Kendall County Times

City of Plano City Council met July 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, July 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., by Mayor Michael Rennels in the Council Room at City Hall. Mayor Rennels led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Roll Call:

Steve DeBolt Present John Fawver Present

Kathy Wickens 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 Williams, seconded by Alderman Wickens, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on June 24, 2024. 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 July 8, 2024. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. WARRANTS:

A motion was made by Alderman Wickens, 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 June 27, 2024 in the amount of $133,140.04.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Wickens, 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 June 28, 2024 in the amount of $1,194.84.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Wickens, 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 July 8, 2024 in the amount of $193,688.99.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Wickens, 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 July 9, 2024 in the amount of $1,342.57.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

WAGE REPORT:

A motion was made by Alderman Wickens, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to accept the report of the Finance Committee and that orders are drawn on the Treasury to pay per wage report dated May 2024 in the amount of $387,367.77.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:

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

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS: none

MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Rennels

Mayor Rennels thanked those present for all of their efforts for the Independence Day week and weekend festivities. He commented on the Family Fun parade and the festival partnering with the Scouts. He said the fireworks were spectacular, and thanked the Council and Special Events committee. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Martin Shanahan Jr.

Marty spoke on two subjects. He said the fireworks were amazing. He gave a preview of an item for the next COW meeting. It is an intergovernmental agreement with Kendall County, Yorkville, and Plano regarding Eldamain Road. He said with the next amendment, Plano will have met with Kendall County and have no additional payments.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: William Thomas

Resolution #2024-12: A resolution for Phase 1 preliminary engineering with HR Green for the Creek Road Bridge Project

A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 1 preliminary engineering agreement with HR Green in an amount not to exceed $149,002.00 and the appropriation of $149,002.00 of MFT funds for the Creek Road Bridge Project, Section 24-00050-00-BR. Attorney Thomas said MFT and Rebuild IL funds will pay for this item. Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

Resolution #2024-13: A resolution for an agreement with D Construction re: the 2024 Road Program A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a contract with D Construction in the amount not to exceed $685,398.85 re: 2024 Road Program. Attorney Thomas said there were three bids submitted, with D Construction being the lowest responsible bidder. Alderman Wickens asked what roads will be fixed and the project time frame. Karl Tisberger said there is a map in the meeting packet, and the time frame is 30 days, depending on the weather.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

CITY CLERK’S REPORT: Carin Martin, Deputy Clerk-nothing

CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: Zoila Gomez

Zoila stated the following:

March 2024 Treasurer’s Report is in the amount of $12,064,384.29

March 2024 Disbursements are in the amount of $497,095.35

March 2024 Revenue and Expenditure report is attached

April 2024 Treasurer’s Report is in the amount of $12,335,864.90

April 2024 Disbursements are in the amount of $469,914.05

April 2024 Revenue and Expenditure report is attached

May 2024 Treasurer’s Report is in the amount of $11,984,895.04

May 2024 Disbursements are in the amount of $1,245,231.43

May 2024 Revenue and Expenditure report is attached

Interest Income by Fiscal year is attached

FY ’24 Interest Income total is attached

Interest by fund is attached

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Norm Allison

Resolution #2024-14: A resolution with Motorola Solutions for body cameras and associated services A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement by and between the City of Plano and Motorola Solutions for body cameras and associated services. There will be five body cameras purchased for an amount not to exceed $12,485.00.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

Chief Allison presented FBI Trilogy Awards to Deputy Chief Morton and Sergeant Hernandez. He stated this is a prestigious award with training in Supervisor Leadership, Command Leadership, and an Executive Leadership Institute. His goal is to send every leader to this training.

Chief Allison discussed the Mission, Vision, and Value Statements of the Plano Police Department. He said these are very important to have and include respect, fairness, integrity, community, and leadership. He, Deputy Chief Morton, and other members sat down to create these statements. They then individually explained them to all of their staff. Mayor Rennels said they live and breathe it daily.

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

Karl stated brush pick-up started today, and they are half-way done with the spray patching. DIRECTOR OF BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING’S REPORT: Jeff Sobotka

Jeff said the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met on July 1, 2024, and will continue their discussion of the solar ordinance during their August 5, 2024 meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner-nothing

BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman Williams

Alderman Williams’ committee has a meeting scheduled for July 9, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver-nothing

FINANCE: Alderman Wickens

Alderman Wickens called a meeting for July 22, 2024 at 5:15 p.m.

PARKS: Alderman Johns

Alderman Johns’ committee met on June 25, 2024. Items they discussed were putting a hold on Pauline Park; removing, installing, and where to put a set of playground equipment; and Steward Park’s parking lot and a wood picket fence like at Klatt Park. He gave an updated Parks survey for 2024. He will talk with Karl to see which items can be done in-house and which will need to have others hired to do the work.

PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Swoboda

Alderman Swoboda’s committee met on July 1, 2024 to discuss Darrin Boyer’s retirement and the hiring process for his replacement.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau

Alderman Nadeau said the fireworks were amazing. She thanked the District 88 staff and volunteers, Plano Police Department, Kendall County Sheriffs, ABATE, Little Rock Fox Fire District, and all the volunteers who helped with the Independence Day festivities. She said this committee did a lot of studying and learning about the science of and best practice of fireworks. She thanked the scouts from Pack 317 and Troop 71 and the Chamber of Commerce for their assistance with the fun fair.

STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman DeBolt

Alderman DeBolt’s committee has a meeting scheduled for July 9, 2024. He commented that his grandkids had a blast with their bikes and scooters throwing out candy during the parade.

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS: none

CLOSED SESSION:

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 6:31 p.m.

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