Plano City Council met July 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, July 10, 2017 by Mayor Robert A. Hausler in the Council Room at City Hall. Plano Boy Scout Troop 71 led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call:
Steve DeBolt Present Barb Nadeau Present
Ben Eaton Present Jamal Williams Present
Bob Jones Present Tommy Johns Present
Mike Rennels Present Scott Mulliner Present
There was a quorum.
Minutes:
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on June 26, 2017. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
Agenda:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of July 10, 2017. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
Warrants:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated July 10, 2017 in the amount of $70,228.59.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Wage Report: None
Introduction of Guests:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Chairman Mulliner.
Citizen’s Comments: None
Mayor’s Report: Bob Hausler
The Mayor thanked the Council for their thoughts and prayers during his recent hospital stay. The Mayor informed the Council of the ICSC conference to be held in September. This year guests may attend at no charge. The State has passed a budget; this will affect our Sales Tax and LGDF fund revenues.
Plano Area Chamber of Commerce: Rich Healy
There will be a seminar August 1, 2017 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm entitled “It Doesn’t Happen Here”.
City Attorney: Tom Grant
Ordinance to increase liquor license Class G-1 from 4 to 5-
Alderman Williams asked that this be tabled. It will be on the agenda for the July 24, 2017 meeting. Ordinance to amend the host agreement
Tabled to July 24, 2017 meeting.
Ordinance #2017-29 Third amendment to the LKWD annexation agreement-
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Johns, to approve an ordinance approving a third amendment to agreement to restate and amend an agreement dated November 22, 2004, between the City of Plano, Illinois and Lakewood Homes Inc. and LaSalle Bank National Association, trustee under trust no. 102777 and its beneficiary, British and Overseas Property Developments Limited.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Resolution R2017-18 Façade grant agreement-
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Williams to approve a resolution approving façade improvement grant for Kelly Browning/Arts On Fire, 217 E. South St., Plano, IL.
City Clerk: Kathleen Miller
The Clerk will be on vacation July 20, 2017 through July 24, 2017. Agenda items are needed by noon on July 19, 2017 for the July 24, 2017 meeting.
City Treasurer: Janet Goehst
A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the May 31, 2017 Treasurer’s report in the amount of $ 7,137,944.53.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Police Chief’s Report: Chief Jonathan Whowell – Absent – Lt. Allison present
Lt Allison updated the Council on new Officers Christensen, Root and Johnson. There are 89 applicants for testing. There was a burglary at Plano Collision; suspects were charged. Last year there were 85 calls for fireworks; this year there were only 38; 6 individuals were cited.
Director of Public Works & Water Reclamation Report: Darrin Boyer
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, for the proposal from Rempe-Sharpe for engineering ITEP and grant assistance in an amount not to exceed $ 4,900.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”: Absent:
Motion passed.
NICOR should be back on Wednesday to relocate so construction should be able to begin again on Main St.
Water Superintendent: Josh Beyer – Nothing to report
Building, Planning & Zoning: Tom Karpus
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve an invoice from RCP Shelters for a lam-wood gable shelter in the amount of $ 9,730.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Mulliner, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton, Johns, Jones, Nadeau, Rennels
Voting “Nay”:
Absent”
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the purchase of an air walker, rowing machine and pull up and dip station from Parkreation Inc. in the amount of $ 6,019.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Rennels, Mulliner, DeBolt, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Mr. Karpus told the Council that they should drive by to see the progress at the Dearborn St. Park.
Committee Reports:
Administrative/Health & Safety: Alderman Mulliner
Alderman Mulliner has a meeting July 18, 2017 at 6:00 pm to discuss software, email addresses and transient business.
Buildings, Grounds And Zoning: Alderman DeBolt – No report
Alderman DeBolt has a meeting July 11, 2017 at 6:00 PM to discuss haunted houses and the City owned lot at Dearborn & Lew.
Economic Developments/Grants: Alderman Rennels
Alderman Rennels has a meeting July 11, 2017 at 6:30 pm.
Finance: Alderman Williams
Alderman Williams scheduled a meeting for 07/24/17 at 5:30 p.m.
Parks: Alderman Johns
Alderman Johns thanked Tom Karpus for his work on the parks projects.
Personnel & Insurance: Alderman Jones – No report
Alderman Jones called a meeting for July 18, 2017 at 6:45 pm to discuss employee compensation.
Special Events: Alderman Nadeau
Alderman Nadeau has a meeting July 17, 2017 at 6:30 pm
Streets & Utilities: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Eaton has a meeting July 17, 2017 at 6:00 pm
Closed Session: None
Citizen’s Comments: None
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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