City of Plano City Council met April 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order by Mayor Michael Rennels 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 Mark Swoboda Absent
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 March 28, 2022. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of April 11, 2022. 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 March 30, 2022 in the amount of $119,434.50. Mayor Rennels said this is for insurance only.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Johns, to accept the report of the Finance Committee and that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated April 11, 2022 in the amount of $194,149.53.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, DeBolt, Eaton, Mulliner, Nadeau, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda
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 announced the Spring Clean Up is April 25th-28th on regular garbage pick-up days. He gave examples of items that can be put out per the flyer.
Mayor Rennels asked for approval of engineering services agreement with IDOT for the Hale Street resurfacing project. He said HR Green will be the engineer and help with funding and grants. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
Mayor Rennels said he gave an emergency authorization to Jeff Sobotka, Interim Director of Building, Planning, and Zoning, to engage HR Green to do plumbing inspections. Randy Erickson has retired from it and there are plumbing inspections needed this week.
CITY ATTORNEY: William Thomas
Resolution #R2022-5 Approve Hale Street resurfacing project in the amount of $137,267.00 A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve a resolution for the Hale Street resurfacing project for $137,267.00. This is phase I and II, and applying for grants. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: DeBolt, Fawver, Eaton, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda
Motion passed.
Resolution #R2022-6 Approve MFT General Maintenance in the amount of $281,900.00 A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve MFT general maintenance in the amount of $281,900.00. This will be from 05/01/2022-04/30/2023. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, DeBolt, Eaton, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Williams
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda
Motion passed.
CITY CLERK: Carin Martin, Deputy City Clerk-None
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez
The February 2022 Treasurer’s report was in the amount of $10,125,021.22. February disbursements were in the amount of $546,558.33. Zoila announced she has earned the Certified Public Funds Investment Manager Certification.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Lt. Allison-None
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER: D. Boyer-absent, J. Beyer - absent, K. Tisberger A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve services, water, trash, and tilling for the Community Garden.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Nadeau, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton, Fawver, Johns, Mulliner
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Swoboda
Motion passed.
Karl asked Aldermen to let him know as soon as possible sidewalks that need repair, so they can look into them. This list will include last year’s list. There will be no charge for going out to bid because this was not done last year.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Jeff Sobotka
Jeff gave a quarterly report to summarize the building department activities. He also discussed local new housing starts from 2006-2021 for our area.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve the amended Emergency Operations Plan. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. Alderman Mulliner will be calling a meeting soon.
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt
The committee had a meeting on April 5, 2022 to discuss work at the city garage, violations being concluded quicker, permit fees will be discussed at another meeting, and the budget. He said the inspector fees will be higher with Randy Erickson retiring. He called a meeting for May 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver
The committee met on April 5, 2022. They discussed the O.C. Creative information. Kathy Miller was there and talked about the Civic Plus contract. She will be working with O.C. Creative and Civic Plus for website updates. Alderman Fawver called a meeting for May 3, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
FINANCE: Alderman Fawver
Alderman Fawver called the next meeting for April 25, 2022 at 5:15 pm.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
Alderman Johns gave Foli Park updates and is getting dates for ball games at Klatt Park. He called a meeting for April 19, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., to discuss bids for a walking path, the dog park, and old/new business. PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams
There is a committee meeting on April 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau
The committee met on April 7, 2022. They discussed the Odd Fellows wanting to have a vendor market the last Saturday of the month from June-October, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. They are looking into their request to be at the Monarch site, for signage and facilities usage concerns. They also discussed researching fireworks for July 1, 2022, contacting the School District to use bleachers at Plano High School, and a portable stage to potentially buy. A meeting was called for April 19, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton
The committee has a meeting on April 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. They will discuss agenda items. He said the school district item is not a City item. He asked Aldermen to give Karl Tisberger any sidewalk concerns by April 27, 2022. They are discussing possibly raising the snow plow package fines, for those violating snow parking ordinances. The committee has another meeting on April 27, 2022 at 6:00 pm.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: None
CLOSED SESSION: NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
Carin Martin
Deputy City Clerk
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