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City of Naperville City Council met March 4

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. CLOSED SESSION - CANCELED

OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.

D. ROLL CALL:

Present: 9 - Mayor Scott Wehrli

Councilwoman Jennifer Bruzan Taylor

Councilman Ian Holzhauer

Councilman Patrick Kelly

Councilman Paul Leong

Councilwoman Allison Longenbaugh

Councilman Josh McBroom

Councilman Benjamin White

Councilman Nathan Wilson

Also Present

City Manager, Doug Krieger; Deputy City Manager, Pam Gallahue; City Attorney, Mike DiSanto; City Clerk, Dawn Portner; Assistant to the City Manager, Marcie Schatz; Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis; Police Chief, Jason Arres; Director of Finance, Raymond Munch; Director of IT, Jacqueline Nguyen; Director of TED, Bill Novack; Director of Public Works, Dick Dublinski; Director of Public Utilities - Electric, Brian Groth; Director of Public Utilities - Water, Darrell Blenniss; Director of Community Services, Melanie Marcordes; Director of Human Resources, Blaine Wing, Director of Communications, Linda LaCloche.

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E. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

The pledge was given.

F. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

G. PUBLIC FORUM:

SPEAKERS

Share electricity market information

Joe Hus (Naperville -NEST and the Say No To Coal Alliance) discussed a 2024 United States Energy Information Agency (EIA) report which showed how quickly the grid is getting cleaner, renewable's have more of a market share than coal and solar and everyone needs to work together to fight climate change.

Follow up on safety concerns at Modaff/Gartner

Gina Gedutis (Naperville) discussed safety concerns at 1105 Modaff.

1105 Modaff

Zach Plancich (Naperville - St. Raphael Catholic School & Parish) - discussed safety concerns at 1105 Modaff.

Novack stated the City was able to inspect 1105 Modaff with the property owners, processes are being followed to correct any violations, the property owner is committed to the safety of the occupants and visitors to the residence and the investigation will continue.

Council discussed the November and December SECA meetings will be held in the Council Chambers and will be recorded this year and an update was given on a recent PUAB meeting where a presentation was given by IMEA.

H. CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO USE OMNIBUS METHOD FOR THE CONSENT AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to use the Omnibus method to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by a voice vote.

I. CONSENT AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to approve the Consent Agenda with an amendment to table I9 to the March 18, 2025 City Council meeting per staff's request and noted in the Q&A. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 9 - Wehrli, Bruzan Taylor, Holzhauer, Kelly, Leong, Longenbaugh, McBroom, White, and Wilson

1. Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of February 18, 2025

Council approved.

2. Approve the City Council meeting schedule for March, April, and May 2025

Council approved.

3. Approve a reappointment to the Emergency Telephone Services Board

Council approved.

4. Approve the award of Option Year #4 to Contract 21-206, Autobody Repairs - Light-Duty Vehicles, to CARSTAR Todd’s Body Shop for an amount not to exceed $200,000 and for a one-year term

Council approved.

5. Approve the award of Option Year #2 to Contract 23-033R, Heavy-Duty Truck Body Repair and Painting, to Rush Truck Centers of Illinois for an amount not to exceed $140,000 and for a one-year term

Council approved.

6. Approve the award of Option Year #1 to Contract 23-027, Generator Maintenance Services, to Midwest Power Industry for an amount not to exceed $125,000 and for a one-year term

Council approved.

7. Concur with staff’s recommendation regarding positions on state legislation

Council approved.

8. Waive the applicable provision of the Naperville Procurement Code and award Procurement 25-079, Hot Mix Asphalt, to Arrow Road Construction, Builders Asphalt, Chicago Materials Corporation, PT Ferro Asphalt, RW Dunteman and Superior Asphalt Materials for an amount not to exceed $92,500 and for a one-year term (requires six positive votes)

Council awarded.

9. Waive the applicable provision of the Naperville Procurement Code and award Procurement 25-080, Concrete for In-house Restoration Program, to Prairie Materials, Ozinga, Naperville Ready Mix, Inc., Vulcan Materials Company, and Kendall County Concrete, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $75,000 and for a one-year term (requires six positive votes)

Council tabled.

10. Approve the award of Option Year #4 to Contract 21-128, Emergency and Amber Lighting and Related Equipment, to Fleet Safety Supply, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $310,000

Council approved.

11. Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 25-089, Medium Reach Bucket Trucks - Units 034 and 077, to Altec Industries, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $344,020

Council approved.

12. Pass the ordinance to establish temporary traffic controls and issue Special Event and Amplifier permits for the 2025 Naperville Women’s Half Marathon and 5K scheduled on Sunday, April 13, 2025

ORD 25-012

Council passed.

13. Adopt the resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for improvements to the Ogden Avenue / US 34 and Naperville-Wheaton Road Traffic Signal

RES 25-07

Council adopted.

J. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

K. OLD BUSINESS:

L. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

M. AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:

N. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

O. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Receive the preliminary 2024 year-end financial report

Munch presented the preliminary 2024 year-end financial report, summarized the financial outcomes for the City’s major funds, discussed performance in key revenues and expenditures, and highlighted some of the areas staff is monitoring in the new year.

Council discussed the decrease in the electric fund balance compared to the increase in the electric rate, questioning whether consumption contributes to the rate deficiency, how the City compensates for the shortfall, and whether there is a yearly increase in building permits.

Munch explained that the City expected the decline in the fund balance since negative factors were known at the start of the year. Rate increases for 2025 and beyond are intended to stabilize the utilities cash.

Novack stated that there has been a slight increase in permits from 2024 to 2025. The City has participated in productive concept meetings so far, and this trend is expected to continue into 2025.

A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly to receive the preliminary 2024 year end financial report. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 9 - Wehrli, Bruzan Taylor, Holzhauer, Kelly, Leong, Longenbaugh, McBroom, White, and Wilson

2. Receive the report on the Naperville Fire Department CART Program

Puknaitis provided an update on the Community Advocate Response Team (CART) Program, outlining its purpose, the program's official launch as a full-time initiative in 2024, the types of calls the team handles, and data related to calls and follow-ups

A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly to received the report on the Naperville Fire Department's CART program. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 9 - Wehrli, Bruzan Taylor, Holzhauer, Kelly, Leong, Longenbaugh, McBroom, White, and Wilson

P. NEW BUSINESS:

There was no New Business.

Q. ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Kelly, to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting of March 4 2025 at 7:58 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.

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