City of Byron Council met Feb. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Rickard called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Mayor Rickard
3. ROLL CALL – Aldermen present: *Todd Isaacs, Emily Gerdes, Mittzi Fulrath, Dan Reilly, Mayor John Rickard, Andy Gramer, Michael Gyorkos, Christy Hanlin. Eight members present by Roll Call Vote. Quorum established.
* - denotes start of the roll call vote
PRESENT: City Clerk Caryn Huber
City Attorney Kim Krahenbuhl
Chief of Police Todd Murray
Econ. Dev. Dir. Larry Hewitt
Treasurer Kim Gouker
Dir. Public Works Aaron Vincer
Citizens Pam Kultgen, Bill Pirnat, Todd McLester
4. REVERENCE PERIOD – Mayor Rickard led the Council in prayer.
5. APPROVAL/AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA – Mayor Rickard asked to have Palmgren Zoning Amendment added to the agenda for 1st read under New Business. Motion by Alderman Fulrath to approve, as amended, the February 20, 2019, Agenda, seconded by Alderman Reilly. Roll call vote: Gerdes, AYE; Fulrath, AYE; Reilly, AYE; Rickard, AYE; Gramer, AYE; Gyorkos, AYE; Hanlin, AYE; Isaacs, AYE. Motion passed: AYE, 8; NAY, 0; ABS 0.
6. MINUTES –
a. February 6, 2019, Regular Council Meeting Minutes (including minutes regarding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019) – Motion made by Alderman Hanlin to approve, as presented, the February 6, 2019, Regular Council minutes, seconded by Alderman Isaacs. Roll call vote: Fulrath, AYE; Reilly, AYE; Rickard, AYE; Gramer, AYE; Gyorkos, AYE; Hanlin, AYE; Isaacs, AYE; Gerdes, AYE. Motion passed: AYE 8; NAY 0; ABSTAIN 0.
b. February 9, 2019, Special Council Meeting Minutes – Director Hewitt noted that
Alderman Fulrath was unable to attend the meeting due to work, and should be taken off the minutes as being present. Motion made by Alderman Hanlin to approve, as amended, the February 9, 2019, Special Council Meeting minutes, seconded by Alderman Gerdes. Roll call vote: Reilly, ABSTAIN; Rickard, AYE; Gramer, AYE; Gyorkos, AYE; Hanlin, AYE; Isaacs, AYE; Gerdes, AYE; Fulrath, AYE. Motion passed: AYE 7; NAY 0; ABSTAIN 1.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT – None
8. TREASURER’S REPORT – Treasurer’s Report was included in dropbox.
9. LIST OF BILLS - The tentative bills for the City of Byron were presented to the Council for discussion. Motion made by Alderman Hanlin to approve the payment of bills dated February 20, 2019, in the amount of $44,528.43. Motion seconded by Alderman Fulrath. Roll call vote: Rickard, AYE; Gramer, AYE; Gyorkos, AYE; Hanlin, AYE; Isaacs, AYE; Gerdes, AYE; Fulrath, AYE; Reilly, AYE. Motion passed: AYE, 8; NAY, 0; ABSTAIN, 0.
10. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Rickard thanked everyone who was able to attend the February 9 special budget meeting. ● He also thanked the Public Works Department for the great job clearing the streets throughout this past winter. ● The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department is offering grants up to $2,000 to fund city clean up days.
Mayor Rickard will not be able to attend the March 6 regular Council meeting, as he will be attending the Rural Community Economic Development Conference in Springfield. Mayor Rickard suggested appointing a Mayor Pro Tem tonight, and then in the future, rotating that person (so other Alderman have the chance to serve as Mayor Pro Tem) as the need arises. Mayor Rickard motioned, for his expected absence at the March 6 Council Meeting, that the Council appoint Alderwoman Christy Hanlin to act as Mayor Pro Tem for that meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Isaacs. Roll call vote: Gramer, AYE; Gyorkos, AYE; Hanlin, AYE; Isaacs, AYE; Gerdes, AYE; Fulrath, AYE; Reilly, AYE; Rickard, AYE. Motion passed: AYE, 8; NAY, 0; ABSTAIN, 0.
11. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – No report
12. CITY ENGINEER’S PROJECT STATUS – No report
13. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – No report
14. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Community Services – No report
b. Public Safety – The Public Safety committee held a special meeting today to discuss the school resource officer. They are waiting for the school to finalize the agreement.
c. Administrative – No report
15. CONTINUING BUSINESS –
a. School Resource Officer/School agreement – Waiting for the school to finalize the agreement.
b. Creekside Senior Garbage Rate Rebate – The Administrative Committee recommends passage of this rebate, which allows senior citizens in Creekside to request a rebate on their garbage pick up rates once a year. Coming from a committee, the motion does not need a second. Roll call vote: Gyorkos, AYE; Hanlin, AYE; Isaacs, AYE; Gerdes, AYE; Fulrath, AYE; Reilly, AYE; Rickard, AYE; Gramer, AYE. Motion passed: AYE, 8; NAY, 0; ABSTAIN, 0.
c. Intergovernmental Agreement with Byron Township – An agreement has been proposed to the Byron Township. They have not taken action on this yet.
d. Approval of Brooke Anderson TIF Application – The Administrative Committee has recommended approval of the TIF Application by Brooke Anderson in the amount of $8,231.00. The total requested amount was $17,822, however, a gas fireplace ($6,947.49) is not eligible since it is not a façade improvement. The payment will be 75% of the remaining $10,975 for façade improvements including exterior painting and an awning.
Coming from a committee, the motion does not need a second. Roll call vote: Hanlin, AYE; Isaacs, AYE; Gerdes, AYE; Fulrath, AYE; Reilly, AYE; Rickard, AYE; Gramer, AYE; Gyorkos, AYE. Motion passed: AYE, 8; NAY, 0; ABSTAIN, 0.
e. Entre Computer Proposal – Chief Murray will be meeting with a representative from another firm to discuss our computer needs and obtain a quote. He hopes to present to the Administrative Committee at their next meeting.
16. NEW BUSINESS –
a. WEX Fuel Card – 1st read - The WEX Fuel card is a State of Illinois program. It would allow the Police Department and Public Works Department to use local gas stations to fuel their vehicles. This would allow them to phase out the pump at the sewer plant, which needs repairs. The card would be for gasoline only, not diesel fuel (they would still keep that on hand). Chief Murray explained the card will not give a reduced price for gas, but it will allow them to keep better track of what vehicles are using what gas since the vehicle ID needs to be entered with each purchase.
b. Police Officer Reimbursement Program – Nothing new.
c. Palmgren Zoning Amendment – 1st read - Last Thursday, The Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting regarding two parcels in Jackson Knolls. Tom Palmgren reconfigured a lot in the subdivision which added 60 ft. to the last lot, then he split that larger lot in two. The Zoning Board unanimously agreed to recommend changing the zoning from R1 to R2.
17. COUNCIL TALK – The Ogle County Solid Waste Department is offering 50/50 grants up to $2,000 for city clean up days. This would be to collect items like tires, large appliances, etc., which cannot be put in regular garbage pick up. The City’s contribution does not have to be cash, it could be in-kind labor. Director Vincer will look into this further.
18. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Section 2(c)11 – Pending, probable or imminent litigation
b. Section 2(c)1 – Personnel
c. Section 2(c)(5)(6) – Purchase/Sale of City Owned Real Property
d. Section 2(c)(21) – Review/Approval of Closed Meeting Minutes
e. Section 2(c)(2) – Collective Bargaining Negotiations
Mayor Rickard advised there was no need for an Executive Session.
19. COMMUNICATION
a. Next Regular City Council Meeting – Wednesday, March 6, 2019 @ 6:30 pm.
Mayor Rickard adjourned the City Council meeting at 6:57 p.m.
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