City of Warrenville City Council met May 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
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, and Aldermen Clare Barry, Kathy Davolos, Leah Goodman, Jeff Krischel, Craig Kruckenberg, John Lockett, and Bill Weidner
Absent: Alderman Stu Aschauer
Also Present: City Attorney Brooke Lenneman, City Administrator John Coakley, Finance Director Kevin Dahlstrand, Community & Economic Development Director Ron Mentzer, Assistant Community Development Director Consuelo Arguilles, Police Chief Ray Turano (virtually), Public Works Director Phil Kuchler, Senior Civil Engineer Kristine Hocking, and City Clerk Julie Clark
Also Absent: City Treasurer Ann Behrens, Assistant City Administrator Cristina White
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Brummel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. National Police Week Proclamation
The City of Warrenville formally designates May 11-17, 2022, as Police Week in Warrenville, and publicly salutes the service of law enforcement officers in our community and in communities across the nation.
E. National Bike Month Proclamation
Mayor Brummel proclaimed May 2022, as Bike Month in the City of Warrenville, and urged all residents to join him in this special observance.
F. National Drinking Water Week Proclamation
Mayor Brummel proclaimed May 1-7, 2022, as National Drinking Water Week in the City of Warrenville, and called upon all citizens and civic organizations to recognize the vital role water plays in their daily lives as well as others, and to recognize the contributions that Utility Division employees make every day to ensure there is clean, safe drinking water.
G. Welcome Mexico City Alebrijes Artists
Sara Phalen, Warrenville Historical Society Director, introduced four of the visiting artists from Mexico and shared that the Alebrijes Artists will have their artwork on display at Cantigny from June through October. There will be 18 large and 30 smaller sculptures. The artists themselves spoke about how much they appreciate the opportunity to exhibit their work at Cantigny.
II. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Mitch Adamus, 29W606 Mack Road, pleaded for the proposed Mack Road path to be on the south side of Mack Road, instead of the north side. He stated, “Public trails belong on public lands.”
Pam Spevak, 29W630 Mack Road, also pleaded for the proposed Mack Road path to be on the south side of Mack Road, instead of the north side. She also stated, “Public trails belong on public lands.”
Patty Velcich 29W660 Mack Road, also expressed her displeasure with a bike path on the north side of Mack Road.
Bob Siebert, Albright Court, commented on how to best communicate the handling of the city’s funds.
II. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Mayor
Mayor Brummel congratulated Two Brothers Brewing Company on their 25 year anniversary.
He stated the Mayors Fitness Challenge begins Monday, May 2, and ends Saturday, July 9. This year’s goal is to reach 1,500 minutes by the close of the challenge. Those who reach the goal will receive a prize. Those who surpass the Mayor’s logged minutes will receive extra recognition.
Mayor Brummel announced the Police Department’s document shredding event will take place this Saturday, May 7, at Bower Elementary School parking lot from 9:00 a.m. – noon, or until the trucks are full. Full event details can be viewed on the City’s website, or call the Police Department’s non-emergency number at (630) 393-2131.
Additionally, Mayor Brummel announced the Bike Rodeo, hosted by the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, along with the Warrenville Park District, will take place Saturday, May 14, from 9:00 –11:30 a.m. The event will feature fun activities and educational materials about bicycle safety. This is a free event, and children can register with a parent or guardian the day of the event.
B. Clerk
No report
C. Aldermen
Alderman Weidner thanked the volunteers who made Arbor Day possible, as well as all the other volunteers who make Warrenville such a vibrant community.
Alderman Davolos added that 350 trees were given away at the Arbor Day event. She shared that her trees from past years have grown to nearly six feet tall.
D. City Administrator
City Administrator (CA) Coakley said that he attended Arbor Day with his six-year old grandson, and he echoed the sentiments of gratitude and appreciation for the Arbor Day celebration.
E. City Attorney
No report
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kruckenberg, to approve the agenda for the May 2, 2022, City Council regular meeting.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to approve the minutes of the April 18, 2022, City Council regular meeting.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
VI. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE
A. Accept Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2022-16, approving text amendments to City Code Zoning Ordinance modifying surfacing requirements on residential driveways
B. Accept Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2022-17, approving a Temporary Use Permit for the Warrenville Park District’s Multicultural Festival on June 11, 2022
C. Accept staff recommendation and approve resolution R2022-18, in support of Tax Increment Financing
D. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the appointment of Jean Marie Kauth as Chairman of the Environmental Advisory Commission for a one year term set to expire April 30, 2023
E. Accept staff recommendation and approve the revised Inclusion Diversity Equity & Awareness Commission recommendation to acknowledge certain holidays and observances in May 2022
F. Receive and file minutes of the Environmental Advisory Commission meeting held on March 15, 2022
G. Receive and file minutes of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission meeting held on March 22, 2022
H. Receive and file minutes of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on April 21, 2022
I. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to April 26, 2022, in the amount of $50,558.57
J. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before May 16, 2022, in the amount of $255,564.25
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Goodman, to approve the Consent Agenda items as read.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Aldermen: Lockett, Krischel, Davolos, Weidner, Kruckenberg, Barry, and Goodman
Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. CLOSED SESSION
Alderman Barry made a motion, seconded by Alderman Goodman, to enter into a Closed Session at 7:42 p.m. to discuss the following:
● 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.
● 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06.
At 9:31 p.m. the Council returned to the open session.
XL ADJOURN
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Goodman to adjourn.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
The regular Council meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
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