City of Elmhurst City Council met Jan. 20
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. Executive Session – 6:30pm
 Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing: 1. 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) 3. 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: Karen Sienko, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Jim Nudera, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo, Jennifer Veremis and Mike Brennan
Absent: Brian Belanger, Jacob Hill and Rex Irby
11 Present, 3 Absent
Also present: City Attorney Storino and Acker, City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Johnson (Left at 6:40 pm), Treasurer Curran.
Alderman Sienko moved to convene into executive session. Alderman Virgil 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
Alderman Bram moved to adjourn from executive session. Alderman Bastedo seconded.
Ayes: Karen Sienko, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Jim Nudera, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo, Jennifer Veremis and Mike Brennan
Nays: None
11 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent
Motion carried
2. Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call – Ward 2
Present: Karen Sienko, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Jim Nudera, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo, Jennifer Veremis and Mike Brennan
Absent: Brian Belanger, Jacob Hill and Rex Irby
11 Present, 3 Absent
Also present: City Attorney Storino and Acker, City Manager Grabowski, Finance Director Coyle, Assistant City Manager Johnson, Treasurer Curran.
3. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public
All written communications are attached on Board Docs under “Written Communication.”
4. Public Forum
Michael M. Kerley – Elmhurst Veterans CommissionÂ
Dave Pleva – Townhouses on West Avenue
5. Announcements
None.
6. Consent Agenda
6.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on January 5, 2026
6.2 Accounts Payable – January 20, 2026 – $ 2,417,036.82
6.3 Appointment-Reappointment to the Veterans Commission-Michael Kerley (Chair), Bill Shanklin (reappointment), and Alderman Karen Sienko (Ex-Officio)
6.4 Appointment to the Commission on Youth – Derek Burgin
6.5 Referral – Additional New Sidewalks Request with Dedicated TIF Funding Source for Northeast Elmhurst
6.6 Referral – Aldermanic Referral Requests
6.7 Referral – City of Elmhurst Stormwater Project Prioritization Review (PW&B)
6.8 Report – Incentive and Renovation Grant Request – 128 N. Addison Ave – Spark Scent Collective (DP&Z)
6.9 Report – Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement with Island Construction, Inc. (240 W. Lake Street) (DP&Z)
6.10 Report – DMMC 2026 Legislative Action Program (F,CA&AS)
6.11 Report – 2026 Municipal Utility Fund Rates (F,CA&AS)
6.12 Report – St. Patrick’s Day Parade – 2026 (PA&S)
6.13 Report – 2026 Computer Management Maintenance Software Assistance (Lucity)(PW&B)
6.14 Report – 2026 Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation (26-15) (PW&B)
6.15 Report – 2026 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising (26-12)(PW&B)
6.16 Report – Contract Amendment #3 to the Construction Agreement for the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF} Bundle No. 5 Improvements Project (PW&B)
6.17 Report – Engineering Services Agreement – 2026 Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation Construction Engineering Services (PW&B)
6.18 Report – Motor Fuel Tax Program General Maintenance Appropriations 2022 to 2024 (PW&B)
6.19 Report – Rental of Chiller for Elmhurst Police Department (PW&B)
6.20 O-01-2026 – An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Residential Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services by and Between Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC and the City of Elmhurst
Alderman Virgil moved to accept the consent agenda with the exception of items 6.11 and 6.20. Alderman Sienko seconded.
Ayes: Karen Sienko, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Jim Nudera, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo, Jennifer Veremis and Mike Brennan
Nays: None.
Absent: Jacob Hill and Rex Irby
12 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 2 AbsentÂ
Motion Carried.
Alderman Talluto pulled this item to provide more information on the water rates and the additional costs of flushing out the system to keep the water clean. She explained that the City does not make money on the rates and is only passing on the costs it incurs.Â
Alderman Talluto moved to approve item items 6.11. Alderman Nudera seconded.
Ayes: Karen Sienko, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Jim Nudera, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo, Jennifer Veremis and Mike Brennan
Nays: None.
Absent: Jacob Hill and Rex Irby
12 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 2 AbsentÂ
Motion Carried.
Item 6.20 was pulled by Ald. Dan Virgil to point out the spring pick up is on a rotation now and wanted residents to be aware of the change. He also mentioned that this was one of the items residents requested when providing feedback.Â
Alderman Bastedo moved to approve item items 6.20. Â Alderman Bram seconded.
Ayes: Karen Sienko, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Jim Nudera, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo, Jennifer Veremis and Mike Brennan
Nays: None.
Absent: Jacob Hill and Rex Irby
12 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 2 AbsentÂ
Motion Carried.
7. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials
Mayor Levin announced:
History Museum Blood Drive Jan. 24, 2026
The opening of the History Museum medical exhibit is on June 3, 2026
Open House -Vision of Police Department (Exterior) 1/26 from 5-7 pm
8. Other Business
None.Â
9. Adjournment – Alderman Bram moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Belinger seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
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