City of Batavia City Council met Dec. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM.
2. INVOCATION followed by PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Scout Troop 103 processed the colors and 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), Connelly (4), Uher (5), Beck (5), Cerone (6), Russoto (6), Vogelsinger (7), Miller (7).
Attending remotely: Russotto, Beck, Connelly, Chanzit, Baerren, Ajazi, Malay, Cerone, Vogelsinger
4. REMINDER: Please speak into the microphone for BATV recording 5. ITEMS REMOVED/ADDED/CHANGED
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Accept and Place on File:
A. Committee of the Whole Minutes September 21, 2021 and September 28, 2021
B. Plan Commission Minutes October 20, 2021
C. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes October 25, 2021
D. Building Reports October 2021
E. September 2021 City Council Financial Report
Approvals:
F. November 26, 2021 Payroll $955,798.52
G. Accounts Payable Check Register $8,668,706.23
H. ORDINANCE 21-65: Amending the Municipal code Relating to Water Usage Rates (GH 11/16/21 COW 11/16/21 13/0)
I. ORDINANCE 21-66: Amending the Municipal code Relating to sanitary Usage Rates (GH 11/16/21 COW 11/16/21 13/0)
J. RESOLUTION 21-108-R: Approving Task Order #15 with Trotter and Associates, Inc. for Engineering Design of Phase 11A Improvements to the Watewater Treatment Facility (GH 11/6/21 COW 11/16/21 13/0)
K. RESOLUTION 21-114-R: Authorizing Task Order #13 with Allen+Pepa Architects for Professional Architectural & Engineering Services related to Government Center Remodeling Project (SH 11/22/21 COW 11/30/21 14/0) CS
L. RESOLUTION 21-109-R: Authorization to Purchase a 2020 Titan Pro Plus Leaf Machine from Bonnell Industries, Inc. for $50,812.00 (SH 11/19/21 COW 11/30/21 14/0) CS
M. RESOLUTION 21-110-R: Authorizing Execution of a Master Service Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Wiss, Janney,Elstner Associates, Inc. (SH 11/23/21 COW 11/30/21 14/0) CS
N. RESOLUTION 21-112-R: Authorizing Execution of Task Order No. 1 with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. for engineering services to design and prepare bid documents related to the City Hall three-story ridge rail fall protection system in an amount not to exceed $24,500.00 (SH 11/23/21 COW 11/30/21 14/0) CS
O. RESOLUTION 21-113-R: Authorizing Execution of Task Order No. 2 with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. for engineering services to design and prepare bid documents related to the City Hall single-story railing/guardrail protection system in an amount not to exceed $16,500.00 (SH 11/23/21 COW 11/30/21 14/0) CS
P. RESOLUTION 21-111-R: Tow Contract (DE 11/21/21 COW 11/30/21 114/0) GS Consent agenda read by Ald. Chanzit
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Miller, 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. PRESENTATION: BATAVIA TOY DRIVE
Roy Bailey presented on the progress of the Batavia Toy Drive. He expressed confidence that the need will be met, as it has been for the previous 73 years, and encouraged the community to continue to support the drive.
9. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Margaret Perreault delivered her report on the recent and upcoming activities of the Chamber of Commerce. She introduced her guest speaker, recently named Chair of Batavia United Way.
10. ORDINANCE 21-72: Annexing And Zoning 520, 524, 534, 604, 509, 527, 603 And 605 McKinley Street And 1121, 1132, 1122, 1128 And A Vacant Lot South Of 1114 Morton Street (SCB 11/8/21 COW 11/30/21 14/0) CD
Ald. Wolff expressed his hope that there be revisions to the notification and comment process to better help residents in areas slated to be annexed understand the benefits of annexation.
Ald. Chanzit commended Scott Buening and his staff who work annexation projects.
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Miller, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/0 absent.
11. RESOLUTION 21-107-R: 2022 Annual Budget (PC 11/17/21 COW 11/30/21 14/0) GS
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the resolution. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/0 absent.
12. ORDINANCE 21-68: Tax Levy (PC 11/04/21 COW 11/09/21 12/0) GS
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/0 absent.
13. ORDINANCE 21-69: Tax Levy SSA #30 (PC 11/04/21 COW 11/09/21 12/0) GS
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/0 absent.
14. ORDINANCE 21-70: Tax Levy SSA #62 (PC 11/04/21 COW 11/09/21 12/0) GS
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/0 absent.
15. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Laura Newman delivered her report. Review recording for complete report.
Ald. Cerone requested information about the rest of the scheduled December meetings.
Administrator Newman anticipates City Council meetings on December 20th, January 3rd.
16. COMMITTEE REPORTS
| City Services: | none |
| Community Development: | none |
| Public Utilities: | none |
| Government Services: | none |
Ald. Leman mentioned that she has received reports of aggressive coyote activities from residents. Ald. Newman reported that Kane County provides animal control services, but does not usually address the kinds of interactions in question. She suggested that Kane County can provide educational resources for residents with concerns about coyote behavior.
18. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Schielke delivered his report. Review recording for comments in full. 19. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
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