EXECUTIVE SESSION
EXECUTIVE
SESSION DID
A WORK SESSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:01 P.M. BY MAYOR
WEAVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING ITEMS ON THE APRIL 5, 2010 AGENDA WITH THE CITY COUNCIL. THE SESSION
RECESSED AT 7:10 P.M. TO CONDUCT THE 2010-2011 BUDGET HEARING. THE WORK SESSION RECONVENED AT 7:15 P.M. AND
ADJOURNED AT 7:30 P.M.
THE 2010-2011 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT
7:10 P.M. BY MAYOR WEAVER. THE PUBLIC
HEARING ADJOURNED AT 7:15 P.M.
of the City
Council of the
APRIL 5,
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
John
B. Murphey, City Attorney
Bryon
D. Vana, City Administrator
Scott Coren,
Daniel Gombac, Director of Community Development/Municipal
Services
David Skala, Deputy Police Chief
4.
DECLARATION OF A QUORUM — There being seven aldermen present, Mayor Weaver
declared a quorum.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 15, 2010
It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by
Alderman Galan to approve the minutes of the March 15, 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
6. RECEIVING
OF COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Schauer received a telephone call on March
16, 2010 from Louise Petlik of 7618 Gail regarding a drainage problem in her
backyard. Director Gombac and Superintendent
Salvato inspected the premises, and discovered a landscaping problem, and not a
problem with the drainage on Gail. Alderman Schauer thanked Director Gombac and
Superintendent Salvato for their assistance.
Alderman Avci submitted, for the record, e-mails from David
May and William Curry regarding the poor condition of
At Alderman Avci’s request, Director Gombac provided
an update on the issues with
7. MAYOR’S
REPORT
A.
Mayor Weaver
read into the record a Proclamation declaring April 11 through 17, 2010 as “National
Public Safety Telecommunicators Week” in the City of
Deputy
Chief Skala accepted the Proclamation and expressed gratitude to the City Council
for recognizing the work of the city’s dispatchers.
B.
Mayor Weaver read
into the record a Proclamation declaring April 30, 2010 as “Arbor Day” in the City
of
Kathy Minardi accepted the Proclamation and thanked
the City Council for recognizing Arbor Day.
Kathy Minardi also expressed gratitude to the Park District, Municipal
Services, the Police Department, and the schools for their continued support.
C.
Mayor Weaver
recognized the Lakeview Spartans Girls Basketball Team for their accomplishment
in becoming the Southeast DuPage Elementary Athletic Association Champs. Mayor Weaver invited the Lakeview Spartans
Girls Basketball Team to have their picture taken, and congratulated them on their
achievement.
There was a round of applause from the audience and
congratulatory handshakes extended by the City Council.
Coach Little thanked Alderman McIvor and the City
Council for recognizing the Lakeview Spartans Girls Basketball Team. Coach
Little advised that the girls worked very hard to achieve the championship.
It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by
Alderman Avci to approve the following motion as presented.
D.
CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT TO
THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE: DEB GEMMEL,
ALLAN JACKIMEK, ARLETA PEKNIK AND KRISHAN SANT
Roll
Call: Ayes: Avci, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese,
McIvor, Poteraske, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes
7, Nays 0, Absent 0
City Clerk Coleman administered the Oath of Office to Allan
Jackimek and Arleta Peknik, after which there was a round of applause from the
audience and congratulations extended by the City Council. Deb Gemmel and Krishan Sant were not in
attendance and will be sworn in at a later date.
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by
Alderman Gattuso to approve Resolution R-14-10 as presented.
Discussion: Alderman Galan stated that he is in favor of
abolishing the DuPage Water Commission and incorporating it into
Mayor
Weaver noted that the City of
Alderman
Galan advised that he is aware of the increase but is also aware the Commission
lost $20 million, and feels there was an opportunity for them to absorb water
rate increases.
Mayor
Weaver added that Chairman Schillerstrom attempted to abolish the Commission
previously. At that time, the DuPage
Water Commission gave
Alderman
Poteraske agreed with Mayor Weaver, and would prefer the DuPage Water
Commission remain independent. Alderman
Poteraske opposes the wording in the resolution stating that the DuPage Water
Commission has done a great job. Historically, the DuPage Water Commission has
done a great job, but the $20 million shortfall shows their operation is not
well run. Alderman Poteraske also believes
the Commission Members should be elected and not appointed.
Mayor
Weaver agreed that the positions should be elected.
Alderman
Avci also felt the DuPage Water Commission should remain separate from the
county, but would like the words “been well run” in paragraph four of the
resolution to be eliminated.
Administrator
Vana suggested that an alternative to amending the resolution would be a motion
opposing the two bills.
Alderman
McIvor thought that Administrator Vana’s suggestion was reasonable.
Alderman
Schauer felt that it is in the city’s best interest to keep the DuPage Water
Commission separate from the county, and would like to vote on the resolution.
MOTION TO
AMEND
It was moved by Alderman Avci to amend the resolution
to remove the words “been well run and”
from the fourth paragraph of Resolution R-14-10. The motion was seconded by Alderman
Poteraske.
Roll
Call: Ayes: Avci, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese,
McIvor, Poteraske, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes
7, Nays 0, Absent 0
It was moved by Alderman Schauer and seconded by
Alderman Gattuso to approve the following resolution as amended:
E. RESOLUTION
NO. R-14-10 CONSIDERATION OF
A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OPPOSING ILLINOIS SENATE BILL 580 AND ILLINOIS
HOUSE BILL 5552 – ABOLISHING THE DUPAGE WATER COMMISSION AND TRANSFERING DUTIES
AND POWERS TO DUPAGE COUNTY
Roll
Call: Ayes: Avci, Gattuso, Marchese, McIvor,
Poteraske, Schauer
Nays: Galan
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 6,
Nays 1, Absent 0
8. CITY
CLERK’S REPORT
City Clerk Coleman invited all to attend Coffee with
the Mayor at J. Vincent’s Salon Day Spa at
9. CITY
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator Vana advised that per the requests of
residents, a revision to the Brush Pick-Up schedule is on this evening’s agenda.
If approved, the first pick-up week will be May 24 through 28, and the last
brush pick up will be from September 27 through October 1. Residents also have the option to bring brush
directly to the dumpster at the Public Works facility. At Alderman Poteraske’s request,
Administrator Vana reviewed the revised dates for brush pick-up as
follows: May 24 through 28, July 26
through 30, August 23 through 27, and September 27 through October 1.
10. DEPARTMENT
HEAD INFORMATION/QUESTIONS
Alderman
Poteraske inquired how the city would fare if there was a major main break
which took an extended period of time to repair.
Director
Gombac responded that the city has several interconnections that could be put
into place if necessary. In addition,
the city has an intergovernmental agreement with
Alderman
Poteraske requested this subject be forwarded to Municipal Services for review.
Director
Gombac advised that a water modeling study would be necessary in order to
provide an educated review.
In response to Alderman Schauer,
Director Gombac advised that hydrant flushing has been completed and five
repairs were necessary.
Alderman
McIvor reminded residents that solicitation telephone calls received from
Metropolitan Alliance of Police are not representing the Darien Police
Department.
Deputy
Chief Skala added that the solicitors are representing the police union
association.
Administrator
Vana noted that the calls are made by paid solicitors to benefit the police
union.
11. TREASURER'S REPORT
A. WARRANT NUMBER 09-10-21
It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by
Alderman Galan to approve payment of Warrant Number
09-10-21 in the amount of $47,562.77 from the General Fund; $9,899.52 from the
Water Fund; $2,258.10 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund; $1,509.81 from the Darien
Area Dispatch Fund; $760.00 from the Special Service Area Tax Fund; $235,291.54
from the General Fund Payroll for the period ending 03/25/10; $16,146.19 from
the Water Fund Payroll for the period ending 03/25/10; $25,546.33 from the
D.A.D.C. Fund Payroll for the period ending 03/25/10 for a total to be approved
of $338,974.26.
Mayor Weaver requested clarification of the
Brookeridge/Donut Lake LOMR General Fund item on Page 3. Director Gombac responded that the expense was
for a Letter of Map Amendment which was necessary to remove property out of the
flood plain.
Roll Call: Ayes: Avci, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese,
McIvor, Poteraske, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0
12. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Police
Committee — Alderman McIvor announced
that the April 5, 2010 meeting of the Police Committee has been rescheduled to
Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
Municipal
Services Committee — Alderman
Marchese advised the minutes of the January 25, 2010 Municipal Services
Committee Meeting have been submitted electronically for posting on the City’s
website, and advised that the next meeting is scheduled to take place on
Monday, April 26, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. City Clerk Coleman requested that all future
minutes be submitted electronically to Maria Gonzalez.
Administrative/Finance
Committee — Alderman Poteraske
advised that the next Administrative and Finance Committee Meeting is scheduled
to take place on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. in the upstairs conference
room.
13. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS — AGENDA RELATED
Kevin Monaghan of
Treasurer Coren advised that the City Council worked
very hard on this budget, and expenses were cut significantly. Treasurer Coren feels that the proposed
budget is very good. Treasurer Coren requested Mr. Monaghan keep in mind that
the city’s portion of the entire tax bill is only 4.8%. The Forest Preserve receives 2.4%, the Fire
Protection District receives 8.74%, the
Budget cuts suggested by Mr. Monaghan were the Citizen
of the Year Program, and reducing the street and ditch programs.
The importance of the road and ditch programs was
discussed at length.
Alderman Poteraske stated that the proposed budget is
very lean.
14.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to come before the City
Council.
15. CONSENT
AGENDA
16. NEW
BUSINESS
It
was moved by Alderman Galan and seconded by Alderman Gattuso to approve the
following ordinance as presented:
A. ORDINANCE NO. O-08-10 CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO
APPROVE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE 2010-2011 BUDGET
Roll
Call: Ayes: Avci, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese,
McIvor, Poteraske, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes
7, Nays 0, Absent 0
It
was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve the
following resolution as presented:
B. RESOLUTION NO. R-15-10 CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO
APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR THE 2010 STREET
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM BETWEEN THE CITY OF DARIEN AND JAMES D. FIALA PAVING
COMPANY INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,298,473.34
Roll
Call: Ayes: Avci, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese,
McIvor, Poteraske, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes
7, Nays 0, Absent 0
It
was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve the
following ordinance as presented:
S.
ORDINANCE NO. O-10-10 CONSIDERATION
OF A MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6C-4-7 OF THE
Roll
Call: Ayes: Avci, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese,
McIvor, Poteraske, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes
7, Nays 0, Absent 0
Mayor
Weaver provided a general review of Items C through R under New Business.
It
was moved by Alderman Galan and seconded by Alderman Gattuso to approve by
Omnibus Vote the following items:
C. RESOLUTION NO. R-16-10 CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR
THE 2010 CONCRETE SIDEWALK, APRON, CURB AND GUTTER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM AND WAIVING THE $75.00 PERMIT FEE APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATING
RESIDENTS
D. RESOLUTION NO. R-17-10 CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO
APPROVE A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM DAS ENTERPRISES INC. TO PROVIDE
TRUCKING SERVICES AT A RATE OF $84.00 PER HOUR FOR SERVICES RELATING TO HAULING
WASTE FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011
E. RESOLUTION NO. R-18-10 CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO
APPROVE A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM METAL CULVERTS INC. FOR CULVERT
METAL PIPES, METAL BANDS AND METAL FLARED END SECTIONS AND FITTINGS FOR VARIOUS
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011
F. RESOLUTION NO. R-19-10 CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO
APPROVE A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE UNIT PRICE PROPOSAL FOR TIPPING AND TRANSFER
FEES FROM LAND AND LAKES COMPANY FOR CERTAIN GENERATED WASTE FROM VARIOUS
PUBLIC WORKS FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011
G. RESOLUTION NO. R-20-10 CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO
APPROVE A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF STONE AT THE
PROPOSED UNIT PRICES FROM ELMHURST CHICAGO STONE FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECTS FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011
H. RESOLUTION NO. R-21-10 CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO
APPROVE A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM KIEFT BROTHERS INC. FOR STORM
SEWER STRUCTURES, IRON SEWER GRATES, CONCRETE ADJUSTING RINGS FOR VARIOUS
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011
I.
RESOLUTION NO. R-22-10 CONSIDERATION
OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM A & J
CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BITUMINOUS APRONS AND ROAD
PATCHES AS REQUIRED FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1,
2010 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011
J.
RESOLUTION NO. R-23-10 CONSIDERATION
OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM DUPAGE TOPSOIL
INC. AT THE PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF PRICES, FOR TOPSOIL FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECTS FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011
K.
RESOLUTION NO. R-24-10 CONSIDERATION
OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM BEARY LANDSCAPING
AT THE PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF PRICES FOR THE PLACEMENT OF TOPSOIL AND FOR THE
PURCHASE AND PLACEMENT OF FERTILIZER AND SOD FOR LANDSCAPE RESTORATION SERVICES
FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011
L.
RESOLUTION NO. R-25-10 CONSIDERATION
OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM NORWALK TANK FOR
HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPES (HDPE), FLARED END SECTIONS, AND FITTING FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS FOR A PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 30,
2011
M.
RESOLUTION NO. R-26-10 CONSIDERATION
OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF
STONE AT THE PROPOSED UNIT PRICES FROM SALCE INC. FOR CA-6 AND CA-7 STONE
DELIVERED TO THE CITY OF DARIEN FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS FOR A PERIOD
OF MAY 1, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011
N.
RESOLUTION NO. R-27-10 CONSIDERATION
OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO ADD QUANTITIES TO THE CURRENT CONTRACT
FROM SUBURBAN CONCRETE INC. FOR APRON RESTORATIONS FOR THE 2010 DITCH
MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,000.00
O.
RESOLUTION NO. R-28-10 CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO
AUTHORIZE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR THE 2010 DITCH MAINTENANCE PROJECT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DARIEN AND
SCORPIO CONSTRUCTION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $134,600.00
P.
RESOLUTION NO. R-29-10 CONSIDERATION
OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
EXTENSION FOR LANDSCAPE FERTILIZATION SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF DARIEN AND
SPRING GREEN LAWN CARE
Q.
ORDINANCE NO. O-09-10 CONSIDERATION
OF A MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DARIEN, DUPAGE COUNTY,
ILLINOIS, ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR LABORERS, WORKMEN, AND
MECHANICS EMPLOYED ON PUBLIC WORKS OF SAID CITY
R.
CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE REVISING THE
BRUSH PICK UP SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011
Roll
Call: Ayes: Avci, Galan, Gattuso, Marchese, McIvor,
Poteraske, Schauer
Nays: None
Absent: None
Results: Ayes
7, Nays 0, Absent 0
17. QUESTIONS,
COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — GENERAL
Alderman Marchese commended and expressed gratitude to
the Darien Park District and the Lions Club participants on the Easter Egg Hunt
and breakfast.
Alderman Galan requested that a head count at the
Police Department be reviewed and discussed at Thursday’s Police Committee
Meeting, and that he be allowed to make a presentation.
Alderman McIvor advised that Police Department head
count is to be reviewed on Thursday, and that Alderman Galan is welcome to make
his presentation.
Director Gombac reviewed the 2010 Concrete Replacement
Program and costs.
Don Damon of
A lengthy discussion ensued.
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
City Council, it was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Schauer
to adjourn.
VIA VOICE
VOTE – MOTION DULY CARRIED
The City Council
meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Mayor
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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 04-05-10.
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