A WORK SESSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. BY MAYOR WEAVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING ITEMS ON THE JUNE 7, 2010 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

 

JUNE 7, 2010

 

 

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:                         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

John B. Murphey, City Attorney

Bryon D. Vana, City Administrator

Scott Coren, Assistant 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 – May 17, 2010

 

It was moved by Alderman Galan and seconded by Alderman McIvor to approve the minutes of the May 17, 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

MOTION DULY CARRIED

 

6.         RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS

 

Alderman Galan submitted, for the record, an e-mail from Craig M. Bargher of 706 70th Street regarding two recent power outages.  Alderman Galan referred Mr. Bargher to Scott Coren for further information. 

 

Alderman Avci submitted, for the record, an e-mail from Joe Jocewicz of 1021 Village Court requesting the city follow-up with the county regarding restoration work which has not been performed following sewer replacement last September.  Director Gombac will contact the county.

 

7.         MAYOR’S REPORT

 

There was no report.

 

8.         CITY CLERK’S REPORT

 

City Clerk Coleman invited all to attend Coffee with the Mayor on Saturday June 19, 2010 from 9 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at Carmelite Carefree Village.

 

9.         CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

Administrator Vana advised that he and Director Gombac will be attending a meeting tomorrow with DuPage Water Commission representatives to review their billing practices and fixed costs, and to verify why the City of Darien owes substantially more than other communities.   Administrator Vana provided a historical review of the city’s partnership with the county in the SERF system.  

 

Alderman Poteraske requested a report from the county illustrating how the amount owed to the county was determined.  If able to obtain the report, Alderman Poteraske requested it be brought to the next Administrative Finance Committee meeting on June 14, 2010.

 

10.       DEPARTMENT HEAD INFORMATION/QUESTIONS

 

Alderman Galan provided information resulting from the last Municipal Services Committee meeting regarding the number of recreational vehicles located in Darien, the number of citations issued, and the rate of compliance.  Of the 700 to 800 recreational vehicles located in Darien, there have been only 30 complaints and citations issued to date.  Of the 30, 27 have achieved compliance, while the remaining 3 are in the process.  In Alderman Galan’s personal opinion, further review of the ordinance is not necessary at this time. 

 

In response to Alderman Poteraske’s inquiry regarding the city’s back-up water supply, Alderman Marchese advised that the cost of conducting a water modeling study will be brought before the Administrative Finance Committee on Monday, June 14, 2010.

 

In response to Alderman Poteraske, Director Gombac advised that the city’s back up water supply would last approximately 1.75 days, depending on the scenario.  Municipalities generally have a two day supply in storage.

 

Alderman Marchese noted that if the Administrative Finance Committee recommends approval of the expense associated with a developmental study, the results should be available in time for the Goal Setting Session this fall.

 

11.       TREASURER'S REPORT

 

A.        WARRANT NUMBER 10-11-03

 

It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Schauer to approve payment of amended Warrant Number 10-11-03 for FYE 2010 in the amount of $6,479.30 from the General Fund; $6,605.08 from the Water Fund; $563.30 from the Darien Area Dispatch Fund; and for FYE 2011  in the amount of $60,227.66 from the General Fund; $8,363.48 from the Water Fund; $1,490.48 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund; $695,737.43 from the Capital Improvement Fund; and $923.40 from the Darien Area Dispatch Fund; $409,926.19 from the General Fund Payroll for the periods ending 05/20/2010 & 06/03/2010; $35,237.82 from the Water Fund Payroll for the periods ending 05/20/2010 & 06/03/2010; $50,032.26 from the D.A.D.C. Fund Payroll for the periods ending 05/20/2010 & 06/03/2010; for a total to be approved of $1,275,586.40.

 

 

 

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

 

   Nays:            None

 

Absent:            None

 

Results:  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0

MOTION DULY CARRIED

 

B.        TREASURER’S MONTHLY REPORT – APRIL, 2010

 

Treasurer Coren reviewed all year-to-date sources of revenue and expenditures and fund balances through the month of April, 2010: General Fund Revenue $11,349,087; General Fund Expenditures $11,271,385; Current General Fund Balance $2,956,767; Water Fund Revenue $3,353,782 Water Fund Expenditures $3,592,755; Current Water Fund Balance $211,982; Motor Fuel Tax Fund Revenue $614,800; Motor Fuel Tax Fund Expenditures $551,674; Current Motor Fuel Tax Fund Balance ($48,723); Water Depreciation Fund Revenue $169,911; Water Depreciation Fund Expenditures $68,470; Current Water Depreciation Fund Balance $737,615; Capital Improvement Fund Revenue $299,397; Capital Improvement Fund Expenditures $2,328,403; Current Capital Improvement Fund Balance $661,992; Capital Projects Debt Service Fund Revenue $107,658; Capital Projects Debt Service Fund Expenditures $504,000; and a current fund balance of $43,943.

 

12.       STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Municipal Services Committee — Alderman Marchese announced that the next Municipal Services Committee Meeting has been re-scheduled from Monday, June 28, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. to Monday, June 21, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.  The minutes of the April 26, 2010 Municipal Services Committee were submitted for the record.  Alderman Galan provided a brief summary of the Municipal Services Committee tour of capital projects which was conducted on May 24, 2010.  Alderman Galan thanked Director Gombac and Superintendent Salvato for putting together a very well presented tour.

 

Police Committee — Alderman McIvor reminded everyone that the rescheduled Police Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.

 

Administrative/Finance Committee — Alderman Poteraske advised that the next Administrative and Finance Committee Meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. in the upstairs conference room.

 

 

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 Marchese and seconded by Alderman McIvor to approve by Omnibus Vote the following items on the Consent Agenda:

 

A.     RESOLUTION NO. R-36-10              CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 2011 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY PICK UP FROM MORROW BROTHERS FORD INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,329.00

 

B.           RESOLUTION NO. R-37-10              CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 2011 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY PICK UP FROM MORROW BROTHERS FORD INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,799.00

 

C.          RESOLUTION NO. R-38-10              CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONTRACT WITH PERRY LABORATORIES FOR THE 2010 CHEMICAL/RADIOLOGICAL/LT2 WATER SAMPLING PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,035.00

 

D.          RESOLUTION NO. R-39-10              CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM D. RYAN TREE & LANDSCAPE LLC FOR HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVALS AND STUMP GRINDING AT A PER UNIT COST NOT TO EXCEED A TOTAL OF $10,000.00

 

E.           RESOLUTION NO. R-40-10              CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (2010 GENERAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $533,043.90 FOR A PERIOD FROM MAY 1, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011)

 

F.           ORDINANCE NO. O-15-10               CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIATION TO THE DARIEN ZONING ORDINANCE (PZC 2010-04:  451 PLAINFIELD ROAD, SPORTSPLEX)

 

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.  


 

17.       QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — GENERAL

 

At the request of Darien Lions Club Parade Chairman, Dennis Kuczynski, Alderman Marchese reminded the Council Members to submit their applications for participation in the Independence Day parade. 

 

Ed Littman of 6628 S. Richmond requested the city assist with the cost of sidewalk installation in front of his next door neighbor’s property.  Mr. Littman does not object to paying for the sidewalk in front of his own home.  Mr. Littman provided a review of the area, and the reasons for his request. 

 

Director Gombac reviewed the current practices of the city in regards to installation of sidewalks.  Director Gombac will attempt to contact the owner of property located next to Mr. Littman to determine if there is a desire to have sidewalk installed at a cost of $1500.  If necessary, the city could offer to enter into an agreement which will allow a payment plan for the sidewalk installation.

 

Mayor Weaver recommended the current practices be followed. 

 

Alderman McIvor pointed out that Mr. Littman does have the option to pay for just the sidewalk in front of his own home, and that hopefully, in the future, his neighbor will follow suit.

 

Director Gombac explained that in order for the project to remain on schedule, Mr. Littman needs to make a decision. 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

It was moved by Alderman Galan and seconded by Alderman Gattuso to adjourn to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Collective Bargaining, Section 2(C)(2) of the Open Meetings Act at 8:20 P.M.  No action will take place as a result of these discussions.

 

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

 

                                    Nays:   None

 

                                 Absent:   None

 

                                                Results:  Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0

                                                MOTION DULY CARRIED

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT

 

It was moved by Alderman Galan and seconded by Alderman Schauer to adjourn into open session.

 

                           REVERSE ROLL CALL - MOTION DULY CARRIED

 

The Executive Session meeting adjourned at 8:51 P.M.

 

18.       ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

VIA VOICE VOTE – MOTION DULY CARRIED

 

The City Council meeting finally adjourned at 8:51 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  06-07-10.

Minutes of  06-07-10 CCM