City of Sycamore City Council met Nov. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
ROLL CALL
Mayor Braser called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and City Clerk Mary Kalk called the roll. Those Alderpersons present were Josh Huseman, Virginia Sherrod, David Stouffer, Chuck Stowe, Alan Bauer, Nancy Copple, and Jeff Fischer. Alderperson Pete Paulsen was absent. Attorney Keith Foster was also present.
INVOCATION led by Alderperson Virginia Sherrod
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderperson Virginia Sherrod
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Alderperson Copple motioned to approve the agenda and Alderperson Fischer seconded the motion.
VOICE VOTE
Mayor Braser called for a voice vote to approve the motion. All Alderpersons voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
Christopher Mitchell, 1850 Parkside Drive, stated concerns on behalf of himself and several other businesses in the liquor industry on the newly passed Event License. They are asking for restrictions on this license class including making events be private, number of days per week and hours of operation be limited, and not allow this class of licensee to hold a State Caterer’s license. This aligns with the intent of the amendment of the ordinance that event venues be welcome, allowed to sell liquor to their patrons, and do not become random events or pop-up events.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the Minutes for the Special City Council Meeting of October 17, 2022. B. Payment of the Bills for November 7, 2022, in the amount of $1,989,967.39.
MOTION
Alderperson Bauer motioned to approve the Consent Agenda and Alderperson Stowe seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Huseman, Sherrod, Stouffer, Stowe, Bauer, Copple, and Fischer voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND BILLS
A. Presentation of Public Works Department 5-Year Plan.
Public Works Director Matt Anderson and Assistant Public Works Director Mark Bushnell gave a presentation regarding Public Works staffing, duties, and future plans from the handout included herein. He also thanked his staff for their tremendous dedication to this community and introduced Forman Brad Dewey, Forman Vince Ormond, Greg Ormond, and Assistant Director Jake Keck.
City Manager Michael Hall said that this is the last of the presentations for the departments and that the next meeting will present options. The first meeting in December will be the Public Hearing and the First Reading of the Levy and the second meeting in December will be the Second Reading of the Levy and action. This will give about six weeks to review and ask questions.
REPORT OF OFFICERS
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Finance – Alan Bauer - no report
Public Safety – Pete Paulsen – absent
Public Works – Chuck Stowe – no report
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 2022.13 – An Ordinance Amending Title 3, “Business and License Regulations,” Chapter 19, “Hospital Hospitality Homes,” Section 7, “Fire Prevention and Safety Requirements,” in the Sycamore City Code. First and Second Reading.
City Manager Michael Hall said that they are requesting to remove the provision of the 300-foot restriction. The hospitality home, Pay-it-Forward, is currently looking to purchase a home and President Jason Blumenthal is present for any questions.
Jason Blumenthal said that as they are looking for a house, it is one of the zoning barriers they will have when they ask for zoning relief.
MOTION
Alderperson Copple motioned to waive the First Reading for Ordinance 2022.13 and Alderperson Fischer seconded the motion.
VOICE VOTE
Mayor Braser called for a voice vote to approve the motion. All Alderpersons voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
MOTION
Alderperson Copple motioned to approve Ordinance 2022.13 and Alderperson Fischer seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Huseman, Sherrod, Stouffer, Stowe, Bauer, Copple, and Fischer voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No 921 – A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 851 Entitled, “A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement to Convey the Property Commonly Known as ‘Engh Farm’ to the DeKalb County History Center.”
City Manager Michael Hall said the council previously approved a resolution for this transaction. It went back to the history board who did not agree to the terms presented. The History Center approached him back in March to discuss this again, but it has not been a priority since they received a grant because they did not own the property. At this point, this is a clean-up item as it would have to be rescinded.
MOTION
Alderperson Fischer motioned to approve Resolution 921 and Alderperson Copple seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Huseman, Sherrod, Stouffer, Stowe, Bauer, Copple, and Fischer voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
CONSIDERATIONS
A. Consideration of a Police Department Request for Approval of the Purchase of 2023 Can-Am Defender Max HD9.
City Manager Michael Hall said that this is replacing a 2016 UTV bought by grant money which is having issues. They have found another grant and per the information in the agenda, they are looking at a net purchase of $250 but the consideration is for total funds expended of $5,172.04.
MOTION
Alderperson Huseman motioned to approve $5,172.04 to R-Equipment and Alderperson Stowe seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Huseman, Sherrod, Stouffer, Stowe, Bauer, Copple, and Fischer voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
Alderperson Stowe motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p.m. and Alderperson Bauer seconded the motion.
VOICE VOTE
Mayor Braser called for a voice vote to approve the motion. All Alderpersons voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
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