City of Darien Municipal Services Committee met Aug. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
PRESENT: Alderman Thomas Belczak -Chairman, Alderman Joseph Kenny, Dan Gombac – Director
ABSENT: Alderman Eric Gustafson
ESTABLISH QUORUM
Chairperson Thomas Belczak called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at the City of Darien City Hall, 1702 Plainfield Road, Darien, Illinois. Chairperson Belczak declared a quorum present.
New Business
a. Ordinance - Consideration to approve an ordinance amending the liquor code to expand the number of Class P liquor licenses from one (1) to two (2) for a sale at retail liquor license at Fry the Coop.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that Mayor Marchese received a request from Fry the Coop restaurant owner, Joe Fontana, for a sale at retail liquor license for on-site consumption and sale at retail of beer and wine in original package for off-site consumption. He reported that the license required for the request is a P License and would increase the number of P licenses from one (1) to two (2). Mr. Gombac reported that Mayor Marchese as Liquor Commissioner has indicated he supports the request ad that Mr. Fontana has also agreed to the non-video gaming waiver.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Belczak made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Kenny approval of an Ordinance amending the liquor code to expand the number of Class P liquor licenses from one (1) to two (2) for a sale at retail liquor license at Fry the Coop.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0.
b. Ordinance - Consideration to approve an ordinance amending the liquor code to eliminate an open, unused Class A liquor license.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that this is an ordinance amending the liquor code to eliminate an open, unused Class A liquor license.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Belczak made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Kenny approval of an Ordinance amending the liquor code to eliminate an open, unused Class A liquor license.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0.
c. Resolution - Accepting a proposal for the purchase of one new RX 8200 Receiver Utility Line Locator from Subsurface Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $8,829.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that the proposed utility line locator is an additional piece of equipment to be utilized by the water division to respond to JULIE calls as well as in-house main and service line surveys as required. He reported that the locator provides the crew with a tool for safe excavation and determining where water lines are located. He further reported that the RX 8200 model would be an updated version of equipment that staff is already utilizing, therefore providing uniformity and familiarity.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Belczak made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Kenny approval of Resolution accepting a proposal for the purchase of one new RX 8200 Receiver Utility Line Locator from Subsurface Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $8,829.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0.
d. Resolution - Approval to enter into a contract agreement with Morton Salt, Inc. for the purchase of rock salt in an amount not to exceed $207,759.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that rock salt is utilized by the Municipal Services Department for street de-icing operations during the snow season. He reported that the City continues to partner with the County of DuPage for the purchase of rock salt.
Mr. Gombac reported that the lowest competitive unit price was Morton Salt, Inc. for the amount of $75.88 per ton and that last year it was $81.13, approximately 7% less.
Mr. Gombac reported that as part of the joint contract, the City committed to receive up to 2,200 tons of salt and is obligated to take 1,760 tons. He reported that pending winter conditions the department has the ability to take an additional 660 tons (2,860 tons total) of sodium chloride salt.
Mr. Gombac reported that the Darien Park District and Center Cass School District #66 will be purchasing up to 40 and 8 tons respectively of rock salt not to exceed $3,035.20 and $607.04 through the respective Intergovernmental Agreements.
e. Resolution – Approval for the required balance purchase of the 21/22 rock salt contract agreement with Compass Minerals in an amount not to exceed $51,924.
Mr. Dan Gombac reported that this approval is for the balance purchase of the 21/22 rock salt contract agreement with Compass Minerals.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE August 1, 2022
Alderman Kenny made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak approval of 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.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0.
f. Resolution - Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with Center Cass School District #66 for the reimbursement of Rock Salt through the City’s 2022/23 Rock Salt Agreement.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that the Intergovernmental Agreement with Center Cass School District #66 authorizes the City of Darien to provide rock salt to Center Cass School District #66 for their deicing operations. He reported that the School District does not have facilities to accommodate rock salt in bulk and will realize a savings by utilizing the City’s bulk pricing and storage facility and that they estimated that they will require approximately 8 tons for the winter season.
Mr. Gombac reported that the City of Darien would be reimbursed by the School District at a unit cost of $75.88 per ton for a total amount of approximately $607.04 pending final quantities.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Belczak made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Kenny approval of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with Center Cass School District #66 for the reimbursement of Rock Salt through the City’s 2022/23 Rock Salt Agreement.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0.
g. Resolution - Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Darien Park District for the reimbursement of Rock Salt through the City’s 2022/23 Rock Salt Agreement.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Darien Park District authorizes the City of Darien to provide rock salt to the Darien Park District for their deicing operations. He reported that the Park District does not have facilities to accommodate rock salt in bulk and will realize a savings by utilizing the City’s bulk pricing and storage facility and that they estimated that they will require approximately 40 tons for the winter season.
Mr. Gombac reported that the City of Darien would be reimbursed by the Park District at a unit cost of $75.88 per ton for a total amount of approximately $3,035.20 pending final quantities.
There was no one in the audience wishing to present public comment.
Alderman Belczak made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Kenny approval of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Darien Park District for the reimbursement of Rock Salt through the City’s 2022/23 Rock Salt Agreement.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0.
h. Minutes - July 11, 2022 Municipal Services Committee
Alderman Kenny made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak approval of the July 11, 2022, Municipal Services Committee Meeting Minutes.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that crews will be working on Saturdays due to the delay and that there may be complaints.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
Chairperson Belczak announced that the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 22, 2022. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Committee, Alderman Kenny made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak to adjourn.
Upon voice vote, THE MOTION CARRIED unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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