City of Batavia City Council met Dec. 5
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 Solfa led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Aldermen in attendance at roll: Miller (7), Russotto (6), Beck (5), Connelly (4), Chanzit (3), Wolff (2), Solfa (1), Baerren (1), Leman (2), Ajazi (3), Malay (4), Uher (5), Cerone (6)
Attending remotely: Miller, Chanzit, Baerren, Ajazi, Cerone
4. REMINDER: Please Speak Into The Microphone For BATV Recording
5. ITEMS REMOVED/ADDED/CHANGED
None
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Approvals:
A. November 25, 2022 Payroll $950,063.68
B. Accounts Payable Check Register $4,015,627.05
C. ORDINANCE 22-48: Amending the Municipal Code relating to Water Usage Rates and Service Charges (GPH 11/14/22 COW 11/29/22 14/0)
D. ORDINANCE 22-49: Amending the Municipal Code relating to Sanitary Sewer Usage Rates (GPH 11/14/22 COW 11/29/22 14/0)
E. ORDINANCE 22-50: Amending Title 8, Chapter 1, Article A of the Municipal Code related to Electric Regulations and Rates (GPH 11/14/22 COW 11/29/22 14/0)
F. RESOLUTION 22-116-R: Authorizing Change Order #9 with Williams Bros. Construction, Inc. for Phase 1 of the WWTP Rehabilitation Project (LN 11/22/22 COW 11/29/22 14/0) PU
G. RESOLUTION 22-113-R: Exercising Home Rule Authority To Expand The Authority of the Batavia Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to Extend the Current Firefighter Eligibility List (CH 11/14/22 COW 11/29/22 14/0) CS
H. RESOLUTION 22-115-R: Authorize the Approval of contract with Polco and National Research Center to Administer an Employee Survey (WB 11/22/22 COW 11/29/22 14/0)
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)
Brittany Bailey-Cole addressed the Council with a report on the Batavia Toy Drive. Each client will receive a small toy valued at $30, a slightly larger toy valued around $60, as well as a book, puzzle, game, hat, gloves, and a piece of sporting equipment.
Mayor Schielke offered his thanks to the volunteers, especially the Bailey family, who make the Toy Drive possible each year.
Ald. Beck asked if there was a list of items still needed. Bailey-Cole said that for teens make-up products or video games have been the most popular.
8. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Chamber President Margaret Perreault presented on the recent and upcoming activities of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is organizing the production of a Batavia Community Flag, which will be designed through a design contest.
She introduced her guest, Kathy Evangelista, Batavia United Way Director, to speak about the Adopt-A-Family program. Families who could use a little extra support are matched with community sponsors who donate funds and products. People interested in sponsoring a family can contact the Batavia United Way.
9. RESOLUTION 22-114-R: Authorizing The Purchase Of One 1997 Seagrave Fire Apparatus From The City Of St Charles, Illinois For An Amount Not To Exceed $55,000 (CH 11/22/22 COW 11/29/22 13/1) CS
Mayor Schielke encouraged the support of the resolution.
Ald. Uher said he is concerned about the unknown cost of ongoing maintenance.
Ald. Beck said that given the current demands for a ladder truck, she would not support maintaining two ladder trucks in the fleet.
Ald. Wolff said that he will request ongoing reporting from the Fire Department on the use and wear and tear on the fleet.
Ald. Leman said that she wanted to see ongoing cost projections for decisions like this in the future. She asked for clarification on the age of the truck in question.
Motion by Ald. Russotto, seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 11 yea/ 2 nay/ 1 absent.
10. RESOLUTION 22-111-R: City Of Batavia 2023 Annual Budget (PC 11/15/22 12/0) GS
Ald. Chanzit congratulated Director Colby and staff for the effort to put together the budget.
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the resolution. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.
11. PRESENTATION: 2022 Tax Levy
Director Peggy Colby presented a report on the anticipated tax levy for 2022. There will be no increase to the tax rate (0.738209) from the previous year.
12. ORDINANCE 22-56: 2022 Tax Levy (LP 11/9/22 COW 11/15/22 11/0 COW 11/29/22 14/0) GS
Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.
13. ORDINANCE 22-57: SSA #30 Tax Levy (LP 11/9/22 COW 11/15/22 11/0 COW 11/29/22 14/0) GS
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.
14. ORDINANCE 22-58: SSA #62 Tax Levy (LP 11/9/22 COW 11/15/22 11/0 COW 11/29/22 14/0) GS
Motion by Ald. Beck, seconded by Ald. Leman, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.
15. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator Newman delivered her report. She has sent a letter to business owners affected by the new single use bag ordinance (ORD 22-59) explaining the new regulations and asking for a meeting. Review recording for comments in full.
16. COMMITTEE REPORTS
none
17. OTHER BUSINESS
Ald. Chanzit followed up on an incident of vandalism that occurred this summer and mentioned that there is still a reward for the identification of the person who committed the vandalism.
18. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Schielke delivered his report. Review recording for comments in full.
19. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:34 pm.
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