Dupage Policy Journal

City of Darien City Council met May 5

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Declaration of Quorum

5. Questions, Comments and Announcements — General (This is an opportunity for the public to make comments or ask questions on any issue – 3 Minute Limit Per Person, Additional Public Comment Period - Agenda Item 18)

6. Approval of Minutes — April 21, 2025

7. Receiving of Communications

8. Mayor's Report

A. Consideration of a Motion to Approve the Appointment of Joseph Kieckhafer to the Environmental Committee

B. Mayoral Proclamation “Mayoral Proclamation “National Police Week” (May 11-17, 2025)”

C. Mayoral Proclamation “National Public Works Week” (May 18-24, 2025)

D. Mayoral Proclamation “Motorcycle Awareness Month” (March, 2025)

9. City Clerk's Report

10. City Administrator's Report

11. Department Head Information/Questions

A. Police Department

B. Municipal Services

12. Treasurer's Report

A. Warrant Number — 24-25-25

B. Warrant Number — 25-26-01

13. Standing Committee Reports

14. Questions and Comments — Agenda Related (This is an opportunity for the public to make comments or ask questions on any item on the Council’s Agenda – 3 Minute Limit Per Person)

15. Old Business

16. Consent Agenda

A. Consideration of a Motion Granting a Waiver of the $50.00 a Day Fee for the Class “J” Temporary Liquor License for Darien Lions Club (Concert in the Park on June 26th, July 31st, and August 28, 2025)

B. Consideration of a Motion Granting a Waiver of the $50.00 a Day Fee for the Temporary Liquor License for the Darien Lions Club (2025 Darien Fest on August 8th, August 9th and August 10, 2025)

C. Consideration of a Motion Granting a Waiver of the $50.00 a Day Fee for the Class “J” Temporary Liquor License for Darien Lions Club (OctoberFest on October 4th, 2025)

D. Consideration of a Motion Accepting the Proposal of a 3-Year Contract Including hardware, Web Application, Service and Support for Five (5) GroundCast Sensors from Vaisala Inc, in an Amount not to Exceed $8,000 Per Year, for a Total of $24,000 for the Three-Year Contract

E. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing the Purchase of the Phase 4-Leak Logger Program, Consisting of 217 Leak Logger Units from Gutermann Inc., in an Amount not to Exceed $219,441.70

F. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing the Purchase of Two (2) Solar Speed Alert 18 Speed Limit Signs from All Traffic Solutions Incorporated in an Amount not to Exceed $11,000.00

G. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing the Purchase of One New Factory Cat Mini HD 29C Walk Behind Scrubber from Factory Cleaning Equipment Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $14,212.00

H. Consideration of a Motion Accepting a Proposal for a Preventative Maintenance Agreement, Annual Evaluation and Operator Training for the Vactor Sewer Cleaner from Standard Equipment in an Amount not to Exceed $8,500.00

I. Consideration of a Motion Accepting a Proposal from TKB Associates, Inc., for Digitalizing, Cataloging, Software, Hardware and Programming in an Amount not to Exceed $49,140.00 for the Planning and Zoning and in an Amount not to Exceed $39,190.00 for the Clerk’s Office Historical Records

J. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Rezoning Property From R-2 To R-3, and Approving a Special Use and Zoning Variations for the Construction of Condomoniums (PZC 2025-06: 1220-1225 Plainfield Road, Atlantic Homes Inc.)

K. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Approving a Master License Agreement with Lumos Fiber of Illinois, L.L.C. for the Use of the City’s Rights-Of-Way for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Telecommunication Facilities

17. New Business

A. Oath of Office:

• Alderman Ward 1 – Ted V. Schauer

• Alderman Ward 3 – Joseph A. Kenny

• Alderman Ward 5 – Mary Coyle Sullivan

• Alderman Ward 7 – Thomas J. Belczak

B. Consideration of a Motion to Advice and Consent to Mayor Marchese’s Council Committee Appointments and Chairman Thereof

C. Consideration of a Motion to Approve the Reappointment of Department Heads: Greg Thomas, Police Chief; and Daniel Gombac, Director of Municipal Services and Julie Saenz, Finance Director

D. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Motion to Adopt the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA-Exhibit A) between the Darien Park District and the City of Darien Police Department Regarding the use of South Grove Park Pond for the Youth Fishing Tournament 2025

18. Questions, Comments and Announcements — General (This is an opportunity for the public to make comments or ask questions on any issue – 3 Minute Limit Per Person)

19. Adjournment

https://darien.il.us/getattachment/5e52f885-3912-46ca-8fb9-8ce204dd18fe/Darien-City-Council-Meeting-May-5,-2025.aspx