Kane County Reporter

City of Batavia City Council met April 21

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

Mayor Schielke called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

2. INVOCATION followed by PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Ald. Solfa led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL

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

Attending remotely: none

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

5. ITEMS REMOVED/ADDED/CHANGED

None

6. CONSENT AGENDA

Accept and Place on File:

A. Building Reports March 2025

B. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 24, 2025

Approvals:

C. April 11, 2025 Payroll $1,062,081.43

D. Accounts Payable Check Register $4,480,984.83

E. City Council Minutes for April 7, 2025

F. RESOLUTION 2025-049-R: Authorizing Repair of Cherry Park Transformer (SKA 4/08/25 COW 4/15/25 13/0) PU

G. RESOLUTION 2025-039-R: Authorizing Loan Forgiveness to Water Street Studios for the Loan Year commencing March 14, 2024, through March 13, 2025 (MW 4/09/25 COW 4/15/25 13/0)

H. RESOLUTION 2025-052-R: Accepting a Plat of Dedication of Part of Morton Street (1125 Morton Street) (ZE 4/10/25 COW 4/15/25 13/0) CD

I. RESOLUTION 2025-053-R: Accepting a Plat of Dedication for Property along Windsor Lane & Waubonsee Trail (500 Waubonsee Trail) (ZE 4/10/25 COW 4/15/25 13/0) CD

J. ORDINANCE 2025-024: Accepting a Plat of Vacation along Windsor Lane (436 & 500 Waubonsee Trail) (ZE 4/10/25 COW 4/15/25 13/0) CD

K. RESOLUTION 2025-050-R: Authorizing Agreement with Upland Design Ltd for Landscape Architectural Services for Public Restroom Plaza (MW 3/25/25 COW 4/15/25 13/0) CS

L. ORDINANCE 2025-020: Amending Title 3, Chapter 3 (Liquor Control) of the Batavia Municipal Code (MW 3/27/25 COW 4/15/25 13/0) GS

M. RESOLUTION 2025-058-R: Authorizing Execution of a Highway Authority Agreement With SBG Real Estate LLC (LN 4/10/25 COW 4/15/25 13/0) GS

N. RESOLUTION 2025-059-R: Authorizing Execution of a Supplemental Agreement with SBG Real Estate LLC (LN 4/10/25 COW 4/15/25 13/0) GS

O. ORDINANCE 2025-026: An Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Groundwater as a Potable Water Supply by the Installation or Use of Potable Water Supply Wells or by Any Other Method (LN 4/10/25 COW 4/15/25 13/0) GS

Ald. Beck read aloud the Consent Agenda.

Motion by Ald. Beck, seconded by Ald. Solfa, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.

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

none seen

8. OATH OF OFFICE: River – Batavia Police Department Comfort Dog

Chief Blowers introduced River and her K9 officer handler to be sworn in as police department comfort dog.

Mayor Schielke administered the Oath of Office to River. She raised her paw to accept her new responsibility.

9. PRESENTATION: Update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project – Jerry Ruth, Trotter & Associates

Jerry Ruth delivered his report on the progress of the rehabilitation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He shared project photos that included interior images and aerial images of the site. Stairs to the bike path and Flynn Street are complete, though not accessible to the public yet. The contractor is making progress on the HVAC and sprinkler systems. Interior stairs have been constructed. Retaining walls are complete for clarifier 401.

The project schedule is 58% complete, and project costs are 85% complete. Ruth gave an overview of change orders. Ruth reports that the project is going smoothly overall, and is on or ahead of schedule for completion in April 2026.

Mayor Schielke offered his compliments to Ruth and Trotter & Associates for their good work and the city staff who are providing support for the project while maintaining city services as expected.

Ald. Uher asked why clarifier buildings are numbered. Ruth responded that every building on the site is numbered to keep track of them during communications.

10. PROCLAMATION: Arbor Day April 25, 2025

Ald. Beck read aloud the proclamation.

Motion by Ald. Beck, seconded by Ald. Leman, to approve the consent proclamation.

Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.

Mayor Schielke presented a copy of the proclamation to Jeremy Barkei who accepted the proclamation on behalf of Public Works.

11. PROCLAMATION: Administrative Professionals Day April 23, 2025

Ald. Beck read aloud the proclamation.

Motion by Ald. Beck, seconded by Ald. Leman, to approve the proclamation. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.

Mayor Schielke presented a copy of the proclamation to Administrator Newman, who accepted the proclamation on behalf of the City Staff.

12. MAINSTREET MINUTE

Suzy Ray, Community Promotions Coordinator, delivered a report on the recent and upcoming activities of Batavia MainStreet.

Outdoor Market Season, including Saturday morning and Wednesday evening Farmers

Markets and the monthly Artisan Collective will run May 17 through October 18, 2025. A ribbon cutting event for the 2025 season of the Boardwalk Shops will take place on May 9th at 10:30 am. Volunteers are encouraged to contact the organization to learn more about how to get involved.

13. APPROVAL: Waive Formal Bidding Resolution 2025-056-R

Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Malay, for approval. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.

14. RESOLUTION 2025-056-R: Approval of a contract with Electric Conduit Construction in the amount of $543,988, including a 10% contingency, for the Relocation of Electric Infrastructure related to the Peace Bridge Pedestrian Ramp Construction (RB COW 4/15/25 13/0) PU

Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Malay, for approval. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.

15. APPROVAL: Waive Formal Bidding for Resolution 2025-054-R

Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Malay, for approval. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.

16. RESOLUTION: 2025-054-R: Approving a Contract with V3 Construction Group, Ltd. in the amount not to exceed $2,579,820.00 which includes 10 percent contingency amount to Construct the Peace Bridge Bike Ramp (RB COW 4/15/25 13/0) CS

Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Malay, for approval. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.

17. RESOLUTION 2025-055-R: Approving a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with the Batavia Park District for the Peace Bridge Bike Ramp area adjacent to the Peace Bridge. (CB 4/11/25 COW 4/15/25 13/0) CS

Ald. Wolff introduced the resolution. Ald. Leman asked if the bridge would remain open during the project, since a detour route is indicated on the drawings. Administrator Newman clarified that the bridge would be open and construction would not take place on Saturdays.

Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Malay, for approval. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.

18. APPROVAL: Waive Formal Bidding for Resolution 2025-061-R

Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Malay, for approval. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.

19. RESOLUTION 2025-061-R: Authorizing Contract Execution of Emergency

Arterial Water Valve Installation at the West Elevated Water Storage Tank to Airy’s Inc. for an Amount Not to Exceed $53,653.00 (JB 4/16/25))

Ald. Wolff introduced the resolution. Wolff invited Jeremy Barkei to address the Council and asked if this was an upgrade or a needed repair. Barkei responded that there is a break in a water main that requires this specialized solution to prevent a disruption in service.

Ald. Pieper asked if a second part of this project will involve making the larger repair.

Barkei replied that larger repair work will take place over the summer academic break.

Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Malay, for approval. Motion carried 13 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent.

20. RESOLUTION 2025-051-R: Renewing Fermi Fiber Lease Agreement for SOW#5 (SKA 4/04/25 COW 4/15/25 12/1/1) PU

Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Malay, for approval. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 1 absent/ 1 abstain.

21. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

Administrator Newman delivered her report on the recent and upcoming initiatives of the City of Batavia.

On April 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Conservation at Home will offer a presentation at the city on rain barrels and native plants. The City will again offer rain barrels for sale through April 29th. The City has completed over 500 lead service line replacements to date.

Ald. Cerone asked if arrangements could be made if someone preordered a rain barrel and was not able to pick it up on the assigned date. Newman replied that she would look into what could be done.

Please review the recording for comments in full.

22. OTHER BUSINESS

Ald. Wolff noted that on June 14th the Flag Day Committee will offer a number of public events and programs.

23. MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Schielke delivered her report. He said that at the next City Council meeting new Alderpersons would be sworn in by the Kane County State’s Attorney. Departing Alderpersons will be recognized with a plaque including many of the events that occurred during their years of service.

One notable event in particular was the opening and operation of the Kane County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Randall Road. He said that thanks to the successful operation of this clinic, Kane County distributed more vaccines than any other county in Illinois, with the exception of Cook County.

Please review the recording for comments in full.

24. ADJOURNMENT

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

The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

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