Plano City Council met Aug. 27.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday August 27, 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 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 Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on August 13, 2018. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of August 27, 2018. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard.
The motion passed.
WARRANTS:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated August 27, 2018 in the amount of $ 113,724.99
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Mulliner, Rennels, Eaton, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Williams, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
WAGE REPORT: None
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by the Mayor.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: None
MAYOR’S REPORT: Bob Hausler
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Rennels, to reaffirm the hiring by the Police & Fire Commission of Alejandro Lopez as a full time Police Officer at a salary of $ 55,715.98 per year and a start date of September 4, 2018.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Mulliner, Rennels, Eaton, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Williams, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Attorney Grant swore in Plano Police Officer Alejandro Lopez.
The Mayor read a proclamation for Constitution Week.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve the Comcast Sales order and master agreement for Ethernet from KenCom to the PD at $1000.00 per month.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Mulliner, Rennels, Eaton, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Williams, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Rich Healy
The Annual Golf Outing will be on August 30, 2018. Information will be coming regarding the Career Fair.
ATTORNEY: Tom Grant
Ordinance 2018-20 Increase Class E liquor license
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve an Ordinance amending section 3-2-7 of the Plano City Code increasing the number of authorized Class E liquor licenses from zero to 2.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels, Eaton, Nadeau
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Ordinance 2018-21 K. Hovnanian sign variance
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve an Ordinance granting variations from the sign ordinance, K. Hovnanian Homes, Petitioner, Corbin Land, LLC, Owner. Property address is Northeast corner of Needham Rd. and US Rt. 34, Plano, Illinois.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Williams, Jones, Mulliner, DeBolt, Johns, Rennels, Eaton, Nadeau
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller
The Clerk distributed Sales and related tax reports and MFT allotment and transactions reports.
CITY TREASURER: Janet Goehst
The Treasurer distributed revenue and expense reports.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Jonathan Whowell
The new crossing guard, Carl Snider, was introduced to the Council. Chief Whowell stated that the Superfest event was a safe event. The PD is currently taking training classes regarding mental health issues.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS & WATER RECLAMATION REPORT: Darrin Boyer – Absent
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the Xylem maintenance package proposal in the amount of $ 5,076.00 for a one year period.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Mulliner, Rennels, Eaton, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Williams, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
WATER SUPERINTENDENT: Josh Beyer
A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve advertising for a water department employee.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Mulliner, Rennels, Eaton, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Williams, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Johns, to approve HRGreen agreement for E. Prairie St. water main replacement in the amount of $ 13,992.10.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Mulliner, Rennels, Eaton, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Williams, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Tom Karpus
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the Niles Excavating proposal for the 17 W. Jones demolition in the amount of $ 14,680.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Mulliner, Rennels, Eaton, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Williams, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman DeBolt to approve a payment to Midwest Environmental for asbestos abatement in the amount of $ 3,300.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Mulliner, Rennels, Eaton, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Williams, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
Alderman Mulliner has a meeting August 29, 2018 at 6:00 pm.
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt – Nothing to report
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Rennels
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve a payment of $ 2,500.00 to Arts On Fire for the façade grant program.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Mulliner, Rennels, Eaton, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Williams, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
FINANCE: Alderman Williams
Alderman Williams called a meeting for September 10, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
Alderman Johns has a meeting August 29, 2018 at 7:00 PM
A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve a CCTV system purchase from Tactical Video in the amount of $ 11,679.00
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Mulliner, Rennels, Eaton, Nadeau, Jones, Johns, Williams, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Jones – Nothing to report
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau
Alderman Nadeau had a meeting August 22, 2018. A new meeting was called for September 12, 2018 at 6:00 pm. The Special Events Policy will be discussed at COW this evening.
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Eaton had a meeting August 22, 2018 at 6:00 PM. Eldamain traffic issues were discussed as well as street and sidewalk updates, hiring a new water department employee, Lakewood plant iron filter problem and the Xylem annual program.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: None
CLOSED SESSION: 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 6:38 p.m.
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