City of Elmhurst City Council met March 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the meeting to order at 7:36pm.
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance
1.2 Roll Call-Ward 7
Present: Mark A. Mulliner, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Marti Dueter, Jacob Hill, Dannee Polomsky, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, and Michael Honquest
Absent: Bob Dunn and Emily Bastedo
12 Present, 2 Absent
Also Present: Treasurer Curran, City Attorney Storino, City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Kopp, Pubilc Works Director Balicki, Finance Director Coyle, Police Chief McLean, and Fire Chief Anaszewicz
2. Presentation -Recognition of the York High School PIR Team State Championship by Mayor Levin
3. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - None
4. Public Forum
Peggy Babyar - Spoke on behalf of the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation celebrating 15 years of partnership with the City.
5. Announcements
Clerk Tamer announced Job and Volunteer Fair March 22 at York HS from 3-6pm. Also, early voting began today and will continue through April 1, reopen on election Day of April 4th.
6. Consent Agenda
6.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on March 6, 2023
6.2 Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on March 6, 2023
6.3 Accounts Payable - March 20, 2023 - $890,306.62
6.4 Referral - Michigan Gladys Traffic Control
6.5 Report- Real Estate Assets (DP&Z)
6.6 Report Case 23 ZBA 01 Mastrino Variation - 757 S. Parkside (DP&Z)
6.7 Report - Water & Sewer Rate Study (F,CA&AS)
6.8 Report - Cue for a Cause (PA&S)
6.9 Report - Umbrella Sky Project Installations Request (PA&S)
6.10 Report - Firearm Safety Education (PA&S)
6.11 Report - One (1) Morbark EEGER BEEVER 2131-TA Brush Chipper (PW&B)
6.12 Report - Concrete Streetlight Pole Purchase (PW&B) (See Item 9.1)
6.13 Report - Two (2) Chevy Bolt Electric Vehicles (PW&B) (See Item 9.2)
6.14 Report - Traffic Signal Controller Replacement (PW&B) (See Item 9.3)
6.15 Report - Sanitary Sewer Lining and Manhole Rehabilitation (PW&B) (See Item 10.1)
6.16 Report - Sanitary Sewer Lining and Manhole Rehabilitation - Professional Services (PW&B) (See Item 10.2)
6.17 Report - DuPage County Gasoline and Diesel Procurement Joint Purchase (PW&B) (See Item 10.3)
6.18 Report - 2023 Tree Purchase & Planting Program (PW&B) (See Item 10.4)
6.19 Report - Change Order - McKinley Stormwater Pump Station Rehabilitation Project (PW&B) (See Item 10.5)
6.20 Report - Change Order - WRF Bundle 4 Project (PW&B) (See Item 10.6)
6.21 ZO-03-2023 - An Ordinance Denying an Application for a Conditional Use Permit to Construct a Building with a Height of Greater Than Seventy-Seven Feet and Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development with A Site Development Allowance for the Construction of Condominium Building at the Property Commonly Known as 200 North York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois
6.22 MCO-04-2023 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 24 entitled “Building Code” of the Municipal Code of Ordinances of the City of Elmhurst, Illinois
6.23 MCO-05-2023 - An Ordinance to Amend Section 36.09 Entitled “Classification of Licenses “of Article II Entitled “Retail Licenses” of Chapter 36 Entitled “Liquor,” of the Municipal Code of Ordinances of the City of Elmhurst, Illinois
6.24 MCO-06-2023 - An Ordinance to Amend Section 36.11, Entitled “Limitation on Number of Licenses,” of Article II Entitled “Retail Licenses” of Chapter 36, Entitled “Liquor,” of the Municipal Code of Ordinances of the City of Elmhurst, Illinois
6.25 MCO-07-2023 - An Ordinance Amending Section 16.11 Entitled “Service Charges” of Chapter 16 Entitled “Garbage and Rubbish “of the Municipal Code of Ordinances of the City of Elmhurst, Illinois
6.26 O-09-2023 - 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
6.27 O-10-2023 - An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Non-Exclusive License Agreement by and Between Elmhurst Running Club, Inc. and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois
6.28 O-11-2023 - An Ordinance Waiving Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract Between Aries Charter Transportation, Inc. and the City of Elmhurst for Services Related to the 2023 Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley Program
6.29 O-12-2023 - An Ordinance Waiving Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Project
6.30 O-13-2023 - An Ordinance Reserving and Authorizing the Transfer of Volume Cap in Connection With Private Activity Bond Issues and Related Matters
6.31 R-22-2023 - A Resolution Approving the 2023 Community Grant Recommendations and Awarding the Community Grants
6.32 R-23-2023 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Design Engineering Services Agreement Between the City of Elmhurst, Illinois and Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for the North Industrial Force Main Replacement Project
Alderman Honquest pulled item 6.21. Alderman Nudera pulled item 6.10
Alderman Hill moved to accept the consent agenda minus items 6.21 and 6.10. Alderman Cahill seconded.
Ayes: Mark A. Mulliner, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Marti Dueter, Jacob Hill, Dannee Polomsky, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, and Michael Honquest
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2 Absent
Motion carried
6.10 Alderman Deuter moved to acccept the report. Alderman Hill seconded. Alderman Nudera spoke in support of the report and emphasizes the third paragraph which states fully vetted to stay in guidelines.
Ayes: Mark A. Mulliner, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Marti Dueter, Jacob Hill, Dannee Polomsky, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, and Michael Honquest
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2 Absent
Motion carried
6.21 Alderman Polomsky moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Mulliner seconded. Alderman Honquest does not support the ordinance and encourages future development on the property. Alderman Brennan does not support the ordinance like the report and will be voting no.
Ayes: Mark A. Mulliner, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Marti Dueter, Jacob Hill, Dannee Polomsky, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, and Michael Honquest
Nays: Mike Brennan, Brian Cahill, and Michael Honquest
9 Ayes, 3 Nays. 2 Absent
Motion carried
7. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials
Mayor Levin - The Mayor announced the Senior Safety Symposium on April 26th at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 10am-1pm. Free, reservation required. Public Works Citizen Academy sign up currently on city website. Congratulations to York Hockey for playing in state last weekend and finishing second. Reminder that political signs in parkways aren't allowed.
City Manager Grabowski - City stickers are on sale and must be on vehicles by May 1. Spring clean up dates are 4/22 for Wednesdays, 4/29 for Thursdays, and 5/8 for Fridays.
8. Committee Reports
8.1 Report - Referral: Potential Sidewalk Policy Revision (NE Elmhurst Sidewalk)
PW Chairman Brennan summarized the proposed plan to install sidewalks in NE Elmhurst. He described the existing sidewalk construction policy as a 50% cost share between the City and residents. As part of the discussion at the committee level the PW Committee agreed with the current sidewalk construction policy and recommends utilizing grants and TIF funding for future stand alone sidewalk projects.
Staff and committee initiated a sidewalk survey to help provide resident feedback.
The City Council discussion ensued on this Potential Sidewalk Policy Revision Report stating that the purpose was to continue the ongoing efforts to keep individuals safe, give accessibility to cyclists and pedestrians of all ages and to create a safe route for Elmhurst children to walk and ride to school.
Alderman Brennan moved to accept the report. Alderman Honquest seconded.
Ayes: Mark A. Mulliner, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Marti Dueter, Jacob Hill, Dannee Polomsky, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, and Michael Honquest
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2 Absent
Motion carried
Alderman Brennan stated the following ordinances and resolutions of 9.1-9.3 and 10.1-10.6 are all similar in need to suspend the rules tonight due to seasonal and deadlines.
9. Ordinances
9.1 O-14-2023 - An Ordinance Waiving Bid and Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award-Purchase Order for the Purchase of Concrete Streetlight Poles (See Item 6.12)
Alderman Brennan moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Honquest seconded.
Ayes: Mark A. Mulliner, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Marti Dueter, Jacob Hill, Dannee Polomsky, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, and Michael Honquest
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2 Absent
Motion carried
9.2 O-15-2023 - An Ordinance Waiving Bid and Authorizing the Purchase of Two (2) Chevy Bolt Five-Door Electric Vehicles for use by the City of Elmhurst’s Water Reclamation Facility Staff (See Item 6.13)
Alderman Brennan moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Honquest seconded.
Ayes: Mark A. Mulliner, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Marti Dueter, Jacob Hill, Dannee Polomsky, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, and Michael Honquest
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2 Absent
Motion carried
9.3 O-16-2023 - An Ordinance Waiving Bid and Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award-Purchase Order for The Purchase of Replacement Traffic Signal Controller Equipment (See Item 6.14)
Alderman Brennan moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Honquest seconded.
Ayes: Mark A. Mulliner, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Marti Dueter, Jacob Hill, Dannee Polomsky, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, and Michael Honquest
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2 Absent
Motion carried
10. Resolutions
10.1 R-24-2023 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Contract for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining and Manhole Rehabilitation Project, Project No. 23-15 for the City of Elmhurst, Illinois (See Item 6.15)
Alderman Brennan moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Honquest seconded.
Ayes: Mark A. Mulliner, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Marti Dueter, Jacob Hill, Dannee Polomsky, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, and Michael Honquest
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2 Absent
Motion carried
10.2 R-25-2023 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Engineering Services Agreement Between the City of Elmhurst, Illinois and Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for the Sanitary Sewer Lining and Manhole Rehabilitation Project (See Item 6.16)
Alderman Brennan moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Honquest seconded.
Ayes: Mark A. Mulliner, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Marti Dueter, Jacob Hill, Dannee Polomsky, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, and Michael Honquest
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2 Absent
Motion carried
10.3 R-26-2023 - A Resolution Authorizing DuPage County Gasoline and Diesel Procurement Joint Purchase (See Item 6.17)
Alderman Brennan moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Honquest seconded.
Ayes: Mark A. Mulliner, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Marti Dueter, Jacob Hill, Dannee Polomsky, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, and Michael Honquest
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2 Absent
Motion carried
10.4 R-27-2023 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Purchase and Planting of Parkway Trees for the 2023 Tree Purchase and Planting Program in the City of Elmhurst, Illinois (See Item 6.18)
Alderman Brennan moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Honquest seconded.
Ayes: Mark A. Mulliner, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Marti Dueter, Jacob Hill, Dannee Polomsky, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, and Michael Honquest
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2 Absent
Motion carried
10.5 R-28-2023 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Change Order No. 1 for the McKinley Stormwater Pump Station Rehabilitation Project (PW&B) (See Item 6.19)
Alderman Brennan moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Honquest seconded.
Ayes: Mark A. Mulliner, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Marti Dueter, Jacob Hill, Dannee Polomsky, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, and Michael Honquest
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2 Absent
Motion carried
10.6 R-29-2023 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Change Order No. 2 for the Water Reclamation Facility Bundle 4 Improvement Project (See Item 6.20)
Alderman Brennan moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Honquest seconded.
Ayes: Mark A. Mulliner, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Marti Dueter, Jacob Hill, Dannee Polomsky, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, and Michael Honquest
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2 Absent
Motion carried
11. Other Business
Alderman Veremis stated that last Thursday 3/16 the City of Elmhurst hosted a Traffic Study Open House and that she looks forward to the final project and the continued effort in town for public safety.
The only committee that will be meeting on 3/27 is the Finance Committee.
Alderman Honquest announced:
World Down Syndrome Day 3/21
Special Olympics Boys Basketball went to State for the second year in a row.
Their is a desperate need for people to care for others and volunteer and giving back.
Alderwomen Tina Park announced:
York JV Hockey Team won the State Championship for the first time.
12. Adjournment - Alderman Cahill moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Honquest seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:49pm
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