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City of Sandwich Committee-of-the-Whole met June 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Mayor Robinson called the Committee-of-the-Whole Council Meeting to order at 7:05 PM 

Roll call was taken:

Present: Mayor Robinson, City Clerk Ii, Aldermen Chmielewski, Dell, Killey, Kelleher, Kreinbrink, Redden & Surratt

Also present: Attorney Harrill, Department of Public Works / City Engineer Horak, Chief Bianchi & EMA Director Ciciora

Absent: CityTreasurerWebber

Audience Comments:

Doug Grief addressed the Council asking how to get on a list to have his backyard pumped from last week’s heavy rains and subsequent flooding. 3.5 inches of rain fell on Memorial Day. Council was unaware of a list. Additionally, he questioned why flooding issues were focused solely on Sandhurst and Fieldcrest Subdivision when other areas in town were affected. Flooded roadways in those subdivisions were impassable 24-48 hours after the rain. Mr. Grief argued that tax dollars were not being utilized to benefit everyone in the City.

Randy Goodwin explained his business proposal for a restaurant arcade to be located at Indian Springs. He plans to have approximately 15-20 arcade machines, and licensing at $150.00 / each, he explained he will not be able to show a profit. He proposed that the City lower the amusement license fee or offer an annual arcade license with no limit on the number of amusement devices. The sit-down restaurant will be family oriented. When questioned about water metering and if Outer Beauty Tattoo will be relocating to the new site, Mr. Goodwin assured the Council that there was a separate meter and Outer Beauty was not part of the new business venture. Council agreed it sounded like a good business concept, and encouraged Mr. Goodwin to present a business plan and architectural-stamped floor plan. Research will be required to see how other communities license arcade facilities.

Other audience comments included concerns about future heavy rains and subsequent flooding, the City’s timeline in rectifying flooding issues throughout the community, suggestions that the City approach the farm owners north of town with the intent to buy land for future detention ponds, and sinkholes caused by aged and deteriorating storm drainage pipes.

Mayor Robinson deferred the MetroNet Construction update to Marketing Manager, Joe Solerno. MetroNet and project manager, Ray Curtis. Fiber construction will begin on June 17th with completion by October 15th. MetroNet will be responsible for notifying residents of construction sites, construction timelines, and contact numbers for questions.

Foster, Buick, Conklin & Lundgren LLC: No report

City Clerk Ii distributed Resolution 19-09 entitled “A Resolution Providing for Collateralization of Deposits and Designating Signatories for Banking Transactions”. The purpose of the Resolution is to confirm bank signatories as approved by the Council and to remove Rick Olson has an approved signatory. The Resolution will be presented at next week’s meeting for adoption.

CityTreasurer: Absent

Director of Public Works / City Engineer Horak

2018 Planning Priorities Report: CMAP (Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning) will present the report to the Mayor and City Council at the June 17th Committee-of-the-Whole Council Meeting.

2017 6th Street Water Main Replacement Project: Engineer Horak will present change order #3 dated May 23, 2019 for final quantity adjustments in an amount of $928.00 next week for Council approval. Also for approval next week will be pay request #4 and final dated April 26, 2019 in an amount of $18,302.47.

IEPA (Illinois Environmental Protection Agency) Renewal of Clean Air Act Permit: A Public Notice has been received on the proposal renewal of the Clean Air Act Permit Program (CAAPP) permit for ANR Pipeline Company located at 16774 Sandy Bluff Road. The City is being notified as a courtesy since the facility is located outside the City’s corporate boundaries. The permit renewal is for regulating air emissions.

Chief Bianchi announced that State consolidation for 911 is now complete for Sandwich. All 911 calls will now be handled by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department.

EMA: Noreport

Alderwoman Chiemlewski: No report

Alderman Dell reported that he has been handling the City’s insurance matters and welcomed additional Council attendance at the July 31st workshop to be held at the Oswego Police Department.

Alderman Kelleher felt Option #3 on the Custom Computer Repair Service proposal was best suited for the City. Option #3 would be similar to the existing contract at an annual cost of $26,964.00. The proposal calls for a 3-year contract that Alderman Kreinbrink objected saying he preferred a 3-month contract. He would like owner, Karen Bark, attend a meeting to address questions by the Council.

Alderwoman Killey advised that the finance committee would meet immediately following this evening’s Council meeting.

Alderman Kreinbrink introduced Logan Frantzen from Plano Boy Scout Troop #71 who is working on his merit badge.

Alderman Redden: No report Alderman Robinson: No report

Alderman Surratt reported he has received mowing complaints. He was advised that these matters are referred to the Police Department.

New Business: None

Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Council, motion made by Alderman Redden and seconded by Alderman Kelleher to adjourn the Committee-of-the- Whole Council meeting at 8:20 PM. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

http://www.sandwich.il.us/MINUTES/cw060319.pdf