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WHEATON CITY COUNOL PROCEEDINGS MAYORPHILIPJ.SUESS COUNCILMAN MICHAEL BARBIER | COUNCILWOMAN ERICA BRAY.PARKER | COUNCILMAN SCOTT BROWN COUNCILMAN BRADLEY CLOUSING | COUNCILWOMAN LYNN ROBBINS | COUNCILMAN SCOTT WELLER WHEATON CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 303 W WESLEY STREET, WHEATON. ILLINOIS 60187 Monday, December 18, 2023 1. CalltoOrderand Roll Call 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 Councilman Clousing 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, City Attorney James Kozik, Director of Planning and Economic Development Robert Lehnhardt, Director of Finance Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk CityStaffElectronically Present: Nathan Plunkett, Public Works Street Superintendent 2. Citizensto be Heard Chuck Smith, ON236 Woodland Dr., Chairman of Milton Township Seniors & Law Enforcement Together expressed tax and safety concerns for senior citizen residents related to the proposed Cosley Zoo parking lot and expansion. Liz Westergaard, 742 Ralph Ct., expressed communication concerns related to the Wheaton Park District board, administration and Cosley Foundation. She provided the Council a copy of her statement along with copies of letters to the Wheaton Park District board, administration and Cosley Foundation. John Patterson, 1849 N. Cherry St., expressed concerns regarding the Cosley Zoo expansion related to park district taxes, park district communication, and conflict of interest. He asked Council to have an open dialogue with residents to keep Cosley a neighborhood Zoo. L WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, December 18, 2023 3. 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 Wheaton City Council Public Hearings - November 27, 2023 and December 11, 2023 and Regular Meeting - November 20, 2023, as submitted. 2. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-50, An Ordinance Amending the Official Motor Vehicle and Traffic Schedules (Chapter 70) for the City of Wheaton - Cherry Street. 3. Adopt Resolution R-2023-106, A Resolution Approving a Plat of Easement Grant St Francis High School. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 4. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-51, An Ordinance Adopting the City of Wheaton Calendar Year 2024 Budget Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that 0-2023-51, An Ordinance Adopting the City of Wheaton Calendar Year 2024 Budget, be passed. City Manager Dzugan stated the Council held a public hearing December 11, 2023. He expressed gratitude to City staff for their involvement in the preparation and presentation of the draft budget to the Council. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, December 18, 2023 5. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-52, An Ordinance Levying Taxes for General and Special Corporate Purposes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024 and Ending December 31, 2024 for the City of Wheaton, lllinois Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Brown seconded that 0-2023-52, An Ordinance Levying Taxes for General and Special Corporate Purposes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024 and Ending December 31, 2024 for the City of Wheaton, lllinois, be passed. City Manager Dzugan stated truth in taxation public hearings were held on November 27, 2023 for the general purpose and SSA 8 levies. He detailed the next three ordinances had first readings at the December4, 2023 Council meeting. In response to resident John Patterson, 1849 N. Cherry St., City Manager Dzugan confirmed the City of Wheaton has not had a levy increase for the 5 year in a row. Councilwoman Robbins expressed appreciation for the level of detail provided by staff. Mayor Suess credited the Council and City of Wheaton staff for accomplishing more projects than ever before on a $120 million budget with approximately 25% towards capital improvement projects. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 6. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-53, An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1,2024 and Ending December 31, 2024 In and for the City of Wheaton Special Service Area NumberThree Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that 0-2023-53, An Ordinance forthe Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024 and Ending December 31,2024In and for the City of Wheaton Special Service Area Number Three, be passed. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, December 18, 2023 Councilwoman Bray-Parker Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 7. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-54, An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1,2024 and Ending December 31,2024 In and For the City of Wheaton Special Service Area Number Eight Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that 0-2023-54, An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024 and Ending December 31, 2024 In and Forthe City ofWheaton Special Service Area Number Eight, be passed, Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 8. Approve Reappointment to City Commission Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Weller seconded that Dottie Mackie be reappointed to the Band Commission for a three-year term through December 18, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 9. Adopt Resolution R-2023-107, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 429 with Viking Brothers, Inc. for Aggregate Materials to be Purchased on an As Needed Basis at the Price Per Ton Set Forth in Viking Brothers, Inc.'s Cost Proposal WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, December 18, 2023 Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that R-2023-107, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 429 with Viking Brothers, Inc. for Aggregate Materials to be Purchased on an As Needed Basis at the Price PerTon Set Forth in Viking Brothers, Inc.'s Cost Proposal, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated the City received five bids for several types of aggregate materials used for a variety of repairs performed by the City. He detailed based upon history, the quantities listed in the memo would likely be needed for next year. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 10. Adopt Resolution R-2023-108, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Place Condominium Association Relating to Maintenance Responsibilities for the Wheaton Place Garage Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that R-2023-108, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Place Condominium Association Relating to Maintenance Responsibilities for the Wheaton Place Garage, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated due to conflicting language within various agreements, staffworked with the Association to prepare a side letter agreement to clarify the Association's responsibility towards funding the cost of repairs and maintenance. He detailed the Association owns 14.5% of the garage providing private parking for individual condo units. In response to Councilman Barbier, City Attorney Didier confirmed the existing agreements remain in effect and the side letter clarifies the content ofthose agreements. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, December 18, 2023 Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 11. Pass Ordinance 0-2023-55, An Ordinance Approving a Water Purchase and Sale Contract Between the DuPage Water Commission and Contract Customers Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Brown seconded that 0-2023-55, An Ordinance Approving a Water Purchase and Sale Contract Between the DuPage Water Commission and Contract Customers, be passed. City Manager Dzugan stated the next two items relate to the February 2024 expiration of agreements between the City and DuPage Water Commission. He detailed the language in the documents has been agreed upon by all Commission municipalities which approves the water purchase and sale contract. hle further added the resolution approves the extension of the water supply contract between the Commission and city of Chicago, He stated staff is finalizing the wheeling agreement with American Water and the Commission, which allows the City to supply water to unincorporated Arrowhead Subdivision. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 12. Adopt Resolution R-2023-109, A Resolution Approving an Extension of the Water Supply Contract Between the DuPage Water Commission and the City of Chicago Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that R-2023-109, A Resolution Approving an Extension of the Water Supply Contract Between the DuPage Water Commission and the City of Chicago, be adopted. In response to Robert Stozek, 1130 Champion Forest, Mayor Suess confirmed the agreement does not include water rates which are determined by the City of Chicago. hle detailed the City of Wheaton is charged the same rate as a resident of Chicago in addition to the cost to transport the water. He stated the contract with the City of Chicago allows for an increased rate of inflation or up to 5%. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, December 18, 2023 Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 13. Council Comment Councilwoman Bray-Parker wished residents happy holidays. Mayor Suess expressed gratitude to his colleagues on the Council, City Staff, and the Boards and Commission members for their work in serving the residents of Wheaton. hle wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 14. Approval ofWarrant Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that Warrant No. 862 in the amount of $6,889,546.59 be approved. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 15. Adjournment Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, December 18, 2023 Nays: Absent: None None Motion Carried Unanimously r Resgectfully submitted, Andrea Rosedale City Clerk Submitted for Approval: January 16, 2024 u