Plano public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a liquor license request and a salary adjustment for an interim director. The meeting also includes time for citizen and alderman comments.
- BP request for liquor license
- $10,000 annual increase for Jeff Sobotka as interim Director of B,P,Z
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review the tax levy and a water tower maintenance agreement. Members will also discuss a credit card fee ordinance and receive updates on the OC Creates website and survey.
- Tax Levy
- Water Tower Maintenance Agreement
- Credit Card Fee Ordinance
- OC Creates Website and Survey Updates
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a site plan approval for BrightFarms and a utility bill appeal process. The body will also consider the purchase of a portable speed trailer.
- Site plan approval for BrightFarms
- Utility bill appeal process
- Purchase of (1) Stalker Portable Speed Trailer for $9,042.00
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review site plan approvals for BrightFarms and Scooters. The meeting also includes discussions regarding pay increases for various city employees and amended budgets.
- Site Plan Approval For BrightFarms
- Site Plan Approval For Scooters
- Pay increases for Water, Police, and Streets departments
- Amended Budgets
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a new purchase policy and budget amendments. The body is reviewing bids for equipment and vehicle acquisitions. A site plan for BrightFarms is also on the agenda.
- Purchase of 3 new pick-up trucks from Gjovik's Ford for $97,401.86
- Approval to bid for 2 recovery furnace units
- Site plan approval for BrightFarms
- Review of Purchase Policy
- Amended budgets
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing requests for police staffing increases and budget amendments. The body is also discussing a facade improvement grant and city purchasing policies.
- Request to increase authorized Plano Police Department officers from 23 to 24
- Facade Improvement Application from The Wash House
- HRGreen NPDES Permit Compliance
- Review of Purchasing Policy
- Discussion of Amended Budgets
Committee of the Whole
The Committee is discussing various municipal contracts for road resurfacing, equipment purchases, and facility maintenance. The meeting includes reviews of bids for a new dump truck and snow plowing services, as well as budget amendments.
- Deuchler Task Order #5 for replacement mixers: $58,000.00
- Deuchler Task Order #11 for document conversion: $48,000.00
- Communications Direct equipment for two police SUVs: $24,398.94
- Watchguard Video purchase of two cameras: $10,830.00
- Low bid approval for Builders Paving for RBI Resurfacing Project
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a rezoning petition for 819 W. Rt. 34 and a zoning text amendment. The body will also discuss the replacement of the Well 3 Soft Start VFD and city services for a Rib Cook Off.
- 819 W. Rt. 34 Rezoning Petition - Staton
- Zoning Text Amendment to Section 5-7D-2
- Replace Well 3 Soft Start VFD
- City Services For Rib Cook Off
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a request for a liquor license increase and a zoning text amendment. The meeting includes a presentation by BrightFarms and a discussion on heater replacement for the Bar Screen Building.
- Class E Liquor License increase for Six19 Kitchen & Bar at 242 Mitchell
- Zoning Text Amendment regarding language change to Section 5-7D-2
- BrightFarms presentation
- Unit Heater Replacement for the Bar Screen Building
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several personnel actions and infrastructure needs. Discussions include advertising for new city employees and seeking bids for a dump truck and mower.
- Advertising to hire a crossing guard
- Advertising to hire two Street Department employees
- Advertising to hire a WWTP employee
- Bids for a new dump truck and a new mower
- Water tower power washing and VFD for Well #7
Committee of the Whole
The committee is reviewing a zoning petition for Staton and various infrastructure maintenance projects. Discussions include equipment purchases for police and water facilities, as well as a new public comment policy.
- Staton Zoning Petition
- Purchase of 2 Watch Guard Squad Cameras
- Resolution regarding public comment at public meetings
- Proposals for Salt Dome roof replacement
- Maintenance and roof/siding work for Well #5
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a water/sewer rate study presentation and consider several infrastructure agreements. Discussion includes sidewalk replacement bids and upcoming community events.
- Baxter Woodman Water/Sewer Rate Study Presentation
- HR Green Engineering Proposal for Rebuild Illinois Grant
- Sidewalk replacement bidding process
- Policy regarding public comment at public meetings
- 4th of July and Smallville Reunion events
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposals for city branding and various service contracts. The body is also discussing wage increases for non-union staff and a specific increase for Barb Duffy.
- Purchase of a new street sweeper
- Water/Sewer Rate Study
- Bids for 2021 sidewalk replacement
- Mowing and clean-up proposals for Rt. 34 from Bridge to Eldamain and 4 lots west of Plano
- Sponsorship of a Juneteenth stage banner for $1,000.00
Committee of the Whole
The committee is reviewing several purchase requests for city departments and public spaces. The meeting includes a presentation on pavement data and a proposal for parking restrictions. Members will also discuss maintenance agreements and school athletic dates.
- Presentation by Applied Research Associates regarding pavement data
- Purchase of nine DISCatcher Golf Baskets from Palos Sports
- Purchase of playground equipment from NuToys
- Mitsubishi Battery Back Up and Toshiba Copier lease purchase for the Police Department
- Limited parking restrictions at 10 N. Center
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review several city expenditures and operational items. Discussions include police equipment purchases and an IDOT resolution for Lew St.
- Purchase of two 2022 Ford SUVs from Gjovik not to exceed $66,000.00
- IDOT Resolution for Lew St. in an additional amount of $120,000.00
- Approval for the Mayor to sign a Certificate of Hire for a new officer
- Risk And Resilience Assessment/Emergency Response Plan
- Discussion regarding Cielito Mexican Restaurant and Big Win Gaming
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a Juneteenth event and proposed wage increases for non-union employees over a two-year period. Specific individual wage increases for Yvonne Hill and Barbara Duffy are also on the agenda.
- Juneteenth Event
- Wage increases for non-union employees for 2 years
- Wage increase for Yvonne Hill from $15.81 to $18.00
- Wage increase for Barbara Duffy from $21.88 to $24.00
Committee of the Whole
The committee will discuss an easement for 214 S. Lew St., a water pump replacement at the WWTP, and the Helm contract. The agenda also includes review of FY '22 original budgets.
- Easement for 214 S. Lew St.
- Replacement of a non-potable water pump for the WWTP
- Helm Contract
- FY '22 Original Budgets
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances including a copier lease for the Water Department and a contract extension for Groot. The meeting also includes discussions on pavement rehabilitation bids, laptop purchases, and park expenses.
- Lease purchase of Toshiba 2018A Copier for Water Department at $4,105.45 per month
- Approval of the Groot contract extension
- Bid proposal for 2021 Non-MFT Pavement Rehabilitation
- Laptop purchase from Reliable Computers not to exceed $30,000.00
- Foli Park Disc Golf future expenses not to exceed $5,000.00
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a contract extension for Groot garbage services and a proposal regarding Foli Park disc golf. The body will also discuss laptop costs and the disposal or donation of police squad vehicles.
- Groot Garbage contract extension
- Foli Park disc golf proposal
- Request to donate Squad 5 and dispose of Squad 3 police vehicles
- Laptop quantities and costs quote from Reliable
- Budget discussions
City Council
The City Council is meeting to review treasury warrants and a Metra survey. The body will consider a lease for a Water Department copier and a resolution for highway maintenance.
- Vendor run warrants in the amount of $93,781.51
- Ordinance for a 48-month lease of a Toshiba 2018A copier for the Water Department from KKC Imaging at $105.45 per month plus $300.00 annual maintenance
- Resolution to approve maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code
- Discussion of a Metra Survey
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review original budgets for fiscal year 2022. The body will also discuss a contract extension for Groot Garbage and laptop costs.
- FY '22 Original Budgets
- Groot Garbage Contract Extension
- Laptop Quantities And Costs
- Foli Park Disc Golf
- Soliciting During The COVID-19 Pandemic
City Council
The City Council will review various departmental purchase requests, including police equipment and water department supplies. The meeting also includes discussions on a transient business license ordinance and the city's IT policy.
- Ordinance #2021- Title 3 Chapter 3 Transient Business License
- Purchase of two Watchguard in-car replacement cameras not to exceed $23,000.00
- Purchase of Solitax Hs-Line Sc turbidity and suspended solids immersion probe for $7,115.00
- 48 month lease purchase for a Toshiba 2018A copier for the Water Department
- Waiver of permit fees for Library HVAC Project ($140.00)
Committee of the Whole
The committee will review a proposed IT policy and a draft for a Transient Business Ordinance. The meeting also includes a review of the FY '22 original budgets.
- Proposed IT Policy
- Transient Business Ordinance draft
- FY '22 Original Budgets
City Council
The City Council will discuss a special use amendment request from Larry Nelson and a proposal to make Juneteenth a paid holiday for non-union employees. The body is also reviewing several maintenance contracts and equipment purchases.
- Approval of warrants for vendor run in the amount of $101,079.68
- 2021 Annual Siren Maintenance Contract with Fulton for $1,462.04
- Purchase of 10 holiday decorations from Temple Display for $6,119.45
- Amendment to 21-03 Special Use request from Larry Nelson
- Proposal to approve Juneteenth as a city paid holiday for non-union employees
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing contract renewals for reliable services and siren maintenance. The body is also considering a purchase for holiday decorations.
- Reliable contract renewal
- Annual siren maintenance contract with Fulton
- Holiday decor purchase from Temple Display for $6,119.45
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss banking resolutions and moving funds to accounts with better interest. The body will also consider insurance renewals for health, vision, dental, and life coverage.
- Warrants for payment: $118,103.95 (Jan 28) and $173,414.16 (Feb 8)
- Resolution to add Arbitrage Management Group/American Deposit Management Co. for banking
- Approval of health, vision, dental, and life insurance renewals
- Review of December 31, 2020 Treasurer's Report of $7,783,621.20
- Discussion of FY '22 original budget meetings and worksheets
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss banking resolutions for better interest rates and various insurance renewals. The agenda also includes a non-union wage increase proposal and a fence issue at 719 S. Ben St.
- Banking resolution regarding changes for better interest rates
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance renewals
- Non-union wage increase proposal for May 1, 2020 - April 30, 2022
- Mechanical/Helm contract renewal
- 719 S. Ben St. fence issue to be turned over to Attorney Grant for litigation
City Council
The City Council is meeting to approve various financial reports and vendor payments. The body will also consider a contract extension for Reliable.
- Approval of vendor run dated January 25, 2021 in the amount of $200,178.43
- Approval of FY '21 November Wage Report ($338,730.43) and December Wage Report ($292,554.67)
- Proposed 2 year extension on Reliable contract
- Report on November 2020 sales and related taxes of $168,714.53
- Report on December 2020 MFT unobligated balance of $1,334,778.67
City Council
The City Council is meeting to consider several administrative approvals, including the use of city resources for vaccine distribution. The body will also review financial reports and a franchise fee audit settlement with Comcast.
- Approval of city resources to assist Kendall County Health Department with vaccine distribution
- Authorization to retain Wessels & Sherman as attorney for labor negotiations
- Purchase of updated EMC Modem for the city sign for $1,835.00 from Designs & Signs By Anderson
- Resolution of franchise fee audit for Comcast/Azavar
- Approval of warrants totaling $122,976.80 (Dec 23) and $381,603.81 (Jan 11)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss wage projections for non-union employees for fiscal years 2021 to 2024. The body will also address the Juneteenth holiday and a fence issue at 719 S. Ben.
- FY21 to 24 non-union wage projections
- Juneteenth holiday
- Fence issue at 719 S. Ben