City of Batavia City Council met Aug. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:32 PM.
2. INVOCATION followed by PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Alderman Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Aldermen in attendance: Baerren (1), Solfa (1), Leman (2), Wolff (2), Chanzit (3), Ajazi (3), Knopp (4), Malay (4), Uher (5), Russotto (6), Miller (7) Vogelsinger (7).
Attending remotely: Russotto, Knopp, Chanzit, Ajazi, Malay, Vogelsinger Aldermen Absent: Beck (5), Cerone (6)
4. REMINDER: Please speak into the microphone for BATV recording
5. ITEMS REMOVED/ADDED/CHANGED
None
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Consent agenda read by Ald. Chanzit
Accept and Place on File:
A. Historic Preservation Commission July 26, 2021
B. Building Reports June 2021 and July 2021
C. June 2021 Financial City Council Report
Approvals:
D. August 6, 2021 Payroll $931,233.33
E. Accounts Payable Check Register $2,539,195.99
F. ORDINANCE 21-36: Grant of Variances for a Pool (Hot Tub) Tyler and Rebecca Berggren, Applicants – 600 Lathem Street (DMR 8/4/21 COW 8/10/21 12/0) CD
G. ORDINANCE 21-38: Conditional Use Permit for a Hotel in the DMU Downtown Mixed-Use District 10-12 North River Street, 2 Rooms on the 2nd Floor – Laura O’Brien, applicant (JLS 8/2/21 COW 8/10/21 12/0) CD
H. ORDINANCE 21-39: Amending Title 9 of the Municipal Code for Electric Regulations for All Structures (Solar PV Systems) (SB/JA 7/26/21 COW 8/10/21 12/0) CD
I. RESOLUTION 21-081-R: Authorizing Execution of a Contract with Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. for City Hall North & East Fire House Parking Lot Resurfacing for an amount not to exceed $82,000 which includes 10 percent contingency amount (CB 8/4/21 COW 8/10/21 13/0) CS
J. RESOLUTION 21-083-R: City Contribution for Quarry Beach Parking Lot Improvements (GH 7/27/21 COW 8/10/21 13/0) CS
K. ORDINANCE 21-43: Amending the 2021 Wage and Salaries for the Non-Collectively Bargained Employees (WB 8/10/21 COW 8/10/21 13/0) GS L. RESOLUTION 21-082-R: Authorizing a contract with Quad Plus for Paramount Substation Transformer Bushing Replacement for an amount not to exceed $38,000 which includes 10 percent contingency amount (RB 8/6/21 COW 8/10/21 13/0) PU
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Knopp, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
7. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: (For Items NOT on the Agenda) None
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Annexation Agreement for 2S525 S. Raddant Road (SCB).
Mayor Schielke convenied a public hearing at 7:40 PM for discussion of an Annexation Agreement for 2S525 S. Raddant Road.
Seeing no comments from the public, Ald. Miller made a motion to close the public hearing. Ald. Wolf seconded. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
9. OATH OF OFFICE: Deputy Chief Eric Blowers
Chief Eul addressed the council on the qualities and qualifications of Eric Blowers. Mayor Schielke administered the Oath of Office to Deputy Chief Eric Blowers.
10. PRESENTATION: Batavia High School State Medalists
Alderman Wolff read a certification of appreciation addressed to the Batavia High School Boys Track Team in recognition of their sportsmanship and example of hard work. Mayor Schielke presented the mayoral certificate of appreciation to members of the track team: Nicholas Fortino, Jonah Fallon, Jacob Hohmann, Tyler Piron, Anthony Bradley, Scott Parker, Reese Wheatley. Coach Piron addressed the Council and spoke in detail about the hard work and leadership of the team.
11. MAINSTREET MINUTE
Beth Walker, Executive Director of Batavia MainStreet presented a summary of the recent and upcoming activities of the organization.
12. APPROVAL: Class J (Theater) Liquor License For Comedy Vault LLC Located At 18 E. Wilson St, Batavia IL 60510
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the License. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
13. APPROVAL: Class E-5 Liquor License (Limited Retail/Salon) For J DeCarlo Salon And Spa 139 S. Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL 60510
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the License. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
14. APPROVAL: Class G Special Use Permits – Liquor License Applications For Bar Evolution, Wilson Street Tavern, Oak And Swine, Sidecar Supper Club And Riverside Pizza For The 2021 “Downtown Block Party”
Riverside Pizza did not ultimately submit an application and were struck from the language of the permitting.
Alderman Leman asked for clarification as to why establishments with existing liquor licenses needed additional licensing for this event. Administrator Newman explained that their service area was being expanded beyond their typical patio areas.
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the License. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
15. APPROVAL: Class G Special Permit Liquor License For EvenFlow Music And Spirits, 302 W. State St Geneva, For Their “Batavia Nights” Special Event
Mayor Schielke asked for clarification as to why the City of Batavia was licensing an establishment with a Geneva address. He suggested that a review of liquor licenses in committee is needed.
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the License. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
16. ORDINANCE 21-40: Authorizing Execution Of An Annexation Agreement For 2S525 S. Raddant Road (SCB 8/5/21) CD
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the Ordinance. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
17. ORDINANCE 21-41: Annexing And Zoning 2S525 S. Raddant Road (SCB 8/5/21) CD
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the Ordinance. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
18. RESOLUTION 21-074-R: Tax Increment Financing District Grant And Incentive Program Revisions (SCB 7/7/21 COW 7/27/21 11/0) CD
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the Resolution. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
19. RESOLUTION 21-085-R: Requesting A Permit From IDOT To Close Westbound Webster At Illinois Route 25 For The Batavia Nights Event (LN 8/13/21) CS
Motion by Ald. Russotto, seconded by Ald. Uher, to approve the Resolution. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
20. ORDINANCE 21-42: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing And Providing For The Issue Of Not To Exceed $4,425,000 Waterworks Revenue Bonds (IEPA) Of The City Of Batavia, Kane And DuPage Counties, Illinois, For The Purposes Of Paying The Costs Of The Necessary Improvements To The Waterworks System Of Said City, Prescribing All The Details Of Said Bonds And Providing For The Collection, Segregation, And Distribution Of The Revenues Of Said System For The Payment Of Said Bonds. (PC 8/5/21 COW 8/10/21)13/0) PU
Motion by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the Ordinance. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
21. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Laura Newman delivered her report. Review recording for complete report.
22. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Gov Services: none
City Services: none
Community Development: none
Public Utilities: none
23. OTHER BUSINESS
None
24. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Schielke delivered his report. Review recording for complete report.
25. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Miller, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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