City of Elmhurst City Council met May 1
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the meeting to order at 7:29pm.
Mayor Levin delivered the Oath of Office to Jennifer Veremis - Ward 1 Alderman, Karen Sienko - Ward 2 Alderman, Michael Bram - Ward 3 Alderman, Noel Talluto - Ward 4 Alderman, James Nudera - Ward 5 Alderman, Guido Nardini - Ward 6 Alderman, and Rex Irby - Ward 7 Alderman.
1.2 Roll Call-Ward 2
Present: Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, and Jennifer Veremis
Absent: None
14 Present, 0 Absent
Also Present: Treasurer Curran, City Attorney Storino, City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Kopp, Finance Director Coyle, Public Works Director Balicki, IT Director Kravets, Police Chief McLean, and Interim Fire Chief Dufort
1.3 Presentation of Colors - Elmhurst Police and Fire Honor Guard
1.4 Pledge of Allegiance
2. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - None
3. Public Forum - None
4. Announcements - None
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on April 17, 2023
5.2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on April 17, 2023
5.3 Accounts Payable - May 1, 2023 - $ 1,829,722.71
5.4 Committee Appointments - 2023-2025 (Mayor Levin)
5.5 ZO-05-2023 - An Ordinance Granting a Variation From The Front Yard Setback Requirement to The Property Commonly Known As 517 S. Fairfield Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois
5.6 ZO-06-2023 - An Ordinance Granting a Variation From the Corner Side Yard Setback Requirement for the Property Commonly Known As 984 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst, Illinois
5.7 ZO-07-2023 - An Ordinance Granting an Amended Conditional Use Permit to The Property Commonly Known As 506 West North Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois
5.8 MCO-08-2023 - An Ordinance Suspending the Annual Percentage Consumer Price Index Increase for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 as Provided in Section 36.10(c) Article II Entitled “Retail Licenses” of Chapter 36 Entitled “Liquor” of the Municipal Code of Ordinances of The City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois
5.9 O-18-2023 - An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Redevelopment Agreement by and Between Island Construction, Inc. and the City of Elmhurst, Illinois
5.10 O-19-2023 - An Ordinance Vacating The Alley Right-of-Way Directly Adjacent To 240 W. Lake Street, Elmhurst, Illinois
5.11 ZO-08-2023 - An Ordinance Rezoning (Map Amendment), Approving a Preliminary Plat of Subdivision and Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for the Construction of Townhomes on the Property Commonly Known as 240 W. Lake Street, Elmhurst, Illinois
5.12 O-20-2023 - An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Non-Exclusive License Agreement by And Between the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois
5.13 R-37-2023 -A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of A Professional Services Agreement Between David B. Hahn & Associates, Ltd. and the City of Elmhurst, Illinois
5.14 R-38-2023 - A Resolution to Approve and Authorize the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (“MABAS”)
5.15 R-39-2023- A Resolution to Approve and Authorize the Execution of A Professional Engineering Services Agreement by and Between Baxter & Woodman, Inc. and the City of Elmhurst for the 2023 Wastewater Flow Meter Monitoring Project
Alderman Jensen pulled items 5.9, 5.10, and 5.11 from the consent agenda. Alderman Irby moved to accept the consent agenda minus items 5.9, 5, 10, and 5.11. Alderman Bram seconded.
Ayes: Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, and Jennifer Veremis
Nays: None
14 Ayes, 0 Nays
Motion carried
5.9 Alderman Talluto moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Deuter seconded. Alderman Jensen pulled items 5.9, 5.10, and 5.11 off the consent agenda so he could vote present to prevent the appearance of a conflict of interest.
Ayes: Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, and Jennifer Veremis
Nays: None
Present: Chris Jensen
13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Present
Motion carried
5.10 Alderman Deuter moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Veremis seconded.
Ayes: Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, and Jennifer Veremis
Nays: None
Present: Chris Jensen
13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Present
Motion carried
5.11 Alderman Deuter moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Veremis seconded.
Ayes: Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, and Jennifer Veremis
Nays: None
Present: Chris Jensen
13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Present
Motion carried
6. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials
Alderman Veremis - Alderman Veremis announced Spring Road Pet Parade on Saturday, May 20th, which is a free family event. Registration online at springroad.com
Mayor Levin - The Mayor announced the three locations for the Umbrella Sky Art Display are at Schiller Walkway currently with the museum campus and 255 York Rd. building arriving soon. Historical Foundation just celebrated their 15th anniversary and a restored portrait is on display at the History Museum. Elmhurst Bike and Walk Group Safety Day on Sunday, May 21st, 9am - 2pm at Wild Meadows Trace. Fire Dept Pancake Breakfast, family event at Station 2, on May 7th.
City Manager Grabowski - City Manager announced the deadline to have the vehicle sticker attached to the windshield is May 1st and is now full price if residents still need a sticker. Saturday May 6th is final spring cleanup day for residents that have a Friday pickup.
7. Other Business - None
8. Adjournment - Alderman Bram moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Sienko seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:01pm.
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