City of Elmhurst City Council met June 5
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. Executive Session - Mayor Levin called Executive Session to order at 7:05pm
1.1 Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing: minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06 of the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and Pending and Probable Litigation, pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
Roll Call
Present: Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Tina Park, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis (entered at 7:07pm), and Karen Sienko
Absent: Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Mike Brennan, and Jacob Hill
9 Present, 5 Absent at Roll Call
Also Present: City Attorney Storino, City Attorney Acker, City Manager Grabowski, and Assistant City Manager Kopp
Alderman Bastedo moved to convene into executive session. Alderman Jensen seconded.
Ayes: Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Tina Park, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, and Karen Sienko
Nays: None
9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 5 Absent at motion
Motion carried
2. Call to Order
Roll Call
Present: Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Tina Park, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, and Karen Sienko
Absent: Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Mike Brennan, and Jacob Hill
10 Present, 4 Absent
Also Present: City Attorney Storino, City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Kopp, Museum Director Oberg, Finance Director Coyle, Public Works Director Balicki, IT Director Kravets, Police Chief McLean, and Interim Fire Chief Duffort
3. Proclamation
3.1 Mayor Levin presented the Proclamation to Declare June 2023 as LGBTQ Month in the City of Elmhurst to Stephanie Wargin, Elmhurst Pride Collective.
4. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - None
5. Public Forum
- Bruce Kelsey - Spoke in regard to North York Road Improvement.
- Todd Bensen - Spoke to invite all to attend Elmhurst Farmers Market and Spring Road's Music at the Gazebo.
- Peter Doughty - Spoke in regard to Nicor Gas Main work and concern of potential sewer line damage.
- Alderman Nudera encouraged all to display their American Flags on June 14th.
- Alderman Veremis spoke to the success of the Spring Rd. Pet Parade a few weeks ago with over 200 people and their pets in attendance.
- Alderman Bram announced the Elmhurst Police Dept will host a 3rd ward roll call Tues 6/6 at 7pm at Michigan and Crestview.
- Alderman Bastedo announced the Public Works & Buildings Committee meeting is canceled 6/12 due to a lack of quorum.
7.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on May 15, 2023
7.2 Accounts Payable - June 5, 2023 - $ 2,991,630.99
7.3 Referral - Kenilworth Traffic Control
7.4 Report - Referral: Residential Chicken Keeping (DP&Z)
7.5 Report - Ex Officio Appointment to Economic Development Commission (DP&Z)
7.6 Report - Elmhurst Park District Fall Fest (PA&S)
7.7 Report - Rock Salt Contract for the 2023-2024 Winter Season (PW&B)
7.8 Report - 2023 Asphalt Rejuvenation (Reclamite) (PW&B)
7.9 Report - Elmhurst History Museum – Glos Mansion Chimney Repair Engineering (PW&B)
7.10 Report - Larch Avenue Parking Deck Repairs (PW&B)
7.11 Report - South & West Water Tower Rehabilitation Project - Professional Engineering Services (PW&B)
7.12 Report - 2023 Crack Sealing and Seal Coating Program (PW&B)
7.13 Report - Brush Hill Road Improvement - Construction Bids (PW&B) (See Item 9.1)
7.14 O-22-2023 - An Ordinance Approving And Authorizing The Execution of A License Agreement By And Between The Summit Infrastructure Group, LLC and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois
7.15 R-40-2023 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of Additional Licenses and Accompanying Maintenance Fees for the Tyler Technologies Energov Platform for the City of Elmhurst, Illinois
7.16 R-41-2023- A Resolution Authorizing Payment to Industrial/Organizational Solutions for Consulting Services for the Fire Department Lieutenant and Battalion Chief Promotional Processes
7.17 R-42-2023 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the 2023 Concrete Pavement Patching Project for the City of Elmhurst, Illinois
7.18 R-43-2023 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the 2023 Pavement Striping Program
7.19 R-44-2023 - A Resolution Regarding the Release of Certain Closed Session Minutes
7.20 R-45-2023 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Settlement Agreement and Release by and Between the City of Elmhurst, Illinois and David Gibson for the Resolution of Civil Litigation
Alderman Bram moved to accept the consent agenda in its entirety. Alderman Sienko seconded.
Ayes: Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Tina Park, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, and Karen Sienko
Nays: None
10 Ayes, 0 Nays, 4 Absent
Motion carried
8. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials
- Mayor Levin - The Mayor spoke in regard to the recent issues of Roberto's property to make clarifications of the process including the county accessor, the legal proceedings of the DPZ commission with explanation of what evidence entails. There will be a future training to council and DPZ commission, open to the public, on general zoning as well as conditional use applications. The Mayor announced the City of Elmhurst won the baseball game with Elmhurst University. The Mayor thanked the Veterans Commission for the event on Memorial Day. Special Kids Day at City Hall is Saturday 6/10 from noon - 4pm. Mayor Levin was elected as VP of DuPage Mayors and Managers and City Manager Grabowski is director of two committees. There will be no council meeting on 7/3.
- City Manager Grabowski - City Manager announced City Center's live music beginning on Wednesday, 6/7 and will be the opening ceremony of the 255 building umbrella sky project. Heritage Foundation opening night is Thursday 6/8. Sunday, 6/11 the EPD Cops and Bobbers is at Eldridge Park. Elmhurst Express Trolley started over the weekend and will run Fridays and Saturdays through the summer. Two awards in the Finance Dept. from the GFOA - For the 16th year in a row the city received the outstanding budget presentation award and for the 33rd year in a row the comprehensive financial report/audit report award.
9.1 R-46-2023 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the Brush Hill Road Improvement Project, Project 22-02 for the City of Elmhurst, Illinois (See Item 7.13)
Alderman Bastedo moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Bram seconded. Alderman Bastedo spoke in support of the resolution requesting council to suspend the rules due to timing to finish before schools start in August and it is also used as a route to Elmhurst Hospital.
Ayes: Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Tina Park, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, and Karen Sienko
Nays: None
10 Ayes, 0 Nays, 4 Absent
Motion carried
10. Other Business - None
11. Adjournment - Alderman Bram moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Sienko seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm
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