Dupage Policy Journal

City of Darien City Council met May 6

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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 

Joseph A. Kenny Ralph Stompanato 

Gerry Leganski Mary Coyle Sullivan 

Absent: Eric K. Gustafson 

Also in Attendance: Joseph Marchese, Mayor 

JoAnne E. Ragona, City Clerk 

Michael J. Coren, City Treasurer 

Bryon Vana, City Administrator 

John B. Murphey, City Attorney 

Gregory Thomas, Police Chief 

Daniel Gombac, Director of Municipal Services 

Jordan Yanke, City Planner 

4. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM – There being six aldermen present, Mayor Marchese declared a quorum. 

5. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL

City Council Meeting May 6, 2024 

There were none. 

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

There were none. 

7. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS 

Alderman Schauer received communication from… 

...Cathy Rojas, 900 block of 79th Street, regarding speeding on 79th Street. Director  Gombac commented on speed study and the next steps to be taken. 

…Robert Altepeter, 8400 block of Mystic Trace, regarding cars illegally parking on his  side of the street and blocking driveway. Mr. Altepeter was directed to call 911.  Director Gombac noted an additional NO parking sign will be added. 

Alderwoman Sullivan received communication from … 

…Carriage Greens Country Club asking neighbors to be mindful of the golf course, which is private property.  

…several residents regarding road closure signage posted on North Frontage Road. She  explained IDOT curve correction project will be starting; Bailey Road to entrance of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be closed from May 15 through August.  

… Lisa Janek expressing desire for a sound wall along Frontage Road. 

…Kelly Glisan inquiring about work being done at Carriage Greens Country Club;  Municipal Service is addressing revisions to pavilion.  

8. MAYORS REPORT 

Mayor Marchese stated City Planner Yanke will be leaving; he thanked him for his work  and dedication. City Planner Yanke thanked Director Gombac and Administrator Vana  for their direction over the last couple of years. 

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 

B. MUNICIPAL SERVICES – NO REPORT 

Director Gombac commented on IDOT project located at North Frontage Road and Cass  Avenue. He stated effective May 15 the road will be closed just west of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church driveway to Bailey Road. Director Gombac anticipates an August completion date. He reviewed detour route. 

Alderwoman Sullivan commented that no homes are impacted and school buses will be rerouted. Director Gombac noted schools have been notified. 

12. TREASURER’S REPORT 

A. WARRANT NUMBER 23-24-25 

It was moved by Alderwoman Sullivan and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve payment of Warrant Number 23-24-25 in the amount of $413,940.62 from the enumerated funds, and $306,217.46 from payroll funds for the period ending 04/18/24 for a total to be approved of $720,158.08. 

Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Kenny, Leganski, Schauer, Stompanato, Sullivan  

Nays: None 

Absent: Gustafson 

Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1 

MOTION DULY CARRIED 

B. WARRANT NUMBER 24-25-01 

It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Stompanato to approve payment of Warrant Number 24-25-01 in the amount of $57,942.97 from the enumerated funds, and $407,836.92 from payroll funds for the period ending 05/02/24 for a total to be approved of $465,779.89.

Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Kenny, Leganski, Schauer, Stompanato, Sullivan 

Nays: None 

Absent: Gustafson 

Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1 

MOTION DULY CARRIED 

13. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS 

Administrative/Finance Committee – Chairwoman Sullivan announced the next Administrative/Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.  

Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Belczak announced the next Municipal Services Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. 

Police Committee – Chairman Kenny announced the Police Committee meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Department Training Room. 

Mayor Marchese announced the Darien Community Action Committee will meet on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11:00 – 12:30 P.M. in the Police Department Training  Room. 

14. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS – AGENDA RELATED 

Attorney Murphey commented about Consent Agenda Item B regarding the Woodland Glen Development. For clarification purposes, he noted Council approved rezoning the property and granted preliminary plan approval. He stated Council’s task is to determine whether final plans comply with the rezoned property. He noted Planning & Zoning 

Commission and Municipal Services Committee recommended favorable consideration. 

Attorney Uribe commented on letter she submitted on behalf of her clients, Tony and  Jeanine Antiporek. Ms. Antiporek and several area residents voiced their concerns with  he Woodland Glen Development. 

Alderwoman Sullivan inquired about communication from Christopher B. Burke Engineering. Director Gombac responded and explained review process by DuPage  County including Transportation, Sanitary District, and Stormwater. He commented on mylar preparation and letter of credit requirements.

15. OLD BUSINESS 

There was no Old Business. 

16. CONSENT AGENDA 

It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Belczak to approve by  Omnibus Vote the following items on the Consent Agenda:  

A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE: 

• THE ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY PARADE ON MONDAY, JULY 4, 2024, BEGINNING AT 9:30 A.M., SPONSORED BY THE DARIEN LIONS CLUB AND

• AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST IN TRAFFIC CONTROL AND AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STREETS  FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE: FROM THE JEWEL PARKING LOT,  NORTH ON CASS AVENUE TO 71ST STREET; EAST ON 71ST STREET TO CLARENDON HILLS ROAD; SOUTH ON CLARENDON HILLS ROAD TO  HINSDALE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL 

B. ORDINANCE NO. O-09-24 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING FINAL PUD AND FINAL  PLAT OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL (PZC2024-02: WOODLAND GLEN SUBDIVISION) 

C. RESOLUTION NO. R-35-24 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL AT THE UNIT PRICES FOR SIDEWALK GRINDING FROM HARD ROCK CONCRETE CUTTERS, INC., FOR AN AMOUNT OF $251,100 AND APPROVAL OF A PROJECT CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 

D. RESOLUTION NO. R-36-24 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE PHASE 3-LEAK LOGGER PROGRAM, CONSISTING OF 217 LEAK LOGGER UNITS FROM GUTERMANN INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $219,441.70 

E. RESOLUTION NO. R-37-24 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM SUPERIOR ROAD STRIPING, INC., AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,000.00 FOR THE 2024 STREET STRIPING PROGRAM 

F. RESOLUTION NO. R-38-24 A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW HUSQVARNA WALK BEHIND SAW WITH 24 INCH BLADE DIAMETER FROM O’LEARY’S CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,750.00 

G. RESOLUTION NO. R-39-24 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LICENSE  RENEWAL OF A WEB-BASED WORK ORDER SOFTWARE WITH GRANICUS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,099.16 

H. RESOLUTION NO. R-40-24 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM  TKB ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR DIGITALIZING, CATALOGING, SOFTWARE, HARDWARE AND PROGRAMMING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $68,615 FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  

I. RESOLUTION NO. R-41-24 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM TKB ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR DIGITALIZING, CATALOGING, SOFTWARE, HARDWARE AND PROGRAMMING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,015 FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTBUILDING DIVISION PERMIT FILES 

J. RESOLUTION NO. R-42-24 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A 3-YEAR CONTRACT FROM VESTIS UNIFORM & WORKPLACE SUPPLIES FOR THE LEASING OF FLOOR MATS INCLUDING THE DELIVERY AND CLEANING OF IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,967.04 EACH YEAR  

Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Kenny, Leganski, Schauer, Stompanato, Sullivan 

Nays: None 

Absent: Gustafson 

Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1 

MOTION DULY CARRIED 

17. NEW BUSINESS 

A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF  DEPARTMENT HEADS: GREG THOMAS, POLICE CHIEF; AND DANIEL GOMBAC, DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES 

It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderman Leganski to approve the  motion as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Kenny, Leganski, Schauer, Stompanato, Sullivan 

Nays: None 

Absent: Gustafson 

Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1 

MOTION DULY CARRIED 

Clerk Ragona administered the Oath of Office to Chief Thomas and Director Gombac.

18. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL 

Alderman Leganski commented about the influx of solicitors canvassing the area. He reminded residents that all solicitors must display a permit and to call 911 on those not compliant. “No Solicitor” decals are available at City Hall. 

Sixteen individuals expressed reasons and concerns for wanting City Council to consider a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza resolution. Comments included: release hostages, end violence, diversity & kindness, address hate crimes, humanity not politics, need action to  make a difference, and fear for safety. 

Mayor Marchese asked Council if they would like to move forward with cease-fire in Gaza resolution. Alderman Belczak and Alderman Kenny felt request was worthy of discussion.  

Mayor Marchese thanked all for coming out and touching so many hearts.    

19. ADJOURNMENT 

There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by Alderwoman Sullivan to adjourn the City Council  meeting. 

VIA VOICE VOTE – MOTION DULY CARRIED 

The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:54 P.M.

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