City of Batavia City Council met Oct. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
2. INVOCATION followed by PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Alderman Beck led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Aldermen in attendance at roll: Miller (7), Russotto (6), Beck (5), Connelly (4), Chanzit (3), Wolff (2), Solfa (1), Baerren (1), Leman (2), Ajazi (3), Malay (4), Uher (5), Cerone (6), Vogelsinger (7)
Attending remotely: Chanzit, Barren, Ajazi, Cerone, Vogelsinger
REMINDER: Please speak into the microphone for BATV recording
4. ITEMS REMOVED/ADDED/CHANGED
None
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Accept and Place on File:
A. August 2022 Monthly Financial Report
B. Committee of the Whole Minutes July 12, 2022
C. Plan Commission Minutes August 17, 2022
D. Historic Preservation Commission August 22, 2022 and September 12, 2022 Approvals:
E. September 2022 Payroll $1,050,824.68
F. Accounts Payable Check Register $1,373,854.46
G. City Council Minutes for September 19, 2022
H. ORDINANCE 22-43 An Ordinance amending ordinances adopted by the City Council of the City of Batavia, Kane and DuPage Counties, Illinois, authorizing and providing for the issue of Waterworks Revenue Bonds (IEPA) of said City. (PC 9/21/22 COW 9/27/22 13/0) GS
Ald. Chanzit read aloud the Consent Agenda.
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/ 0 absent.
7. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: (For Items NOT on the Agenda) None seen.
8. PROCLAMATION: World Polio Day October 24, 2022
Ald. Chanzit read a proclamation declaring October 24th World Polio Day.
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the proclamation. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/ 0 absent.
George Scheetz, Director of the Batavia Public Library and Rotary Club member accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for their support.
9. PROCLAMATION: Heroic Actions Of Batavia Citizens
After Nicholas Frank entered anaphylactic shock while working in his yard, his young son, Nico, talked to the 911 dispatcher, then ran to his neighbor’s house for help. After overcoming an initial language barrier, his neighbor, Yari Cordova rendered aid by locating and administering Mr. Frank’s Epipen. The quick action of the two young people helped to stabilize Mr. Young until Batavia paramedics arrived on the scene.
10. APPROVAL: Appoint Alderman Tom Connolly To Replace Alderman Mike Russotto On The Tri-Com Central Dispatch Board
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the appointment. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/ 0 absent.
11. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
City Administrator Laura Newman reminded the Council that recent and upcoming events of Batavia Chamber of Commerce can be found on their website.
12. RESOLUTION 22-100-R: Facade Improvement Grant - 106 W. Wilson Street, BEI (AI 9/27/22 COW 9/27/22 13/0) CD
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Malay, to approve the resolution. Wendy Reed, Property Manager for BEI, advised the Council on the scope of the project.
Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/ 0 absent.
13. APPROVAL: Waive Formal Bidding For Services To Install HDPE Conduit In The Area Of Pine Street And Woodland Hills Drive (GH)
Motion by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Solfa, to waive formal bidding. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/ 0 absent.
14. RESOLUTION 22-102-R: Approving An Emergency Contract With Ray’s Electrical & Boring Services To Install HDPE Conduit In The Area Of Pine Street And Woodland Hills Drive For An Amount Not-To-Exceed $129,984.00 Which Includes 10 Percent Contingency (GH 2/22/22 COW 9/27/22 13/0) PU
Motion by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/ 0 absent.
15. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Laura Newman delivered her report. Review recording for comments in full.
16. OTHER BUSINESS
Ald. Uher requested that the Council take up the issue of video gaming in a near future committee meeting.
Ald. Wolff let the Council know that the Batavia High School football team is playing the Geneva High School football team on October 7th.
17. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Schielke delivered his report. The Mayor expressed thanks to Director George Sheetz for his years of dedicated service to the Batavia community. Director Sheetz will be retiring in 2023. Review recording for comments in full.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:18 pm.
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