Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst City Council met April 7

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. Executive Session - Mayor Levin called the executive session meeting to order at 6:36pm.

Closed Session: 1.1 Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing: Land Acquisition, the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired pursuant to Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) and Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body or Legal Counsel for the Public Body, pursuant to Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

Present: Brian Cahill, Noel Talluto (entered 6:37pm), Tina Park (entered 6:39pm), Jim Nudera, Emily Bastedo, Guido Nardini, Mike Brennan, Rex Irby, Brian Belanger, Jennifer Veremis, Karen Sienko, Chris Jensen, and Michael Bram

Absent: Jacob Hill

11 Present, 3 Absent at Roll Call

Also Present: Treasurer Curran, City Attorney Storino, City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Johnson, and HR Director Palm Alderman Nudera moved to convene into executive session.  Alderman Belanger seconded.

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

Nays: None

12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent at Motion

Motion carried

2. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the regular meeting of city council to order at 7:44pm.

2.1 Pledge of Allegiance

2.2 Roll Call - Ward 4

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

Absent: Jacob Hill

13 Present, 1 Absent

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

3. Presentations

3.2 Immaculate Conception Catholic Prep Knights Wrestling Proclamation - Mayor Levin delivered two proclamations in honor of the 125-year anniversary of Immaculate Conception Grade School and also the Immaculate Conception Catholic Prep Knights Wrestling Program.

4. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - None

5. Public Forum - None

6. Announcements - None

7. Consent Agenda

7.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on March 3, 2025

7.2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on March 17, 2025

7.3 Accounts Payable - April 7, 2025 - $ 869,130.94

7.4 Appointment of Kitt Recker to the Elmhurst Senior Citizen Commission

7.5 Appointment of Shaheen Wolff to the City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst University Commission

7.6 Report - Case Number 25 ZBA 03/Roth Side Yard Setback Variation - 256 E. Adelia (DP&Z)

7.7 Report - Case 24 P 08/Honda Conditional Use for Pylon and PUD - 300 W. Grand (DP&Z)

7.8 Report - Case 25 P 01/ Conditional Use to Amend PUD with Site Development Allowances, Map Amendment, Plat of Consolidation - 1100 S. York Street (DP&Z)

7.9 Report - Petition for Annexation and Annexation Agreement - 0S551 Kendall Ave., (PIN) 06-13-305-015; 0S561 Kendall Ave., (PIN) 06-13-305-006; 0S571 Kendall Ave., (PIN) 06-13-305-007 (DP&Z)

7.10 Report - TIF Business Incentives (DP&Z)

7.11 Report - Ride DuPage (PA&S)

7.12 Report - Phase Three Temporary Use Permit (PA&S) (See Item 10.1)

7.13 Report - 2025 Watermain Replacement Bids (PW&B)

7.14 Report - Provision of Custodial Services (PW&B)

7.15 Report - Fuel Island Improvements - Balancing Change Order (PW&B)

7.16 Report - Three (3) Ford Maverick AWD Hybrids (PW&B) (See Item 10.2)

7.17 ZO-07-2025 - An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development With a Site Development Allowance for the Construction of an Administration Office Addition on the Property Commonly Known as 779 And 851 S. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois (VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH)

7.18 MCO-05-2025 - An Ordinance to Add Section 44.97 Entitled “Right Turn Only Intersections Enumerated” to Article VI Entitled “Special Stops” of Chapter 44 Entitled “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” of the Elmhurst Municipal Code

7.19 O-19-2025 - An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Non-Exclusive License Agreement by and Between Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network, Inc. and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois

7.20 O-20-2025 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Elmhurst to Waive Bidding and Purchase of One (1) 2025 Ford F350 and One (1) 2025 Ford F550 for the City’s Streets Division and Authorizing the Disposal and Trade-In of One (1) 2013 Ford F450, One (1) 2004 Ford F250 and One (1) 2015 Ford F250

7.21 R-36-2025 - A Resolution to Approve the Allocation of the 2025 Motor Fuel Tax Dollars to the General Maintenance Section For the Purpose of Maintaining Streets and Highways (IDOT Form BLR 14220)

7.22 R-37-2025 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the Alma Avenue Reconstruction and Elm Park Resurfacing Project, Project 24-23 for the City of Elmhurst, Illinois

7.23 R-38-2025 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Purchase and Planting of Parkway Trees for the 2025 Tree Purchase and Planting Program in the City of Elmhurst, Illinois

7.24 R-39-2025 - A Resolution Authorizing DuPage County Gasoline and Diesel Procurement Joint Purchase

7.25 R-40-2025 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the 2025 Asphalt Rejuvenating (Reclamite) Program

7.26 R-41-2025 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the 2025 Crack Sealing and Seal Coating Program

7.27 R-42-2025 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the 2025 Concrete Pavement Patching Project for the City of Elmhurst, Illinois

7.28 R-43-2025 - A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Notice of Award and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the 2025 Pavement Striping Program

7.29 R-44-2025 - 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 2025 Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation Project

7.30 R-45-2025 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Engineering Services Agreement Between the City of Elmhurst, Illinois and Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for the NPDES Permit Special Conditions Compliance Assistance for the PFAS and Industrial User Surveys and Reports

7.31 R-46-2025 - A Resolution to Approve and Adopt the Sidewalk Master Plan

7.32 R-47-2025 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Reimbursement Agreement Between Troost Cemeteries, Inc. and the City of Elmhurst, Illinois

Alderman Bram removed item 7.10 from the consent agenda.  Alderman Talluto removed item 7.31.  Alderman Bastedo moved to accept the consent agenda minus items 7.10 and 7.31.  Alderman Cahill seconded.

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

Nays: None

13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent

Motion carried

7.10 Alderman Jensen moved to accept the report.  Alderman Veremis seconded.  Alderman Jensen spoke in support of the support while delivering the background information to council.  Alderman Bram stated he supported the report, however had some inquiries that were answered by Alderman Jensen.

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

Nays: None

13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent

Motion carried

7.31 Alderman Brennan moved to accept the resolution.  Alderman Nardini seconded.  Alderman Talluto stated she will be voting no to the resolution for reasons stated from previous vote on report.

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

Nays: Noel Talluto

12 Ayes, 1 Nay, 1 Absent

Motion carried

8. Committee Report(s)

8.1 Report - Police Facility Project (PA&S)

Alderman Brennan moved to accept the report.  Alderman Nardini seconded.  Alderman Brennan delivered the history of the report to council highlighting the three options discussed since 2018.  The report is for the first step in the design firm.  There will be future involvement of council needed as the project continues.  

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

Nays: None

13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent

Motion carried

9. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials

Mayor Levin - The Mayor spoke in support of the police station report.  He announced Elmhurst Junior Firefighter Academy Day for ages 14-20 on 4/26, 10am - 2pm at 910 N. Addison.  Senior Community Conversations about senior resources will be held on Friday 5/2 10am - 1pm at the Rec Center on St. Charles Rd.  The Mayor congratulated all elected officials from the April election.  Swearing in ceremony will be held 5/5.

City Manager Grabowski - City Manager announced spring cleanup days remaining on Saturdays: For Thursday pickups 4/26, Friday pickups 5/3.  Illinois Tollway will be closing Vallette St. under 294 on 4/16 for seven days.

10. Ordinance(s)

10.1 O-21-2025 - An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Non-Exclusive License Agreement by and Between Phase Three Brewing Company, LLC. and the City of Elmhurst, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois (See item 7.12)

Alderman Brennan moved to accept the ordinance.  Alderman Nardini seconded.  Alderman Brennan spoke in support of the ordinance and requested council to suspend the rules as there was a fifth Monday last month without a council meeting and the event is 4/9.

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

Nays: None

13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent

Motion carried

10.2 O-22-2025 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Elmhurst to Waive Bidding and Purchase of Three (3) 2025 Ford Maverick AWD Hybrid Vehicles for the City’s Fire Department and Community Development Department and Authorizing the Disposal and Sale by Auction of Three Vehicles Consisting of One (1) 2012 Toyota Prius, One (1) 2013 Dodge Caravan and One (1) 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (See Item 7.16)

Alderman Bastedo moved to accept the ordinance.  Alderman Cahill seconded.  Alderman Cahill spoke in support of the ordinance and is requesting council to suspend the rules, so staff has the opportunity to quickly purchase to avoid potential rise in cost

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

Nays: None

13 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent

Motion carried

11. Other Business - Alderman Irby announced York Township annual meeting Tuesday 4/8 at 6pm.  He also announced Rep Deuter event at Westmont office on 4/15 at 7pm.  A representative from the Regional Transit Authority will be speaking.

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

 Meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.

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