City of Sycamore City Council met Jan. 3.
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 Chuck Stowe, Alan Bauer, Nancy Copple, Jeff Fischer, Josh Huseman, Pete Paulsen, Virginia Sherrod, and David Stouffer. Attorney Keith Foster was also present.
INVOCATION led by Alderperson Nancy Copple
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderperson Nancy Copple
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Alderperson Stouffer 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 8-0.
AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of December 19, 2022.
B. Payment of the Bills for January 3, 2023 in the amount of $1,018,336.88..
C. Approval of the Closed Session Minutes for the Meetings of: 2/15/21, 8/2/21, 11/1/21, 11/15/21, 12/1/21, 3/7/22, 4/4/22, 7/18/22.
D. Approval to Destroy the Auditory Tapes from the Closed Session City Council Meetings during the period from 5/18/2020 through 7-2-2021, which includes Zoom meetings.
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 Stowe, Bauer, Copple, Fischer, Huseman, Paulsen, Sherrod, and Stouffer voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND BILLS
Alderman Huseman reported that they had the inaugural Beautification Committee meeting which includes proactive plans for projects. The group met and will meet once a quarter.
Alderman Bauer said that the notification for garbage pick-ups during the holiday season was very helpful and suggested to sign up for those notices.
REPORT OF OFFICERS
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Finance – Alan Bauer – no report (scrivener’s error)
Public Safety – Pete Paulsen – no report
Public Works – Chuck Stowe – no report
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 923 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Designate 2023 Freedom of Information Act Officers and the Open Meetings Act Officer Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act of the State of Illinois.
City Manager Michael Hall said that this is a yearly resolution that is required to name the Officers.
MOTION
Alderperson Huseman motioned to approve Resolution 923 and Alderperson Fischer seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Stowe, Bauer, Copple, Fischer, Huseman, Paulsen, Sherrod, and Stouffer voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
CONSIDERATIONS
A. Consideration of an Administration Request for Approval of an Extension of Façade Grant Program Funds to Jim and Susan Mizgalski in the amount of $5,000.
City Manager Michael Hall said that this petition fell through the cracks as it was submitted in the gap during the transition of moving from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) to the Beautification Committee. The ARC budget of $25,000 has been exhausted and they are asking to use the fund balance for the $5,000 grant. This is an exception and they have met all the requirements.
Alderperson Copple requested to have the application sent to the council.
MOTION
Alderperson Huseman made a motion to approve the Consideration and Alderperson Paulsen seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Stowe, Bauer, Copple, Fischer, Huseman, Paulsen, Sherrod, and Stouffer voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
Alderperson Stowe motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m. and Alderperson Paulsen seconded the motion.
VOICE VOTE
Mayor Braser called for a voice vote to approve the motion. All Alderpersons voted aye. Motion carried 8-0.
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