City of Batavia City Council met Jan. 18.
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
Alderman Russotto 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), Connelly (4), Uher (5), Beck (5), Cerone (6), Russoto (6), Miller (7), Vogelsinger (7).
Attending remotely: Baerren, Leman, Ajazi, Chanzit, Beck, 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 October 12, 2021 and October 19, 2021
B. Monthly Building Reports December 2021
Approvals:
C. January 7, 2022 Payroll $1,014,313.73
D. Accounts Payable Check Register $4,110,864.84
E. NONE
F. APPROVAL: COW Executive Session Minutes for 10/5/21 and 10/21/21
G. RESOLUTION 22-001-R: Authorizing Execution of a Contract for the 2021 City Hall Fire Main Project with Automatic Fire Systems, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $17,980.00 (SH 12/28/21 COW 1/04/21 13/0) CS
H. RESOLUTION 22-004-R: Accepting a Plat of Dedicating a Portion of Wintergreen Terrace (SCB 12/30/21 COW 1/11/22 13/0) CD
I. RESOLUTION 22-005-R: Acceptance of Public Water Main System and Authorize the City Engineer to reduce the Letter of Credit for Public Improvements at 1850 E. Fabyan Drive (RB 1/6/22 COW 1/11/22 13/0) CS
J. RESOLUTION 22-006-R: Authorizing the City Administrator to apply for Kane County Development Funds and Execution of all Necessary Documents (RB 1/6/22 COW 1/11/22 13/0) CS
K. RESOLUTION 22-007-R: Authorizing a Contract with QP Testing to Perform Testing for 38kV Bushings at Northeast Distribution Substation for an amount not to exceed $22,842.00
L. RESOLUTION 22-008-R: Authorizing a Contract for Carlisle Utility to Perform 35kV Underground Facilities at 1789 Hubbard Ave for an amount not to exceed $188,062 which includes 10 percent contingency amount (RB 1/6/22 COW 1/11/22 13/0) PU
M. RESOLUTION 22-009-R: Authorizing a Contract for Electric Conduit Construction to Perform Windmill Cove Directional Boring and Cable Replacement for an amount not to exceed $1,103,420 which includes 10 percent contingency amount (RB 1/6/22 COW 1/11/22 13/0) PU
Consent agenda read by Ald. Chanzit
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Solfa, 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 seen
8. PUBLIC HEARING 7:35: Establishing Special Service Area Number 68 For Avenue Marketplace And Raising Cane’s
No comments seen.
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/1 absent.
9. PUBLIC HEARING 7:35: Establishing Special Service Area Number 42 Nagel Industrial Park PUD/Nagel Farmstead III
No comments seen.
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Connelly, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/1 absent.
10. PRESENTATION: Batavia High School Football Team
Mayor Schielke shared some of the history of the Batavia High School football program. He presented a proclamation in recognition of the 2021 team’s success and sportsmanship in the face of adversity.
Alderman Wolff spoke in recognition of the work and sportsmanship of the student athletes.
Coach Pieron spoke to thank the Mayor, Council and community of Batavia for their support of the team.
The team captains received copies of the proclamation.
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the proclamation. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/1 absent.
11. MAINSTREET MINUTE
Beth Walker presented her report on the recent and upcoming programs of Batavia MainStreet.
Bill McGrail, Vice President of the Board of Directors of Batavia MainStreet presented a 2021 wrap up. Please review the recording for comments in full.
12. APPROVAL: Class B-5 Package Liquor License Application For 7-Eleven Inc., D/B/A 7-Eleven 33874H At 336 E. Wilson St Batavia IL 60510 (DE 1/11/22 COW 1/11/22 12/0) CS
Ald. Beck stepped away from the meeting at 8:38 PM
Motion by Ald. Russotto, seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the application. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/2 absent.
13. ORDINANCE 22-01: Establishing Special Service Area Number 68 For Avenue Marketplace And Raising Cane’s (JLS 1/6/22 COW 1/11/22 13/0) CD
Ald. Beck returned to the meeting at 8:39 PM
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Russotto, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/1 absent.
14. ORDINANCE 22-02: Establishing Special Service Area Number 42 For The Nagel Industrial Park PUD/Farmstead III Development (DMR 1/6/22 COW 1/11/22 13/0) CD
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/1 absent.
15. ORDINANCE 22-03: Authorizing The Execution Of An Annexation Agreement By And Among The City Of Batavia And Stephan Josef Lammel For Property Located At The Southern Terminus Of Evergreen Drive (DMR 1/6/22 COW 1/11/22 13/0) CD
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Russotto, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/1 absent
16. RESOLUTION 22-003-R: Authorizing Contract With National Research Center Inc., For The National Community Survey For The City Of Batavia (LN 1/7/22) GS
No action was taken on this item.
17. RESOLUTION 22-011-R: Approval Of The Agreement Between The City Of Batavia And The Illinois Fraternal Order Of Police (Patrol Officers) Lodge 224 For January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024 (WB 1/18/22) GS
Ald. Malay joined the meeting virtually at 8:51 PM.
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/0 absent
18. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Laura Newman delivered her report. Review recording for complete report.
19. COMMITTEE REPORTS
| City Services: | none |
| Community Development: | none |
| Public Utilities: | none |
| Government Services: | none |
Ald. Wolff asked for clarification regarding which entity is responsible for installing snow fencing to prevent drifting snow near the Millview development. Gary Holm responded that he was not aware of who is responsible, but that it has not been a City project.
21. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Schielke delivered his report. Review recording for comments in full. 22. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Uher, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
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