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City of Wheaton City Council met April 1

Here are 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 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, CityAttorney 

Robert Lehnhardt, Director of Finance 

Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering 

Al McMillen, Water Superintendent 

Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer 

Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk 

City Staff Electronically 

Present: Nathan Plunkett, Street Superintendent 

2. Citizensto be Heard 

Levi Barnstein asked that a resolution be passed declaring the City as a Second Amendment Sanctuary city. 

Chad Bastewell and Barry Gaul, electronically present speakers displaying graphic visual images and using vulgar hate speech were terminated by the presiding officer for not adhering to public comment policy that requires civility and decorum. 

3. Consent Agenda 

Councilman Barbier moved and Councilman Brown seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda item: 

1. Approve the minutes of Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting - March 18, 2024, as submitted. 

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 

4. Approve Appointments and Reappointments 

Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Brown seconded that Larry Work be appointed to the Commission on Aging, John Dalby be reappointed to the Band Commission, Michelle Dunlap and Laurel Salvador be reappointed to the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission and Robert Young be reappointed to the Environmental Improvement Commission all for three-year terms through April 1, 2027. 

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 

5. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending Section B-3, Miscellaneous Administrative Fees and Section B-5 City Services Fees, Appendix B, Fee Schedule, of the Wheaton City Code 

City Manager Dzugan stated the ordinance amends service fees to reflect current salaries and equipment costs charged for assisting with special events, traffic control and repair costs for damage to city property. He stated since the City's costs change annually, staff recommends the finance director calculate fees annually based upon documents including collective bargaining agreements and vehicle replacement costs. He detailed the annual schedule will be placed on the City website. 

6. Adopt Resolution R-2024-28, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 445 with Plote Construction, Inc. for Asphalt Materials to be Purchased on an as Needed Basis at the Pricing Set Forth in Plote Construction's Cost Proposal 

Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that R-2024-28, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 445 with Plote Construction, Inc. for Asphalt Materials to be Purchased on an as Needed Basis at the Pricing Set Forth in Plote Construction's Cost Proposal, be adopted. 

City Manager Dzugan noted three bids were received for asphalt material which is used for a number of activities performed by the PublicWorks Department. 

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 Unanimously 

7. Adopt Resolution R-2024-29, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 456 with Brandt Excavating, Inc. for the 2024 Lead Service Line Replacement Program for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $433,096 and a 10% Contingency 

Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that R-2024-29, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 456 with Brandt Excavating, Inc. for the 2024 Lead Service Line Replacement Program for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $433,096 and a 10% Contingency, be adopted. 

City Manager Dzugan stated 9 bids were received for the annual private lead service line replacement program for 2024 which estimates 60 private replacements. He detailed the low bid, which is under budget, is significantly less than last year at $775,000 for 64 replacements. 

Councilman Clousing stated he was pleased to see the number of bids received for the project. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilman Weller 

Councilman Barbier 

Councilwoman Bray-Parker 

Councilman Brown 

MayorSuess 

Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Nays: None 

Absent: None 

Motion Carried Unanimously 

8. Council Comment 

Councilwoman Robbins reported the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team was tied at half-time. 

9. Approval ofWarrant 

Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that Warrant No. 869 in the amount of $1,393,870.39, be approved. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilman Barbier

Councilwoman Bray-Parker 

Councilman Brown 

MayorSuess 

Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Nays: None 

Absent: None

Motion Carried Unanimously 

10. Adjournment 

Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Councilman Brown 

Councilman Barbier

Mayor Suess 

Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried Unanimously 

https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04012024-2508