City of Plano City Council met October 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, October 23, 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 Absent 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 Rennels, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on October 9, 2017. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
Agenda:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of October 23, 2017 with an amendment to the vendor run amount; instead of $389,714.98 it should be approved at $387,714.98. 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 October 23, 2017 in the amount of $ 387,714.98.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
Wage Report:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the FY ’18 July wage report in the amount of $256,986.17.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the FY ’18 August wage report in the amount of $241,852.56.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to approve the FY ’18 September wage report in the amount of $242,929.06.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
Introduction of Guests:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Hausler.
Citizen’s Comments: None
Mayor’s Report: Bob Hausler
The Plano Bologna Sandwich event will be held October 24, 2017 from 3 – 7 PM. Due to inclement weather, the event will now be held in the East wing of Timber Creek.
The Mayor congratulated Darrin, Don and Jamie for receiving the 2017 Plant of the Year award.
Plano Area Chamber of Commerce: Rich Healy
Mr. Healy encouraged people to attend the Plano Bologna Sandwich event. Thursday, October 26, 2017 will be the Halloween Treats on the Streets event. Ivanna’s has reopened at the Wurst Kitchen location. A ribbon cutting will be held at a later date.
City Attorney: Tom Grant
Ordinance 2017-37 – No parking on W. Charles St.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve an ordinance regulating and restricting the parking of motor vehicles on the South side of West Charles St. from 701 W. Charles St. to 805 W. Charles St. and the cul-de-sac at the West end of W. Charles St. abutting 811, 815, 819, 820, 816 and 812 W. Charles St. within the corporate limits of the City of Plano, Kendall County, Illinois
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
Resolution R#2017-22 – A resolution for a partial reduction in a LOC
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve a resolution approving partial release/partial cancellation of public improvements letter of credit for Churchill Farms subdivision Units 1 & 2
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Mulliner, Williams
Voting “Nay”: Jones
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
City Clerk: Kathleen Miller
Sales & Related tax for July 2017 - $144,387.25 which is up by $3,453.58 from the same time last year.
MFT allotment and transactions for August, 2017; Beginning unobligated balance, $880,452.61; MFT allotment, $23,702.16; Current unobligated balance $901,489.67
City Treasurer: Janet Goehst – Absent
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the FY ’17 audit by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
Police Chief’s Report: Chief Jonathan Whowell
Chief Whowell reminded everybody to be safe on Halloween. The Police Department will be participating in the Treats on the Streets event and the trunk or treat event at the Methodist church.
Chief Whowell read the required police pension fund report for 2017.
Director of Public Works & Water Reclamation Report: Darrin Boyer
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the snow plow contract with Niles Excavating and Thom Gravel & Excavating. The rates are the same as they have been since the 2009-2010 contract year. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Jones, Rennels, Williams Voting “Nay”: Absent: DeBolt Motion passed. Darrin informed the Council that D Construction is working on street resurfacing and Alliance will be in town tomorrow to start on sidewalks.
Water Superintendent: Josh Beyer
A motion was made by Alderman Johns to waive competitive bidding for the Prairie St. water main project. There was not a second to that motion; therefore no action was taken and the project will have to go out for bid.
Building, Planning & Zoning: Tom Karpus
A motion was made by Alderman Jones to table the hiring of Frank Valenti for the permanent part time position of property maintenance/residential building inspector; this was seconded by Alderman Eaton.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams
Voting “Nay”: Johns
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve payout #1 to GLI Services Inc. in the amount of $147,789.48 for Foli Park improvements.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, Johns
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve final payout to A&B Exteriors in the amount of $7,264.00 for Foli Park improvements. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams, Johns
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
Mr. Karpus informed the Council that the Eagle Scout project for the rain garden was completed at the Dearborn & West St. Park.
Committee Reports:
Administrative/Health & Safety: Alderman Mulliner
Alderman Mulliner had a meeting October 11, 2017 at 6:00 pm to discuss email, transient business and the PD budget. A meeting was called for November 14, 2017 at 6:00 pm.
Buildings, Grounds and Zoning: Alderman DeBolt – Absent – Nothing to report
Economic Developments/Grants: Alderman Rennels
A meeting was held October 18, 2017 at 6:00 PM. Alderman Rennels requested a name change to this committee. It will now be called Community Development.
Finance: Alderman Williams -
Alderman Williams called a meeting for November 13, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Parks: Alderman Johns – Nothing to report
Personnel & Insurance: Alderman Jones
Alderman Jones called a meeting for November 7, 2017 at 6:00 pm to discuss the property maintenance/residential building inspector position. Alderman Jones urged everybody to drive safely on Halloween.
Special Events: Alderman Nadeau
Alderman Nadeau had a meeting for October 10, 2017 at 6:00 PM. A new meeting was called for November 14, 2017 at 5:30 pm.
Streets & Utilities: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Eaton had a meeting October 10, 2017. A new meeting was called for November 7, 2017 at 6:30 pm.
Citizen’s Comments: None
Closed Session:
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Jones, to go into closed session to discuss collective bargaining.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Rennels, Nadeau, Johns, Eaton, Jones, Mulliner, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to return to open session. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. Motion passed.
Attorney Grant commented that we went into closed session to discuss the status of collective bargaining. No action was taken.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
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