City of Elmhurst City Council met Dec. 1
City of Elmhurst City Council met Dec. 1
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. Executive Session - Mayor Levin called Executive Session to order at 6:46pm.
1.1 Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing: Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06 of the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21), the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(6) and Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, pursuant to Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
Present: Brian Belanger, Karen Sienko, Jacob Hill, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo, Rex Irby, and Mike Brennan
Absent: Jennifer Veremis and Jim Nudera
12 Present, 2 Absent
Also present: City Attorney Storino, City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Johnson, Treasurer Curran, and Clerk Tamer (entered 6:54pm).
Alderman Brennan moved to convene into executive session.Alderman Bastedo seconded.
Ayes: Brian Belanger, Karen Sienko, Jacob Hill, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo, Rex Irby, and Mike Brennan
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent
Motion carried
2. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the regular meeting of the city council to order at 7:47pm.
2.1 Pledge of Allegiance
2.2 Roll Call - Ward 1
Present: Brian Belanger, Karen Sienko, Jacob Hill, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo, Rex Irby, and Mike Brennan
Absent: Jennifer Veremis and Jim Nudera
12 Present, 2 Absent
Also present: City Attorney Storino, City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Johnson, Treasurer Curran, Clerk Tamer, Finance Director Coyle, Public Works Director Balicki, IT Director Kravetz, Police Chief McLean, and Fire Chief Dufort
3. Presentations
3.1 Proclamation - York High School's State Tennis Championship - Mayor Levin presented proclamation to CJ Coan.
3.2 Proclamation - York High School Cross Country State Championship - Mayor Levin presented proclamation to Karlin Janowski.
4. Public Hearing - Mayor Levin called the public hearing to order at 7:54pm.
Present: Brian Belanger, Karen Sienko, Jacob Hill, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo, Rex Irby, and Mike Brennan
Absent: Jennifer Veremis and Jim Nudera
12 Present, 2 Absent
There were no written communications or public comments.
Alderman Talluto moved to adjourn from the hearing. Alderman Virgil seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.
Public hearing adjourned at 7:56pm.
5. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - One posted on BoardDocs prior to the meeting.
6. Public Forum
Hosi Mehta - Spoke in regard to the sign ordinance.
7. Announcements
Alderman Irby announced that Santa Clause will be at the American Legion on Saturday 12/6 at 10:30am, free and open to the public.
8. Consent Agenda
8.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on November 17, 2025
8.2 Committee of the Whole Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on November 17, 2025
8.3 Accounts Payable - December 1, 2025 - $ 3,716,973.07
8.4 Report - Case Number 24 ZBA 10- Lot Area Variations - Vacant 524 and 526 N West Avenue (DP&Z)
8.5 Report - Case Number 25 P 04 - Elmhurst Park District Planned Unit Development and Plat of Subdivision (DP&Z)
8.6 Report - DuPage Senior Citizens Council Request for Funding (PA&S)
8.7 Report - Neighborhood Traffic Study - Area No. 6 (PA&S)
8.8 Report - O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission IGA (PA&S)
8.9 Report - 2026 GIS Consortium Service Provider Contract (PW&B)
8.10 Report - IDOT Smart Corridor Supplemental Funding Resolution fo (IL64) North Avenue (PW&B)
8.11 Report - 2025 Watermain Replacement - Construction Engineering Services Contract Amendment (PW&B)
8.12 Report - Contract Amendment # 2 to the Construction Agreement for the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Bundle No. 5 Improvements Project (PW&B)
8.13 O-39-2025 - An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of A Non-Exclusive License Agreement By and Between the Spring Road Business Association and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois
8.14 R-104-2025 - A Resolution Accepting the Proposal of Marsh McLennan Agency for Professional Insurance Brokerage Services to Acquire Insurance Coverage for the City of Elmhurst
8.15 R-105-2025 - A Resolution Regarding the Release of Certain Closed Session Minutes
Alderman Sienko moved to accept the consent agenda in its entirety. Alderman Brennan seconded.
Ayes: Brian Belanger, Karen Sienko, Jacob Hill, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo, Rex Irby, and Mike Brennan
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent
Motion carried
9. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials
Mayor Levin - The Mayor announced the Holly Trolley has begun and runs through 12/27 on Saturdays, noon to midnight. He also acknowledged the success of the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving.
City Manager Grabowski - City Manager announced final leaf collection will be 12/3, 12/4, and 12/5 during regular scheduled pickup days. He also thanked the public works dept. for their work during the weekend's snowstorm.
10. Committee Report (s)
10.1 Report- 2025 Property Tax Levy (F,CA&AS)
Alderman Talluto moved to accept the report. Alderman Hill seconded. Alderman Talluto delivered the history and summary of the report.
Ayes: Brian Belanger, Karen Sienko, Jacob Hill, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo, Rex Irby, and Mike Brennan
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent
Motion carried
11. Other Business - None
12. Adjournment - Alderman Belanger moved to adjourn from the meeting. Alderman Nardini seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:12pm.