Kendall County Times

City of Plano City Council met July 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, July 14, 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

Neal Veen Present

Tommy Johns Present

Barb Nadeau Present

Scott Mulliner Present

Mark Swoboda Absent

There was a quorum.

MINUTES:

A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman Veen, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on June 23, 2025. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.

AGENDA:

A motion was made by Alderman Veen, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of July 14, 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 July 1, 2025 in the amount of $134,678.93.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda, Wickens

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 July 2, 2025 in the amount of $1,720.32.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda, Wickens

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 July 14, 2025 in the amount of $952,736.22.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda, Wickens

Motion passed.

Alderman Wickens joined the meeting at 6:05 p.m.

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 July 15, 2025 in the amount of $1,669.40.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda

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 the wage report dated May 2025 in the amount of $476,563.44.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda

Motion passed.

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:

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

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS: none

MAYOR’S REPORT:

A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the renewal of City Administrator Martin Shanahan Jr.’s contract, at a salary of $145,976.40 a year.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to confirm hiring by The Police Commission of Christopher McCanick as a full time Police Officer, at a salary of $72,910.64, effective July 14, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Hire.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda

Motion passed.

Attorney Thomas swore in the new Officer McCanick.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Martin Shanahan Jr.

City Administrator Shanahan thanked the Council for their confidence in him for renewing his contract. He stated there is a meeting set with Menards regarding the Faxon railroad crossing. The City Acres area has been put on the market, listed as Lakewood Springs 7A. He also said that the topics of IT for server upgrades and cloud conversion are on tonight’s COW meeting agenda.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: William Thomas

Ordinance #2025-09: increase the number of Class E liquor licenses (Tako Chido LLC) A motion was made by Alderman Mulliner, seconded by Alderman Veen, to approve an ordinance amending Title 3 Chapter 2 Section 3-2-7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Plano increasing the number of Class E liquor licenses from 5 to 6 (Tako Chido LLC).

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda

Motion passed.

Ordinance #2025-10: increase the number of Class E liquor licenses (Blue Line Kitchen and Bar Corp.) A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve an ordinance amending Title 3 Chapter 2 Section 3-2-7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Plano increasing the number of Class E liquor licenses from 6 to 7 (Blue Line Kitchen and Bar Corp.). Alderman Nadeau asked where this restaurant will be located. Mayor Rennels said at the former Six19 Kitchen + Bar restaurant. Alderman Wickens asked if there is a limit to the number of licenses granted. Attorney Thomas said there are no extra licenses. They are only addressed one at a time as they come up.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda

Motion passed.

Resolution #2025-31: 2025 Road Program contract

A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a contract with D Construction in an amount not to exceed $403,663.60 re: the 2025 Road Program. Attorney Thomas said this project went out to bid in May, with three bids received. D Construction was the lowest bidder. Funds for this are budgeted. Karl Tisberger said there is a map included in the packet and it will be put on the city’s website too.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda

Motion passed.

Resolution #2025-32: 2025 Sidewalk Program contract

A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a contract with Davis Concrete Construction Co. in an amount not to exceed $221,243.00 re: the 2025 Sidewalk Program. Attorney Thomas said there were two bids submitted, with Davis Concrete Construction Co. the low bidder. Their bid was within $391.00 of the engineer’s estimate. Alderman Johns asked if this concrete company has been used before. Karl Tisberger said they are the same company the city used last year.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda

Motion passed.

Resolution #2025-33: Police Department Tridium Web based Climate Control System A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a contract with Integrated Control Technologies, LLC to upgrade the Police Department Tridium Web based Climate Control System with Vycon components in an amount not to exceed $20,610.00. Attorney Thomas said Integrated Control Technologies, LLC was the lowest bidder. This upgrade cost is lower than the amount budgeted for the current fiscal year.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda

Motion passed.

Resolution #2025-34: 3-year agreement with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP

A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a three-year professional services agreement by and between the City of Plano and Lauterbach & Amen, LLP. Attorney Thomas said there will be a 4% increase in cost from the prior year. Alderman Nadeau asked how they work their team of auditors. Treasurer Gomez said there is one team of auditors for three years, and then a new team of auditors for the next three years, etc.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda

Motion passed.

CITY CLERK’S REPORT: Carin Martin

Sales and related taxes for May 2025 are in the amount of $248,590.99.

The current MFT unobligated balance for May 2025 is in the amount of $1,629,097.35.

CITY TREASURER’S REPORT: Zoila Gomez

Treasurer Gomez reported on the Interest by Fiscal Year, Interest by Fund, and FY ’25 Interest Income. She said this is done annually.

The May 2025 Treasurer’s report for all funds is in the amount of $14,007,505.58.

The total disbursements for May 2025 were $1,037,730.10.

The May 2025 Revenue and Expenditure report was attached.

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Norm Allison

Chief Allison thanked the Council for approving the hiring of the department’s 26th officer. He said in 2021, he attended the North Western Staff and Command elite training. Chief Allison submitted a scholarship for Deputy Chief Morton to attend this training. He was awarded the scholarship, and Deputy Chief Morton will start the training in January 2026. Lastly, Chief Allison complimented the city for the 4th of July parade, fireworks, and festivities.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT: Nick Rossaert, Josh Beyer Sr.-absent, Karl Tisberger

Karl said the 2025 Road Program will start on Monday. The 2025 Sidewalk Program pre-construction meeting will be in a few weeks. They are working on spray patching roads, and brush pick-up is this week. He stated the Hale Street work is done and the barricades are gone.

Nick said the turbo blower core has been sent for repairs.

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ADMINISTRATIVE/HEALTH & SAFETY: Alderman Mulliner-nothing

BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND ZONING: Alderman Veen-nothing

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Fawver-nothing

FINANCE: Alderman Wickens

Alderman Wickens called a meeting for July 28th, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

PARKS: Alderman Johns

Alderman Johns thanked the city crews for helping when they can, and for staining the pavilions, benches, and score box. They put limestone around the bleachers too. He said they are holding off on the goalie nets for Gorman Park as they prices have doubled. Mayor Rennels asked if there will be a grand opening for Ray Niles Park. Alderman Johns said yes, once the park sign is up.

PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Swoboda-absent

SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau

Alderman Nadeau said the festivities on July 6, 2025 were fabulous.

STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman DeBolt

Alderman DeBolt thanked the city for the fireworks, and there were good reviews of them and the festivities. He gave a reminder that since the Hale Street road work is done, there is no parking on either side of the street. Karl said Hale Street is an IDOT major collector road, which is why there is no parking. Previously, the center line was off-set to allow parking on one side of the street. With the street construction done, the center line is in the center of the road, which does not leave room for on-street parking.

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:

Rick Johns told the Council the railroad crossing at Little Rock Road and Route 34 is bad. He thinks Burlington-Sante Fe should be contacted to fix it at some point.

CLOSED SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2

A motion was made by Alderman Veen, seconded by Alderman Fawver, to approve going 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”: Veen, Fawver, DeBolt, Johns, Mulliner, Nadeau, Wickens

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to return to Open Session. Attorney Thomas said no action was taken during Closed Session.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent: Swoboda

Motion passed.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Alderman Nadeau, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to adjourn. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

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