City of Plano City Council met Nov. 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, November 28, 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 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 November 14, 2022. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.
AGENDA:
A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of November 28, 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 November 21, 2022 in the amount of $ 1,000,000.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Swoboda, Johns, Mulliner, Williams, Nadeau, Fawver, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton
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 November 28, 2022 in the amount of $ 94,982.85.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Swoboda, Johns, Mulliner, Fawver, Williams, Nadeau, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton
Motion passed.
WAGE REPORT: None
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Rennels.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS: None
PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: No representative in attendance
MAYOR’S REPORT: Michael Rennels
The Mayor reminded everybody that we only have one (1) meeting in December and it will be held on December 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
CITY ATTORNEY: William Thomas
Ordinance #2022-17 Tax Levy
A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Swoboda, to approve an ordinance for the Tax Levy.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Swoboda, Johns, Mulliner, Fawver, Williams, Nadeau, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton
Motion passed.
Ordinance #2022-18 Weight limit on Faxon and Needham Rds.
A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve an ordinance governing and restricting the size and weight of vehicles on Faxon Road and Needham Road, within the corporate limits of the City of Plano, Kendall County, Illinois.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Swoboda, Johns, Mulliner, Fawver, Williams, Nadeau, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton
Motion passed.
Resolution #R2022-31 Compensation and review policy
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve a resolution adopting a non-union employee compensation and review policy and approving the appraisal form.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Swoboda, Johns, Mulliner, Fawver, Williams, Nadeau, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton
Motion passed.
CITY CLERK: Kathleen Miller
Sales and related taxes for August 2022 $ 165,477.16; down $ 19,644.91 from the same time last year Sales and related taxes for September 2022 $ 215,061.82; up $ 24,050.56 from the same time last year
MFT allotment for August 2022; $ 1,066,937.33
MFT allotment for September 2022; $ 1,218,184.74
CITY TREASURER: Zoila Gomez – Nothing to report
POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Whowell – Absent – Lt. Allison present
A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve the purchase of a Toshiba copier from KKC in the amount of $ 4,504.23
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Swoboda, Johns, Mulliner, Williams, Nadeau, Fawver, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton
Motion passed.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER: D. Boyer, J. Beyer, K. Tisberger
A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the purchase of (2) heaters for City auxiliary buildings from Artlip and Sons in the amount of $ 13,700.00 and electrical work by CJ Power Inc. in the amount of $ 3,100.00.
Roll Call:
Voting “Aye”: Swoboda, Johns, Mulliner, Williams, Nadeau, Fawver, DeBolt
Voting “Nay”:
Absent: Eaton
Motion passed.
Karl has been in contact with Corbin’s regarding land use for brush, leaves and snow in the amount of $ 8,400.00 per year. This will be on the next agenda for approval.
Darrin informed the Council that the Klatt St. lift station has been repaired and is back online.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING: Jeff Sobotka – Absent - Nothing to report
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner
Alderman Mulliner called a meeting for December 8, 2022 at 6:00 pm to discuss a squad car, software and the City Administrator.
BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman DeBolt - Nothing to report
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver
Alderman Fawver called a meeting for December 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
FINANCE: Alderman Swoboda
Alderman Swoboda called a meeting for December 12, 2022, at 5:15 p.m.
PARKS: Alderman Johns
Alderman Johns updated the Council on parks. The disc golf equipment has been put in storage, Foli Park Lake has been restocked with trout, an ice fishing date will be decided in the near future, Jeff Sobotka found a new company to do bricks for Memorial Park, so if you need a brick, please contact City Hall and the Steward Park fence has been repaired.
PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Williams
Alderman Williams called a meeting for December 8, 2022 at 5:45 pm to discuss GovHR and the replacement for Ron.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau
Alderman Nadeau thanked the City crews and the Special Events committee for all of their hard work.
She reminded the Council of the Rockin’ Christmas parade and events this Friday, December 2, 2022.
STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman Eaton - Absent
Alderman Johns reminded the Council that there is a meeting on November 30, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS:
Jay Koyak made a presentation for the business, Sand Dollars, that he would like to open and get approval for a Class G-1 license for at 420 W. Rt. 34, Unit 1A.
Barbara Petry gave a motivational speech.
CLOSED SESSION: None
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
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