Dupage Policy Journal

City of Warrenville City Council met Aug. 19

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: Stu Aschauer, J.P. Augustynowicz, Clare Barry, Kathy Davolos, Craig Kruckenberg, John Lockett, Bill Weidner and Judy Wilkie

Absent: None

Also Present: City Attorney Brooke Lenneman, City Administrator Cristina White, Assistant City Administrator Alma Morgan, Community and Economic Development Director Amy Emery, Public Works Director Phil Kuchler, Finance Director Kevin Dahlstrand, Police Chief Sam Bonilla, City Treasurer Maury Goodman and City Clerk Julie Clark

Absent: None

C. Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Brummel led the Pledge of Allegiance.

II. CITIZENS COMMENTS

Michael Murray, Bloomingdale Township Mental Health Auxiliary, spoke about the 708 Mental Health Board referendum that will be on the ballot.

Bob Siebert, Albright Court, spoke about the plan of a few past aldermen to use home rule sales tax for property tax relief.

Michael Hoffman, 3S436 Second Street, brought in an engineering report relating to the Fawell Dam and asked that it be made part of the official minutes.

III. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS

A. Mayor

Mayor Brummel spoke about a development proposal for a gas station at the corner of Butterfield and Batavia Roads. He asked Community and Economic Development Director Emery to provide more details. She explained the zoning requirements and provided a history of this private property. There will be a public hearing before the Plan Commission regarding this proposal Thursday August 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. All are encouraged to attend to voice concerns and ask questions.

B. Clerk

No report.

C. Treasurer

Treasurer Goodman commented on the confusion when describing the direction of Batavia Road.

D. Aldermen

No report.

E. City Administrator

No report.

F. City Attorney

No report

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kruckenberg to approve the agenda for the August 19, 2024, 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

following meeting minutes:

• Minutes of the August 5, 2024, City Council regular meeting;

• Minutes of the August 5, 2024, City Council Closed Session meeting; and

• Minutes of the August 12, 2024, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee meeting.

MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE

VI. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE

A. Accept staff recommendation, and pass resolution R2024-47, supporting and authorizing an application for an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant for the Cerny Park Improvement Project, Phase 2

B. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2024-48, approving an agreement with M.E. Simpson for the water distribution system valve assessment program

C. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2024-49, approving a first amendment to the professional services agreement with Hitchcock Design Group for Cerny Park Improvements Final Design

D. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2024-50, approving an amended and restated intergovernmental agreement between the City and the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (PACE) for the provision of paratransit services

E. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2024-51, approving an intergovernmental agreement between the City and the Warrenville Park District for improvements to Warrenville Park District property as part of the 2024 Road Program

F. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2024-52, approving agreements for the Enterprise Fleet Management Program, including fleet management services and the lease and maintenance of fleet vehicles

G. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and waive collection of unbilled revenue from incorrectly billed water and sewer accounts during June and July 2024 billing cycles

H. Receive and file minutes of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission meetings held on June 11 and July 9, 2024

I. Receive and file minutes of the Environmental Advisory Commission meeting held on June 18, 2024

J. Receive and file minutes of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness Commission meeting held on June 18, 2024

K. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to August 14, 2024, in the amount of $129,484.77

L. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before September 3, 2024, in the amount of $421,075.18

Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to approve the Consent Agenda items as read.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Aldermen: Lockett, Wilkie, Davolos, Weidner, Aschauer, Kruckenberg, Barry, and Augustynowicz

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

VII. REGULAR AGENDA

A. Alderman Lockett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wilkie, to accept staff recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2024-34, amending Chapter 4 of Title 7 of City Code regarding collection for water and sewer service.

Discussion: Finance Director (FD) Dahlstrand stated that it has been determined that 15 days is not sufficient time to pay a water bill, and staff is asking it be extended to 21 days.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Aldermen: Weidner, Aschauer, Lockett, Barry, Davolos, Wilkie, Augustynowicz and Kruckenberg

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

B. Alderman Kruckenberg made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos, to accept staff recommendation and approve the Wire Transfer Reports for the months of May, June, and July 2024, and direct Finance staff to present future Wire Transfer Reports for consideration on no less than a quarterly basis as part of future City Council consent agendas.

Discussion: FD Dahlstrand stated, in an effort to be more transparent, staff will present a regular report of wire transfers, similar to the ones presented for May, June, and July, on future consent agendas for Council review. City Attorney Lenneman asked if the wire transfers were all complete and FD Dahlstrand confirmed that they were completed wire transfers.

MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

IX. NEW BUSINESS

X. CLOSED SESSION

Alderman Barry made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wilkie, to enter into Closed Session at 7:34 p.m. to discuss the following:

● 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.

● 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.

● 5 ILCS 120/2 {c) (5) The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Aldermen: Davalos, Barry, Augustynowicz, Aschauer, Lockett, Weidner, Kruckenberg and Wilkie

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

The Council returned to open session at 8:12 p.m. No action was taken during Closed Session.

XL ADJOURN

Alderman Weidner made a motion. seconded by Alderman Davalos to adjourn.

MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE

The regular Council meeting adjourned at 8: 12 p.m. 

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