Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst City Council met March 3

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the meeting to order at 7:31pm.

1.1 Pledge of Allegiance

1.2 Roll Call - Ward 3

Present: Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Brian Belanger, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, and Karen Sienko

Absent: Brian Cahill

13 Present, 1 Absent

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

2. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public

2.1 Receipt of Written Communications from the Public - Posted on BoardDocs

3. Public Forum - None

4. Announcements

• Alderman Hill announced vehicle stickers are on sale and proof of military service discounts the sticker to $1. Alderman Hill also has inquired about services to residents in need and City Manager Grabowski followed up with the information: Dupage PADS for homeless 866-682-3846, EPD Social Worker at policeinfo@elmhurst.org, and 988 for emergency need.

• Alderman Irby added to services available with EWAN.

• Clerk Tamer announced early voting will begin 3/17/25.  Information posted on city website.  

5. Consent Agenda

5.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on February 18, 2025

5.2 Accounts Payable - March 3, 2025 - $ 8,939,409.32

5.3 Report - Regulations on Food Trucks and Trailers in Commercial Districts (DP&Z)

5.4 Report - North York TIF (TIF IV) Distribution (F,CA&AS)

5.5 Report - Spring Road Pet Parade 2025 (PA&S)

5.6 Report - City Centre 2025 Events (PA&S)

5.7 Report - Explore Elmhurst Community Grants (PA&S)

5.8 Report - Neighborhood Traffic Study #7 (PA&S)

5.9 Report - 2025 Contract Paving Program - Professional Engineering Services (PW&B)

5.10 Report - 2025 Aggregate Material Supply Contract (PW&B)

5.11 Report - 2025 Debris Hauling Contract (PW&B)

5.12 Report – Monetary Limits on City-Wide Cost-Sharing Programs (PW&B)

5.13 O-11-2025 - An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Non-Exclusive License Agreement by and Between Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation, NFP and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois for the 2025 Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation Inaugural Twilight Trot 5K Event

5.14 O-12-2025 - An Ordinance to Approve and Authorize the Execution of a Market License Agreement by and Between Bensidoun USA, Inc. and the City of Elmhurst

5.15 O-13-2025 - An Ordinance Waiving Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract Between Aries Charter Transportation, Inc. and the City of Elmhurst for Services Related to the 2025 Explore Elmhurst Trolley Program

5.16 O-14-2025 - An Ordinance Waiving Bid and Authorizing the Purchase of one Heavy-Duty Log Body and Rear-Mounted Loader for the City of Elmhurst’s Forestry Division

5.17 R-21-2025 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Balancing Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Program

5.18 R-22-2025 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Design Engineering Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for the Spring and Eggleston Stormwater Improvement Project

5.19 R-23-2025 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the 2025 Contract Paving Program, Project 25-02 for the City of Elmhurst, Illinois

5.20 R-24-2025 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the Streetlight Controller Upgrades Project

5.21 R-25-2025 - A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Anodized Aluminum Streetlight Poles and Galvanized Steel Signal Poles for the City of Elmhurst, Illinois

5.22 R-26-2025 - A Resolution Authorizing the Refurbishment and Replacement of Dump Body for Unit PW115

5.23 R-27-2025 - A Resolution to Approve and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the Purchase and Installation of Flooring for the Elmhurst City Hall and Fire Station 1

5.24 R-28-2025 - A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of two (2) 2025 Ford Escape AWD Hybrid Vehicles to Replace Units E11 and E18 and Authorizing the Disposal of one (1) 2014 Ford Escape and one (1) 2013 Dodge Caravan

5.25 R-29-2025 - A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network

Alderman Hill pulled item 5.7 from the consent agenda. Alderman Sinko moved to accept the consent agenda minus item 5.7.  Alderman Nardini seconded.

Ayes:  Chris Jensen, Michael Bram, Noel Talluto, Tina Park, Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Brian Belanger, Jennifer Veremis, Jacob Hill, and Karen Sienko

Nays: None

13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent

Motion carried

5.7 Alderman Brennan moved to accept the report. Alderman Nardini seconded. Alderman Brennan explained the grants and funding of the report. Alderman Hill pulled the report to vote present as he is an employee at the university. Alderman Irby inquired about income requirements on the matrix. Alderman Bram questioned a couple organizations in continuing the grant funding in the future but supports the community grant program. Alderman Brennan commented on how the program has evolved over the years, the intent of the program, and set the right expectations based on the criteria. Alderman Nardini agrees with chair Brennan, added the explanation that the need to see financials didn't prevent any new applicant from applying. Both Alderman Nardini and Brennan explained how the requirements leave the emotion out of it. Alderman Irby added in that Elmhurst Legion didn't apply due to financials not being ready in time for the deadline.

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

Nays: None

Present: Jacob Hill

12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Present, 1 Absent

Motion carried

6. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials

Mayor Levin announced the parade this Saturday 3/8 at noon.

City Manager Grabowski announced spring cleanup dates for Wednesday collections will be on 4/12, for Thursday collections will be on 4/26 and for Friday collections will be on 5/3.  Elmhurst Lions Club Pizza Party this Saturday 3/8 at Sandburg at 5pm, $10pp or $40 max per family.

7. Other Business - None

8. Adjournment - Alderman Nardini moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Bram seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 7:52pm.

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