City of Warrenville City Council met May 1
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
I. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Present: Aldermen: Stu Aschauer, Clare Barry, Kathy Davolos, Jeff Krischel, Craig Kruckenberg, Leah Goodman, John Lockett and Bill Weidner
Absent: Mayor David Brummel
Also Present: City Administrator Cristina White, City Attorney Brooke Lenneman, 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 Sam Bonilla, Management Analyst Kristin Youngmeyer and City Clerk Julie Clark
Absent: None
C. Appointment of Temporary Chairman
Alderman Goodman made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to appoint Alderman Barry as temporary chairman for the May 1, 2023, City Council regular meeting.
D. Pledge of Allegiance
Temporary Chairman Barry led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. Present Certificates of Appreciation and Keys to the City
Chairman Barry presented certificates of appreciation and keys to the city to former Alderman Bob Wilson, current Aldermen Leah Goodman and Jeff Krischel.
F. Proclamation for National Bike Month-May
Chairman Barry presented the proclamation for National Bike month to Management Analyst Kristen Youngmeyer, who shared that the 17th bike rodeo will be held Saturday, May 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot in front of City Hall.
G. Proclamation for National Drinking Water Week, May 7 - 13
Chairman Barry presented the proclamation for National Drinking Water Week to MA Youngmeyer who stated that the public can look for facts and recipes to be posted on the City website.
II. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Pat O’Connor, Warren Avenue, shared his concern over some sidewalk tripping hazards he has encountered.
III. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Mayor (Chairman)
Chairman Barry thanked the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the reception for the elected officials prior to the Council meeting. She also added that the retirement reception for Community and Economic Development Director Ron Mentzer will be held Monday, May 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
B. Clerk
Clerk Clark reported that the Official Canvass of Votes for the Consolidated Election held on April 4, 2023, was received from the County Clerk’s Election Division on April 25.
C. Treasurer
No report
D. Aldermen
Several aldermen expressed their appreciation and gratitude to former Alderman Wilson and current outgoing Aldermen Goodman and Krischel. Alderman Weidner also added accolades to those who made the Arbor Day celebration a success.
E. City Administrator
City Administrator White echoed the sentiments of the aldermen.
F. City Attorney
No report
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Goodman, to approve the agenda for the May 1, 2023, 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 April 17, 2023, City Council regular meeting.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
VII. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE
A. Accept Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2023-20, approving a site specific amendment and major amendment to the final plan of planned unit development for lot H-7 in Cantera subarea H, Synata Bio, INC., 4575 Weaver Parkway
B. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation, and pass resolution R2023-22, approving an agreement with Baecore Group, Inc. for ERP Software Selection Consulting Services for an amount of $167,300
C. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2023-23, awarding the contract for the Summerlakes Resurfacing Project to Geneva Construction Company of Aurora, IL, in the amount of $1,197,631.48
D. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2023-24, approving a contract with Thomas Engineering Group, LLC for construction engineering services for the Summerlakes Resurfacing Project in the amount of $134,848.32, plus reimbursable expenses
E. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the appointment of David Kratz as trustee of the Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees for a two-year term set to expire prior to the second Tuesday of May 2025
F. Receive and file minutes of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting held on February 28, 2023
G. Receive and file minutes of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners special meeting held on March 14, 2023
H. Receive and file minutes of the Tourism and Arts Commission meeting held on March 16, 2023
I. Receive and file minutes of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness Commission meeting held on March 21, 2023
J. Receive and file minutes of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners special meeting held on April 4, 2023
K. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to April 26, 2023, in the amount of $51,483.82
L. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before May 15, 2023, in the amount of $289,241.44
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kruckenberg, to approve the Consent Agenda items as read.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Aldermen: Weidner, Aschauer, Lockett, Barry, Davolos, Krischel, Goodman and Kruckenberg
Nay: None
MOTION ADOPTED
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. CLOSED SESSION
XI. ADJOURN
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Goodman to adjourn sine die.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
The regular Council meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
I. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order
The first regular meeting of the new City Council was convened at 7:34 pm by Alderman Barry.
B. Administer Oath of Office to Newly Elected Officials
Clerk Clark administered the Oath of Office to Aldermen Aschauer, Augustynowicz, Kruckenberg and Lockett and City Treasurer Goodman.
C. Roll Call:
Present: Aldermen: Stu Aschauer, John Paul Augustynowicz, Clare Barry, Kathy Davolos, Craig Kruckenberg, John Lockett and Bill Weidner
Absent: Mayor David Brummel and Alderman Judy Wilkie
Also Present: City Administrator Cristina White, City Attorney Brooke Lenneman, City Treasurer Maury Goodman, 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 Sam Bonilla and City Clerk Julie Clark
Absent: None
D. Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Aschauer to appoint Alderman Barry as Temporary Chairman for the May 1, 2023, new City Council regular meeting.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
II. REGULAR AGENDA
A. Alderman Weidner made a motion. seconded by Alderman Davolos to appoint Alderman Lockett as Vice Chairman of the Community Development Committee, and to appoint Alderman Aschauer as Chairman and Alderman Kruckenberg asVice Chairman of the Finance and Public Safety Committee.
Discussion: Aldermen Aschauer, Kruckenberg and Lockett all accepted their appointments.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
B. The vacancies on the Aldermanic Liaison Assignments list were discussed.
Aldermen were asked to consider the available assignments for appointment at the next City Council regular meeting.
III. NEW BUSINESS
III. CLOSED SESSION
III. ADJOURN
Alderman Lockett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kruckenberg to adjourn.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
The first regular meeting of the new City Council adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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