Kane County Reporter

City of Batavia City Council met May 20

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

2. INVOCATION followed by PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Ald. Lanci led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL

Aldermen in attendance at roll: Barraza (7), Lanci (6), Beck (5), Pieper (4), Chanzit (3), Wolff (2), Solfa (1), Bearren (1), Leman (2), Ajazi (3), Malay (4), Uher (5), Cerone (6), Vogelsinger (7).

Attending remotely: Chanzit

4. REMINDER: Please Speak Into The Microphone For BATV Recording

5. ITEMS REMOVED/ADDED/CHANGED

None seen

6. CONSENT AGENDA

Accept and Place on File:

A. Committee of the Whole Minutes February 3, 2024 Special COW Meeting (City Council Retreat)

B. Plan Commission Minutes January 10, 2024, March 13, 2024, April 3, 2024 and April 10, 2024

C. Building Reports April 2024

D. 2024 Post Issuance Compliance Report

Approvals:

E. May 10, 2024 Payroll $1,027,066.21

F. Accounts Payable Check Register $3,464,603.03

G. City Council Minutes May 6, 2024

H. RESOLUTION 2024-077-R: Authorizing execution of the Contract for the 2024 Street Resurfacing and Sidewalk Replacement Program with Geneva Construction Co. (5/8/24 COW 5/14/24 11/0 AMP)

I. RESOLUTION 2024-078-R: Adopting IDOT Resolution (BLR 14220 form) to appropriate $1,640,419.00 from the state Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) fund (5/8/24 COW 5/14/24 11/0 AMP)

J. ORDINANCE 2024-042: Amendments To The Official Zoning Map Multiple Properties - 501, 502 Ellen Lane, 427, 502, 503, 514 Roberts Lane, 503 Through 625 (Odd) And 504 Through 608 (Even) McKinley Street, 1017 Through 1111 (Odd) And 922 Through 1018 (Even) Walnut Street, And 1119 Through 1125 (Odd) Morton Street. (5/9/24 COW 5/14/24 11/0 ZE)

K. ORDINANCE 2024-039: Amending the Text of the Zoning Code Section 4.216: Electric Charging Stations (5/9/24 COW 5/14/24 11/0 ZE)

L. RESOLUTION 2024-075-R: Approving Task Order #9 With HR Green, Inc. for River & State Streets Retaining Wall And Stairs Rehabilitation (CB COW 5/14/24 11/0) CS

M. RESOLUTION 2024-079-R: Approving a contract with Meade Inc. to perform 35kV underground circuit upgrade at 1801 Suncast Ln (TLF 05/08/24 COW 5/14/24 11/0) PU

N. Motion to Approve of Bid to Sell Land at the Northeast Corner of Main Street and Deerpath Road (SCB 5/7/24 COW 5/14/24 11/0) (3/4 vote required)

O. ORDINANCE 2024-044: Declaring Certain Property to be Surplus and Authorizing Sale (5/09/24 COW 5/14/24 11/0 SH)

P. ORDINANCE 2024-043: Approving an amendment to a Planned Development granted by Ordinance 16-82 for 512 Blaine Street. Spillane & Sons, Applicant (DMR 5/8/24 COW 5/14/24 11/0)

Q. RESOLUTION 2024-076-R: Authorizing Execution of Contract with Hoerr Constructions, Inc. for the 2024 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (TM COW 5/14/24 11/0)

Ald. Chanzit read aloud the Consent Agenda.

Motion by Ald. Chanzit, seconded by Ald. Leman, to approve the consent agenda.

Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/ 0 absent.

7. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: (For Items NOT On The Agenda)

none seen

8. PRESENTATION: Update On The Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project – Jerry Ruth, Trotter & Associates

The City Council received a report on the progress of the wastewater treatment facility project (Phase 2A Improvements) from Trotter. Bike path and Water Street detours are still active. The pre-existing Excess Flow Clarifier has been demolished. The project is about 24% complete, based on days remaining. One change order has been processed. The bike path is expected to be reopened in July.

Ald. Wolff noted that bike traffic has continued despite ongoing construction and recommended detours. He asked if there were any other methods to barricade bike traffic flow in order to prevent accidents and injury. Discussion ensued.

Ald. Leman asked what the changes are planned for when the bike path reopens in July. She also noted that when the Hall Quarry Beach recreation area reopens shortly, there will be a surge in traffic, both vehicle and pedestrian.

9. RECOGNITION: Gift From The Estate Of Jane M. Peterson Which Funded The Sculpture On The Columbarium At The West Side Cemetery

Administrator Newman explained the history of the columbarium in the West Side Cemetery and the selection of artwork for the top of the installation. She thanked the estate of Jane M. Peterson for the funding and Superintendent Bill Kellum for his guidance in managing the cemeteries.

10. PROCLAMATION: Motorcycle Awareness Month

Ald. Beck read aloud the proclamation.

Motion by Ald. Beck, seconded by Ald. Wolf , to approve the proclamation. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/ 0 absent.

Mayor Schielke presented the Proclamation to representatives of ABATE.

11. PRESENTATION: WellBatavia Initiative

Amberlyn Vaughan and Sarah Greenhagen, representatives of the WellBatavia Initiative delivered a presentation on the upcoming WellBatavia health festival and the importance of life-long wellness, prevention, and health literacy. Please review recording for comments in full.

12. REAPPOINTMENT: Nancy Vance To The Batavia Board Of Fire & Police Commissioners For A 3-Year Term

Mayor Schielke asked for the confirmation of his appointment of Nancy Vance to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the reappointment. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/ 0 absent.

13. MAINSTREET MINUTE

Director Beth Walker delivered her report on the recent and upcoming activities of Batavia MainStreet. MainStreet America and Illinois MainStreet visited for a Transformation Strategy meeting in April. MainStreet staff presented a session on creating a successful incubator space at the MainStreet America Conference in Birmingham, Alabama. Please review recording for comments in full.

14. APPROVAL: Motion To Waive Formal Bidding For Resolution 2024-074-R (SKA 5/7/2024 COW 5/14/24 11/0)

Ald. Cerone introduced the approval.

Motion by Ald. Cerone, seconded by Ald. Malay, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/ 0 absent.

15. RESOLUTION 2024-074-R: Approving Contract With TransGard Solutions For Substation Wildlife Fence Installation (SKA 05/07/24 COW 5/14/24 11/0) PU

Ald. Cerone introduced the resolution.

Motion by Ald. Cerone, seconded by Ald. Malay, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/ 0 absent.

16. ORDINANCE 2024-040: Amendment To The Official Zoning Map To Modify

A Planned Development Overlay District Granted By Ordinance 19-15 And Modified By Ordinance 21-45 (5/9/24 COW 5/14/24 8/3 ZE) CD

Ald. Wolff introduced the ordinance.

Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 11 yea/ 3 nay/ 0 absent.

17. ORDINANCE 2024-041: Granting A Conditional Use Permit For A Bank And Other Financial Institution With Drive-Through Facilities CD (5/9/24 COW 5/14/24 8/3 ZE) CD

Ald. Wolff introduced the ordinance.

Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 11 yea/ 3nay/ 0absent.

18. ORDINANCE 2024-045: Authorizing Exercise Of An Option To Purchase Real Property And Execution Of A Purchase And Sale Agreement For 910-916 First Street (5/9/2024 LN COW 5/14/24 11/0) (3/4 Vote Required) 

Ald. Wolff introduced the ordinance.

Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Pieper, to approve the resolution. Motion carried 14 yea/ 0 nay/ 0 absent.

19. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

Administrator Newman delivered her report. She reported that the closures on River Street for events this summer will be more agile than before the one way street alteration. Alcohol service will be permitted within the closed-off areas, provided they are served in containers marked by the seller. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited. Ald. Wolff asked about additional seating options.

There is still no permit from IDOT to pursue the “road diet” of Batavia Avenue. No progress can be made on this project until the permit is obtained. The City will provide a crossing guard at Union Street to improve safety until the road diet can be completed.

Please review recordings for comments in full.

Ald. Wolff encouraged residents to reach out to IDOT to voice their opinions on the road diet.

20. OTHER BUSINESS

Ald. Vogelsinger noted that Bike to School day recently took place and asked when it would be possible to get a safe sidewalk completed on Deerpath north of Main Street for access to Grace McWayne. Scott Buening responded that a private entity would be adding sidewalk to part of that stretch.

21. MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Schielke delivered his report. He spoke about the recent installation of the historic signs around Batavia.

Please view the recording for comments in full.

22. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Solfa, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote.

The meeting adjourned at 8:27 pm.

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