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Laura said the project’s award recognition is testament to collaboration among staff, contractors and residents during construction. She also reported the city is working with a landscape architect on a planned public restroom on North River Street and that the Historic Preservation Commission approved a proposed restaurant façade change at 21 North River Street.

Laura announced internal promotions in the Public Works department: Rahat Bari and Jeremy Barcay were promoted to assistant directors of public works. She said Rahat will oversee engineering and electric, and Jeremy will oversee water, wastewater, streets and facilities.

The administrator credited staff and department leadership for their work on the intersection improvement and said she looks forward to the team’s contributions going forward. The meeting transcript recorded no separate council action tied to the awards, restroom design or promotions; these were informational items in the administrator’s report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Batavia City Council Meeting. March 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City Administrator Laura reported the Wilson and Prairie intersection project won APWA awards at local and Chicago‑metro levels and is now nominated for a national award; the city also announced internal promotions in Public Works and plans for a public restroom on North River Street.","taxTitle","Batavia, Kane County, Illinois","taxId",69049,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124751,"Batavia Main Street highlights grant-funded marketing, scavenger hunt and Boardwalk Shops vendors",408,2118000,2526000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679908-92b3854b09b163e8a603e558c88b610e&start=2118&end=2526","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679908-92b3854b09b163e8a603e558c88b610e/thumbnail_2118000.jpg","/articles/6124751/Batavia/Kane-County/Illinois/Batavia-Main-Street-highlights-grant-funded-marketing-scavenger-hunt-and-Boardwalk-Shops-vendors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124751-e12e12dc204f648f2d472255298aff1b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218733&Signature=HoZ7n40S9pC03LpsMgz7DVFJ2tCjnUnrF2Msmn5NV108~REy6iyR6Mw5WrMuONeovW5fbp3n9xrgL~R-Gfu0Q3tSQiA9rHdRKDtDSNb8ZryIR8MA8FYAIl6GtvePHolLDCTX9BC1E5QljL8msXMzqU3XDIDFQ2BUxpPtzoL7ioe9heV-LHBXFutkTMeujmRbxjtVkSgbSi4Xddz5cMUK5W53h5NIgQ~I~lz~YL0ddGFbRz4mQuoLJM12AWpfGSNL6IuEbmMwd-lpyhT7-0DPX7Ce7ci1KZliK-ZsrhhHnIq0N6OwN7iAaXb4y-7jEKqQ~SjeMWEkY5H4jZu3jqUCHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The executive director of Batavia Main Street told the City Council on March 17 the organization received a $5,000 Illinois Main Street grant and is using the funds to support volunteer outreach and marketing initiatives downtown.

The grant supports a new \"hype team\" of volunteer ambassadors who will staff farmers markets, help at Main Street events and promote downtown on social media. The executive director said the program includes branded materials and a modest volunteer commitment.

Batavia Main Street also hired a paid influencer for a collaborative video that, the director said, generated roughly 84,000 views, about 92,900 likes, more than 780 shares and more than 200 new social‑media followers for the organization. The director said those metrics came from the influencer's collaborative post that featured five downtown businesses.

To kick off the hype team, Main Street is running a downtown scavenger hunt March 8–April 6 with foam‑finger prizes and downtown dollars: three winners will receive $100 in downtown dollars and additional smaller prizes. The director said the scavenger hunt prizes total $800 in downtown dollars.

Main Street also announced the 2025 Boardwalk Shops vendor lineup and listed returning and new vendors, and said the Boardwalk Shops season will open May 9.

Mayor praised the Main Street program and said other communities have asked to visit to learn from Batavia’s farmers market and downtown programming. The Main Street director said staff time and attendance at a national conference are among strategies the organization uses to sustain its programs and support peer learning.

No formal council action was recorded on these items during the presentation.","Batavia Main Street reported on a $5,000 Illinois Main Street grant used to launch a volunteer \"hype team,\" a paid influencer campaign that generated broad social media reach, a downtown scavenger hunt and the 2025 Boardwalk Shops vendor lineup.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124756,"Environmental Commission outlines outreach, native planting and cleanup plans",1316,771000,2087000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679908-92b3854b09b163e8a603e558c88b610e&start=771&end=2087","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679908-92b3854b09b163e8a603e558c88b610e/thumbnail_771000.jpg","/articles/6124756/Batavia/Kane-County/Illinois/Environmental-Commission-outlines-outreach-native-planting-and-cleanup-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124756-884ada49bab33a5fab24d02aec587bf2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218733&Signature=cy4vTUqfNPEaiIXV-PbblPwSzv~j2G~CZ~7sBhZgwS2oOUVwKOl953ib2haOgWe-1y0ETtu0f-nuESWi5hy279s-fpWWNSw3Idgtw3XETFavwZh8aekY5DEG~ng6hyqsvCWnWmXbtaQfCRiRXFX86W5~hQgLAGWi5xyO~jsirftFdNyGxzIZy-LYgLkn2yWSVc6H9pnLvuSgGMFBqJx~H1GrIxvcMGGPNWHSumHuFpdtBObqNBI0BntsLy-tlljHTCM2i9GZ71U~hMhFz-MBJccrAiVsl39GVFcmgo9kHtC5eVW02nKmFCqkmZqPf1W-6yMZ2ORSh7Ql-sY05YZ-2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Batavia Environmental Commission on March 17 updated the City Council on education and volunteer initiatives and flagged several upcoming community events and proposals.

Alex Celes, chair of the Environmental Commission, and Anna, the commission’s student ambassador, told the council the commission has been increasing outreach to Batavia High School and building volunteer pipelines. Anna described organizing a river cleanup past Lippold Park that included high‑school volunteers and forest preserve staff to remove invasive honeysuckle.

The commission said it provided recommendations on the Single Use Bag Education RFP and the Energy Audit and Home Energy Improvement Rebate Program and continues to post recycling and sustainability information on social media. The commission reported it had 15 total submissions for the city’s Batavia Big Tree program and is finalizing measurements for several trees; the commission plans to offer a small sign owners may display to indicate an official Batavia Big Tree.

The commission also previewed a proposed wildflower garden to complement the Art of the Fox mural; commission members said Nikki has begun conversations with city staff and the Kane County Forest Preserve District and that a formal proposal will come to the council later. The commission asked the council to consider cooperation with the Kane County Forest Preserve District on a large land‑acquisition area near Nelson’s Lake Road and Main Street.

Upcoming volunteer opportunities announced by the commission include a Batavia Spur Bike Path cleanup on May 3, meeting at Rotolo Middle School; the commission said no preregistration is required and volunteers should bring gloves. Commission members also flagged a library presentation by Barb McKittrick about the Batavia forest reserves, scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m.

“She's graduating this year, but just as our inaugural ambassador, it's been great having her…taking what we're doing back to the high school,” Alex Celes said of Anna’s outreach. Anna said the experience influenced her college plans: she is choosing between the University of Maine and the University of Illinois for environmental studies and sustainability.

The commission told the council it is completing a 2025 strategic plan, forming subcommittees for education and ecology, and hopes to recruit one or two new high‑school ambassadors to sustain a multiyear student pipeline.

No formal council action or vote was taken on the commission’s items during the presentation; commissioners asked only for the council’s continued support and potential staff coordination on partnerships with the forest preserve district.","The Batavia Environmental Commission reported on high‑school outreach, a river cleanup, a Big Tree program, single‑use bag fee education, and a proposed wildflower garden near the Art of the Fox mural; it also announced a Spur Bike Path cleanup for May 3.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124762,"City Council confirms Andrea Pazara as Batavia director of public works",142,450000,592000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679908-92b3854b09b163e8a603e558c88b610e&start=450&end=592","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679908-92b3854b09b163e8a603e558c88b610e/thumbnail_450000.jpg","/articles/6124762/Batavia/Kane-County/Illinois/City-Council-confirms-Andrea-Pazara-as-Batavia-director-of-public-works","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124762-e0919c1e296844ee2f1fdf9f624327ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218733&Signature=BUEJMxKZUxzw-qyEA6pKU2uTQ7i19cNxf99tMJG9TOuCeYRIEp2MR4xogjKu01oU-vnP0FZGhXynIuZVEeEZEwD7aTDUN71tMecVIvGLahvRg6mXWntVnsNVZFVbDsQd2eLdNm6pxoldIJ4mTexeEODnxlyw8JDq010cqhLxAGyESZK083OlQX6eIu1MD603OuMhF5jKDeMRGZd0~GJkJy70wthvoYtbtK1NWXj-0RVVcqon0aMJ7UUcpIfu15ymCfBzXCYmj5T3myjjLf4BsCnXfyW0eW2dDNJCGvnuhqJ98e4td0YVPQ7ZJIEO9YaXJoEjwDVvsKiENr8KQjhzFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Batavia City Council on March 17 unanimously confirmed Andrea Pazara as the city’s director of public works.

Mayor (name not specified) announced the appointment in remarks describing Pazara’s years of service to the city and asked the council to confirm. Alderman Sova moved to appoint Andrea Pazara; Alderman Wolf seconded. The roll call vote was 12 yes, 0 no, 2 absent, and the motion was approved.

The mayor praised Pazara’s track record in resolving neighborhood engineering issues and responding to stormwater problems, and he thanked outgoing Public Works Director Gary Holm for his service. “She really has, I think, over time, certainly shown … a lot of creative energies as far as overcoming some neighborhood squabbles and issues that really needed some serious engineering,” the mayor said as he introduced the appointment.

Andrea Pazara addressed the council after the vote. Pazara noted she has worked for the city for 16 years and said she is \"super excited to start this and very honored that I was selected and grateful for what the future brings.\" She thanked Gary Holm for his leadership and said she plans to work with the department’s superintendents and staff to advance ongoing projects.

Council members offered quick support during the roll call and the mayor said the appointment comes with “a tremendous amount of confidence.” The city did not record any separate amendment or condition attached to the appointment at the meeting.

The vote means Pazara will assume the duties of director of public works; the transcript records internal promotions in the department announced later in the meeting (see administrator’s report).","Andrea Pazara was appointed director of public works after a unanimous council vote (12–0, 2 absent). The mayor praised her experience; Pazara thanked outgoing director Gary Holm and said she plans to build on existing projects.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124766,"Council approves consent agenda including multiple resolutions, zoning amendments",201,224000,425000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679908-92b3854b09b163e8a603e558c88b610e&start=224&end=425","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679908-92b3854b09b163e8a603e558c88b610e/thumbnail_224000.jpg","/articles/6124766/Batavia/Kane-County/Illinois/Council-approves-consent-agenda-including-multiple-resolutions-zoning-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124766-0fceef729378892c5b85eafb2196c33c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218733&Signature=arzBbLpigFLuBOP7Z2rVWZYYBCSqzpFG9atT2gYYRGYIcNsEOYZp4K6lQLEiBfwHUbjmomPsYnxgOmMUkbGQu5UxmFl0zn3AR66BH-ucKN-1MfIeQ8WnGXYSQSuuVsdKClrLc6m3JLCobX6-2Fk4Iyt9T8RpYbweniXGNgqymxCXGpOzQc4LMwmIfwrqhfOWoYbtPaEouolWPIULOgenSsNVt9hRn-Z60gDjlDyuSiMFZqcjTqa7UhtqZ3W8DdpVunL7OSmXtba4E9fI0Jc-bM7rd3YKZCc-M3zgqHqGSK8yuby54fVSqr7c7gXeEtOXhD7CDmjPAoJzpYAyERlZfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Batavia City Council on March 17 approved a consent agenda that bundled payroll and financial items, multiple resolutions and zoning-related ordinances in a single vote.

The package included expenditures, contracts and land-use items that city staff presented for routine approval.

The consent agenda covered routine minutes and financial reports, payroll and accounts payable; contract awards and task orders for engineering and construction services; a year-three lead service line replacement project; approval of the 2025 zoning map; a one‑year contract for code-enforcement mowing; and several zoning- and plat-related ordinances for specific properties. Alderman Beck moved to approve the consent agenda as read; the motion was seconded and passed on a roll call vote of 12 yes, 0 no, 2 absent.

Among the items approved were: a contract with Electric Conduit Construction Company for installation of conduits at the Verdant Road BNSF crossing (not to exceed $355,025); task orders with Alan Pepa Architects and with Engineering Enterprises, Inc.; a notice of intent to award the year‑3 lead and galvanized steel water service replacement to Miller Pipeline, LLC; authorization of finance software maintenance payments; a one‑year Klaus Brothers Inc. contract for code‑enforcement abatement (lawn mowing); designating banking agents; as well as Ordinance 2025‑16 (amendment to the official zoning map for multiple properties) and Ordinance 2025‑17 (plat vacation for a portion of Maple Lane). The council also approved a preliminary and final plat for the Hemming Subdivision (403 North Avenue and 420 Maple Lane).

Council members did not request to remove individual items for separate discussion during the public meeting; the mayor and aldermen thanked staff for preparing the package and noted the value of committee review prior to the council meeting.

Votes at a glance

- Motion: Approve consent agenda as read. Mover: Alderman Beck. Second: multiple. Outcome: approved. Vote: 12 yes, 0 no, 2 absent.

No substantive amendments or separate public hearings on the listed items were recorded in the meeting transcript.

This consent vote clears the listed contracts, budget amendments and land‑use items to proceed with the administrative steps recorded in staff reports.","Batavia City Council approved its consent agenda, adopting a package of resolutions, contracts, zoning map and ordinances in a single vote. The roll call was 12–0 with two members absent.","actionData","errors"]

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