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Minutes - April 21, 2003A WORK SESSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. BY MAYOR CARMEN D. SOLDATO FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING ITEMS ON THE APRIL 21, 2003 AGENDA WITH THE CITY COUNCIL. THE SESSION ADJOURNED AT 7:25 P.M. Minutes
of the Regular Meeting 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 Carmen D. Soldato. 2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor
Soldato led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3.
ROLL CALL — The Roll Call of Aldermen by City Clerk Coleman
was as follows: 5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — April 7, 2003 It
was moved by Alderman Poteraske and seconded by Alderman Tikalsky to approve
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2003, as presented. Alderman Biehl stated that Item C under New Business, paragraph three after "Motion Tabled" should read:" Alderman Hagen stated he would survey the committee" Mayor
Soldato said it would be noted. Roll
Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver
MOTION
DULY CARRIED 6.
RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS Alderman
Biehl corresponded with Alderman
Biehl updated Council regarding the Marion Hills Stormwater Project; he
stated that Phase II on Crest Road north of Plainfield would start soon
and that additional grading would be done in the Dale Basin. He noted
that a meeting with the Park District needed to be scheduled to arrange
final details for the Darien Community Park site. Alderman
Marchese received email messages from Alderman
Poteraske was contacted by Stella Jozwik, McAdam Road, who collected sufficient
signatures on a petition that requested placement of a streetlight at
the intersection of Wilcox Avenue and McAdam Road. Alderman
Cotten received an email from Patricia Ursic, Meadow Court, in regard
to a leash law for cats. 7.
MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor
Soldato read the Proclamation and proclaimed May 1-31, 2003 as "Older
Americans Month". He urged residents to recognize the importance
of older Americans who through their lives appreciate our community and
contribute to making Darien a better place to live. Fr. Roger Bonneau
accepted the Proclamation on behalf of Carmelite Carefree Village. He
thanked Council for the Proclamation; spoke about the Carefree residents;
and announced that the Village would celebrate its 25th Anniversary in
February 2004. Mayor
Soldato asked Council for their approval of New Business Item D, which
included the appointment of Bryon Vana as Administrator, Robert Pavelchik
as Police Chief, Gregory Dreyer as Director of Community Development,
and Robert Mengarelli & Robert Rodgers as Assistant Directors of Public
Works. 8.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT Clerk
Coleman 9.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Administrator
Vana 11.
TREASURER'S REPORT A.
WARRANT NUMBER 02-03-24 It
was moved by Alderman Biehl and seconded by Alderman Marchese to approve
payment of Warrant Number 02-03-24 in the amount of $47,328.65 from General
Fund; $13,175.40 from Motor Fuel Tax Fund; $185,268.43 from Darien Towne
Center Fund; $103,893.96 from Water Fund; $2,447.35 from Darien Area Dispatch
Fund; $167,575.67 from General Fund Payroll for the period ending 04/03/03;
$16,480.13 from Water Fund Payroll for the period ending 04/03/03; $23,411.94
from D.A.D.C. Fund Payroll for the period ending 04/03/03; for a total
to be approved of $559,581.53. Roll
Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver
MOTION
DULY CARRIED B.
TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT — MARCH 2003 City
Treasurer Donner reviewed all sources of revenue and expenditures for
the month of March 2003 with the following year-to-date fund balance:
General Fund $1,226,238; Water Fund $900,097; Motor Fuel Tax Fund $840,623;
Darien Towne Centre Sales Tax Fund $505,941; and Hotel/Motel Tax Fund
$61,707. 12.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Administrative/Finance
Committee ó No report. Planning/Development
Committee ó Chairman Hagen noted that the Committee would meet
on April 28th at 6:30 P.M. Public
Works Water/Streets Committee ó No report. 13.
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS — AGENDA RELATED There
were no Questions and Comments to come before the City Council. 14.
OLD BUSINESS A.
CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO REMOVE FROM TABLE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
A VARIATION TO THE DARIEN ZONING ORDINANCE (PZC 2003-03: 201 Janet Avenue) It
was moved by Alderman Cotten and seconded by Alderman Weaver to Remove
from the Table an Ordinance Approving a Variation to the Darien Zoning
Ordinance (PZC 2003-03: 201 Janet Avenue). Roll
Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver
MOTION
DULY CARRIED B.
CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIATION
TO THE DARIEN ZONING ORDINANCE (PZC 2003-03: 201 Janet Avenue) It
was moved by Alderman Hagen and seconded by Alderman Biehl to approve ORDINANCE
NO. O-20-03 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIATION TO THE DARIEN ZONING ORDINANCE
(PZC 2003-03: 201 Janet Avenue) as
presented. Roll
Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver
MOTION
DULY CARRIED 15.
CONSENT AGENDA Mayor
Soldato noted that New Business Items A, D, and G had been moved to the
Consent Agenda as Items H, I, and J. It
was moved by Alderman Tikalsky and seconded by Alderman Hagen to approve
by Omnibus Vote the following items on the Consent Agenda: A.
RESOLUTION NO. R-11-03 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERN-MENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DARIEN
AND THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE FOR MOWING ALONG COUNTY ROAD AND RIGHTS OF WAY B.
RESOLUTION NO. R-12-03 A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (2003 Street Program)
D.
CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH J. CONGDON SEWER
& WATER TO EXTEND THE WATER MAIN FROM LEONARD TO 87TH STREET AT SOUTH
FRONTAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,362.00 F.
RESOLUTION NO. R-13-03 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WOLF & COMPANY LLP AND THE CITY OF DARIEN (Annual
Audit for the Fiscal Year 2003) G.
CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO GRANT A WAIVER OF THE RAFFLE LICENSE BOND
REQUIREMENT FOR THE DARIEN YOUTH CLUB H.
ORDINANCE NO. O-19-03 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3, LIQUOR
CONTROL REGULATIONS OF THE DARIEN CITY CODE SECTION 3-3-7-2(B) I.
RESOLUTION NO. R-15-03 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS SUBJECT
TO MAINTENANCE (Windmere Court Subdivision) Roll
Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver
MOTION
DULY CARRIED 16.
NEW BUSINESS A.
OATH OF OFFICE — MAYOR, CITY CLERK, CITY TREASURER AND ALDERMAN WARD
3 Mayor
Soldato turned the meeting over to City Attorney Judith Kolman, who administered
the Oath of Office to the reelected City Clerk, Joanne F. Coleman. City
Clerk Coleman administered the Oath of Office to Carmen D. Soldato, Mayor;
Kevin P. Monaghan, Treasurer; and John F. Poteraske, Jr., Alderman Ward
3. They received congratulations from the City Council, and a standing
ovation from the audience. Mayor
Soldato thanked everyone for their support. B.
CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION COMMENDING ARTHUR P.
DONNER FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF DARIEN, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Mayor
Soldato read the Resolution, which honored Art Donner for his service
to the City of Darien. RESOLUTION
NO. R-14-03 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING ARTHUR P. DONNER FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS
TO THE CITY OF DARIEN, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS as presented. Roll
Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Hagen, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver,
Soldato, Coleman, Monaghan, Murphey, Vana MOTION
DULY CARRIED Art
Donner received a round of applause from everyone. He thanked Accountant
Barbara Richards for her dedication and all of Council and Staff. C.
CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A THREE-YEAR LEASE WITH FORD MOTOR
CREDIT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF POLICE SQUAD CARS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT It
was moved by Alderman Weaver and seconded by Alderman Marchese to Approve
a Three-Year Lease with Ford Motor Credit for the Acquisition of Police
Squad Cars and Related Equipment as presented. Alderman
Hagen asked Chief Pavelchik if the lease included installation of all
equipment; Chief Pavelchik affirmed. Alderman Hagen expressed concern
about what could occur after the three-year leasing period expired; Alderman
Weaver responded that the Committee considered all of the options regarding
the fleet and the Committee felt that the City would benefit from the
lease agreement. Chief Pavelchik stated that not all squads accumulate
the same mileage per year and that there would be an annual cost savings. Roll
Call: Ayes: Biehl, Cotten, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver MOTION DULY CARRIED D.
APPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS: BRYON VANA, CITY ADMINISTRATOR; ROBERT
PAVELCHIK, POLICE CHIEF; GREGORY DREYER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT;
ROBERT MENGARELLI & ROBERT RODGERS, ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF PUBLIC
WORKS It
was moved by Alderman Tikalsky and seconded by Alderman Poteraske to Appointment
of Department Heads Bryon Vana, City Administrator; Robert Pavelchik,
Police Chief; Gregory Dreyer, Director of Community Development; Robert
Mengarelli & Robert Rodgers, Assistant Directors of Public Works as
presented. Alderman
Cotten reiterated his feelings that the City did not thoroughly investigate
for qualified personnel for the positions of Administrator and Police
Chief; he did not dispute their qualifications. Alderman
Poteraske felt that the City possessed an excellent Staff and that the
City was very fortunate. Alderman
Marchese commented that there was an abundance of growth in communication
amongst Staff and Council and that there was an increase in morale within
the past year. Alderman
Hagen commented that he disagreed with the process utilized for the appointment
of the Chief of Police, not the person. He was concerned about appointment
of department heads who were employed by the City for less than one year. Alderman
Weaver complimented Robert Mengarelli and Robert Rodgers for their long
term dedication to the City. Mayor
Soldato commented that this was the first time that the Assistant Directors
of Public Works were appointed; he also complimented their work ethics.
Mayor Soldato stated that Council interviewed Administrator Vana and agreed
to hire him. Roll
Call: Ayes: Biehl, Marchese, Poteraske, Tikalsky, Weaver MOTION
DULY CARRIED Clerk
Coleman administered the Oath of Office to Administrator Vana, Chief Pavelchik,
and Assistant Directors Mengarelli and Rodgers. They received congratulations
from the City Council and a resounding round of applause from the audience. 17.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — GENERAL Alderman
Poteraske announced that the DuPage County Department of Transportation
was sponsoring an Open House in regard to the Clarendon Hills Bikeway
Project. The Open House was scheduled for April 24th from 6:30-8:00 P.M.
at the Darien Sportsplex. 18.
ADJOURNMENT There
being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved
by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Biehl to adjourn. VIA
VOICE VOTE — MOTION DULY CARRIED The
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