City of Wheaton City Council Proceeding met Nov. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Philip J. Suess. Upon roll call, the following were:
Physically Present: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Absent: None
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
Sharon Barrett-Hagen, City Clerk
2. Presentations
Mayor Suess read and presented a proclamation to Ms. Julianna Nelligan, President of Christmas Sharing, proclaiming December 8 through December 14, 2019 as “Christmas Sharing Week” in Wheaton. Ms. Nelligan thanked the Mayor and Council for the proclamation and for all the community support they have received over the past 50 years. She encouraged everyone to donate toys, clothing and food for families in need this holiday season and indicted participating churches can be found on their website.
3. Report of the City Manager
City Manager Dzugan announced he has cancelled the Planning Session for Monday, November 25.
4. Citizens to Be Heard
Mr. Steven Rodgers, representing New True Light Missionary Church and Pastor James Wiggins, invited everyone to their Christmas concert on December 21 and to their service on December 22 where toys will be given out after the service.
5. Consent Agenda
Councilwoman Bray-Parker requested an amendment to page 7 of the regular meeting minutes.
Councilman Rutledge moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items:
1.Approve the November 4, 2019 Public Hearing and the November 4, 2019 minutes of the regular Wheaton City Council, as amended.
2.Approve Bond Waivers and Authorize Issuance of Raffle Licenses to Wiesbrook Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary PTA, Wheaton Warrenville South HS Band Program, FT Cares Foundation and the DuPage County Bar Foundation.
3.Adopt Resolution R-2019-102, A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Surplus Property (PD).
4.Adopt Resolution R-2019-103, A Resolution Accepting the As-Constructed Public Improvements for Jefferson Avenue Estates Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote on Consent Agenda As Amended:
Ayes: Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
6. Pass Ordinance No. O-2019-55, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow a Kennel to Occupy the Existing Building Located at 300 S. Carlton Avenue – Stay Fur Fun, LLC
Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Zaruba seconded that Ordinance No. O-2019-55, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow a Kennel to Occupy the Existing Building Located at 300 S. Carlton Avenue – Stay Fur Fun, LLC, be passed.
City Manager Dzugan stated at the November 4 City Council meeting the City Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting a special use permit to allow the operation of a kennel at 300 S. Carlton Avenue. He indicated the ordinance contains a condition that a 6-foot white vinyl fence be installed to enclose the outdoor play area.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Suess
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Adopt Resolution R-2019-104, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Wheaton Sanitary District and the City of Wheaton for the Northside Interceptor Sewer Project
Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that Resolution R-2019-104, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Wheaton Sanitary District and the City of Wheaton for the Northside Interceptor Sewer Project, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan advised the proposed agreement grants the Wheaton Sanitary District the use and easement rights to specific City streets for the construction of the new northside interceptor. He stated permit fees for this project will be waived because of the benefits the new interceptor will provide for the City.
In response to questions from Councilwoman Fitch, Director Redman stated the impacted streets are shown on the plan included with the agenda item, the work done will be similar to what is done during the City’s road rehabilitation program, and the City will oversee the project but will not control the construction or the construction schedule as that will be done by the sanitary district.
Mr. Matt Larson, Executive Director of the Wheaton Sanitary District, stated the project will be a multi- year project. He stated they are seeking State funding for the project and hope to go out to bid around July of next year, with construction beginning in segments later in 2020. In response to Mayor Suess, Mr. Larson stated work will probably start closest to the district facilities and proceed out from there.
In response to Councilman Barbier, Mr. Larson stated they will work closely with the City and provide more information when they have a definite schedule.
In response to Councilwoman Robbins, Mr. Larson stated they anticipate this to be a three-year project with construction and restoration being completed in each segment before they move on to the next segment.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
8. Receive Planning & Zoning Board Report Re: ZA #19-19/Special Use Permit/211 W. Roosevelt Road/AJG Properties, LLC
Councilman Rutledge moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the Planning & Zoning Board Report Re: ZA #19-19/Special Use Permit/211 W. Roosevelt Road/AJG Properties, LLC, be received.
City Manager Dzugan stated the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved a special use permit for a parking lot at 211 W. Roosevelt Road at their meeting on November 12, 2019. He indicated the proposed parking lot is within 300 feet of the existing office building at 225 W. Roosevelt Road that will use the parking lot.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
In response to Councilwoman Bray-Parker, Director Kozik confirmed the subject property is a vacant lot as the structure has been demolished. Director Redman stated the property owner will be required to comply with the City’s stormwater regulations. He stated the City does not have a cash incentive for the use of permeable pavers, but indicated installation of permeable pavers may reduce costs if the property owner needs to install stormwater retention.
Pass Ordinance No. O-2019-56, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow the Construction, Operation and Maintenance of a Ten Stall Parking Lot to Serve the Existing Business and Professional Office Located at 225 W. Roosevelt Road on Property Commonly Known as 211 W. Roosevelt Road – AJG Properties, LLC
Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that Ordinance No. O-2019-56, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Allow the Construction, Operation and Maintenance of a Ten Stall Parking Lot to Serve the Existing Business and Professional Office Located at 225 W. Roosevelt Road on Property Commonly Known as 211 W. Roosevelt Road – AJG Properties, LLC, be passed.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
9. Adopt Resolution R-2019-105, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 99 with Thomas Engineering Group, LLC for Phase II Engineering Services for Repairs to the Wheaton Avenue Pedestrian Underpass for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $98,642.80
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilman Zaruba seconded that Resolution R-2019-105, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 99 with Thomas Engineering Group, LLC for Phase II Engineering Services for Repairs to the Wheaton Avenue Pedestrian Underpass for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $98,642.80, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan stated the proposed resolution would authorize Phase II engineering services from Thomas Engineering to prepare plans and specifications for repairs to the Wheaton Avenue pedestrian underpass. He stated this work has been included in the 2020 draft budget and the City anticipates bidding wrapping up in May with construction completed by November, although the schedule could change based on when the City receives permits from IDOT.
Councilman Barbier is supportive of the contract with Thomas Engineering as they have done prior work with regard to the underpass.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
10. Council Comment
Councilman Barbier congratulated the WWSHS girls’ volleyball team on their second-place finish at State. He also enjoyed the WWSHS football game.
Mayor Suess stated he, along with Councilwomen Bray-Parker and Robbins attended a Rotary event Saturday night. He expressed his appreciation to Library Director Betsy Adamowski who chaired the event.
Mayor Suess also attended an Veteran’s Day event at Jefferson Early Childhood Center on November 8 and thanked them for inviting him.
Mayor Suess attended a dinner celebrating the B. R. Ryall YMCA’s 100th anniversary and he thanked them for their contributions to the broader communities of Wheaton and Glen Ellyn for the past 100 years.
11. Approval of Warrant
Councilman Rutledge moved and Councilwoman Fitch seconded that Warrant No. 764 in the amount of $3,001,995.08, be approved.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
12. Adjournment
Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch
Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Rutledge
Councilman Zaruba
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
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