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City of Wheaton City Council met Oct. 7

Here are the minute provided by the council:

MAYOR PHILIP J/ SUESS

COUNCILMAN MICI—IAEL BARBIER l COUNCILWOMAN ERICA BRAY-PARKER I COUNCILMAN SCOTT BROWN COUNCILMAN BRADLEY CLOUSING I COUNCILWOMAN LYNN ROBBINS ] COUNCILMAN SCOTT WELLER

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting 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

Councilman Weller

Councilman Barbier

Councilman Brown

Electronically Present: Councilwoman Robbins

Absent: Councilwoman Bray—Parker

Mayor Suess announced the City Clerk had received notice from Councilwoman Robbins to attend the meeting electronically in accordance with Wheaton City Code Section 2-42. No objections were received, and Mayor Suess confirmed authorization to allow Councilwoman Robbins to attend and participate electronically.

City Staff Physically

Present: Michael Dzugan, City Manager

Dawn Didier, City Attorney

Jim Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Development

Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering

Robert R. Lehnhardt, Director of Finance/Treasurer

Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer

Al McMillen, Water Superintendent

Carly Johns, Administrative Assistant

City Staff Electronically

Present: None

2. Citizens to be Heard

Erica Nelson, 1734 Kay Rd., expressed gratitude to the Mayor and City Council for consideration of an appointment to the Community Relations Commission.

Elizabeth Krecisz, 105 E. Thompson Dr., expressed gratitude to the Mayor and City Council for consideration of her appointment to the Historic Commission.

3. Consent Agenda

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

1. Approve the minutes of Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting — September 23, 2024, as submitted.

2. Adopt Resoiution R-2024-84, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 487 with BP Construction and Remodelers inc. for City Hall North Entrance Sidewaik and Accessible Ramp improvements for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $36,960 and a 5% Contingency.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Councilman Barbier

Councilman Brown

MayorSuess

Councilman Clousing

Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller

Nays: None

Absent: Councilwoman Bray—Parker

Motion Carried Unanimously

4. Approve Appointments to City Commissions

Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that Andrew McGady be appointed to the Community Relations Commission, Christine Denz and Victoria lsikman be appointed to the Fine & Cultural Arts Commission and Debra Corwin, Elizabeth Krecisz and Jackson Metcalf be appointed to the Historic Commission for three-year terms through October 7, 2027.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Mayor Suess

Councilman Clousing

Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller

Councilman Barbier

Councilman Brown

Nays: None

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Motion Carried Unanimously

5. Receive Planning & Zoning Board Report Re: ZA #24-12/ Lot Width Variation/ 911 N. Wheaton Avenue/ Bredehoeft Builders, Inc.

Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Brown seconded that Planning & Zoning Board Report Re: ZA #24-12/ Lot Width Variation/ 911 N. Wheaton Avenue/ Bredehoeft Builders, lnc., be received.

City Manager Dzugan stated the Planning & Zoning Board recommends the approval of a lot width variation to allow construction of a two—story addition to an existing residential structure. He noted the lot width requested is 44.6 feet versus the required 50 feet which was previously granted but had lapsed due to time.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Councilman Weller

Councilman Barbier

Councilman Brown

Mayor Suess

Councilman Clousing

Councilwoman Robbins

Nays: None

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Motion Carried Unanimously

Pass Ordinance 0-2024-26, An Ordinance Granting a Lot Width Variation on a Certain Piece of Property Commonly Known as 911 N. Wheaton Avenue — Bredehoeft Builders, Inc.

Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Weller seconded that 0-2024-26, An Ordinance Granting a Lot Width Variation on a Certain Piece of Property Commonly Known as 911 N. Wheaton Avenue — Bredehoeft Builders, lnc., be passed.

Roil Call Vote:

Ayes: Councilman Brown

Mayor Suess

Councilman Ciousing

Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller

Councilman Barbier

Nays: None

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Motion Carried Unanimously

6. Adopt Resolution R-2024-85, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 492 with Western Specialty Contractors for the Manchester Road Water Tower Foundation Repairs for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $103,240 and a 5% Contingency

Councilman Weller moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that R-2024-8S, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 492 with Western Specialty Contractors for the Manchester Road Water Tower Foundation Repairs for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $103,240 and a 5% Contingency, be adopted.

City Manager Dzugan stated two bids were received to repairtwo of twelve outer pier supports in addition to work on the center riser and overflow spillway. He detailed capital reserves in the water fund will provide for the $28,000 amount over budget.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Councilman Weller

Councilman Barbier

Councilman Brown

Mayor Suess

Councilman Clousing

Council woman Robbins

Nays: None

Absent: Councilwoman Bray—Parker

Motion Carried Unanimously

7. Adopt Resolution R-2024-86, A Resolution Authorizing the Binding of Property and Casualty Insurance Coverages for November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025

Councilman Clousing moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that R-2024—86, A Resolution Authorizing the Binding of Property and Casualty insurance Coverages for November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025, be adopted.

City Manager Dzugan stated the resolution authorizes insurance coverages and premiums proposed in the amount of $772,575. He noted the premium and fee increase of 3.8% was reasonable given the current insurance market.

Roil Call Vote:

Ayes: Councilman Clousing

Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weiier

Councilman Barbier

Councilman Brown

Mayor Suess

Nays: None

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Motion Carried Unanimously

8. Adopt Resolution R-2024-87, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 494 with William Murphy for Administrative Consulting Services

Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R-2024-87, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 494 with William Murphy for Administrative Consulting Services, be adopted.

City Manager Dzugan explained that the agreement with William Murphy involves providing services to manage projects and tasks previously overseen by the now-vacant Assistant City Manager position. Councilman Barbier stated William Murphy will be a valuable asset to the City.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Councilman Brown

Mayor Suess

Councilman Clousing

Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller

Councilman Barbier

Nays: None

Absent: Councilman Bray—Parker

Motion Carried Unanimously

9. Adopt Resolution R-2024-88, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Change Order #2 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 $211,861.48

Councilman Barbier moved and Councilman Brown seconded that R-2024—88, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Change Order #2 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 $211,861.48, be adopted.

City Manager Dzugan stated the change order primarily entails costs associated with removing poor pavement base exposed during the repaving process.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Councilman Barbier

Councilman Brown

Mayor Suess

Councilman Clousing

Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller

Nays: None

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Motion Carried Unanimously

10. Council Comment

Mayor Suess recognized the Fine and Cultural Arts Commission for their efforts in coordinating the Lot 3 downtown mural near the pavilion. He reported the mural has received positive feedback since the unveiling on Saturday, October 5th.

11. Approval of Warrant

Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that Warrant No. 881 in the amount of $3,803,278.59 be approved.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Councilman Barbier

Councilman Brown

Mayor Suess

Councilman Clousing

Councilwoman Robbins

Councilman Weller

Nays: None

Absent: Councilwoman Bray-Parker

Motion Carried Unanimously

12. Adjournment

Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Brown seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Councilman Robbins

Councilman Weller

Counciiman Barbier

Councilman Brown

Mayor Suess

Councilman Clousing

Nays: None

Absent: Councilman Bray-Parker

Motion Carried Unanimously

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