City of Darien City Council met June 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
A WORK SESSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. BY MAYOR MARCHESE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING ITEMS ON THE JUNE 5, 2023 AGENDA WITH THE CITY COUNCIL. THE WORK SESSION ADJOURNED AT 7:29 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Darien was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Marchese.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Marchese led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL — The Roll Call of Aldermen by Clerk Ragona was as follows:
Present:
Thomas J. Belczak Ted V. Schauer
Eric K. Gustafson Ralph Stompanato
Gerry Leganski Mary Coyle Sullivan
Absent: Joseph A. Kenny
Also in Attendance:
Joseph Marchese, Mayor
JoAnne E. Ragona, City Clerk
Michael J. Coren, City Treasurer
Bryon Vana, City Administrator
Gregory Thomas, Police Chief
Daniel Gombac, Director of Municipal Services
4. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM – There being six aldermen present, Mayor Marchese declared a quorum.
5. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL
There were none.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 15, 2023
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Leganski to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of May 15, 2023.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Leganski, Schauer, Stompanato, Sullivan Abstain: Gustafson
Nays: None
Absent: Kenny
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
7. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Leganski received communication from…
… Nikolaus Pollman, 600 block of 79th Street, regarding parkway tree.
…Fred Jeffers, 7900 block of Farmingdale Drive, regarding inspection of apron after b box repairs.
…Vito Abbate inquiring about High Haven being located too close to school and daycare; Mayor Marchese stated there is no distance regulation. Council discussion ensued.
Alderman Gustafson received communication from two residents inquiring about the status of DuPage roadwork at 87th & Havens Drive. He shared correspondence from Kent Kuper, DuPage County Senior Project Manager, regarding status of project. Director Gombac noted there was a gas leak last week; NiCor had to replace infrastructure.
Alderwoman Sullivan received communication from…
…Kelly Glisan regarding LRS services for rental property on Oldfield Road; issue was resolved.
…Linda Painter voicing concern with fencing by Buona Beef and Rainbow Cone outdoor patio area. Director Gombac has reached out to owners. Alderman Stompanato spoke of concerned family and suggested gate with latch.
8. MAYORS REPORT
There was no report.
9. CITY CLERK’S REPORT
There was no report.
10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
There was no report.
11. DEPARTMENT HEAD INFORMATION/QUESTIONS
A. POLICE DEPARTMENT – NO REPORT
Chief Thomas noted completion of the Annual Report, which will be presented to the Police Committee and afterwards to City Council.
Mayor Marchese stated the next quarterly Darien CONNECTIONS newsletter will highlight Public Safety.
B. MUNICIPAL SERVICES – NO REPORT
12. TREASURER’S REPORT
A. WARRANT NUMBER 22-23-27
It was moved by Alderwoman Sullivan and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve payment of Warrant Number 22-23-27 in the amount of $15,568.26 from the enumerated funds for a total to be approved of $15,568.26.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Gustafson, Leganski, Schauer, Stompanato, Sullivan
Nays: None
Absent: Kenny
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
B. WARRANT NUMBER 23-24-03
It was moved by Alderwoman Sullivan and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve payment of Warrant Number 23-24-03 in the amount of $224,736.48 from the enumerated funds, and $568,648.03 from payroll funds for the periods ending 05/18/23 and 06/01/23 for a total to be approved of $793,384.51.
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Gustafson, Leganski, Schauer, Stompanato, Sullivan
Nays: None
Absent: Kenny
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
13. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administrative/Finance Committee – Chairwoman Sullivan announced the Administrative/Finance Committee meeting scheduled for July 3, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. is pending.
Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Belczak stated the minutes of the May 22, 2023 meeting were approved and submitted to the Clerk’s Office. He announced the Municipal Services Committee meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
Police Committee – Clerk Ragona announced the Police Committee meeting is scheduled for June 19, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Department Training Room.
14. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS – AGENDA RELATED
There were none.
15. OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business.
16. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Marchese stated New Business Items A – L were moved to the Consent Agenda as Items V – GG.
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve by Omnibus Vote the following items on the Consent Agenda:
A. RESOLUTION NO. R-48-23
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIGN/EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A MARQUEE SIGN, ENHANCED HARDSCAPING, LANDSCAPING, MAINTENANCE AND SPECIFIED RESPONSIBILITY AT 7702 CASS AVE (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CASS AND PLAINFIELD ROAD) PIN# 09-28-410-045
B. ORDINANCE NO. O-08-23
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SERIES OF VARIATIONS TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MARQUEE SIGN WITH ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS (PZC2023-02: CITY MARQUEE SIGN) DARIEN PROFESSIONAL BUILDING, 7702 CASS AVENUE
C. RESOLUTION NO. R-50-23
A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF A PLAT OF EASEMENT AS PREPARED BY SCHOMIG SURVEYORS, 7702 CASS AVE PIN# 09-28-410-045
D. RESOLUTION NO. R-51-23
A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND AWARDING A PROPOSAL TO BELMONT DIGITAL INC FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) 38-INCH X 114-INCH MARQUEE PANELS AND REQUIRED DATA INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDING, DATA MANAGEMENT SUBSCRIPTION BASED AND STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORTS AND INSTALLATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $81,635
E. RESOLUTION NO. R-52-23
A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND AWARDING A PROPOSAL FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND INSTALLATION SERVICES TO THE SAVANAH GROUP FOR SUPPLING THE REQUIRED MATERIALS AND THE INSTALLATION SERVICES AS IT RELATES TO THE COLUMN HARDSCAPING, IRRIGATION, LANDSCAPING MATERIALS AND GENERAL RESTORATION WITHIN THE EASEMENT AREA ADJACENT TO THE MARQUEE SIGN STRUCTURE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,184.
F. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,000
G. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO RECOMMEND ZONING ORDINANCE REVISIONS CREATING A MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMISSION REVIEW
H. RESOLUTION NO. R-53-23 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM SEASON COMFORT, CORP., FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM AT DARIEN CITY HALL, 1702 PLAINFIELD ROAD, IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,275
I. ORDINANCE NO. O-09-23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DARIEN
J. RESOLUTION NO. R-54-23 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM EJ EQUIPMENT FOR A LEASE AGREEMENT OF A VACTOR TRUCK FOR HYDRO EXCAVATIONS OF BUFFALO BOXES, MAIN LINE VALVES, FIRE HYDRANT AND UTILITY POT HOLES AND STORM SEWER BASIN CLEANING AND STORM SEWER MAIN LINE JETTING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICE AND NOT TO EXCEED $72,250
K. RESOLUTION NO. R-55-23 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A WATER VALVE EXERCISOR FROM E.H.WACHS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $131,250.00
L. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION APPROVING THE STRIPING AND TOOL STORAGE BINS FOR THE WATER VALVE EXERCISOR NOT TO EXCEED $3,250
M. RESOLUTION NO. R-56-23 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF A SUBSCRIPTION BASED MINI-ROAD WEATHER INFORMATION SYSTEMS SENSORS FROM FROST SOLUTIONS, LLC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,600
N. RESOLUTION NO. R.-57-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: COATS MAXX80220 TIRE CHANGER, COATS 15003DA TIRE BALANCER, COATS 800525 WHEEL LIFT TO BALANCER, COATS 113277C LIGHT TRUCK CONE KIT, COATS 5610104 PIN PLATE, TIGER TOOL KING PIN PRESS, FROM NAPA AUTO PARTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,685.00
O. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION AUTHORIZING STAFF AND VENDORS TO COMPLETE SPECIFIC SAFETY TASKS AND LANDSCAPE RESTORATION AT 1640 ROYAL OAK DRIVE-FRONTING FRONTAGE ROAD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $26,500
P. RESOLUTION NO. R-58-23 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM THE HIDDEN GARDENS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 45 6-FOOT HIGH GREEN WINTER ARBORVITAES TO BE PLACED AT 1640 ROYAL OAK DRIVE-FRONTING FRONTAGE ROAD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,325
Q. RESOLUTION NO. R-59-23 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM PEERLESS FENCE FOR THE FENCE MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION OF VINYL COVERED 3-FOOT HIGH CYCLONE FENCE TO PROTECT AGAINST FALL PROTECTION ADJACENT TO CARRIAGE GREENS GOLF COURSE, 1600 BLOCK FRONTING FRONTAGE ROAD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,240
R. RESOLUTION NO. R-60-23 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM SUPERIOR ROAD STRIPING, INC., AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.00 FOR THE 2023 STREET STRIPING PROGRAM
S. RESOLUTION NO. R-61-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND DEPLOYING A WEB-BASED PERMITTING, LICENSING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT SOFTWARE WITH OPENGOV, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $43,405
T. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE CLARENDON HILLS CROSSWALK PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL PROJECT CLARENDON HILLS ROAD AT HINSDALE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL 7400 BLOCK OF CLARENDON HILLS ROAD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $56,200
U. RESOLUTION NO. 62-23 APPROVE A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM TAPCO FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK SIGNALIZATION SYSTEM FOR THE CROSSWALK APPLICATIONS AT CLARENDON HILLS ROAD AT HINSDALE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL AT AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,147.68
V. RESOLUTION NO. R-63-23 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM APEX INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION, LLC, FOR THE REMOVAL, REBUILDING AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR PUMPS AT PLANTS #2 AND 75TH STREET IN AN AMOUNT OF $15,287.00
W. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION APPROVING A CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,000 DUE TO UNFORESEEN DEFICIENCIES OR CAUSING DAMAGES THAT MAY BE DISCOVERED DURING THE OVERHAULING OF THE PUMPS
X. RESOLUTION NO. R-64-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE PHASE 2-LEAK LOGGER PROGRAM, CONSISTING OF 146 LEAK LOGGER UNITS FROM GUTERMANN INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $219,191.70
Y. RESOLUTION NO. R-65-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FOR A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT OF THE ROUTE 66 COMMUNITY MONUMENT SIGN FOR THE LOCATION AT 1000 N. FRONTAGE ROAD WITH A ONETIME FINANCIAL PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT OF $300 PAYABLE TO HERITAGE CORRIDOR CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
Z. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO INSTALL THE ROUTE 66 MONUMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,600
AA. RESOLUTION NO. R-66-23
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM THE HIDDEN GARDENS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,100 FOR REPLACEMENT PLANTS AT CITY’S ENTRANCE WAY SIGNS
BB. RESOLUTION NO. R-67-23
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM FOX LANDSCAPE SUPPLY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,500 FOR OUT CROPPING STONE FOR THE CITY’S ENTRANCE WAY SIGNS
CC. RESOLUTION NO. R-68-23
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM JC LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,400 FOR THE PLANTING AND PLACEMENT OF THE OUTCROPPING STONE
DD. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 FOR COMPOST, TOPSOIL, ADDITIONAL PLANTINGS AND LABOR COSTS AS THEY WOULD RELATE TO THE ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE PROJECT (2023 LANDSCAPE MAINT-ROW)
EE. RESOLUTION NO. 69-23 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SNOW PLOW EQUIPMENT PACKAGE, LIGHTING ACCESSORIES, AND HYDRAULIC CONTROLS, FOR THE 2022 FORD F-450 MODEL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,793
FF. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM AIS, INC. FOR THE UPGRADE AND REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY’S FIREWALLS INCLUDING LABOR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,792
GG. RESOLUTION NO. 70-23
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MC SQUARED ENERGY SERVICES, LLC. (MC2) TO PROVIDE FULL-REQUIREMENTS OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S ELECTRIC AGGREGATION PROGRAM
Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Gustafson, Leganski, Schauer, Stompanato, Sullivan,
Nays: None
Absent: Kenny
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
17. NEW BUSINESS
There was no New Business.
18. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL
Alderwoman Sullivan…
…reminded Council that applications to participate in 4th of July Parade are due in June.
…announced Darien Concert Series begins Thursday June 29 (Beyond the Blonde) with additional concerts scheduled the last Thursday of July and August.
Mayor Marchese…
…announced Community Action Committee will meet on June 10, 2023.
…noted planning for Oktoberfest continues.
…stated Andy Warhol Exhibition will take place at the College of DuPage this summer, with more than ninety pieces on display. Communities were asked to promote the exhibit by providing pictures of four individuals that had an impact in their communities. The City of Darien selected Sam Kelley, Founding Father; Kris Sant, great humanitarian in India and a Founding Father of Darien Lions Club; Fred Andermann, Founding Father of the Cass area; and Joey Ventimiglia, 7 year old who exuded bravery. Pictures will be “warholled” and exhibited at Indian Prairie Public Library. An upcoming ceremony will be announced so all can attend.
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Belczak to adjourn the City Council meeting.
VIA VOICE VOTE – MOTION DULY CARRIED
The City Council meeting adjourned at 7:57 P.M.
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