City of Wheaton City Council met Sept. 16.
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 City Clerk Sharon Barrett-Hagen.
Upon roll call, the following were:
Physically Present: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Absent: Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
City Staff Present: Michael G. Dzugan, City Manager
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
Police Chief William Murphy
Fire Chief William Schultz
Vince Laoang, Director of Public Works
Robert Lehnhardt, Finance Director
Sarah Marcucci, Emergency Management Coordinator
Holly Schulz, Director of Human Resources
Lauren Newton, HR Generalist
Sharon Barrett-Hagen, City Clerk
2. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilman Zaruba seconded that Councilman Rutledge be appointed Mayor Pro Tem for this evening’s meeting.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Motion Carried Unanimously
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Motion Carried Unanimously
3. Presentations
Mayor Pro Tem Rutledge summarized the lengthy process police officer recruits go through to become a police officer. Chief Murphy expressed his appreciation for the City’s Police Department and the high level of training they receive. City Clerk Barrett-Hagen administered the oath of office to new police officer, Tara Cannella.
Fire Chief Schultz and Emergency Management Coordinator Marcucci accepted a “StormReady Community Certificate from Mr. Mike Bardou, NOAA Coordination Meterorologist recognizing the City’s work for severe weather preparedness. Mr. Bardou stated in order to achieve this certification, the City trained Skywarn storm spotters, communicated with the National Weather Service, conducted education outreach programs, prepared a written severe weather preparedness plan and conducted severe weather exercises.
4. Citizens to Be Heard
Mr. Dave Diersen, 915 Cove Court – urged the City of Wheaton to ban the sale of marijuana in the city.
5. Consent Agenda
Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Zaruba seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items:
1. Approve the August 26, 2019 Public Hearing minutes and the September 3, 2019 minutes of the regular Wheaton City Council, as submitted.
2. Adopt Resolution R-2019-86, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Certain Construction, Use, and License Agreement (520 Aurora Way).
6. Pass Ordinance No. O-2019-44, An Ordinance Vacating a Public Alley Right-of-Way – College Church
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilman Zaruba seconded that Ordinance No. O-2019-44, An Ordinance Vacating a Public Alley Right-of-Way – College Church, be passed.
City Manager Dzugan stated a public hearing was held on September 9 to vacate a City-owned right- of-way surrounded by property owned by College Church. He indicated no compensation for the vacated property is required since the right-of-way will require an easement over the entire area due to a water main and other utilities located within the area.
Roll Call Vote on Consent Agenda:
Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Pro Tem Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Motion Carried Unanimously
7. First Reading of An Ordinance Adopting a Text Amendment to the City of Wheaton Zoning Ordinance Prohibiting Cannabis Business Establishments in the City of Wheaton
City Manager Dzugan stated the City held a public hearing on August 26, 2019 to consider a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would prohibit cannabis business establishments as a use in any zoning district within the City. He said the item appears as a first reading with a final vote at the October 7 Council meeting.
8. Appointment to City Boards/Commissions
Mayor Pro Tem Rutledge moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that Ms. Saleha Jawaid be appointed to the Community Relations Commission to a term expiring on July 7, 2021, filling the remaining term of a former Commission member.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Motion Carried Unanimously
9. Approve Application for Class A Liquor License/Sushi Mono Inc. d/b/a Sushi Mono, 230 W. Front Street
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that the application for Class A Liquor License/Sushi Mono Inc. d/b/a Sushi Mono, 230 W. Front Street, be approved.
City Manager Dzugan stated the Liquor Control Commission unanimously recommended approval of this license at their meeting on September 12, 2019.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Pro Tem Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Motion Carried Unanimously
10. Adopt Resolution R-2019-87, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 86 with Webster, McGrath & Ahlberg, Ltd. for the Floodplain Properties Survey Project – Phase II for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $51,940.00
Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Zaruba seconded that Resolution R-2019-87, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 86 with Webster, McGrath & Ahlberg, Ltd. for the Floodplain Properties Survey Project – Phase II for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $51,940.00, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan indicated staff has recommended including about 67 properties to the floodplain survey report by Webster, McGrath & Ahlberg for a total cost of $51,940.00 after these properties were recently added to the FEMA floodplain maps.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Pro Tem Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Motion Carried Unanimously
11. Receive Planning & Zoning Board Report Re: ZA #19-14/Special Use Permit/802 E. Geneva Road/Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Pass Ordinance No. O-2019-45, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow the Construction, Operation and Maintenance of an Addition and Interior Remodel to Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Property Commonly Known as 802 E. Geneva Road – Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that the Planning & Zoning Board Report re: ZA#19-14/Special Use Permit/802 E. Geneva Road/Holy Cross Lutheran Church be received.
City Manager Dzugan reported the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a special use to allow construction of an addition and remodel to Holy Cross Lutheran Church at their meeting on August 27, 2019.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Pro Tem Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Councilman Barbier
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Motion Carried Unanimously
Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that Ordinance No. O-2019-45, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow the Construction, Operation and Maintenance of an Addition and Interior Remodel to Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Property Commonly Known as 802 E. Geneva Road – Holy Cross Lutheran Church, be passed.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Pro Tem Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Motion Carried Unanimously
12. Adopt Resolution R-2019-88, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 81 with Beverly Snow and Ice Inc. for Snow and Ice Removal Services for City Sidewalks
Councilman Zaruba moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that Resolution R-2019-88, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 81 with Beverly Snow and Ice Inc. for Snow and Ice Removal Services for City Sidewalks, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan stated the City received four bids for snow and ice removal from a number of City sidewalks with the low bidder being Beverly Snow and Ice Inc. He said it is difficult to indicate the total cost for this service because it is based upon the occurrence of snow events, but staff was able to evaluate the costs based on past history.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Zaruba
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Pro Tem Rutledge
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Motion Carried Unanimously
13. Adopt Resolution R-2019-89, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 87 with Snow Systems for Snow and Ice Removal Services for City Parking Lots and Garages Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that Resolution R-2019-89, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 87 with Snow Systems for Snow and Ice Removal Services for City Parking Lots and Garages, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan stated the City received three bids for snow and ice removal services for the City’s parking lots and garages with the low bidder being Snow Systems. Similar to the previous item, the cost for the service is event based.
In response to Councilman Barbier, City Manager Dzugan advised in the past, this work had been combined, but it was difficult for the contractor to perform all the snow removal in a timely manner.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Pro Tem Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Motion Carried Unanimously
14. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending Section B-3, Miscellaneous Administrative Fees, Appendix B – Fee Schedule of the Wheaton City Code
City Manager Dzugan advised the proposed ordinance would recover expenses related to certain usage of the City’s new parking payment technology. Specifically, he stated there would be a $0.32 mobile transaction fee payment and a $3.00 parking ticket processing fee. He indicated the item appears as a first reading and a formal vote would take place at the October 7, 2019 meeting.
15. Council Comment
Councilwoman Bray-Parker stated she attended the Festival of Cultures on Sunday, September 15. She thanked the Community Relations Commission for hosting a wonderful celebration of the City’s diversity.
16. Approval of Warrant
Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that Warrant No. 760 in the amount of $1,310,467.92, be approved.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Pro Tem Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Motion Carried Unanimously
17. Adjournment
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Pro Tem Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Nays: None
Absent: Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Motion Carried Unanimously
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