City of Batavia City Council met Nov. 7.
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 Connelly led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Aldermen in attendance at roll: Miller (7), Beck (5), Connelly (4), Chanzit (3), Wolff (2), Solfa (1), Baerren (1), Leman (2), Ajazi (3), Malay (4), Cerone (6), Vogelsinger (7)
Attending remotely: Miller, Chanzit, Ajazi, 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. Building Reports September 2022
B. September 2022 Monthly Financial Report
C. Committee of the Whole Minutes September 13, 2022
D. Historic Preservation Commission September 26, 2022
Approvals:
E. October 28, 2022 Payroll $922,730.90
F. Accounts Payable Check Register $5,487,883.44
G. City Council Minutes for October 17, 2022
H. APPROVAL: 2023 Meeting Calendar
I. APPROVAL: COW Executive Session Minutes: September 27, 2022 - Setting the Price of Land for Sale
J. RESOLUTION 22-106-R: Structured Wiring Services (HC COW 10/25/22 12/0) GS
K. RESOLUTION 22-107-R: Conference Room AV Services (HC COW 10/25/22 12/0) GS
L. ORDINANCE 22-47: Amending The Zoning Code Batavia City Code Title 10 Related to Sign Regulations (ZE 10/27/22 COW 11/01/22 12/0) CD
M. ORDINANCE 22-54: Annexing and zoning part of NICOR right-of-way between Fabyan Parkway and Barker Drive (SCB 10/24/22 COW 11/01/22 12/0) CD
Ald. Chanzit read aloud the Consent Agenda.
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Wolf , 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: Brice Worley Day
Ald. Leman read the proclamation. Mayor Shielke invited Brice to the podium to accept the proclamation, and Brice addressed the council with his gratitude.
Motion by Ald. Leman, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the proclamation. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
9. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
President Margaret Perreault delivered her report on the recent and upcoming activities of the Chamber of Commerce.
She introduced her guest, Paul Trajkovski, from Hentzen Coatings. He shared a video about the history of the company, which acquired BASF’s Batavia holdings in 2004, and some of the applications for the products made by Hentzen Coatings.
10. RESOLUTION 22-108-R: Approving A Resolution Accepting Public Utility Easements At 1459 Louis Bork Drive (CCB 10/25/22 COW 11/01/22 12/0) CS
Motion by Ald. Malay, seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
11. RESOLUTION 22-109-R: Approving A Resolution Accepting Public Utilities Easement At 225 S. Harrison Street (RB 10/6/2022 COW 11/01/22 12/0) CS
Motion by Ald. Malay, seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
12. ORDINANCE 22-51: 2023 Wages And Salaries For Non-Collectively Bargained Employees (WB COW 11/01/22 11/1) GS
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Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
13. ORDINANCE 22-52: 2023 Wages And Salaries For Paid On Call Members Of The Fire Department (WB COW 11/01/22 12/0) GS
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Malay, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
14. ORDINANCE 22-53: 2023 Payment For Emergency Services Disaster Agency Volunteer Members (WB COW 11/01/22 12/0) GS
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Malay, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
15. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator Newman delivered her report. She announced that the vacancy for economic development manager will be filled by Anthony Isom.
Review recording for comments in full.
16. OTHER BUSINESS
Ald. Connelly recognized National First Responder’s Day (October 28th) and thanked the people serving Batavia as first responders.
Administrator Newman announced the filling of two deputy chief positions in the Batavia Fire Department. They will be sworn in at the next City Council meeting.
Ald. Wolff updated the council on the Batavia High School football team’s next games. Conversation ensued regarding the high quality extracurricular programs based at the Batavia High School.
17. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Schielke delivered his report. He noted the upcoming Elfstrom Memorial Greenway dedication on Saturday, November 12th. Review recording for comments in full.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:29 pm.
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