Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst City Council met June 16

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the meeting to order at 7:33pm.

1.1 Pledge of Allegiance

1.2 Roll Call - Ward 2

Present: Karen Sienko, Jacob Hill, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Rex Irby, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, and Brian Belanger

Absent: Jim Nudera and Emily Bastedo

Also Present: Treasurer Curran, Clerk Tamer, City Attorney Acker, City Manager Grabowski, Assistant City Manager Johnson, Finance Director Coyle, Public Works Director Balicki, and Fire Chief Dufort 

2. Presentations - Mayor Levin recognized the members of the Youth Advisory Committee for the City of Elmhurst Commission on Youth for their service the 2024-2025 school year.

3. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - Written Communication submitted then posted the following day from Laurie Buzzell.

4. Public Forum 

• Laurie Buzzell - Spoke in regard to the Ryan Development

• Kathleen Bernice Ekeberg - Spoke in general in regard to the US Post Office concerns and FOIA process

5. Announcements

• Mayor Levin announced the passing on K9 Ozzy.

• Alderman Hill announced the scouting fundraiser for troop 2417 on 6/29, noon - 4pm at Springhill Suites

6. Consent Agenda

6.1 Executive Session Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on June 2, 2025

6.2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on June 2, 2025

6.3 Accounts Payable - June 16, 2025 - $ 3,574,367.47

6.4 2025 Meeting Schedule - Revised

6.5 Appointment of Jeff Bryk to the Elmhurst Senior Citizen Commission

6.6 Appointment/Reappointment to the Elmhurst Historic Preservation Commission- Aldrich, Bucarich, Falls, Hanson

6.7 Re-appointment to the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission- Pittman and Toliopolous

6.8 Referral - Review Liquor fees 2025

6.9 Referral - Stop Sign Placement at Northbound Euclid Ave and McKinley Avenue

6.10 Referral - Vehicle Sticker

6.11 Referral - Cost - Revenue Analysis

6.12 Report - Debt Policy (F,CA&AS)

6.13 Report - Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest Request (PA&S)

6.14 Report - Rideshare Access Program Reimbursement Agreement with Pace (Ride DuPage)-2025 Committee Report (PA&S)

6.15 Report - Stop at Third and Glenview (PA&S)

6.16 Report - Fire Station 2 Chiller Replacement (PW&B)

6.17 Report - Park Avenue Bridge Project - Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Fund Resolution (See Item 8.1)

6.18 ZO-13-2025 - An Ordinance Granting a Rear Yard Setback Variation for the Property Commonly Known As 364 S Hawthorne Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois

6.19 MCO-08-2025 - An Ordinance Amending Section 44.74 Entitled “Yield Right-of-Way Streets” of Article V Entitled “Driving, Overtaking and Passing” and Section 44.92 entitled “Stop Intersections Enumerated” of Article VI Entitled “Special Stops” of Chapter 44 Entitled “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” of the Elmhurst Municipal Code

6.20 O-29-2025 - An Ordinance Declaring Surplus Property and Authorizing The Disposal of the Surplus Property (Obsolete in-Car Camera Police Department Equipment)

6.21 O-30-2025 - An Ordinance Waiving Bid and Authorizing the Issuance of an Open Purchase Order For the Purchase of Asphalt Materials

6.22 R-62-2025 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code for the First Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project

6.23 R-63-2025 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code for the Van Buren Street and Crescent Avenue Roadway Reconstruction Project

6.24 R-64-2025 - A Resolution Appointing the City of Elmhurst’s O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission Representee and Alternates

Alderman Baker removed item 6.13 from the consent agenda. Alderman Veremis moved to accept the consent agenda minus item 6.13. Alderman Virgil seconded

Ayes: Karen Sienko, Jacob Hill, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Rex Irby, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, and Brian Belanger

Nays: None

12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent

Motion carried

6.13 Alderman Brennan moved to accept the report. Alderman Sienko seconded. Alderman Baker removed the item from the consent agenda to vote present as he's on the committee for the event.

Ayes: Karen Sienko, Jacob Hill, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Rex Irby, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, and Brian Belanger

Nays: None

Present: Mike Baker

11 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Present, 2 Absent

Motion carried

7. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials

Mayor Levin - The Mayor announced the Elmhurst Cycle Classic the week prior was well attended. He attended the dedication of the new performance area by the History Museum. He thanked the EPD and organizers for the recent public demonstration for working together. July 7th council meeting is canceled. The mayor congratulated City Manager Grabowski for his recent service professional award. He also announced the concerns of electric scooters and bicycles around town.

City Manager Grabowski - City Manager announced EPD roll calls Tuesdays and Thursdays over the summer.  

7.2 Zoning 101 Presentation by Eileen Franz and Susan Rose.

8. Resolution (s)

8.1 R-65-2025 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code for the Park Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project (See Item 6.17)

Alderman Bram moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Irby seconded. Alderman Bram stated this is for funding for the Park Ave. bridge and process to move forward to make sure the city meets the requirements.

Ayes: Karen Sienko, Jacob Hill, Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Dan Virgil, Guido Nardini, Rex Irby, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, and Brian Belanger

Nays: None

12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent

Motion carried

9. Other Business - None

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:56pm.

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