EXECUTIVE SESSION DID NOT TAKE PLACE.

 

A WORK SESSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. BY MAYOR WEAVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING ITEMS ON THE FEBRUARY 1, 2010 AGENDA WITH THE CITY COUNCIL. THE SESSION ADJOURNED AT 7:06 P.M.

                                   

Minutes of the Regular Meeting

 

of the City Council of the

 

CITY OF DARIEN

 

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

 

 

1.         CALL TO ORDER

 

The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Darien was called to order at 7:40 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:                        Halil Avci                                 Sylvia McIvor

John Galan                               John F. Poteraske, Jr.

Carolyn A. Gattuso                   Ted V. Schauer

                                    Joseph A. Marchese

 

Absent:                         None

 

Also in Attendance:       Kathleen Moesle Weaver, Mayor

Joanne Coleman, City Clerk

Michael J. Coren, City Treasurer

Bryon D. Vana, City Administrator

Daniel Gombac, Director of Community Development/Municipal Services

Robert Pavelchik, Police Chief

 

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

 

 

5.                  APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 18, 2010

 

It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2010 meeting, as presented.

 

Roll Call:              Ayes:            Avci, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese, Poteraske, Schauer

 

                        Abstain:            McIvor

 

                                       Nays:            None

 

Absent:             None

 

Results:  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0

MOTION DULY CARRIED

 

6.         RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

Mayor Weaver…

 

…received a communication from the Woodridge Community Pantry regarding their Annual Cabaret Fundraiser which is being held on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the Hilton Hotel in Lisle.

 

…received a letter from Pace regarding their service changes effective February 7, 2010.  Due to a shortfall in funding, cost cutting measures include discontinuation of Saturday bus service on Route 715.  Bus Route 661 service will continue without changes.

 

7.         MAYOR’S REPORT

 

A.           CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE  

 

Mayor Weaver announced that beginning this evening, a representative of the Chamber of Commerce will share information regarding their organization on a monthly basis.  Mayor Weaver introduced Jack Mancione, Vice President of the Darien Chamber of Commerce.  Mr. Mancione introduced newly elected Darien Chamber of Commerce President, Angelo Imbrogno.  Mr. Mancione brought DARE Officer Nick Skweres  forward, thanked him for his efforts with the DARE Program, and announced that the Chamber is purchasing this year’s lock-in tee shirts.  Mr. Mancione provided an update on the Darien Chamber of Commerce membership, and their upcoming events. 

 

Mayor Weaver thanked Mr. Mancione for his attendance and looks forward to the Chamber’s monthly reports.

 

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

 

B.           CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF ANNIVAR SALGADO TO THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

 

Roll Call:              Ayes:            Avci, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese, McIvor, Poteraske, Schauer

 

   Nays:            None

 

Absent:             None

 

Results:  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0

MOTION DULY CARRIED

 

City Clerk Coleman administered the Oath of Office to Annivar Salgado, after which there was a round of applause from the audience and congratulations extended by the City Council.

 

8.         CITY CLERK’S REPORT

 

City Clerk Coleman…

 

…announced that tomorrow is Election Day, and urged all residents to vote.

 

…advised that Darien City offices will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2010 in observance of the Presidents’ Day Holiday.

 

…announced that the next City Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.

 

Mayor Weaver added that, although many residents do not vote in a Primary Election due to party declaration, Mayor Weaver stressed the importance of voting.

 

9.         CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

There was no report.

 

10.       DEPARTMENT HEAD INFORMATION/QUESTIONS

 

In response to Alderman Poteraske, Director Gombac advised that the current water loss figure will be presented at the next Municipal Services Committee Meeting.  Also in response to Alderman Poteraske, Director Gombac advised that, to date, costs for construction and engineering for the Walnut Street project have come in $58,000 and $15,000 respectively under budget.  Under the county grant, the city has submitted a request for reimbursement in the amount of $65,000.

 

In response to Alderman Avci, Director Gombac provided a status update on the burial of ComEd utilities on 75th Street. 

 

11.       TREASURER'S REPORT

 

A.        WARRANT NUMBER 09-10-17

 

It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Poteraske to approve payment of Warrant Number 09-10-17 in the amount of $59,268.25 from the General Fund; $7,957.34 from the Water Fund; $33,712.79 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund; $596.00 from the Darien Area Dispatch Fund; $61,029.26 from the Capital Improvement Fund; $4,110.49 from the Special Service Area Tax Fund; $219,538.68 from the General Fund Payroll for the period ending 1/28/10; $16,724.02 from the Water Fund Payroll for the period ending 1/28/10; $23,386.55 from the D.A.D.C. Fund Payroll for the period ending 1/28/10 for a total to be approved of $426,323.38.

 

Roll Call:              Ayes:            Avci, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese, McIvor, Poteraske, Schauer

 

   Nays:            None

 

Absent:             None

 

Results:  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0

MOTION DULY CARRIED

 

12.       STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Municipal Services Committee — Alderman Marchese advised that the minutes of the former Public Works Water/Streets Committee of November 17, 2009 and the Planning/Development Committee of November 23, 2009 have been approved, signed, and submitted for publication on the City’s website. 

 

Police Committee — Alderman McIvor advised that the first Police Committee Meeting took place this evening, and the next is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. in the upstairs conference room.

 

Administrative/Finance Committee — Alderman Poteraske announced that the next Administrative/Finance Committee Meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. in the upstairs conference room, and the first Budget Meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.  The Budget Meetings will be televised.

 

13.       QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS — AGENDA RELATED

 

There were none.

 

14.              OLD BUSINESS

 

There was no old business to come before the City Council.

 

15.       CONSENT AGENDA

 

Mayor Weaver reviewed the items on the Consent Agenda for the benefit of the viewing audience.

 

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

 

A.     RESOLUTION NO. R-01-10               CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PUBLISHING THE UPDATED ZONING MAP (2010) 

 

B.           ORDINANCE NO. O-01-10                CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MINOR AMENDMENT TO AN APPROVED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (DARIEN TOWNE CENTRE PUD, 2189  75TH STREET, ILLINOIS, AMVETS COLLECTION CENTER AT WAL-MART) 

 

C.           RESOLUTION NO. R-02-10               CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH DUPAGE COUNTY FOR MEMBERSHIP INTO THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

 

D.          CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE CITY STAFF TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF ACCEPTING A FUTURE PLAT OF DEDICATION FOR THE ROADWAYS WITHIN THE ASHBROOK PLACE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF ASHBROOK COURT AND FIVE (5) FOOT ROADWAY EASEMENT

 

Roll Call:              Ayes:            Avci, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese, McIvor, Poteraske, Schauer

 

   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

 

Alderman Galan requested, if possible, an article on the 2010 Census be placed in the next edition of  The Neighbors of Darien.

 

Mayor Weaver added that one of her goals is to give the Communications Commission the task of advertising the importance of the census.  Mayor Weaver noted the importance of obtaining a proper census count in order for the city to receive the funds necessary to be able to continue providing the services the residents have come to expect.    

 

Alderman Marchese thanked the Historical Society, and particularly Alice Brennan and her committee, for the informative presentation at their Sunday dinner event held on January 31, 2010.

 

Alderman Poteraske added that the event was an enormous success with over 125 people in attendance.

 

Mayor Weaver praised the wonderful presentation and event.

 

18.       ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

VIA VOICE VOTE – MOTION DULY CARRIED

 

 

The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M.

 

 

                                                                       

Mayor

 

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City Clerk

 

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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  02-01-10.

Minutes of 02-01-10 CCM