City of Elmhurst City Council met Aug. 21.
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) and Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body or Legal Counsel for the Public Body, pursuant to Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)Act 5 ILCS 120/2
Roll Call
Present: Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, and Noel Talluto
Absent: None
14 Present, 0 Absent
Also Present: City Treasurer Curran, City Manager Grabowski, City Attorney Storino, and City Attorney Acker
Alderman Cahill moved to convene into executive session. Alderman Irby seconded.
Ayes: Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, and Noel Talluto
Nays: None
14 Ayes, 0 Nays
Motion carried
2. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the regular meeting of city council to order at 7:30pm.
2.1 Pledge of Allegiance
2.2 Roll Call-Ward 5
Present: Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, and Noel Talluto
Absent: None
14 Present, 0 Absent
Also Present: City Treasurer Curran, City Manager Grabowski, City Attorney Storino, Finance Director Coyle, IT Director Kravets, Public Works Director Balicki, Police Chief McLean, and Interim Fire Chief Dufort
3. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - None
4. Public Forum - None
5. Announcements - None
6. Consent Agenda
6.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on August 7, 2023
6.2 Accounts Payable - August 21, 2023 - $ 1,614,743.11
6.3 Report - License Agreement with Phase 3 Brewing - Spring Road Garbage Enclosure (DP&Z) (See Item 8.1)
6.4 Report - Elmhurst University Homecoming and Block Party (PA&S)
6.5 Report - Knights of Columbus Car Show (PA&S)
6.6 Report - Purchase of Lift Station Pumps for North Elmhurst Sanitary Lift Station (PW&B)
6.7 Report - 2023 Storm Sewer Lining Project - Change Order No. 1 - York/I-290 Lining Addition (PW&B)
6.8 Report - Water Reclamation Facility Bundle No. 4 Project - Contract Amendment #3 (PW&B)
6.9 Report - 2024 Sanitary Sewer & Manhole Rehabilitation Project - Design Engineering (PW&B)
6.10 Report - 2024 Storm Sewer Televising Project - Design Engineering (PW&B)
6.11 Report - 2023 City Hall Camera Project (PW&B)
6.12 MCO-10-2023 - An Ordinance Amending Section 3.02 entitled City Manager and Section 3.20 entitled Bidding and Contract Procedures of Chapter 3 entitled City Administration of the Elmhurst Municipal Code
6.13 O-40-2023 - An Ordinance Declaring Surplus Property and Authorizing the Deaccession and Disposal of the Surplus Property From the Elmhurst History Museum
6.14 R-68-2023 - A Resolution Adopting the City of Elmhurst's Amended Purchasing Policy
6.15 R-69-2023 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Elmhurst and Metropolitan Family Services DuPage
6.16 R-70-2023 - A Resolution to Approve and Authorize the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst School District 205 in Connection With the Emergency Siren Located at York High School
Alderman Bram pulled item 6.3 from the consent agenda. Alderman Hill moved to accept the consent agenda minus item 6.3 Alderman Brennan seconded.
Ayes: Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, and Noel Talluto
Nays: None
14 Ayes, 0 Nays
Motion carried
6.3 Alderman Deuter moved to accept the report. Alderman Veremis seconded. Alderman Deuter spoke in support of the report and summarized the recommendation. She stated the benefits to the city as well as the business where it will generate more revenue and therefore more sales tax for the city while the city still owns the property. Alderman Deuter is requesting council to suspend the rules as well due to workers on site and hoping to open soon. Alderman Bram does not support the report and states the portion of the lot is being provided to the business with no cost and that the land has value. He also doesn't support suspending the rules as it's not a benefit to city business. Alderman Deuter stated the enclosure will be at a corner of a parking lot that isn't being used and not taking up any spaces. In other districts the city offers incentives and this is something the city can offer with no cost to the city. Alderman Brennan is in full support of the report and suspending the rules. He inquired about Doc's as stated in the letter they may be participating with Phase 3. Alderman Deuter stated Doc's will not be participating at this time. Alderman Hill stated he liked the idea of the enclosure but agrees that the city land has a value. Alderman Talluto fully supports the report and states it is public land, not city land, and the business is investing their own money. It's a win/win situation and makes a nice space for others to enjoy. Alderman Bastedo inquired about the use of sidewalks for dining if there is a charge and City Manager Grabowski replied there is a small fee for checking on the site for ADA requirements, otherwise there really is no charge. Alderman Deuter added that Phase 3 is responsible for all maintenance. Alderman Irby spoke in support of the report.
Ayes: Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Brian Cahill, and Noel Talluto
Nays: Michael Bram
13 Ayes, 1 Nay
Motion carried
7. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials
Mayor Levin - City Council received a recognition award from the American Legion for all their support. A few of our Elmhurst sports teams have won titles and will be recognized at future meetings. Rock the Block will be September 8-9. Mayor Levin announced with condolences the passing of Willis Johnson and Rich Rosenburg. Beerfest is in need of celebrity pourers of council members.
City Manager Grabowski - Vallette and Electric Ave. are open again and project was finished early. City website has sample letters regarding electric aggregation program. Explore Elmhurst website launched on Tuesday.
Alderman Talluto announced that the Finance Committee will be producing a recommendation at their next committee meeting and encourages aldermen as well as members of the public to reach out if there are any questions or comments.
8. Resolutions
8.1 R-71-2023 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Non-Exclusive License Agreement by and Between Phase Three Brewing Company and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois (See Item 6.3)
Alderman Deuter moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Veremis seconded. Alderman Deuter had no further comment from earlier discussion, requesting council to suspend the rules as stated in item 6.3
Ayes: Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Brian Cahill, and Noel Talluto
Nays: Michael Bram
13 Ayes, 1 Nay
Motion carried
9. Other Business - None
10. Adjournment - Alderman Hill moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Sienko seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:02pm.
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