Dupage Policy Journal

City of Darien City Council met Nov. 17

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 — October 20, 2025

7. Receiving of Communications

8. Mayor's Report

A. 2025 Halloween Home Decorating Contest

B. Mayoral Proclamation “Arbor Day” (April 25, 2025)

C. Honoring Three New Eagle Scouts: Colin Sweeney, Jayden Villa and Will Felyo

9. City Clerk's Report

A. 2026 Vehicle Sticker Lottery

10. City Administrator's Report

11. Department Head Information/Questions

A. Police Department Monthly Report — October 2025

B. Municipal Services

12. Treasurer's Report

A. Warrant Number — 25-26-13

B. Warrant Number — 25-26-14

C. Monthly Report — September 2025

D. Monthly Report — October 2025

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

A. Consideration of a Motion Repealing Ordinance No. O-33-25, Sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 of “An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property, Providing for Preliminary Plat Approval, and Granting Certain Variations from the Darien Zoning Ordinance (PZC2024-09/Chestnut Court Darien IL LLC - 7511 Lemont Road)

B. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Amending Previously Adopted Ordinance No. O-33-25 (PZC 2024-09/Chestnut Court Darien IL LLC – 7511 Lemont Road)

16. Consent Agenda

A. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property Owned by the City Of Darien (PD)

B. Consideration of a Motion to Approve the Expenditure of Cannabis Funds to Purchase a DJI M4TD Drone for an Amount not to Exceed $13,500.00

C. Consideration of a Motion to Approve the Expenditure of Cannabis Funds for the Purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit AWD Sport Utility Vehicle from Napleton Fleet Group in the Amount of $41,324.00

D. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Approving a Variation from the Darien Zoning Ordinance (PZC2025-17: 1535 North Frontage Road)

E. Consideration of a Motion to Authorize the Purchase of Alternative Liquid Deicer and Anti-Icing Products from K-Tech Specialty Coatings, Inc., in an Amount not to Exceed $110,000.00

F. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing the Extension of a Proposal from JC Landscaping & Tree Service at the Proposed Schedule of Prices for the Rear Yard Drainage Assistance Program for the Period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027

G. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing the Extension of a Proposal from Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, for the Purchase and Delivery of Stone for Public Works Projects for a Period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027

H. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing the Extension of a Proposal from JC Landscaping and Tree Service at the Schedule of Prices for the Placement of Topsoil and for the Purchase and Placement of Fertilizer and Sod for Landscape Restoration Services for a Period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027

I. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing the Extension of a Proposal from Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, for the Purchase and Pick up of Stone for Public Works Projects for a Period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027

J. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing the Extension of a Proposal from JC Landscaping & Tree Service at the Schedule of Prices for the Ditch Landscape Maintenance Program for the Period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027

K. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing the Extension of a Proposal from Shreve Services, Inc., for Topsoil at the Specified Unit Prices for Various Public Works Projects for a Period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027

L. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property Owned by the City of Darien (MS)

M. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Engineering Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for the 2026 Street Maintenance Program Contract Bid Booklet, in an Amount not to Exceed, $36,925.00

N. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Engineering Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for Pavement Coring for the Proposed 2026 Street Maintenance Program, in an Amount not to Exceed $14,000.00

17. New Business

A. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Levying Taxes for General and Special Corporate Purposes for the Fiscal Year Commencing on the First Day of May, 2025, and Ending on the Thirtieth Day of April, 2026, for the City of Darien, Illinois

B. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning on the First Day of May, 2025, and Ending on the Thirtieth Day of April, 2026, in and for the City of Darien Special Service Area Number One Known as Tara Hill

C. Consideration of a Motion Approving a License and Hold Harmless Agreement Between High School District 86 and the City of Darien for the Use of Certain Property Owned by the District, Located Generally at 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, for the Purpose of Hosting the Annual “Darien Fest”

D. Consideration of a Motion Authorizing Staff to Enter into Agreements with the Bands, Sound Company and Staging Company to Perform at Darien Fest

E. Consideration of a Motion to Accept a Proposal from Servpro of Woodridge/Bolingbrook for the City Hall Lower Floor Flood Restoration in an Amount not to Exceed $17,942.44

F. Consideration of a Motion to Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Contract with Ashton Place Dated October 24, 2025, to Provide a Dinner Venue for the “Dancing with the Darien Starz” for a minimum of 100 attendees and to set the ticket price of $85 per person

G. Consideration of a Motion to Authorize The Mayor to sign an Agreement with My Dance Hub to Provide Professional Dance Services for the “Dancing with the Darien Starz” Event and Authorizes an Amount not to Exceed $4,500 as a Contribution to the Fixed Costs

H. Consideration of a Motion to Approve Awarding a Contract to Yellowstone Landscape in an Amount not to Exceed $187,500.00 for the City's 2025/26 Tree Trimming and Removal Program

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

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