Plano City Council met May 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, May 8, 2017 by Mayor Robert A. Hausler in the Council Room at City Hall. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call:
Steve DeBolt Present Melody Herreid Present
Ben Eaton Present Bob Hyde Present
Bob Jones Present Jeff Johnson Present
Mike Rennels Present Scott Mulliner Present
There was a quorum.
Minutes:
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 24, 2017. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
Agenda:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Herreid, to approve the amended agenda for the regular meeting of May 8, 2017. The agenda was amended by reversing the order of closed session and installation of newly elected officials, and adding approval to move our next regularly scheduled Council meeting from May 22, 2017 to May 30, 2017. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
Warrants:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Herreid, to accept the report of the Finance Committee and that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated May 8, 2017 in the amount of $118,436.55. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Herreid, Hyde, Jones, Johnson, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Wage Report: None
Introduction of Guests:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Hausler.
Citizen’s Comments:
The resident from 3106 Alyssa spoke about the issue she has with a sink hole at the end of her driveway. The committee is working on this issue.
Mayor’s Report: Bob Hausler
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Johnson to approve hiring John P. McGinnis Consulting Services Inc. and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement for services.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Herreid, Hyde, Jones, Johnson, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Hyde, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve a beer garden for the Odd Fellows Festival September 15, 16 & 17. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Herreid, Hyde, Jones, Johnson, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
The Mayor thanked the Aldermen for allowing him to attend the IML Lobby Day event and the ICSC event. He was asked to serve on the Board of Directors for ICSC.
The Mayor thanked the Aldermen who will be leaving their positions this evening.
Plano Area Chamber of Commerce: Rich Healy
The session called “Counterfeit, but it looks so real” was very successful. There will be another lunch and learn session scheduled in August. Lt. Allison will be the presenter at that session. Mr. Healy said the golf classic is 06/15/17, with registration at 11:00 a.m., tee time at 1:00 p.m., and dinner after the 18 holes of golf. Mr. Healy reminded everybody of the carnival to be held May 11, 12, 13 & 14, 2017.
The Mayor reminded everybody that National Train Day will be held May 13, 2017. There will be a coffee with the Mayor from 8 – 10 AM at The Depot.
City Attorney: Tom Grant
Ordinance #2017-20 Ground Lease agreement-
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Hyde, to approve an ordinance authorizing the execution of a ground lease agreement. Lessor: Menard Inc.-non-potable water well site. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Johnson, Rennels, Mulliner, Hyde, Jones, DeBolt, Eaton, Mayor
Voting “Nay”: Herreid
Absent:
Motion passed.
Ordinance #2017-21 Comprehensive Plan-
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Johnson, to approve an ordinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan, Plano, IL, 2017 Update. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Herreid, Hyde, Jones, Johnson, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Resolution R2017-11 Façade Grant Program-
A motion was made by Alderman Herreid, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to approve a resolution approving a Façade Improvement Program May 2017.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Herreid, Hyde, Jones, Johnson, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
City Clerk: Kathleen Miller
A motion was made by Alderman Herreid, seconded by Alderman Jones, to approving hiring Theresa Cole as Administrative Assistant III with a start date of May 15, 2017 at a salary of $29,612.49.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Herreid, Hyde, Jones, Johnson, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
City Treasurer: Janet Goehst – Nothing to report
Police Chief’s Report: Chief Jonathan Whowell
Officer Stoch represented the Plano PD in the Polish Constitution Day parade. Chief Whowell will be present at National Train Day with a Police vehicle for the community to view. Lt. Allison will be at the Plano Christian Church to hand out safety brochures. Officers, Root and Johnson started week 5 of 12 in the academy. Officer Christenson is in week 6 of 12 in field training. Friday is the Kendall County Respect for Law dinner; the Plano PD has 6 individuals who were nominated for the life-saving award from 2016. Wednesday the PD will participate in Bike to School Day. Friday, May 19, is Cop On Top at Dunkin Donuts to raise money for Special Olympics. The new part-time Officers have been working on the street. The PD attended “Play It Safe” at Copley Hospital. A mini bike rodeo was set up.
Director of Public Works & Water Reclamation Report: Darrin Boyer
A motion was made by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Hyde, to approve Alfa Laval Field Service proposal not to exceed $3,600.00. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Herreid, Hyde, Jones, Johnson, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
The approval for the purchase of GIS mapping equipment was tabled.
A motion was made by Alderman Herreid, seconded by Alderman Hyde, to approve mosquito spraying by Clarke Environmental at a cost of $5,071.00 per treatment.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Herreid, Hyde, Jones, Johnson, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Darrin informed the Council that the Main St. project will start back up tomorrow, May 9, 2017. There is free mulch from brush grindings located at the dead end of East Swanson St., behind the entrance pond at LKWD North and at the Millhouse. Wednesday, May 10, 2017 will be the first spraying for the Gypsy Moth problem. The second spraying will be the following week.
Water Superintendent: Josh Beyer - Absent
Building, Planning & Zoning: Tom Karpus
Mr. Karpus reminded individuals that if they want bricks for the Memorial Day festivities they need to be purchased by Friday, May 12, 2017.
Committee Reports:
The Aldermen that will be staying on in their positions thanked the retiring Aldermen for their service to the City. The Aldermen retiring thanked the City and residents for allowing them to serve.
Special Events: Alderman Hyde – Nothing to report
Administrative/Health & Safety: Alderman Mulliner – Nothing to report
Buildings, Grounds And Zoning: Alderman DeBolt
Alderman DeBolt had a meeting May 4, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the new phone system. That will be discussed at COW this evening.
Finance: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Johnson called a meeting for May 30, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Parks: Alderman Herreid
Alderman Herreid had a meeting May 4, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. The bid documents for the Dearborn & West St. Park were discussed. The low bidder was Innovation Landscape.
A motion was made by Alderman Herreid, seconded by Alderman Jones, to approve Innovation Landscape for the Dearborn & West St. Park construction in the amount of $79,610.20.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Herreid, Hyde, Jones, Johnson, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Personnel & Insurance: Alderman Jones –Nothing to report
Streets & Utilities: Alderman Johnson
Alderman Johnson had a meeting on May 4, 2017 and discussed a flooding issue in a backyard, manhole rehab, Non MFT street repair, sidewalks, GIS equipment, mosquito spraying, moth spraying and a sink hole in a driveway.
Economic Developments/Grants: Alderman Rennels
Alderman Rennels has a meeting May 17, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss a sidewalk sale, TIF District and an economic development update.
Citizen’s Comments: None Installation of Newly Elected Officials:
Circuit Court Judge Krentz swore in the newly elected officials:
Alderman Ward 1, Barb Nadeau, Alderman Ward 2, Jamal Williams, Alderman Ward 3, Stephen DeBolt, Alderman Ward 4, Tommy Johns, City Treasurer, Janet Goehst, City Clerk, Kathy Miller and Mayor, Robert Hausler.
Meeting Change:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve moving the regularly scheduled Council Meeting and COW meetings from May 22, 2017 to May 30, 2017. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Closed Session:
A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Johns, to go into closed session to discuss collective bargaining and property acquisition.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Williams, to return to open session. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. Motion passed.
Attorney Grant explained that the Council went into closed session to discuss two matters. No action was taken.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
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