City of Warrenville City Council met May 15
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
I. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order
Mayor Brummel called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. The start of the meeting was delayed due to Community and Economic Development Director (CEDD) Mentzer’s retirement reception, which preceded the meeting.
B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor David Brummel and Aldermen: Stu Aschauer, J.P. Augustynowicz, Clare Barry, Kathy Davolos, Craig Kruckenberg, Bill Weidner and Judy Wilkie
Absent: Alderman John Lockett
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, Deputy Police Chief Jeff Jacobson, Management Analyst Kristin Youngmeyer and City Clerk Julie Clark
Absent: Police Chief Sam Bonilla
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Brummel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. Recognition of CEDD Mentzer’s Retirement
Mayor Brummel presented CEDD Mentzer with a certificate of appreciation for his years of service with the City of Warrenville.
E. Proclamation for National Police Week, May 13 - 20
Mayor Brummel presented the proclamation for National Police Week to Deputy Chief Jacobson.
F. Proclamation for National Public Works Week, May 21 - 27
Mayor Brummel presented the proclamation for National Public Works Week to Management Analyst Youngmeyer.
G. Presentation of the redesigned City website
Communications Coordinator Krapf presented an overview of the updates to the website, which will launch Wednesday May 17.
II. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Bob Siebert, Albright Court, shared his analysis of a TIF district tax bill.
Susan Terwedow, Mack Road, shared that she and others would prefer the proposed Mack Road bike path to be on the south side instead of the proposed north side of Mack Road.
Mitch Addamus, 29W606 Mack Road, pointed out the flaws and shared his frustration with the proposed Mack Road bike path.
Pam Spevak, 29W630 Mack Road, shared a list of reasons why the proposed Mack Road bike path should be built on the south side of Mack Road instead of the north side.
Sheila Wakely, 29W463 Amber Lane, shared her positive personal experiences in dealing with CEDD Mentzer over the years and how much she has appreciated his work.
III. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Mayor
No report
B. Clerk
No report
C. Treasurer
Treasurer Goodman thanked City attorney firm Elrod Friedman for the Biennial Seminar on Friday, May 12. He also acknowledged the accomplishments of CEDD Mentzer and asked for a clarification on service agreements on the consent agenda which were answered by CEDD Mentzer.
D. Aldermen
Alderman Davolos commented how grateful she has been to work with CEDD
Mentzer.
E. City Administrator
City Administrator White thanked CEDD Mentzer on behalf of all City staff.
F. City Attorney
No report
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to approve the agenda for the May 15, 2023, City Council regular meeting. A typo was noted to be corrected.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Aldermen: Augustynowicz, Weidner, Kruckenberg, Wilkie, Barry, Aschauer and Davolos
Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2023, City Council regular meeting and the minutes of the May 8, 2023, Community Development Committee meeting.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
VII. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE
A. Accept Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2023-21, amending the City Code Zoning Ordinance regarding vertical additions to non-conforming single-family dwellings
B. Accept Community Development Committee recommendation, and pass resolution R2023-25, approving a two-year professional services agreement with Bollinger Environmental, Inc. for private development plan review services
C. Accept Community Development Committee recommendation, and pass resolution R2023-26, approving a two-year a professional services agreement with Engineering Resources Associates for private development plan review services
D. Accept Community Development Committee recommendation, and pass resolution R2023-27, approving a two-year professional services agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. for private development plan review services
E. Accept Community Development Committee recommendation, and pass resolution R2023-28, approving a two-year professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for private development plan review services
F. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2023-29, approving an agreement with Compass Minerals America, Inc. for the purchase of bulk rock salt
G. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2023-30, approving a contract with Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. for construction engineering services for the Batavia Road Resurfacing Project in the amount of $91,500, plus reimbursable expenses
H. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2023-31, approving the expenditure of Motor Fuel Tax revenue in the amount of $295,754.50, during FY 2024, for the maintenance of streets and highways as required under the Illinois Highway Code
I. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2023-32, awarding the contract for the Well No. 13 and Water Treatment Plant Site Improvements to Fox Excavating Inc. of Batavia, IL, in the amount of $436,131
J. Accept staff recommendation and approve a Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Permit for an Independence Day fireworks display on July 4, 2023, by Five Alarm Fireworks
K. Receive and file minutes of the Police Pension Board meeting held on January 24, 2023
L. Receive and file minutes of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on April 20, 2023
M. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to May 11, 2023, in the amount of $11,322.98
N. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before June 5, 2023, in the amount of $384,156.30
O. Receive and file report of Master Debit Card Expenditures for the month of April 2023, in the amount of $23,260.36
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
Alderman Barry made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to accept City Council recommendations and approve the Aldermanic Liaison Assignments.
The following positions were filled:
City Park District Task Force: Alderman Augustynowicz
City Library District Task Force: Alderman Wilkie
Fermilab Community Advisory Board: Alderman Davolos
Long Range Financial Planning Workgroup: Alderman Lockett
Summer Daze Planning Committee: Alderman Wilkie
CMRP Workgroup: Alderman Lockett
Discussion: Two Aldermen voiced their interest in the EMRP workgroup. They were asked to present their qualifications at the next meeting, and the City Council will decide which Alderman will fill the spot.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. CLOSED SESSION
XI. ADJOURN
Alderman Davolos made a motion. seconded by Alderman Kruckenberg to adjourn.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
The regular Council meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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