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City of Plano Council met May 14.

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City of Plano Council met May 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, May 14, 2018 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 Barb Nadeau Absent

Ben Eaton Absent 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 Williams, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 23, 2018. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.

Agenda:

A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of May 14, 2018 as amended. Payout #1 for Association of Licensed Architects should be to Copenhaver Construction. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.

Warrants:

A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Johns, that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated April 24, 2018 in the amount of $ 350.00

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Williams, second by Alderman Mulliner, that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated May 14, 2018 in the amount of $ 267,422.81.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

Wage Report: None

Introduction Of Guests:

Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Hausler.

Citizen’s Comments:

Kay Mulliner thanked the City and everybody involved in Train Days.

Mayor’s Report: Bob Hausler

The Mayor thanked Kay for her work on Train Days. He thanked Mayor Olson for inviting him to the International Lions Day event in Sandwich and thanked the PD for their hard work and congratulated members of the Police Department for various awards that were presented at the banquet.

A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the 2018 annual siren maintenance contract in the amount of $ 1,033.26.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve an IDOT Main Street Bridge agreement in the amount of $ 167,490.85.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Jones, to approve City Service for the Community Garden.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve the appointment of Martin Lincoln to a 2 year term on the Police Pension Board.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Johns, to approve the appointment of John Moisa to a 3 year term on the Police & Fire Commission.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the appointment of Cara Brummel to a 5 year term on the Plan Commission.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the appointment of Kurt Dreisilker to a 5 year term on the Plan Commission.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the Union Contract for Patrol Officers with a term of May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2020.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Jones, to approve the Union Contract for Sergeants with a term of May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2020.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

Plano Area Chamber Of Commerce: Rich Healy

Mr. Healy thanked Kay Mulliner for her hard work putting Train Days together. He also thanked Scott Mulliner and Chief Whowell for the safety test performed on the train and Alderman Jones for being the engineer. There will be a Coffee & Connections event on May 17, 2018 from 8:00 am to 9:30 am at the Chamber Office. The Golf Outing will be June 21, 2018.

City Attorney: Tom Grant

A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve an easement agreement for 605 Esta Dr.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

Ordinance 2018-13 WCP Solar Agreement-

A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve an Ordinance authorizing the execution of a power purchase agreement between WCP Solar Services, LLC and the City of Plano.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

Resolution R2018-9 IDOT – Lew St.-

A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve an amended resolution for improvements on Lew St. from Main to Church.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

Resolution R2018-10 IDOT – Annual Maintenance-

A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Jones, to approve an IDOT resolution in the amount of $158,200.00 for various street projects.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

City Clerk: Kathleen Miller – Nothing to report

City Treasurer: Janet Goehst

A Police Pension Board seminar will be held this week. The Treasurer and Zoila will be going from Tuesday through Friday. The Police Pension Board meeting to be held May 15, 2018 is postponed, it will be rescheduled.

Police Chief’s Report: Chief Jonathan Whowell

A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve advertising for a crossing guard.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

Chief Whowell thanked everybody that attended the banquet. Investigator Morton was awarded with the Kendall County Investigator of the Year, Officer Stoch received a valor and lifesaving award for saving a family from a house fire and Officer Koch received a lifesaving award for performing CPR on a female victim. On May 5, 2018 Officer Stoch represented the Plano Police Department at the Polish American Police Parade in Chicago. Chief Whowell reminded everyone that overnight parking is temporarily moved to the West side of the Depot until Sunday, May 20, 2018 due to the carnival.

Director Of Public Works & Water Reclamation Report: Darrin Boyer

A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the 2018 generator maintenance with Patten in the amount of $19,747.00.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Johns, to approve generator battery replacement purchases from Patten in the amount of $3,542.80.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

Water Superintendent: Josh Beyer

A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve hiring Branden Voelkel to the Water Department with a start date of May 15, 2018 and a starting salary of $36,257.82.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to approve hiring Nick Rossaert to the Water Department with a start date of May 21, 2018 and a starting salary of $36,257.82.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

Building, Planning & Zoning: Tom Karpus

A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Johns, to approve Payout #1 To Copenhaver Construction for the Splash Pad in the amount of $69,111.00.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to approve the proposal for pre-demolition NESHAP asbestos survey and non-HUD lead survey for 17 W. Jones in the amount of $1,550.00.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

Mr. Karpus informed the Council that Randy Erickson will be retiring on July 27, 2018.

Committee Reports:

Administrative/Health & Safety: Alderman Mulliner

Alderman Mulliner had a meeting May 1, 2018 at 6:00 pm.

Buildings, Grounds And Zoning: Alderman DeBolt

Alderman DeBolt requested that the yard be repaired at 605 Esta Dr. when the storm water replacement work is done. The proposal from Reliable for the phone system was tabled.

Community Development: Alderman Rennels

Alderman Rennels had a meeting May 1, 2018 at 7:00 PM.

Finance: Alderman Williams

Alderman Williams called a meeting for May 29, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

Parks: Alderman Johns

Alderman Johns had a meeting May 8, 2018 at 5:30 PM. June 2, 2018 will be the dedication for Foli Park.

A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve going out for bid for asphalt at Foli Park.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Eaton, Nadeau

Motion passed.

Personnel & Insurance: Alderman Jones

Alderman Jones called a meeting for May 30, 2018 at 6:00 pm to discuss the employee manual. He also thanked Kay Mulliner for her work on Train Days. Alderman Jones commented that he was privileged to attend the Respect for Law banquet and congratulated our Officers and Investigator for their awards.

Special Events: Alderman Nadeau - Absent

Alderman Nadeau had a meeting May 8, 2018. A meeting was called for June 4, 2018 at 5:30 PM.

Streets & Utilities: Alderman Eaton – Absent – No report

Citizen’s Comments: None

Closed Session: None

Adjournment:

A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

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