City of Batavia City Council met Feb. 7.
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 Miller 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, Ajazi, Chanzit, Beck, Vogelsinger
4. REMINDER: Please speak into the microphone for BATV recording
5. ITEMS REMOVED/ADDED/CHANGED
None
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Accept and Place on File:
A. Committee of the Whole Minutes October 26, 2021, November 2, 2021, November 8, 2021, November 9, 2021 and November 16, 2021
Approvals:
B. January 21, 2022 Payroll $964,849.27 and February 4, 2022 Payroll $1,063,340.01
C. Accounts Payable Check Register $2,371,983.77
D. City Council Minutes for January 18, 2022
E. APPROVAL: COW Executive Session Minutes October 19, 2021
F. ORDINANCE 22-06: Proposing the Establishment of Special Service Area Number 67 Kirkland Chase Phase Three, Wind Energy Pass and Wagner Road (JLS 1/27/22 COW 2/01/22/14/0) CD
G. RESOLUTION 22-019-R: Authorizing execution of a one-year renewable contract with W.A. Management, Inc. for 2022 East Side Property Maintenance (SH 1/25/22 COW 2/01/22 14/0)
H. RESOLUTION 22-012-R: Authorizing the Purchase of Two (2) Police Department Patrol Vehicles for $68,356.00. (EB 1/14/22 COW 1/25/22 13/0) CS
I. RESOLUTION 22-013-R: Authorizing Task Order #2 with V3 for Carriage Crest Alternatives Analysis & Final Engineering for an amount not-to-exceed $157,769.00 (AMP 1/20/22 COW 2/01/22 14/0) CS
J. RESOLUTION 22-014-R: Authorizing Execution of a Contract with V3 Construction Group, Ltd. For the Mahoney Creek Tributary Detention Construction in the amount not-to-exceed $765,930.00 (AMP 1/20/22 COW 2/01/22 14/0) CS
K. RESOLUTION 22-015-R: Authorizing Execution of Task Order #9 with Baxter & Woodman for the Mahoney Creek Tributary Detention Construction Engineering Services in the amount not-to-exceed $57,300.00 (AMP 1/20/22 COW 2/01/22 14/0) CS
L. RESOLUTION 22-016-R: Authorizing Execution Task Order #8 with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for the GIS/GPS Stormwater Utility Field Data Collection in the amount not-to-exceed $49,632.00 (AMP 1/20/22 COW 2/01/22 14/0) CS
M. RESOLUTION 22-017-R: Authorizing Execution of a Contract with Encap, Inc. for the 2022 Annual Maintenance of Naturalized Drainage Areas in the amount not-to-exceed $67,040.00 (AMP 1/20/22 COW 2/01/22 14/0) CS
N. RESOLUTION 22-018-R: Authorizing a Master Services Agreement with H.W. Lochner, Inc. to provide Structural Engineering Services. (TFG 1/26/2022 COW 2/01/22 14/0) CS
O. RESOLUTION 22-021-R: Approving an Amendment to the Pole Attachment Agreement with ComED to reduce the annual fee for each power supply attached to ComED owned poles (RB 1/28/22 COW 2/01/22 14/0) PU
P. ORDINANCE 22-05: Declaring Certain Property to be Surplus and Authorizing Sale Thereof (SH 1/10/22 COW 1/25/22 13/0) CD
Q. ORDINANCE 22-04: Approving a Plat of Vacation for Bluebell Lane Turnaround (SCB 1/6/22 COW 1/25/22 13-0) CD
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. OATH OF OFFICE: Probationary Police Officer Joseph Gudella
Deputy Chief Sean Mazza introduced Officer Joseph Gudella and spoke on his qualifications to join the Batavia Police Department.
Mayor Schielke administered the Oath of Office to Probationary Police Officer Gudella.
9. PRESENTATION: 2022 Post Prom Donation
Deputy Chief Shawn Mazza presented the Post Prom Committee with a check in the amount of $3,000 to be used to support drug-and-alcohol-free activities after the Batavia High School Prom. Funding for this donation came from fines collected in the course of drug and alcohol enforcement.
10. PROCLAMATION: Retirement Fire Chief Randy Deicke
Alderman Chanzit read the proclamation in its entirety in recognition of the 15 years of dedicated service to the City of Batavia by Fire Chief Randy Deicke.
Chief Diecke addressed the council and the Mayor. His comments noted improvements made to the Fire Department in the course of his service and to highlight the hard work of the men of the Fire Department.
See recording for statement in full.
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the proclamation. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/1 absent.
11. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Margaret Perreault presented her report on the recent and upcoming programs of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber Membership Guide is now available. The Batavia City Map is in production to highlight businesses in Batavia. The Chamber is also offering local businesses the opportunity to solicit donations for the annual Sky Concert.
She introduced Jim Nichols from Crosstown Pub and Grill. Nichols addressed the Council and discussed the support that has made it possible to weather the uncertainty of the pandemic.
See recording for comments in full.
12. APPROVAL: Batavia Mainstreet Capital Project Proposal For Downtown Informational Kiosk Signage
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the proposal. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/1 absent.
13. APPROVAL: Class D-1 (Restaurant-All Liquor) Liquor License Application For Mirus, LLC, Located At 15 E. Wilson Street, Batavia (DE 1/27/22 COW 2/01/22 13/0) CS
Ald. Beck stepped away from the meeting at 8:13 PM
John Hammel rose to address the Council. He is a partner in Mirus LLC and the owner of Pal Joeys and Bar Evolution. He spoke about his hopes and plans for the new restaurant.
Motion by Ald. Russotto, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/2 absent.
14. APPROVAL: Class D-1 (Restaurant-All Liquor) Liquor License Application For Conde Corporation, Dba Taco Grill And Salsa Bar, Located At 107 N. Batavia Avenue, Batavia (DE 1/27/22 COW 2/01/22 13/0) CS
Motion by Ald. Russotto, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/2 absent.
15. RESOLUTION 22-010-R: Authorizing The Transfer Of Property To The Batavia Park District (Bike Path North Of Gore) (SCB 1/6/22 COW 1/25/22 13/0) CD
Ald. Beck returned to the meeting at 8:22 PM
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Russotto, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/1 absent
16. RESOLUTION 20-023-R: IBEW Electric Contract 2022-2024 (WB 2/07/22) GS
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the resolution. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/1 absent
17. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Laura Newman delivered her report. Review recording for complete report.
Ald. Beck asked if this would be an appropriate time to revisit the number of electric bikes allotted in the contract with Koloni. Administrator Newman expressed a desire to consult with the Kane County Forest Preserve District before requesting additional e-bike service. Discussion ensued.
18. COMMITTEE REPORTS
| City Services: | tomorrow night will include a discussion of an antenna installation on the water tower. |
| Community Development: | none |
| Public Utilities: | none |
| Government Services: | none |
None
20. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Schielke delivered his report. He advised the Aldermen that there may be a renewed effort to enforce city code concerning residential properties in disrepair. Review recording for comments in full.
21. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel
Motion by Ald. Russotto, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to enter an executive session to discuss personnel. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/1 absent
Executive session called to order at 8:39 PM.
Executive session adjourned by voice vote.
22. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Leman, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
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