City of Batavia City Council met April 18.
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 Cerone led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Aldermen in attendance at roll: Leman (2), Wolff (2), Ajazi (3), Malay (4), Connelly (4), Uher (5), Beck (5), Cerone (6), Russoto (6), Miller (7), Vogelsinger (7).
Attending remotely: Ajazi
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 February 1, 2022 and February 8, 2022
B. Historic Preservation Commission February 14, 2022 and March 14, 2022
C. Building Reports March 2022
Approvals:
D. April 15, 2021 Payroll $927,925.50
E. Accounts Payable Check Register $3,222,101.41
F. City Council Minutes for April 4, 2022
G. COW Executive Session Minutes for January 25, 2022 for discussions of personnel and collective bargaining
H. COW Executive Session Minutes for February 1, 2022 for setting the price of land and discussions of personnel.
I. ORDINANCE 22-20: Amending Ordinance 20-39 to Eliminate a Reversion Clause for the Southwest Corner of Fabyan Parkway and Kirk Road-1501 North Kirk Road (SCB 3/28/22 COW 4/12/22 11/0) CD
Ald. Beck read aloud the Consent agenda.
Motion by Ald. Beck, seconded by Ald. Connelly, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 10 yea/ 0 nay/ 3 absent.
7. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: (For Items NOT on the Agenda)
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Establishing Special Service Area Number 67 Kirkland Chase Phase Three Subdivision, Wind Energy Pass & Wagner Road
Mayor Schielke opened the public meeting at 7:35.
Two gentlemen residing at Wind Energy Pass asked for further information on the agenda item.
Batavia Community and Economic Development Coordinator Scott Buening addressed the questions.
Discussion ensued as to the possibility of a tax levy associated with the SSA. As a backup there is a $0.50/$100 EAV levy to care for the maintenance of three retention ponds. This levy would only levy the actual maintenance costs for the area.
Residents expressed concern that the single family home owners would be financially responsible for maintenance of retention ponds not owned or maintained by the homeowners association where the single family homes belong.
Buening responded that the drainage from the single-family homes is partly handled by the retention ponds in question. Though the single-family homes are not currently financially responsible for maintenance, in the unusual circumstance that the SSA would need to be applied, they would bear some financial responsibility.
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Beck, to close the public hearing at 7:46 PM. Motion carried 11 yea/ 0 nay/3 absent.
9. OATH OF OFFICE: Probationary Police Officer Travis Kurtz Mayor Schielke administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Travis Kurtz.
10. RE-APPOINTMENT: Dennis Anderson To The Board Of Fire And Police Commission
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Cerone, to approve the appointment. Motion carried 11 yea/ 0 nay/3 absent.
11. PROCLAMATION: Arbor Day
Alderman Beck read the proclamation aloud. Mayor Schielke presented Gary Holm with the Proclamation in recognition of his leadership with the City to attain the Tree City USA designation.
Motion by Ald. Beck, seconded by Ald. Leman, to approve the proclamation. Motion carried 11 yea/ 0 nay/3 absent.
12. MAINSTREET MINUTE
Director Beth Walker delivered her report on the recent and upcoming programs of Batavia MainStreet.
She introduced four former Boardwalk Shop vendors who have now opened brick and mortar locations who discussed their experiences at the Boardwalk Shops. Meli Bernas, Pretty Pages; Abby Estes, Catalpa Manor; Jo Colagiacomi, New Moon Vegan; Cortney Kinzler, Black Angel Designs.
13. ORDINANCE 22-23: Establishing Special Service Area Number 67 Kirkland Chase Phase Three Subdivision, Wind Energy Pass & Wagner Road (JLS 4/7/22 COW 4/12/22 11/0) CD
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 11 yea/ 0 nay/3 absent.
14. DISCUSSION: 2021 West Side Property Maintenance Contract Renewal With Shamrock Hardscapes & Restoration, Inc. (SH 4/13/22) CS
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Cerone, to table discussion until the regular Committee of the Whole meeting on April 26th. Motion carried 11 yea/ 0 nay/3 absent.
15. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Laura Newman delivered her report. Review recording for comments in full.
16. COMMITTEE REPORTS
City Services:
none
Community Development: none
Public Utilities: none
Government Services:
none
17. OTHER BUSINESS
none
18. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Schielke delivered his report. View recording for comments in full.
19. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Cerone, to enter an executive session to discuss personnel issues in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Section 2(c)(1). Motion carried 11 yea/ 0 nay/ 3 absent.
The executive session began at 8:35 pm and ended at 10:32 pm.
20. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Russotto, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m.
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