Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst City Council met July 21

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. Executive Session- Mayor Levin called the meeting to order at 7:07pm.

1.1 Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing: Pending /Probable Litigation pursuant to the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11)

Present: Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Mike Baker, Jim Nudera, Dan Virgil, Rex Irby, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Brian Belanger, and Jacob Hill

Absent: Noel Talluto, Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo, and Karen Sienko

10 Present, 4 Absent

Also Present: Treasurer Curran, Clerk Tamer, City Attorney Storino, City Manager Grabowski, and HR Director Palm Alderman Bram moved to convene into executive session.  Alderman Hill seconded.

Ayes: Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Mike Baker, Jim Nudera, Dan Virgil, Rex Irby, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Brian Belanger, and Jacob Hill

Nays: None

10 Ayes, 0 Nays, 4 Absent

Motion carried

2. Call to Order - Mayor Levin called the regular city council meeting to order at 7:32pm.

Procedural: 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance

Procedural: 2.2 Roll Call - Ward 3

Present: Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Jim Nudera, Dan Virgil, Rex Irby, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Brian Belanger, and Jacob Hill

Absent: Guido Nardini, Emily Bastedo, and Karen Sienko

11 Present, 3 Absent

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

3. Presentations

3.1 Mayor Levin presented a proclamation to the Police Department for their 100th Anniversary.

4. Receipt of Written Communication from the Public - Emailed to Aldermen per writer's request.

5. Public Forum

• Mike LoCicero - Spoke in regard to survey for Walk and Rollers.

• Kathleen Ekeberg - Spoke in regard of general of the city.

• Paula Wolf - Spoke in regard to programming for seniors in Elmhurst.

6. Announcements

• Alderman Baker announced the 10th annual Beer Fest will be on 9/13. Tickets are on sale at elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com. They are looking for volunteers from council members.

7. Consent Agenda

7.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on June 16, 2025

7.2 Accounts Payable - July 21, 2025 - $ 5,603,309.18

7.3 2025 Meeting Schedule - Revised

7.4 Reappointment to the Library Board - Baker, Jacobsen and Shanklin

7.5 Referral – e-Bike & e-Scooter Safety

7.6 Report - Case Number 25 ZBA 07/295 N. York Street Parking Variation (DP&Z)

7.7 Report - Case 25 P 03 Cantore Map Amendment & Conditional Use Permit - 1033 S. Illinois Route 83 (DP&Z)

7.8 Report - 2024 Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (F,CA&AS)

7.9 Report - Police MDT Units (F,CA&AS)

7.10 Report - Grocery Tax (F,CA&AS)

7.11 Report - Knights of Columbus Annual Classic Car Show (PA&S)

7.12 Report - Jackson Elementary School PTA Fundraiser Request (PA&S)

7.13 Report - Public Works Garage Security Camera Project - Change Order # 3 (PW&B)

7.14 Report - Rock Salt Contract for the 2025-2026 Winter Season (PW&B)

7.15 Report - IDOT Joint Funding Agreement for Construction - Robert Palmer Drive Resurfacing (PW&B)

7.16 Report - Robert Palmer Drive Resurfacing - Construction Engineering Services Agreement (PW&B)

7.17 Report - South & West Water Towers Rehabilitation - Change Order No. 3 (PW&B)

7.18 Report - 2026 Watermain Improvements - Design Engineering Services (PW&B)

7.19 Report - First Street Landscaping - IGA with DuPage County (PW&B)

7.20 Report - Route 83 Pedestrian Bridge - Wetland Credit Agreement (PW&B) (See Item 9.1)

7.21 R-66-2025 - A Resolution to Approve and Adopt an Updated Debt Management Policy

7.22 R-67-2025 - A Resolution to Authorize the Execution of the Rideshare Access Program Reimbursement Agreement Between Pace and the City of Elmhurst

7.23 R-68-2025 - A Resolution Accepting the Proposal of temperature Equipment Corporation for the Purchase and Installation of an Air Conditioning Chiller for Elmhurst’s Fire Station 2

Alderman Bram pulled item 7.13 to bring back to committee. Alderman Brennan pulled item 7.12 to defer to a future meeting.

Alderman Veremis moved to accept the consent agenda minus items 7.12 and 7.13. Alderman Jensen seconded.

Ayes: Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Jim Nudera, Dan Virgil, Rex Irby, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Brian Belanger, and Jacob Hill

Nays: None

11 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent

Motion carried

8. Reports and Recommendations of Appointed and Elected Officials

Mayor Levin - The Mayor announced there will be no council meeting on 8/4 (refer to consent agenda item). Elmhurst Safety Night will be on 8/7, 6:00pm at York Commons Park. The Mayor highlighted the Ebikes and Escooters referral on the consent agenda.

City Manager Grabowski - EPD Roll calls Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm.  For the current week, Tuesday will be at Howard and Armitage, Thursday at Stratford and Oriole.

9. Resolution(s)

9.1 R-69-2025 - A Resolution to Approve and Authorize the Execution of the Wetland Credit Agreement By and Between Mill Creek WB, LLC.And the City of Elmhurst, Illinois (See Item 7.20)

Alderman Bram moved to accept the resolution. Alderman Irby seconded. Alderman Bram spoke in support of the resolution requesting council to suspend the rules as the city needs to purchase from Lake County and there is no other community as to not to miss the opportunity.

Ayes: Michael Bram, Chris Jensen, Noel Talluto, Mike Baker, Jim Nudera, Dan Virgil, Rex Irby, Mike Brennan, Jennifer Veremis, Brian Belanger, and Jacob Hill

Nays: None

11 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent

Motion carried

10. Other Business - None

11. Adjournment - Alderman Jensen moved to adjourn the meeting.  Alderman Virgil seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 7:59pm.

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