It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman McIvor at 6:30 P.M. to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Litigation as prescribed by Section 2(c)(11) and Personnel as prescribed by Section 2(c)(1) of Public Act 88-261.

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

Nays: None

Absent: Durkin

Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1 MOTION DULY CARRIED

It was moved by Alderman McIvor and seconded by Alderman Marchese at 7:05 P.M. to move into Open Session.

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

Nays: None

Absent: Durkin

Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1 MOTION DULY CARRIED

Minutes of the Regular Meeting

of the City Council of the

CITY OF DARIEN

JUNE 19, 2006

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 Carolyn A. Gattuso John F. Poteraske, Jr. Joseph A. Marchese Kathleen Moesle Weaver

Absent: William R. Durkin

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

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

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 5, 2006

It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Marchese to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 5, 2006, as presented.

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

Nays: None

Absent: Durkin

Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1 MOTION DULY CARRIED

6. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS

Alderman Marchese: * conversed with George Hoganson, Creekside Drive resident, regarding a deep hole and activity in the wooded area behind his residence. Alderman Marchese said that Mr. Hoganson sent an email, which he forwarded to Director Gombac and Chief Pavelchik; he indicated that the hole had been filled and that the police were watching the area for unusual activity. * spoke with Marilyn Christensen and Anita Simester in regard to the noise level from Carriage Greens between 12:00 and 6:00 P.M. on Saturdays and Sundays due to the outdoor pavilion and live band.

Alderman McIvor received email from the resident at 7548 Exton Street; they were concerned about the street/alley behind the bank and Steak ‘N Shake because there was no sidewalk. Mayor Weaver indicated that Director Gombac had discussed this and other issues with the manager of Steak ‘N Shake.

Mayor Weaver: * spoke about an email that Alderman Durkin forwarded to her. The email was from Braja Mandal and was in opposition to Mr. Keporos request for rezoning of Chapman Court Lots 16 and 17; the item was scheduled for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Weaver said that she received an email from Mona Stone, Chapman Court Homeowners Association representative, in opposition of the same issue. * met with the following residents at ‘Coffee with the Mayor’ on June 17th at Carefree Village: Dr. Anna Stefaniak, 6729 Clarendon Hills Road, who was concerned about the intersection of 68th Street & Clarendon Hills Road; and Mr. & Mrs. John Radakovitz of Waterfall Glen who inquired about the status of the development on the Sokol property.

7. MAYOR’S REPORT

A. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PLAQUE – JIM SIAPKARIS

Mayor Weaver turned the meeting over to Deputy Chief Skala for the presentation of a service plaque in memory of Jim Siapkaris. Deputy Chief Skala invited Michele Siapkaris and son, Niko, to come forward in order to present the plaque to them. He spoke about Jim Siapkaris’ service with the Darien Police Department as an auxiliary officer and as a dispatcher. Deputy Chief Siapkaris presented Michele Siapkaris with a Certificate of Appreciation for her service to the City; she was a records clerk.

B. REAPPOINTMENTS TO FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION: CAROL GIERUT, FRANK NOVERINI

It was moved by Alderman McIvor and seconded by Alderman Marchese to approve reappointment of Carol Gierut and Frank Noverini to Fire and Police Commission, as presented.

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

Nays: None

Absent: Durkin

Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1 MOTION DULY CARRIED

Clerk Coleman administered the “Oath of Office” to Fire and Police Commissioners Gierut and Noverini.

8. CITY CLERK’S REPORT

Clerk Coleman…

… stated that the City Council meeting scheduled for July 3rd had been cancelled. She announced that the next Council meeting would be held on July 17th.

… noted that City offices would be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, due to the holiday.

… invited everyone to join Mayor Weaver for ‘Coffee with the Mayor’ on Saturday, July 15th, from 9:00 until 10:00 A.M. at City Hall in the Council Chambers.

9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – No Report.

10. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT

Community Development/Public Works Director Daniel Gombac…

… noted that the construction of the City’s sidewalk and curb & gutter removal / replacement program began on June 19th. He indicated that approximately 100 residents agreed to partake in the program by having their concrete apron / curb & gutter / driveways replaced. He reminded residents that the cutoff date for participation with the concrete program was July 17, 2006; they were encouraged to contact City Hall at 852-5000 Extension 223.

… spoke about the Water Tower project adjacent to Plainfield Road. He said that the overhead utility portion of the project was nearing completion; the contracts for the project had been signed and returned by Chicago Bridge and Iron; a pre-construction meeting was tentatively scheduled for the week of June 26th.

… commented that the storm sewer project on Laurel Lane was recently completed and that restoration was underway.

… stated that the Public Works Department started the Janet Avenue ditch maintenance program; they would replace deteriorated culvert pipe, which would include re-profiling of the ditches adjacent to Janet Avenue from Clarendon Hills Road to Route 83.

… informed residents that there was a disease caused by the Ash Bore Beatle that could affect over 110 million ash trees in Illinois; he said that the disease was hard to detect; he suggested that if residents had questions that they should contact the Morton Arboretum at 630) 719-2424.

… reminded residents that brush pickup was scheduled for the week of June 26-29.

Alderman McIvor commented that there was more trash on the streets after pickup by Arc Disposal; she said that pickup times had changed and that garbage often sat at the curbside all day. She requested staff to investigate and contact Arc regarding the debris.

Alderman Poteraske spoke about replacement of a fire hydrant on Exner Road near Holly Avenue.

Alderman McIvor inquired if the City received a response to the letter sent to Steak ‘N Shake. Director Gombac responded that he followed up with the area district manager and that they would address all of the issues by June 30, 2006.

11. TREASURER'S REPORT

A. WARRANT NUMBER 06-07-04

It was moved by Alderman Poteraske and seconded by Alderman Biehl to approve payment of Warrant Number 06-07-04 in the amount of $63,793.80 from the General Fund; $107,071.76 from the Water Fund; $46.50 from the S.S.A. Tax Fund; $9,964.17 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund; $1,384.14 from the Water Depreciation Fund; $521.28 from the Darien Area Dispatch Center Fund; $243,616.05 from the General Fund Payroll for the period ending 06/08/06; $28,061.64 from the Water Fund Payroll for the period ending 06/08/06; $30,185.90 from the D.A.D.C. Payroll for the period ending 06/08/06; for a total to be approved of $484,645.24.

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

Nays: None

Absent: Durkin

Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1 MOTION DULY CARRIED

B. TREASURER’S MONTHLY REPORT – MAY 2006

City Treasurer Monaghan reviewed all sources of revenue and expenditures for the month of May 2006 with the following year-to-date fund balances: General Fund $5,915,960; Water Fund $327,006; and Motor Fuel Tax Fund $240,985.

12. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Administrative/Finance Committee — Chairman Weaver submitted, for the record, Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on May 22, 2006 and the Special Meeting held on May 30, 2006.

Planning/Development Committee — Chairman Poteraske announced that the Committee would meet on Monday, June 26th, at 6:30 P.M.

Public Works Water/Streets Committee — Chairman Biehl stated that the meeting scheduled for June 28th had been cancelled. He announced that the Committee would meet on Monday, July 17th, at 6:45 P.M.

13. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS — AGENDA RELATED

Mayor Weaver indicated that New Business Items A, B, and C had been moved to the Consent Agenda as Items O, P, and Q respectively. She stated that New Business Item D on the Agenda would become New Business Items A and B.

14. OLD BUSINESS

There was no Old Business to come before the City Council.

15. CONSENT AGENDA

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

A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE SEPTEMBER 8, 9, AND 10 AS DATES FOR THE DARIEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOLD THE DARIENFEST 2006 CELEBRATION

B. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CLOSURE OF ROADS TO ACCOMMODATE ASTRO AMUSEMENT CO. / DARIENFEST, INCLUDING CLARENDON HILLS ROAD FROM PLAINFIELD ROAD TO 71st STREET FROM NOON ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, UNTIL 5:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 (WITH MAINTENANCE OF LANE FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES); TENNESSEE AVENUE AND 72nd STREET TO BENTLEY TO BE CLOSED EXCEPT FOR LOCAL TRAFFIC; NO PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 71st STREET FROM CLARENDON HILLS ROAD TO THE WEST END OF DARIEN COMMUNITY PARK; NO PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF CLARENDON HILLS ROAD FROM 71st STREET TO 69th STREET; NO PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF BENTLEY AVENUE FROM 71st STREET TO 72nd STREET; AND PARKING ON ONE SIDE OF ROGER ROAD

C. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROVISION OF POLICE PROTECTION FOR THE DARIENFEST 2006 CELEBRATION

D. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION GRANTING A WAIVER OF THE $50.00 A DAY FEE FOR THE TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE – DARIENFEST

E. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A KUBOTA MODEL ZD21-F ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER FROM MARTIN IMPLEMENT SALES IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,651.00

F. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION TO RELEASING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES THAT NO LONGER REQUIRE CONFIDENTIALITY

G. RESOLUTION NO. R-29-06 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DARIEN AND GOVERNMENT PAYMENT SERVICE, INC.

H. ORDINANCE NO. O-25-06 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DARIEN (VEHICLES)

I. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL DUES PAYMENT FOR DARIEN POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION WITH THE DUPAGE METROPOLITAN ENFORCEMENT GROUP (DUMEG). THE AMOUNT OF THIS EXPENDITURE IS NOT TO EXCEED $20,800.00

J. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF SQUAD CAR MOBILE 2-WAY RADIOS. THE EXPENDITURE IS NOT TO EXCEED $9,279.00

K. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE TRUCK SCALES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,160.00

L. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE TO PERSONNEL STRATEGIES FOR THE PROMOTIONAL TESTING SERVICES OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00

M. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS FOR A RICOH AFICIO 3045SPF W/LCT COPIER FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENTS COPY MACHINE IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,491.00

N. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO SUPPORT THE DUPAGE SENIOR CITIZEN’S COUNCIL IN THE REQUESTED AMOUNT OF $14,240.00

O. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF $7,000.00 TO CONTINUE PROVIDING FIREWORKS FOR RESIDENTS ON THE FOURTH OF JULY IN COORDINATION WITH THE VILLAGE OF WOODRIDGE AND THE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE

P. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (2006 STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $364,650.00)

Q. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO CENTRAL BLACKTOP, INC. IN AN AMOUNT OF $1,056,712.80 FOR THE 2006 STREET REHAB PROGRAM

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

Nays: None

Absent: Durkin

Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1 MOTION DULY CARRIED

16. NEW BUSINESS

A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER FOR SERVICES AS BOND COUNCIL FOR THE BOND ISSUE WITH CHAPMAN AND CUTLER

It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Biehl to authorize the Mayor to sign an Engagement Letter for Services as Bond Council for the Bond Issue with Chapman and Cutler, as presented.

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

Nays: None

Absent: Durkin

Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1 MOTION DULY CARRIED

B. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,900,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER BONDS

It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Gattuso to approve

ORDINANCE NO. O-26-06 ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,900,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER BONDS as presented. Attorney Murphey briefly reviewed the Bond Issue, which was due to the proposed improvement of the Water Tower adjacent to Plainfield Road. He indicated that the City had good financial status; the bond would be for 4.25% over twenty (20) years. He said that the City would annually abate taxes due to on-going Water Revenue; the bond closing was scheduled for July 13, 2006. Administrator Vana noted that water rates would not increase due to the bond.

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

Nays: None

Absent: Durkin

Results: Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1 MOTION DULY CARRIED

17. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — GENERAL

Alderman Marchese: * invited everyone to the Lions Club Parade on the Fourth of July. * extended condolences to the family of Al Borowiak. * commented that the Darien Historical Society would hold an Ice Cream Social on June 21st at Darien Community Park. * noted that Alderman Poteraske recently retired as a Board Member from the Darien Historical Society.

Alderman Poteraske stated that VFW Post 2838 agreed to work with JoAnn DiNello with collections for the ‘We Care’ program. He said that if anyone wanted to make a donation, they could send it to the Post at P.O. Box 2444 or call 654-9674.

Mayor Weaver commented that Mary Kies retired from the Darien Historical Society. Alderman Poteraske said that Ms. Kies was with the Society for nineteen years and that she would be missed.

Alderman McIvor commented that there was a power outage that lasted 2-1/2 hour on Saturday, June 17th; she said that it was due to a cable fault. She stated that the City needed to keep on top of ComEd’s maintenance. Alderman Poteraske noted that there had been seven (7) outages in the past four weeks. Mayor Weaver indicated that ComEd would be at the July 17th Council meeting.

Alderman McIvor reported vandalism to playground equipment in the park located at Beller & Ailsworth Drive. Neal Christenson, 8525 Creekside, spoke about Carriage Greens and that his residence was near the 13th Fairway. He said that in the last 20 years they have had minor issues but never complained and contributed that to living near the golf course. He asked if the City could contact Carriage Greens in order to turn the volume down on the live bands. Mayor Weaver responded that the City would address the issues because Carriage Greens was conducting non-permitted uses.

18. ADJOURNMENT

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

VIA VOICE VOTE – MOTION DULY CARRIED

The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:23 P.M.

Mayor ________________________________ City Clerk jr All supporting documentation and report originals of these minutes are on file in the Office of the City Clerk under File Number 06-19-06.

Minutes of 06-19-06 CCM June 19, 2006