Kendall County Times

City of Plano City Council met Jan. 13.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, January 13, 2025, 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 Nadeau, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on December 9, 2024. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. AGENDA:

A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Swoboda, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of January 13, 2025. 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 December 26, 2024 in the amount of $189,806.41.

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 December 27, 2024 in the amount of $1,283.24.

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 January 13, 2025 in the amount of $863,714.65.

Roll Call:

Voting “A

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 January 14, 2025 in the amount of $1,397.21.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

WAGE REPORT: none

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:

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

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS: none

MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Rennels

A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Williams, to approve waiving the special event liquor license fee for St. Mary’s special event on February 8, 2025. Alderman Nadeau said this is for a school fundraising event. She stated she is not involved in St. Mary’s School and this is a good community event. Alderman DeBolt said this has been done over the years and is not a first-time event. Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Abstain: Johns, Swoboda

Motion passed.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Martin Shanahan Jr.

City Administrator Shanahan said the city has received two pending Façade Improvement Grant applications from Main Street Merchants and The Chocolate Shoppe. There is one on the agenda tonight for Ultimate Dance on the Move, for $3,770.40. If these are approved, there will be $10,000.00 remaining for 2024- 2025.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: William Thomas

Resolution #2025-01 A resolution for improvements for the Hale Street Project

A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve a resolution authorizing improvements under the Illinois Highway Code for Section Number 22-00049-00-PV in the amount of four hundred eighty-four thousand and 00/100 dollars ($484,000.00) for the Hale Street Project. Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

Resolution #2025-02 A resolution for joint funding for the Hale Street Project

A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve a resolution authorizing a Joint Funding Agreement for federal funds to be used for construction & construction engineering for the Hale Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Project.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

Resolution #2025-03 A resolution for Hale Street Improvements Supplement #1 Phase I & II A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a local public agency engineering services agreement by and between the City of Plano and HR Green, Inc. in an amount not to exceed ten thousand, four hundred nine dollars and 00/100 cents ($10,409.00) for Hale Street Improvements Supplement #1 Phase I & II. Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

Resolution #2025-04 A resolution for local public agency engineering services for Hale Street Phase III A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Swoboda, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a local public agency engineering services agreement by and between the City of Plano and HR Green, Inc. in an amount not to exceed one hundred twenty-five thousand,

seventy dollars and 00/100 cents ($125,070.00) for Hale Street Improvements Phase III. Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Williams, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to pick up the tabled Resolution (to be known as Resolution 2025-05 if approved tonight), approving and authorizing the execution of a professionalservices agreement by and between the City of Plano and HR Green in an amount not to exceed one hundred thirty-six thousand, two hundred seventy-four dollars and ninety-eight cents ($136,274.98) for main improvements(Ben Street to Hale Street) Phase I project development report, from the December 9, 2024 Council meeting.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

Resolution #2025-05 A resolution for a professionalservices agreement for Main Improvements Phase I

A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a professional services agreement by and between the City of Plano and HR Green in an amount not to exceed one hundred thirty-six thousand, two hundred seventy-three dollars and 00/100 cents($136,273.00) for Main Improvements(Ben Street to Hale Street) Phase I project development report.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

Resolution #2025-06 A resolution for improvements for Phase I engineering services for the Main Street Project

A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve a resolution authorizing improvements under the Illinois Highway Code for Section Number 24-00051-00-PV in the amount of one hundred thirty-six thousand, two hundred seventy-three and 00/100 dollars ($136,273.00) for Phase I engineering services for the Main Street Project. Attorney Thomas said it looks like this is the details of the project and other enhancements. Karl Tisberger said this is the design stage pending other grants the city may get. Mayor Rennels said this is the engineering phase.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

Resolution #2025-07 A resolution for a façade improvement grant for Ultimate Dance on the Move A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a Façade Improvement Grant Agreement, Ms. Cheyanne Diaz (Ultimate Dance on the Move), 11000 U.S. Rt. 34, Suite 5, Plano. Attorney Thomas said this is used for signage repair/replacement work that has been done. This grant is for $3,770.40.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

CITY CLERK’S REPORT: Carin Martin, Deputy Clerk

Sales and related taxes for October 2024 are $207,076.75.

The current MFT unobligated balance for October 2024 is $1,668,334.50.

The Spring clean-up is the week of April 21st-24th, 2025.

The Fall clean-up is the week of October 13th-16th, 2025.

The Police Commission meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. not 7:00 p.m.

CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: Zoila Gomez-nothing

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Norm Allison

Chief Allison thanked Zoila and her office fortheir work with his department getting reimbursement from ILEAS for $9,382.00 in overtime hours. He also said the Police and Fire Commission will be interviewing two candidates. If one is hired, that person will fill an open position from Sonya leaving.

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

Karlsaid there have been a series of issues where all three Public Works Departments have been working together and doing a really good job.

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

Jeff said the Plan Commission met on January 6, 2025 and discussed site plan reviews. Their next meeting is on February 3, 2025, and Mike Hoffman from Teska will give an update on the comprehensive plan.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner

Alderman Mulliner said this committee met on January 8, 2025 to discuss the taser agreement on tonight’s COW agenda.

BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND ZONING: Alderman Williams-nothing

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver-nothing

FINANCE: Alderman Wickens

Alderman Wickens called a meeting for January 27, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

PARKS: Alderman Johns-nothing

PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Swoboda

Alderman Swoboda said this committee met on January 10, 2025 to discuss a revision on the personnel policy that will be discussed at tonight’s COW meeting. The committee will meet on January 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss this further.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau-nothing

STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman DeBolt

Alderman DeBolt thanked Karl and his crew for doing their job regardless of the weather. He asked that they stay safe and continue to work together.

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS: none

CLOSED SESSION:

A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to go into closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2 C1, regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Swoboda, to return to open session.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

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 6:46 p.m.

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