City of Plano City Council met Dec. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, December 9, 2019 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 John Fawver Present
Ben Eaton Present Jamal Williams Present
Tommy Johns Present Barb Nadeau Present
Scott Mulliner Present Mike Rennels Present
There was a quorum.
MINUTES:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on November 25, 2019. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of December 9, 2019. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
WARRANTS:
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Williams, to accept the report of the Finance Committee and that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated December 9, 2019 in the amount of $ 393,575.07.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
WAGE REPORT:
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the FY ’20 October wage report in the amount of $ 402,189.40.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
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
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to confirm the hiring by the Police Commission of Rodrigo Ruiz as a full time Police Officer with a salary of $ 57,966.90 effective December 9. 2019.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Attorney Grant swore the new Officer in.
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the appointment of Jeff Johnson to the Police Commission to fill an unexpired term; the term expires May of 2021.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
The Mayor thanked the volunteers that helped over the weekend with Rockin’ Christmas. On
Thursday he attended a complete count census meeting. December 13 & 14 the Mayor will be at an IML Board of Directors meeting.
PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Autumn Stark
Ms. Stark informed the Council that there is a Board meeting on December 18 at 12:30 and the first annual ugly sweater get together at 4:00 at the Hacienda La Flor De Morelos restaurant. They are working on the Annual dinner; it will be held in February and more details will be coming. There have been several ribbon cuttings.
CITY ATTORNEY: Tom Grant
Ordinance 2019-26 Vacating a portion of Bill St.
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve an ordinance vacating a portion of Bill Street from the North line of Main Street to the South line of the alley lying between Main Street and North Street within the corporate limits of the City of Plano, Kendall County, Illinois.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”: Rennels
Absent:
Motion passed.
Ordinance 2019-27 Tax Levy
A motion was made by Alderman Rennels, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve an ordinance for the Tax Levy.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton, Mayor
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Resolution R2019-20 Tax Abatement Resolution
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve a partial abatement of $15,750,000.00 City of Plano, Kendall County, Illinois Special Service Areas No. 1 & 2 special tax refunding bond, Series 2014.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Resolution R2019-21 Tax Abatement Resolution
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve a partial abatement of $20,000,000.00 City of Plano, Kendall County, Illinois Special Service Areas No. 3 & 4 special tax refunding bond, Series 2015.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Resolution R2019-22 Tax Abatement Resolution
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve a partial abatement of $9,500,000.00 City of Plano, Kendall County, Illinois Special Service Areas No. 5 special tax refunding bond, Series 2006.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”: Mulliner
Absent:
Motion passed.
Resolution R2019-23 Tax Abatement Resolution
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve a partial abatement of $9,500,000.00 City of Plano, Kendall County, Illinois Special Service Areas No. 6 special tax refunding bond, Series 2007.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Resolution R2019-24 Tax Abatement Resolution
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve a resolution for the $ 3,080,000.00 City of Plano, Kendall County, Illinois General Obligation refunding bonds (alternate revenue source), Series 2016, of the City of Plano, Illinois.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Resolution R2019-25 Tax Abatement Resolution
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve a resolution for the $ 4,000,000.00 City of Plano, Kendall County, Illinois General Obligation refunding bonds (alternate revenue source), Series 2011, of the City of Plano, Illinois.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller
Sales and related taxes for September 2019 were $ 167,709.69, up $ 14,821.41 from the same time last year. MFT allotment and transactions for October, 2019, current unobligated balance $ 973,715.66. A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the 2020 schedules of City Holidays, Plan Commission submittal dates and City meetings. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A raffle license was issued November 26, 2019 for the Plano Molding/Frabill Ice Fishing event
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez
The October 31, 2019 Treasurer’s report was distributed in the amount of $ 6,868,017.58. Totaldisbursements for October 2019 were $ 922,444.54. The revenue and expense reports for November 2019 were distributed.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Jonathan Whowell
The annual shop with a cop will be on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Plano Walmart. Chief Whowell thanked the Mayor, Department Heads, City workers, the Police Department and all of the citizens of the City of Plano for their thoughts and prayers for the loss of his brother.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER: Nate Bullard
A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman Eaton to approve the purchase of 2 Aerzen blowers in the amount of $ 17,259.60.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Johns, to approve the installation of the 2 Aerzen blowers by F.H. Ayer Mfg. Com. In the amount of $ 7,200.00. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Rennels, Williams, Eaton
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
The last day for leaf pick up will be December 10, 2019. The City will try to get brush picked up within the next two weeks.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Tom Karpus – Nothing to report
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
The committee has a meeting on December 11, 2019 to discuss laptops, record retention and transient business.
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt
The committee had a meeting December 3, 2019 to discuss the boundary line between Plano and Yorkville, cannabis and access for the front door replacement.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Rennels
Alderman Rennels has a meeting December 11, 2019 at 6:30 pm.
FINANCE: Alderman Fawver
The Finance Committee met and approved the vendor run. January 13, 2020 at 5:15 p.m.
PARKS: Alderman Johns – Nothing to report
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams – Nothing to report
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau - Nothing to report
Alderman Fawver called a meeting for
Alderman Nadeau thanked everybody for participating in Holiday Lights.
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton
Alderman Eaton has a meeting December 10, 2019 at 6:00 pm.
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 6:43 p.m.
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