A WORK SESSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. BY MAYOR WEAVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING ITEMS ON THE OCTOBER 2, 2006 AGENDA WITH THE CITY COUNCIL. THE SESSION ADJOURNED AT 7:10 P.M.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting

of the City Council of the

CITY OF DARIEN

OCTOBER 2, 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 William R. Durkin John F. Poteraske, Jr. Carolyn A. Gattuso Kathleen Moesle Weaver Joseph A. Marchese

Also in Attendance: Kathleen Moesle Weaver, Mayor Joanne F. Coleman, City Clerk Kevin P. Monaghan, City Treasurer Bryon D. Vana, City Administrator Robert Pavelchik, Chief of Police Daniel Gombac, Director of Community Development/Public Works

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

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 18, 2006

It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Biehl to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 18, 2006, as presented.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED

6. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS

Mayor Weaver indicated that she had the pleasure of visiting with Cub Scout Pack 36 and Girl Scout Troop 269 and giving them an overview of local government on Saturday, September 23rd. She thanked Administrative Assistant Coren for his valuable assistance. On September 29th, she attended Political Science Teacher Kathy Lencine’s class at Hinsdale South High School; she and the class spoke about local government.

7. MAYOR’S REPORT

A. SWEARING IN OF AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER: MATTHEW J. HAUGHTON

Mayor Weaver administered the “Oath of Office” to Auxiliary Police Officer Matthew J. Haughton; he received congratulations from the Council and audience.

B. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO REAPPOINT CITIZEN OF THE YEAR COMMITTEE: KATHY ABBATE, JOAN GRAHAM, DEBBY HENIFF, KATHY LYONS, FRAN MAZZOLINI AND ED SAWICA

It was moved by Alderman Biehl and seconded by Alderman Poteraske to approve reappointment to Citizen of the Year Committee: Kathy Abbate, Joan Graham, Debby Heniff, Kathy Lyons, Fran Mazzolini, and Ed Sawica, as presented.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED

Clerk Coleman administered the “Oath of Office” to Committee members Kathy Abbate, Kathy Lyons, Fran Mazzolini, and Ed Sawica. They received congratulations and applause from the Council and audience.

Mayor Weaver stated that the Citizen of the Year Dinner/Dance was scheduled for March 10, 2007 at Alpine Banquets; tickets would cost $25.00 per person. She noted that a Cake & Coffee Reception would take place on February 20th after the Council meeting. She indicated that nomination forms could be picked up at City Hall, at the Library, or from the web site.

8. CITY CLERK’S REPORT

A. 2007 VEHICLE STICKER LOTTERY

Clerk Coleman stated that since 1990, due to continued conscientious budgeting, permitted non-for-profit organizations the opportunity to design and sell stickers to raise funds for their specific organization because residents were not mandated to purchase City vehicle stickers. She indicated that letters had been sent to 11 (eleven) eligible non-for-profit organizations; three (3) organizations responded that they wanted to participate in the lottery: Darien Historical Society, Darien Woman’s Club, and Darien Area Jaycees. She asked Lane Kelley, a Suburban Life Newspaper reporter, to draw the winner; the 2007 Vehicle Sticker Lottery winner was Darien Woman’s Club.

Clerk Coleman announced that October 10, 2006 was the last day for registration to vote; the General Election was scheduled for November 7th. She indicated that applications for Absentee Ballots were available at City Hall.

9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Administrator Vana…

… noted that the Fall Leaf Program began on October 2nd and would end on November 24th; the leaf pickup was free to residents. … said that the last brush pickup would occur during the week of October 23rd – 27th.

10. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT

Community Development/Public Works Director Daniel Gombac provided an update on the following items: * Concrete Removal & Replacement Project – was still in progress. A&R completed the work from Cass Avenue to Fairview Avenue between Plainfield Road & Darien Club Drive. Work began west of Cass Avenue to Lemont Road between Plainfield Road & Frontage Road and west of Manning Road to Lemont Road between Plainfield Road & 75th Street. Work to be completed included the area west of Lemont Road & south of 83rd Street and the area east of Cass Avenue and south of 75th Street. All work was expected to be completed by October 31st; restoration was ongoing. * Water Tower Project - Chicago Bridge & Iron excavated for the foundation and the concrete had been poured. Steel for the tower should arrive in December. * North Frontage Road Paving between Cass Avenue & Clarendon Hills Road – the City received numerous complaints in regard to the paving project. Staff sent correspondence to Illinois Department of Transportation regarding the City’s disappointment with the roadway construction. Director Gombac provided names and phone numbers of IDOT personnel for residents to contact: Diane O’Keefe at 847) 705-4110 and Gene Joynt at 847) 705-4300. * 50 / 50 Parkway Tree Planting Program – noted that if residents wanted to participate, they should contact Ms. Prueter at 630) 852-5000 Extension 206 prior to Friday, October 6th. The total price per tree was $295.00; the resident’s share would be $147.50. The price included tree, planting, mulch, and 1-year guarantee. * Clarendon Hills Road Bike Path – County was expected to begin the installation of the bike path between 67th Street & 75th Street shortly. He indicated that plans for the bike path were available at City Hall. * Signage – Public Works began installation of red and yellow markers on YIELD, STOP, and pedestrian crosswalk signs. * Requested residents to assist Public Works by keeping curbs & gutters, storm sewer inlets, and ditches/culverts clear of leaves.

11. TREASURER'S REPORT

A. WARRANT NUMBER 06-07-10

It was moved by Alderman Biehl and seconded by Alderman Gattuso to approve payment of Warrant Number 06-07-10 in the amount of $371,084.55 from the General Fund; $15,772.61 from the Water Fund; $4,134.97 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund; $537.31 from the Water Depreciation Fund; $1,461.28 from the Darien Area Dispatch Center; $113,395.47 from the General Fund Payroll for the period ending 09/28/06; $22,470.34 from the Water Fund Payroll for the period ending 09/28/06; $23,074.27 from the D.A.D.C. Fund Payroll for the period ending 09/28/06; for a total to be approved of $551,930.80.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Results: Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED

12. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Administrative/Finance Committee — Chairman Weaver announced that the Committee would meet on October 9th at 6:30 P.M.

Planning/Development Committee — No Report.

Public Works Water/Streets Committee — Chairman Biehl submitted, for the record, Minutes from the September 18, 2006 Rescheduled Meeting.

13. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS — AGENDA RELATED

There were no Agenda Related Questions or Comments to come before the City Council.

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 Gattuso to approve by Omnibus Vote the following items on the Consent Agenda:

A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH ELIZABETH A. LAHEY

B. ORDINANCE NO. O-38-06 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF DARIEN, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS (PZC 2006-12: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT)

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

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

Mayor Weaver announced that the Kiwanis Club was hosting a Lunch/Fashion Show fundraiser on Saturday, October 7th, beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Willowbrook Holiday Inn. Alderman Poteraske said that if anyone needed tickets that they should contact him.

Margaret Edwards thanked Council and Public Works for hanging the ‘Respect Life Week’ banners. She indicated that a Mayoral Proclamation for ‘Respect Life Week’ was normally done the first week in October at the Council meeting. She said that Administrator Vana contacted her regarding the Proclamation and indicated that there were several new aldermen who were unaware of the Proclamation. She noted that the request had been sent to the City in August. Ms. Edwards commented that if one person objected that there were many others who supported the effort and that they should also be considered. After discussion and receiving positive comments from the Alderman, Mayor Weaver indicated that the Proclamation would be on the next City Council Agenda.

Alderman Marchese reminded everyone that the Darien Lions Club would be soliciting at various intersections on October 13th and 14th for “Lions Candy Day”.

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 8:15 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 10-02-06.

Minutes of 10-02-06 CCM October 2, 2006.