City of Warrenville City Council met April 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Jun 28, 2023

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, Kathy Davolos, Jeff Krischel, Craig Kruckenberg, Leah Goodman, John Lockett and Bill Weidner

Absent: Alderman Clare Barry

Also Present: City Administrator Cristina White, City Attorney Brooke Lenneman, Assistant City Administrator Alma Morgan, Community and Economic Development Director Ron Mentzer, Assistant Community Development Director Consuelo Arguilles, Finance Director Kevin Dahlstrand, Police Chief Sam Bonilla and City Clerk Julie Clark

Absent: None

C. Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Brummel led the Pledge of Allegiance.

D. Earth Day Proclamation

Mayor Brummel proclaimed April 22 as Earth Day.

E. Arbor Day Proclamation

Mayor Brummel proclaimed April 29 as Arbor Day.

II. CITIZENS COMMENTS

Bob Siebert, Albright Court, speculated on the possible interest rates for monies borrowed.

Vivian Lund, former Mayor of Warrenville, acknowledged Ron Mentzer’s upcoming retirement and how much he will be missed. She also thanked the City for their support of the Friends of The Fourth committee.

III. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS

A. Mayor

Mayor Brummel reminded the public about the reception on Monday May 1, from 6:00 -7:00 p.m., hosted by Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce, to recognize former Alderman Bob Wilson as well as current Aldermen Leah Goodman and Jeff Krischel for their dedicated service to the City Council. Newly elected Aldermen John Lockett, Craig Kruckenberg, Judy Wilkie and John Paul Augustynowicz and Treasurer Maury Goodman will also be recognized, as well as returning Alderman Stuart Aschauer.

There will also be a retirement reception for Community and Economic Development Director Ron Mentzer on Monday, May 15, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.

B. Clerk

No report

C. Treasurer

No report

D. Aldermen

Alderman Goodman shared that the next document shredding day will be on May 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm, in the Bower Elementary School parking lot.

Alderman Davolos shared that a baby bison should be arriving at Fermilab, and there is a bison cam available to monitor the bison. She also shared information about the City’s Arbor Day event, where there will be various tree seedlings given away. The event will also include a silent auction for magnolia saplings that were propagated from the magnolia tree that was on the former Stresney property, which is now the location of Warrenville Horizon Senior Living Community.

E. City Administrator

City Administrator White notified the Council that there was a memo on the dais confirming the Pace Suburban Bus Uber Access Program service area.

F. City Attorney

Attorney Lenneman shared that the City’s representing law firm Elrod Friedman, will be hosting their 17th Biennial Seminar for Local Government Officials on Friday May 12, at the Glen Club in Glenview.

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to approve the agenda for the April 17, 2023, City Council regular meeting.

Alderman Goodman asked that item VI.Q. be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda. The motioners agreed.

MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to approve the minutes of the March 18, 2023, City Council Budget workshop; the minutes of the April 3, 2023, City Council regular meeting; the minutes of the April 10, 2023, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee meeting and the minutes of the April 10, 2023 Public Works and Infrastructure Committee closed session meeting.

MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE

VII. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE

A. Offer second reading and pass ordinance O2023-13, adopting the City of Warrenville FY 2024 Municipal Budget

B. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2023-14, establishing a schedule of job classifications and authorized personnel strength for FY 2024

C. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2023-15, amending Section 5-4-2 of the City Code regarding stop intersections

D. Accept Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2023-16, amending the City Code Zoning Ordinance regarding cannabis business establishments

E. Accept Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2023-17, amending the City Code Zoning Ordinance regarding chicken coops and application filing procedures

F. Accept staff recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2023- 18, amending City Code Title 3, Chapter 2, to decrease the number of class A1 Liquor Licenses from five to four

G. Accept staff recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2023- 19, amending City Code Title 3, Chapter 2, to increase the number of class A3 Liquor Licenses from one to two

H. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation, and pass resolution R2023-16, approving a professional services agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for the West 2 and 3 Basins Manhole Rehabilitation in the amount of $76,410

I. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation, and pass resolution R2023-17, approving the second amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with PACE, and direct staff to add the Uber Service option for Warrenville residents

J. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2023-18, awarding the contract for the 2023 Road Program to Geneva Construction Company of Aurora, IL, in the amount of $1,642,325.64

K. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2023-19, approving a contract with Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. for construction engineering services for the 2023 Road Program in the amount of $97,550, plus reimbursable expenses

L. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2023-20, awarding a contract for the Virginia and Central Avenues Storm Sewer Improvements project to A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $1,398,960.99

M. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2023-21, approving a contract with Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. for construction engineering services for the Virginia and Central Avenues Storm Sewer Improvements project in the amount of $94,550, plus reimbursable expenses

N. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation, and approve the addition of the new initiative to the FY 2024 Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Work Plan

O. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation, and approve the updates to the Enterprise Maintenance and Replacement Plan, per the staff memo dated April 5, 2023, and direct staff to incorporate those adjustments into an updated EMRP document

P. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation, and approve the updates to the Capital Maintenance and Replacement Plan, per the staff memo dated April 5, 2023, and direct staff to incorporate those adjustments into an updated CMRP document

Q. Removed

R. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Harlan Davis as Chairman of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission for a one-year term set to expire April 30, 2024

S. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the appointment of Terri Basch as Chairman of the Environmental Advisory Commission for a one-year term set to expire April 30, 2024

T. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Amy Krischel as Chairman of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness Commission for a one-year term set to expire April 30, 2024

U. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Monica Johnson as Chairman of the Tourism and Arts Commission for a one-year term set to expire April 30, 2024

V. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Kirk Tate as commissioner of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission for a three-year term set to expire April 30, 2026

W. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Charles Sikaras as commissioner of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission for a three-year term set to expire April 30, 2026

X. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Terri Basch as commissioner of the Environmental Advisory Commission for a three year term set to expire April 30, 2026

Y. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Cecilia Gerber as commissioner of the Environmental Advisory Commission for a three-year term set to expire April 30, 2026

Z. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Robin Pelfrey as commissioner of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness Commission for a three-year term set to expire April 30, 2026

AA. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Sara Phalen as commissioner of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness Commission for a three-year term set to expire April 30, 2026

BB. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Linda Osborn as commissioner of the Tourism and Arts Commission for a three year term set to expire April 30, 2026

CC. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Daniel Leonard as Commissioner of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for a three-year term set to expire April 30, 2026

DD. Receive and file minutes of the Tourism and Arts Commission meeting held on February 16, 2023

EE. Receive and file minutes of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission meeting held on March 14, 2023

FF. Receive and file minutes of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on March 23, 2023

GG. Receive and file minutes of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on April 6, 2023

HH. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to April 12, 2023, in the amount of $101,919.90

II. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before May 1, 2023, in the amount of $331,744.21

JJ. Receive and file report of Master Debit Card Expenditures for the month of March 2023, in the amount of $16,028.30

Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Lockett, to approve the Consent Agenda items as read.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Aldermen: Lockett, Krischel, Davolos, Weidner, Aschauer, Kruckenberg and Goodman

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

VII. REGULAR AGENDA

Alderman Davolos made a motion, seconded by Alderman Krischel to accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation, and authorize staff to continue placing orders for scheduled vehicle and equipment replacements as ordering opportunities happen, and present to City Council at the next available Committee of the Whole meeting

Discussion:

Alderman Goodman expressed her concerns over this change, and stated she would rather continue having City Council overview and input on equipment replacement and not have staff buying without Council input.

Police Chief Bonilla commented on the precarious current state of ordering vehicles and assured members of the Council that current vehicles are being monitored and maintained. He added that alternate vehicle options have been discussed by staff, but availability is still an issue.

City Administrator White added that staff would prefer purchases be made with Council input and approval, but that the current situation is unique, and the evaluation of all vehicles is still occurring.

Alderman Krischel suggested that staff place the orders, and if Council does not approve, the orders can be cancelled.

Alderman Lockett clarified that eight vehicles have been ordered. CA White confirmed that eight vehicles have been ordered for FY 2023 and FY 2024.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Aldermen: Weidner, Aschauer, Lockett, Davolos, Krischel and Kruckenberg

Nay: Alderman Goodman

MOTION ADOPTED

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

IX. NEW BUSINESS

X. CLOSED SESSION

XI. ADJOURN

Alderman Goodman made a motion. seconded by Alderman Davolos to adjourn.

MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE