City Council Meetings

WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 WHEATON CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 303 W. WESLEY ST., WHEATON, IL 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The regular Wheaton City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Michael J. Gresk. Upon roll call, the following were: Physically Present: Mayor Michael J. Gresk Councilman John Prendiville Councilman John Rutledge Councilman Thor Saline Councilman Todd Scalzo Councilman Phil Suess Absent: None City Staff Present: Donald B. Rose, City Manager Michael G. Dzugan, Assistant City Manager James Knippen, City Attorney Paul G. Redman, Director of Engineering James P. Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Dev. Vincent G. Laoang, Director of Public Works Sharon Barrett-Hagen, City Clerk 2 APPOINTMENT OF LIZ CORRY TO FILL THE VACANT AT-LARGE CITY COUNCIL SEAT Mayor Gresk moved and Councilman Prendiville seconded that Liz Corry be appointed to fill the vacant at- large City Council seat until a candidate has been elected and seated. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mayor Gresk Councilman Saline Councilman Scalzo Councilman Suess Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously Liz Corry was sworn in as an At-Large Councilwoman by Justice Ann Jorgensen. 3. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Gresk read and presented a proclamation to Ms. Teri Ash, Chair of the Sister City Commission, in recognition of the 25 anniversary of the City’s sister city relationship with Wheaton Aston, England. Ms. Ash stated Wheaton Aston will celebrate our relationship this summer. She stated there are openings on the Commission and invited anyone interested to apply. 4. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. Council Proceedings February 17, 2015 / Page 2 5. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Suess moved and Councilman Rutledge seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items: 1. Approve the minutes of the February 2, 2015 regular Wheaton City Council Meeting, as submitted. 2. Adopt Resolution R-04-15, A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Surplus Property. 3. Approve Request and Authorize the Issuance of a Special Event Permit to the Wheaton Park District – Fun Run in Color 2015. 4. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending the Official Motor Vehicle and Traffic Schedules (Chapter 70) for the City of Wheaton – Parking Restrictions. 5. Adopt Resolution R-05-15, A Resolution Approving a Plat of Dedication for Wiesbrook Road (1877 South Wiesbrook Road). 6. Adopt Resolution R-06-15, A Resolution Approving a Plat of Dedication for Wiesbrook Road (1867 South Wiesbrook Road). Roll Call Vote on Consent Agenda: Ayes: Councilman Suess Councilwoman Corry Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Councilman Saline Councilman Scalzo Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 6 ADOPT RESOLUTION R-07-15, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSE AGREEMENT – SIGECOM, LLC d/b/a/ WOW! Councilman Rutledge moved and Councilman Prendiville seconded that Resolution R-07-15, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Telecommunications License Agreement – Sigecom, LLC d/b/a WOW!, be adopted. City Manager Rose stated the City received a request from Sigecom to install underground fiber optic telecommunication cables from the Orchard Road Water tower to a point on Naperville Road, just north of the intersection of Danada Drive and Naperville Road. City Manager Rose recommended approval of the resolution as submitted. In response to Councilman Rutledge, Director of Engineering Redman stated residents would receive notification of the work. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Councilman Saline Council Proceedings February 17, 2015 / Page 3 Councilman Scalzo Councilman Suess Councilwoman Corry Councilman Prendiville Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 7. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF CLASS N LIQUOR LICENSE TO WYNDEMERE SENIOR CARE, LLC/200 WYNDEMERE CIRCLE Councilman Scalzo moved and Councilman Suess seconded that a Class N Liquor License to issued to Wyndemere Senior Care LLC at 200 Wyndemere Circle. City Manager Rose stated that Wyndemere Senior Care LLC is purchasing the existing development and plans to operation the facility as it currently exists. He recommended issuance of the Class N liquor license to Wyndemere Senior Care LLC. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Scalzo Councilman Suess Councilwoman Corry Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Councilman Saline Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 8. PASS ORDINANCE NO. F-1850, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES), ARTICLE III (RETAIL LICENSES) OF THE WHEATON CITY CODE – INCREASE IN CLASS O LIQUOR LICENSE/EMMETT’S WT LLC d/b/a EMMETT’S BREWING CO./123 W. FRONT STREET Councilwoman Corry moved and Councilman Saline seconded that Ordinance No. F-1850, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages), Article III (Retail Licenses) of the Wheaton City Code – Increase in Class O Liquor License/Emmett’s WT LLC D/B/A Emmett’s Brewing Co./121 W. Front Street, be passed and a Class I and a Class O Liquor License be issued to Emmett’s WT LLC. City Manager Rose stated that Emmett’s WT LLC is purchasing the Bank Restaurant and seeks to operate it as Emmett’s Brewing Company. In addition to reissuance of the existing Class I liquor license to Emmett’s, the applicant is also requesting a Class O license for their brewing operation. City Manager Rose recommended passage of the ordinance and the issuance of a Class I and a Class O liquor license to Emmett’s WT LLC. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Corry Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Council Proceedings February 17, 2015 / Page 4 Councilman Saline Councilman Scalzo Councilman Suess Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 9. RECEIVE THE PROCUREMENT OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION, APPROVE BID WAIVER AND AWARD CONTRACT TO BURKE, LLC FOR THE ELM AND BLANCHARD LIFT STATION REHABILITATION – DESIGN & BUILD IN THE AMOUNT OF $238,750 Councilman Prendiville moved and Councilman Suess seconded that the Procurement Officer’s Recommendation be received, the bid waiver be approved and a contract be awarded to Burke, LLC for the Elm and Blanchard Lift Station Rehabilitation – Design & Build in the Amount of $238,750. City Manager Rose stated the Elm and Blanchard lift station was in need of major upgrades and rehabilitation due to age and functionality of the lift station. He recommended authorization of the contract to Burke LLC for design and rehabilitation of the Elm and Blanchard lift station in the amount of $238,750. Councilman Suess questioned how many other lift stations were located in the City and will the City face the same issue with those locations. Director of Public Works Laoang stated there are five other stations of all ages which have received some sort of rehabilitation over the years. Councilman Suess asked if the City was confident the work would be completed in 150 days. Director of Public Works Laoang expressed his confidence in the proposed work. In response to Councilman Scalzo, Director of Public Works Laoang stated that the bidding process would add an additional month to the process of rehabilitating the lift station. Councilman Rutledge questioned how the station would continue to operate during the rehabilitation without inconveniencing residents. Director of Public Works Laoang stated the consultant would bypass the system at times during construction. He indicated that two properties would be impacted by road closures during the project. He also stated that residents would be notified about the project. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Councilman Saline Councilman Scalzo Councilman Suess Councilwoman Corry Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 10. COUNCIL COMMENT Councilman Suess stated the City needs to be vigilant and vocal about any proposal by Governor Rauner to reduce the tax allocation provided to municipalities. He stated the City received $5.8M from the State of Council Proceedings February 17, 2015 / Page 5 Illinois last year from the LGDF, and any reduction in that amount would have an impact on what the City can do going forward. Councilman Rutledge welcomed Councilwoman Corry back to the City Council. 11. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Councilman Suess moved and Councilman Scalzo seconded that Warrant No. 650 in the amount of $777,235.55 be approved. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Suess Councilwoman Corry Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Councilman Saline Councilman Scalzo Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Scalzo moved and Councilwoman Corry seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Scalzo Councilman Suess Councilwoman Corry Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Councilman Saline Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously Respectfully submitted, Sharon Barrett-Hagen City Clerk