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City of Warrenville City Council met Dec. 2

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 (virtually), 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.

D. Proclamation – Christmas Sharing Week

Mayor Brummel read a proclamation declaring December 8 – 14, 2024 as Christmas Sharing Week. The proclamation was received by Denise DiCianni, who shared her 29 years of joy participating in the Christmas Sharing program.

II. CITIZENS COMMENTS

Bob Siebert, Albright Court, shared his conversation with a College Of DuPage student regarding how public comments are handled.

III. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS

A. Mayor

Mayor Brummel reminded the public that Holly Days will be held this Friday, December 6, starting at 6:00 p.m. More information can be found on the Warrenville Park District website.

B. Clerk

No report

C. Treasurer

Treasurer Goodman praised the Mayor for his recent article in the Hometown Happenings about land use.

D. Aldermen

Alderman Lockett expressed his appreciation to Public Works staff for the holiday decorations. Alderman Wilkie asked the public to visit the Merry Market at City Hall in conjunction with the Holly Days celebration on Friday, December 6.

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 December 2, 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:

• Minutes of the November 18, 2024, City Council regular meeting

• Minutes of the November 18, 2024, City Council Closed Session meetings 1, 2, and 3; and

• Minutes of the November 25, 2024, 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 O2024-53, approving a final plat of resubdivision for the Lund Subdivision – 3S532 Haylett Avenue.

B. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2024-54, amending City Code Section 5-5-1, and Section 5-5-5, regarding impoundment of motor vehicles and administrative tow fees

C. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2024-55, amending City Code Section 5-4-2, regarding stop intersections

D. Offer first reading of the 2024 Property Tax Levy ordinance O2024-56, authorizing the levy and assessment of taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2024, and ending April 30, 2025

E. Offer first reading of ordinance O2024-57, authorizing the abatement of 2024 debt service payments for the 2023 General Obligation Debt

F. Accept Plan Commission recommendation and pass resolution R2024-72, memorializing the approval of a minor amendment to allow a building addition and dumpster enclosure at 28244 Diehl Road (A2B restaurant).

G. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2024-73, approving the memorandum of understanding with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning to develop a public right-of-way self-evaluation and transition plan that adheres to the Title II obligations of the ADA

H. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2024-74, approving a Rideshare Access Program reimbursement agreement with the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (PACE)

I. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2024-75, approving a contract with Gallagher for City insurance coverages for calendar year 2025, in the amount of $594,896

J. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2024-76, approving the lease of one fleet vehicle and the procurement of upfitting services and equipment through the Enterprise Fleet Management Program

K. Accept Public Safety and Finance Committee recommendation and approve the request to solicit donations for all calendar year 2025 events, including National Night Out Against Crime and Special Olympics Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run events

L. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the appointment of Andrew Johnson to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring November 18, 2029

M. Accept Mayor Brummel’s recommendation and approve the appointment of Katharin Ebbesen to the Plan Commission for a term expiring May 20, 2029

N. Receive and file minutes of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission meeting held on October 8, 2024

O. Receive and file minutes of the Tourism and Arts Commission meeting held on October 17, 2024

P. Receive and file draft minutes of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on November 21, 2024

Q. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to November 27, 2024, in the amount of $143,692.70

R. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before December 16, 2024, in the amount of $351,976.14

S. Receive and file Wire Transfers Report for November 2024

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

Public Works Director (PWD) Kuchler opened the discussion of the 2024 Strategic Plan Action Objectives. He presented an update to the Council’s request that a Citywide traffic study be moved up from FY 2027 to FY 2026. PWD Kuchler stated staff is also recommending incorporating several construction projects into the action item list. Staff will update the Strategic Plan Action Objectives with any additional Council direction and present it again at the December 16 City Council meeting for final approval.

There were no additional comments from members of the Council.

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

IX. NEW BUSINESS

X. CLOSED SESSION

Alderman Barry made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wilkie, to enter into Closed Session at 7:20 p.m. to discuss the following:

● 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (6) The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body.

● 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.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

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

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

The Council returned to the open session at 8:09 p.m.

XI. ADJOURN

Alderman Weidner made a motion, seconded by Alderman Davolos to adjourn.

MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE

The regular Council meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

https://www.warrenville.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12022024-1443