City of Batavia City Council met Jan. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. INVOCATION followed by PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Alderman Wolff 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), Ajazi (3), Malay (4), Uher (5), Cerone (6).
Attending remotely: Russotto, Beck, Connelly, Chanzit, Baerren, Ajazi, Uher 4. REMINDER: Please Speak Into The Microphone For BATV Recording 5. ITEMS REMOVED/ADDED/CHANGED
None
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Approvals:
A. December 23, 2022 Payroll $980,849.53
B. Accounts Payable Check Register $996,392.11
C. City Council Minutes for December 5, 2022 and December 19, 2022
D. RESOLUTION 23-007-R: Approval of Separation and Release Agreement for Tricia Ordaz (WB 12/29/22) GS
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. OATH OF OFFICE: Probationary Police Officer Peter Rudelich And Probationary Police Officer Caleb Saxsma (Srm 12/08/22)
Chief Mazza introduced Peter Rudelich and Caleb Saxsma to the City Council. Mayor Schielke administered the oath of office to both officers.
9. APPOINTMENT: Karen Morley As Deputy City Clerk For The City Of Batavia, Counties Of Kane And DuPage, Effective January 1, 2023
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Malay, to approve the appointment. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.
10. PRESENTATION: Strategic Plan Update – 4th Quarter
City Administrator Laura Newman presented an informational update on the progress made toward the projects in the Strategic Plan. The city is two thirds of the way through the existing strategic plan.
11. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Chamber of Commerce will present their report at the next City Council meeting.
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator Newman delivered her report. She updated the Council on the progress of the single use bag educational program as well as new information regarding the development of the corner of the intersection of Fabyan and Kirk. Batavia Container is expanding their operation. Delivery of the ladder truck purchased from St. Charles is expected imminently. Ald. Wolff requested a follow-up report on the questions regarding maintenance costs for this unit. City of Batavia IT staff personnel Ed Larson has built a response system to help staff address FOIA requests. Review recording for comments in full.
13. OTHER BUSINESS
None seen.
14. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Schielke delivered his report. He warned the community about cyber safety and the dangers of identity theft. Review recording for comments in full.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:49 pm.
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