City of Wheaton City Council met Feb. 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Michael J. Gresk.
Upon roll call, the following were:
Physically Present: Mayor Gresk
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Prendiville
Councilman Rutledge
Absent: Councilman Scalzo
Councilman Suess
City Staff Present: John M. Duguay, Assistant City Manager
James Knippen, City Attorney
James P. Kozik, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Paul G. Redman, Director of Engineering
William Schultz, Fire Chief
Robert R. Lehnhardt, Finance Director
Sharon Barrett-Hagen, City Clerk
2. Presentations
Mayor Gresk presented a proclamation to Ms. Amy Langford, Perrin-Wheaton Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution recognizing February 12, 2019 as Perrin-Wheaton Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Day in honor of the Chapter’s 91st anniversary. Ms. Langford thanked the Mayor and City Council for the proclamation and highlighted their work on promoting citizenship, historic preservation and literacy.
Mayor Gresk presented a proclamation to staff members of Wheaton Sport Center, recognizing the organization’s 40th anniversary. They thanked the Mayor and City Council for the proclamation and for the support of the community over the past 40 years.
3. Citizens to Be Heard
None.
4. Consent Agenda
Councilman Prendiville moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items:
1. Approve the January 22, 2019 minutes of the regular Wheaton City Council.
2. Approve Bond Waivers and Authorize Issuance of Raffle Licenses to the Lowell PTA and We Grow Dreams.
Roll Call on Consent Agenda:
Ayes: Councilman Prendiville
Mayor Gresk
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Fitch
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Scalzo
Councilman Suess
Motion Carried Unanimously
5. Approve Reappointment to City Boards and Commissions
Mayor Gresk moved and Councilman Rutledge seconded that Tim Bayee be reappointed to the Board of Trustees Police Pension Fund for a two-year term.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mayor Gresk
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Prendiville
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Scalzo
Councilman Suess
Motion Carried Unanimously
6. Pass Ordinance No. O-2019-07, An Ordinance Authorizing a Protective Fence – Wheaton Park District – Central Athletic Complex, 500 S. Naperville Road
Councilman Rutledge moved and Councilman Prendiville seconded that Ordinance No. O-2019-07, An Ordinance Authorizing a Protective Fence – Wheaton Park District – Central Athletic Complex, 500 S. Naperville Road, be passed.
Assistant City Manager Duguay stated the Wheaton Park District has asked to construct a 30-foot protective fence at the Central Athletic Complex on Naperville Road. He stated staff feels the fence would alter the essential character of the area and has recommended, as a compromise, that the fence be removed after baseball season is over.
Councilwoman Fitch agrees with the findings of fact set out in the ordinance but does not believe that staff’s proposed condition to remove the poles and netting is necessary. She stated she would be in favor of removing that condition.
Councilman Rutledge agreed that if the protective fence is constructed, it should remain.
Councilman Prendiville agrees with the comments made and thanked the Wheaton Park District for addressing this matter.
Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Barbier seconded to remove the condition requiring the support poles and netting be removed.
Mr. Frank Moscardini, Youth Baseball and Softball Commissioner stated they are requesting the fence because they are seeing an increase in foul balls, mainly in their softball program.
In response to Councilman Rutledge, Assistant City Manager Duguay stated staff felt the height of the poles and netting did not fit the character of the general area.
Roll Call Vote on Amendment:
Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Prendiville
Mayor Gresk
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Barbier
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Scalzo
Councilman Suess
Motion Carried Unanimously
Roll Call Vote on Motion to Approve Ordinance as Amended:
Ayes: Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Prendiville
Mayor Gresk
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Scalzo
Councilman Suess
Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Receive Planning & Zoning Board Report RE ZA #19-01/Special Use Permit/124 N. Main Street/Leventis and Pass Ordinance No. O-2019-08, An Ordinance Amending the Wheaton Zoning Map by Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow a Health Club and/or Business and Professional Office to Occupy a Portion of the Main Floor (Unit B – 520 Square Feet and Unit C – 1,330 Square Feet) of an Existing Building in the C-2 Retail Core Commercial District – 124 North Main Street/Leventis Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that the Planning & Zoning Board Report be received and Ordinance No. O-2019-08, An Ordinance Amending the Wheaton Zoning Map by Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow a Health Club and/or Business and Professional Office to Occupy a Portion of the Main Floor (Unit B – 520 Square Feet and Unit C – 1,330 Square Feet) of an Existing Building in the C-2 Retail Core Commercial District – 124 North Main Street/Leventis, be passed.
Assistant City Manager Duguay reported the City received a request for a special use permit to allow a health club and/or business and professional office to occupy a portion of the ground floor of the existing building located at 124 N. Main Street in the C-2 Zoning District. He stated the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of this request at their meeting on January 23, 2019.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Prendiville
Mayor Gresk
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Barbier
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Scalzo
Councilman Suess
Motion Carried Unanimously
8. Adopt Resolution R-2019-07, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Extension #2 to Agreement #C36768 with Kurtz Paramedic Service Inc. for Paramedic Services and Ambulance Billing Services
Councilman Rutledge moved and Councilman Prendiville seconded that Resolution R-2019-07, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Extension #2 to Agreement #C36768 with Kurtz Paramedic Service Inc. for Paramedic Services and Ambulance Billing Services, be adopted.
In response to Councilman Rutledge’s question regarding the 70% staff turnover, Chief Schultz replied paramedics typically move on from contract paramedic service to full-time positions with municipalities and Fire Prevention Districts.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Prendiville
Mayor Gresk
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Scalzo
Councilman Suess
Motion Carried Unanimously
9. Council Comment
Councilman Rutledge introduced Randy and Mary Rutledge who were in the audience, as well as Steven Walsh of Troop 35.
10. Approval of Warrant
Councilman Rutledge moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that Warrant No. 745 in the amount of $1,511,922.46, be approved.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Prendiville
Mayor Gresk
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Scalzo
Councilman Suess
Motion Carried Unanimously
Mayor Gresk announced the Council would go into Closed Session and would return to open session to take action on the closed session item.
11. Closed Session
Councilman Prendiville moved and Councilwoman Fitch seconded that the Wheaton City Council adjourn to closed session at 7:19 p.m. for the purpose of discussion Pending Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)
(11). City Attorney Knippen stated the litigation deals with a tax appeal.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Prendiville
Mayor Gresk
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Fitch
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Scalzo
Councilman Suess
Motion Carried Unanimously
The Council returned to open session at 7:29 p.m.
12. Adopt Resolution R-2019-08, A Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of Property Tax Assessment Settlement Agreement
Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Prendiville seconded that Resolution R-2019-08, A Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of Property Tax Assessment Settlement Agreement, be adopted.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Prendiville
Mayor Gresk
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Barbier
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Scalzo
Councilman Suess
Motion Carried Unanimously
13. Adjournment
Councilman Prendiville moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02042019-1095
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