City Council Meetings
Regular MeetingWheaton, IL · May 2, 2016
Minutes
WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016
WHEATON CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 303 W. WESLEY ST., WHEATON, IL
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Michael J. Gresk.
Upon roll call, the following were:
Physically Present: Mayor Michael J. Gresk
Councilwoman Suzanne Fitch
Councilman John Prendiville
Councilman John Rutledge
Councilman Thor Saline
Councilman Todd Scalzo
Councilman Phil Suess
Absent: None
City Staff Present: Michael G. Dzugan, City Manager
John M. Duguay, Assistant City Manager
James Knippen, City Attorney
Paul G. Redman, Director of Engineering
James P. Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Dev.
Vincent G. Laoang, Director of Public Works
James Volpe, Police Chief
Sharon Barrett-Hagen, City Clerk
2. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Gresk presented Certificates of Excellence to the following 2016 National Merit Finalists: Allison
Krull (Wheaton North High School student) and Myung Suh (Wheaton Warrenville South High School
student).
Mayor Gresk read and presented a proclamation proclaiming the month of May as “Wheaton Historic
Preservation Month” to Nancy Flannery of the Historic Commission. Ms. Flannery thanked the Mayor and
City Council for their support and encouraged everyone to learn about Wheaton’s history through the
various activities taking place in May.
3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Suess moved and Councilman Rutledge seconded that the following action be taken on the
Consent Agenda items:
1. Approve the Minutes of the April 18, 2016 regular Wheaton City Council Meeting, as submitted.
2. Adopt Resolution R-15-16, A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Surplus Property
(Police Department).
3. Receive the Procurement Officer’s Recommendation and Award a Two Year Bid for Street Light
Replacement Parts to Evergreen Supply Company in the total amount of $58,021.
4. Adopt Resolution R-16-16, A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Surplus Property
(Administration).
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5. Approve Requests and Authorize the Issuance of Special Event Permits to Downtown Wheaton
Association – Franklin Middle School Art Walk and NEXT Yoga – NEXT Yoga Wellness Event.
6. Receive the Procurement Officer’s Recommendation and Award Bid for Aggregate to Nagel
Trucking in the amount of $37,900.45
7. Receive the Procurement Officer’s Recommendation and Award Bid for Bulk Rock Salt to
Compass Materials in the amount of $56.35/ton.
8. Receive the Procurement Officer’s Recommendation and Award Bid for Fire Prevention and
Suppression; Inspection and Service Option: Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Service to Affiliated
Customer Service in a total amount $5,730.
9. Adopt Resolution R-17-16, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Certain Construction, Use,
and Indemnification Agreement (1000 East Forest Avenue).
Roll Call Vote on Consent Agenda:
Ayes: Councilman Suess
Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Prendiville
Councilman Rutledge
Mayor Gresk
Councilman Saline
Councilman Scalzo
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
5. ADOPT RESOLUTION R-18-16, A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
FOR THE CITY OF WHEATON - 2016
Councilman Prendiville moved and Councilman Saline seconded that Resolution R-18-16, A Resolution
Identifying Strategic Priorities for the City of Wheaton – 2016, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan stated the resolution before the Council would approve the three Strategic Priorities
last discussed by the City Council at the April 11 Planning Session. He identified the Strategic Priorities as
being Financial Stability, Quality Infrastructure and Efficient and Effective Services and recommended
approval of the resolution as submitted.
Councilwoman Fitch asked for a definition of the stakeholders. City Manager Dzugan stated the City
Council is the major stakeholder who will request and receive feedback from Wheaton residents.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Prendiville
Councilman Rutledge
Mayor Gresk
Councilman Saline
Councilman Scalzo
Councilman Suess
Councilwoman Fitch
Nays: None
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Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
6. RECEIVE THE PROCUREMENT OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVE A SIX
MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR DUI PROSECUTION SERVICES WITH MOORE & DI
GIOVANNI IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000
Councilman Scalzo moved and Councilman Prendiville seconded that a six month contract extension for
DUI prosecution services with Moore & DiGiovanni in the amount of $25,000, be approved.
City Manager Dzugan stated the six month extension will provide staff with additional time to finalize a
Request for Proposal (RFP) for DUI prosecution services. He recommended approval of the contract
extension as proposed.
In response to Councilman Saline, City Manager Dzugan stated that staff is satisfied with the services
currently being provided.
Councilman Rutledge asked what an electronic search warrant review consists of. Police Chief Volpe
explained that electronic search warrants allow police officers to obtain a search warrant from a judge via
electronic means rather than in person. He indicated the State’s Attorney is the only entity that currently
can use this technology but anticipates use of this technology to be part of the RFP.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Scalzo
Councilman Suess
Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Prendiville
Councilman Rutledge
Mayor Gresk
Councilman Saline
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
7. COUNCIL COMMENT
Councilman Prendiville congratulated City Manager Dzugan and Assistant City Manager Duguay on their
new positions.
8. APPROVAL OF WARRANT
Councilman Suess moved and Councilman Scalzo seconded that Warrant No. 679 in the amount of
$1,177,801.69 be approved.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Suess
Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Prendiville
Councilman Rutledge
Mayor Gresk
Councilman Saline
Councilman Scalzo
Nays: None
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Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
9. ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Scalzo moved and Councilman Rutledge seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council
Meeting be adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Scalzo
Councilman Suess
Councilwoman Fitch
Councilman Prendiville
Councilman Rutledge
Mayor Gresk
Councilman Saline
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried Unanimously
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Barrett-Hagen
City Clerk