Peoria Standard

City of Batavia City Council met Feb. 5.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

PLEASE NOTE: These minutes are not a word-for-word transcription of the statements made at the meeting, nor intended to be a comprehensive review of all discussions. Minutes are intended to make an official record of the actions taken by the Committee/City Council, and to include some description of discussion points as understood by the minute-taker. Any references to discussion and/or statements are only to provide greater clarity to the public and they may not reference all, some, or any of an individual speaker’s comments.

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.

2. INVOCATION followed by PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Ald. Cerone led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL

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

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 January 2024 Special Meeting, January 9, 2024 and January 23, 2024

B. Historical Preservation Commission Minutes December 11, 2023

C. Building Reports January 2024

D. November 2023 and December 2023 City Council Financial Reports

Approvals:

E. January 19, 2024 Payroll $1,172,086.76 and February 2, 2024 Payroll $1,054,176.50

F. Accounts Payable Check Register $3,527,723.53

G. ORDINANCE 2024-009: Surplus of Vehicle (HC 1/17/24 COW 1/23/24 13/0)

H. ORDINANCE 2024-010: Donation of Equipment to CHIP IN (HC 1/17/24 COW 1/23/24 13/0)

I. RESOLUTION 2024-008-R: Approving the City of Batavia Strategic Plan for 2024-2028 (MW COW 1/23/24 13/0)

J. RESOLUTION 2024-011-R: Approving a Master Services Agreement with Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental (AMP 1/17/24 COW 1/23/24 13/0)

K. RESOLUTION 2024-012-R: Approving TO #1 with Fehr Graham for Public Works Yard Improvements: Drying bed & Exterior Storage & Final Engineering Design Services (AMP 1/17/24 COW 1/23/24 13/0)

L. RESOLUTION 2024-010-R: Approval of Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with Unity Dark Fiber (SA COW 1/23/24 13/0)

M. ORDINANCE 2024-008: Extension of a 180 Day Moratorium on the Acceptance and Processing of Certain Building and Zoning Applications for LI-Light Industrial and GI – General Industrial Properties in the SRS – South River Street Gateway Overlay District. City of Batavia, Applicant (DMR 1/17/24 COW 1/23/24 13/0)

N. APPROVAL: Class F Liquor License for Batavia Mainstreet “Cocktails in the Park” July 27, 2024 (SM 1/24/23)

O. RESOLUTION 2024-014-R: Approving Task Order No. 42 with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for Construction Engineering Services of the 2023/2024 Lead and Galvanized Steel Water Service Replacement Project (JPB 1/18/24 COW 1/30/24 10/0) PU

P. RESOLUTION 2024-015-R: New Police Vehicle (MJ 1/23/24 COW 1/30/24 10/0) CS

Q. RESOLUTION 2024-016-R: Task Order #10 with Baxter and Woodman for GIS Stormwater Field Utility Data (AMP COW 1/30/24 10/0) CS

R. RESOLUTION 2024-017-R: Authorizing Purchase of Passenger Vehicles for Public Works and Information Technology Departments (GH COW 1/30/24 10/0) CS

S. ORDINANCE 2024-012: Amending the City Code to Allow Happy Hours (MW COW 1/30/24 10/0) GS

T. RESOLUTION 2024-013-R: Authorizing Execution of the Notice of Intent to Award for the 2023/2024 Lead and Galvanized Steel Water Service Line Replacement Project to Five Star Energy Services (JPB 1/17/24 COW 1/30/24 10/0) PU

Ald. Beck read aloud the Consent Agenda.

Motion by Ald. Beck , seconded by Ald. Leman, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 12 yea/ 0 nay/ 2 absent.

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

Gary Swick, of Elgin, rose to address the Council on behalf of the organization Friends of the Fox River. He said that the Friends of the Fox River works collaboratively with the staff of the City of Batavia. He spoke in support of the single use bag fee, active Environmental Commission, and Batavia’s tradition of respecting the public access to the downtown riverfront property. He congratulated the city for its addition of phosphorus removal systems into the wastewater treatment plant. He said that the Friends of the Fox advocate for removal of Batavia’s remaining dam and gave examples of the benefits of complete removal.

8. PRESENTATION: Batavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission Jared Heck, commissioner on the active transportation advisory commission delivered a report on the recent initiatives of the Commission. The group has focused on bicycle safety and now includes pedestrian safety and accessibility as well. He noted that he has had productive meetings with Ald. Beck to suggest systems that would increase active transportation and driver safety. Next steps for the organization are to increase outreach and support city staff in considering active transportation in future planning.

9. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Margaret Perreault, President of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce delivered her report on the recent and upcoming events and activities of the Chamber of Commerce. She introduced the “Shiver by the River” mobile pass that Batavians can download. Please review the recording for comments in full.

She introduced her guest, Enrique Macias, representing Henry Tree.

Ald. Malay joined the meeting at 7:24 pm.

10. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

Administrator Newman delivered her report.

Please review recordings for comments in full.

11. OTHER BUSINESS

None seen.

12. MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Schielke delivered his report. He praised the city workers who have been keeping streets clear during winter weather. He also spoke about the vulnerability of Batavia’s senior population to fraud and scammers. The police department will be conducting educational outreach to help seniors identify and defend themselves from scams. Please view the recording for comments in full.

13. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Ald. Wolf , seconded by Ald. Malay, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 pm.

https://www.bataviail.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02052024-2206