City of Plano City Council met Jan. 24
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order by the Mayor 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 Williams, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on January 10, 2022. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of January 24, 2022. 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 January 24, 2022 in the amount of $ 122,791.23.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton, DeBolt
Motion passed.
WAGE REPORT:
A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the December 2021 wage report in the amount of $ 288,633.25.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton, DeBolt
Motion passed.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Rennels.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:
Becky Nelson commented on the covid testing centers.
PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Danielle Tully informed the Council of new members; OC Creates, Sterling & Knight Jewelry & Pawn, Southern Cuisine Catering, Exportize Tile and Stone, Jed For Freedom, Cute Cuts and Caffeine Buzz Coffee. There will be a bowling competition at Hometown Lanes on January 29, 2022 from 6 to 9 PM and the Annual Dinner will be on March 11, 2022 from 5 to 9 PM.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Michael Rennels
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Swoboda, to confirm the hiring by the Police Commission of Brian Hart as a full time Police Officer with a salary of $ 67,192.63 and a start date of January 25, 2022 and authorize the mayor to sign the certificate of hire.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton, DeBolt
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to confirm the hiring by the Police Commission of Cory Christenson as a full time Police Officer with a salary of $ 67,192.63 and a start date of February 9, 2022 and authorize the mayor to sign the certificate of hire.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton, DeBolt
Motion passed.
New Officers Hart and Christenson were sworn in by Attorney Thomas.
CITY ATTORNEY: William Thomas
Ordinance 2022-1 Sale of personal property
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve an ordinance authorizing the sale of personal property – Police Department Squad 1.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton, DeBolt
Motion passed.
Resolution R2022-1 Agreement with Deuchler
A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Johns, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement by and between the City of Plano and Deuchler Engineering Corporation in regards to Selector tank mixer project in the amount of $ 65,500.00. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton, DeBolt
Motion passed.
Resolution R2022-2 vehicle purchase
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Swoboda, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement by and between the City of Plano and Stafford Automotive for the purchase of a 2012 Jeep for an investigation/command vehicle in the amount of $ 16,500.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton, DeBolt
Motion passed.
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller
Sales and related taxes for October 2021; $ 168,687.74; up $ 15,655.92 from the same time last year. MFT for November 2021 current unobligated balance $ 1,607,371.16.
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez
The November 2021 Treasurers report was in the amount of $ 10,970,812.48.
The November 2021 disbursements were in the amount of $ 718,624.64
December 2021 Revenue & Expenditure and tax revenue reports were distributed in mailboxes on January 20, 2022.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Whowell
The Chief thanked the city crew for the snow clean up and reminded resident to not park on the streets when there is 2 inches or more of snowfall. The Chief thanked everybody that participated in the Martin Luther King bowling event.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER: D. Boyer, J. Beyer, K. Tisberger – Darrin absent Karl reported that one of the dump trucks went down today and he will be doing interviews this week. BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Jeff Sobotka – Nothing to report
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
Alderman Mulliner had a meeting on January 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM and discussed the EAP and covid testing sites. A meeting was called for February 8, 2022 and February 17, 2022 both at 6:00 PM. BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt – Absent – Nothing to report COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver
Alderman Fawver had a meeting on January 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM., they discussed OC Creates update and a solution for PEDCO. A meeting was called for February 1, 2022 at 6:30 PM.
FINANCE: Alderman Swoboda
Alderman Swoboda called a meeting for February 14, 2022 at 5:15 PM.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
Alderman Johns called a meeting for February 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM.
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams
Alderman Williams had a meeting January 19, 2022 at 5:30 pm to discuss insurance renewals and a city administrator. A meeting was called for February 8, 2022 at 5:30 PM.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau – Nothing to report
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton – Absent – Alderman Johns reported
Alderman Eaton had a meeting on January 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm. A meeting was called for February 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve the Baxter Woodman increase for the rate study in an amount not to exceed $ 11,000.00. Alderman Fawver explained that the increase is due to the extra work that has been and will be done by Baxter Woodman outside of the original contract amount.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Williams, Fawver
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton, DeBolt
Motion passed.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:
Becky Nelson commented about concerns she has with the Covid testing sites in town.
Joe Salsbery commented on not getting feedback when asking for information, the Personnel & Insurance committee meeting and FOIA’s.
Deena Riddle commented on people speaking when they have not been recognized. Keith Riddle commented on issues with discussions on social media.
CLOSED SESSION:
A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Swoboda, to go into closed session under 5ILCS 120/2. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. Motion carried.
Attorney Thomas commented that we went into closed session and no action was taken. A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to return to open session. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Williams, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 pm.
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