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City of Wheaton City Council met June 3

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 7:01 p.m. by City Clerk Andrea Rosedale. Upon roll call, the following were: 

Physically Present: Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Councilman Barbier 

Absent: MayorSuess 

Councilwoman Bray-Parker 

Councilman Brown 

City Staff Physically 

Present: Michael Dzugan, City Manager 

John Duguay, Assistant City Manager 

Dawn Didier, CityAttorney 

Pat Keegan, Director of Information Technology 

Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering 

Susan Bishel, Public Relations Coordinator 

Andrea Rosedale, CityClerk 

City Staff Electronically 

Present: None 

2. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem 

Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that Councilman Barbier be appointed Mayor Pro Tem for the evening's meeting. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller 

Councilman Barbier 

Councilman Clousing 

Nays: None 

Absent: Mayor Suess 

Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown 

Motion Carried Unanimously

3. Presentation 

Mayor Pro Tem Barbier read and presented a proclamation declaring June 3, 2024, as "Wheaton Co-Op Boys Gymnastics State Championship Day" to Coach Greg Gebhardt and the Wheaton Co-Op Boys Gymnastics Team. Coach Gebhardt expressed his gratitude to the City Council for recognizing the team's achievements. 

4. Citizens to be Heard 

Paula Smith, ON236 Woodland Dr., voiced her opposition to the Wheaton Park District's application for a new parking lot at Cosley Zoo. 

Jeff Westergaard, 742 Ralph Ct., voiced his opposition to the Wheaton Park District's application for a new parking lot at Cosley Zoo. 

John Patterson, 1849 N. Cherry St., voiced his opposition to the Wheaton Park District's application for a new parking lot at Cosley Zoo. 

Chuck Smith, ON236 Woodland Dr., voiced his opposition to the Wheaton Park District's application for a new parking lot at Cosley Zoo. 

Joan Wegrzyn, 218 W. Forest Ave., voiced her opposition to the Wheaton Park District's application for a new parking lot at Cosley Zoo. 

Angela Stephenson, 1300 Champion Forest Ct., voiced her opposition to the Wheaton Park District's application for a new parking lot at Cosley Zoo. 

Kevin Needham, 1311 N. Carlton Ave., voiced his opposition to the Wheaton Park District's application for a new parking lot at Cosley Zoo. 

Tom Knight, 795 W. Hawthorne Blvd., voiced his opposition to the Wheaton Park District's application for a new parking lot at Cosley Zoo. 

Bill Nieman, 1644 Wadsworth Rd., a member of the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission, reported that on April 17, 2024, the commission unanimously voted to recommend an addition to the City's webpage for residents and businesses to request bicycle racks. He stated the initiative aims to identify areas needing bike racks. He noted that since the 2011 Wheaton Bicycle Plan, over 200 bicycle racks have been installed, primarily in downtown Wheaton. He also highlighted the plan recommended a section on the website be added to allow residents and business to request bicycle parking. 

5. Consent Agenda 

Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda item: 

1. Approve the minutes of Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting - May 20, 2024, as submitted. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins 

Councilman Weller 

Mayor Pro Tem Barbier 

Councilman Clousing 

Nays: None 

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker 

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Motion Carried Unanimously 

6. Approve Reappointment to City Board 

Mayor Pro Tem Barbier moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that Susan Haines be reappointed to the Board of Fire and Police Commission for a three-year term through June 3, 2027. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Barbier

Councilman Clousing

Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller 

Nays: None 

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker 

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Motion Carried Unanimously 

7. Adopt Resolution R-2024-48, A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Licenses 

Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R-2024-48, A Resolution Authorizingthe Issuance ofSolid Waste Collection and Disposal Licenses, be adopted. 

City Manager Dzugan reported 4 companies submitted applications for solid waste collection and disposal licenses to serve commercial and multifamily residential properties. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller 

Mayor Pro Tem Barbier

Councilman Clousing 

Nays: None 

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Motion Carried Unanimously

8. Adopt Resolution R-2024-49, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 465 with Lakeshore Recycling Systems for Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Service for a Five-Year Term 

Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that R-2024-49, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 465 with Lakeshore Recycling Systems for Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Service for a Five-Year Term, be adopted. 

City Manager Dzugan stated staff developed a Request for Proposals (RFP) for residential solid waste and recycling services, as the City has been with Lakeshore Recycling Services (LRS) for the past eight years. hle detailed that two proposals incorporating radio frequency identification (RFID) chip technology were received —onefrom Lakeshore Recycling Services and the other from Flood Brothers. Additionally, Groot proposed an alternativesubscription plan program. 

Assistant City Manager Duguay reviewed staff findings and recommendations regarding the RFP. He detailed the past Councils and the Environmental Improvement Commission have supported trash collection programs where you pay based on collection versus a base monthly fee. He noted the current program uses RFID to track the number of tips to invoice residents accordingly. hle stated the average resident pays $13.58 monthly and the proposed contract will raise the average cost to $15.21 monthly. 

John Patterson, 1849 N. Cherry St., stated he appreciates the composting option offered by LRS. 

Bill Kenny, Municipal Manager for LRS thanked the City Council for the opportunity to extend the contract for an additional 5 years and continue their partnership in the Wheaton community. 

In response to Councilman Weller, Assistant City Manager Duguay stated that the second RFID proposal from Flood Brothers was higherthan LRS. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilman Weller Mayor

Pro Tem Barbier

Councilman Clousing

Councilwoman Robbins 

Nays: None 

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker 

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Motion Carried Unanimously 

9. Adopt Resolution R-2024-50, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Change Order #1 to Agreement No. 459 with R.W. Dunteman Company for Additional Services for the 2024 Road, Sewer, and Water Rehabilitation Program for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $48,136.34 Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R-2024-50, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Change Order #1 to Agreement No. 459 with R.W. Dunteman Company for Additional Services for the 2024 Road, Sewer, and Water Rehabilitation Program for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $48,136.34, be adopted.

City Manager Dzugan reported the change order for the Road, Sewer and Water Rehabilitation Program increases the scope of work by adding additional segments of road on Plamondon to connect with segments of work planned by Milton Township. 

In response to Councilman Weller, City Manager Dzugan stated Milton Township will use the same contractor, therefore allowing paving straight through without joints. 

Rolt Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller

Mayor Pro Tem Barbier

Councilman Clousing 

Nays: None 

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker 

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Motion Carried Unanimously 

10. Adopt Resolution R-2024-51, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution ofthe FMV Lease Agreement and Amendment #1 with Toshiba Financial Services for the Lease of Eleven (11) Multifunction Printers for a Five (5) Year Term and a Total Amount Not to Exceed $75,360 

Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that R-2024-51, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution ofthe FMV Lease Agreement and Amendment #1 with Toshiba Financial Services for the Lease of Eleven (11) Multifunction Printers for a Five (5) Year Term and a Total Amount Not to Exceed $75,360, be adopted. 

City Manager Dzugan stated eight proposals were received for leasing 11 multifunctional printers/copiers. He highlighted the selected proposal is approximately $4,000 under the 2024 budget. hle noted the next agenda item pertains to the maintenance of the 11 multifunction printers. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilman Weller 

Mayor Pro Tem Barbier

Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins 

Nays: None 

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Motion Carried Unanimously 

11. Adopt Resolution R-2024-52, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of AIMS Maintenance Agreement No. MAS-5.0.0 and Amendment #1 with Toshiba Business Solutions for the Maintenance of Eleven (11) Multifunction Printers for a Five (5) Year Term and a Total Amount Not to Exceed $54,898.62

Councilman Clousing moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R-2024-52, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution ofAIMS Maintenance Agreement No. MAS-5.0.0 and Amendmentttl with Toshiba Business Solutions for the Maintenance of Eleven (11) Multifunction Printers for a Five (5) Year Term and a Total Amount Notto Exceed $54,898.62, be adopted. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilman Clousing 

Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller 

Mayor Pro Tem Barbier 

Nays: None 

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Motion Carried Unanimouslv 

12. Council Comment 

Councilman Weller wished his wife a happy 13th wedding anniversary. 

Councilwoman Robbins reflected upon the well-attended Cream of Wheaton and thanked the Wheaton Park District, Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton Fire Department, Wheaton Police Department and CERT team for their collaboration on a successful event. 

Councilman Clousing noted the weekend festivities in downtown Wheaton including the Cream of Wheaton and the public's enjoyment of new improvements. 

Mayor Pro Tem Barbier thanked everyone who was involved in the planning of the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony at St. Mike's Cemetery. 

13. Approval of Warrant 

Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that Warrant No. 873 in the amount of $2,047,775.16, be approved. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller 

Mayor Pro Tem Barbier

Councilman Clousing 

Nays: None 

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Councilman Brown 

Mayor Suess 

Motion Carried Unanimously

14. Adjournment 

Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:18 p.m. 

Roll Call Vote: 

Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller 

Mayor Pro Tem Barbier

Councilman Clousing 

Nays: None 

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Councilman Brown

Mayor Suess 

Motion Carried Unanimously

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