City of Elmhurst City Council met June 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the meeting to order at 7:33pm
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance
1.2 Roll Call-Ward 3
Present: Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Dueter, and Karen Sienko
Absent: Jennifer Veremis and Jacob Hill
12 Present, 2 Absent
Also Present: Treasurer Curran, City Attorney Storino, City Manager Grabowski, Finance Director Coyle, Public Works Director Balicki, IT Director Kravets, Police Chief McLean, and Interim Fire Chief Duffort
2. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - None
3. Public Forum - None
4. Announcements - None
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on June 5, 2023
5.2 Accounts Payable - June 20, 2023 - $ 4,565,024.30
5.3 Appointment of Hayley Rightnowar and Jamie Basso to Senior Citizen Commission
5.4 Referral - Committee and Commission Meeting Recording
5.5 Report - Case 23 ZBA 04 348 N. Walnut Porch Variation (DP&Z) (See 8.1)
5.6 Report - Electric Aggregation (F,CA&AS) (See Item 8.2)
5.7 Report - DuPage Senior Citizens Council Funding Request (PA&S)
5.8 O-23-2023 - An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of A Non-Exclusive License Agreement by and Between Elmhurst Park District and the City of Elmhurst, Dupage and Cook Counties, Illinois
5.9 O-24-2023 -An Ordinance Waiving Bid and Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the 2023 Asphalt Rejuvenating (Reclamite) Program
5.10 R-47-2023 - A Resolution Appointing Vice-Chair Jennifer Veremis to the Economic Development Commission for the City of Elmhurst, Illinois
5.11 R-48-2023 - A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Rock Salt for Use Within the City of Elmhurst
5.12 R-49-2023 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement by and Between Walker Consultants and the City of Elmhurst for the Glos Mansion Chimney Repair Engineering Services
5.13 R-50-2023 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award for the Larch Avenue Parking Structure 2023 Maintenance Repairs Project
5.14 R-51-2023 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Renewal Contract for the 2023 Crack Sealing and Seal Coating Program
5.15 R-52-2023 - A Resolution to Approve and Authorize the Execution of a Professional Construction Observation Engineering Services Agreement by and Between Clark Dietz, Inc. and the City of Elmhurst for the South & West Water Tower Rehabilitation Project
Alderman Bram moved to accept the consent agenda in its entirety. Alderman Cahill seconded.
Ayes: Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Dueter, and Karen Sienko
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent
Motion carried
6. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials
- Mayor Levin - The Mayor thanked staff for all their work on the Special Kids Day event at City Hall. There will be no meeting on 7/3/23, next meeting 7/17/23.
- City Manager Grabowski - City Manager announced the opening of the new exhibit at the History Museum, Two Wheels to Adventure, which runs through 9/17/23. Beer Fest tickets are now on sale and council members are encouraged to volunteer for the event.
7.1 Report -Review of Fire Department Fleet/Equipment and Purchase of a Fire Engine (PA&S)(See Item 9.1)
Alderman Brennan moved to accept the report. Alderman Nardini seconded. Alderman Brennan spoke in support of the report stating the cost of the new rescue truck is $819K net with trade in and prepary discount. The state grant fund would fund purchase 100%. Alderman Brennan affirmed that the new truck has all the equipment needed when Alderman Nudera inquired about the purchase.
Ayes: Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Dueter, and Karen Sienko
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent
Motion carried
8. Ordinance
8.1 ZO-08-2023 - An Ordinance Granting A Variation From The Front Yard Setback Requirement to the Property Commonly Known as 348 N. Walnut Street, Elmhurst, Illinois (See Item 5.5)
Alderman Deuter moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Park seconded. Alderman Deuter spoke in support of the ordinance in regard to the porch being replaced which through the processes, all supported. Due to the next council meeting being in four weeks, Alderman Deuter requesting council to suspend the rules to not delay the project.
Ayes: Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Dueter, and Karen Sienko
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent
Motion carried
8.2 O-25-2023 - An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Master Power Supply Agreement by and Between Mc Squared Energy Services, LLC and the City of Elmhurst, Dupage and Cook Counties, Illinois (See Item 5.6)
Alderman Talluto moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Jensen seconded. Alderman Talluto spoke in support of the ordinance and requesting council to suspend the rules as prior contract concluded at the end of May.
Ayes: Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Dueter, and Karen Sienko
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent
Motion carried
9. Resolution
9.1 R-53-2023 - A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 2024 Replacement Pierce Enforcer Pumper/Rescue Fire Truck and Authorizing the Disposal of One 2002 Pumper/Rescue Fire Truck (See Item 7.1)
Alderman Brennan moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Nardini seconded. Alderman Brennan spoke in support of the resolution requesting council to suspend the rules due to timing to conclude the opportunity of the purchase.
Ayes: Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Noel Talluto, Brian Cahill, James Nudera, Tina Park, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Dueter, and Karen Sienko
Nays: None
12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent
Motion carried
10. Other Business - None
11. Adjournment - Alderman Nudera moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Sienko seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:54pm.
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