City of Warrenville City Council met Oct. 17.
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: Stu Aschauer, Leah Goodman, Jeff Krischel, Craig Kruckenberg, John Lockett and Bill Weidner
Absent: Aldermen Clare Barry and Kathy Davolos
Also Present: City Attorney Brooke Lenneman, City Administrator Cristina White, Assistant City Administrator Alma Morgan, Community and Economic Development Director Ron Mentzer, Assistant Community Development Director Consuelo Arguilles, Public Works Director Phil Kuchler, Finance Director Kevin Dahlstrand, Deputy Police Chief Ken Dawson (virtually) and City Clerk Julie Clark
Absent: Police Chief Turano
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Brummel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Bob Siebert, Albright Court, speculated on the estimated project costs to homeowners.
II. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Mayor
Mayor Brummel signed the real estate contract approved as part of O2022-35, to purchase the piece of Thornton’s property needed to build the water tower and well pump.
B. Clerk
No report
C. Aldermen
Alderman Goodman shared that she toured a City water tower and well and encouraged other Council members to take the tour as well, as it was very informative and helpful in understanding the upcoming project. She also shared that the PACE bus routes for Warrenville are slated to be cut in the 2023 budget plan, and if anyone would like to take part in the hearings to make a case for keeping the routes, they begin on Thursday, October 19, and end Friday, October 28. Information can be found at www.pacebus.com/public-hearings.
D. City Administrator
No report
E. City Attorney
No report
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Lockett, to approve the agenda for the October 17, 2022, City Council regular meeting.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kruckenberg, to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2022, City Council regular meeting and the minutes of the October 10, 2022, Public Safety and Finance Committee meeting.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
VI. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE
A. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2022-38, authorizing the disposal of unclaimed property through an auction conducted by PropertyRoom.com
B. Accept Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2022-40, approving a Final Plat of Subdivision for the Estates of Galusha Farm, 3S346 Herrick Road
C. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Preparation and Adoption Timeline including a City Council Budget Workshop on Saturday, March 18, 2023
D. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and approve the calendar year 2023 City Holiday Schedule
E. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and approve the calendar year 2023 City Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule
F. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and approve the City Debt Management Policy
G. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and approve changes to the Commercial Card Policies and Procedures, known as Appendix C, of the City’s Financial Practices and Policies document
H. Receive and file the FY 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Audit Report)
I. Receive and file minutes of the Tourism and Arts Commission monthly meetings held from March 17, 2022 through August 25, 2022
J. Receive and file minutes of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on September 22, 2022
K. Receive and file minutes of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on October 6, 2022
L. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to October 12, 2022, in the amount of $44,822.76
M. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before November 7, 2022, in the amount of $206,210.25
N. Receive and file report of Master Debit Card Expenditures for the month of September 2022, in the amount of $22,407.68
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Lockett, to approve the Consent Agenda items as read.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Aldermen: Lockett, Krischel, Weidner, Aschauer, Kruckenberg and Goodman
Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
Alderman Goodman made a motion, seconded by Alderman Lockett, to accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2022-66, waiving competitive bidding and approving the purchase of a Pitless Unit for Well No. 12 from Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $37,410
Discussion: Public Works Director Kuchler shared that City Well #12 is currently out of service due to a corroded pipe, and staff is asking the City Council to waive the competitive bidding requirements and authorize the purchase of a pitless adaptor unit from Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $37,410. There were no follow up questions from members of the Council.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Aldermen: Krischel, Goodman, Kruckenberg, Lockett, Weidner, and Aschauer
Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. CLOSED SESSIONXI ADJOURN
Alderman Goodman made a motion seconded by Alderman Kruckenberg to adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
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