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City of Warrenville City Council met Jan. 20

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

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

Absent: Assistant City Administrator Alma Morgan

C. Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Brummel led the Pledge of Allegiance.

II. CITIZENS COMMENTS

Bob Siebert, Albright Court, questioned discrepancies between the EAV figures and tax rates for 2023 and 2024 for TIF 3 and 4.

III. OFFICIALS AND STAFF COMMENTS

A. Mayor

Mayor Brummel acknowledged that today was the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. and offered hope that his life and legacy continues to influence.

B. Clerk

No report.

C. Treasurer

No report.

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 January 20, 2025, 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 minutes of the January 6, 2024, City Council regular meeting, the minutes of the January 6, 2025, City Council Closed Session meeting and the January 13, 2025 Community Development Committee meeting.

MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE

VI. CONSENT AGENDA – OMNIBUS VOTE

A. Accept Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2025-01, approving site-specific amendments, a final planned unit development plan, and a special use permit for planned unit development for a miniwarehouse development at 4200 Cantera Drive

B. Accept Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2025-02, approving a temporary use permit for the Warrenville Library District’s 2025 and 2026 Concert on the Commons concert series

C. Accept Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2025-03, amending the Warrenville Zoning Ordinance regarding pervious improvement covenant agreements and lot coverage in residential districts

D. Accept Community Development Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2025-01, appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funds for the resurfacing of Batavia Road

E. Accept Community Development Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2025-02, appropriating Rebuild Illinois bond funds for Mack Road bridge replacement, roadway reconstruction, and multi-use path construction

F. Accept Community Development Committee recommendation and pass resolution R2025-03, appropriating Rebuild Illinois bond funds for roadway resurfacing associated with the 2025 Road Program

G. Accept staff recommendation and pass resolution R2025-04, endorsing the Legislative Action Program of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference for the 2025 legislative session

H. Accept Community Development Committee recommendation and approve a revised 2025 City Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule

I. Receive and file minutes of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission meeting held on December 10, 2024

J. Receive and file draft minutes of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings held on December 19, 2024, and January 9, 2025

K. Receive and file report of invoices paid up to January 15, 2025, in the amount of $186,572.40

L. Authorize expenditures for invoices due on or before February 3, 2025, in the amount of $295,495.33

M. Receive and file report of Chase Commercial Card expenditures for the month of December 2024, in the amount of $24,767.94

N. Receive and file Wire Transfers Report for December 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

A. Alderman Lockett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wilkie to accept the Plan Commission recommendation, waive second reading, and pass ordinance O2025-04, approving a final plat of consolidation for 28W846 Butterfield Road.

Discussion:

Community and Economic Development Director Emery presented a request for consolidation of three lots, relief of special permits and landscaping requirements, and the development of a gas station and drive thru at 28W846 Butterfield Road.

The Plan Commission unanimously recommends Council approve the plat of consolidation; the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommends Council deny the requested special use permits and landscape relief; and the Plan Commission recommends Council deny the gas station and drive thru special permits for the property.

The petitioners spoke on behalf of their plan for the property at 28W846 Butterfield Road noting that modifications to the original plan were made to accommodate requested changes. The potential developer stated they has been wanting to build a business in Warrenville for quite some time and would like to come to an agreement on plans to proceed with development.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

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

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

B. Alderman Lockett made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wilkie, to accept the Plan Commission recommendation and direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance denying the special use permits for a gas station and drive through for 28W846 Butterfield Road.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

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

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

IX. NEW BUSINESS

X. CLOSED SESSION

Alderman Barry made a motion, seconded by Alderman Wilkie to enter into Closed Session at 8:16 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.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

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

Nay: None MOTION ADOPTED

XI. ADJOURN

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

MOTION ADOPTED VIA VOICE VOTE

The regular Council meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.

https://www.warrenville.il.us/DocumentCenter/View/29670/VA-01-20-25-Regular-Council-Minutes-PDF