City of Elmhurst City Council met Oct. 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
1. Call to Order - 7:31pm - In the absence of Mayor Morley, City Clerk Tamer called the meeting to order.
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance
1.2 Roll Call - Ward 6
Present: Jim Kennedy, Michael Honquest, Mike Brennan, Mark A. Mulliner, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Bob Dunn, Michael J. Bram, Dannee Polomsky, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, and Scott Levin
Absent: None
13 Present, 0 Absent, 1 Vacancy
Also Present: City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Kopp, City Attorney Storino, Finance Director Trosien, Museum Director Oberg, Police Chief Ruth, Deputy Fire Chief Anaszewicz
Alderman Mulliner moved to appoint Alderman Kennedy to preside as Mayor Pro-tem for the meeting. Alderman Brennan seconded.
Ayes: Jim Kennedy, Michael Honquest, Mike Brennan, Mark A. Mulliner, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Bob Dunn, Michael J. Bram, Dannee Polomsky, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, and Scott Levin
Nays: None
13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Vacancy
Motion carried
2. Administer Oath of Office
Deputy Police Chief Brett Kaczorowski was administered the Oath of Office by City Clerk Tamer
3. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public
None
4. Public Forum
Claude Pagacz - spoke about the traffic on Gladys St. and construction in the area
5. Announcements
Clerk Tamer announced that the Educational Forum on Prevention of Racial Bullying is Thursday, October 8th at 7:00pm. It will be live on Elmhurst TV YouTube channel.
6. Consent Agenda
6.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on September 21, 2020
6.2 Accounts Payable September 30, 2020 - Total $1,605,729.64
6.3 Referral - Consideration of Tax Increment Financing District: York and Valette - Aldermen Kennedy & Honquest (City Manager Grabowski)
6.4 Referral - Murals - Aldermen Deuter & Veremis (City Manager Grabowski)
6.5 Report -Contract Amendment # 1 for the North Industrial Lift Station Project (PW&B)
6.6 Report - Contract Amendment # 5 to the Construction Agreement for the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Electrical Distribution Building Project (PW&B)
6.7 Report - Contract Amendment # 5 to the Construction Agreement for the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Utility Improvements (PW&B)
6.8 Report - Upgrades to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System at City Hall (PW&B) (See Item 8.1)
6.9 Report - Installation of Building Control Technology System at 113-121 N. Addison (PW&B)
6.10 O-43-2020 - An Ordinance Extending Temporary Executive Powers Pursuant to Section 3.16 of Elmhurst Municipal Code and Pursuant To 65 ILCS 5/11-1-6
6.11 O-44-2020 - An Ordinance Waiving Bid and Authorizing the Execution of A Design Build Agreement With Baxter & Woodman Natural Resources, LLC. for the Arlington Reservoir Stormwater Modifications Project
6.12 R-87-2020 - A Resolution Determining the Estimated Property Taxes to Be Levied by The City of Elmhurst For the 2020 Tax Year
6.13 R-88-2020 - A Resolution Approving A Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Elmhurst And the Elmhurst Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3541
6.14 R-89-2020 - A Resolution to Approve and Authorize the Execution of A Professional Engineering Services Agreement by and Between Clark Dietz Inc. and the City of Elmhurst For The 2021 Watermain Improvements Project
6.15 R-90-2020 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of A Professional Construction Engineering Services Agreement With Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for the Southside Elmhurst Fiber Optic Network Project
6.16 R-91-2020 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Change Order No. 3 (Final) For the Lake-Walnut Lift Station Bundle No. 3 Project
Alderman Bram pulled 6.10 from the consent agenda. Alderman Polomsky pulled 6.13. Alderman Bram moved to accept the consent agenda minus 6.10 and 6.13. Alderman Mulliner seconded.
Ayes: Jim Kennedy, Michael Honquest, Mike Brennan, Mark A. Mulliner, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Bob Dunn, Michael J. Bram, Dannee Polomsky, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, and Scott Levin
Nays: None
13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Vacancy
Motion carried
6.10 Alderman Mulliner moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Honquest seconded. Alderman Bram doesn't support the ordinance as he believes executive powers doesn't need to be extended.
Ayes: Jim Kennedy, Michael Honquest, Mike Brennan, Mark A. Mulliner, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Bob Dunn, Dannee Polomsky, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, and Scott Levin
Nays: Michael J. Bram
12 Ayes, 1 Nay, 1 Vacancy
Motion carried
6.13 Alderman Mulliner moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Tallluto seconded. Alderman Polomsky fully supports the report and summarized the salary percentages for 2020 and 2021.
Ayes: Jim Kennedy, Michael Honquest, Mike Brennan, Mark A. Mulliner, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Bob Dunn, Michael J. Bram, Dannee Polomsky, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, and Scott Levin
Nays: None
13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Vacancy
Motion carried
7. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials
Mayor Morley - Mayor Pro-tem Kennedy - no report
City Manager Grabowski - Next week's committee meetings are on Tuesday not Monday due to Columbus Day. October 19th begins early voting at City Hall. There will be Covid safety protocols in place. Lions Club has a candy day this Friday and Saturday. Latex Paint Recycling on October 7th, 9am-Noon at the Public Works Facility. Drug Take Back Day is October 24th. October 17th is a blood rive at fire station on south York St. Free pint of Culvers custard given at blood drive. There will be a special edition of the front porch being sent to residents with information about Halloween.
Alderman Bram - IFQ, utilizing the runway that most impacts Elmhurst this coming week. Residents can report any noise concerns online or by phone.
Alderman Dunn - ONCC meeting last Friday. Announced that the new runway will be commissioned on November 5th which will help with traffic going East/West direction. There was a fly quiet meeting two weeks ago and the city of Elmhurst submitted comments which will be discussed at the next meeting.
8. Ordinance
8.1 O-45-2020 - An Ordinance Rejecting All Bids for the City Hall Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Upgrades Project and Awarding the Project to Martin Petersen Company Inc. (See Item 6.8)
Alderman Brennan moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Cahill seconded. Alderman Brennan stated this ordinance would suspend the rules to have the work completed by the end of the year. Alderman Dunn requested clarification on what needs to be completed by 12/31. City Manager Grabowski clarified and also stated the estimate out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed by the Cares Act Funding.
Ayes: Jim Kennedy, Michael Honquest, Mike Brennan, Mark A. Mulliner, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Bob Dunn, Michael J. Bram, Dannee Polomsky, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, and Scott Levin
Nays: None
13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Vacancy
Motion carried
9. Other Business
Alderman Brennan thanked those involved in the Police Forum last week.
Alderman Dunn reports that the Ward 2 appointment application deadline was October 2nd and ten residents applied.
10. Adjournment
Alderman Honquest moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Levin seconded. A voice vote was taken, unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 7:58pm.
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