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Minutes - July 16, 2001A WORK SESSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER
AT 7:10 P.M. BY MAYOR CARMEN SOLDATO FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING
ITEMS ON THE JULY 16, 2001 AGENDA WITH THE CITY COUNCIL. THE WORKSHOP
SESSION ADJOURNED AT 7:20 P.M.
Joanne F. Coleman,
City Clerk Arthur Donner, Treasurer John B. Murphey, City
Attorney Rick O. Curneal, City
Administrator Edward Musial, Chief
of Police JoEllen Charlton,
Director of Community Development Barbara Richards,
Director of Finance & Administration Robert Rodgers, Asst.
Director of Public Works 4. DECLARATION OF
A QUORUM - There being six Aldermen present, Mayor Soldato declared
a quorum. 5. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES - July 2, 2001 It was moved by Alderman
Cotten and seconded by Alderman Hagen to approve the Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of July 2, 2001 as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl,
Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Tikalsky, Weaver MOTION DULY CARRIED 6. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS Alderman Biehl stated
that he was contacted by Tammy Hollendonner, 7117 Crest Road.
She was concerned about the cleanliness of the Wendy's site and
the overgrown weeds surrounding the concrete street signs on Crest
Road between 67th Street and Janet Avenue. Alderman Biehl was
also contacted by Jack Morge, 7112 Crest Road, who was concerned
about placement of gravel alongside the roadways. He said that
Public Works would schedule placement of the gravel after the
street rehab project was completed and that they would also clean
out the area behind Crest Road and Sunrise Avenue. Mr. Morge had
inquired about the status of bond sales for flood relief funding;
Alderman Biehl stated that Administrator Curneal had informed
him that Mayor Soldato had contacted County Board Member Schillerstrom.
Mayor Soldato stated that the bonds were on Mr. Schillerstrom's
desk awaiting action. Clerk Coleman received
a letter from Olivia Fleetwood, 7113 Clarendon Hills Road, who
was in favor of DarienFest. Ms. Fleetwood wrote "...Go ahead
shoot the works for DarienFest. I am 98 years of age and with
you 100%. I never complained once...Just leave a peek hole so
I can see the people with people...Make all the noise you want." Administrator Curneal
reported on behalf of Alderman Durkin that Lisa Ziomek, 1433 77th
Street, was concerned about dust from the Sievers development
on Plainfield Road, which was reported to Community Development. 7. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor
Soldato... ... mentioned that
he and Alderman Cotten had sent a letter to residents in Ward
Six regarding roadwork to be completed. He said that numerous
emails were received, which thanked Council for moving forward
on the project. ... stated that there
would be an Executive Session to review litigation and personnel
with no action to be taken. 8. CITY CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Coleman... ... invited everyone
for Coffee with Mayor Soldato on Saturday, July 21, from 9:00-10:00
A.M. in the Darien City Hall Council Chambers. ... stated that the
Environmental Committee meeting scheduled for July 18th and the
Cable Commission meeting scheduled for July 19th were cancelled
due to a lack of Agenda items. ... noted that a letter
was sent to residents that surround the Darien Community Park
regarding DarienFest and that a meeting was scheduled for August
7th at 6:00 P.M. in the Upstairs Conference Room at City Hall. 9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S
REPORT Administrator Curneal
stated that he previously reported that notification was received
from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) that for
the sixth consecutive year, the City was awarded the Certificate
of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. He said
that less than ten percent of local governments within Illinois
receive the award. He presented the "Award of Financial Reporting
Achievement" to Treasurer Donner; and the "Certificate
of Achievement" plaque to Director Richards. 10. DEPARTMENT HEAD
REPORT Community Development
Director JoEllen Charlton ... ... updated Council
regarding the Sievers Development on Plainfield Road. She said
that residents have complained about dust from the project and
that inspectors were sent to the site, that Sievers Development
was doing a reasonable job with dust control and that resident
tolerance was intense. She stated that some communities had adopted
ordinances for dust control and she had requested information
from them. ... stated the recently
mailed Darien Data included an insert that discussed the updated
Darien Comprehensive Plan. She commented that City Hall had received
numerous calls regarding the insert. ... spoke about the
pre-application review process with developers, which tailored
a plan of action for each individual project. She noted that Community
Development would compose a checklist to assist all developers. ... received a voicemail
from the Village of Woodridge that stated notices, with a public
hearing information, were being mailed to residents in regard
to the Gallagher & Henry project on Woodward Avenue. She said
the public hearing date was August 6, 2001 but did was unsure
of the time or location. Mayor Soldato asked Director Charlton
to keep Darien residents informed; she replied that when all information
was received, a mailing would be done. 11. TREASURER'S REPORT A. WARRANT NUMBER
01-02-06 It was moved by Alderman
Hagen and seconded by Alderman Tikalsky to approve payment of
Warrant Number 01-02-06 in the amount of $64,478.86 from the General
Fund; $4,736.19 from the Darien Area Dispatch Fund; $225.00 from
the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund; $1,235.97 from the Special Service Area
Tax Fund; $9,141.16 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund; $180,342.52
from the Water Operations Fund; $161,274.59 from the General Fund
Payroll for the period ending 07/12/01; $17,013.08 from the Water
Fund Payroll for the period ending 07/12/01; $23,194.37 from the
D.A.D.C. Fund payroll for the period ending 07/12/01; for a total
to be approved of $461,641.74. Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl,
Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Tikalsky Weaver MOTION DULY CARRIED B. MONTHLY REPORT
- JUNE 2001 City Treasurer Donner
reviewed all sources of revenue and expenditures for the month
of June with the following year-to-date fund balances: General
Fund $3,959,256; Water Fund $75,609; MFT Fund $918,808; Darien
Towne Centre Sales Tax Fund $278,365; and Hotel/Motel Tax Fund
$51,208. 12. STANDING COMMITTEE
REPORTS Administrative/Finance
Committee - Chairman Weaver submitted, for the record, Minutes
from the Meeting of June 25, 2001. She announced that there would
be a short Meeting on August 6th at 6:45 P.M. Planning/Development
Committee - No Report. Public Works Water/Streets
Committee - Chairman Biehl announced that the meeting scheduled
for June 25th was rescheduled to August 6th at 6:30 P.M. He commented
that he would like Item B on the Consent Agenda moved to New Business
for discussion. 13. QUESTIONS AND
COMMENTS - AGENDA RELATED There were no questions
or comments from either the audience or the Council. 14. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business
to come before the City Council 15. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Soldato noted
that Consent Agenda Item B was moved to New Business as Item B. It was moved by Alderman
Tikalsky and seconded by Alderman Weaver to approve by Omnibus
vote the following items on the Consent Agenda: A. CONSIDERATION OF
A MOTION TO APPROVE SEPTEMBER 7, 8 AND 9 AS DATES FOR THE DARIEN
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOLD THE DARIEN FEST 2001 CELEBRATION B. CONSIDERATION OF
A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROVISION OF POLICE PROTECTION FOR THE
DARIEN FEST 2001 CELEBRATION C. CONSIDERATION OF
A MOTION TO GRANT A WAIVER OF THE $50.00 A DAY FEE FOR THE TEMPORARY
LIQUOR LICENSE D. CONSIDERATION OF
A MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF 117 74th STREET E. ORDINANCE NO. O-31-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4 CHAPTER 1 OF THE CITY CODE OF DARIEN
(BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS) Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl,
Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Tikalsky Weaver MOTION DULY CARRIED 16. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF
A MOTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR MOWING AND TURF MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FOR 75TH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH ACRES GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF
$20,551.50 It was moved by Alderman
Weaver and seconded by Alderman Marchese to approve the contract
for mowing and turf maintenance services for 75th Street right-of-way
with Acres Group in the amount of $20,551.50, as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl,
Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Tikalsky Weaver MOTION DULY CARRIED B. CONSIDERATION OF
A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CLOSURE OF CLARENDON HILLS ROAD FROM PLAINFIELD
ROAD TO 71st STREET FROM NOON ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, UNTIL
5:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 (WITH MAINTENANCE OF LANE
FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES), TENNESSEE AVENUE AND 72nd STREET TO BENTLEY
TO BE CLOSED EXCEPT FOR LOCAL TRAFFIC It was moved by Alderman
Cotten and seconded by Alderman Biehl to approve the closure of
Clarendon Hills Road from Plainfield Road to 71st Street from
Noon on Thursday, September 6, until 5:00 P.M. on Monday, September
10, 2001 (with maintenance of lane for emergency vehicles), and
Tennessee Avenue and 72nd Street to Bentley to be closed except
for Local Traffic. Alderman Biehl wanted
designation made that no parking would be allowed on the north
side of 71st Street from Clarendon Hills Road to the west end
of Darien Community Park and that there would be no parking on
both sides of Clarendon Hills Road from 71st Street to 69th Street.
He asked that this language be included for Council consideration. Alderman Hagen expressed
concern because the re-paving of Clarendon Hills Road would be
done prior to DarienFest. Discussion ensued about possible damage
to the street, it was stated that if damage occurred whomever
caused the damage would be responsible for the repair. MOTION TO AMEND Alderman Biehl motioned
and Alderman Cotten seconded to amend the motion by adding the
following language to the original Motion: "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, and No Parking
on the East Side of Bentley Avenue from 71st Street to 72nd Street." There was a call for
the question on the amendment. Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl,
Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Tikalsky Weaver AMENDING MOTION CARRIED There was a call for
the question on the original motion as amended. Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl,
Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Tikalsky Weaver MOTION APPROVED AS
AMENDED 17. QUESTIONS, COMMENTS
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS - GENERAL Alderman Marchese,
on behalf of the Darien Lions Club and Chairman Ray Littmann,
thanked the City of Darien, its officials, Mayor and Administrator
for financial support for the 4th of July Parade. He also thanked
Public Works and Police Departments for their assistance. Mayor Soldato asked
Council to respond to Administrator Curneal's survey of proposed
dates for a Goal Setting Session. Eugene Ziomek, 1433
77th Street, addressed Council and expressed concern about the
dust generated by the Sievers project on Plainfield Road. He also
inquired about electrical lines, which were not located on the
development or property line. Director Charlton responded that
the developer was watering the site for dust control and that
Community Development would continue to monitor the site. Mayor
Soldato asked Mr. Ziomek to drop off his Plat of Survey so a determination
could be made about the utility easement for placement of the
electrical lines. 18. EXECUTIVE
SESSION - LITIGATION, SECTION 2(c)(1), AND PERSONNEL, SECTION
2(c)(1), OF PUBLIC ACT 88-261 It was moved by Alderman
Cotten and seconded by Alderman Tikalsky to adjourn into Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing Litigation, Section 2(c)(1),
and Personnel, Section 2(c)(1), of Public Act 88-261, with no
action to be taken. Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl,
Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Tikalsky, Weaver MOTION DULY CARRIED 20. ADJOURNMENT There being no further
business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Alderman
Cotten and seconded by Alderman Tikalsky to adjourn. VIVA VOCE VOTE - MOTION
DULY CARRIED
Mayor ________________________________ City Clerk JFC/jr All supporting documentation
and report originals of these minutes are on file in the Office
of the City Clerk under File Number 07-16-01. Minutes of 07/16/01
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