City of Batavia City Council met Feb. 21.
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 Cerone led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Aldermen in attendance at roll: Baerren (1), Solfa (1), Leman (2), Wolff (2), Ajazi (3), Malay (4), Connelly (4), Uher (5), Beck (5), Cerone (6), Russoto (6), Miller (7), Vogelsinger (7).
Attending remotely: Baerren, Ajazi, Malay, Beck, 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 November 30, 2021 and December 14, 2021
B. Plan Commission Minutes October 6, 2021, December 1, 2021 and January 19, 2022
C. Historic Preservation Commission November 22, 2021
D. Building Reports January 2022
Approvals:
E. February 18, 2022 Payroll $1,062,145.61
F. Accounts Payable Check Register $3,669,224.72
G. City Council Minutes for February 7, 2022
H. ORDINANCE 22-07: Annexing Properties on Evergreen Drive, Roberts Lane and Walnut Street (SCB 1/24/22 COW 2/15/22 14/0) CD
I. ORDINANCE 22-08: Extinguishing an Access Easement on the Former First Baptist Church Property (SCB 2/4/22 COW 2/15/22 14/0) CD
J. ORDINANCE 22-09: Authorizing the Sale of Excess Land at the Southwest Corner of Batavia Avenue and West Wilson Street by Solicitation of Bids (SCB 2/8/22 COW 2/15/22 14/0) CD
K. RESOLUTION 22-031-R: Authorizing Execution of Addendum No. 1 to Task Order No. 13 with Allen+Pepa Architects for Additional Professional Architectural and Engineering Services related to Government Center Remodeling Project in the amount of $9,000.00 (SH 2/10/22 COW 2/15/22 14/0) CS
L. RESOLUTION 22-024-R: Abatement of $399,124 from the 2013 $9,120,000 Refunding GO Bonds (LP 2/08/22 COW 2/15/22 14/0) GS
M. RESOLUTION 22-025-R: Abatement of $1,495,050 from the 2015 $22,570,000 Refunding GO Bonds (LP 2/08/22 COW 2/15/22 14/0) GS
N. RESOLUTION 22-026-R: Abatement of $408,706 from the 2017 $6,000,000 GO Bonds (LP 2/08/22 COW 2/15/22 14/0) GS
O. RESOLUTION 22-027-R: Abatement of $692,850 from the 2019 $3,195,000 Refunding GO Bonds (LP 2/08/22 COW 2/15/22 14/0) GS
P. RESOLUTION 22-028-R: Abatement of $257,000 from the 2020 $4,000,000 GO Bonds (LP 2/08/22 COW 2/15/22 14/0) GS
Q. RESOLUTION 22-020-R: Authorizing IGA with Kane County for the Administration of Raffle Permits (AI 2/15/22 COW 2/15/22 14/0) GS
Consent agenda read by Ald. Beck
Motion by Ald. Beck, 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. MAINSTREET MINUTE
Director Beth Walker delivered her report on the recent and upcoming business of Batavia MainStreet. Tennants for the Batavia Boardwalk Shops have been selected and will be announced shortly.
9. RESOLUTION 22-022-R: Authorization To Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding Regarding Kane County Bike Sharing Services 2022 (AI 2/15/22 COW 2/15/22 14/0) GS
Motion by Ald. Beck, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the resolution. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/1 absent.
10. RESOLUTION 22-029-R: Authorizing Execution Of Task Order #28 With Engineering Enterprises Inc. For Construction Engineering Of The Lead Service Line Replacement Project For A Fixed Fee Of $401,904.00. (JB 2/10/22 COW 2/15/22 14/0) PU
Ald Cerone asked for clarification as to whether or not staff time is a reimbursable expense under the grant that is funding the project in this resolution. Gary Holm clarified that staff time does not qualify.
Motion by Ald. Cerone, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the resolution. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/1 absent.
11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Laura Newman delivered her report. Review recording for complete report.
There will be updates to the online portal for community members to use to execute FOIA requests to create efficiency and streamline the process.
City staff will seek a parking lot variance extension for the Larson Becker property.
12. COMMITTEE REPORTS
| City Services: | none |
| Community Development: | none |
| Public Utilities: | There will be items for discussion at tomorrow evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting. |
| Government Services: | none |
Ald. Miller announced that the Batavia School District will host a community meeting on February 22nd at the Batavia Public Library to discuss the financing of future development plans.
14. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Schielke delivered his report. Review recording for comments in full.
Mayor highlighted the ongoing issue of private residential properties that are not in compliance with city code. He discussed the possibility of Aldermen creating a list of properties that need attention.
Ald. Uher suggested involving the Batavia community to help correct unsightly properties. Discussion ensued on resources for maintaining the appearance of properties.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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