City of Elmhurst City Council met May 15
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. Executive Session - Mayor Levin called Executive Session to order at 7:04pm
1.1 Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing: Pending and Probable Litigation, pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
Roll Call
Present: Marti Deuter, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, and Rex Irby
Absent: Jennifer Veremis and Tina Park
12 Present, 2 Absent
Also Present: City Treasurer Curran, City Attorney Storino, City Attorney Acker, and City Manager Grabowski
Alderman Brennan moved to convene into executive session. Alderman Nardini seconded.
Ayes: Marti Deuter, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, and Rex Irby
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent
Motion carried
2. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the regular meeting of city council to order at 7:41pm.
2.1 Pledge of Allegiance-Cub Scout Pack 78
2.2 Roll Call-Ward 1
Present: Marti Deuter, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, and Rex Irby
Absent: Jennifer Veremis and Tina Park
12 Present, 2 Absent
Also Present: City Treasurer Curran, City Attorney Storino, City Attorney Acker, City Manager Grabowski, Finance Director Coyle, Public Works Director Balicki, Police Chief McLean, and IT Director Kravets
2.3 Administer the Oath of Office - Mayor Levin delivered the Oath of Office to Detective Nicholas Waldenmeyer to the Rank of Police Sergeant.
3. Presentations
3.1 Presentation of the Water Ambassador Award from Illinois Section of the AWWA
3.2 Recognition of the Public Works Citizen Academy Participants
4. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - None
5. Public Forum - None
6. Announcements - None
7. Consent Agenda
7.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on May 1, 2023
7.2 Accounts Payable - May 15, 2023 - $ 2,306,318.25
7.3 Report - Industrial/Organizational Solutions (F,CA&AS)
7.4 Report - Tyler Technologies Energov Licenses (F,CA&AS)
7.5 Report - Franchise Agreement with Summit IG (F,CA&AS)
7.6 Report - 2023-2024 York & Vallette Farmers Market (PA&S) (See Item 9.1)
7.7 Report - 2023 Concrete Pavement Patching Program (PW&B)
7.8 Report - 2023 Pavement Striping Program (PW&B)
Alderman Jensen moved to accept the consent agenda in its entirety. Alderman Talluto seconded.
Ayes: Marti Deuter, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, and Rex Irby
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent
Motion carried
8. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials
Mayor Levin - Bike Safety Day is Sunday May 21st beginning at Safety Town 9am-noon. Explore Elmhurst Trolley Program begins June 2nd.
City Manager Grabowski - City Manager thanked Public Works Director Stan Balicki and the citizens that participated. Dunkin Donuts Cop on Top is Friday, May 19th 5am-noon
9. Ordinance
9.1 O-21-2023 - An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Non-Exclusive License Agreement by and Between the York Vallette Business Association and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois (See Item 7.6)
Alderman Brennan moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Hill seconded. Alderman Brennan spoke in support of the ordinance requesting council to suspend the rules for timing purposes as the first market is June 7th.
Ayes: Marti Deuter, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, and Rex Irby
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent
Motion carried
10. Other Business
Alderman Hill announced the Memorial Day Parade in Elmhurst on Monday, May 29th beginning at 9:30am
11. Adjournment - Alderman Cahill moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Bram seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:06pm
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