City Council Meetings

WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2017 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 Gresk. Upon roll call, the following were: Physically Present: Mayor Michael J. Gresk Councilwoman Suzanne Fitch Councilman John Prendiville Councilman John Rutledge Councilman Thor Saline Councilman Todd Scalzo Councilman Phil Suess Absent: None City Staff Present: Michael G. Dzugan, City Manager John M. Duguay, Assistant City Manager James Knippen, City Attorney Paul G. Redman, Director of Engineering James P. Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Dev. Robert R. Lehnhardt, Finance Director Chad W. Michaelis, Director of Information Technology Holly A. Schulz, Director of Human Resources Lauren Bertolini, Human Resources Generalist Sharon Barrett-Hagen, City Clerk 2. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Ms. Nancy Harding, 1441 Belleau Woods Ct., spoke of her concerns with the large number of wild turkeys in her neighborhood. She stated there are now approximately 29 turkeys in the area and they are very aggressive and seem to no longer fear humans or vehicles. Ms. Harding stated the turkeys are being hand fed by some of the residents which she believes has contributed to their lack of fear. Mayor Gresk stated the proposed ordinance on tonight’s agenda will prohibit the feeding of the turkeys and feels it is a first step. He said it will be important for residents to notify the City when they see someone feeding the turkeys so corrective action can be taken. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Suess moved and Councilman Saline seconded that the following action be taken on the Consent Agenda items: 1. Approve the Minutes of the April 3, 2017 regular Wheaton City Council Meeting, as submitted. 2. Adopt Resolution R-23-17, A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Surplus Property (PD). 3. Approve Request and Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permits to Wheaton Park District – Taste of Wheaton, Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals, July 3rd Firework Display, 4th of July Parade, Wheaton Brew Fest 2017, FT Cares Foundation: Light the Torch 5K and Wheaton Lions Club Reindeer Run. Council Proceedings April 17, 2017/ Page 2 4. Approve the Issuance of Outdoor Special Event Liquor Licenses to the Wheaton Park District for the Taste of Wheaton and Wheaton Brew Fest 2017. 5. Approve the Issuance of Outdoor Special Event Liquor License to Cozymel’s, 301 E. Loop Road for Cinco de Mayo. 6. First Reading of An Ordinance Amending Section 14-102 “Feeding Feral Cats, Feral Dogs, and Other Wild Animals Prohibited” of Article IV of the Wheaton City Code. Roll Call Vote on Consent Agenda: Ayes: Councilman Suess Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Councilman Saline Councilman Scalzo Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 4. PASS ORDINANCE NO. F-2006, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF WHEATON FISCAL YEAR 2017 – 2018 BUDGET Councilman Suess moved and Councilman Scalzo seconded that Ordinance No. F-2006, An Ordinance Adopting the City of Wheaton Fiscal Year 2017 – 2018 Budget, be passed. City Manager Dzugan stated the ordinance before the Council would adopt the City’s 2017-2018 fiscal budget. He thanked staff for their work in preparing and presenting the budget document, with particular thanks to the Finance Department. City Manager Dzugan recommended approval of the ordinance as submitted. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Suess Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Councilman Saline Councilman Scalzo Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 5. ADOPT RESOLUTION R-24-17, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES PHASE 3 CONSTRUCTION RESIDENT ENGINEER SERVICES Councilman Rutledge moved and Councilman Prendiville seconded that Resolution R-24-17, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for Design Engineering Services Phase 3 Construction Resident Engineer Services, be adopted. Council Proceedings April 17, 2017/ Page 3 City Manager Dzugan stated the Procurement Officer has recommended the City enter into an agreement with Strand Associates in the amount of $53,805.04 for construction monitoring and project closure for two resurfacing projects for which the City has received Federal funding. The work will be done on Gary Avenue from Harrison Avenue to Jewel Road and Orchard Road from Plamondon Road to Butterfield Road. City Manager Dzugan recommended approval of the resolution authorizing execution of the contract with Strand Associates as presented. Councilwoman Fitch questioned if this work could be done in-house. Director of Engineering Redman stated there are specific requirements for documentation since Federal funding is being used for the projects, and the City does not have the training needed to complete the paperwork as required. City Manager Dzugan stated these projects are also being done during a busy time of year which would make it difficult to do the required work in-house. In response to Councilman Rutledge, City Manager Dzugan stated the fee is typical for the work being performed. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Councilman Saline Councilman Scalzo Councilman Suess Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Prendiville Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 6. PASS ORDINANCE NO. F-2007, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE III, “WHEATON LIQUOR ORDINANCE,” OF THE CITY CODE – INCREASE IN CLASS S (CONVENIENCE STORE) LIQUOR LICENSE/BUCHANAN ENERGY (S) LLC d/b/a BUCKY’S #540, 1000 E. ROOSEVELT ROAD AND RDK VENTURES LLC d/b/a CIRCLE K #6709, 100 WEST GENEVA ROAD, WHEATON, ILLINOIS Councilman Saline moved and Councilman Rutledge seconded that Ordinance No. F-2007, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Article III, “Wheaton Liquor Ordinance,” of the City Code – Increase in Class S (Convenience Store) Liquor License/Buchanan Energy (S) LLC d/b/a Bucky’s #540, 1000 E. Roosevelt Road and RDK Ventures LLC d/b/a Circle K #6709, 100 West Geneva Road, Wheaton, Illinois, be passed. City Manager Dzugan stated the proposed ordinance would increase the Class S liquor licenses by two for Bucky’s at 1000 E. Roosevelt Road and Circle K at 100 W. Geneva Road. He indicated the Liquor Control Commission unanimously recommended that Class S liquor licenses be issued to Buchanan Energy (S) LLC d/b/a Bucky’s #540 and RDK Ventures LLC d/b/a Circle K #6709. City Manager Dzugan recommended approval of the ordinance as presented. In response to Councilman Rutledge, City Attorney Knippen confirmed business licenses for these businesses will be issued administratively. In response to questions by Councilman Suess and Mayor Gresk, City Clerk Barrett-Hagen advised the annual fee for a Class S license is $3,000 and the fees would be pro-rated for these licensees. Council Proceedings April 17, 2017/ Page 4 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Saline Councilman Scalzo Councilman Suess Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 7. ADOPT RESOLUTION R-25-17, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WHEATON AND WHEATON SERGEANTS AND LIEUTENANTS CHAPTER #450 METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE Councilman Prendiville moved and Councilman Scalzo seconded that Resolution R-25-17, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Between the City of Wheaton and Wheaton Sergeants and Lieutenants Chapter #450 Metropolitan Alliance of Police, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated the Director of Human Resources has recommended the City enter into a three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police for the City’s police sergeants and lieutenants. He complimented Director of Human Resources Schulz and the City’s sergeants and lieutenants for working cooperatively on this agreement. City Manager Dzugan recommended approval of the resolution as submitted. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Councilman Saline Councilman Scalzo Councilman Suess Councilwoman Fitch Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 8. ADOPT RESOLUTION R-26-17, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ONX US, LLC FOR NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE Councilwoman Fitch moved and Councilman Rutledge seconded that Resolution R-26-17, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with ONX US, LLC For Network Infrastructure, be adopted. City Manager Dzugan stated the Procurement Officer has recommended the City enter into an agreement with ONX US in the amount of $132,406.07 for replacement of the City’s current routing and switching infrastructure. He indicated the City received nine bids and, after careful consideration, ONX US was identified as best meeting the City’s requirements. City Manager Dzugan recommended approval of the resolution authorizing execution of the contract with ONX US as presented. In response to Councilman Suess, Director of Information Technology Michaelis stated that while the project has been “costed” over eight years, the City will be paying up front for this work. He explained the Council Proceedings April 17, 2017/ Page 5 intent was to ensure we were not sold a product that would go off of end of life too soon so the City would get the full benefit of the product. He said there was a financial benefit for setting up the payment this way. In response to Councilman Rutledge, Director of Information Technology Michaelis stated he feels the City is getting the best value for its money with this proposal. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Councilman Saline Councilman Scalzo Councilman Suess Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 9. COUNCIL COMMENT Mayor Gresk announced that this is the last official meeting for Councilman Saline and he read and presented a plaque of appreciation to Councilman Saline for his service to the City and its residents. Councilman Prendiville thanked Councilman Saline for his service and indicated it had been a pleasure to serve with him. Councilman Saline expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve on the Council and to interact with residents, as well as City staff members. Councilwoman Fitch stated it was a pleasure to serve with Councilman Saline and thanked him for the outstanding job he did representing the citizens of the East District. Councilman Suess commended Councilman Saline for getting involved and for his service on the Council for the past four years. Councilman Scalzo stated Councilman Saline considered every issue based on its merits, he was very responsive and respectful to the residents. He stated Councilman Saline will be missed. Councilman Rutledge also thanked Councilman Saline and stated he will be missed. Mayor Gresk stated the Development Manager and Communications Manager, as well as the junior hockey league from Karlskoga, Sweden were recently in town. He stated the Karlskoga officials were impressed by the amount of services the City provides with the monies we have to work with. He thanked Keith Fahrforth, Wheaton West Hockey Club, Kerry O’Brien, Chamber of Commerce, Paula Barrington, Downtown Wheaton Association, Marty Jensen, Wyndemere, Teri Ash, Sister City Commission, the Wheaton Park District and staff members Director of Planning & Economic Development Kozik, Public Information Officer Thrower and City Clerk Barrett-Hagen for their efforts in making the visit such a success. He announced they are planning a return visit in 2018. 10. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Councilman Suess moved and Councilman Rutledge seconded that Warrant No. 702 in the amount of $1,669,492.75 be approved. Council Proceedings April 17, 2017/ Page 6 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Suess Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Councilman Saline Councilman Scalzo Nays: None Absent: None Motion Carried Unanimously 11. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Scalzo moved and Councilman Saline seconded that the regular Wheaton City Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:41 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilman Scalzo Councilman Suess Councilwoman Fitch Councilman Prendiville Councilman Rutledge Mayor Gresk Nays: Councilman Saline Absent: None Motion Carried Respectfully submitted, Sharon Barrett-Hagen City Clerk