City of Wheaton City Council met May 1
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
At 7:00 p.m. the Swearing-ln of Elected Officials commenced with Judge S. Louis Rathje who administered the oath of office to Mayor Philip J. Suess, after which Judge Bonnie Wheaton administered the oath of office to Councilwoman Erica Bray-Parker, followed by Judge Karen Wilson who administered the oath of office to Councilman Bradley Clousing.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Philip J. Suess. Upon roll call, the following were:
Physically Present: Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Absent: None
City Staff Physically Present:
Michael Dzugan, City Manager
John Duguay, Assistant City Manager
Dawn Didier, City Attorney
James Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Development
Robert Lehnhardt, Director of Finance
Holly Schulz, Director of Human Resources
Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering
Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer
Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk
City Staff Electronically Present:
None
2. Presentation
Mayor Suess read and presented a proclamation to Nancy Flannery of the Historic Commission proclaiming May asWheaton Historic Preservation Month. Ms. Flannerythankedthe Mayorand CityCouncil forthe proclamation and stated the Historic Commission offers no cost programs to the public which are listed on the City website. She also highlighted the updated Historic Preservation Month lawn signs that are displayed in lawns throughout Wheaton at designated Wheaton Historic Landmarks.
3. Citizens to be Heard
Conner Grant, 1326 Campbell Ave., spoke on behalf of the Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission. The Commission proposed the addition of a 30" x 36" sign to the signal pole facing Carlton Ave. at the northwest corner ofthe intersection at Carlton Ave. and Roosevelt Rd.
John Patterson, 1849 N. Cherry St., expressed concerns related to the safety of pedestrians and vehicle traffic on his cul-de-sac. Mr. Patterson stated he reached out to Community Unit School District 200, the Wheaton Police Department, and Wheaton City Hall and has not observed of any coordinated efforts to address his concerns.
4. Consent Agenda
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items:
- Approve the minutes of the Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting - April 17, 2023, as submitted.
- Adopt Resolution R-2023-32, A Resolution Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Minutes.
- Adopt Resolution R-2023-33, A Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Audio or Video Recordings ofClosed Session Meetings.
- Approve Applications for Outdoor Special Event Liquor Licenses - Wheaton Park District - Cream of Wheaton, Summer Concert Series, Wheaton Brew and Seltzer Fest and October Fest.
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
5. Approve Reappointments of Appointed Officials
Mayor Suess moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that the reappointments ofthe City Clerk Andrea Rosedale and the City Treasurer Robert Lehnhardt be approved, for 4-year terms.
Mayor Suess administered the Oaths of Office for both City Clerk Andrea Rosedale and City Treasurer Robert Lehnhardt.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
6. Approve Reappointment to City Commissions
Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Brown seconded that Mark Taylor be reappointed to the Local Liquor Commission and Tobacco Commission for 3-year terms through May 1, 2026.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Adopt Resolution R-2023-34, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 373 with Globe Construction, Inc. for Concrete Flatwork for the Annual Sidewalk Replacement Program and Miscellaneous Concrete Work for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $285,000
Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R-2023-34, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 373 with Globe Construction, Inc. for Concrete Flatwork for the Annual Sidewalk Replacement Program and Miscellaneous Concrete Work for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $285,000, be adopted.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
8. Adopt Resolution R-2023-35, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of LED Streetlight Fixtures from TWG Infrastructure Solutions for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $81,060
Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilman Brown seconded that R-2023-35, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of LED Streetlight Fixtures from TWG Infrastructure Solutions for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $81,060, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan stated 66 coach style fixtures will be replaced with LED fixtures. He confirmed staff is examining a grant to cover another $115,000 to replace an additional 100 fixtures. He stated this is a continuation ofthe program that commenced in 2015 to replace high pressure sodium fixtures with more energy efficient LEDs.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
Councilwoman Robbins recused herself at 7:26 p.m. from the discussion and vote on Regular Business Item Number 5, An Ordinance Amending Ordinances E-3508 As Amended Town Square Wheaton - Outdoor Recreation Space due to a potential conflict of interest.
9. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-14, An Ordinance Amending Ordinances E-3508 As Amended Town Square Wheaton - Outdoor Recreation Space
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilman Brown seconded that 0-2023-14, An Ordinance Amending Ordinances E-3508 As Amended Town Square Wheaton - Outdoor Recreation Space, be passed.
City Manager Dzugan stated the request to amend the Town Square Wheaton Planned Unit Development to permit a daycare facility to be located in the former Noodles & Company and Pier One spaces to accommodate a 4-foot-high fence and outdoor recreational areas may be done without a Public hlearing provided the changes are in substantial conformity with the original PUD.
In response to Councilman Weller, City Manager Dzugan confirmed the PUD applies to the entire Town Square Wheaton Development.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilman Weller 1
Nays: None
Absent: Councilwoman Robbins
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
Councilwoman Robbins rejoined the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
10. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-15, An Ordinance Denying Calc Holding LLC's Application for Recapture of Costs for Public Improvements Installed in Connection with the Summit Street Subdivision Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that 0-2023-15, An Ordinance Denying Calc Holding LLC's Application for Recapture of Costs for Public Improvements Installed in Connection with the Summit Street Subdivision, be passed.
City Manager Dzugan stated a Public Hearing took place last week pertaining to an application from CALC Holding, LLC for a recapture agreement. He detailed an ordinance prepared based on that Public hlearing finds the properties at 214 Summit and 203 Blanchard unsuitable for recapture and denies the applicant's request to recapture certain costs related to the installation of public improvements forthe Summit Street Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilwoman Fitch
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
11. Council Comment
Councilwoman Bray-Parker thanked the community for their support. She reflected upon her attendance at the Environmental Improvement Commission's Prairie Path Cleanup and Native Plant Sale events. She stated she is disappointed to learn about the two openings on the Community Relations Commission and hopes the positions are filled soon to support upcoming events. She thanked former Chair, Rachel Bautista for her service and coordination ofvarious programing.
Councilwoman Robbins welcomed Councilman Brad Clousing. She reminded the community that the tents will be installed in the upcoming week.
Councilman Weller welcomed Councilman Brad Clousing and congratulated the Mayor and Councilwoman Bray Parker on their reelection.
Mayor Suess welcomed Councilman Brad Clousing and congratulated Councilwoman Bray-Parker on her reelection. He thanked Father Daniel Hoehn for the evening's invocation and Councilman Barbier for his introductions during the Swearing-in of Elected Officials. He thanked Edison Middle School and Echo Club for their participation in the Arbor Day Event Tree Planting.
12. Approval ofWarrant
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that Warrant No. 847 in the amount of $1,104,940.14, be approved.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
13. Adjournment
Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes:
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Councilman Brown
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
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