City of Warrenville City Council met June 5.
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: Stuart Aschauer, John Paul Augustynowicz, Clare Barry, Kathy Davolos, Craig Kruckenberg, John Lockett, Bill Weidner and Judy Wilkie
Absent: None
Also Present: City Treasurer Maury Goodman, City Attorney Courtney Willits, City Administrator Cristina White, Assistant City Administrator Alma Morgan, Public Works Director Phil Kuchler, Assistant Community Development Director Consuelo Arguilles, Finance Director Kevin Dahlstrand, and Police Chief Sam Bonilla
Absent: Community and Economic Development Director Amy Emery and City Clerk Julie Clark
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Brummel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. Proclamation for Independence Day Parade Grand Marshal – Jesse White Mayor Brummel read a proclamation in recognition of former Secretary of State Jesse White being selected as the Warrenville Friends of the 4th 2023 Independence Day Parade Marshal. The proclamation was accepted by organization Director Colin Wilkie, Parade Chair Karen Johanek, and Parade Marshal Chair Denise DiCaanni.
II. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Bob Siebert, Albright Court, commented on his perspective of the types of developments in TIF Districts and revenue generated from each.
III. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Mayor
Reminded the public of the upcoming Multicultural Festival sponsored by the Warrenville Park District, to be held on Saturday, June 10, in the parking lot across from City Hall.
B. Clerk
No report
C. Treasurer
Treasurer Goodman reported on a recent open house at Argonne National Laboratory. He announced he will establish regular office hours one day a week at City Hall. He also encouraged Council members to review the financial reports included in City Council meeting agenda packets, and report any errors or omissions found with the reports to staff as soon as possible.
Treasurer Goodman further stated he will be working with Finance Director Dahlstrand to develop the monthly Treasurer’s Report and the investment report.
D. Aldermen
No report
E. City Administrator
No report
F. Attorney
No report
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to approve the agenda for the June 5, 2023, City Council regular meeting.
Ald. Augustynowicz asked that item VI. B. be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Regular Agenda for discussion. The motioners agreed.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Ald. Lockett, to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2023, City Council regular meeting, and the May 22, 2023, Public Safety and Finance Committee meeting.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
VI. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE
A. Accept Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2023-22, amending the City Code Zoning Ordinance regarding the measurement of minimum required front yards for lots without street lines
B. Removed for discussion
C. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2023-33, approving a renewed contract with Attorney Christine Charkewycz for City Prosecutor services for the period of June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024
D. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2023-34, approving a contract with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for construction engineering services for the Well No. 13 Site Improvements Project in the amount of $41,305, plus reimbursable expenses
E. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and authorize the closure of certain local streets for the annual Independence Day Parade, parade staging, and Cerny Park festival as stated in Warrenville Friends of the 4th Committee Chairman Colin Wilkie’s letter dated May 11, 2023
F. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the reappointment of Freddy Segura as commissioner of the Tourism and Arts Commission for a three year term set to expire April 30, 2026
G. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the appointment of Susan Kasprowicz as Commissioner on the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission for a term expiring April 30, 2025
H. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the appointment of Kennedy Hartsfield to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring April 10, 2024
I. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the appointment of Natalie Clemens to the Plan Commission for a term expiring May 20, 2024
J. Receive and file minutes of the Tourism and Arts Commission meeting held on April 13, 2023
K. Receive and file minutes of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness Commission meeting held on April 18, 2023
L. Receive and file minutes of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on May 4, 2023
M. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to May 31, 2023, in the amount of $77,034.26
N. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before June 19, 2023, in the amount of $318,499.17
Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kruckenberg, to approve the Consent Agenda items as read.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Alds: Augustynowicz, Lockett, Weidner, Kruckenberg, Wilkie, Barry, Aschauer, and Davolos
Nay: None
MOTION ADOPTED
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
Alderman Barry made a motion, seconded by Ald. Davolos, to accept the Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2023-23, approving a special use permit to allow the operation of an adult use cannabis dispensary at 4S120 North Illinois Route 59
There was no discussion.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Alds: Kruckenberg, Davolos, Barry, Wilkie, Lockett, Weidner, and Aschauer Nay: Ald. Augustynowicz
MOTION ADOPTED
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Alderman Kruckenberg made a motion, seconded by Ald. Davolos, to accept the City Council recommendation and approve Alderman Wilkie as Aldermanic Liaison for the EMRP Workgroup.
MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business discussed.
X. CLOSED SESSION
Alderman Barry made a motion, seconded by Ald. Lockett to enter into a closed session at 7:22 p.m. to discuss the following:
● 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Aye: Alds: Lockett, Wilkie, Davolos, Weidner, Aschauer, Kruckenberg, Barry, and Augustynowicz
Nay: None
MOTION ADOPTED
At 7:42 p.m. the Council returned to the open session.
XI. ADJOURN
Alderman Weidner made a motion. seconded by Alderman Aschauer to adjourn. MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE
The regular Council meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
https://www.warrenville.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06052023-1249
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