January 18, 2000


1. Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

2. Roll Call

Present: Commissioner Michael Gilbert, Commissioner Thomas Sisul, Commissioner Marilyn Schnell and Mayor Brian Krajewski Staff Present: Village Manager Michael McCurdy, Village Attorney Daniel Blondin, Village Clerk April Holden

3. Minutes of Workshop and Council Meetings

4. Public Comments and Questions

A. Comments and Questions on Active Agenda

B. Comments and Questions on General Matters

Kevin Wollenberg, 528 Gierz Street, said his water was cut off without any advance notice. He contacted water billing and left a voice mail message asking that his water be turned on. He is overpaid by 100 units. He stated he is having problems with another utility. Mr. Wollenberg asked the Village Manager that notice be given to people in the future that their water will be turned off. When he returned home on Friday he had a business card from Bill Porter, Code Enforcement Police officer, and he does not know shy the police were involved. Manager McCurdy said Mr. Porter is a Code Enforcement Officer. The Manager said he would look into the matter. Mr. Wollenberg said he is having problems with the Sewer Department because the permit fee is $1800 and he does not have the money at this time. The Manager asked Mr. Wollenberg to give his phone number to Manager McCurdy and he will look into this.

5. Public Hearings

6. Consent Agenda

COR00 -00002 Claim Ordinance: No. 5316, Payroll Sponsors: Accounting A motion was made to Approve this file on the Consent Agenda. Indexes: N/A

BIL00 -00005 List of Bills Payable: No. 5317, January 18, 2000 Sponsors: Accounting A motion was made to Approve this file on the Consent Agenda. Indexes: N/A

BID00 -00010 Bids to: Standard Equipment $148,367 for Elgin Eagle Street Sweeper; GFE $249,005 for Pierce Triple Combination Pumper; Guidance Pathway $21,600 for CBD Signage; CBI Constructors $1,711,500 for 67th Street Water Tank Sponsors: Public Works and Fire Department Commissioner Gilbert said there is a large dollar amount item he believes should be on the Active Agenda. He said he was not asking this to be done tonight, but recommends having larger items such this placed on an Active Agenda.

The Mayor said he discussed the Water Tower and lightning warning system with the Manager earlier today. He suggests contacting the Village of Elmhurst to see how they handle this situation.

The Mayor said the item for the water tank in the amount of $1.7 million was discussed last week by Dave Conley. The amount placed in the budget in 1996 was $1.1 million, and by waiting three years it is costing the Village an additional $600,000. He said they have to plan ahead to avoid this type of situation from occurring again. Indexes: Fire Equipment-Pumper, Central Business District, Street- Sweeper, Water Tank-67th Street, Water Tower-McCollum Park

Passed The Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Commissioner Schnell, seconded by Commissioner Gilbert, that the consent agenda be passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Gilbert, Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Schnell and Mayor Krajewski

7. Active Agenda

RES00 -00022 Resolution – Authorize Lease Agreement with Laura Jantz – “A Cut Above” Sponsors: Deputy Village Manager Summary of Item: Adoption of the attached resolution will authorize an agreement between the Village of Downers Grove and Ms. Laura Jantz for lease of space in the Main Street Station for the operation of a barbershop known as “A Cut Above”. The Mayor commended the staff for working out an arrangement that is satisfactory to all parties. A motion was made by Commissioner Schnell, seconded by Commissioner Sisul, to Adopt this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Gilbert, Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Schnell and Mayor Krajewski Indexes: Main Street Train Station-Lease Laura Jantz

MOT00 -00042 Accept Public Improvements-Kapo’s Subdivision. Sponsors: Village Engineer Summary of Item: The Village Engineer has authorized acceptance of the public improvements related to the Kapo’s Subdivision located on the west side of Blodgett Avenue just north of 65th Street. These improvements include a water main and “half street” construction including curb, gutter, pavement, storm sewer and sidewalk. Lot 2 has yet to be developed and the Village will retain $1,313.50 as cash security for sidewalk and parkway restoration related to Lot 2. In addition, the Village will retain the existing letter of credit in the amount of $4,444.89 as security to cover the two year guarantee period.

Engineer Project #42-96. Plan Commission File No. 995. Mayor Krajewski said the Village Engineer has authorized acceptance of the public improvements related to the Kapo’s Subdivision located on the west side of Blodgett Avenue just north of 65th Street. These improvements include a water main and “half street” construction including curb, gutter, pavement, storm sewer and sidewalk. Lot 2 has yet to be developed and the Village will retain $1,313.50 as cash security for sidewalk and parkway restoration related to Lot 2. In addition, the Village will retain the existing letter of credit in the amount of $4,444.89 as security to cover the two year guarantee period. A motion was made by Commissioner Sisul, seconded by Commissioner Gilbert, to Accept this file. Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yea: Commissioner Gilbert, Commissioner Sisul, Commissioner Schnell and Mayor Krajewski Indexes: Subdivision-Kapo, Kapo’s Subdivision

8. Mayor’s Report

Materials to be Received – Minutes

Materials to be Received – Monthly Reports

Commissioner Schnell moved to note receipt of the items. Commissioner Sisul seconded.

VOTE : YEA – Commissioners Schnell, Sisul, McConnell, Gilbert, Mayor Krajewski NAY – None

Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried. Materials to be Placed on File

No items were present.

Mayor’s New Business

9. Manager’s Report

10. Attorney’s Report

Future Active Agenda

Village Attorney Blondin said he was presenting four items to the Council: 1) an ordinance annexing 926 73rd Street; 2) an ordinance amending Highland Avenue parking restrictions; 3) an ordinance amending Dunham Road parking restrictions; and 4) an ordinance designating Morningside Square Condominiums as Planned Development #34.

ORD00 -00020 Ordinance – Amend Dunham Road Parking Restrictions Sponsors: Parking & Traffic Commission Summary of Item: At their meeting of November 16, 1999, the Parking & Traffic Commission unanimously recommended adoption of the attached ordinance which will restrict parking at all times on the west side of Dunham Road from the south line of Jefferson Avenue to a point 100 feet south of the south line of Jefferson Avenue. Placed on Active Agenda Indexes: Dunham Road Parking Restrictions

ORD00 -00034 Ordinance – Annex 926 73rd Street Sponsors: Village Attorney Summary of Item: Adoption of this Ordinance will annex the property commonly known as 926 73rd Street. This is a “water” annexation as the owners of the property in question seeks to connect to the Village water system. Placed on Active Agenda Indexes: Annexation-926 73rd Street

ORD00 -00035 Ordinance – Amend Highland Avenue Parking Restrictions Sponsors: Parking & Traffic Commission Summary of Item: At their meeting of November 16, 1999, the Parking and Traffic Commission unanimously recommended adoption of the attached ordinance which will restrict parking on both sides of Highland Avenue between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., except weekends and holidays from the south line of 41st Street to a point 528 feet south of the south line of 41st Street. In addition , this ordinance will restrict parking at all times on both sides of Highland Avenue from a point 528 feet south of the south line of 41st Street to 578 feet south of the south line of 41st Street (end of pavement). Placed on Active Agenda Indexes: North High School Parking Restrictions, Highland Avenue Parking Restrictions

ORD00 -00062 Ordinance – An Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Downers Grove, Illinois to Designate Morningside Square Condiminum as Planned Development No. 34 Placed on Active Agenda Indexes: Planned Development #34-Morningside, Morningside-PD #34

11. Council Member Reports and New Business

12. Adjournment

Commissioner Schnell moved to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Section 2©5 of the Open Meetings Act to consider real estate matters, and pursuant to Section 2©3 to consider personnel matters. Commissioner Sisul seconded.

VOTE : YEA – Commissioners Schnell, Sisul, McConnell, Gilbert, Mayor Krajewski NAY – None

Mayor Krajewski declared the motion carried and the Council convened into Executive Session at 7:00 p.m.

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