City of Batavia City Council met Sept. 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
PLEASE NOTE: These minutes are not a word-for-word transcription of the statements made at the meeting, nor intended to be a comprehensive review of all discussions. Minutes are intended to make an official record of the actions taken by the Committee/City Council, and to include some description of discussion points as understood by the minute-taker. Any references to discussion and/or statements are only to provide greater clarity to the public and they may not reference all, some, or any of an individual speaker’s comments.
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
2. INVOCATION followed by PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Alderman Knopp led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Aldermen in attendance at roll: Baerren (1), Solfa (1), Leman (2), Wolff (2), Ajazi (3), Chanzit (3), Malay (4), Knopp (4), Uher (5), Beck (5), Cerone (6), Russotto (6), Vogelsinger (7).
Attending remotely: Chanzit, Ajazi, Malay, Cerone, Vogelsinger
Alderman Miller (7) arrived at 8:19
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. Committee of the Whole Minutes August 10, 2021
B. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 23, 2021
C. Building Reports August 2021
Approvals:
D. September 17, 2021 Payroll $933,636.10
E. Accounts Payable Check Register $4,659,426.70
F. APPROVAL: Cow Executive Session Minutes for June 8, 2021, June 21, 2021 and June 29, 2021
G. RESOLUTION 21-089-R: Approving a Plat of Dedication for Massie View north of Gore Street (SCB 9/3/21 COW 9/14/21 12/0) CD
H. ORDINANCE 21-37: Amending the Batavia city Code Related to Parking Regulations, Title 3 Business and License Regulations and Title 10 Zoning code (DMR 8/9/21 COW 8/24/21 14/0) CD
I. RESOLUTION 21-090-R: Authorizing Support of Participation in the 2021 Safe Routes to School Grant Program (CB 9/01/21 COW 9/14/21 13/0) CS
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Knopp, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.
7. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: (For Items NOT on the Agenda) None
8. RECOGNITION: Joe Knopp 4th Ward Alderman
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Chanzit, to approve the proclamation of recognition. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.
9. PROCLAMATION: National Suicide Prevention + Action Month
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Knopp, to approve the proclamation. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.
10. MAINSTREET MINUTE
Beth Walker, Executive Director of Batavia MainStreet presented a summary of the recent and upcoming activities of the organization.
11. RESOLUTION 21-092-R: Authorizing Endorsing The 2021 Climate Action Plan For The Chicago Region (LN) GS
Ald. Miller arrived at 8:19.
City Administrator Newman presented a request from Mayor Burns of Geneva that Batavia City Council join Geneva in endorsing the 2021 Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region. She screened a video clip outlining the ways the 2021 Climate Action Plan supports municipalities in their efforts to affect climate action.
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Mayor Schielke invited Alex Zelis to speak on behalf of the Batavia Environmental Commission. Zelis stated that the Commission is in support of the 2021 Climate Action Plan and is hopeful to work with City Council and City staff on implementation.
Ald. Beck noted that because endorsement of the 2021 Climate Action Plan will affect many of the initiatives of the City, steps should be initiated to incorporate it into larger strategic planning.
Ald. Wolff raised concern that the City may not be able to afford to meet the milestones outlined in the 2021 Climate Action Plan, and that endorsing the Plan will require Council to review progress regularly.
Ald. Leman asked what mechanisms are available to ensure that action is taken after passing of the Resolution. Administrator Newman replied that the next step would be for the Committee of the Whole to incorporate the Plan’s actions into new strategic planning.
Motion by Ald. Beck, seconded by Ald. Leman, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/ 0 absent.
12. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Laura Newman delivered her report. Review recording for complete report.
13. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Government Services: none
City Services: none
Community Development: none
Public Utilities: none
14. OTHER BUSINESS
None
15. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Schielke delivered his report. Review recording for complete report.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Knopp, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
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