City of Batavia City Council met July 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
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), Wolff (2), Ajazi (3), Chanzit (3), Malay (4), Connelly (4), Uher (5), Beck (5), Cerone (6), Russotto (6), Vogelsinger (7), Miller (7).
Attending remotely: Ajazi, Chanzit, Vogelsinger
REMINDER: Please speak into the microphone for BATV recording
4. ITEMS REMOVED/ADDED/CHANGED
none
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Accept and Place on File:
A. Committee of the Whole Minutes May 24, 2022
B. Building Reports June 2022
Approvals:
C. July 8, 2022 Payroll $965,659.06
D. Accounts Payable Check Register $3,985,642.96
E. City Council Minutes for July 5, 2022
F. APPROVAL: COW Executive Session Meeting Minutes May 17, 2022 - Personnel
G. APPROVAL: COW Executive Session Meeting Minutes May 24, 2022 – Probable Litigation
H. RESOLUTION 22-071-R: Accepting a Plat of Dedication of Morton Street (SCB 6/29/22 COW 7/12/22 11/0) CD
I. RESOLUTION 22-076-R: Approving a Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision for 950 West Wilson Subdivision. JKLM Land Development, LLC, Applicant (DMR 7/7/22 COW 7/12/22 11/0) CD
J. RESOLUTION 22-070-R: Auth Task Order #10 with Baxter and Woodman for the GIS Collection of Stormwater for an amount not-to-exceed $26,239.00 (AMP 7/5/22 COW 7/12/22 11/0) CS
K. RESOLUTION 22-075-R: Authorizing Execution of the Contract for the 2022 Street Resurfacing and Sidewalk Replacement Program with Builders Paving LLC in the amount not to exceed $1,977,800 which includes 10% contingency amount Adopt IDOT Resolution (BLRB 14220 form) to appropriate $1,600,000 from the state Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) fund. (RB 7/7/22 COW 7/12/22 11/0) CS
L. ORDINANCE 22-15: Amending the Municipal Code related to Employee Appointments (GH 7/5/22 COW 7/12/22 11/0) GS
M. RESOLUTION 22-060-R: Authorize Execution of Contract with Polco & National Research Center, to Administer the National Community Survey for City of Batavia (AI 7/7/22 COW 7/12/22 11/0) GS
N. RESOLUTION 22-072-R: Authorizing Execution of a Contract with Raucci and Sullivan LLC (LN 7/7/22 COW 7/12/22 11/0) GS
Ald. Chanzit read aloud the Consent agenda.
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.
7. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: (For Items NOT on the Agenda)
Bill McGrath, of 407 Elm Street, addressed the City Council. He spoke about the Ordinance under consideration in Naperville to regulate the commercial sale of assault weapons and large-capacity magazines (22-0848). He asks that Batavia as well as other home rule communities in the state consider similar restrictions on the sale, but not possession, of such weapons in Batavia.
8. MAINSTREET MINUTE
Director Beth Walker delivered her report on the recent and upcoming activities of Batavia MainStreet.
Ald. Cerone asked for more details about purchasing tickets for Cocktails in the Park.
9. APPROVAL: Class F Liquor License For Batavia Mainstreet’s Community Dinner Table (DE 7/05/22)
Ald. Beck left the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
Motion by Ald. Cerone, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the license. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
10. ORDINANCE 22-36: Annexing 37W330 McKee Street (SCB 7/7/22 COW 7/12/22 11/0) CD
Ald. Beck returned to the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.
11. ORDINANCE 22-35: Annexing 332 And 342 Evergreen Drive And 1017 And 1033 Walnut Street (SCB 7/5/22 COW 7/12/22 11/0) CD
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.
12. RESOLUTION 22-077-R: Approving Batavia Small Business Saturday Video Series 2022 (AI 7/15/22) GS
Ald. Cerone asked which funding source staff recommended for this project. Administrator Newman recommended the economic development grant fund.
Ald. Wolff asked if these videos would be available to the businesses who are part of the project for their own use. Administrator Newman confirmed that they would be available for this use.
Motion by Ald. Cerone, seconded by Ald. Uher, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.
13. RESOLUTION: 22-073-R: Authorizing Mayor To Sign Official Response Letter To League Of Women Voters Of Central Kane County (GH 7/5/22 COW 7/12/22 11/0) PU
Motion by Ald. Cerone, seconded by Ald. Malay, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 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 |
none seen
17. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Schielke delivered his report.
He spoke on the legacy of John Kennedy, a long time city employee who passed away unexpectedly on July 14th.
Review recording for comments in full.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Russotto, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
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