Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst City Council met Sept. 16

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: Collective Bargaining pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2) and Pending/Probable Litigation pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11)

Present: Noel Talluto, Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Absent: Brian Cahill, Mike Brennan, and Jake Hill

11 Present, 3 Absent

Also Present: Treasurer Curran, City Attorney Durkin, City Attorney Acker, City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Johnson, and HR Director Palm

Alderman Sienko moved to convene into executive session.  Alderman Nudera seconded.

Ayes:  Noel Talluto, Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Nays: None

11 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent

Motion carried

2. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the regular council meeting to order at 7:37pm.

2.1 Pledge of Allegiance

2.2 Roll Call - Ward 4

Present: Noel Talluto, Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Absent: Brian Cahill, Mike Brennan, and Jake Hill

11 Present, 3 Absent

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

3. Promotions: Mayor Levin delivered the Oath of Office for Police Sergeant promotion of Officer Colleen Bruketta

4. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - Delivered on Dias and posted on BoardDocs.

5. Public Forum

• Dr. John Jevitz - Spoke in regard to Character Counts.

• Erica Abt - Spoke in support of the green space..

• Tom Altergott - Spoke in regard to side yard setbacks.

• Sara Enright - Spoke in support of the green space.

• Amy Wheeler - Spoke in support of the green space.

Monica Cook - Spoke in regard to zoning rewrite and engaging residents in open houses like downtown plan.

6. Announcements - None

7. Consent Agenda

7.1 Executive Session Meeting Minutes of the Elmhurst City Council on August 5, 2024

7.2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on September 3, 2024

7.3 Accounts Payable - September 16, 2024 - 3,364,016.20

7.4 Appointment of Ann Quinn Kelly to the Public Arts Commission

7.5 Report - Case Number 24 ZBA 06 / Front Yard Variation – 630 S. Washington Street (DP&Z)

7.6 Report - Fiscal Year 2025 Health Savings Account Contribution for Non-Represented Employees and Insurance Renewals (F,CA&AS)

7.7 Report - Professional Engineering Agreement for 2025 Watermain Improvements (PW&B)

7.8 Report - Canine Corner Dog Park – Permanent Easement Agreement (PW&B)

7.9 Report - Arlington Cemetery Ditch Cleaning Reimbursement Agreement (PW&B)

7.10 ZO-17-2024 - An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development with a Site Development Allowance for the Property Commonly Known as 126 – 134 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois

7.11 ZO-18-2024 - An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for the Construction of Townhomes at the Property Commonly Known as 256-260 Addison Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois

7.12 ZO-19-2024 - An Ordinance Granting an Amended Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for the Property Commonly Known as 190 S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois (Elmhurst University)

7.13 O-43-2024 - 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

7.14 O-44-2024 - An Ordinance to Deaccession Artifacts from the Elmhurst History Museum’s Collection, Declaring the Artifacts as Surplus Property, and Authorizing the Museum’s Disposal of the Surplus Property

7.15 O-45-2024 - An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a License Agreement By and Between the Zayo Group, LLC and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois

7.16 R-70-2024 - A Resolution to Approve a Façade Grant Through the City of Elmhurst Façade Improvement Incentive Program for Clear Heights Properties Located at 730 North York Street

7.17 R-71-2024- A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Construction Engineering Services Agreement Between the City of Elmhurst, Illinois and Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation Project

7.18 R-72-2024 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Design Engineering Services Agreement Between the City of Elmhurst, Illinois And Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation Project

Alderman Irby moved to accept the consent agenda.  Alderman Deuter seconded.

Ayes:  Noel Talluto, Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Nays: None

11 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent

Motion carried

8. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials

8.1 Mayor Levin - The Mayor thanked aldermen for joining him for the 9/11 dedication memorial.  Also thanked Chief Dufort, Deputy Chief Reynolds, Communications Manager Schref and citystaff.  Close to 100 people attended last week's downtown open house.  The Mayor recognized the Safe Travel for All event.  For DuPage safety action plan, visit the city website.  NAFA Fleet Management Association recognized Elmhurst as the 43rd greenest fleet in North America.  Heritage Foundation Beer Fest was a successful event last weekend.

8.2 City Manager Grabowski - City Manager announced West Ave. railroad crossing will be closed for repairs 9/18 9am - 9/20 5pm.  October 6, noon-4pm will be the Fire Dept. Open House at Station 2.

9. Other Business - None

10. Adjournment - Alderman Talluto moved to adjourn the meeting.  Alderman Sienko seconded.  A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 8:13pm.

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