Kendall County Times

City of Plano City Council met Feb. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., by Mayor Michael Rennels in the Council Room at City Hall. Anabell, Jackson, and Isaac Beery led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Roll Call:

Steve DeBolt Present         John Fawver Absent

Kathy Wickens Present      Jamal Williams Absent

Tommy Johns Present        Barb Nadeau Present

Scott Mulliner Present        Mark Swoboda Absent

There was a quorum.

MINUTES:

A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on January 22, 2024. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. AGENDA:

A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of February 12, 2024. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. WARRANTS:

A motion was made by Alderman Wickens, 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 January 30, 2024 in the amount of $130,190.34.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Wickens, Johns, DeBolt, Mulliner, Nadeau

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Fawver, Williams, Swoboda

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Wickens, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to accept the report of the Finance Committee and that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per warrant list dated February 12, 2024 in the amount of $932,574.83.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Wickens, DeBolt, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Fawver, Williams, Swoboda

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Wickens, 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 February 13, 2024 in the amount of $434.11.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Wickens, Johns, DeBolt, Mulliner, Nadeau

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Fawver, Williams, Swoboda

Motion passed.

WAGE REPORT: None

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:

Guests and members of the press were welcomed by Mayor Rennels.

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:

Tracy LaMon, a concerned citizen of the town, stated there is bullying at the high school at a very serious level. She said on January 31, 2024, at the end of the school day, her daughter was attacked by anotherstudent. She was taken to the hospital, and has not been back to school since.

MAYOR’S REPORT: Michael Rennels

Mayor Rennelsrecognized Kim Droysen for herservice on the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals. A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Johns, to confirm the promotion by the Police Commission of John Beery as a Sergeant, at a salary of $92,058.13, effective February 12, 2024, and authorize the Mayor to sign the certificate of promotion. Attorney Thomas swore in the new Sergeant.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: DeBolt, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Wickens

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Fawver, Williams, Swoboda

Motion passed.

Alderman Swoboda entered the meeting at 6:15 p.m.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Martin Shanahan

Marty talked about a few positive items he has noticed. For water leakage, the number of gallons pumped vs. the number of gallons billed is 10% or under. There are no issues with the amount of time employees have vacation hour banks and the number of retirees on our insurance plan. He said employees and committees have been very welcoming and willing to learn.

A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the insurance renewals for the 2024-2025 year as presented.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Mulliner, Nadeau, DeBolt, Johns, Swoboda, Wickens

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Fawver, Williams

Motion passed.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: William Thomas-Nothing

CITY CLERK’S REPORT: Carin Martin, Deputy Clerk

Sales and related taxes for November 2023 are in the amount of $214,627.32.

Current unobligated MFT balance for November 2023 is in the amount of $1,674,390.24 CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: Zoila Gomez

Zoila discussed the budget memo.

The December 2023 Treasurer’s report for all funds is in the amount of $12,138,080.08. The total disbursements for December 2023 were in the amount of $1,234,796.75.

The December 2023 Revenue and Expenditure report was attached.

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Norm Allison

Interim Chief Allison said they have 5 candidates and are hoping to hire 2 of them in the next few months. Officers Reyes and Savage have become certified drone operators. The Police Department received a $10,000.00 grant from the Illinois Public Risk Fund for safety equipment. This grant has been distributed to each department for safety needs for this year.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT: D. Boyer-absent, J. Beyer-absent, K. Tisberger

Karl said they have started tree trimming, mostly in the Lakewood subdivisions. He said all but 1 of the vehicles with break downs have been fixed.

DIRECTOR OF BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING’S REPORT: Jeff Sobotka

Jeff attended the annual Kendall County Regional Plan Commission workshop on February 3, 2024. He shared an overview of the 2023 year and goals for the future for the City of Plano.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner

Alderman Mulliner’s committee met on February 1, 2024. They removed some diagrams in the mobile food vendor ordinance, and will submit it to staff to review. There will need to be a change in the transient business license to remove mobile food vendors. The committee briefly discussed liquor and gaming ordinances, as currently there are staff reviewing them. A couple of thoughts they had were having a fixed number of licenses instead of adding and subtracting licenses when a business opens or closes, and if a business can be open in town a certain length of time before being approved for a gaming license.

BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman Williams-absent

The last committee meeting was canceled.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver-absent

FINANCE: Alderman Wickens

Alderman Wickens called a meeting for February 26, 2024 at 5:15 p.m.

PARKS: Alderman Johns

Alderman Johns’s committee meeting on February 6, 2024 was canceled due to lack of a quorum. He called a meeting for March 6, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. He said the dog park will remain closed because the field is too soft and wet. Foli Park’s disc golf will remain open. He thanked Karl’s crew for cleaning up graffiti. PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Swoboda

Alderman Swoboda said insurance had been heard at the last COW meeting and tonight. He will follow up with Zoila, Mayor Rennels, and Marty.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau

Alderman Nadeau called a meeting for March 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman DeBolt

At Alderman DeBolt’s last committee meeting, they discussed parking on the parkway and parking on streets when there is 2 inches ofsnow. They need to go over it a little more before finalizing it. They are looking at parking of semi-trucks/trailers and box trucks and up to a certain weight class, as well as figuring out fines to deter these parking issues. He called a meeting for February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:

Vyomesh Desai talked about his interest in having a business in town with liquor and gaming licenses. He asked why he was turned down for a license at the last council meeting, and what he needs to do to get licensed. Alderman Johns said he was not turned down for a license. At the last meeting, the motion did not get a second, so they could not do anything. He was concerned with what type of food would be offered, which type of license would be required, and Vyomesh could not get a license for a place that is already open and licensed. Vyomesh said he could get a menu for the council to see. Mayor Rennels said licenses do not get transferred from one business to another. He told Vyomesh that he could not get a license for the location he wants as the current business is still opened. The current business would have to be out of the location completely and closed down, or he could find another property and then go through the process again.

CLOSED SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(21)

A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to go into closed session for the semi annual review and discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act mandated by 5 ILCS 120/2.06 (d).

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: DeBolt, Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Wickens

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Fawver, Williams

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to return to open session. Attorney Thomas said no action was taken during closed session.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: DeBolt, Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Wickens

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Fawver, Williams

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to retain confidentiality of the closed session minutes.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: DeBolt, Nadeau, Johns, Mulliner, Swoboda, Wickens

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Fawver, Williams

Motion passed.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Swoboda, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

https://www.cityofplanoil.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02122024-1971