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WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS MAYORPHILIPJ.SUESS COUNCILMAN MICHAEL BARBIER | COUNCILWOMAN ERICA BRAY-PARKER | COUNCILMAN SCOTT BROWN COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNE FITCH | COUNCILWOMAN LYNN ROBBINS | COUNCILMAN SCOTT WELLER r WHEATON CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 303 W WESLEY STREET, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187 Monday, April 3, 2023 1. CalltoOrderand RollCall 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: MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch 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 Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineerin^ Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk CityStaffElectronically Present: None 2. Presentation Mayor Suess read and presented a Proclamation to Cathy Coleman of the Environmental Improvement Commission proclaiming Earth Year 2023 in Wheaton. Ms. Coleman thanked the Mayor and City Council and highlighted the Recycling Extravaganza's success last weekend. She reminded citizens of upcoming Environmental Improvement Commission events including Arbor Day, Native Plant Sale and the Prairie PathClean Up. 3. Citizensto be Heard Mr. Stephen Fixler, 1102 E. Willow Ave., invited the Council and Citizens to attend the DuPage Veterans Foundation 2023 Fundraiser benefiting Honor Flight Chicago. Mr. Fixler stated the event on May 6, 2023 at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. will be hosted at the DuPage County Fairgrounds and will feature music, a silent auction, memorabilia, pinning ceremony and lunch from Hawthorn Barbeque and Addante's. Ms. Shawna Martell, 303 Brookside Cr., expressed concern regarding the Mayor's comments concerning a Wheaton resident at the March 6, 2023 City Council meeting. L Ms. Olivia Doering, 1937 Brentwood Lane East, asked City Council to consider an ordinance or permit to allow chicken and hen-keeping in the City. Ms. Doering attended the meeting with two other residents in WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, April 3, 2023 support of chickens as well as her neighbor, Molly, who attended electronically and spoke in support of hen-keeping in Wheaton. r 4. Consent Agenda Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items: 1. Approve the minutes of the Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting - March 20, 2023, as submitted. 2. Adopt Resolution R-2023-24, A Resolution Accepting the As-Constructed Underground and Above Ground Public Improvements for Summit Street Subdivision. 3. Approve Bond Waiver and Issuance of Raffle License to Jefferson Early Childhood Center PTA. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 5. Approve Reappointments to City Commission Mayor Suess moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that William Nieman and Rita Nathanson be reappointed to the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission for 3-year terms through April 3, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 6. Adopt Resolution R-2023-25, A Resolution for the Improvement Under the lllinois Highway Code (2023 Road, Sewer, and Water Rehabilitation Program) 2 WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, April 3, 2023 Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Brown seconded that R-2023-26, A Resolution for the Improvement Underthe lllinois Highway Code (2023 Road, Sewer, and Water Rehabilitation Program), be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated the resolution authorizes use of Motor Fuel Tax revenues received from the State to fund a portion ofthe City's annual Road, Sewer and Water Rehabilitation Program. He confirmed Council approved a contract for the program at $3.7M at the last Council meeting. He detailed the Motor Fuel Tax is based upon a capital distribution from the State of lllinois. He highlighted the 2023 budget estimates a Motor Fuel Tax Revenue amount of $2.3M which is approximately $1M less than the past few years due to the conclusion of the Rebuild lllinois Program which the City received $3.5M from over the pastthreeyears. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilwoman Fitch Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 7. Adopt Resolution R-2023-26, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Structural Support Beams for the Creekside Bridge Replacement Project from Valmont, Inc. Through Its Authorized Dealer TWG Infrastructure Solutions for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $174,183 Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Barbierseconded that R-2023-26, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase ofStructural Support Beams for the Creekside Bridge Replacement Project from Valmont, Inc. Through Its Authorized Dealer TWG Infrastructure Solutions for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $174,183, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated the memorandum from the Senior Project Engineer details the City's approach andjustification forearly purchaseofmaterial dueto long leadtimesand the uniquenessofthe support structure which will eliminate the support piles which have led to past blockages. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday,April3, 2023 Nays: Absent: None None r Motion Carried Unanimously 8. Council Comment Councilman Barbier reminded citizens to vote on April 4, 2023. Councilwoman Bray-Parker reflected upon her attendance at the well-attended Recycling Extravaganza hosted by the Environmental Improvement Commission on Saturday, April 1 and highlighted the number of items recycled was amazing. She reminded citizens of the upcoming Electronics drop off on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Councilman Brown reminded citizens that the iconic French Market begins on Saturday, April 8, 2023. hle encouraged citizens to participate and be supportive and not divisive of all participants on election day. Councilwoman Robbins encouraged citizens to vote at tomorrow's election and wished good luck to all candidates. She reflected upon the lowa Hawkeye women's basketball final four participation in their first ever final four championship game. 9. Approval of Warrant Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that Warrant No. 845 in the amount of $1,446,071.45, be approved. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 10. Adjournment Councilman Bariber moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:21 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilwoman Fitch 1  WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, April 3, 2023 r Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously Respectfully submitted, ^,. ? Andrea Rosedale City Clerk Submitted for Approval: April 17, 2023 L 1