EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was
moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Schauer to go into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Litigation, Section 2(C)(11),
Collective Bargaining 2(C)(2), and Sale of Lease of Real Estate, Section
2(C)(6) of the Open Meetings Act at 7:00 P.M.
Roll Call: Ayes: Avci, Galan,
Gattuso, Marchese, Poteraske, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: McIvor
Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1
MOTION DULY CARRIED
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
It was
moved by Alderman Galan and seconded by Alderman Gattuso to adjourn into open
session.
REVERSE ROLL CALL - MOTION
DULY CARRIED
The
Executive Session meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
DUE TO THE LENGTHY EXECUTIVE SESSION, THE WORK SESSION DID
of the City
Council of the
MARCH 15,
2010
1. CALL TO ORDER
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:
Joseph A. Marchese
Absent: None
Also
in Attendance: Kathleen Moesle
Weaver, Mayor
Joanne
Coleman, City Clerk
John
B. Murphey, City Attorney
Bryon
D. Vana, City Administrator
Scott Coren,
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 – March 1, 2010
It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by
Alderman Schauer to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2010 meeting, as
presented.
Roll
Call: Ayes: Avci, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese,
McIvor, Poteraske, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes
7, Nays 0, Absent 0
6. RECEIVING
OF COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Galan…
…received a communication from Robert Hartz of 630 70th
regarding the unsatisfactory driveway restoration work performed by the county
following work they performed in the area.
Director Gombac was able to coordinate a satisfactory resolution between
the county and the resident.
…received a call from Eileen Kostock of 309 Peony with
two complaints. The first was regarding
trash at the corner of 69th & High Road. Ms. Kostock suspects
children waiting at the school bus stop are littering. Assistant Administrator Coren will follow-up
with the school district. The second complaint
was in regards to residents not cleaning up after their dogs. Assistant Administrator Coren will obtain
the details of this complaint from Ms. Kostock.
Alderman Avci…
…received an e-mail from Patrick G. Hartel of 6801
Scotch Pine Trail requesting the brush pick up dates be changed from June,
July, August, and September to April, June, August, and October.
Mayor Weaver directed Mr. Hartel’s request be
forwarded to the Municipal Services Committee for review.
Alderman Avci provided a report on a meeting which
took place Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at City Hall between himself, Scott Coren,
and PACE representatives. Alderman Avci
felt the meeting was very productive and upbeat. PACE representatives were open to exploring
the possibility of a park and ride bus stop in
Assistant Administrator Coren advised that, although
the meeting was very upbeat, many of the city’s and PACE’s suggestions do not
reach fruition due to PACE’s budget cuts.
Staff will continue to keep in touch and follow-up with PACE in the
hopes of providing additional and better service to
7. MAYOR’S
REPORT
A.
Mayor Weaver
read into the record a Proclamation declaring March 15 through 22, 2010 as “Darien
District #61 Educational Foundation Week” in the City of
District
61 Educational Foundation Chairperson Barbara Finnegan accepted the
Proclamation, and thanked Mayor Weaver and the City Council for supporting
educational excellence.
B.
Mayor Weaver
reminded residents of the importance of completing the Census
Questionnaires. It is critical that all
residents participate in order for the city to receive the proper amount of
federal funds.
Assistant
Administrator Coren advised that the Federal Government made a mistake on the
Census forms. Although the form shows
Administrator
Vana advised that city staff will follow-up with the Census Bureau, and
extended gratitude to the residents who brought this error to the city’s
attention.
In
response to Alderman Poteraske, Assistant Administrator Coren explained how
C.
Mayor Weaver
recognized, and extended gratitude to Police Chief Pavelchik, Detective
Sergeant Reed, and Detectives Bozek, Foster, Glomb, and Stock for their
exemplary performance during the investigation of the tragedy which occurred in
D.
Darien
Chamber of Commerce representative, Jack Mancione, provided the monthly update
on membership, and upcoming events. Mr.
Mancione thanked Mayor Weaver and the City Council for their support.
Mayor
Weaver extended appreciation to the Chamber of Commerce for attending the City
Council Meetings and providing monthly reports.
8. CITY
CLERK’S REPORT
City Clerk Coleman…
…reminded the Council Members that the Statements of
Economic Interest are due to be filed with the
…announced that the Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Planning
& Zoning Commission Meeting has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items.
…invited all to attend Coffee with the Mayor on
Saturday, March 20, 2010 at
…advised that Darien City Offices will be closed on
Friday, April 2, 2010 in observance of the Good Friday holiday.
9. CITY
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator Vana advised that the proposed,
tentative water rate increase is scheduled for a formal vote on April 5,
2010. A Direct Connect was sent out this
past Friday providing an overview of the water fund and the rate increases the
city has received from the City of
In response to Alderman Poteraske, Treasurer Coren
advised that, as was anticipated in the fall, delivery of the taxes from the
State is behind schedule.
10. DEPARTMENT
HEAD INFORMATION/QUESTIONS
Chief Pavelchik read a statement into the record
expressing sympathy to the surviving family members of the tragedy which
occurred in
In response to Alderman Avci, Chief Pavelchik provided
an explanation of the Felony Investigative Assistance Team (FIAT), and the role
they play.
Alderman Galan expressed gratitude and pride in the
Darien Police Department, and appreciation of the cooperative efforts provided
by the Police Departments in
Alderman Schauer commended Chief Pavelchik on his
ability to keep the residents calm during the event.
In response to Administrator Vana, Chief Pavelchik
provided an update on the TCF Bank robberies which took place in
11. TREASURER'S REPORT
A. WARRANT NUMBER 09-10-20
It was moved by Alderman Galan and seconded by
Alderman Schauer to approve payment of Warrant Number
09-10-20 in the amount of $188,121.39 from the General Fund; $129,972.10 from
the Water Fund; $12,056.33 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund; $563.01 from the
Darien Area Dispatch Fund; $279.76 from the Special Service Area Tax Fund;
$217,709.98 from the General Fund Payroll for the period ending 03/11/10;
$21,471.49 from the Water Fund Payroll for the period ending 03/11/10;
$24,734.90 from the D.A.D.C. Fund Payroll for the period ending 03/11/10 for a
total to be approved of $594,908.96.
Roll Call: Ayes: Avci, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese,
McIvor, Poteraske, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
B. TREASURER’S
MONTHLY REPORT – FEBRUARY, 2010
Treasurer Coren advised that the amount of collateral to
secure the city’s cash balances has been added to the bottom of the Cash
Reserves Statement. In response to
Alderman Avci, Treasurer Coren provided information on the city’s collateral.
Treasurer Coren
reviewed all year-to-date sources of revenue and expenditures and fund balances
through the month of February, 2010: General Fund Revenue $9,754,337; General
Fund Expenditures $9,715,029; Current General Fund Balance $2,918,373; Water
Fund Revenue $2,391,088 Water Fund Expenditures $3,149,608; Current Water Fund
Balance ($307,566); Motor Fuel Tax Fund Revenue $515,451; Motor Fuel Tax Fund
Expenditures $456,846; Current Motor Fuel Tax Fund Balance ($53,243); Water
Depreciation Fund Revenue $15,447; Water Depreciation Fund Expenditures
$68,470; Current Water Depreciation Fund Balance $583,151; Capital Improvement
Fund Revenue $287,432; Capital Improvement Fund Expenditures $2,240,218;
Current Capital Improvement Fund Balance $738,212; Capital Projects Debt
Service Fund Revenue $105,454; Capital Projects Debt Service Fund Expenditures
$504,000; and a current fund balance of $41,739.
In response to Alderman Poteraske, Treasurer Coren advised that the Water Fund deficit balance is due to posting. Administrator Vana added that February’s payment was received on March 1 or 2, 2010, and will be reflected in the March monthly report.
12. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Police
Committee — Alderman McIvor advised
that the next Police Committee meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday,
April 5, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
Municipal
Services Committee — Alderman
Marchese advised that the next Municipal Services Committee Meeting is
scheduled to take place on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers.
13. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS — AGENDA RELATED
Alderman McIvor pointed out that, despite the
difficult decisions the City Council has had to make during these difficult
economic times, she is pleased that Consent Agenda Item B is to abate the
property tax levy under the water fund.
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 Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Poteraske to approve by
Omnibus Vote the following items on the Consent Agenda:
A. CONSIDERATION
OF A MOTION GRANTING WAIVER OF THE RAFFLE LICENSE BOND REQUIREMENT FOR THE
B. ORDINANCE
NO. O-06-10 CONSIDERATION OF
A MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ABATING PROPERTY TAX HERETO LEVIED BY
ORDINANCE O-26-06
C. RESOLUTION
NO. R-12-10 CONSIDERATION OF A
MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DARIEN AND GAFFNEY’S PROTECTIVE MAINTENANCE INC.
D.
RESOLUTION NO. R-13-10 CONSIDERATION
OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
EXTENSION FOR THE 2010 STREET SWEEPING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF DARIEN AND
HOVING CLEAN SWEEP LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,688.00
E.
CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE IMPLEMENTING A
COST SCHEDULE PLAN FOR WOOD CHIPS TO RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES
F.
ORDINANCE NO. O-07-10 CONSIDERATION
OF A MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-7-1 (DEFINITIONS) AND
SECTION 3-7-2 (TAX IMPOSED) OF CHAPTER 7 (SIMPLIFIED MUNICIPAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX) OF TITLE 3 (BUSINESS REGULATIONS) OF THE DARIEN CITY
CODE
G.
CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE
RECOMMENDATION TO RELEASE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES THAT NO LONGER REQUIRES
CONFIDENTIALITY
Roll
Call: Ayes: Avci, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese,
McIvor, Poteraske, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes
7, Nays 0, Absent 0
16. NEW
BUSINESS
There was no new business to come
before the City Council.
17. QUESTIONS,
COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — GENERAL
Alderman Galan noted that Kevin Monaghan made him
aware that local fire departments will test fire hydrants at no cost to the city. Director Gombac advised that, while employed
with another municipality, attempts to involve the Fire Department were
unsuccessful due to their unwillingness.
Director Gombac will revisit this issue.
Alderman McIvor congratulated the Lakeview Girls
Varsity Basketball Team for their championship win last week. Alderman McIvor advised that Lakeview Junior
High is within
Mayor Weaver suggested that the team members be
recognized at a City Council Meeting.
Alderman Avci requested the schedule for next year’s
budget meeting be provided to the City Council Members earlier.
Administrator Vana will attempt to provide the
schedule for next year’s budget review in November.
Alderman Marchese reminded all that the Darien Lions
Club will be having their Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at
In response to Alderman Poteraske, Bonnie Kucera
advised that District 61 Foundation is in the process of collecting funds. The Curriculum Committees, which are headed
by the teachers, and overseen by the principals, meet monthly to determine the
best use of the grant money. The major
fund raising event is a golf outing on June 17.
Donations may also be made through the Foundation’s website at
darien61foundation.org.
2010 Citizen of the Year, Deacon Brachle read and
presented the City Council with a Resolution Recognizing the Generosity of the
City of
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, it was moved by Alderman McIvor and seconded by Alderman Gattuso
to adjourn.
VIA VOICE
VOTE – MOTION DULY CARRIED
The City Council
meeting adjourned at 8:35 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
03-15-10.
Minutes of 03-15-10 CCM