City of Darien Municipal Services Committee met Sept. 6.
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 – Approval to amend the liquor code to expand the number of Class K liquor licenses from three (3) to four (4) for a sale at retail beer and wine license at Burrito Paradise.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that Mayor Marchese received a request from Burrito Paradise restaurant for a sale at retail beer and wine license for on-site consumption. He reported that the license required for the request is a K License and would increase the number of K licenses from three to four. Mr. Gombac reported that the owner will sign the non-video gaming waiver and that Mayor Marchese as Liquor Commissioner has indicated he supports the request.
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 an Ordinance amending the liquor code to expand the number of Class K liquor licenses from three (3) to four (4) for a sale at retail beer and wine license at Burrito Paradise.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0.
b. Resolution – Authorizing the purchase, installation and wiring of five (5) streetlights for the Farmingdale Drive Streetlight Improvement Project with Rags Electric in an amount not to exceed $32,500.00.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that the existing streetlights within the City’s right of way of the 7500 block of Farmingdale Drive do not operate due to faulty cables and/or fixture problems. He reported the City’s streetlight system is constructed within right of ways, wired to a Com Ed transformer and assigned an account number.
Mr. Gombac reported that the existing lighting system is wired to the adjacent buildings fronting the five streetlights. He reported that staff has reviewed City records and were unable to locate any agreement regarding the existing arrangement of the private streetlights placed in a right of way and wired to a residential building. He further reported that the management has further requested of the City to take over the maintenance and responsibility of the streetlights.
Mr. Gombac reported that staff plans to remove the existing lighting infrastructure and replace up to five of the City’s standard aluminum pole, LED fixtures and rewire to a central controller to be installed within an adjacent easement and be owned and operated by the City.
Alderman Joe Kenny questioned if staff anticipates a price increase. Mr. Gombac reported that he did not believe there would be a price increase.
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 purchase, installation and wiring of five (5) streetlights for the Farmingdale Drive Streetlight Improvement Project with Rags Electric in an amount not to exceed $32,500.00.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0.
c. Resolution - Approval of a Supplemental Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution, (IDOT BLR 14220) authorizing the expenditure of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the FY 2021/22 General Maintenance - maintenance of various streets and rights of way that impact the City streets, in an amount not to exceed $23,479.43.
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported that the City Council approved an Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution for FY21/22 in the amount of $616,626.37 for Motor Fuel Tax Fund (MFT) expenditures. He reported that the City is required to provide IDOT an annual expenditure close out report.
Mr. Gombac reported that the main cost increase was due to the emergency tree removal from the June 20, 2021 tornado and the result is an increase of the Motor Fuel Tax expenditure in the amount of $23,479.43, for a total expenditure of $640,105.80. He reported that per the IDOT guidelines, that a Supplemental Resolution for the expenditure is required.
Chairperson Belczak questioned if this would affect the budget. Mr. Gombac reported that it would not.
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 Supplemental Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution, (IDOT BLR 14220) authorizing the expenditure of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the FY 2021/22 General Maintenance - maintenance of various streets and rights of way that impact the City streets, in an amount not to exceed $23,479.43.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0.
d. Minutes – August 1, 2022 Municipal Services Committee
Alderman Kenny made a motion, and it was seconded by Alderman Belczak approval of the August 1, 2022, Municipal Services Committee Meeting Minutes.
Upon voice vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Dan Gombac, Director reported on ordering LED street lights.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
Chairperson Belczak announced that the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 6, 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 6:45 p.m.
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