DeKalb Times

City of Sycamore City Council met July 15.

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 Ben Bumpus, Nancy Copple, Alicia Cosky, Jeff Fischer, Virginia Sherrod, Chuck Stowe, and Alan Bauer. Alderman Pete Paulsen was absent. Attorney Keith Foster was also present.

INNVOCATION led by Alderperson Virginia Sherrod

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderperson Virginia Sherrod

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mayor Braser added to the Presentation of Petitions, Communications, and Bills a presentation from Alderperson Alicia Cosky.

MOTION

Alderperson Sherrod motioned to approve the agenda as amended and Alderman 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

Bill Schofield, 215 Wilkins Road, in reference to potential fines for a trailer parked outside of his house, asked that a single resident is not singled out and that the ordinances apply to all consistently.

CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of June 17, 2024

B. Payment of the Bills for July 15, 2024, in the amount of $2,133,699.48.

MOTION

Alderman Bauer motioned to approve the Consent Agenda but noted that on page 8 of the bills, it was listed that $882.47 to be paid to Corrective Asphalt. He said that the dollar amount is correct, but it will be paid to DeKalb County Treasurer who will pay Corrective Asphalt. Alderman Stowe seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Bumpus, Copple, Cosky, Fischer, Sherrod, Stowe, and Bauer, voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.

APPOINTMENTS

PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND BILLS

Alderperson Cosky reported on the check presentation ceremony with T-Mobile last Thursday in the amount of $23,232.25. It was well attended, and she gave kudos to the Sycamore Park District for allowing and hosting the event.

Mayor Braser thanked her for her diligence in applying for the grant and said the committee is really setting a bar.

A. Presentation by Public Works Director Matt Anderson and City Engineer Mark Bushnell Regarding Public Works Department Annual Report.

Public Works Director Matt Anderson and City Engineer Mark Bushnell gave a presentation from the PowerPoint included here within. Also in attendance from the departments were Assistant Director Jake Keck, Adam Diehl, Greg Ormond, and Civil Engineering Coordinator Jared Weber.

Mayor Braser complimented the staff as he has received angry calls but then was told that the Public Works crew is always very courteous when returning calls and when they must do resident visits. He has received many calls back about how professional the staff were.

B. Presentation by City Manager Michael Hall Regarding Fire Station 1 Timeline.

City Manager Michael Hall gave a presentation from the PowerPoint included here within.

REPORT OF OFFICERS

A. Monthly Financial Report

City Manager Michael Hall reported that we are at 50% of the budget as of June 30th and that all the departments are under budget with the exception of the Council due to the water lawsuit, but this will remain over budget for the remainder of the year. Approximately, $958,471 more in revenue came in than expenditures.

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. 2024.11 – An Ordinance Amending Title 6, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic,” Chapter 4, “Traffic Schedules,” Section 2, “Three-Way Stop Intersections,” Section 3, “Four-Way Stop Intersections,” and Section 4, “Yield Streets,” in the City Code of the City of Sycamore, Illinois. First and Second Reading.

City Manager Michael Hall said that some discrepancies were found when reviewing the code regarding the intersections as per the agenda.

MOTION

Alderman Stowe motioned to waive First Reading for Ordinance 2024.11 and Alderman 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.

MOTION

Alderman Stowe motioned to approve Ordinance 2024.11 and Alderman Bauer seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Bumpus, Copple, Cosky, Fischer, Sherrod, Stowe, and Bauer, voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.

CONSIDERATIONS

A. Consideration of an Administrative Recommendation to Award a Contract in the Amount of $104,217.08 to Davis Concrete Construction Co. of Monee, IL for the 2024 Concrete Spot Repair Project.

City Manager Micheal Hall said that Engineering received bids as per the agenda with the lowest bid of $104,217.08. The engineer’s estimate was $127,680.65.

MOTION

Alderperson Cosky motioned to approve the Consideration and Alderman Fischer seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Bumpus, Copple, Cosky, Fischer, Sherrod, Stowe, and Bauer, voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.

B. Consideration of an Administrative Recommendation to Award a Contract in the Amount of $105,489.77 to Curran Contracting of Crystal Lake, IL for the 2024 Bill Johnson Boulevard Paving Project.

City Manager Michael Hall said that the city received bids as per the agenda with the lowest bid of $105,498.77. The engineer’s estimate was $128,350.50.

MOTION

Alderman Bauer motioned to approve the Consideration and Alderperson Cosky seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Bumpus, Copple, Cosky, Fischer, Sherrod, Stowe, and Bauer, voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.

C. Consideration of a Police Department Recommendation to Purchase One (1) 2023 Ford F-150 4x4 Super Crew Cab.

City Manager Michael Hall said that this is the second budgeted vehicle. Usually, they bid through the State bidding process, but that process was pulled relating to issues with the manufacturer, Ford. They sought competitive bids for a 2023 F-150 for $45,873 which is immediately available. The State bid for a 2024 model was $46,968 but delivery was unknown as Ford is still having issues. This will replace a 2011 Dodge Ram truck with 137,000 miles.

MOTION

Alderman Fischer motioned to approve the Consideration and Alderperson Sherrod seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Bumpus, Copple, Cosky, Fischer, Sherrod, Stowe, and Bauer, voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION

Alderman Stowe motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m. and Alderman 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.

https://www.cityofsycamore.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052024-304