Dupage Policy Journal

City of Warrenville City Council met Oct. 21

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, Public Works Director Phil Kuchler, Community and Economic Development Director Amy Emery, Finance Director Kevin Dahlstrand, Deputy Police Chief Jeff Jacobson, City Treasurer Maury Goodman and City Clerk Julie Clark

Absent: City Administrator Cristina White and Assistant City Administrator Alma Morgan

C. Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Brummel led the Pledge of Allegiance.

II. CITIZENS COMMENTS

Maury Goodman, representing the Wheaton Chapter of the League of Women Voters, stated that information on candidates for the upcoming General Election can be found at vote411.org.

Bob Siebert, Albright Court, shared his concerns on City owned property.

III. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS

A. Mayor

No report.

B. Clerk

No report.

C. Treasurer

No report.

D. Aldermen

No report.

E. City Administrator

No report.

F. City Attorney

No report.

G. Finance Director

Finance Director (FD) Dahlstrand discussed the City’s new water billing schedule. A mailer has been sent to residents providing answers to the most frequently asked questions, Residents may call City Hall for more information.

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kruckenberg, to approve the agenda for the October 21, 2024, City Council regular meeting. Alderman Barry requested Consent Agenda item F. be removed for discussion. The motioner and second agreed.

MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Kruckenberg, to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2024, City Council regular meeting and minutes of the October 14, 2024, Public Works and Infrastructure Committee meeting.

MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE

VI. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE

A. Accept staff recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2024-42, amending City Code Title 3, Chapter 2, increasing the number of Class A3 liquor licenses from one to two

B. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2024-43, approving an easement agreement for the installation and maintenance of a fire hydrant at 3S481 Batavia Road

C. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2024-65, waiving competitive bidding and approving a contract with ENCAP, Inc for riverbank restoration along the West Branch DuPage River

D. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2024-66, approving Change Order #3 for the construction services for 2024 OTRS #2 Phase 1 & Utility Improvements Construction Services with Engineering Resource Associates, Inc.

E. Accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2024-67, approving a professional services agreement with Thomas Engineering Group, LLC for design engineering services relating to the Shaw Drive Area Street Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $68,000 plus reimbursable expenses

F. Removed

G. Receive and file minutes of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission meeting held on August 13, 2024

H. Receive and file minutes of the Environmental Advisory Commission meeting held on September 17, 2024

I. Receive and file draft minutes of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on October 10, 2024

J. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to October 16, 2024, in the amount of $164,995.90

K. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before November 4, 2024, in the amount of $301,517.07

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

ROLL CALL VOTE:

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

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

Alderman Barry made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wilkie, to accept Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommendation and approve the purchase of 10 Lenovo ThinkBook 16-inch laptops for Elected Officials, and authorize the installation of lowvoltage wiring in Council Chambers, if necessary

Discussion: Alderman Barry expressed her appreciation for the recommendation to purchase laptops and for all the work that went into making it happen.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

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

Nay: Augustynowicz MOTION ADOPTED

VIL REGULAR AGENDA

A. Alderman Lockett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wilkie, to waive second reading and pass ordinance 02024-44, approving a budget amendment to the FY2025 Budget in the amount of $352,887 to increase the funding for Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) #4 impact payments to overlapping districts.

Discussion: FD Dahlstrand explained that the City is required to provide TIF impact payments to Community Unit School District 200 and Warrenville Public Library.

Previous estimates underestimated the number of students living in the district, thus affecting the calculation of amounts due. Alderman Lockett asked where the funds would need to come from and what impact the amendment would have on the budget. FD Dahlstrand replied that the funds would come from the TIF 4 Fund and would have no impact to the budget. Alderman Davolos asked where the extra students were coming from. Community and Economic Development Director (CEDD) Emery noted there were more from the Everton subdivision than the Lexington Trace subdivision. Alderman Kruckenberg asked if there would be any impact to the budget for subsequent years. CEDD Emery responded that there are two buildings yet to be built in the Lexington subdivision but did not foresee as significant an increase. Any future residential development in the district may also have an impact on future budgets.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

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

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

IX. NEW BUSINESS

X. CLOSED SESSION

XL ADJOURN

Alderman Lockett made a motion. seconded by Alderman Davolos to adjourn.

MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE

The regular Council meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

https://www.warrenville.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10212024-1430