City Council Meetings

WHEATON CITY COUNCIL 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 60!87 Monday, May 20, 2024 1. CalltoOrderandRollCall 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 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, City Attorney Pat Keegan, Director of Information Technology Jim Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Development Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering Princeton Youker, Chief of Police Brandon Kowalke, Senior Management Analyst Erik Berg, Management Analyst Susan Bishel, Pubtic Relations Coordinator Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk CityStaffElectronically Present: None 2. Presentations Mayor Suess presented Certificates of Excellence to the following 2024 National Merit Finalists: Lauren Spires (Wheaton Warrenville South Student), Brenda Robben and Caleb Valentino (Wheaton North Students) and Daniel Titcomb (Wheaton Academy Student). Alex Hestermann (Wheaton Warrenville South Student) was not present. Community Relations Chair Erica Nelson introduced the members of the Community Relations Commission and thanked them for their coordination and execution of the Good Citizens Awards event. Chair Nelson reviewed upcoming events, including the Festival of Cultures, Wheaton Gives Back and the 80 anniversary of D-Day. ^. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, May 20, 2024 Meg Beasley, Community Relations Secretary, along with Commission member Angela Welker and Mayor Suess, presented the 2024 Good Citizens Awards to the following recipients: Student Category - Natalie Dacy, Asiyah Hussain,and Mia LaFratta; Adult Category-Tim Duffey, Kurt Parent,Tom and Pat Ruggaber, hlelen Serafin and hleather Weitkamp. 3. Citizens to be Heard MaryAnnVitone, Wheaton resident, expressed a varietyofconcerns regardingthe proposed stormwater utility fee and urged the City to identify a more equitable means to gain revenue. 4. Consent Agenda Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda item: 1. Approve the minutes of Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting - May 6, 2024, as submitted. 2. Approve an Application for a Class A Liquor License - Lu's Fine Asian Cuisine, LLC - 2001 S. Naperville Road. 3. Approve an Application for a Class M Liquor License - Stonehouse Market, LLC - 111 Town Square. 4. Adopt Resolution R-2024-43, A Resolution Approving a Public Utility and Drainage Easement Grant and Plat ofAnnexation (2015 N. Stoddard Avenue). Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 5. Pass Ordinance 0-2024-19, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 74 (Utilities) & Appendix B (Fee Schedule) Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that 0-2024-19, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wheaton Chapter 74 (Utilities) & Appendix B (Fee Schedule), be passed. City Manager Dzugan explained the ordinance amends the stormwater utility fee to be based upon impervious area rather than water consumption. He noted the change will take effect on August 1st, and residents will see the updated stormwater fee starting on August 15 . hle clarified that the adjustment does not increase the City's stormwater revenue. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, May 20, 2024 Councilman Barbier expressed that while the stormwater fee calculation isn't perfect and would require detailed scrutiny of all factors, he believes it makes more sense than a fee based on water usage. He expressed his appreciation to Brandon Kowalke and Erik Berg for their hard work. Councilman Clousing stated the stormwater fee calculation aligns well with impervious surfaces, ensuring the ratios are correct. He believes this is the most efficient billing method, noting that attempting to find a perfect calculation could consume the entire stormwater system budget. He concluded that, despite the lack of a perfect method, this approach is the best way to move forward. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 6. Approve Reappointment and Appointments to City Commissions MayorSuessmovedand CouncilmanWellersecondedthatGeorgeSchmidtbe reappointedtothe Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission, Scott Alvis be appointed to the Commission on Aging, Lynette Zelis be appointed to the Fine & Cultural Arts Commission, and Sally Girgis be appointed to the Historic Commission for three-year terms through May 20, 2027. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Suess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimouslv 7. Adopt Resolution R-2024-44, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Change Order #2 to Agreement No. 384 with Herlihy Mid-Continent Company for Additional Services for the Creekside Drive Bridge Repairs Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $106,157.35 Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that R-2024-44, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Change Order#2 to Agreement No. 384 with Herlihy Mid-Continent Company WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, May 20, 2024 for Additional Services for the Creekside Drive Bridge Repairs Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $106,157.35, beadopted. City Manager Dzugan explained that the second change order agreement relates to the unexpected need to increase the length of support piles due to poor soil and the relocation of the water main. 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 8. Adopt Resolution R-2024-45, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Amendment #1 to Agreement No. 411 with MaintStar, Inc. for Additional Permitting and Code Enforcement Services and Support for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $36,414 Councilman Brown moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R-2024-45, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Amendment #1 to Agreement No. 411 with MaintStar, Inc. for Additional Permitting and Code Enforcement Services and Support for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $36,414, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan noted the amendment to the existing services agreement includes support for an additional, separate portal for public works service requests and the integration of managing those requests through our current Lucity software. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Councilwoman Bray-Parker Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 9. Adopt Resolution R-2024-46, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 458 with Triggi Construction, Inc. for the Roosevelt Road Sidewalk Improvements for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $566,877.85 and a 10% Contingency WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, May 20, 2024 Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that R-2024-46, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 458 with Triggi Construction, Inc. for the Roosevelt Road Sidewalk Improvements for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $566,877.85 and a 10% Contingency, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan reported nearly a mile worth of sidewalks along Roosevelt Road will offer pedestrians full connectivity from Lorraine to County Farm. He stated the City received a $500,000 grant from the state of lllinois for the work. In response to Councilwoman Bray-Parker, Director of Engineering Tebrugge stated the existing pavement markingsnearSt. Francisand Marian Park,whicharegettingworn,will be repaintedtoensurethecrossing remains safe and accessible. hle mentioned that the upcoming traffic signal project by the state is still two to four years away. He also noted that signage along Roosevelt requires approval and installation by IDOT, however the City can install signage within its right-of-way. 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 Unanimouslv 10. Adopt Resolution R-2024-47, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 463 with V3 Companies LTD. for Professional Engineering Services for the North Main Street Dredging Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $66,972 Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that R-2024-47, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 463 with V3 Companies LTD. for Professional Engineering Services for the North Main Street Dredging Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $66,972, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated the creek located at North Main, just south of Cole, is experiencing sediment buildup in the channel. He reported that the scope of work will involve exploring potential redesigns of the channel to determine if improvements can be made to alleviate or reduce the need for future dredging. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, May 20, 2024 Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 11. Council Comment Councilwoman Bray-Parker wished luck and success to City of Wheaton students and educators. Councilman Barbier announced the upcoming Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony and Cream of Wheaton. Mayor Suess announced the arrival of the cicadas. He reported the Memorial Day Parade begins at10am on Monday, May 27 and runs down West Street to Wheaton Cemetery. 12. Approval ofWarrant Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that Warrant No. 872 in the amount of $1,276,035.86, 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 Unanimouslv 13. Adjournment Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilman Clousing Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilman Barbier  WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, May 20, 2024 r Nays: Absent: None None Motion Carried Unanimouslv Respectfully submitted, Andrea Rosedale City Clerk Submitted for Approval: June 3, 2024 L'