Minutes - May 3, 2004

EXECUTIVE SESSION

It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Tikalsky at 6:45 P.M. to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Litigation as prescribed by Section 2(c)(11) of Public Act 88-621 with no action to be taken.

Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver

Nays: None

Absent: Cotten

Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1 MOTION DULY CARRIED

It was moved by Alderman Tikalsky and seconded by Alderman Biehl at 7:00 P.M. to move into Open Session.

Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver

Nays: None

Absent: Cotten

Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1 MOTION DULY CARRIED

A WORK SESSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. BY MAYOR CARMEN D. SOLDATO FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING ITEMS ON THE MAY 3, 2004 AGENDA WITH THE CITY COUNCIL. THE SESSION ADJOURNED AT 7:25 P.M.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting

of the City Council of the

CITY OF DARIEN

MAY 3, 2004

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 Carmen D. Soldato.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Soldato led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL — The Roll Call of Aldermen by City Clerk Coleman was as follows:

Present: Richard Biehl John F. Poteraske, Jr. Morgan Cotten James Tikalsky David Hagen Kathleen Moesle-Weaver Joseph Marchese

Also in Attendance: Carmen D. Soldato, Mayor Joanne F. Coleman, City Clerk Kevin P. Monaghan, City Treasurer Bryon D. Vana, City Administrator Robert Pavelchik, Chief of Police Gregory Dreyer, Community Development Director Robert Mengarelli, Asst. Director of Public Works Robert Rodgers, Asst. Director of Public Works

4. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM — There being seven Aldermen present, Mayor Soldato declared a quorum.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

City Council Minutes of April 19, 2004

It was moved by Alderman Biehl and seconded by Alderman Poteraske to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 19, 2004, as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver

Nays: None

Absent: None

Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED

Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of April 19, 2004

It was moved by Alderman Biehl and seconded by Alderman Poteraske to approve the Minutes of the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting of April 19, 2004, as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Weaver

Nays: None

Abstain: Tikalsky

Absent: None

Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED

6. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS

There were no communications received.

7. MAYOR’S REPORT

A. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION “CORRIDOR OF CHARACTER” (May 2004)

Mayor Soldato read the Proclamation and endorsed the Corridor of Character; he urged all community groups to incorporate character education into their programs and to model these values in an ongoing commitment to promote character development and ethical behavior throughout our community.

The Proclamation was accepted by Carol Lazarski along with Carter Ford, Carter’s mother, Karen, Meredith Maresch, and Debbie Collins; they were representatives from Westview Hills Middle School. The representatives presented the City of Darien with a Certificate of Honorary Membership.

B. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION “A DAY OF PRAYER” (May 6, 2004)

Mayor Soldato read the Proclamation and invited all residents to observe May 6th as “A Day of Prayer” in ways appropriate to its importance and significance.

C. APPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS – BRYON VANA, CITY ADMINISTRATOR; ROBERT PAVELCHIK, POLICE CHIEF; GREGORY DREYER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; ROBERT MENGARELLI & ROBERT RODGERS, ASSISTANT DIRECTORS TO PUBLIC WORKS

It was moved by Alderman Poteraske and seconded by Alderman Marchese to advise and consent to Mayor Soldato’s appointment of Bryon Vana as City Administrator.

Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver

Nays: None

Absent: None

Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED

It was moved by Alderman Biehl and seconded by Alderman Tikalsky to advise and consent to Mayor Soldato’s appointment of Robert Pavelchik as Chief of Police.

Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver

Nays: None

Absent: None

Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED

It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Poteraske to advise and consent to Mayor Soldato’s appointment of Gregory Dreyer as Director of Community Development.

Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver

Nays: None

Absent: None

Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED It was moved by Alderman Biehl and seconded by Alderman Tikalsky to advise and consent to Mayor Soldato’s appointments of Robert Mengarelli and Robert Rodgers as Assistant Directors of Public Works.

Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver

Nays: None

Absent: None

Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED

Clerk Coleman administered the Oath of Office to Administrator Vana, Police Chief Pavelchik, Director Dreyer, and Assistant Directors Mengarelli & Rodgers. They received congratulations and a round of applause.

D. SWEARING IN OF NEW OFFICER – SCOTT BUKOVIC

Mayor Soldato turned the meeting over to Chief Pavelchik, who introduced Scott Bukovic. The Chief then introduced Frank Noverini, Chairman Fire and Police Commission; Chairman Noverini recognized Commissioners Gierut and Piccoli and he administered the Oath of Office to Scott Bukovic. Officer Bukovic was presented to the Mayor and Council and received a round of applause.

E. SWEARING IN OF NEW SERGEANTS – LEONARD CATALANO, CHRISTOPHER FALCO, & EDWARD RENTKA

Chief Pavelchik proudly presented Officers Catalano, Falco and Rentka; he spoke about their law enforcement experience and the plan for the future of the City. Chief Pavelchik asked Chairman Noverini to administer the Oath of Office to Leonard Catalano, Christopher Falco, and Edward Rentka. Sergeant Catalano, Sergeant Falco and Sergeant Rentka received congratulations and a resounding round of applause from all those present.

8. CITY CLERK'S REPORT

No Report.

9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Administrator Vana thanked Mayor Soldato for the appointment of the department heads and Council for their confirmation. Alderman Biehl asked Administrator Vana to update Council and residents about the work to be done on Crest Road in regard to the Dale Basin. Administrator Vana stated that DuPage County approved the agreement, hired a contractor, and would begin the project soon.

10. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT

Police Chief Robert Pavelchik…

… commented that there was a display within the lobby of the Police Department, which was created by Daniel Miller, an eighth grade student from Our Lady of Peace School. Daniel’s research project involved the affects of visual stimuli on traffic speeds; he worked closely with Officer Menzione.

… thanked Public Works and Wingren’s Landscaping for the donation of an Arbor Day tree, which was planted in front of the home of the late-Fire and Police Commission Chairman Louis Scaglione.

11. TREASURER'S REPORT

A. WARRANT NUMBER 03-04-23 & B. WARRANT NUMBER 04-05-01

It was moved by Alderman Tikalsky and seconded by Alderman Hagen to approve payment of Warrant Number 03-04-23 in the amount of $31,437.65 from the General Fund; $4,172.92 from the Water Fund; $5,733.25 from Motor Fuel Tax Fund; $713.22 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund; $14,149.00 from the Impact Fee Agency Fund; $1,661.87 from the Darien Area Dispatch Fund; $185,806.31 from the General Fund Payroll for the period ending 04/15/04; $21,061.81 from the Water Fund Payroll for the period ending 04/15/04; $24,820.99 from the D.A.D.C. Fund Payroll for the period ending 04/15/04; for a total to be approved of $289,557.02; and to approve payment of Warrant Number 04-05-01 in the amount of $4,115.68 from the General Fund; $164,493.93 from the General Fund Payroll for the period ending 04/29/04; $18,023.51 from the Water Fund Payroll for the period ending 04/29/04; $21,686.16 from the D.A.D.C. Fund Payroll for the period ending 04/29/04; for a total to be approved of $208,319.28.

Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver

Nays: None

Absent: None

Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED

12. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Administrative/Finance Committee — Chairman Weaver noted that the Committee would meet on May 10th at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.

Planning/Development Committee — No report.

Public Works Water/Streets Committee — Chairman Biehl submitted, for the record, Minutes from the April 28, 2004 meeting.

13. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS — AGENDA RELATED

Six young gentlemen came forward to speak about the Skate Park; they noted that the group approached the Darien Park District in regard to construction of a Skate Park within Darien. They stated that they appreciated the efforts made by many to make their dream a reality; noted that the pad and fence had been poured/erected; eagerly awaited approval of the equipment; encouraged Council to approve placement of the Skate Ramps at the Skate Park; asked that the Park District and City put their differences aside. They noted that they learned about democracy, not in the classroom but by living it. The gentlemen thanked the Council for their efforts.

Mayor Soldato thanked the young gentlemen for their efforts and determination. He advised that the disagreement was not between the City and the Park District, but with certain individuals and the Park. Mayor Soldato stated the City of Darien and the Darien Park District have always worked well together.

14. OLD BUSINESS

There was no Old Business to come before the City Council.

15. CONSENT AGENDA

City Clerk Coleman noted that New Business Items A and B had been moved to Consent Agenda as Items J and K, respectively.

It was moved by Alderman Cotten and seconded by Alderman Biehl to approve by Omnibus Vote the following items on the Consent Agenda:

A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE DARIEN YOUTH CLUB SIXTH ANNUAL DYC 5K RUN/WALK AND KIDS’ RUN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2004, BEGINNING AT 8:30 A.M. BEING HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DARIENFEST 2004 CELEBRATION

B. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE USE OF THE RIGHT HALF OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS FOR THE 5K RUN/WALK WHICH BEGINS AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF DARIEN COMMUNITY PARK AND CONTINUES: 71st STREET TO RICHMOND AVENUE; SOUTH ON RICHMOND AVENUE AND FOLLOWING CHEROKEE DRIVE TO DARIEN LANE; NORTH ON DARIEN LANE AND FOLLOWING TIMBER LANE TO SEMINOLE DRIVE; NORTH ON SEMINOLE DRIVE TO 71st STREET; WEST ON 71st STREET TO BEECHNUT LANE TO HINSBROOK AVENUE; EAST ON HINSBROOK AVENUE TO WILMETTE AVENUE; NORTH ON WILMETTE AVENUE TO 69th STREET; EAST ON 69th STREET TO BENTLEY AVENUE; SOUTH ON BENTLEY AVENUE TO 71st STREET; EAST ON 71st STREET TO NORTHWEST CORNER OF DARIEN COMMUNITY PARK WITH ACCESS FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES AND LOCAL TRAFFIC AT ALL TIMES

C. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CLOSURE OF 71st STREET FROM CLARENDON HILLS ROAD TO RICHMOND AVENUE FOR KIDS’ RUN BEGINNING AND ENDING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER DARIEN COMMUNITY PARK WITH ACCESS FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES AND LOCAL TRAFFIC AT ALL TIMES

D. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO GRANT A WAVIER OF THE RAFFLE LICENSE BOND REQUIREMENT FOR THE DARIEN LIONS

E. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO FIALA PAVING IN THE AMOUNT OF $498,565.49 FOR THE 2004 STREET REHAB PROGRAM

F. RESOLUTION NO. R-13-04 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CERTAIN “INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREE-MENT” BETWEEN THE CITY OF DARIEN AND THE CHILDREN’S CENTER OF DUPAGE COUNTY

G. ORDINANCE NO. O-13-04 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE PLACEMENT OF SKATE RAMPS FOR THE SKATE PARK TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT THE DARIEN PARK DISTRICT SPORTSPLEX

H. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM MARTINO IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,112.00 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF DRIVEWAY APPROACH, CURB AND SIDEWALK DUE TO REPAIR/EXCAVATION OF WATER MAIN BREAK REPAIRS

I. RESOLUTION NO. R-14-04 A RESOLUTION FOR MAIN-TENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (MUNICIPAL ESTIMATE OF MAINTENANCE COSTS)

J. RESOLUTION NO. R-15-04 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE LANDLINE DEFENDANT SUBCLASS

K. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR OUR ANNUAL STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM

Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver

Nays: None

Absent: None

Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED

16. NEW BUSINESS

There was no New Business to come before the City Council.

17. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — GENERAL

Chris Katsougris, Darien Park District Assistant Director, stated that construction of the Skate Park was scheduled to begin the last week of May. She invited everyone to the dedication ceremony scheduled for June 5, 2004.

Bill Wrobel, 7800 Queens Court, spoke about his concern about impounded vehicles stored at the water plant on Manning Road. He requested that the vehicles either be moved or installation of additional screening be added to the area.

18. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Biehl to adjourn.

VIA VOICE VOTE – MOTION DULY CARRIED

The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.

Mayor ________________________________ City Clerk

JFC/jr All supporting documentation and report originals of these minutes are on file in the Office of the City Clerk under File Number 05-03-04.

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Minutes - May 3, 2004