Kendall County Times

City of Plano City Council met Aug. 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Plano City Council was called to order on Monday, August 11, 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 Present

Neal Veen Present

Tommy Johns Present

Barb Nadeau Present

Scott Mulliner Present

Mark Swoboda Present

There was a quorum.

MINUTES:

A motion was made by Alderman Johns, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on July 28, 2025. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The motion passed.

AGENDA:

A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve the agenda for the regular meeting of August 11, 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 August 1, 2025 in the amount of $148,603.47.

Roll Call:

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

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 August 2, 2025 in the amount of $2,774.40.

Roll Call:

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

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 August 11, 2025 in the amount of $341,417.68.

Roll Call:

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

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 August 12, 2025 in the amount of $1,669.40.

Roll Call:

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

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: none

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: Martin Shanahan Jr.

City Administrator Shanahan spoke on several items. The documents for the Mitchell Crossing Apartments from the last COW meeting were a concept plan, and those are not voted on, which is why they are not on this agenda for a vote tonight. These originally were part of an approved PUD from 2019. The next steps for this item are for the developer to amend the PUD and work with staff because changes need to be made to it. Mayor Rennels asked if the first review of the PUD would be with the Plan Commission, and City Administrator Shanahan said yes.

City Administrator Shanahan gave an update on bike rentals and Burlington Northern Santa Fe topics. He looked into Chicago Department of Transportation and the City of Morris’ bike rental programs. It will be a long-term process to have 24/7 bike rentals. On August 4, 2025, he looked at the Ben Street railroad crossing. The railroad installed a fix without asking the city. At the Route 34 and Little Rock Road railroad crossing, he asked about concrete and steel movements, and is waiting to hear back from them.

There were two more items discussed. City Administrator Shanahan said the grocery tax is on tonight’s COW meeting agenda. So far, there have been 427 Illinois municipalities enact their own grocery tax. Lastly, Kendall County is in the process of updating it’s Comprehensive Plan. There is a meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 6:00-7:30 p.m., at Plano’s Community Library for those interested in hearing about it.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: William Thomas

A motion was made by Alderman Wickens, seconded by Alderman Swoboda, to approve an ordinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan, 2025 update. Attorney Thomas said the last update was in 2017. There were questions about areas for solar to be located. Alderman DeBolt asked how many acres are set aside for solar. Mike Hoffman from Teska, said 0 to 600 acres are in the overlay on the far west side of the corresponding map. He followed up with when will the City know if it is used for solar. Mike said someone would apply to the City and County, but there is nothing as of now. Mayor Rennels said we are setting aside an area where we would like solar to be, and by doing so, can limit it to that area. Mike Hoffman said with no area set aside, the City has no leverage in a court case. By having an area set aside, the City will have some control by showing it is not opposed to solar. Mayor Rennels said the Comprehensive Plan is a guideline of what we would like to see. Alderman Swoboda said we have a growth plan to best meet the needs of our community. If a developer brings an idea to the City, we have a guideline to make sure the developer’s idea is in the best spot.

Alderman Johns said the tennis courts listed in the Comprehensive Plan are no longer at the high school. Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Wickens, Swoboda, Fawver, Mulliner, Nadeau, Veen

Voting “Nay”: DeBolt, Johns

Absent:

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman DeBolt, to approve picking up the tabled resolution, approving and authorizing purchasing a camera trailer from EJ Equipment in an amount not to exceed $262,440.70 from the July 28, 2025 Council meeting. Alderman Mulliner would like to see this tabled for one more meeting. Alderman Swoboda asked Attorney Thomas if it should be postponed or tabled. Attorney Thomas asked Alderman Swoboda if he has a certain date to suggest, and he said yes.

Roll Call:

Voting “Aye”: Swoboda, DeBolt, Fawver, Mulliner, Veen

Voting “Nay”: Johns, Nadeau, Wickens

Absent:

Motion passed.

Resolution #2025-: a contract with EJ Equipment, not to exceed $262,440.70, for a camera trailer A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda, seconded by Alderman Mulliner, to postpone this vote on the resolution to approve and authorize purchasing a camera trailer from EJ Equipment in an amount not to exceed $262,440.70, to the August 25th, 2025 Council meeting.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

Resolution #2025-40: Alfa Laval Inc. centrifuge at the wastewater treatment plant A motion was made by Alderman DeBolt, seconded by Alderman Johns, to approve a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a service and repair agreement with Alfa Laval Inc. in an amount not to exceed $17,237.38 regarding repairs to the Alfa Laval centrifuge at the wastewater treatment plant. Nick Rossaert said they have been doing what they can to keep this going, even running it at 50% last week. This repair is an emergency and if approved, will be paid with contingency funds.

Roll Call:

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

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

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-nothing

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT: Norm Allison

Chief Allison said the three squad cars ordered in May will be here tomorrow, August 12th, 2025. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT: Nick Rossaert, Josh Beyer Sr.-absent, Karl Tisberger

Karl said the road program is just about done. The sidewalk program will start after Labor Day. They will be doing in-house striping this week after brush pick-up is done.

Nick said his crew have the diffuser treatment completed on the first three tanks.

City Administrator Shanahan said Josh’s SCADA computer is failing. This will be on the next meeting agenda.

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 August 25th, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

PARKS: Alderman Johns

Alderman Johns said the Ray Niles Park climbing system has been replaced. The signs for it and the Dick Hemmingsen Park are ready to be picked up. He will be setting a date for a ribbon cutting for both parks. The caution hot signs for the slides will be put on them soon.

PERSONNEL & INSURANCE: Alderman Swoboda-nothing

SPECIAL EVENTS: Alderman Nadeau

Alderman Nadeau said the Midweek Music concerts have been lovely, and encouraged people to come enjoy them.

STREETS & UTILITIES: Alderman DeBolt

Alderman DeBolt gave a reminder that school is starting, so please take your time driving and look out for kids crossing streets.

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:

Keith Riddle said on July 29th, 2025, at 7:10 p.m., he was almost hit by a car on Ben Street, just past School Street. He said a car flew past him without moving over for him, and almost hit him. He has pleaded with the Council numerous times to do something about the area between Corri Lane and School Street. On July 30th, 2025, Chief Allison got a speed sign by Corri Lane and Ben Street. Keith is not sure what can be done because it is a Kendall County issue and they say Plano can take care of it. He asked if a speed bump or a caution slow down sign could be put there.

CLOSED SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2

A motion was made by Alderman Swoboda,seconded by Alderman Nadeau, to approve going into Closed Session pursuant to 5 ILCSS 120/2(c)(2) collective negotiation matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, and 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”: Swoboda, Nadeau, DeBolt, Fawver, Johns, Mulliner, Veen, Wickens

Voting “Nay”:

Absent:

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Alderman Fawver, seconded by Alderman Swoboda, to return to Open Session. Attorney Thomas said no action was taken during Closed Session. A unanimous “Aye” voice vote was heard. The 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 7:19 p.m.

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