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City of Woodstock City Council met May 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A regular meeting of the Woodstock City Council was called to order at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Woodstock City Hall by Deputy Mayor Darrin Flynn. He explained the Consent Calendar process, invited public participation, and noted, as is the City’s policy, this evening’s meeting is being live streamed with a recording archived should members of the public wish to view it in the future.

A roll call was taken.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Darrin Flynn, Lisa Lohmeyer, Tom Nierman, Wendy Piersall and Bob Seegers, Jr.

COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Gordon Tebo and Mayor Michael Turner.

STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Roscoe Stelford, City Attorney Ruth Schlossberg, Deputy City Manager/Executive Director of Strategy & Planning Paul Christensen, Executive Director of Business Development Danielle Gulli, Public Works Director Christina Betz, Assistant Public Works Director Brent Aymond, Chief John Lieb, Economic Development Director Garrett Anderson, Building and Zoning Director Joe Napolitano, City Engineer Chris Tiedt, Deputy Chief Ray Lanz, Deputy Chief Rob Pritchard, City Clerk Cindy Smiley, and several members of the Woodstock Police Department.

OTHERS PRESENT: Board of Police Commission Chairman Ron Giordano, former Transportation Commission Chairman Andrew Celentano and former Transportation Commissioner Mark Indyke.

City Clerk Smiley confirmed the agenda is a true and correct copy of the published agenda. III. FLOOR DISCUSSION

A. Proclamations

1. Building Safety Month – May 2022

Without objection, the City Council accepted and approved a Proclamation Recognizing Building Safety Month May 2022. Deputy Mayor Flynn read the proclamation for all to hear, which was met with hearty applause.

Mr. Napolitano stated building safety is often taken for granted, noting Woodstock is fortunate to have a dedicated professional staff, thanking the City Council for recognizing them.

2. Economic Development Week – May 9th – May 13th

Without objection, the City Council accepted and approved a Proclamation Honoring National Economic Development Week 2022 and the Woodstock Department of Economic Development. Deputy Mayor Flynn read the proclamation for all to hear, which was met with hearty applause.

Mr. Anderson thanked Council for this recognition. Noting he looks forward to this year, he stated there are many exciting things in the works. He encouraged everyone to shop small and shop local.

B. Swearing in Ceremonies

Chief Lieb thanked the City Council for providing time at this public meeting. He stated this is an exciting day for the Woodstock Police Department, noting they have gone through a long, systematic process to determine where people best fit to ensure the Department maintains its highest level of professionalism. He stated in his 22 years with the City of Woodstock, he has never seen a stronger roster.

1. Board of Police Commission

a. Sergeant Shane Marshall

Sergeant Shane Marshall was sworn in by Board of Police Commission Chairman Ron Giordano, which was met with hearty applause. Mrs. Marshall affixed his badge.

2. Police Internal Promotions

a. Detective Adam Fischer

Detective Adam Fischer was sworn in by Deputy Mayor Flynn, which was met with hearty applause. Mrs. Fischer affixed his badge.

b. Detective Matt Prentice

Detective Matt Prentice was sworn in by Deputy Mayor Flynn, which was met with hearty applause. Mrs. Prentice affixed his badge.

c. Deputy Chief Rob Pritchard

Deputy Chief Rob Pritchard was sworn in by Deputy Mayor Flynn, which was met with hearty applause. Mrs. Pritchard affixed his badge.

C. Presentation – Project Lead the Way – Transportation Commission Chair Andrew Celentano and D200 Students Even Chorney and Evan Neuhart

Deputy Mayor Flynn introduce Chairman Celentano and District 200 students Evan Chorney and Evan Neuhart.

Mr. Celentano stated for the past three years, the Transportation Commission has been working with high school students on projects related to the City of Woodstock as part of Project Lead the Way. He stated this program was a partnership between the City and its Department of Public Works, the Transportation Commission and District 200. Mr. Celentano stated the City of Woodstock and District 200 are the only municipality and school district in the United States who partner for such a program.

Students Evan Chorney and Evan Neuhart presented information on their project - Plastic Infused Roadways. They noted the project was to infuse plastic into asphalt, noting it made the road twice as strong, lasting twice as long and also removed plastic from the environment.

They described their research, including case studies and documents; methodology including developing the product and then using it for cold patching and hot patching; and testing, sending samples to independent labs for testing and analysis, providing information on each step. They noted the hot patch hypothesis was proven, stating adding plastic should increase durability and the streets’ resistance to low temperatures. They stated the cold patch was not as successful, noting adjustments would have to be made.

Mr. Chorney and Mr. Evans thanked everyone who played a pivotal role in this project and thanked the City Council for the opportunity to present their project to them.

Councilman Seegers commended the students for their remarkable undertaking. In response to his question, Mr. Chorney stated the plastic was provided by Berry Plastics.

Deputy Mayor Flynn also commended the students. He thanked City Staff and the Transportation Commission for their work on this program.

Councilwoman Piersall echoed the comment made at the last meeting that Project Lead the Way should continue, stating she admires the work the Transportation Commission has done with the students. Mr. Celentano stated this program would not have happened without the Department of Public Works, noting what will happen with the program has yet to be discussed.

D. Public Comments

Mark Indyke, 930 Clay Street, a former member of the Transportation Commission, urged Council to work to develop a public transportation system to provide readily available and reliable transportation for people to get to essential services. He stated with the Square being promoted for tourism and as an entertainment venue, there no longer are essential services, such as pharmacy and grocery stores, available there within walking or biking distance for the public. He opined the City should provide public transportation so that residents could safely get to areas such as Rt. 47. He stated with the future residential development planned for the Die Cast property, people should be able to get to essential services without an automobile, opining this would encourage more people to come to Woodstock.

Deputy Mayor Flynn thanked Mr. Indyke for his comments, noting Council has discussed walkability.

Mr. Stelford stated the City has looked at a circulator bus route and its costs and, with the Council’s vision for the Downtown, will continue to talk about it. In response to Mr. Indyke’s question, he stated the City can pursue various outlets for funding, including State and Federal funds. He stated the fact the City now has two grant writers could allow it to tap into additional funds and provide more services to the residents.

E. Council Comments

There were no comments forthcoming from the City Council.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by W. Piersall, second by L. Lohmeyer, to approve the Consent Agenda.

In response to a question from Deputy Mayor Flynn, there were no items removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of Council or the Public.

In response to a question from Deputy Mayor Flynn, there were no questions or comments from the Council or the Public regarding items remaining on the Consent Agenda.

Deputy Mayor Flynn affirmed the Consent Agenda to include items A through D-4 as follows:

A. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

April 19, 2022 City Council Minutes

April 19, 2022 Executive Session Minutes

B. WARRANTS: 4001 4002

C. MINUTES AND REPORTS:

Woodstock Police Department Monthly Report March 2022

D. MANAGER'S REPORT NO. 202:

1. Appointments and Reappointments of Board/Commission Members – Acceptance of the Mayor’s Appointments and Reappointments of Board/Commissions Members to the City’s Boards and Commissions.

2. Ordinance – Variance – Lot 7 Dutch Crest Subdivision – Approval of Ordinance 22-O-27, identified as Document 1, An Ordinance Granting Variations from UDO Table 7A.2 (Area and Bulk Requirements) to allow the petitioner to build a single family residence on the vacant Lot 7 of Dutch Crest Unit 1 Subdivision.

3. Purchase – Police Department VAVs and RTU Controllers – Approval to purchase and replace 19 Variable Air Volume (VAV) and 4 “Microzone” HVAC Rooftop Unit (RTU) Controllers with the work awarded to Alpha Controls & Services, Rockford, IL, for an amount not to exceed $53,483.

4. Award of Contract – 2022 Enhanced Streets Improvement Program – Approval to award a contract for the 2022 Enhanced Streets Improvement Program to the lowest responsible bidder, PLOTE Construction, Inc., Hoffman Estates, IL in accordance with the unit prices, as submitted, for an amount not to exceed $12,871,111.11.

A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: L. Lohmeyer, T Nierman, W. Piersall, B. Seegers, and Deputy Mayor D. Flynn. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: G. Tebo and Mayor M. Turner. Motion carried.

VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

There were no additions, deletions, or corrections to the tentative future Council agendas.

ADJOURN

Motion by W. Piersall, second by B. Seegers, to adjourn this regular meeting of the Woodstock City Council to the next regular meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Woodstock City Hall. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: L. Lohmeyer, T. Nierman, W. Piersall, B. Seegers, and Deputy Mayor D. Flynn. Nays: none. Abstentions: none. Absentees: G. Tebo and Mayor M. Turner. Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 PM.

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