City of Plano City Council met Nov. 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order by Mayor Rennels in the Council Room at City Hall. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call:
Steve DeBolt Absent John Fawver Present
Ben Eaton Absent Jamal Williams Present
Tommy Johns Present Barb Nadeau Present
Scott Mulliner Present Mark Swoboda Present
There was a quorum.
MINUTES:
A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on October 25, 2021. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of November 8, 2021. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
WARRANTS:
A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to accept the report of the Finance Committee and that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated October 29, 2021 in the amount of $ 106,406.79.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt, Eaton
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, 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 November 8, 2021 in the amount of $ 168,318.72.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt, Eaton
Motion passed.
WAGE REPORT: NONE
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Rennels.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: NONE
MAYOR’S REPORT: Michael Rennels
Mayor Rennels informed the Council that the Plano American Legion will hold a Veteran’s Day event on November 11, 2021 at 11:00 am at Memorial Park. The United Methodist Church will have a soup and bread lunch for veterans after the event at Memorial Park.
CITY ATTORNEY: William Thomas
Ordinance 2021-19 Amended Budget
A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman Swoboda, to approve an Ordinance for a comprehensive amendment to the budget ordinance of the City of Plano amending ordinance # 2021-6.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Fawver, Mayor
Voting “Nay”: Williams
Absent: DeBolt, Eaton
Motion passed.
Ordinance 2021-20 Decrease Class E liquor licenses
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve an ordinance amending Title 3 Chapter 2 Section 3-2-7 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Plano for the number of Class E liquor licenses.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt, Eaton
Motion passed.
Resolution R2021-24 site plan for Scooters
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Nadeau to approve a resolution approving a site plan for Scooter’s Coffee, Grunloh Building, Inc. at 15 W. South St., Plano, Illinois Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt, Eaton
Motion passed.
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller
An FYI was given regarding packets being phased out beginning in January of 2022, agendas will be on the website and laptops should be used.
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez
A memo was provided regarding the tax levy process. A preliminary levy was given to the mayor and will be reviewed by the City Attorney.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Whowell – Absent – Lt. Allison present – Nothing to report
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER: D. Boyer, J. Beyer, K. Tisberger
Karl informed the Council that the city took possession of the new street sweeper last week. The RBI streets repairs should finish up this week and they are in the process of picking up leaves; they will continue picking up leaves through the week after Thanksgiving.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Tom Karpus – Absent – Jeff Sobotka present – Nothing to report
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner – Nothing to report
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt – Absent – Nothing to report
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver
Alderman Fawver called a meeting for November 18, 2021 at 6:30 PM.
FINANCE: Alderman Swoboda
Alderman Swoboda called the next meeting for November 22, 2021 at 5:15 pm.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
Alderman Johns gave an update on Parks. The Splash Pad has been closed for the season. The new play station has been installed at Lathrop Park. The parking lot was paved and the entrance pad poured at the Dog Park; they are working on signage.
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to increase wages for Del Noss, Brandon Voelkel and Moises Villa $2.00 per hour.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt, Eaton
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to increase wages for Noah Miller and Ryan Bedford $0.75 per hour.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt, Eaton
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to increase wages for Officer Brown from $ 57,966.90 to $ 67,192.63.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: DeBolt, Eaton
Motion passed.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau
Alderman Nadeau had to cancel her meeting for November 4, 2021; she will reschedule at a later date.
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton – Absent – Alderman Johns reported
Alderman Eaton had a meeting on October 27, 2021 at 6:00 pm. They discussed the water/sewer rate study, traffic speed control box, appeal process, water bills and emergency phone list. There is another meeting on November 10, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: NONE
CLOSED SESSION: NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:19 pm.
https://www.cityofplanoil.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11082021-1597
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