At a recent meeting, the Sandwich Committee of the Whole discussed concerns over vehicles parking on sidewalk areas.
Below are the minutes of this meeting, as provided by the council.
City of
Sandwich, Illinois
City Hall Annex •128 East Railroad Street
Committee-of-the-Whole Council Meeting
July 18, 2016 @ 7:00 PM
MINUTES
Mayor Olson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM followed by a moment of silence in
remembrance for the fallen police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Roll call was taken:
Present: Mayor Olson, City Clerk Ii, Aldermen Dell, Fraser, Killey McMahon,
Moran, Robinson & Scheidecker
Also present: Attorney Palasiewicz, Chief Bianchi, EMA Director Ciciora &
Department of Public Works / City Engineer Horak,
Absent: City Treasurer Webber & Alderman Redden
Mayor Olson
Emergency Siren Replacement(s): Mayor Olson requested that EMA Director Ciciora provide anupdate on the siren replacement. In his research for quotes, two (2) sirens can be purchased for atotal amount of $34,787.20 that includes installation in approximately four (4) weeks. $37,700.00 hasbeen budgeted under line item #020.0000.85.5830. The Council will approve the purchase at nextweek’s meeting.
Aurora Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Update: Mayor Olson reported that the new annual
brochure has been released, and the City is prominently displayed this year. The Mayor, as a sitting
member on the board, had voiced his displeasure at the coverage the City received in previous
issues.
Foster, Buick, Conklin & Lundgren: No report
City Clerk said she would pass on her discussion regarding repeat offenders on forced mows. She
indicated that she had spoken with Attorney Buick earlier in the day, and that the City’s Municipal
Code will dictate what she had hoped to propose.
City Treasurer: Absent
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Director of Public Works / City Engineer Horak:
Ward 3 brush pickup is complete. The next scheduled brush pickup for Ward 3 will be Monday,
August 15th
.
Ordinance 2016-08 entitled “An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of the City of Sandwich by
the Addition of Article IV of Chapter 66, Construction of Facilities on Rights-of-Way”: The ordinance
enables the City to require a permit by the utility company, insurance certificate, and will provides
rules in order to operate in the City’s rights-of-way. The City’s excavation permit will be modified to
mirror the requirements outlined in the proposed ordinance that is geared more for utility companies
as opposed to companies doing routine sewer and water repairs. Utility companies will be asked to
submit a surety bond or create a security fund that would be become part of the City’s budget that
can be assessed if needed.
DC Trash of Illinois Agreement: DC Trash has been working with DeKalb County to resume
electronic waste recycling. The recent July event was conducted without the benefit of an agreement
between the City and DC Trash. An agreement has been created covering the events for the
remainder of the year including the cost to collect televisions and computer monitors. Mayor Olson
noted that DC Trash joined the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce last week.
W.I.N. LLC Proposed Fiber Optic Cable Installation: Engineer Horak provided Council with a copy of
his e-mail correspondence with DeBauche Communications regarding a proposed fiber optic cable
line from the intersection of Center / Eddy Streets easterly to Latham Street, northerly to 3rd Street,
and easterly to the cell tower at 1040 E. 3
rd Street. Most of the underground permit application is not
covered under the City’s application process in place but is covered by the proposed Ordinance
2016-08.
Chief Bianchi: No report
EMA: No report
Alderman Dell reiterated comments made last week regarding hanging limbs and shrub overgrowth
on city sidewalks. He added that vehicles parked across the sidewalks seem to be a common
concern as well.
Alderman Fraser: No report
Alderwoman Killey advised that the finance committee will meeting at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, July
19th, at City Hall.
Alderman McMahon: No report
Alderman Moran: No report
Alderman Redden: Absent
Alderman Robinson: No report
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Alderman Scheidecker: No report
New Business: None
Audience Comments: None
Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion made by Alderman Robinson
and seconded by Alderman Moran to adjourn the Committee-of-the-Whole Council meeting at
7:23 PM. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
/s/ Denise Ii – City Clerk
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