City Council Meetings

WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS MONDAY, JULY 3, 2017 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 Gresk. Upon roll call, the following were: Physically Present: Mayor Michael J. Gresk Councilman Michael Barbier Councilman John Prendiville Councilman John Rutledge Councilman Phil Suess Absent: Councilwoman Suzanne Fitch Councilman Todd Scalzo City Staff Present: Michael G. Dzugan, City Manager James Knippen, City Attorney Paul G. Redman, Director of Engineering James P. Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Dev. Holly A. Schulz, Director of Human Resources Sharon Barrett-Hagen, City Clerk 2. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Rutledge moved and Councilman Suess seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items: 1. Approve the Minutes of the June 19, 2017 regular Wheaton City Council Meeting, as submitted. 2. Approve Request and Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit to St. Michael Catholic Church – Parish Picnic. 3. Adopt Resolution R-58-17, A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Surplus Property (PD). 4. Approve a 3% Increase to the City Manager’s Compensation for the 2017-18 Fiscal Year. Roll Call Vote on Consent Agenda Ayes: Councilman Rutledge Councilman Suess Councilman Barbier Councilman Prendiville Mayor Gresk Nays: None Absent: Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Scalzo Motion Carried Unanimously Council Proceedings July 3, 2017/ Page 2 4. APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Mayor Gresk moved and Councilman Prendiville seconded that Leslie Day be appointed to the Community Relations Commission for a three-year term and Ryan Kipfer be appointed to the Library Board, for a two- year term, fulfilling Barb Wonser’s remaining term. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Gresk Councilman Rutledge Councilman Suess Councilman Barbier Councilman Prendiville Nays: None Absent: Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Scalzo Motion Carried Unanimously 5. ADOPT RESOLUTION R-59-17, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WHEATON AND WHEATON PATROL CHAPTER #699 METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE Councilman Suess moved and Councilman Rutledge seconded that Resolution R-59-17, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Between the City of Wheaton and Wheaton Patrol Chapter #699 Metropolitan Alliance of Police, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated the Director of Human Resources has recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the execution of a three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Chapter #699, which represents Wheaton police officers. He expressed his appreciation to Director of Human Resources Schulz and the police officer negotiation team for working cooperatively on this agreement. City Manager Dzugan recommended adoption of the resolution as submitted. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Suess Councilman Barbier Councilman Prendiville Mayor Gresk Councilman Rutledge Nays: None Absent: Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Scalzo Motion Carried Unanimously 6. ADOPT RESOLUTION R-60-17, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RJN GROUP, INC. FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM STUDIES FOR BASINS 3 AND 4 Councilman Prendiville moved and Councilman Suess seconded that Resolution R-60-17, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with RJN Group, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer System Studies for Basins 3 and 4, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated the Procurement Officer has recommended the City enter into an agreement with RJN Group, Inc. in the amount of $152,320 for sanitary sewer analysis evaluation to reduce basement Council Proceedings July 3, 2017/ Page 3 backups and overflows in Sanitary Basins 3 and 4. He indicated this project was discussed at the January 23, 2017 Planning Session as part of the City’s efforts to develop the most cost-effective solution to achieve no sanitary sewer backups after a 10-year rain event. City Manager Dzugan recommended adoption of the resolution as presented. In response to Councilman Suess, Director of Engineering Redman stated he expects the analysis to be completed later this year and anticipates work to begin on this project in the next fiscal year. City Manager Dzugan stated the City is taking a multi-faceted approach to resolve two issues – sanitary sewer backups in basements and overflows. He indicated different techniques may possibly be used to address these two areas of concern. In response to Councilman Prendiville, City Manager Dzugan stated different options and costs will be reviewed after the analysis is completed. Director of Engineering Redman advised that some options may incorporate existing programs which may be expanded for individual homeowners experiencing backups in their homes. He believes the City would be able to assist individual homeowners while continuing to work on long-term solutions. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Prendiville Mayor Gresk Councilman Rutledge Councilman Suess Councilman Barbier Nays: None Absent: Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Scalzo Motion Carried Unanimously 7. ADOPT RESOLUTION R-61-17, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN THE WHEATON BIKEWAY SIGNAGE PLAN Councilman Rutledge moved and Councilman Prendiville seconded that Resolution R-61-17, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Local Public Agency Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Federal Participation in the Wheaton Bikeway Signage Plan, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated the resolution before the Council would enable the City to receive a grant for bikeway signage which would cover 80% of the cost, not to exceed $144,160, for implementing the signage plan. He stated the 2017/18 budget includes the City’s estimated share of $36,040 and recommended adoption of the resolution as presented. In response to Councilman Rutledge, Director of Engineering Redman stated the State will administer the contract and the disbursement of funds. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Rutledge Councilman Suess Councilman Barbier Councilman Prendiville Mayor Gresk Council Proceedings July 3, 2017/ Page 4 Nays: None Absent: Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Scalzo Motion Carried Unanimously 8. COUNCIL COMMENT None. 9. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Councilman Suess moved and Councilman Rutledge seconded that Warrant No. 707 in the amount of $1,401,515.62 be approved. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Suess Councilman Barbier Councilman Prendiville Mayor Gresk Councilman Rutledge Nays: None Absent: Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Scalzo Motion Carried Unanimously 10. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Rutledge moved and Councilman Prendiville seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:09 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Suess Councilman Barbier Councilman Prendiville Mayor Gresk Councilman Rutledge Nays: None Absent: Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Scalzo Motion Carried Unanimously Respectfully submitted, Sharon Barrett-Hagen City Clerk