City of Warrenville City Council met Oct. 3.
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 Cristina White, Assistant City Administrator Alma Morgan, Public Works Director Phil Kuchler, Community and Economic Development Director Ron Mentzer, Assistant Community Development Director Consuelo Arguilles, Finance Director Kevin Dahlstrand, Police Chief Ray Turano (virtually) and City Clerk Julie Clark
Absent: None
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Brummel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. CITIZENS COMMENTS
George Wundsam, 29W463 Amber Lane, stated he appreciates everything the Council does. He understands how much work goes into the preparation of agendas and would appreciate the agendas being available to the public sooner to review.
Bob Siebert, Albright Court, expressed his concern regarding how consultants reach cost estimates to homeowners on proposed projects.
II. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Mayor
Mayor Brummel shared that Community and Economic Development Director (CEDD) Mentzer gave a presentation to the Metropolitan Mayor’s Caucus Housing and Community Development Committee. His presentation focused on what lead the City to evaluate Missing Middle housing, and what steps the City is taking to support more of it in Warrenville. He further stated that CEDD Mentzer was also a member of an expert panel that presented different perspectives on Missing Middle housing to a large stakeholder group in Lockport. He concluded by thanking CEDD Mentzer for being such an excellent employee whom others seek out for counsel.
B. Clerk
No report
C. Aldermen
Alderman Goodman shared that Illinois has reached 35,000 COVID-19 related deaths this week. Mayor Brummel granted a moment of silence in recognition of the deceased and reminded the public that vaccinations and boosters are still available.
In response to a comment regarding the preparation and availability of agenda packets, Alderman Davolos shared that most items placed on the Council agenda are discussed at committee of the whole meetings prior to the Council meetings. Anyone interested could follow those meetings to be better informed about what the City Council will be voting on at an upcoming meeting.
D. City Administrator
No report
E. City Attorney
No report
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Alderman Goodman requested item VI. F. be removed for discussion.
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Lockett, to approve the agenda, as amended, for the October 3, 2022, City Council regular meeting.
MOTION AS AMENDED ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kruckenberg, to approve the minutes of the September 19, 2022, City Council regular meeting, the minutes of the September 19, 2022, City Council Closed Session meeting and the minutes of the September 26, 2022, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee meeting.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
VI. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE
The following item was removed from the Consent Agenda by Alderman Goodman for discussion:
VI. F. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2022-62, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for design visualization services relating to the Old Town Redevelopment Site #2
A. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2022-36, amending Section 1-8-4, of the City Code regarding competitive bidding procedures
B. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2022-37, authorizing disposal of City-owned surplus property utilizing Obenauf Auction Service
C. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2022-59, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for a Source Water Protection Plan
D. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2022-60, approving a Community Development Block Grant Subgrantee Agreement with the County of DuPage regarding the Summerlakes Square Courts Resurfacing Project
E. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2022-61, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. for preliminary engineering services relating to the Old Town Redevelopment Site #2
F. Removed
G. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2022-63, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the County of DuPage regarding East Side Phase IV (Central and Virginia Avenues)
H. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2022-64, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. for design engineering services relating to the 2023 Virginia and Central Avenues Storm Sewer Project
I. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2022-65, waiving competitive bidding and approving the purchase of a new pump for Cerny Park from Metropolitan Pump Company in an amount not to exceed $34,697
J. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the appointment of Katie Hughes-Schroeder to the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness Commission for a term expiring April 30, 2023
K. Receive and file minutes of the Tourism and Arts Commission monthly meetings held from July 15, 2021, through January 13, 2022
L. Receive and file minutes of the Environmental Advisory Commission meeting held on May 17, 2022
M. Receive and file minutes of the Environmental Advisory Commission meeting held on June 21, 2022
N. Receive and file minutes of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting held on August 23, 2022
O. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to September 28, 2022, in the amount of $62,494.47
P. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before October 17, 2022, in the amount of $549,389.86
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kruckenberg, 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
Item Removed from Consent Agenda
Alderman Barry made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2022-62, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates for design visualization services relating to the Old Town Redevelopment Site #2
Discussion:
Alderman Goodman shared that she could not support spending $18,000 on a 3D special effects presentation. Alderman Davolos shared her opinion that the public really seems to respond to visual presentations and this may help to get information to the public and get support for the project. Alderman Goodman responded that she would agree if this model was being made of an actual plan and not speculative.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Aldermen: Weidner, Lockett, Barry, Davolos, Krischel and Kruckenberg Nay: Alderman Goodman MOTION ADOPTED
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. CLOSED SESSION
XL ADJOURN
Alderman Lockett made a motion. seconded by Alderman Kruckenberg to adjourn. MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
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