A WORK SESSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. BY MAYOR WEAVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING ITEMS ON THE MAY 21, 2007 AGENDA WITH THE CITY COUNCIL. THE SESSION ADJOURNED AT 7:10 P.M.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting

of the City Council of the

CITY OF DARIEN

MAY 21, 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 Sylvia McIvor William R. Durkin John F. Poteraske, Jr. Carolyn A. Gattuso Kathleen Moesle Weaver Joseph A. Marchese

Also in Attendance: Kathleen Moesle Weaver, Mayor Joanne F. Coleman, City Clerk Kevin P. Monaghan, City Treasurer Bryon D. Vana, City Administrator John B. Murphey, City Attorney Robert Pavelchik, Chief of Police Daniel Gombac, Director of Community Development/Public Works David Skala, Deputy Chief of Police

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

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 7, 2007

It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Poteraske to approve the Minutes of the May 7, 2007 meeting, as presented.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

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

6. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS

Alderman Marchese…

…read aloud an e-mail each member of City Council received from Don and Carol McDowell, residents of 450 67th Street, Willowbrook, commending the City and the Public Works Department for alleviating the drainage problem they have experienced in the ditch in front of their home. The Public Works Department has provided excellent drainage to the east of their home, and they no longer have a problem with standing water.

…received email from Kathy and Dan Milosevich, residents of 8513 Hemlock Lane. Their property abuts the school and park. They have found numerous empty beer cans and bottles on their property and expressed concern with the activities taking place. They requested that City Council look into their concerns.

Police Chief Pavelchik…

…requested Alderman Marchese forward the e-mail to him and he will follow up on the Milosevich’s concerns.

7. MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Weaver…

…extended a rousing thank you to staff for the fabulous open house, which took place this past Saturday. Thanked all the vendors for their participation.

Administrator Vana…

…thanked resident Steve Kowynia for volunteering to tape the event. Mr. Kowynia’s edited video will be shown on the city’s cable station.

Mayor Weaver…

…received a letter from the Joliet Area Historical Museum regarding a new, permanent exhibit called “The Route 66 Experience.” They apprised the City of their celebratory Joliet Kicks-Off extravaganza which will take place on June 2 starting at 10 A. M. They will also be hosting a Rock ‘n Roll on Route 66 Party on the Rooftop which is to be held on the Museum’s rooftop terrace on June 23, 2007 from 7 p.m. to midnight.

8. CITY CLERK’S REPORT

Clerk Coleman…

…thanked staff for their efforts in the wonderful open house.

…announced that City offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2007 for Memorial Day. The VFW will be having a commemoration event at the Darien Community Park at 11 A.M. She requested that this item be placed on cable television.

…invited everyone to attend the annual Darien Historical Society Ice Cream Social which has been scheduled to take place on June 20, 2007 at the Darien Community Park.

9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

There was no report.

10. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT

There was no report.

11. TREASURER'S REPORT

A. WARRANT NUMBER 07-08-02

It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Poteraske to approve payment of Warrant Number 07-08-02 in the amount of $367,907.70 from the General Fund; $88,262.61 from the Water Fund; $7,288.20 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund; $506,221.65 from the Water Depreciation Fund; $720.08 from the Darien Area Dispatch Center; $16,582.33 from the Capital Improvement Fund; $102,283.32 from the General Fund Payroll for the period ending 05/10/07; $27,199.16 from the Water Fund Payroll for the period ending 05/10/07; $21,985.14 from the D.A.D.C. Fund Payroll for the period ending 05/10/07; for a total to be approved of $1,138,450.19.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

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

TREASURER’S MONTHLY REPORT – MARCH 2007

Treasurer Monaghan reviewed all sources of revenue and expenditures for the month of April 2007 with the following year-to-date fund balances: General Fund Revenue $11825.162; General Fund Expenditures $12,928,005; Current General Fund Balance $3,489,425. Water Fund Revenue $2,823,942; Water Fund Expenditures $2,707,702; Current Water Fund Balance $,584,707. Motor Fuel Tax Fund Revenue $707,544; Motor Fuel Tax Fund Expenditures $596,138; Current Motor Fuel Tax Fund Balance $261,867. Water Depreciation Fund Revenue $4,444,233; Water Depreciation Fund Expenditures $1,429,013; Current Water Depreciation Fund Balance $3,480,950. Capital Improvement Fund Revenue $1,366,665; Capital Improvement Fund Expenditures $1,324,445; Current Capital Improvement Fund Balance $42,220.

12. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Administrative/Finance Committee — There was no report.

Planning/Development Committee — Chairman Poteraske announced that the due to the Memorial Day holiday, the next meeting is scheduled to take place on May 29th at 6:30 p.m.

Public Works Water/Streets Committee — Alderman Marchese announced that the next meeting is scheduled to take place on May 23rd at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION WITH THE ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR THE 2007 CHEMICAL/RADIOLOGICAL/LT2 WATER SAMPLING PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT OF $23,362.48.

B. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO SUPPPORT THE DUPAGE SENIOR CITIZEN’S COUNCIL IN THE REQUESTED AMOUNT OF $12,665.00.

C. RESOLUTION NO. R-28-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO PURSUE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOUTH DUPAGE CONSOLIDATED 911 DISPATCH CENTER

D. RESOLUTION NO. R-29-07 A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF REMAINING HARDWARE AS IT RELATES TO THE STREET NAME SIGN PROJECT THROUGH THE EXISTING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DARIEN AND ALLIED MUNICIPAL SUPPLY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,650.00

E. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO REVIEW AND APPROVE CHANGES TO THE 2001 CRITERIA ESTABLISHED FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS WITHIN THE CITY

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

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

16. NEW BUSINESS

A. OATH OF OFFICE:

CITY ATTORNEY MURPHEY ADMINISTERED THE OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED CITY CLERK COLEMAN.

CITY CLERK COLEMAN ADMINISTERED THE OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR WEAVER.

CITY CLERK COLEMAN ADMINISTERED THE OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED CITY TREASURER COREN.

John Galan introduced his family. Mr. Galan extended gratitude to Alderman Biehl for his 24 years of service.

CITY CLERK COLEMAN ADMINISTERED THE OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED ALDERMAN GALAN.

CITY CLERK COLEMAN ADMINISTERED THE OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED ALDERMAN GATTUSO.

Alderman McIvor thanked her family for their support.

CITY CLERK COLEMAN ADMINISTERED THE OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED ALDERMAN MC IVOR.

Mayor Weaver thanked her family for their support and extended gratitude to all the volunteers for their efforts, and to the voters. The City Council will stay focused on serving the citizens of Darien.

B. RESOLUTION NO. R-26-07 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING RICHARD A. BIEHL FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF DARIEN, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Gattuso to approve the motion as presented.

Mayor Weaver thanked Richard A. Biehl for his many years of dedicated service.

Roll Call: Ayes: Durkin, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese, McIvor, Poteraske, Weaver, Coleman, Coren, Murphey, Vana

Nays: None

Absent: None

Results: Ayes 11, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED

Alderman Biehl congratulated John Galan. Alderman Biehl advised that he has enjoyed his 24 years of service, and will cherish the friendships and memories made. Alderman Biehl thanked the personnel of Administration, Police, and Public Works for their fine work, and thanked the residents of Darien for allowing him to serve.

C. RESOLUTION NO. R-27-07 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING KEVIN P. MONAGHAN FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF DARIEN, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman McIvor to approve the motion as presented.

Mayor Weaver thanked Kevin Monaghan for his years of service to the community.

Roll Call: Ayes: Durkin, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese, McIvor, Poteraske, Weaver, Coleman, Coren, Murphey, Vana

Nays: None

Absent: None

Results: Ayes 11, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED.

Kevin Mongahan offered gratitude to his family for their support and wished Michael Coren well in his new position.

Treasurer Coren extended gratitude to his family, friends and volunteers for their efforts on his behalf. He stated his was not a “politician” and encouraged other citizens to take an active part in their government.

City Clerk Coleman extended gratitude to be able to begin her fifth term of office. City Clerk Coleman thanked her family and the volunteers, and promised to work hard to do a good job.

D. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF BEVERLY MEYER AS CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.

It was moved by Alderman Poteraske and seconded by Alderman Gattuso to approve the motion as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes: Durkin, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese, McIvor, Poteraske

Nays: None

Absent: None

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

E. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF SUSAN VONDER HEIDE TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.

It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman McIvor to approve the motion as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes: Durkin, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese, McIvor, Poteraske

Nays: None

Absent: None

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

CITY CLERK COLEMAN ADMINISTERED THE OATH OF OFFICE TO SUSAN VONDER HEIDE.

F. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO ADVISE AND CONSENT TO MAYOR WEAVER’S COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND CHAIRMAN THEREOF.

It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Durkin to approve the motion as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes: Durkin, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese, McIvor, Poteraske

Nays: None

Absent: None

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

17. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — GENERAL

Alderman Gattuso extended gratitude to the voters. She is looking forward to the next four years.

Alderman Marchese thanked Mayor Weaver and Alderman Biehl for the campaigns they ran which dealt with real issues and not politics. Offered congratulations to Michael Coren in his new position as City Treasurer, and to the newly elected aldermen, and thanked Kevin Monaghan for his years of service. Alderman Marchese thanked City Clerk Coleman for getting him involved in public service.

Former Alderman and Plan Commission Member, John Callan congratulated all the newly elected officers.

Mayor Weaver invited all for cake and coffee at the Police Department Training Room.

ADJOURNMENT

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

VIA VOICE VOTE – MOTION DULY CARRIED

The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:12 P.M.

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All supporting documentation and report originals of these minutes are on file in the Office of the City Clerk under File Number 05-21-07.