Kendall County Times

City of Plano City Council met Aug. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, August 12, 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 Absent

Tommy Johns Present

Barb Nadeau Present

Scott Mulliner Present

Mark Swoboda Present

There was a quorum.

MINUTES:

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

A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of August 12, 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 August 12, 2024 in the amount of $361,753.38.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Williams

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 August 13, 2024 in the amount of $1,342.57.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Williams

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 July 2024 in the amount of $345,319.97.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Williams

Motion passed.

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:

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

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:

Margaret Kramer, attorney for Lie Xiao who is the owner of The Massage Spa, asked the Council to consider a license suspension instead of revocation because there have been no previous issues. She said Lie bought the business in 2022 and has amazing Google reviews. Margaret said this is the first violation Lie has had, and is willing to show there are licensed employees and allow monthly inspections. Thisis a criminal matter that is still pending with the only charge being having an unlicensed employee.

Keith Riddle spoke on The Massage Spa license. He believes the real issue is a license violation, with this being Lie’s first offense, and to revoke the license is unusual. He gave other examples of businesses with violations that were given warnings or citations instead of license revocations. He would like to see Lie given a second chance, and the massage spa portion of the city code be clearly defined.

MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Rennels

A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to confirm hiring by the Police Commission of Brittany Stankus as a full-time police officer, at a salary of $69,971.82, effective August 13, 2024, and authorize the Mayor to sign the certificate of hire. Attorney Thomas will swear in the new police officer.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Williams

Motion passed.

Mayor Rennels thanked Cyril Salvant II for his service on the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals. Cyril has moved out of the city, so is not able to be on the board anymore. Cyril was not in attendance, so will be presented his certificate at another time.

A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve a raffle license for the Plano Rotary Club and waive the raffle license fee. Alderman Nadeau said she is the president of the Rotary Club, and will sit out on this vote.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Williams

Present: Nadeau

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve a raffle license for the American Legion Post 395’s 50/50 raffle and waive the raffle license fee. Alderman Nadeau said she thinks it is great that the Council can support local organizations who support the city.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Williams

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Wickens, to act on the recommendation to revoke “The Massage Spa” massage license. Attorney Thomas read from the city code, which he gave a copy of the document he read from to the Council, regarding annual massage licenses to massage establishments, the potential revocation or suspension by the Mayor and Council, etc. The document listed items 1-5, with the petition to revoke the license of the owner of a massage establishment.

There was an Administrative/Health and Safety committee meeting on July 30, 2024 to discuss this item. The committee recommended 3-1 for revocation of this massage license. The owner’s attorney at the committee meeting asked for a license suspension instead.

Alderman Johns said he is uncomfortable voting on this issue tonight. He has a lot of questions about this issue, has not seen the Administrative/Health and Safety committee minutes yet, and asked if this could be discussed in Closed Session. Attorney Thomas said it does not fall into a category for Closed Session.

Alderman Nadeau concurred with Alderman Johns’ comments and does not feel she has enough information yet.

Alderman DeBolt said he feels the same and would like to know what changes the business owner is going to make going forward.

Alderman Fawver agreed with Alderman DeBolt. He has a lot of unanswered questions and would like more information. He would like to know what if any changes will be made.

Alderman Swoboda said this issue has been the most extensive discussion they have had on anything. He said to discuss this at a Committee of the Whole meeting would be the best way to discuss it. Alderman Wickens said there was a lot of information that led them to recommend the license revocation. She said once they see the minutes from the meeting, it may help the Council to make a decision. Alderman Nadeau said she has not seen the committee report or minutes.

Alderman Swoboda withdrew his motion, while Alderman Wickens did not want to withdraw her second of the motion. With the lack of an initial motion, the second is invalid. This issue will be on the next Committee of the Whole agenda on August 26, 2024.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Martin Shanahan Jr.

Marty reported that the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met on August 5, 2024. They discussed the draft solar ordinance which will be continued at their September 3, 2024 meeting. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: William Thomas

Resolution #2024-18: A resolution to approve a contract with Davis Concrete Construction Co. for the 2024 Sidewalk Program

A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a contract with Davis Concrete Construction Co. in an amount not to exceed one hundred sixty-nine thousand three hundred ninety-six dollars and seventy cents ($169,396.70) re: the 2024 Sidewalk Program. Attorney Thomas said there were 3 bids submitted, with Davis Concrete Construction Co. being the lowest responsible bidder. Alderman DeBolt asked Karl Tisberger if he had used this company before. Karl said no, but they had been satisfactory working with HR Green previously.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Williams

Motion passed.

Resolution #2024-19: A resolution to approve a contract with LAI, Ltd. for 2 new rotork valve actuators A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Swoboda, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement by and between the City of Plano and LAI, Ltd, for two new rotork valve actuators in an amount not to exceed sixteen thousand, nine hundred thirty-four dollars and zero cents ($16,934.00). Attorney Thomas said the Waste Water Treatment Plant has 6 remote, 18-year old actuators. To replace all 6 would be in the $50,000.00 range, so they have prioritized replacing these over the next 3 years.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Williams

Motion passed.

Resolution #2024-20: A resolution for an amendment to a March 15, 2011 intergovernmental agreement

A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve a resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the March 15, 2011 intergovernmental agreement between Kendall County, City of Plano, and City of Yorkville governing the reconstruction of Eldamain Road from Menards to Galena Road. Attorney Thomassaid the original intergovernmental agreement isfrom 2011, and that Kendall County has jurisdiction over this roadway. He said Plano has paid its portion already.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Williams

Motion passed.

CITY CLERK’S REPORT: Carin Martin, Deputy Clerk

Sales and related taxes for May 2024 are in the amount of two hundred twenty thousand, ninety-eight dollars and seventy-two cents ($220,098.72)

The MFT current unobligated balance as of May 2024 is in the amount of one million, five hundred thirty-two thousand, four hundred fifteen dollars and ninety-four cents ($1,532,415.94) CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: Zoila Gomez

The June 2024 Treasurer’s Report is in the amount of thirteen million, eighty-two thousand, five hundred fifty-nine dollars and forty-six cents ($13,082,559.46).

The June 2024 Disbursements are in the amount of five hundred thirteen thousand, nine hundred ninety-one dollars and ninety cents ($513,991.90).

The June 2024 Revenue and Expenditure report is attached.

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Norm Allison

Chief Allison thanked the Council for swearing in Brittany Stankus tonight. She is the 26th officer which brings the staff to full capacity. Two officers currently in training will graduate Friday. He said school starts August 15, 2024. Officer Christenson has been qualified to check car seats for safety. On September 28, 2024 at the Methodist Church, there will be a car seat safety check conducted from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. that people can register for.

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

Karl stated the Depot baggage door has been installed. There is ADA road work starting this week, as well as they will be scheduling a pre-conference for the sidewalk program to start.

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

Jeff said on the September 3, 2024 Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals agenda, will be the draft solar ordinance and the owner of the old Plano Hotel has submitted a petition for above first floor residential.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner

Alderman Mulliner’s committee met on July 30, 2024. He will have the minutes ready later this week.

BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND ZONING: Alderman Williams-absent

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver-nothing

FINANCE: Alderman Wickens

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

PARKS: Alderman Johns

Alderman Johns said the pond at Foli Park has been stocked with 158 10-inch channel catfish for free. He said Marty has been working hard on the playground equipment installation item, which will be discussed at the Parks committee meeting on August 13, 2024.

PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Swoboda-nothing

SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau

Alderman Nadeau thanked Mayor Rennels for his work on Midweek Music. She said the Plano Chamber of Commerce has a request in for the Hispanic Heritage event on September 14, 2024. She said to watch for later in September for the Plano Bologna Sandwich Day event.

STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman DeBolt-nothing

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:

Chuck Schneider thanked Alderman Mulliner for his help with a hornets nest. He wondered about the timing of work on sidewalks and streets with the start of school, and maybe it could be looked into.

CLOSED SESSION: none

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

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