Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst City Council met Aug. 19

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. Call to Order

Mayor Levin called the regular city council meeting to order at 7:33pm.

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call - Ward 3

Present: Ayes: Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jake Hill, and Karen Sienko

14 Present, 0 Absent

Also Present: City Attorney Storino and City Manager Grabowski

2. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public

1. Receipt of Written Communications from the Public

Three written communications from residents were delivered to aldermen and posted on Board Docs.

3. Public Forum

1. Public Forum

• Lynn McCreadie - Spoke about the Historic Preservation Commission

• Amy Wheeler – Spoke about the Historic Preservation Commission

• Lino Vargas – Spoke about property maintenance

• Tom Altergott – Spoke about building issues next door to him on Rex Boulevard

• Michael Ewald -Spoke about the green space adjacent to the old Elmhurst Memorial Hospital

• Dan Virgil – Spoke about backyard chicken keeping

• Calvin Greene – Spoke about the York Township 708 referendum

4. Announcements

1. Announcement

None

5. Consent Agenda

1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on August 5, 2024

2. Accounts Payable - August 19, 2024 - 2,732,443.07

3. Referral – Short Term Residential Rental Policy

4. Referral - Cost of Crossing Guard Services

5. Referral - Refuse and Recycling Contract

6. Report - 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Related Communication (F,CA&AS)

7. Report – Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (F,CA&AS)

8. Report - Elmhurst University Parade and Homecoming 2024 (PA&S)

9. Report - ElmhurstTV Broadcast Communication Services (PA&S)

10. Report - Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board Purchasing Policy (PA&S)

11. Report - Spring Road Business Association-ELMtoberfest (PA&S)

12. Report - 2024 Fire Hydrant Materials Purchase (PW&B)

13. Report - South & West Tower Rehabilitation, Project No. 23-05 Change Order No. 2 - North Tower Rehabilitation (PW&B)

14. Report - Four (4) Chevrolet Equinox EVs (PW&B) (See Item 8.1)

15. Report - Van Buren Street and Crescent Avenue Reconstruction Improvements - Amended Balancing Change Order (PW&B) (See Item 9.1)

16. Report - Elmhurst History Museum Public Performance Space - Construction Bids (PW&B) (See Item 9.2)

17. ZO-15-2024 - An Ordinance Granting an Amended Conditional Use Permit to the Property Commonly Known as 880 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois

18. MCO-10-2024 - An Ordinance Amending Section 37.11 Entitled “Food and Beverage Tax” of Article III Entitled “Food And Beverage Tax” of Chapter 37 Entitled “Municipal Occupation and Privilege Taxes” of the Elmhurst Municipal Code

19. O-41-2024 - An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Non-Exclusive License Agreement by and Between the Knights of Columbus and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois

20. R-65-2024 - A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement With Andy Frain Services, Inc. for Crossing Guard Services

Alderman Brennan removed item 5.11 from the consent agenda (explaining that this was at the request of the event applicant) and Alderman Talluto pulled item 5.5.  Alderman Jensen moved to accept the consent agenda minus items 5.5 and 5.11.  Alderman Cahill seconded.

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

Nays: None

14 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent

Motion carried

5.5 Alderman Bram moved to accept the report. Alderman Hill seconded. Alderman Bram summarized the referral and spoke in support of it. Alderman Talluto inquired about the current contract and the reason for the referral. Alderman Bram clarified. 

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

Nays: N/A

14 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent

Motion carried

6. Committee Report(s)

1. Report - Residential Chicken Keeping Referral (PA&S)

6.1 Alderman Brennan moved to accept the report. Alderman Hill seconded. Alderman Brennan summarized the report and spoke in support of it. Discussion ensued with several aldermen providing their opinion on the report. Alderman Irby motioned to send the report back to committee to develop a pilot program, but there was not a second. The Council then voted on the original report.

Ayes: Chris Jensen, Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, James Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, and Karen Sienko

Nays: Michael Bram, Rex Irby, and Jake Hill

11 Ayes, 3 Nays, 0 Absent

Motion carried

7. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials

Alderman Bram thanked City Hall for assistance with the IDOT wall repairs on I-290

1. Mayor Levin

2. City Manager Grabowski - 2025 Five Year Capital Expenditure Budget

City manager Grabowski gave a presentation of the overview of the 2025 Five Year Capital Expenditure Budget. The presentation was the kick-off of the budget cycle. City Manager Grabowski answered questions from the City Council during the presentation. Finance Director Coyle and Assistant City Manager Johnson also provided comments and responded to questions. The City Manager stated that the CEB would be reviewed in greater detail by the Public Works and Buildings Committee at forthcoming regularly scheduled meetings.

8. Ordinance(s)

1. O-42-2024 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Elmhurst to Waive Bidding and Purchase Four (4) 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Vehicles and Authorizing the Sale of Four (4) Ford Vehicles for the City’s Engineering, Public Works Operations, and Water Reclamation Facility Staff (See Item 5.14)

8.1 Alderman Bastedo moved to accept the ordinance. Alderman Cahill seconded. Alderman Bastedo summarized the ordinance and spoke in support of it. 

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

Nays: N/A

14 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent

Motion carried

9. Resolution(s)

1. R-66-2024 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Change Order No. 1 (Final) for the Van Buren Street and Crescent Avenue Reconstruction Improvements Project (See Item 5.15)

9.1 Alderman Bastedo moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Cahill seconded. Alderman Bastedo summarized the resolution and spoke in support of it. 

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

Nays: N/A

14 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent

Motion carried

2. R-67-2024 - A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance of A Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for The Elmhurst History Museum Public Performance Space Project (See Item 5.16)

9.2 Alderman Bastedo moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Cahill seconded. Alderman Bastedo summarized the resolution and spoke in support of it. 

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

Nays: N/A

14 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent

Motion carried

10. Other Business

1. Other Business

Alderman Brennan noted the September 11th dedication of the First Responder’s Memorial at Fire Station #2.  The dedication will be at 9AM.

11. Adjournment

1. Adjournment

Alderman Deuter moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Veremis seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.

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