A WORK SESSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. BY MAYOR WEAVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING ITEMS ON THE FEBRUARY 20, 2007 AGENDA WITH THE CITY COUNCIL. THE SESSION ADJOURNED AT 7:08 P.M.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting

of the City Council of the

CITY OF DARIEN

FEBRUARY 20, 2007

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 – January 8, 2007, Committee-of-the-Whole – February 5, 2007, City Council – February 12, 2007, Committee-of-the-Whole

It was moved by Alderman Biehl and seconded by Alderman Poteraske to approve the Minutes of the January 8, 2007 Committee-of-the-Whole, of the February 5, 2007 City Council, and of the February 12, 2007 Committee-of-the-Whole meetings, as presented.

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

Nays: None

Abstain: Gattuso

Absent: None

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

6. RECEIVING OF COMMUNICATIONS

Alderman Poteraske received numerous phone calls regarding the recent snow storm; he spoke about the poor quality of snow plowing done by DuPage County on 75th Street, Cass Avenue and Plainfield Road. Mayor Weaver agreed with Alderman Poteraske; she provided background information about previous discussions with the County for snow plowing. She suggested that the District 3 Representatives attend a Council meeting to explain their procedure.

Mayor Weaver: * received a phone call from a resident who indicated that AT&T stated that the City gave Comcast a monopoly on DSL service, which she said was untrue. Administrator Vana said that staff would follow-up and provide information to Council. * received a letter from First United Methodist Church about environmental “Global Warming and Climate Change”; the Church would be showing An Inconvenient Truth on March 4 at the Downers Grove First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Avenue. * noted that the City of Darien would be part of a Channel 11 documentary to be aired on March 6th at 7:30 P.M. & 10:00 P.M. and on March 18th at 7:00 P.M. and 9:30 P.M. entitled “THE SOUTHWEST SUBURBS: BIRTHPLACE OF CHICAGO” with Geoffrey Baer. The focus on Darien included the replica of the White House, which was built by a congressman for his wife. Alderman Poteraske asked if the documentary could be run on the City’s cable channel. * received emails about locating a theater in Darien Crossings and another about the upcoming Neighbors of Darien directory.

Alderman McIvor: * received an email from a resident who complimented the City and Public Works Department for their snow removal efforts. * attended the Cub Scout Blue and Gold Dinner on Saturday, February 17th, where she heard compliments about the recent snow plowing.

7. MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Weaver announced that New Business Items A and B had been moved to the Mayor’s Report as Items A and B; Mayor’s Report Items A and B became Items C and D, consecutively.

A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION – RONALD KIEFER, BEVERLY MEYER AND KENNETH RITZERT

It was moved by Alderman Marchese and seconded by Alderman Biehl to approve reappointment to Planning and Zoning Commission – Ronald Kiefer, Beverly Meyer and Kenneth Ritzert, 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

B. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION – ROBERT ERICKSON

It was moved by Alderman Biehl and seconded by Alderman Gattuso to approve appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission – Robert Erickson, 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 Ronald Kiefer, Beverly Meyer, Kenneth Ritzert, and Robert Erickson. They received congratulations from Council and applause from the audience.

C. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JIM SULKOWSKI AS 2007 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR IN THE CITY OF DARIEN, ILLINOIS

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

RESOLUTION NO. R-06-07 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JIM SULKOWSKI AS 2007 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR IN THE CITY OF DARIEN, ILLINOIS as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes: Biehl, Durkin, Gattuso, Marchese, McIvor, Poteraske, Weaver, Coleman, Monaghan, Murphey, Vana

Nays: None

Absent: None

Results: Ayes 11, Nays 0, Absent 0 MOTION DULY CARRIED

Mayor Weaver called Jim Sulkowski forward and presented him with a copy of the Resolution. He received congratulations from the City Council and a resounding round of applause from all those in attendance.

Jim Sulkowski thanked Council and the Citizen of the Year Committee for the nomination and privilege to be the Citizen of the Year.

Mayor Weaver announced that the Citizen of the Year Dinner/Dance would be held on March 10th at Millennium Banquets; tickets were available for $25.00 and could be purchased through Committee members or at City Hall.

D. CITIZEN OF THE YEAR COFFEE AND CAKE RECEPTION

Mayor Weaver invited everyone for Coffee and Cake Reception in the Police Training Room. She noted the Council would arrive after the meeting adjourned.

8. CITY CLERK’S REPORT

Clerk Coleman…

… announced that on February 21st, the Administrative/Finance Committee would meet at 6:30 P.M. at City Hall in the Council Chambers and the Planning and Zoning Commission would meet at 7:00 P.M. in the Police Training Room.

… commented that there would be a Referendum on the February 27th ballot for Darien Public School District 61. She encouraged everyone to vote.

… provided results from the February 8th lottery for ballot position in regard to the April 17th Consolidated Election: * Mayor: 1) Kathleen Moesle Weaver 2) Richard A. Biehl * Clerk: 1) Joanne F. Coleman 2) Janine B. Kiwiet * Treasurer: 1) Kevin P. Monaghan 2) Michael J. Coren

9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – No Report.

10. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT

Police Department Chief Robert Pavelchik…

… stated that 29 years ago on February 20th he had been sworn in as a police officer.

… thanked all residents for their cooperation during the recent snow storm.

… commented that High School District 86 in conjunction with police departments developed an up-grade to their Drivers Education Program. The enhancement involves additional presentations by local police, car insurance providers, and members of the legal community, who will provide the young drivers and their parents with latest information on laws, insurance costs, and civil / criminal responsibilities of driving. A preview was scheduled for February 28th at Hinsdale Middle School, 100 South Garfield, Hinsdale; he encouraged parents to attend. Parents were encouraged to check the Secretary of State web site for additional information: www.cybordriveillinois.com.

11. TREASURER'S REPORT

A. WARRANT NUMBER 06-07-18

It was moved by Alderman Gattuso and seconded by Alderman Biehl to approve payment of Warrant Number 06-07-18 in the amount of $63,538.29 from the General Fund; $97,121.14 from the Water Fund; $25,534.93 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund; $204,844.50 from the Water Depreciation Fund; $709.03 from the Darien Area Dispatch Center; $97,447.41 from the General Fund Payroll for the period ending 02/01/07; $21,912.30 from the Water Fund Payroll for the period ending 02/01/07; $21,703.98 from the D.A.D.C. Fund Payroll for the period ending 02/01/07; for a total to be approved of $532,811.58.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

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

B. TREASURER’S MONTHLY REPORT – JANUARY 2007

Treasurer Monaghan reviewed all sources of revenue and expenditures for the month of January 2007 with the following year-to-date fund balances: General Fund $3,294,522; Water Fund $455,869; Motor Fuel Tax Fund $234,210; and Water Depreciation Fund $3,780,369; Capital Improvement Fund $16,897.

12. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Administrative/Finance Committee — Chairman Weaver submitted, for the record, Minutes from the Meeting held on December 11, 2006. She announced that Budget Meetings were scheduled to begin on February 21st.

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

Public Works Water/Streets Committee — Chairman Biehl submitted, for the record, Minutes from the January 24, 2007 Rescheduled Meeting and the February 5, 2007 Special Meeting. He announced that the Committee would meet on February 28th at 6:30 P.M.

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

A. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO GRANT A WAIVER OF THE RAFFLE LICENSE BOND REQUIREMENT FOR ST. JOHN LUTHERAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER

B. RESOLUTION NO. R-07-07 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A DELEGATE AND AN ALTERNATE TO THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

C. ORDINANCE NO. O-02-07 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY (VEHICLES) OWNED BY THE CITY OF DARIEN

D. RESOLUTION NO. R-08-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CLARKE MOSQUITO CONTROL TO PROVIDE MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICES IN 2007 (IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,887.00)

E. RESOLUTION NO. R-09-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BEST QUALITY CLEANING TO PROVIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 (IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,945.00/MONTH)

F. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE PROPOSAL FROM SIKICH LLP FOR AUDITING SERVICES G. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,821.22 FOR THE PURCHASE OF AMMUNITION FROM SHORE GALLERY H. RESOLUTION NO. R-10-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CARPET TOWN TO COMPLETE A REHABILITATION OF CITY HALL AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT (IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $41,312.00) I. CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 37 FOOT TEMPORARY SPEED HUMP IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,219.81 TO BE PLACED IN AREAS OF THE COMMUNITY THAT WARRANT A TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICE

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

Alderman Poteraske announced that there would be a meeting at the Department of Energy regarding a nuclear fuel recycling center/reactor to be located either at Argonne National Lab or at the Morris facility. He asked that a representative from the City attend the meeting on Thursday, February 22nd, at 6:30 P.M. He indicated that the City needed to file comments regarding the proposal by April 4, 2007. Bob Rzeszutko, 1200 Alison Lane, spoke on behalf of the Citizens for Education in Darien District 61, particularly school funding. He informed everyone that the Citizens for Education Committee would hold an informational Open House on February 22nd from 7-9:00 P.M. at Darien’s Safety Village. He said that residents could also visit the web site at: www.cfd61.org.

Rob Wold, 1725 Holly Avenue, provided background information about his attendance in District 61’s Fairview School and Eisenhower Junior High School. He spoke in support of the District 61 February 27th Referendum.

Sam Kelley asked that the proposed ‘downtown’ triangle area reflect Darien’s historical aspect. Mayor Weaver said that the City received a proposal from the Gammonley Group; once the City owned the property, there would be another Request for Proposal for other opinions/plans for the area.

18. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved by Alderman Biehl 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 02-20-07.

Minutes of 02-20-07 CCM February 20, 2007