Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst City Council met Oct. 7

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. Executive Session - Mayor Levin called Executive Session to order at 6:47pm.

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

Roll Call

Present: Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan (phone), Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill (entered 6:57pm), Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, and Noel Talluto (entered 6:54pm)

12 Present, 2 Absent at Roll Call

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

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

Ayes: 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

12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent at motion

Motion carried

2. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the regular meeting of the 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 (phone), Rex Irby, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Brian Cahill, and Noel Talluto

14 Present, 0 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, and IT Director Kravets

3. Presentation

3.1 Elmhurst Park District Presentation by Director Jim Rogers

4. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - Posted in BoardDocs and given to council members

5. Public Forum

• Christie Ainge - Spoke in regard to keeping green space.

• Michelle Platt - Spoke in regard to keeping green space.

• Shelly Nicholson - Spoke in regard to keeping green space.

• Tom Altergott - Spoke in regard to side yard setback and rewriting the ordinance.

6. Announcements

• Clerk Tamer - Announced the youth commission CPR event being held at City Hall, Council Chamber, on Sunday 10/20.  Middle School session 9-11am (currently full), and High School session 11:30-1:30.  Sign up on city website. Also, Early Voting begins at city hall on 10/21.  Information on city website.  

• Alderman Hill - Town Hall meeting for Ward 2 at Fire Station 1 on Thursday 10/10 6:00-7:00pm.  Also, Stories Behind the Songs is on 10/19 at 6pm at the American Legion.  Tickets on sale on the Legion website.

7. Consent Agenda

7.1 Executive Session Meeting Minutes of the Elmhurst City Council on September 16, 2024

7.2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on September 16, 2024

7.3 Accounts Payable - October 7, 2024 - $ 1,466,555.54

7.4 Referral – West Avenue Crosswalk Study

7.5 Referral - Request to Add Electric and Lighting to the North York Street Landscape Medians

7.6 Reappointment of Lori Tompos to the Veterans Commission

7.7 Reappointment of William Gardner to the Veterans Commission

7.8 Report – Case 23 P 08 Conditional Use for PUD with Site Development Allowances 1100 S. York Street – Extension Request (DP&Z)

7.9 Report - Case 24 P 11 Conditional Use Permits and Variations - 217 E Butterfield (DP&Z)

7.10 Report - DuPage Senior Citizens Council Request for Funding (PA&S)

7.11 Report - Neighborhood Traffic Study – Area #6 (PA&S)

7.12 ZO-20-2024 - An Ordinance Granting a Variation from the Front Yard Setback Requirement to the Property Commonly Known as 630 S. Washington Street, Elmhurst, Illinois

7.13 O-46-2024 - An Ordinance to Ratify and Approve the Execution of a Permanent Public Utility Easement Agreement for the Property Commonly Known as Canine Corner Dog Park Located at 0S761 Old York Road, Elmhurst, Illinois

7.14 O-47-2024 - An Ordinance Waiving Bid and Authorizing the Execution of A Software-as-a-Service Agreement With Tyler Technologies For Enterprise Resource Planning Software

7.15 R-73-2024 - A Resolution to Approve and Authorize the Execution of a Professional Design Engineering Services Agreement by and Between Clark Dietz, Inc. and the City of Elmhurst for the 2025 Watermain Improvements Project

Alderman Talluto moved to accept the consent agenda in its entirety.  Alderman Nudera 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

8. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials

8.1 Mayor Levin - The Mayor thanked Chief Dufort and Lauren Wolf for the open House over the weekend.

8.2 City Manager Grabowski - City Manager announced the Lions Candy Day is this weekend.  Also, budget meetings (COW) will begin in two weeks 10/21 after council meeting.

9. Other Business - None

10. Adjournment - Alderman Talluto moved to adjourn the meeting.  Alderman Nudera 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

Meeting adjourned at 8:22pm.

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