City Council Meetings

WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS MAYORPHILIPJ.SUESS 'l^j COUNCILMAN MICHAEL BARBIER COUNCILWOMAN | ERICA BRAY-PARKER | COUNCILMAN SCOTT BROWN r COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNE FITCH | COUNCILWOMAN LYNN ROBBINS I COUNCILMAN SCOTT WELLER WHEATON CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 303 W WESLEY STREET, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187 Monday,April 17, 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: Mayor Suess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Absent: None CityStaffPhysically Present: Michael Dzugan, City Manager John Duguay, Assistant City Manager Dawn Didier, CityAttorney James Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Development Holly Schulz, Director of Human Resources Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering Jason Ackerlund, Forestry Superintendent Kinga Konkel, Assistant Director of Information Technology Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk City Staff Electronically Present: Samuel Webb, Fleet Superintendent 2. Presentation Mayor Suess read and presented a Proclamation to Councilwoman Suzanne Fitch in recognition of her service, commitment and dedication to the City of Wheaton. Councilwoman Fitch thanked past and present councilmembers, mayors, City staff and her family. She highlighted public service to City constituents and overseeing economic growth as the most rewarding aspects during her eight years of service. Mayor Suess read and presented a Proclamation to Cathy Coleman of the Environmental Improvement Commission proclaiming Arbor Day 2023 in Wheaton. Ms. Coleman thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support and expressed appreciation to the Forestry Department and District 200 schools for their participation in the Arbor Day events. ^ WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday,April 3, 2023 3. Citizensto be Heard Gary Tonn, 1310 Champion Forest Court, spoke on behalf of himself in addition to residents from 1310 to 1390 even numbered homes on Champion Forest Court in relation to a failed stormwater design resulting r from homes built on Woodland Court in the Woodland Oaks subdivision of DuPage County. Mr. Tonn asked for the City's help and support of Champion Forest Court residents. Luna Ferrari, 1727 Stoddard, thanked the Mayor and City Council for their time and service. She expressed concern related to the proposed installation of sidewalks near her property relating to drainage and lighting. Wesley Ferrari, 1727 Stoddard, expressed concern related to the proposed installation of sidewalks. He believes the installation of sidewalks would introduce unsafe conditions and drainage issues. Allison Orr, Executive Director of the Downtown Wheaton Association, presented an Economic Development update to the Mayor and City Council. She highlighted ongoing initiatives in addition to an overview of upcoming new businesses in the Central Business District. 4. Consent Agenda Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items: 1. ApprovetheminutesoftheWheatonCityCouncil Regular Meeting-April 3, 2023, as submitted. 2. Approve Bond Waiver and Issuance of Raffle License to Washington School PTA. 3. Adopt Resolution R-2023-27, A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Surplus Property (PW). 4. Approve Applications for Outdoor Special Event Liquor Licenses - Downtown Wheaton Association -Taco and Margarita Festival and Downtown Wheaton Craft Crawl. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 5. Approve Appointment to City Commission Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Brown seconded that Brian Malone be appointed to the 1 Environmental Improvement Commission for a 3-year term through April 17, 2026. 2 WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday,April 3,2023 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Suess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 6. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-13, An Ordinance Amending the Pay Schedules for Officers, Assistants and Employees ofthe City ofWheaton, lllinois Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilwoman Fitch seconded that 0-2023-13, An Ordinance Amending the Pay Schedules for Officers, Assistants and Employees of the City of Wheaton, lllinois, be passed. City Manager Dzugan highlighted amended pay schedules are suggested in large part to keep pay scales competitive in a year that has seen significant increases in the wage market. Director Schulz recommended a 3% range adjustment to the pay scales for the 2023 year along with step movement for G-scale employees and a 0-5% merit pool for Managerial employees and Department Heads based on a 5.1% ECI increase, a 6% CPI-U increase, and the 3.13% average cost of living increase for surrounding communities in addition to increases negotiated into Collective Bargaining Agreements. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 7. Adopt Resolution R-2023-28, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two (2) 2024 Freightliner Chassis from Trans Chicago Truck Group Through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $199,506 Councilman Brown moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that R-2023-28, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two (2) 2024 Freightliner Chassis from Trans Chicago Truck Group Through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $199,506, be adopted. 3 WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday,April3, 2023 City Manager Dzugan stated the next two agenda items relate to the replacement of two 10-year-old r trucks used by the Public Works Street Division for activities that include snow plowing. He stated the cost to replace the trucks and equipment is 11% higher from estimates received in 2022 due to inflation and supply chain impact. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 8. Adopt Resolution R-2023-29, A Resolution Authorizingthe Purchase ofTwo (2) Dump Bodies from Henderson Products Through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $371,888 Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that R-2023-29, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two (2) Dump Bodies from Henderson Products Through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $371,888, be adopted. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 9. Adopt Resolution R-2023-30, A Resolution Approving the Amended Bylaws of the Wheaton Public Library Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that R-2023-30, A Resolution Approving the Amended Bylaws of the Wheaton Public Library, be adopted. CityManagerDzuganstatedthe requirement ofSection 2-258 ofthe CityofWheaton Code ofOrdinances requiresthatanyboard,commissionorcommitteewhichadopts bylaws must havethosebylaws reviewed ^:: and approved by the City Council. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday,April 3, 2023 Councilwoman Bray-Parker was pleased to read that students from local high schools may be approved by the Board as liaisons without the right to vote as a board member. 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. Adopt Resolution R-2023-31, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 371 with CDW Government LLC. for a Virtual Server Host and Storage Solution for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $159,104.49 Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Brown seconded that R-2023-31, A Resolution Authorizing the ExecutionofAgreement No. 371withCDWGovernment LLC. foraVirtual Server Hostand Storage Solution for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $159,104.49, be adopted. City ManagerDzugan stated three bidswere received forthe replacement ofthe City's virtual server host and storage which supports 42 virtual servers and provides 16.6 terabytes of storage and 754 gigabytes of memory. He confirmed the current system will no longer be supported by the vendor and highlighted the replacement is $8,000 under budget. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 11. Council Comment Councilman Barbier stated he and Councilman Weller refereed the Franklin Dodgeball event which hosted 47 teams from local area police and fire departments. He highlighted the event raises money for charities and Franklin Middle School. He wished Councilwoman Fitch well in her retirement from City Council and highlighted he will miss herthoughtful explanations. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday,April 3,2023 Councilwoman Bray-Parker reflected upon her attendance at the Sikh Community Center's Celebration in honor of the founder of Sikhism and Sikh awareness month. She also reflected on her attendance at the French Market and thanked the past and current council, mayors and staff for their work on the streetscape. Councilwoman Robbins thanked Councilwoman Fitch for her time, help and commitment to help fellow councilmembers and for her dedicated service to the community. Councilman Weller thanked Councilwoman Fitch for her service to the City and reflected upon their service together on the Planning and Zoning Board. He reflected upon his attendance at the Franklin Middle School Dodgeball event. Councilman Brown thanked Councilwoman Fitch for her encouragement that he run for City Council and wished herwell. Mayor Suess thanked Councilwoman Fitch for both her positive contributions to the community and her willingness to get involved over the past 8 years. He extended congratulations to Councilwoman Bray- Parker on her reelection and to Councilman Elect Brad Clousing. He thanked Mr. Hudetz for his involvement in the 2023 election and for his willingness to step forward. Mayor Suess reflected upon his attendance at the lllinois Community Sikh Center event. 12. Approval ofWarrant Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that Warrant No. 846 in the amount of $933,089.27, 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 Unanimously 13. Closed Session: Review of Closed Session Minutes 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and Land Acquisition 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that the Wheaton City Council adjourn to closed session at 8:02 p.m. for the purpose of Review of Closed Session Minutes 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and Land Acquisition 51LCS 120/2(c)(5). Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker s. Councilman Brown  WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday.Apnl 3, 2023 r Mayor Suess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously The City Council returned to the open portion of their meeting at 8:39 p.m. 14. Adjournment Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:39 p.m. Voice Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilwoman Fitch Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously Respectfully submitted, Andrea Rosedale City Clerk Submitted for Approval: May 1, 2023 ^ r 1