City Council Meetings
Regular MeetingWheaton, IL · May 6, 2024
Minutes
WHEATON CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
MAYORPHILIPJ.SUESS
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL BARBIER | COUNCILWOMAN ERICA BRAY.PARKER | COUNCILMAN SCOTT 8ROWN
COUNCILMAN BRADLEY CLOUSING ] COUNCILWOMAN LYNN R06BINS | COUNCILMAN SCOTT WELLER
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WHEATON CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 303 W WESLEY STREET, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60)87
Monday, May 6, 2024
1. CalltoOrderand RollCall
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
Absent: Councilman Brown
City Staff Physically
Present: Michael Dzugan, City Manager
John Duguay, Assistant City Manager
Dawn Didier, City Attorney
Jim Kozik, Director of Planning & Economic Development
Vince Laoang, Director of Public Works
Robert Lehnhardt, Director of Finance
Joseph Tebrugge, Director of Engineering
Brandon Kowalke, Senior Management Analyst
Erik Berg, Management Analyst
htalie Cardinal, Public Relations Coordinator
Andrea Rosedale, City Clerk
City Staff Electronically
Present: Samuel Webb, Fleet Superintendent
Nathan Plunkett, StreetSuperintendent
2. Presentations
Mayor Suess read and presented the Wheaton Historic Preservation Month Proclamation to Louise
Ferrebee, Chair of the Historic Commission. Louise reported the Wheaton Historic Commission has
distributed 150 signs this week for display at historic properties. She detailed the signs are complete with
QR codes that direct users to the City website which contains detailed information about each home.
Louise reported there are 20 permanent historic markers throughout the City which exhibit Wheaton's
rich history.
3. Citizensto be Heard
None.
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4. Consent Agenda
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilman Weller seconded that the following action be taken on the
Consent Agenda item:
1. Approve the minutes of Wheaton City Council Regular Meeting - April 15, 2024, as submitted.
2. Approve the minutes of Wheaton City Council Public Hearing - April 22, 2024, as submitted.
3. Pass Ordinance 0-2024-14, An Ordinance Amending the Official Motor Vehicle and Traffic
Schedules (Chapter 70) for the City of Wheaton - Lowell Reduced Speed SchoolZone.
4. Approve an Application for a Class B Liquor License - Mra Kitchen, LLC - 226 W. Front Street.
5. Approve an Application for a Class A Liquor License - Sabores Chingones 1 LLC d/b/a
Sweetchilango 133 W. Front Street.
6. Approve an Application for a Class S Liquor License - Munddhrimaa Krupa Corp d/b/a 7-Eleven
#30137F 625 W. Roosevelt Road.
7. Adopt Resolution R-2024-38, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Subdivision for Ahiska
Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
5. Approve Appointment to City Commission and Reappointment to City Board
Mayor Suess moved and Councilman Clousing seconded that David Wesolowicz be appointed to the Band
Commission and Anne Wanzenberg be reappointed to the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners for
three-year terms through May 6, 2027.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller '\,
Councilman Barbier
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Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Motion Carried Unanimously
6. Adopt Resolution R-2024-39, A Resolution Accepting the Transfer of Certain Private Water Mains
within the Briarcliffe Lakes Condominium Manor Homes to the City ofWheaton
Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilman Weller seconded that R-2024-39, A Resolution Accepting
the Transfer of Certain Private Water Mains within the Briarcliffe Lakes Condominium Manor hlomes to
the City of Wheaton, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan noted city code permits the transfer of certain private utilities to the City. He stated
that Briarcliffe Lakes petitioned the City to transfer their private water main system and has met all
requirements to allow the transfer of ownership to the City.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Motion Carried Unanimously
7. Pass Ordinance 0-2024-15, An Ordinance Authorizing the Signing of an Annexation Agreement
2015 N. Stoddard Avenue - Levon
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that 0-2024-15, An Ordinance
Authorizing the Signing of an Annexation Agreement 2015 N. Stoddard Avenue - Levon, be passed.
City Manager Dzugan stated a Public Hearing was held by the City Council on April 22, 2024 to consider
the terms ofthe annexation agreement.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Motion Carried Unanimously
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8. Pass Ordinance 0-2024-16, An Ordinance Annexing a Certain Property to the City of Wheaton,
lllinois 2015 N. Stoddard Avenue - Levon
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that 0-2024-16, An Ordinance
Annexing a Certain Property to the City of Wheaton, lllinois 2015 N. Stoddard Avenue- Levon, be passed.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Motion Carried Unanimously
9. Pass Ordinance 0-2024-17, An Ordinance Amending the Wheaton Zoning Map on Certain
Property Commonly Known as 2015 N. Stoddard Avenue - Levon
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that 0-2024-17, An Ordinance
Amending the Wheaton Zoning Map on Certain Property Commonly Known as 2015 N. Stoddard Avenue
- Levon, be passed.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Motion Carried Unanimously
10. Adopt Resolution R-2024-40, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Replacement
Street Sweeper from Standard Equipment Company in Accordance with the Sourcewell Purchasing
Cooperative for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $258,660
Councilwoman Robbins moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that R-2024-40, A Resolution
Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Replacement Street Sweeper from Standard Equipment Company in
Accordance with the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative for a Total Amount Notto Exceed $258,660, be
adopted.
City Manager Dzugan reported the current street sweeper is over 10 years old and due for replacement.
Roll Call Vote:
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Ayes: Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Motion Carried Unanimously
11. Adopt Resolution R-2024-41, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of LED Streetlight Fixtures
from TWG Infrastructure Solutions for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $178,104
Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that R-2024-41, A Resolution
Authorizing the Purchase of LED Streetlight Fixtures from TWG Infrastructure Solutions for a Total Amount
Not to Exceed $178,104, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan stated two bids were received for the LED streetlight replacement program
replacing 164 coach style high pressure sodium fixtures with more efficient LED fixtures. He reported an
additional 100 will be completed due to the receipt of a grant in the amount of $115,000 from the US
Department of Energy.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
Mayor Suess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Motion Carried Unanimously
12. Pass Ordinance 0-2024-18, An Ordinance Amending the Calendar Year 2023 Budget Contained in
Ordinance No. 0-2022-57
Councilman Weller moved and Councilman Barbier seconded that 0-2024-18, An Ordinance Amending
the Calendar Year 2023 Budget Contained in Ordinance No. 0-2022-57, be passed.
City Manager Dzugan stated the ordinance amends the 2023 budget where expenditures exceeded the
budgeted amount. He noted the amended amount in the general fund appears high at $5.5 million,
however, $5 million ofthatwas due to internal transfers moving excessfunds to otherfunds.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
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MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Motion Carried Unanimously
13. First Reading of an Ordinance, An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Wheaton Chapter 74 (Utilities) & Appendix B (Fee Schedule)
City Manager Dzugan stated the ordinance amends the City Code by reconstructing the stormwater fee
which will now be based upon a parcel's impervious area and not the amount of water that is consumed.
He detailed the calculation methodology change does not increase the amount of revenue being raised.
Lynn Engel, 111 N. Wheaton Ave., asked for clarification regarding impervious areas. City Manager Dzugan
confirmed that sidewalks in front of a building or home are not included in the calculation, however, a
roof or patio would be included.
14. Adopt Resolution R-2024-42, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement for
Food and Beverage Concessionaire Services at the Wheaton Public Library Between the City of Wheaton
and Awake Wheaton LLC
Councilman Clousing moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that R-2024-42, A Resolution
Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement for Food and Beverage Concessionaire Services at the
Wheaton Public Library Between the City of Wheaton and Awake Wheaton LLC, be adopted.
City Manager Dzugan stated concluding an RFP process, the library board recommended the approval of
Awake Wheaton, LLC to provide food and beverages at the library's cafe. He detailed the agreement
provides for payments of $1000 monthly or 10% of gross revenue, whichever is greater.
Councilwoman Bray-Parker expressed excitement for the cafe to be occupied by a vendor again.
City Attorney Didier confirmed that the cafe is expected to be open within the next month.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
MayorSuess
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Motion Carried Unanimously
15. Council Comment
Councilman Weller wished everyone a happy Mother's Day.
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r 16. Approval ofWarrant
Councilman Barbier moved and Councilwoman Bray-Parker seconded that Warrant No. 871 in the amount
of $2,918,448.13, be approved.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilman Barbier
Councilwoman Bray-Parker
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
17. Adjournment
Councilwoman Bray-Parker moved and Councilwoman Robbins seconded that the regular Wheaton City
Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Councilwoman Bray-Parker
MayorSuess
Councilman Clousing
Councilwoman Robbins
Councilman Weller
Councilman Barbier
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Brown
Motion Carried Unanimouslv
Re§Rectfullysubmitted,
Andrea Rosedale
City Clerk
Submitted for Approval: May 20, 2024
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