Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst City Council Feb. 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. Executive Session - Mayor Levin called the meeting to order at 6:50pm

1.1 Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing: Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) and 1) 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)

Roll Call

Present: Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan (by phone), Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Absent: Brian Cahill and Emily Bastedo

12 Present, 2 Absent

Also Present: Treasurer Curran, City Attorney Storino, City Manager Grabowski, and Assistant City Manager Johnson

Alderman Park moved to convene into executive session. Alderman Nardini seconded.

Ayes: Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Nays: None

12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent

Motion carried

2. Call to Order

2.1 Pledge of Allegiance

2.2 Roll Call-Ward 4

Present: Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan (by phone), Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Absent: Brian Cahill and Emily Bastedo

12 Present, 2 Absent

Also Present: Treasurer Curran, City Attorney Storino, City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Johnson, Finance Director Coyle, Public Works Director Balicki, Police Chief McLean, Fire Chief Dufort, Communications Manager Schref, and IT Director Kravitz

3. Public Forum

Patricia Hudson - Traffic light request on Diversey and York

4. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - None

5. Announcements

Alderman Irby announced the Citizens Police Academy signup deadline is March 22. He also announced the Comed rebate was open on 2/1, more information on the clean energy page's rebate page.

6. Consent Agenda

6.1 Executive Session Meeting Minutes of the Elmhurst City Council on December 18, 2023

6.2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on January 16, 2024

6.3 Accounts Payable - February 5, 2024 - $ 2,353,800.92

6.4 Appointment to the Senior Citizen Commission - Jennifer Vince & Terri Geppner

6.5 Appointment to the Firefighters Pension Fund - Mark Ziehr

6.6 Report - Case 24 P 01 Churchville Middle School Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development - 155 Victory Parkway (DP&Z)

6.7 Report - Request for Extension - Mastrino (DP&Z)

6.8 Report - DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference 2024 Legislative Action Program (F,CA&AS)

6.9 Report - Adams and Stratford Intersection Control (PA&S)

6.10 Report - Rental of Chiller for Elmhurst Police Department (PW&B)

6.11 Report - 2024 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising (24-12) (PW&B)

6.12 Report - Professional Engineering Agreement for the Eldridge Storm Water Station Improvements (PW&B)

6.13 Report - 2024 Computer Management Maintenance Software Assistance (Lucity) (PW&B)

6.14 Report - WRF Bundle #4 Contract Amendment (PW&B)

6.15 Report - Aclara Technology Hosting and Maintenance (PW&B)

6.16 Report - Native Grass Stewardship Contract (PW&B)

6.17 Report - Professional Services Agreement for Utility Integrator Services (PW&B)

6.18 Report - 2024 Agreement for Biosolids Loading, Hauling and Spreading Services (PW&B)

6.19 Report - 2024 Sanitary Sewer Improvements and Force Main Replacements (Project 24-19) (PW&B)

6.20 Report - Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Improvements and Force Main Replacements (PW&B)

6.21 Report - 2023 Contract Paving Program - Balancing Change Order (See Item 9.1) (PW&B)

6.22 O-03-2024- An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Non-Exclusive License Agreement by and between the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Committee and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois

6.23 O-04-2024- An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Non-Exclusive License Agreement by and Between Elmhurst Running Club, Inc. and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage And Cook Counties, Illinois

6.24 O-05-2024 - An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Non-Exclusive License Agreement by and Between Dupage Cycling Foundation and the City of Elmhurst, Dupage and Cook Counties, Illinois

6.25 O-06-2024 - An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement by and Between Chicago SMSA Limited Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless and the City of Elmhurst, Dupage and Cook Counties, Illinois

6.26 R-05-2024 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Resident Engineering Services Agreement with Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. for the 2024 Contract Paving Program

6.27 R-06-2024 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Engineering Services Agreement Between Chastain & Associates, LLC and the City of Elmhurst, Illinois in connection with the City’s Pavement Management System

6.28 R-07-2024 - Resolution Authorizing the City of Elmhurst to Accept and Execute a “Water Transmission and Delivery Agreement Among the City of Elmhurst, Illinois-American Water Company and the Dupage Water Commission” and the Increase the Water Wheeling Rate to Illinois American Water Company Pursuant to Section 5 C of the “Water Transmission and Delivery Agreement Among the City of Elmhurst, Citizens Utilities Company of Illinois Now Known as Illinois American Water Company and the Dupage Water Commission” Dated August 15, 1994

6.29 R-08-2024 - A Resolution to Approve and Authorize the Execution of a Temporary License Agreement by and Between Brixmor Elmhurst Crossing, LLC. and the City of Elmhurst

6.30 R-09-2024 - A Resolution to Approve and Authorize the Execution of a Professional Design Engineering Services Agreement by and Between Bravo Company Engineering, Inc. and the City of Elmhurst for the Alma Avenue Reconstruction Project – Phase II

6.31 R-10-2024 - A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Streetlight and Signal Poles for the City of Elmhurst, Illinois

6.32 R-11-2024 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the 2024-2026 Street Sweeping Project for the City of Elmhurst, Illinois

Alderman Irby pulled items 6.8 and 6.25 from the consent agenda. Alderman Bram moved to accept the consent agenda minus items 6.8 and 6.25. Alderman Sienko seconded.

Ayes: Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Nays: None

12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent

Motion carried

6.8 Alderman Talluto moved to accept the report. Alderman Jensen seconded. Alderman Talluto spoke in support of the report and summarized its content. Alderman Irby stated even though he signed the report, he is voting no to avoid conflict of interest and personal ethic framework. Mayor Levin explained the role of DuPage Mayor and Managers. He stated they work jointly on legislation and are a non for profit and non political group.

Ayes: Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Nays: Rex Irby

11 Ayes, 1 Nay, 2 Absent

Motion carried

6.25 Alderman Talluto moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Jensen seconded. Alderman Talluto spoke in support of ordinance indicating it is a year later from when the report was approved. Alderman Irby stated he'd be voting no as he questioned what the radiation exposure was when the new radios were added. Alderman Bram inquired about the chain of events and how the ordinance is coming to council now. City Manager Grabowski stated he will get aldermen the information and report back.

Ayes: Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Nays: Rex Irby

11 Ayes, 1 Nay, 2 Absent

Motion carried7. Committee Reports

7.1 Report - 2024 Municipal Utility Fund Rates (F,CA&AS)

Alderman Talluto moved to accept the report. Alderman Jensen seconded. Alderman Talluto spoke in support of the report. While summarizing, she stated there were four components that will increase the bi-monthly bill on the average home in Elmhurst of $66.98, 28%. She stated this is similar to other communities and those that have lower rates have not implemented the phosphorus mandate. The city will wave the circ fee for seniors of a bi-monthly discount of $42.88. Senior assessment freeze will automatically be applied to water bill and other seniors may contact the city. Alderman Talluto further stated that a tiered rate structure will be looked at this coming year and the phosphorus fee. Alderman Bram supports the report even though he states it's an aggressive ask given all what's ahead of the city in projects and wondered why now. He stated this is needed to prevent water main breaks in the future. Alderman Bram and Alderman Talluto both referred to the FAQ on Board Docs with helpful information for residents. Alderman Irby stated this is not hitting numbers and still will be under one million for fund balance.

Ayes: Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Nays: None

12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent

Motion carried

8. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials

8.1 Mayor Levin - The Mayor announced the city is redoing the Downtown Plan. Participation is requested for open house on 2/13, business community 8:00-9:30am and public 6:30-8:00pm in council chambers.

8.2 City Manager Grabowski - No report.

9. Resolutions

9.1 R-12-2024 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Contract Paving Project (See Item 6.21)

Alderman Bram moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Sienko seconded. Alderman Bram spoke in support of the resolution requesting council to suspend the rules to help city staff close the 2023 books.

Ayes: Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Nays: None

12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent

Motion carried

10. Other Business

Alderman Talluto acknowledged student observing council meeting for their government class.

11. Adjournment - Alderman Sienko moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Veremis seconded.

Ayes: Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Nays: None

12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent

Motion carried

Meeting adjourned at 8:43pm.

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