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Meeting AGENDA
1. Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
2. Roll Call
MOT 2023-10014 A. Motion: Allowing for Electronic Participation for the September 19, 2023 Village Council meeting
3. Proclamations
A. Constitution Week
B. National Good Neighbor Day
4. Minutes of Council Meetings
MIN 2023-9911 A. Minutes: Village Council Meeting Minutes - September 12, 2023
5. Public Comments
This is the opportunity for the public to comment on non-agenda items.
6. Consent Agenda
BIL 2022-9802 A. Bills Payable: No. 6754 - September 19, 2023
COR 2022-9803 B. Claims Ordinance: No. 6521, Payroll - September 8, 2023
RES 2023-10040 C. Resolution: Authorizing a Renewal Agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois for Medical Claim Administration Services
RES 2023-10041 D. Resolution: Authorize a Renewal Agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois for Stop Loss Insurance Coverage
RES 2023-10042 E. Resolution: Authorize a Renewal Agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois for Group Insurance Policies
RES 2023-10043 F. Resolution: Authorize a Renewal Agreement with Humana for Medicare Advantage Insurance for Retirees Over 65
RES 2023-10044 G. Resolution: Authorize a Claims Administration Agreement with Professional Benefit Administrators
RES 2023-10045 H. Resolution: Authorize a Vision Insurance Contract with Eyemed
MOT 2023-10022 I. Motion: Approve a Three-Year Agreement with a Provision for a Possible Two-Year Extension to Backflow Solutions, Inc. of Alsip, IL for Professional Services for a Cross Connection Control Program
MOT 2023-10024 J. Motion: Approve an Agreement with Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. of Huntley, IL for 2023 Fall Roadway Patching (CIP Project ST-004D)
MOT 2023-10038 K. Motion: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Lauterbach and Amen, LLP of Naperville, IL to Conduct the Independent Audit of the Village’s Annual Financial Statements
RES 2023-10039 L. Resolution: Authorize the Purchase of a Ford F150 Vehicle
RES 2023-10047 M. Resolution: Approve a Pipeline License Agreement with the BNSF Railway Company
7. Manager's Report
8. Mayor's Report
9. Council Member Reports
10. Adjournment
1. Call to Order
Mayor Barnett called to order the Village Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. and led those in the room in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. He explained the protocol for the meeting and the guidelines to submit public comment.
2. Roll Call
Council Attendance (Present): Mayor Barnett, Commissioner Hosé, Commissioner Sadowski-Fugitt, Commissioner Glover, Commissioner Tully, Commissioner Davenport
Council Attendance (Not Present): Commissioner Gilmartin
Non-Voting: Village Manager Dave Fieldman, Village Attorney Enza Petrarca, and Village Clerk Rosa Berardi
3. Proclamations
A. Constitution Week
B. National Good Neighbor Day
Mayor Barnett read both proclamations.
4. Minutes of Council Meetings
MIN 2023-9786 - A. Minutes: Village Council Meeting Minutes – September 12, 2023
MOTION: To adopt the meeting minutes of the September 12, 2023, Village Council Meeting, as presented.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
MOTIONED TO APPROVE: Commissioner Hosé
SECONDED BY: Commissioner Sadowski-Fugitt
AYES: Commissioners Hosé, Sadowski-Fugitt, Davenport, Tully, Glover, Mayor Barnett
NAYES: None
5. Public Comments
Hiliary Denk, 433 Wilson Street, said that the League of Women Voters in Downers Grove, the local AAUW, and the Lisle Women’s Club have been registering voters at the local high schools and will continue to do so for the next couple weeks. She also invited the public to an event on Thursday, September 28th at 7:00 pm, where there will be discussions on upcoming Supreme Court decisions (part of a series called Bridging the Divide).
Caroline Mangan, 4936 Linscott Ave, said she has a petition with 61 signatures regarding goose excrement around Prince Pond (and her yard) and noted the increase in the geese population from January to June yearly. She explained her frustrations and the unsuccessful and costly measures she has taken to try to resolve the issue, causing her to reach out to the Park District to rectify the situation – and the issue still has not been resolved. She requested the Village’s assistance with resolving this matter.
6. Consent Agenda
BIL 2022-9802 — A. Bills Payable: No. 6754 – September 19, 2023
COR 2022-9803 — B. Claims Ordinance: No. 6521, Payroll – September 8, 2023
RES 2023-10040 — C. Resolution: Authorizing a Renewal Agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois for Medical Claim Administration Services RES 2023-52
Summary: This resolution authorizes a renewal agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois for medical claim administration service.
RESOLUTION 2023-52
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE AND BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS FOR MEDICAL CLAIM ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
RES 2023-10041 — D. Resolution: Authorize a Renewal Agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois for Stop Loss Insurance Coverage RES 2023-53
Summary: This resolution authorizes a renewal agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois for Stop Loss Insurance Coverage.
RESOLUTION 2023-53
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE AND BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE COVERAGE
RES 2023-10042 — E. Resolution: Authorize a Renewal Agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois for Group Insurance Policies RES 2023-54
Summary: A resolution authorizing a renewal agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois for Group Insurance Policies.
RESOLUTION 2023-54
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE AND BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS FOR GROUP INSURANCE POLICIES
RES 2023-10043 — F. Resolution: Authorize a Renewal Agreement with Humana for Medicare Advantage Insurance for Retirees Over 65 RES 2023-55
Summary: This resolution authorizes a renewal agreement with Humana for Medicare Advantage Insurance for Retirees Over 65.
RESOLUTION 2023-55
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE AND HUMANA FOR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE INSURANCE FOR RETIREES OVER 65
RES 2023-10044 — G. Resolution: Authorize a Claims Administration Agreement with Professional Benefit Administrators RES 2023-56
Summary: This resolution authorizes a Claims Administration Agreement with Professional Benefit Administrators.
RESOLUTION 2023-56
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN PROFESSIONAL BENEFIT ADMINISTRATORS AND THE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE
RES 2023-10045 — H. Resolution: Authorize a Vision Insurance Contract with Eyemed RES 2023-57
Summary: This resolution authorizes a Vision Insurance Contract with Eyemed.
RESOLUTION 2023-57
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A VISION INSURANCE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE AND EYEMED
MOT 2023-10022 — I. Motion: Approve a Three-Year Agreement with a Provision for a Possible Two-Year Extension to Backflow Solutions, Inc. of Alsip, IL for Professional Services for a Cross Connection Control Program
Summary: This motion authorizes the execution of a three-year contract with a provision for a possible two-year extension for professional services for a Cross Connection Control Program to Backflow Solutions, Inc. of Alsip, Illinois in the amount of $68,400.00.
MOT 2023-10024 — J. Motion: Approve an Agreement with Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. of Huntley, IL for 2023 Fall Roadway Patching (CIP Project ST-004D)
Summary: This motion awards a contract for 2023 Fall Roadway Patching (CIP Project ST-004D) to Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. of Huntley, Illinois in the amount of $65,700.00.
MOT 2023-10038 — K. Motion: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Lauterbach and Amen, LLP of Naperville, IL to Conduct the Independent Audit of the Village’s Annual Financial Statements
Summary: This motion awards a professional services agreement to Lauterbach and Amen, LLP of Naperville, IL in an amount not-to-exceed $470,000 for a five-year contract term to conduct the independent audit of the Village’s annual financial statements.
RES 2023-10039 — L. Resolution: Authorize the Purchase of a Ford F150 Vehicle RES 2023-58
Summary: This resolution authorizes the purchase of up to one (1) vehicle in an amount not to exceed $65,000, waiving competitive bidding.
RESOLUTION 2023-58
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A FORD F150 VEHICLE.
RES 2023-10047 — M. Resolution: Approve a Pipeline License Agreement between the Village of Downers Grove and BNSF Railway Company RES 2023-59
Summary: This resolution authorizes the approval of a license agreement with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Company related to the installation/replacement of storm sewers along the tracks near Fairview Avenue.
RESOLUTION 2023-97
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PIPELINE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE AND BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY.
MOTION: To adopt the consent agenda, as presented.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
MOTIONED TO APPROVE: Commissioner Hosé
SECONDED BY: Commissioner Sadowski-Fugitt
AYES: Commissioners Hosé, Sadowski-Fugitt, Davenport, Tully, Glover, Mayor Barnett
NAYES: None
7. Manager’s Report
Deputy Village Manager Mike Baker gave an update on the Civic Center Project, noting some of the recent construction activities have included the installation of the mechanical/electrical plumbing systems on the interior of the building; the completion of the main roof installation; masonry work on the east side of the building continues and is making its way to the north side of the building. He also noted the work to be completed in the coming weeks is expected to include the delivery and installation of the windows; the arrival of the air handling systems; the delivery of the first elevator. Mr. Baker also stated that work is expected to begin on the Washington Crossing Area, further noting that the community and partner organizations would be notified prior to any closure of the crossing. He concluded by stating that the Civic Center project remained on schedule and under budget. A video showcasing some of the recent progress was shared.
8. Mayor’s Report
There was no Mayor’s Report.
9. Council Member Reports
Commissioner Davenport shared that this year District 99 is 100 years old and there will be the following open house events:
- Downers Grove South on October 1st from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
- Downers Grove North on October 21st from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Commissioner Davenport said the open houses were a great opportunity for the public to get a tour of the building and meet with some local school board officials and administrators.
Commissioner Sadowski-Fugitt said the Downers Grove Public Library Foundation is hosting an event on Tuesday, October 3rd from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Skeleton Key Brewery. She said to visit DGPLfoundation.org for more information. Commissioner Sadowki-Fugitt also asked everyone to get their flu and COVID boosters, for all to stay safe and healthy this winter.
Commissioner Tully noted there are 275 days remaining until the next Rotary Grove Fest.
10. Adjournment
Mayor Barnett asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: To adjourn the September19, 2023 Village Council Meeting.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
MOTIONED TO APPROVE: Commissioner Hosé
SECONDED BY: Commissioner Sadowski-Fugitt
AYES: Commissioners Hosé, Sadowski-Fugitt, Davenport, Tully, Glover, Mayor Barnett
NAYES: None
Mayor Barnett declared the motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rosa Berardi
Village Clerk
