Kendall County Times

City of Plano City Council met March 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, March 10, 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:

Stephen DeBolt Present 

John Fawver Present

Kathy Wickens Absent 

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 February 24, 2025. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.

AGENDA:

A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of March 10, 2025. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.

WARRANTS:

A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, 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 25, 2025 in the amount of $139,942.38.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Wickens, Williams

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, 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 26, 2025 in the amount of $1,292.16.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Wickens, Williams

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, 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 March 10, 2025 in the amount of $160,267.05.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Wickens, Williams

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, 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 March 11, 2025 in the amount of $18,235.18.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Wickens, Williams

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 invited Chief Allison to give his presentations at this point during the meeting. Chief Allison said he would be presenting three Staff Valor Awards tonight, and thanked those who were at the meeting to support these officers. He spoke of the traits of fearlessness, courage, and service before self. He said in September of 2024, there was a home invasion that turned into a homicide. He is proud of these officers’ response, their courageousness, and their service to others. He presented Valor Awards to Sgt. John Beery, Officer Daniel Reyes, and Officer David Svehla. Mayor Rennels thanked these officers for doing the best job possible.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Martin Shanahan Jr.

City Administrator Shanahan gave an update on the Façade Improvement Grant Program. He said there are two payouts in one of tonight’s vendor runs. They are for Main Street Merchants and Ultimate Dance on the Move. There is $12,527.00 remaining in this fund. Martinez Financial is working on their application for this grant.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: William Thomas

Ordinance #2025-04 An ordinance for the lowest cost electric provider contract

Alderman Wickens entered the meeting at 6:17 p.m.

A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Wickens, to approve an ordinance authorizing approval of a contract with the lowest cost electric provider for a period up to twenty-four (24) months. Attorney Thomas said at a previous COW meeting, there was a presentation by Progressive Business Solutions. This company has been working with the city since 2011. If this ordinance is approved, they will be the city’s non-exclusive broker for the city’s electrical needs.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Willliams

Motion passed.

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

CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: Zoila Gomez-nothing

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Norm Allison

Staff Valor Awards were presented during the Mayor’s Report.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT: Darrin Boyer-absent, Nick Rossaert, Josh Beyer Sr.-absent, Karl Tisberger Karl said the S. Hale Street project is slowly coming to life. Utility movement will be starting and construction will start after school is out.

Nick said the application deadline has been met for the Waste Water Plant Operator 5 open position. They should be starting the interview process within a week or two.

DIRECTOR OF BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING’S REPORT: Jeff Sobotka-nothing

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner

Alderman Mulliner said this committee has a meeting tomorrow (March 11th, 2025) at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Police budget.

BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND ZONING: Alderman Williams-absent

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver

Alderman Fawver said this committee has a meeting on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

FINANCE: Alderman Wickens

Alderman Wickens called a meeting for March 24th, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

PARKS: Alderman Johns

Alderman Johns gave an update on city parks. He said flags have been replaced at Memorial Park. They have received two mowing bids with one fertilizer and one weed control, from GTZ Maintenance and Taylor Made. He is starting to receive schedules for the baseball fields to be used. At Foli Park, they are going to put in two memorial benches, and a tree with one of them. There is a potential Eagle Scout project at the Dog Park. The Dog Park is muddy, and they will be playing it by ear to keep it open as much as possible.

PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Swoboda-nothing

SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau-nothing

STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman DeBolt

Alderman DeBolt said this committee met on March 5th, 2025 to discuss the Sewer and Water budgets. They will meet on March 12th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:

Sena Myers expressed concerns about people driving around school buses when they are letting off students and cars drag racing/driving too fast. She would like something done about these issues before a child or adult gets hit. Mayor Rennels said he and Chief Allison will talk about this issue.

Keith Riddle discussed an old issue with Ben Street and Corri Lane. He said recently Joe Salsbury’s car was smashed when a car came into town driving too fast and smashed into his car. Keith said he has talked to Fran with Kendall County and they have not done anything. His fear is that there are little kids who play in this area and may be hurt. He asked if the speed sign on Ben Street, before Corri Lane, could be fixed and used, or what could be done to get a stop sign at the intersection. Mayor Rennels asked Karl if he would talk to Fran with Kendall County about this issue.

Chuck Schneider said he is running for a position on the Plano School Board. He would like to help advocate for the school district with land and potential developments. He also supports preventative school bus safety.

Barb Petry said previously the Council approved citizens applying to have chickens, and she is glad now because of egg prices now. She said how God is good, helps us, and hopes we ask for His wisdom. CLOSED SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2

A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve to go into closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Williams

Motion passed.

Alderman Wickens left the meeting at 7:18 p.m.

A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to return to open session. Attorney Thomas said there is nothing to address coming out of closed session.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Wickens, Williams

Motion passed.

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 7:19p.m.

https://www.cityofplanoil.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03102025-2110