City of Darien City Council met Aug. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
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 Clerk Ragona.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Clerk Ragona led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL — The Roll Call of Aldermen by Clerk Ragona was as follows:
Present:
Thomas J. Belczak Ted V. Schauer
Thomas M. Chlystek Mary Coyle Sullivan
Joseph A. Kenny Lester Vaughan
Absent:
Eric K. Gustafson
Also in Attendance:
JoAnne E. Ragona, City Clerk
Michael J. Coren, City Treasurer
Bryon Vana, City Administrator
Gregory Thomas, Police Chief
Daniel Gombac, Director of Municipal Services
4. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM – There being six aldermen present, Clerk Ragona declared a quorum.
ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEM
Due to the absence of Mayor Marchese, Clerk Ragona asked Council for nominations for Mayor Pro-Tem.
It was motioned by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Belczak to appoint Alderman Kenny as Mayor Pro-Tem. There being no other nominations, she closed the election and called for the question.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Gustafson
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
5. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL There were none.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 18, 2022
It was moved by Alderman Belczak and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of July 18, 2022.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Gustafson
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
7. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Chlystek received communication from Patricia Wilkinson, 8300 Highpoint Circle, regarding an AT&T landline issue.
Alderwoman Sullivan received communication from Kelly Glison regarding recent Patch article concerning cannabis in Woodridge; he expressed concern with allowing cannabis sales in Darien.
8. MAYORS REPORT
Joe Fontana introduced himself and passed out menus for his new restaurant, Fry the Coop; a September opening is planned at 2019 75th Street, the old Steak ‘n Shake location. Mr. Fontana is excited to provide the community a place where people can gather, share happiness and build & strengthen relationships.
9. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
There was no report.
10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
There was no report.
11. DEPARTMENT HEAD INFORMATION/QUESTIONS
A. POLICE DEPARTMENT – NO REPORT
B. MUNICIPAL SERVICES – NO REPORT
Director Gombac commented that the strike with the quarries has been settled; an aggressive completion of roadwork is scheduled.
12. TREASURER’S REPORT
A. WARRANT NUMBER 22-23-07
It was moved by Alderwoman Sullivan and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve payment of Warrant Number 22-23-07 in the amount of $453,695.45 from the enumerated funds and $278,526.11 from payroll funds for the period ending 07/28/22 for a total to be approved of $732,221.56.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Gustafson
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
13. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administrative/Finance Committee – Chairman Sullivan announced the Administrative/Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. She stated the Economic Development Committee meeting has been rescheduled to August 18, 2022 at 7:00 P.M.
Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Belczak stated the minutes of the July 11, 2022 meeting were approved and submitted to the Clerk’s Office. He announced the Municipal Services Committee meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
Police Committee – Chairman Kenny announced the Police Committee meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Department Training Room.
14. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS – AGENDA RELATED
There were none.
15. OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business.
16. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro-Tem Kenny stated New Business Items D – H have been moved to Consent Agenda as Items D – H.
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Vaughan to approve by Omnibus Vote the following items on the Consent Agenda:
A. RESOLUTION NO. R-57-22 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF (7) 40MM LESS LETHAL LAUNCHERS, (42) 40MM ROUNDS AND (1) RELOADABLE TRAINING KIT FROM RAY O’HERRON USING DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AWARD MONEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,452
B. RESOLUTION NO. R-58-22 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF (17) ROCK RIVER M4 RIFLE UPPER RECEIVERS FROM ROCK RIVER ARMS USING DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AWARD MONEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,494.00
C. ORDINANCE NO. O-14-22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DARIEN
D. RESOLUTION NO. R-60-22 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW RADIO DETECTION RX 8200 RECEIVER UTILITY LINE LOCATOR FROM SUBSURFACE SOLUTIONS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,829
E. RESOLUTION NO. R-61-22 A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH MORTON SALT, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ROCK SALT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $207,759.44
F. RESOLUTION NO. R-62-22 A RESOLUTION FOR THE REQUIRED BALANCE PURCHASE OF THE 21/22 ROCK SALT CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH COMPASS MINERALS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $51,924
G. RESOLUTION NO. R.-63-22 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DARIEN AND CENTER CASS SCHOOL DISTRICT #66 FOR THE ROCK SALT
H. RESOLUTION NO. R-64-22 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DARIEN AND THE DARIEN PARK DISTRICT FOR ROCK SALT
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Gustafson
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
17. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM AIS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALL OF A LARGER BARRACUDA MESSAGE ARCHIVER 350 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,600
It was moved by Alderwoman Sullivan and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve the motion as presented.
Chairwoman Sullivan stated item passed Administrative /Finance Committee vote 3-0.
RESOLUTION NO. R-59-22 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM AIS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALL OF A LARGER BARRACUDA MESSAGE ARCHIVER 350 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,600
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Gustafson
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
B. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3- 3-7-16 (C) OF THE DARIEN CITY CODE
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve the motion as presented.
ORDINANCE NO. O-15-22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-3-7- 16 (C) OF THE DARIEN CITY CODE
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Gustafson
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
C. CONSIDERATION TO A APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-3-7-1 (C) OF THE DARIEN CITY CODE
It was moved by Alderman Belczak and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve the motion as presented.
ORDINANCE NO. O-16-22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-3-7- 1 (C) OF THE DARIEN CITY CODE
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Gustafson
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
18. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL
Mayor Pro-Tem Kenny announced National Night Out on August 2, 2022. Chief Thomas commented and encouraged all to get out and meet their neighbors from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Darien Community Park.
Alderwoman Sullivan…
…announced DarienFest will take place at Darien Plaza from August 11 – 14.
…stated she received positive feedback about the last Darien Rocks the Greens summer concert.
…announced the final summer concert featuring “Whiskey Road” will be held on August 25 at Carriage Greens Country Club.
Alderman Chylstek commented Darien residents will receive a discount on rides at DarienFest on Thursday, August 11.
Alderman Belczak announced Darien Lions Club and Darien Park District will be sponsoring Darien Day at the Darien Community Park on Sunday, August 7, which will include live music at 6:30 P.M, food and refreshments will be available.
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Vaughan to adjourn the City Council meeting.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Schauer, Sullivan, Vaughan
Nays: None
Absent: Gustafson
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
The City Council meeting adjourned at 7:46 P.M.
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