A WORK SESSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. BY MAYOR WEAVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING ITEMS ON THE MAY 7, 2007 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 7, 2007

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.

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

Present: Richard A. Biehl John A. Marchese William R. Durkin John F. Poteraske, Jr. Carolyn A. Gattuso Kathleen Moesle Weaver

Absent: Sylvia McIvor

Also in Attendance: Kathleen Moesle Weaver, Mayor Joanne F. Coleman, City Clerk Kevin P. Monaghan, City Treasurer John B. Murphey, City Attorney Bryon D. Vana, City Administrator Robert Pavelchik, Chief of Police Daniel Gombac, Director of Community Development/Public Works Kevin McKenna, President of Speer Financial Scott Bremer, Bond Counsel

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

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 16, 2007

It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Durkin to approve the Minutes of the April 16, 2007 meeting, as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl, Durkin, Gattuso, Marchese, Poteraske, Weaver

Nays: None

Absent: McIvor

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

6. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS

No communications were presented.

7. MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Weaver…

…entered into the record a Proclamation declaring May 23, 2007 as Lauren DeWolf Comcast Leaders & Achievers Award Day.

…entered into the record a Proclamation for Molly Mueller declaring May 14, 2007 as Molly Mueller Girl Scout Gold Award Day.

…announced that this year’s open house has been scheduled to take place on May 19, 2007. A coffee with the elected officials is scheduled to take place at 9:00 a.m. and, beginning at 10:00 a.m. there are numerous activities scheduled to take place.

8. CITY CLERK’S REPORT

Clerk Coleman…

… invited everyone to have coffee with Mayor Weaver during the Open House from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Police Department.

…stated the Fire & Police Commission meeting that was scheduled to take place on May 1, 2007 has been rescheduled to May 8, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Police facility.

…reviewed the unofficial results of the April 17, 2007 Consolidated Election and read the results as follows:

For Office of the Mayor:

Mayor Weaver 54.54% Richard A. Biehl 42.46%

For Office of City Clerk:

Joanne F. Coleman 74.99% Janine B. Kiwiet 25.01%

For Office of City Treasurer:

Kevin P. Monaghan 48.52% Michael J. Coren 51.48%

For Office of Ward 2 Alderman:

Juan M. (John) Galan 100.00%

For Office of Ward 4 Alderman:

Carolyn A. Gattuso 100.00%

For Office of Ward 6 Alderman:

Sylvia McIvor 100.00%

… advised the official results will be canvassed on May 8, 2007 by the DuPage County Board of Election Commission.

…reported that the newly elected officials will be sworn in at the May 21, 2007 City Council meeting. All were invited to attend that meeting where cake and coffee will be served. The outgoing elected officials will be honored and the new members welcomed.

9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Administrator Vana…

… reminded the residents the next brush pick up will be this month from May 21, through May 25, 2007. Brush pick-up will take place once a month.

… announced the City’s Website (www.darien.il.us) has been updated and changed. Residents are encouraged to go on the site and provide the city with any feedback. Several residents have contacted the City and minor revisions were made in response to their comments.

In response to Alderman Durkin’s inquiry, Dan Gombac noted that a maximum diameter of 8” is permitted and the length may be as long as possible. Administrator Vana reminded residents to have the brush out no later than the Sunday prior to the pick up. The brush is not to be wrapped or bound in any way.

10. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT

Community Development/Public Works Director Dan Gombac…

… requested residents take the time to inspect their wooden decks for deterioration for safety purposes. Residents are urged to check for splitting or decay, insect holes, flashing, loose or corroded fasteners, railings or banisters. Additional information can be viewed on www.nadra.org.

… City of Darien Open House is scheduled to take place on May 19, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Open House will be held at the Police Department as well as the Public Works facility. Events will include a meet and greet the Mayor and elected officials; demonstrations of a swat team in action; face painting; demonstrations of the canine patrol in action; and explanations of what a taser is and how it works. The FBI will have mobile command center at the event, and tours will be conducted of the Police Department. A trolley will be available to shuttle residents from the Police Department to the Public Works facility where their equipment will be demonstrated and rides on some of the equipment will be provided. Several equipment vendors will be bringing their equipment for demonstrational purposes. Food vendors from within the City will also be on hand. Parking will be available at Elizabeth Ide School. From there the trolley will take residents to the Police Department or the Public Works facility and then back to Elizabeth Ide School.

…staff has recently completed the marking for the limits of the 2007 road maintenance project. This year’s program, pending bid results and City Council approval, includes Adams Street, Arbor Court, 67th Street, Sunrise Avenue, Captons Lane, Bailey Road, Gleneagles Lane, Drover Court, Clemens Drive, Tennessee Avenue, Timber Lane, Charleston Drive, Westminster Court, 86th Street, Woodview Court, Kearney Road, Claremont Road, Country Lane, Chippewa Lane, Glen Lane, Pine Parkway, East Street. This year’s proposed program totals approximately 5.5 miles of roadway resurfacing.

…photographs of the water tower project were presented to the City Council. The progress of the project was reviewed through the photographs.

Alderman Biehl inquired as to the status of the tree trimming and residential private tree trimming. Director Gombac responded that the tree trimming is complete within the actual quadrant, as well as the 79th Street area. Approximately 40 trees need to be removed. Staff is looking at budget evaluation in that respect and may be back to the City Council for approval of additional funds. The majority of the residential portion of the tree trimming program have been completed.

Alderman Biehl advised that the trees on his property have not been trimmed. Director Gombac noted staff will look into this; however, residents need to be home when the contractor is on site.

Alderman Poteraske asked for a specific time frame from the contractor. Dan Gombac said he will follow up on actual the schedule and will make sure, by tomorrow, that the list is completed and that everyone has been addressed and follow-ups will take place with every resident that has not been served to date.

Alderman Gattuso requested an update on the tree trimming statistics. Mr. Gombac advised that 150 trees were trimmed. Approximately 23 trees need to be removed. Direction, at this point, is to go back to the designated quadrants, and remove all of the trees that perished in the right of ways. The next step is to then review the budgeted amounts for the program. There were more perished trees this year than anticipated.

Bryon Vana commented because there were so many dead trees, another phase of the program will be reviewed.

It was noted that this year’s road program includes road repairs on 67th Street. 67th Street will be repaved to the same specifications as other roads in this year’s program. There will also be two quadrants on 67th Street that will be rebuilt.

Clerk Coleman stated that the county is finishing up the bypass along Clarendon Hills Road, asked the Police Chief to address the issue of vehicles passing on the right side of the road, specifically Clarendon Hills Road and 71st Street. Chief Robert Pavelchik said the solid, white line, striping on Clarendon Hills Road is the designation for the bicycle path, and is not to be used for traffic.

11. TREASURER'S REPORT

A. WARRANT NUMBER 06-07-23 and 07-08-01

It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Marchese to approve payment of Warrant Number 06-07-23 in the amount of $80,665.52 from the General Fund; $23,294.02 from the Water Fund; $14,080.62 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund; $1,038.00 from the Water Depreciation Fund; $4,857.19 from the Darien Area Dispatch Center; $1,047.52 from the DARE Fund; $107,305.94 from the General Fund Payroll for the period ending 04/26/07; $22,561.74 from the Water Fund Payroll for the period ending 04/26/07; $21,599.94 from the D.A.D.C. Fund Payroll for the period ending 04/26/07; for a total to be approved of $276,450.49.

Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl, Durkin, Gattuso, Marchese, Poteraske, Weaver

Nays: None

Absent: McIvor

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

12. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Administrative/Finance Committee — No Report.

Planning/Development Committee — No Report

Public Works Water/Streets Committee — No Report

13. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS — AGENDA RELATED

There were no questions and/or comments from the Council Members or members of the audience.

14. OLD BUSINESS

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

15. CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Weaver stated for the record that during the workshop session, New Business Items A and B were moved to the Consent Agenda as Items D and E.

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

A. RESOLUTION NO. R-22-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE 2007 CONCRETE SIDEWALK, APRON, CURB AND GUTTER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM AND WAIVING THE $75.00 PERMIT FEE APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATING RESIDENTS (IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $304,000.00)

B. RESOLUTION NO. R-23-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF DARIEN AND CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERING, LTD. (TARA HILL MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING OF 10 ACRES OF WETLAND/NATURAL AREAS WITHIN THE TARA HILL SUBDIVISION) (TOTAL AMOUNT OF $21,600.00 FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD).

C. RESOLUTION NO. R-24-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A PROPOSAL AGREEMENT FOR THE 2007 STREET SWEEPING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF DARIEN AND HOVING CLEAN SWEEP (IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.00)

D. RESOLUTION NO. R-25-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH PUGH, JONES, JOHNSON & QUANDT, P.C. IN AN AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES

E. ORDINANCE NO. O-21-07 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,400,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2007A, AND $2,600,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2007B, OF THE CITY OF DARIEN, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A DIRECT ANNUAL TAX SUFFICIENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS

Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl, Durkin, Gattuso, Marchese, Poteraske, Weaver

Nays: None

Absent: McIvor

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

16. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — GENERAL

There were no questions, comments, and/or announcements from the general public.

Mayor Weaver said she hopes to see everyone at the open house on May 19, 2007.

17. ADJOURNMENT

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

VIA VOICE VOTE – MOTION DULY CARRIED

The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.

Mayor ________________________________ City Clerk Jfc/ld All supporting documentation and report originals of these minutes are on file in the Office of the City Clerk under File Number 05-07-07.