City of Plano City Council met May 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
PLANO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MAY 9, 2022
“REVISED”
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, May 9, 2022 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 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 April 25, 2022. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of May 9, 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 May 3, 2022 in the amount of $109,983.46
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
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 May 9, 2022 in the amount of $324,005.91.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Johns, DeBolt, Eaton, Mulliner, Nadeau, Williams, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
WAGE REPORT: None
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Rennels.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:
Representative David Welter introduced himself to the Council. He now has an office in Yorkville as well as his Morris office.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Michael Rennels
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Mulliner to confirm the hiring by the Police Commission of Daniel Reyes as a full time Police Officer at a salary of $ 67,192.63 effective May 10, 2022 and authorize the mayor to sign the Certificate of Hire.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed
Attorney Thomas swore in the new Officer.
CITY ATTORNEY: William Thomas
Resolution #R2022-8 agreement with Gjovik Chevrolet/GMC
A motion was made by Alderman Eaton, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement by and between the City of Plano and Gjovik Chevrolet/GMC.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: DeBolt, Fawver, Eaton, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Williams, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller – Nothing to report
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez
The Annual Treasurer’s Report of monies collected and expended by the Plano Police Pension fund during FY ’22 was given.
Notification was received that the Police Pension Fund transfer date was reassigned by the Illinois Police Officers’ Pension Investment fund to June 24, 2022.
The Mayor, Ron and Zoila will be attending required Pension Fund training May 11th thru 13th. Lauterbach and Amen, our auditors, will be conducting our FY ’22 preliminary audit field work on May 10th and will return to conduct the full field work on July 11th thru 15th.
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Whowell
Chief Whowell reminded us that School ends on May 27, 2022 so we need to travel safely. The patrol officers and Sgts are preparing for the upcoming promotional exams which will be held on June 9th.
The hiring of Daniel Reyes this evening as the 24th officer brings the budget to full staff. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER: D. Boyer, J. Beyer - absent, K. Tisberger Karl informed the Council that we will need to approve a resolution at the next meeting for supplemental MFT monies in the amount of $ 53,507.30 for the Main St. bridge project. They will be doing crosswalk striping.
Darrin informed the Council that the jetting program will start tomorrow.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Jeff Sobotka
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Eaton, to approve hiring Gary Jacobs as a full time Property Maintenance/Building Inspector at $ 34.00 per hour and a start date of May 10, 2022.
Alderman Williams stated that the salary was within the range, however it is over $ 12,000 of what was approved due to hiring a full time with experience instead of 2 part time employees. Alderman DeBolt pointed out that the candidate would probably not be taking out the City insurance. Alderman Johns asked if there are certifications required. Jeff replied that there are, the Fire Insurance certificate that Gary has is transferable with ICC and there is a schedule to follow to acquire the other certifications.
Alderman Johns asked if he would be relocating from Elgin. Jeff replied he did not know that.
Alderman Johns asked if the Personnel & Insurance committee recommending the hiring of this person.
Alderman Williams replied yes and no. They discussed different option; the council gave approval to look for a new employee. They discussed 2 part time and 1 full time position.
Alderman Johns asked if this is salary or hourly.
Alderman Williams replied hourly.
Mayor Rennels replied that they did not expect Jeff to find a candidate so quickly.
Alderman Johns asked who did the interviews. Jeff stated that he did by himself.
Alderman Eaton commented that this candidate is very well qualified.
Alderman Johns stated that he had to asked the questions because it puts up a flag when a candidate is only interviewed by one person. Jeff stated there were 3 full time and 1 part time candidate. He did 2 phone interview and 1 in person.
Mayor Rennels stated that he explained to Jeff that interviews need to be done by a committee in the future; Jeff had already completed interviews. Mayor Rennels asked Jeff to describe the 3 certifications required of the position. Jeff stated the first is Property Maintenance to be completed within 60 days of hire, The International residential certificate within 90 days and the commercial building certificate within 180 days.
Alderman Williams asked if the candidate was clear what the consequences are if he doesn’t meet the certification requirements. Jeff stated that he is.
Alderman Swoboda commented that he thought this individual would be an excellent fit. Alderman DeBolt commented that time wise it is good that Jeff found somebody so quickly due to this being the season with a lot of issues.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
Alderman Mulliner had a meeting on May 3, 2022 and discussed the IGA license plate reader and transient business for food trucks. A new meeting was called for May 18, 2022 at 6:00 with the same agenda. BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt
The committee had a meeting on May 3, 2022 to discuss Adjudication and required permits. They also discussed a safety and violation issue at the Harvester Motel, a new hire and a benefit home. A meeting was called for June 7, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver
The committee met on May 3, 2022. They discussed the O.C. Creative information. Alderman Fawver will give an update at the COW meeting this evening. Alderman Fawver called a meeting for June 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
FINANCE: Alderman Swoboda
Alderman Swoboda called the next meeting for May 23, 2022 at 5:15 pm. The travel policy will be discussed at a future COW meeting soon.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman Williams to approve seal coating walking paths at Foli Park by DNM Sealcoating Inc. in the amount of $ 2,570.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve seal coating pathways at Center St. & Little Rock Rd. by DNM Sealcoating in the amount of $ 2,839.00. This will come out of MFT.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve landscape work at the Dog Park by Xtreme Team in the amount of $ 1,550.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed.
Alderman Johns informed the Council that a $25,000.00 grant for the dog park had been applied for.
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve a wage increase of $1.50 per hour for Tammy Snyder with an effective date of March 1, 2022. Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Fawver, Williams, DeBolt, Eaton, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Swoboda
Voting “Nay”:
Absent:
Motion passed
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau – No report
Alderman Nadeau informed the Council of a block party to be held on May 15, 2022 in the Churchill subdivision.
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton
The committee did not have a meeting on April 27, 2022 because there was not a quorum. The Water rates will be discussed at the COW meeting this evening. The next meeting is on May 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:
Keith Riddle spoke about Groot. He had an issue with them at his business and wanted to inform the Council to make sure we did not have an issue.
CLOSED SESSION: NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Eaton to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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