Darien City Council Meeting Packet
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********************************************************************************* PRE-COUNCIL WORK SESSION — 7:00 P.M. — 50TH ANNIVERSARY DISCUSSION ********************************************************************************* Agenda of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the CITY OF DARIEN March 4, 2019 7:30 PM 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 — February 19, 2019 7. Receiving of Communications 8. Mayor's Report 9. City Clerk's Report 10. City Administrator's Report 11. Department Head Information/Questions A. Police Department – 2018 Annual Report B. Municipal Services 12. Treasurer's Report A. Warrant Number — 18-19-21 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) Agenda — March 4, 2019 Page Two 15. Old Business 16. Consent Agenda A. Consideration of a Motion to Approve: • The Annual Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2019, Beginning at 9:30 A.M., Sponsored by the Darien Lions Club and • Authorizing the Police Department to Assist in Traffic Control and Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Streets for the Fourth of July Parade: From the Jewel Parking Lot, North on Cass Avenue to 71st Street; East on 71st Street to Clarendon Hills Road; South on Clarendon Hills Road to Hinsdale South High School B. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution for the 2019 City of Darien Zoning Map for publication C. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance - Approval of an Ordinance Granting an Extension to the PUD Amendment for the AMVETS Collection Center in the Darien Towne Center Shopping Center D. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution - Consideration of a Request by DuPage Public Safety Communications (DUCOMM) to Approve Their IGA Regarding their Equipment on the City Cell Towers at 1041 S. Frontage Road E. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance - Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Property F. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a contract for the 2019 Street Maintenance Project between the City of Darien and Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc. The Following Schedule of Pricing: Base Bid - $1,413,669.00; Alternate 1 - Summit Road - $ 93,892.40; Alternate 2 – Patching - $58,500.00; for a Total of $1,566,061.40 G. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution – Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract Extension with Rag’s Electric, Inc., for the 2019/20 Street Light Maintenance Contract beginning May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020 H. Consideration of a Motion Resolution - Accepting a Proposal from Norwalk Tank Company for 36-inch High Density Polyethylene Pipes, as Required for Various Public Works Projects I. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Abating Property Tax Heretofore Levied by Ordinance No. O-28-12 in the Amount of $301,375 J. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Abating Property Tax Heretofore Levied by Ordinance No. O-11-18 in the amount of $385,000 K. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Text Amendment to Section 9-1 City Code Adding Restrictions Regarding the Idling of Vehicles L. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Amendment to the City Code Provisions on Storage of Refuse Containers in Residential Areas 17. New Business A. Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Execute A Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The Metropolitan Alliance Of Police (Map) Darien Chapter #48 Unit "B" - Sworn Employees and The City Of Darien (May 1, 2018 Through April 30, 2022) Agenda — March 4, 2019 Page Three 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 A WORK SESSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:02 P.M. BY MAYOR WEAVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING ITEMS ON THE FEBRUARY 19, 2019 AGENDA WITH THE CITY COUNCIL. THE WORK SESSION ADJOURNED AT 7:21 P.M. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the CITY OF DARIEN February 19, 2019 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Darien was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Weaver. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Weaver led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Weaver requested a moment of silence for those affected by the mass shooting in Aurora, IL. 3. ROLL CALL — The Roll Call of Aldermen by Clerk Ragona was as follows: Present: Thomas J. Belczak Sylvia McIvor Thomas M. Chlystek Ted V. Schauer Joseph A. Kenny Lester Vaughan Joseph A. Marchese Absent: None Also in Attendance: Kathleen Moesle Weaver, Mayor Joanne E. Ragona, City Clerk Michael J. Coren, City Treasurer Bryon D. Vana, City Administrator John B. Murphey, City Attorney Edward Rentka, Commander Daniel Gombac, Director of Municipal Services City Council Meeting February 19, 2019 4. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM — There being seven aldermen present, Mayor Weaver declared a quorum. 5. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – GENERAL Alderman Chlystek received communication from Mr. Persson, 7800 block of Nantucket, regarding dogs barking late at night/early morning; Administrator Vana stated this situation is a violation of the “Disturbing the Peace” ordinance. Commander Rentka advised resident to call ‘911’. Alderman Vaughan commented regarding the Sterigenics shutdown; he thanked the Village of Willowbrook. Alderman Vaughan inquired about the continuation of testing. Administrator Vana stated funds in the budget have not been earmarked or approved; Council to determine plan/next steps during budget discussions. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. City Council Meeting, January 21, 2019 It was moved by Alderman Kenny and seconded by Alderman Vaughan to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of January 21, 2019. Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer, Vaughan Nays: None Absent: None Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED B. City Council Meeting, February 4, 2019 It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Vaughan to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of February 4, 2019. 2 City Council Meeting February 19, 2019 Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, Schauer, Vaughan Abstain: McIvor Nays: None Absent: None Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED 7. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS There were none. 8. MAYOR’S REPORT There was no report. 9. CITY CLERK’S REPORT There was no report. 10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT There was no report. Attorney Murphey reviewed litigation proceedings regarding Sterigenics; he addressed Council questions. Attorney Murphey will update Council after court hearing scheduled for February 20, 2019. Information will be posted on Direct Connect. 11. DEPARTMENT HEAD INFORMATION/QUESTIONS A. POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT – JANUARY 2019 The January 2019 Police Department Monthly Report is available on the City website. B. MUNICIPAL SERVICES – NO REPORT Director Gombac addressed Council questions regarding snow removal materials and salt usage. 3 City Council Meeting February 19, 2019 Alderman Kenny inquired about communication from resident, Mr. Niemiec, regarding snow plowing; Director Gombac responded. 12. TREASURER’S REPORT A. WARRANT NUMBER 18-19-20 It was moved by Alderman Belczak and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve payment of Warrant Number 18-19-20 in the amount of $970,335.54 from the enumerated funds, and $260,118.13 from payroll funds for the period ending 02/14/19 for a total to be approved of $1,230,453.67. Roll Call: Ayes: Belczak, Chlystek, Kenny, Marchese, McIvor, Schauer, Vaughan Nays: None Absent: None Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED B. MONTHLY REPORT – JANUARY 2019 Treasurer Coren reviewed year-to-date sources of revenue, expenditures, and fund balances through the month of January 2019: General Fund: Revenue $12,606,309; Expenditures $10,347,157 Current Balance $3,464,102 Water Fund: Revenue $6,662,552; Expenditures $4,389,937; Current Balance $3,303,240 Motor Fuel Tax Fund: Revenue $434,370; Expenditures $270,231; Current Balance $553,577 Water Depreciation Fund: Revenue $3,458,922; Expenditures $1,400,677; Current Balance $2,172,288 Capital Improvement Fund: Revenue $240,207; Expenditures $3,940,689; Current Balance $5,421,564 13. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Administrative/Finance Committee – Chairman Schauer announced the next meeting of the Administrative/Finance Committee is scheduled for March 4, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Conference Room. Chairman Schauer advised the Administrative/Finance 4 City Council Meeting February 19, 2019 Committee-of-the-Whole 2019-2020 Budget Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 6:30 P.M in the Council Chambers. Municipal Services Committee – Chairman Marchese announced the next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for February 25, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Police Committee – The next meeting of the Police Committee is scheduled for March 18, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Department Training Room. Police Pension Board – Liaison Coren provided an update on the quarterly investments for the calendar year ending December 2018; next quarter should see improvement. 14. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS – AGENDA RELATED There were none. 15. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. 16. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Weaver noted that Consent Agenda Items A & B were moved to New Business as Items A & B, respectively. 17. NEW BUSINESS A.