Kane County Reporter

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Sept. 8

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Meeting Called to Order 7:00pm

1. Roll Call

Present: Lanci, Beck, Malay, Malone, Solfa, Leman, Wolff, Baerren, Lohman, Pieper, Farenbach, Anderson, Barazza

Absent: Vogelsinger (vacant seat)

2. Reminder: Please Speak Into The Mic for BATV

3. Approval of Minutes August 26, 2025

Motion: To approve the Minutes

Maker: Solfa

Second: Malone

Voice Vote

13-0, 0 Absent, Motion Carries

4. Items Removed/Added/Changed

Ald. Wolff noted an addition to the Executive Session to discuss the sale and purchase of electricity.

Motion: To add a discussion item of the purchase and sale of electricity to the Executive Session

Maker: Solfa

Second: Lanci

Voice Vote

13-0, 0 Absent, Motion Carries

5. Matters From Public

None

6. Consent agenda

6.1 Resolution 2025-011-R: Grant of Subdivision Variation for a Porch Addition 744 Thorsen Lane, James and Nancy Gongaware, Applicant - CD (DMR)

Motion: Approve Consent Agenda as Presented

Maker:Baerren

Second: Solfa

Voice Vote

13-0, 0 Absent, Motion Carries

7. Regular Agenda 

7.1 Ordinance 2025-045: Amending the Official Zoning Map to Amend a Planned Development Granted by Ordinance 03-15 for Property at 873-875 North Randall Road 873-875 North Randall Road, Monroe Property Group, Applicant CD (DMR)

Ald. Beck noted that in the General Commercial District there is a requirement for more than 25% non-sales tax generating usage and the Amendment would be increased to 30% for that specific building.

Motion: Approve to approve Ordinance 2025-045

Maker:Beck

Second: Lanci

Voice Vote

13-0, 0 Absent, Motion Carries

7.2 Ordinance 2025-046: Zoning Map Amendment for 915-917 Main Street - CD (ZE)

Ald. Beck noted that three new lots would be created with City standards out of 5 existing parcels. Zach Ewoldt added that two of the lots have existing homes which would be renovated.

Motion: Approve Ordinance 2025-046

Maker:Beck

Second: Solfa

Roll Call Vote

Aye: Beck, Malay, Malone, Solfa, Leman, Wolff, Baerren, Pieper, Lohman, Farenbach,

Anderson, Barazza, Lanci

Nay: None

Resolution 2025-112-R: Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision for 915-927 Main Street CD (ZE)

Motion: Approve to approve Resolution 2025-112-R

Maker:Beck

Second: Anderson

Voice Vote

13-0, 0 Absent, Motion Carries

7.3 Discussion: Public EV Charger Rates

Steve Allen gave a brief presentation about the current rates the City fees for charging electric vehicles and proposed lowering them to market rates. Also discussed was grace periods after charging of a vehicle is completed and recommends a 10 minute grace period and $1.00 per minute charge afterwards. There was some back and forth on an appropriate grace period and fee for overstaying the charge period.

7.4 Presentation: 2026 Budget (GS) LN

Laura Newman gave a detailed initial presentation of the 2026 Budget plan. She noted that this year's discussion takes place early; the budget discussion typically starts after it gets published in late October. Ald. Wolff asked if the PowerPoint presentation could be emailed to the City Council members and Newman concurred. Several members asked for concrete examples of differences in sales tax increases versus what can be done with the money or deferred.

8. City Council Updates

8.1 Project Status

Laura Newman shared an upcoming free library program called No More Sticky Notes for seniors looking to simplify their digital lives. She noted that for the Green Program nearly all audits have been scheduled and Kane County is expected to fund the program for 2026.

8.2 Other Business

None

9. Executive Session: Purchase of Real Estate

Motion: To Enter Executive Session

Maker:Malay

Second: Solfa

Voice Vote

13-0, 0 Absent, Motion Carries

10. Adjournment

With no further matters to discuss, the meeting's Executive Session concluded and Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:21pm. The motion was carried unanimously 13-0 with a roll call vote. 

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