DeKalb Times

City of Sycamore City Council met Feb. 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 Virginia Sherrod, Chuck Stowe, Alan Bauer, Ben Bumpus, Nancy Copple, Alicia Cosky, Jeff Fischer, and Pete Paulsen. Attorney Keith Foster was also present.

INVOCATION led by Alderperson Nancy Copple

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Nancy Copple

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOTION

Alderman Fischer motioned to approve the agenda and Alderperson Copple seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Sherrod, Stowe, Bauer, Bumpus, Copple, Cosky, Fischer, and Paulsen voted aye. Motion carried 8-0

AUDIENCE TO VISITORS

CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of January 21, 2025.

B. Payment of the Bills for February 3, 2025, in the amount of $812,721.97.

MOTION

Alderman Bauer motioned to approve the Consent Agenda and Alderman Stowe seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Sherrod, Stowe, Bauer, Bumpus, Copple, Cosky, Fischer, and Paulsen voted aye. Motion carried 8-0

APPOINTMENTS

PRESENTATION, PETITIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS

REPORTS OF STAFF, COMMITTEES, AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS

A. Resolution No. 1001 – A Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by the City of Sycamore Under the Illinois Highway Code from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025

City Manager Michael Hall said that this is a resolution that is done each year to allow the use of Motor Fuel Tax money allocating up to $150,000 to purchase salt for the year.

MOTION

Alderman Paulsen motioned to approve Resolution 1001 and Alderperson Cosky seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Sherrod, Stowe, Bauer, Bumpus, Copple, Cosky, Fischer, and Paulsen voted aye. Motion carried 8-0

B. Resolution No. 1002 – A Resolution Expressing Official Intent Regarding Certain Capital Expenditures to be Reimbursed from Proceeds of One or More Obligations to be Issued by the City of Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois.

City Manager Michael Hall said that this resolution simply allows the city to pay itself back if the proceeds being borrowed for the new fire station don’t come in, in time. He noted that this was recommended by the bond council.

MOTION

Alderman Bauer motioned to approve Resolution 1002 and Alderman Stowe seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Mayor Braser called for a roll call vote to approve the motion. Alderpersons Sherrod, Stowe, Bauer, Bumpus, Copple, Cosky, Fischer, and Paulsen voted aye. Motion carried 8-0

CONSIDERATIONS

A. Consideration for annual review and approval of the City of Sycamore Stormwater Management Program Plan, as prepared by the Public Works Department.

City Manager Michael Hall said that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requires this each year permitting the discharge of stormwater. The IEPA requires it to be presented to the city council and reported back. It is currently online on the city’s website.

MOTION

Alderman Bumpus 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 Sherrod, Stowe, Bauer, Bumpus, Copple, Cosky, Fischer, and Paulsen voted aye. Motion carried 8-0

OTHER NEW BUSINESS

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION

Alderman Stowe motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:06 p.m. and Alderman 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.

https://www.cityofsycamore.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02172025-340