Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst City Council met Oct. 21

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

1.1 Pledge of Allegiance

1.2 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, and Noel Talluto

Absent: Brian Cahill

13 Present, 1 Absent

Also Present: Treasurer Curran, City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Johnson, Finance Director Coyle, Assistant Finance Director Bruns, Police Chief McLean, Fire Chief Dufort, and IT Director Kravets.

2. Presentation

2.1 Presentation of the Water Ambassador Award from IL Section of the AWWA

3. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - Items have been posted to BoardDocs and distributed to council.

4. Public Forum

• Jim Hodapp - Performed a birthday rap to Alderman Bastedo.

• Tom Altergott - Spoke in regard to the ordinance rewrite.

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

5. Announcements

• Alderman Hill announced the development of the Lake/York Business Association. For more inforatmion, contact 2nd or 3 ward aldermen or city staff.

• Clerk Tamer announced early voting began and is run 10/21-11/4.

6. Consent Agenda

6.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on October 7, 2024

6.2 Accounts Payable - October 21, 2024 - $4,837,002.01

6.3 Referral - Council Member Compensation

6.4 Appointment of Linda Marre to the Senior Citizen Commission

6.5 Report - Consultant Services Renewals (DP&Z)

6.6 Report - Fifth Extended Memorandum of Understanding with FOP Lodge 81 (PA&S)

6.7 Report - 2024 Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot (PA&S)

6.8 Report - 2025 GIS Consortium Service Provider Contract (PW&B)

6.9 Report - Amendment 2 to Phase II Contract for the Metra Train Station Project (PW&B)

6.10 Report - Crestview, Indiana, & Van Auken Phase I Engineering Service Contract (PW&B)

6.11 Report - Professional Engineering Agreement for General Engineering Services (PW&B)

6.12 Report - Public Works Garage Security Camera Project (PW&B)

6.13 Report - Route 83 (Kingery Highway) Pedestrian Bridge - Joint Funding Agreement (PW&B)

6.14 Report - St. Charles and Cottage Hill Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Improvements - Balancing Change Order (PW&B)

6.15 ZO-21-2024 – An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number ZO-12–2023 to Authorize an Extension of Time for the Final Planned Unit Development Permit for the Construction of a Medical Office Building on the Property Commonly Known as 1100 South York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois

6.16 ZO-22-2024 - An Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permits and Associated Variations for the Development of the Property Commonly Known as 217 East Butterfield Road, Elmhurst, Illinois

6.17 O-48-2024 - An Ordinance Authorizing the Acceptance and Execution of a Temporary Construction Access Agreement and Restrictions by and Between Thorntons, LLC. and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois

6.18 R-74-2024-2024 Estimated Property Tax Resolution

6.19 R-75-2024 - A Resolution to Approve and Authorize The City of Elmhurst’s Support of the DuPage Senior Citizens Council

6.20 R-76-2024 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Elmhurst and Kenig, Lindgren, O’Hara, Aboona, Inc. For a Neighborhood Traffic Study – Area #6

6.21 R-77-2024 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Settlement Agreement and General Release by and between XXXXXXX, the City of Elmhurst, Illinois, Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc. and Metro Paramedic Services, Inc. or the Resolution of a Discrimination Claim

Alderman Bram pulled item 6.5 from the consent agenda.  Alderman Jensen moved to accept consent agenda minus item 6.5.  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, and Noel Talluto

Nays: None

13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent

Motion carried

 6.5 Alderman Deuter moved to accept the report. Alderman Veremis seconded. Alderman Deuter spoke in support of the report and summarized it highlighting the work of the consultants. Alderman Bram spoke in opposition of the report and would like to see other options to look at.

Ayes: Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Marti Deuter, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Noel Talluto

Nays: Michael Bram and Rex Irby

11 Ayes, 2 Nays, 1 Absent

Motion carried

7. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials

7.1 Mayor Levin - The Mayor announced Tick or treat hours 10/31 3:30-7:30pm. COW begins after council 10/21 on budget. Public works electric trade in event and EPD prescription take back event both on 10/26. Pumpkin recycling begins 11/1 at public works building.

7.2 City Manager Grabowski - City Manager announced fall leaf pick up 11/6, 11/7, and 11/8 with second pickup in December.

8. Other Business - None

9. Adjournment - Alderman Brennan moved to adjourn the meeting.  Alderman Hill seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 8:06pm.

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