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WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS MAYORPHILIPJ.SUESS COUNCILMAN MICHAEL BARBlEft | COUNCILWOMAN ERICA BRAY-PARKER | COUNCILMAN SCOTT BROWN COUNCILMAN BRAOLEY CLOUSING | COUNCILWOMAN LYNN ROBBINS | COUNCILMAN SCOTT WELLER WHEATON CITY HALL. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 303 W WESLEY STREET, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187 Monday, April 1, 2024 1. CalltoOrderand RoltCall 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 CityStaffPhysically Present: Michael Dzugan, City Manager John Duguay, Assistant City Manager Dawn Didier, CityAttorney Robert Lehnhardt, Director of Finance Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering Al McMillen, Water Superintendent Susan Bishel, Public Information Officer Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk City Staff Electronically Present: Nathan Plunkett, Street Superintendent 2. Citizensto be Heard Levi Barnstein asked that a resolution be passed declaring the City as a Second Amendment Sanctuary city. Chad Bastewell and Barry Gaul, electronically present speakers displaying graphic visual images and using vulgar hate speech were terminated by the presiding officer for not adhering to public comment policy that requires civility and decorum. 3. Consent Agenda Councilman Barbiermovedand Councilman Brown seconded thatthe followingaction betaken on the Consent Agenda item: 1. Approve the minutes of Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting - March 18, 2024, as submitted. Roll Call Vote: L Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, April 1, 2024 MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 4. Approve Appointments and Reappointments Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Brown seconded that Larry Work be appointed to the Commission on Aging, John Dalby be reappointed to the Band Commission, Michelle Dunlap and Laurel Salvador be reappointed to the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission and Robert Young be reappointed to the Environmental Improvement Commission all for three-year terms through April 1, 2027. 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 5. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending Section B-3, Miscellaneous Administrative Fees and Section B-5 City Services Fees, Appendix B, Fee Schedule, of the Wheaton City Code City Manager Dzugan stated the ordinance amends service fees to reflect current salaries and equipment costs charged for assisting with special events, traffic control and repair costs for damage to city property. He stated since the City's costs change annually, staff recommends the finance director calculate fees annually based upon documents including collective bargaining agreements and vehicle replacement costs. He detailed the annual schedule will be placed on the City website. 6. Adopt Resolution R-2024-28, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 445 with Plote Construction, Inc. for Asphalt Materials to be Purchased on an as Needed Basis at the Pricing Set Forth in Plote Construction's Cost Proposal Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that R-2024-28, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 445 with Plote Construction, Inc. for Asphalt Materials to be Purchased on an as Needed Basis at the Pricing Set Forth in Plote Construction's Cost Proposal, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan noted three bids were received for asphalt material which is used for a number of activities performed bythe PublicWorks Department. Roll Call Vote: WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, April 1, 2024 Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 7. Adopt Resolution R-2024-29, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 456 with Brandt Excavating, Inc. for the 2024 Lead Service Line Replacement Program for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $433,096 and a 10% Contingency Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that R-2024-29, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 456 with Brandt Excavating, Inc. for the 2024 Lead Service Line Replacement Program for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $433,096 and a 10% Contingency, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated 9 bids were received for the annual private lead service line replacement program for 2024 which estimates 60 private replacements. He detailed the low bid, which is under budget, is significantly less than last year at $775,000 for 64 replacements. Councilman Clousing stated he was pleased to see the number of bids received for the project. 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 8. Council Comment Councilwoman Robbins reported the lowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team was tied at half-time. 9. Approval ofWarrant Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that Warrant No. 869 in the amount of $1,393,870.39, beapproved. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday,April 1, 2024 Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess r Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 10. Adjournment Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:13 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: Councilman Barbier None c Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously Resp^ctfully submitted, Andrea Rosedale CityClerk Submitted for Approval: April 15, 2024 u