City of Batavia City Council met May 2.
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), Malay (4), Connelly (4), Uher (5), Beck (5), Miller (7), Vogelsinger (7).
Attending remotely: Baerren, Leman, Ajazi, Chanzit
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 15, 2022, February 22, 2022, March 1, 2022, March 15, 2022, March 22,2022 and March 29, 2022
B. Plan Commission Minutes February 16, 2022 and March 16, 2022
Approvals:
C. April 29, 2022 Payroll $1,034,978.42
D. Accounts Payable Check Register $2,463,500.94
E. APPROVAL: COW Executive Session Minutes: February 8, 2022 – Collective Bargaining, February 15, 2022 – Land Acquisition, February 22, 2022 – Personnel and Litigation, March 1, 2022 – Setting the Price of Land for Sale
F. RESOLUTION 22-050: Authorizing Execution of a Contract with Era Valdivia Contractors, Inc. for the 2022 Bridge Preventative Maintenance Project for an amount not to exceed the budgeted amount of $150,000 (CB 4/20/22 COW 4/26/22 11/0)
G. RESOLUTION 22-053-R: Approving a not to exceed $69,627 cost proposal provided by COMED for the SCADA circuit upgrade to replace AT&T phone line that read meter readings at both Northeast and Southeast substations (RB 4/22/22 COW 4/26/22 11/0) PU
H. RESOLUTION 22-051-R: Authorizing Execution of a One-Year Contract with Acres Group for 2022 West Side Property Maintenance (SH 4/20/22 COW 4/26/22 11/0)
Ald. Chanzit read aloud the Consent agenda.
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/2 absent.
7. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: (For Items NOT on the Agenda) none seen
8. PROCLAMATION: National Public Works Week May 15-May 22, 2022 Alderman Chanzit read the proclamation aloud.
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Beck, to approve the proclamation. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/2 absent.
The Mayor presented City of Batavia Public Works Director Gary Holm with a copy of the proclamation. Director Holm addressed the Council and thanked the public works staff.
9. APPROVAL: Waive Formal Bidding For 2022 Code Enforcement Abatement For Lawn Mowing Contract
Motion by Ald. Malay, seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve waiving the formal bidding process. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/2 absent..
10. RESOLUTION 22-052-R: Authorizing Execution Of A One-Year Contract With Clauss Brothers, Inc. For 2022 Code Enforcement Abatement For Lawn Mowing (JA 4/21/22 COW 4/26/22 11/0) CD
Motion by Ald. Malay, seconded by Ald. Beck, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/2 absent.
11. APPROVAL: Pyrotechnic Permit – Revelry 675
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Connelly, to approve the permit. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/2 absent.
12. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Director Margaret Perreault delivered her report on the recent and upcoming activities of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. View recording for comments in full.
13. ORDINANCE 22-22: Annexing 209, 210, 213, 230, 231, 304, 305, 314 And 315 Evergreen Drive And 946 Main Street (SCB 4/4/22 COW 4/26/22 11/0) CD
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/2 absent.
14. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Laura Newman delivered her report. Review recording for comments in full.
15. COMMITTEE REPORTS
| City Services: | none |
| Community Development: | none |
| Public Utilities: | none |
| Government Services: | none |
Ald Chanzit expressed his gratitude for the support he received during his recent surgery and recovery. He also spoke about the recent Batavia High School Pride Fest which he attended with the Mayor and City Administrator.
17. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Schielke delivered his report. Review recording for comments in full. The Mayor suggested that some of the historic chimney stacks located on downtown properties may need structural review. Discussion ensued.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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