.60.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Gustafson, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Chlystek, Kenny
Results: Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 2
MOTION DULY CARRIED
17. NEW BUSINESS
There was no New Business.
18. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL There were none.
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Alderwoman Sullivan and seconded by Alderman Schauer to adjourn the City Council meeting.
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