City Council Meetings

WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS MAYOR PHéLIP J. 5UESS VI COUNCILWOMAN ERXCA WWW-PARKER i COUNCILWOMAN LEAH BRICE 1 COUNCILMAN SICOI BROWN COUNCILMAN BRAI'DLEY CLOUSING l COUNCILWOMAN LYNN ROBBWS I COUNCILMAN SCO'E'T WELLER WHEATON CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 505 W WESLEY STREET” WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60H}? Monday, November 3, 2025 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Philip J. Suess. Upon rol| call, the following were: Physically Present: Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Absent: Councilman Clousing City Staff Physically Present: Michael Dzugan, City Manager William Kolschowsky, Assistant City Manager Dawn Didier, City Attorney Jim Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Development Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering Al McMillen, Water Superintendent Nathan Plunkett, Street Superintendent Susan Bishel, Public information Officer Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk City Staff Electronically Present: None 2. Presentation Mayor Suess read and presented a proclamation in honor of the People’s Resource Center’s 50‘“ Anniversary to Jenifer Fabian, CEO, of the People’s Resource Center (“PRC”). Ms. Fabian thanked the Mayor and City Council for recognizing the PRC, noting that Wheaton is a caring community that puts values into action. She recognized the PRC for providing its 1 millionth cart of groceries and for providing a cumulative 2 million hours of volunteering. 3. Citizens to be Heard Juliette Zweig, 49 Somerset Circle, emailed allcounci|@wheaton.il.us on October 25, 2025, requesting her email “Notice: titled discriminatory/retaliatory conduct today + withheld records — immediate correction & public record notice” be reflected as public comment at the Council meeting. The email was addressed to Kristin Perconti and the Loretto Club Homeowners Association Board pertaining to a Loretto Club Homeowners Association meeting. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, November3, 2025 4. Consent Agenda Counciiwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items: 1. Approve the Minutes of the Wheaton City Council Reguiar Meeting — October 20, 2025, as submitted. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Counciiwoman Bray-Parker Counciiwoman Brice Councilman Brown MayorSuess Nays: None Absent: Councilman Clousing Motion Carried Unanimously 5. Approve Reappointments and Appointment to City Commissions Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Brown seconded that Anthony DiLeona rdi be reappointed to the Commission on Aging, Donaid Westiake be reappointed to the Band Commission, and Sharon Hoitrop be appointed to the Community Reiations Commission for three—year terms through November 3, 2028. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray—Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Nays: None Absent: Councilman Clousing Motion Carried Unanimously 6. Pass Ordinance 0-2025-49, An Ordinance Establishing Special Service Area #9 in the City of Wheaton, Illinois Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilwoman Brice seconded that 0-2025-49, An Ordinance Establishing Special Service Area #9 in the City ofWheaton, Illinois, be passed. City Manager Dzugan explained that the process to establish SSA 9 began in May 2025 to replace SSA 8. He reported the SSA funds services for the City’s downtown area, including the Downtown Wheaton Association. He noted the ordinance finalizes SSA 9, setting a maximum tax rate of .45 for seven years with an initial levy of $500,000. He stated the levy will be discussed at the December 1 City Council meeting and adopted on December 15. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, November3, 2025 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins Councilman WeHer Councilwoman Bray-Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Nays: None Absent: Councilman Clousing Motion Carried Unanimously 7. Adopt Resolution R-2025-85, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Water Service Materials on an as Needed Basis at the Unit Prices Set Forth in the Bid Submittals Provided by Ziebell Water Service Products, lnc., Mid-American Water, and Core and Main for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $207,800 Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilman Brown seconded that R-2025-85, A Resoiution Authorizing the Purchase of Water Service Materials on an as Needed Basis at the Unit Prices Set Forth in the Bid Submittals Provided by Ziebell Water Service Products, lnc., Mid-American Water, and Core and Main for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $207,800, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated three bids were received for parts and equipment for water mains, pipe fittings and other materials necessary to maintain the City’s water system. He clarified the award of the bid will be split between three companies based upon the lowest bidder for each category of materiai needed. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Bray—Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Nays: None Absent: Councilman Clousing Motion Carried Unanimously 8. Adopt Resolution R-2025-86, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 576 with Snow Systems for Snow and Ice Removal Services for City Sidewaiks at the Per Occurrence Pricing Set Forth in Snow Systems’ Cost Proposal Councilman Weller moved and Councilwoman Brice seconded that R-2025-86, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 576 with Snow Systems for Snow and Ice Removal Services for City Sidewalks at the Per Occurrence Pricing Set Forth in Snow Systems’ Cost Proposal, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan announced four bids Were received for snow and ice removal services for city-maintained sidewalks, two of which were rejected due to not meeting specifications. Superintendent Plunkett informed Councilwoman Bray—Parker that he and five snow supervisors will review contractors' work after snow events, identifying any damage or ruts for spring repairs by the contractors. He noted that salting will be monitored since equipment calibration can lead to over or under salting. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, November3, 2025 In response to Councilwoman Robbins, Superintendent Piunkett confirmed this is the same vendor since 2022. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Counciiman Weiier Councilwoman Bray—Parker Councilwoman Brice Councilman Brown Mayor Suess Councilwoman Robbins Nays: None Absent: Councilman Clousing Motion Carried Unanimously 9. Adopt Resolution R-2025-87, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 577 with Snow Systems for Snow and Ice Removal Services for City Parking Lots & Garages at the Per Occurrence Pricing Set Forth in Snow Systems Cost Proposal Councilman Brown moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that R-2025-87, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Agreement No. 577 with Snow Systems for Snow and Ice Removal Services for City Parking Lots & Garages at the Per Occurrence Pricing Set Forth in Snow Systems Cost Proposal, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan announced four bids for snow and ice removal services for city parking lots and garages were received, one of which was rejected as not meeting specifications. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray—Parker Councilwoman Brice Nays: None Absent: Councilman Clousing Motion Carried Unanimously 10. Council Comment Councilwoman Brice thanked the PRC for partnering with District 200 to involve students in their program. She also expressed appreciation for the contributions of District 200 students, staff, and the Wheaton community in supporting the PRC's success. Mayor Suess expressed gratitude to the PRC for their commitment and contributions to the Wheaton and broader community over the years. WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, November 3, 2025 11. Approval of Warrant Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that Warrant No. 907 in the amount of $944,145.37, be approved. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Counciiwoman Bray—Parker Counciiwoman Brice Counciiman Brown MayorSuess Counciiwoman Robbins Counciiman Weiier Nays: None Absent: Counciiman Clousing Motion Carried Unanimousiv 12. Adjournment Councilman Brown moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Brown MayorSuess Councilwoman Robbins Councilman Weller Councilwoman Bray—Parker Councilwoman Brice Nays: None Absent: Councilman Clousing Motion Carried Unanimously Submitted for Approval: November 17, 2025