1 00:00:01,420 --> 00:00:04,860 Welcome to the August 17th meeting of the Wheaton City 2 00:00:05,020 --> 00:00:08,960 Council. This meeting's being conducted in person and via 3 00:00:09,080 --> 00:00:12,470 video conference. Andrea, could you call the roll, 4 00:00:12,620 --> 00:00:13,160 please? 5 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:14,400 Mayor Suhes. 6 00:00:14,480 --> 00:00:14,800 Here. 7 00:00:15,120 --> 00:00:15,980 Councilman Clausing. 8 00:00:16,121 --> 00:00:16,300 Here. 9 00:00:16,680 --> 00:00:17,619 Councilwoman Robbins. 10 00:00:17,740 --> 00:00:17,920 Here. 11 00:00:18,260 --> 00:00:18,940 Councilman Weller. 12 00:00:19,140 --> 00:00:19,340 Here. 13 00:00:20,020 --> 00:00:21,080 Councilwoman Bay Parker. 14 00:00:21,280 --> 00:00:21,780 Here. 15 00:00:21,860 --> 00:00:22,840 Councilwoman Brace. 16 00:00:22,900 --> 00:00:23,500 Here. 17 00:00:23,540 --> 00:00:25,040 And Councilman Brown is absent. 18 00:00:26,720 --> 00:00:27,200 Thank you. 19 00:00:28,200 --> 00:00:31,040 Item three is the report of the city manager, Mr. Munch. 20 00:00:31,260 --> 00:00:31,920 No report, Mayor. 21 00:00:32,201 --> 00:00:35,060 Thank you. Item four is the report of the city attorney. 22 00:00:35,340 --> 00:00:35,920 No report. 23 00:00:36,560 --> 00:00:36,980 Thank you. 24 00:00:37,920 --> 00:00:41,360 Item five is presentations. Tonight, we have the 25 00:00:41,440 --> 00:00:45,060 swearing-in ceremony for three new police officers 26 00:00:45,720 --> 00:00:49,610 and two proclamations for the fourth grade and 27 00:00:49,700 --> 00:00:53,019 fifth grade basketball teams. So, Chief Uecker. 28 00:00:56,580 --> 00:01:00,240 Mayor, Council, thank you for swearing in our three new 29 00:01:00,340 --> 00:01:03,760 officers today. It's very important to them, their families, and of course, to the 30 00:01:03,780 --> 00:01:06,260 police department. We have three officers today. 31 00:01:06,380 --> 00:01:09,160 We have Tiana Eccles, Colin O'Mara, and 32 00:01:09,340 --> 00:01:13,240 Ava Sorgenfrei, and I'd like to invite 33 00:01:13,460 --> 00:01:17,320 Tiana, her boyfriend Adam, and her boyfriend's mother, 34 00:01:17,480 --> 00:01:19,000 Thorley, to join me. 35 00:01:23,660 --> 00:01:26,180 Tiana is a graduate of DePaul University. 36 00:01:26,420 --> 00:01:27,920 She holds a bachelor's in philosophy. 37 00:01:28,140 --> 00:01:31,660 She's also a Marine veteran, where she was a military police 38 00:01:31,780 --> 00:01:34,340 officer. Tiana, if you would, join the mayor 39 00:01:35,180 --> 00:01:36,460 and take the oath of office. 40 00:01:38,860 --> 00:01:39,320 Welcome. 41 00:01:39,640 --> 00:01:40,100 Hello, sir. 42 00:01:40,500 --> 00:01:42,320 If you could raise your right hand, please. 43 00:01:43,360 --> 00:01:45,000 I, state your name. 44 00:01:45,480 --> 00:01:46,420 I, Tiana Eccles. 45 00:01:47,140 --> 00:01:50,280 Having been assigned to the office of police officer. 46 00:01:50,560 --> 00:01:52,900 Having been assigned to the office of police officer. 47 00:01:53,420 --> 00:01:54,979 In the city of Wheaton. 48 00:01:55,020 --> 00:01:55,940 In the city of Wheaton. 49 00:01:56,100 --> 00:01:57,400 In the County of DuPage. 50 00:01:57,580 --> 00:01:58,700 In the County of DuPage. 51 00:01:58,940 --> 00:02:01,200 Do solemnly swear or affirm. 52 00:02:01,540 --> 00:02:03,180 Do solemnly swear or affirm. 53 00:02:03,700 --> 00:02:06,970 That I will support the Constitution of the United States. 54 00:02:07,220 --> 00:02:09,680 That I will support the Constitution of the United States. 55 00:02:10,081 --> 00:02:12,640 And the Constitution of the State of Illinois. 56 00:02:12,700 --> 00:02:14,460 And the Constitution of the State of Illinois. 57 00:02:15,080 --> 00:02:17,240 And that I will faithfully discharge. 58 00:02:17,640 --> 00:02:19,180 And that I will faithfully discharge. 59 00:02:19,800 --> 00:02:22,880 The duties of the office of police officer. 60 00:02:23,160 --> 00:02:25,400 The duties of the office of police officer. 61 00:02:26,060 --> 00:02:28,140 According to the best of my ability. 62 00:02:28,320 --> 00:02:29,800 According to the best of my ability. 63 00:02:30,100 --> 00:02:31,060 Congratulations. 64 00:02:31,140 --> 00:02:32,280 Thank you, 65 00:02:33,210 --> 00:02:33,210 sir. 66 00:02:40,049 --> 00:02:43,860 All right. Tiana's going to stay right there for one second, and before we 67 00:02:44,100 --> 00:02:47,420 have Adam pin her badge on, I think 68 00:02:47,480 --> 00:02:51,160 it's worth reminding everyone of the significance of a badge. 69 00:02:51,340 --> 00:02:55,250 So, in law enforcement, the badge is far more than just 70 00:02:55,520 --> 00:02:59,460 a piece of metal worn on a uniform. It's a symbol of public trust, 71 00:02:59,740 --> 00:03:01,410 integrity, honor, 72 00:03:02,220 --> 00:03:04,900 and an unwavering commitment to serve and protect the community. 73 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:09,940 So tonight, each one of our officers' badges will be placed on them by a loved one, 74 00:03:10,340 --> 00:03:14,020 and when a police officer joins and swears the oath to serve and 75 00:03:14,080 --> 00:03:17,600 protect, that officer's family shares in that responsibility 76 00:03:18,100 --> 00:03:21,560 and burden as well. Adam, if you would join Tiana. 77 00:03:31,180 --> 00:03:31,760 Good job. 78 00:03:41,840 --> 00:03:41,890 Thank you. 79 00:03:41,890 --> 00:03:42,560 Thank you very much. 80 00:03:45,090 --> 00:03:46,900 Thank you. 81 00:03:50,780 --> 00:03:53,020 Our second officer is Colin O'Mara. 82 00:03:53,220 --> 00:03:55,560 Colin, if you would join me with your family. 83 00:03:58,080 --> 00:04:01,780 Joining Colin tonight is his father, Chris, and his 84 00:04:01,920 --> 00:04:02,540 aunt, Nora. 85 00:04:03,840 --> 00:04:07,760 Colin, if you would please approach the mayor and take the 86 00:04:07,800 --> 00:04:08,500 oath of office. 87 00:04:10,960 --> 00:04:11,420 Welcome. 88 00:04:12,980 --> 00:04:14,720 If you could raise your right hand, please. 89 00:04:15,720 --> 00:04:17,161 And I, state your name. 90 00:04:17,740 --> 00:04:18,421 I, Colin O'Mara. 91 00:04:19,060 --> 00:04:22,219 Having been assigned to the office of police officer. 92 00:04:22,260 --> 00:04:24,120 Having been assigned to the office of police officer. 93 00:04:24,360 --> 00:04:25,680 In the city of Wheaton. 94 00:04:25,720 --> 00:04:26,460 In the city of Wheaton. 95 00:04:26,600 --> 00:04:27,860 In the County of DuPage. 96 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:28,940 In the County of DuPage. 97 00:04:29,220 --> 00:04:31,140 Do solemnly swear or affirm. 98 00:04:31,420 --> 00:04:32,880 Do solemnly swear or affirm. 99 00:04:33,120 --> 00:04:36,400 That I will support the Constitution of the United States. 100 00:04:36,540 --> 00:04:38,620 That I will support the Constitution of the United States. 101 00:04:38,890 --> 00:04:41,500 And the Constitution of the State of Illinois. 102 00:04:41,510 --> 00:04:43,100 And the Constitution of the State of Illinois. 103 00:04:43,720 --> 00:04:45,800 And that I will faithfully discharge. 104 00:04:46,100 --> 00:04:47,539 And that I will faithfully discharge. 105 00:04:47,740 --> 00:04:50,800 The duties of the office of police officer. 106 00:04:51,060 --> 00:04:52,860 The duties of the office of police officer. 107 00:04:53,260 --> 00:04:55,360 According to the best of my ability. 108 00:04:55,520 --> 00:04:56,840 According to the best of my ability. 109 00:04:56,900 --> 00:04:58,000 Congratulations. 110 00:04:58,080 --> 00:04:58,659 Thank you. 111 00:05:06,360 --> 00:05:07,040 All right. I did 112 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:11,980 miss one important thing. So, Colin holds a 113 00:05:12,080 --> 00:05:14,500 bachelor's in criminal justice from Lewis University. 114 00:05:14,580 --> 00:05:16,510 I think that was an important part that I missed. 115 00:05:17,180 --> 00:05:20,950 So, tonight, his father, Chris, will be pinning his 116 00:05:20,960 --> 00:05:21,480 badge on. 117 00:05:22,540 --> 00:05:22,940 If you would. 118 00:05:22,960 --> 00:05:22,990 It's 119 00:05:22,990 --> 00:05:30,280 getting 120 00:05:32,240 --> 00:05:32,860 warm. 121 00:05:32,870 --> 00:05:33,060 Mm-hmm. 122 00:05:41,840 --> 00:05:42,180 Thank you. 123 00:05:43,120 --> 00:05:43,500 Thank you. 124 00:05:50,580 --> 00:05:54,200 Our last officer tonight, Ava Sorgenfrei. 125 00:05:54,300 --> 00:05:56,840 Will you please join us with your family? 126 00:05:57,580 --> 00:05:58,080 Joining us 127 00:05:58,980 --> 00:06:02,780 tonight with Ava is her mother, Tammy, her father, 128 00:06:02,900 --> 00:06:04,900 John, and her stepmother, Roxanne. 129 00:06:05,492 --> 00:06:08,752 Ava has a bachelor's in criminal justice and 130 00:06:08,832 --> 00:06:10,652 psychology from Aurora University. 131 00:06:10,712 --> 00:06:13,352 She's also a collegiate athlete and runner. 132 00:06:14,232 --> 00:06:14,242 Oh. 133 00:06:14,252 --> 00:06:17,392 Ava, if you would, please join the mayor and take the oath of office. 134 00:06:19,372 --> 00:06:19,572 Welcome. 135 00:06:19,872 --> 00:06:20,312 Thank you, sir. 136 00:06:20,792 --> 00:06:23,552 Could you raise your right hand, please? State your name. 137 00:06:23,712 --> 00:06:25,032 I, Ava Sorgenfrei. 138 00:06:25,752 --> 00:06:28,892 Having been assigned to the office of police officer. 139 00:06:28,992 --> 00:06:31,252 Having been assigned to the office of police officer. 140 00:06:31,312 --> 00:06:32,552 In the city of Wheaton. 141 00:06:32,632 --> 00:06:33,472 In the city of Wheaton. 142 00:06:33,972 --> 00:06:35,012 In the county of DuPage. 143 00:06:35,152 --> 00:06:36,192 In the county of DuPage. 144 00:06:36,492 --> 00:06:38,732 Do solemnly swear or affirm. 145 00:06:38,952 --> 00:06:40,352 Do solemnly swear or affirm. 146 00:06:40,712 --> 00:06:44,292 That I will support the Constitution of the United States. 147 00:06:44,412 --> 00:06:46,852 That I will support the Constitution of the United States. 148 00:06:47,152 --> 00:06:49,672 And the Constitution of the State of Illinois. 149 00:06:49,752 --> 00:06:51,492 And the Constitution of the State of Illinois. 150 00:06:51,942 --> 00:06:54,072 And that I will faithfully discharge. 151 00:06:54,292 --> 00:06:55,732 And that I will faithfully discharge. 152 00:06:55,952 --> 00:06:58,712 The duties of the office of police officer. 153 00:06:58,912 --> 00:07:00,792 The duties of the office of police officer. 154 00:07:01,272 --> 00:07:03,372 According to the best of my ability. 155 00:07:03,452 --> 00:07:04,792 According to the best of my ability. 156 00:07:04,892 --> 00:07:05,592 Congratulations. 157 00:07:05,652 --> 00:07:06,092 Thank you, sir. 158 00:07:14,232 --> 00:07:16,672 Ava's mother, Tammy, will be pinning her badge on. 159 00:07:19,822 --> 00:07:20,602 Thank you. 160 00:07:28,412 --> 00:07:32,352 Oh, my God. She was trying to decide if she should wear her glasses. 161 00:07:32,612 --> 00:07:32,992 Oh. 162 00:07:47,192 --> 00:07:48,452 Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Council. 163 00:07:49,112 --> 00:07:50,092 Thank you very much, 164 00:07:51,832 --> 00:07:54,052 and welcome to our new police officers. 165 00:07:57,312 --> 00:07:58,472 Okay, Item 166 00:07:59,772 --> 00:08:03,672 D is Proclamation for the Wheaton Thunder Purple 167 00:08:03,812 --> 00:08:06,272 Fourth Grade Girls Championship 168 00:08:07,072 --> 00:08:10,372 Team. Would the fourth-grade girls come forward, 169 00:08:10,512 --> 00:08:11,092 please? 170 00:08:24,312 --> 00:08:25,612 Thank you all for coming. 171 00:08:26,952 --> 00:08:29,312 The proclamation reads as follows. 172 00:08:30,212 --> 00:08:33,872 Whereas, the Wheaton Thunder Purple Fourth Grade Girls 173 00:08:33,952 --> 00:08:37,632 Basketball Team, proudly representing the Wheaton Park 174 00:08:37,712 --> 00:08:41,572 District's travel basketball feeder program for Wheaton 175 00:08:41,653 --> 00:08:45,092 North and Wheaton Warrenville South High Schools, 176 00:08:45,662 --> 00:08:49,312 showcased exceptional skill, teamwork, and 177 00:08:49,332 --> 00:08:50,992 determination during the 178 00:08:51,192 --> 00:08:55,052 2025-2026 basketball season. 179 00:08:56,032 --> 00:08:58,772 And whereas, through shared dedication, 180 00:08:59,292 --> 00:09:03,252 perseverance, and exceptional sportsmanship, the 181 00:09:03,332 --> 00:09:06,892 Wheaton Thunder Purple Fourth Grade Girls Basketball 182 00:09:07,052 --> 00:09:10,492 Team entered as the number four seed 183 00:09:10,992 --> 00:09:14,412 in the fourth grade girls' central division season 184 00:09:15,072 --> 00:09:18,312 ending tournament of the DuPage Youth Travel 185 00:09:18,452 --> 00:09:21,662 Basketball League, and went undefeated, 186 00:09:22,692 --> 00:09:26,272 securing the championship with a commanding victory of 187 00:09:26,532 --> 00:09:30,092 20 to 15 on February 22nd, 188 00:09:30,332 --> 00:09:31,512 2026. 189 00:09:32,892 --> 00:09:36,662 Whereas, this extraordinary achievement reflects the 190 00:09:36,692 --> 00:09:40,132 team's unwavering commitment to excellence, the 191 00:09:40,172 --> 00:09:43,642 guidance of their dedicated coaches, the support of their 192 00:09:43,672 --> 00:09:46,932 families, and the strength of community spirit. 193 00:09:47,712 --> 00:09:51,332 And whereas, the Wheaton Thunder Purple Fourth Grade Girls 194 00:09:51,432 --> 00:09:55,352 Basketball Team has brought pride and honor to the 195 00:09:55,412 --> 00:09:59,312 city of Wheaton, serving as an inspiring 196 00:09:59,392 --> 00:10:03,012 example of what can be accomplished through hard work, 197 00:10:03,292 --> 00:10:05,792 discipline, and passion for the game. 198 00:10:06,672 --> 00:10:09,972 Now, therefore, the City of Wheaton, Illinois does 199 00:10:10,112 --> 00:10:12,712 proclaim Monday, August 17th, 200 00:10:13,092 --> 00:10:16,412 2026, as Wheaton Thunder 201 00:10:16,652 --> 00:10:17,152 Purple 202 00:10:18,672 --> 00:10:21,852 Fourth Grade Girls Basketball Team 203 00:10:22,052 --> 00:10:23,311 Championship Day 204 00:10:24,212 --> 00:10:27,652 in the City of Wheaton, and extends its heartfelt 205 00:10:27,752 --> 00:10:30,872 congratulations to the players, coaches, 206 00:10:31,092 --> 00:10:34,342 families, and the Wheaton Park District for this 207 00:10:34,372 --> 00:10:38,102 remarkable accomplishment. Dated the 17th 208 00:10:38,172 --> 00:10:40,912 day of August, 2026. 209 00:10:40,992 --> 00:10:42,232 Congratulations. 210 00:10:51,252 --> 00:10:52,012 More pictures. 211 00:10:57,492 --> 00:11:00,211 Sure. Oh, I just stand in the background. Smile. 212 00:11:02,142 --> 00:11:03,802 My dark hair will make them look like 213 00:11:04,732 --> 00:11:05,572 I play on the team. 214 00:11:07,952 --> 00:11:09,872 You look like you're on the team with your blonde hair. 215 00:11:11,672 --> 00:11:14,972 I think you're good. 216 00:11:17,352 --> 00:11:19,372 Okay, hold on. Hold on. 217 00:11:20,292 --> 00:11:20,672 Yeah. 218 00:11:20,932 --> 00:11:22,112 Don't take bags, please. 219 00:11:22,832 --> 00:11:25,802 Mm-hmm. Yeah. We're not a bad child. 220 00:11:26,612 --> 00:11:26,872 No. 221 00:11:31,352 --> 00:11:34,472 And we have a copy of the proclamation for 222 00:11:35,212 --> 00:11:36,632 each member of the team. 223 00:11:37,532 --> 00:11:38,472 Oh, wow. 224 00:11:52,232 --> 00:11:54,432 Does the coach wish to say anything? 225 00:11:56,732 --> 00:11:56,742 Oh. 226 00:11:56,772 --> 00:11:57,632 No pressure. 227 00:11:59,732 --> 00:12:00,472 Yes. 228 00:12:03,132 --> 00:12:04,492 Oh, I have to say it into there. 229 00:12:06,660 --> 00:12:07,640 You're on television 230 00:12:07,960 --> 00:12:11,520 I guess. I'm so loud. They're used to my loud voice on the 231 00:12:11,560 --> 00:12:12,519 basketball court. 232 00:12:13,360 --> 00:12:16,480 Girls, I am so proud of everything that you accomplished 233 00:12:17,480 --> 00:12:21,340 last year. You're an 234 00:12:21,400 --> 00:12:25,360 inspiration to all of the young girls that come through the program 235 00:12:25,380 --> 00:12:29,120 now, and I just want to say congratulations, and I hope you 236 00:12:29,160 --> 00:12:32,900 continue to play basketball for a very long time, and 237 00:12:32,960 --> 00:12:36,740 take all the teamwork and hard work and all of the 238 00:12:36,760 --> 00:12:40,440 great things that you learn in sport, and carry them on through life. 239 00:12:42,400 --> 00:12:43,440 Congratulations. 240 00:12:58,360 --> 00:13:02,200 Okay. Could the fifth grade team come forward, please? 241 00:13:18,800 --> 00:13:20,820 Some of this might sound familiar. 242 00:13:23,900 --> 00:13:27,680 Whereas the Wheaton Thunder Purple fifth grade 243 00:13:27,760 --> 00:13:31,680 girls basketball team, proudly representing the Wheaton 244 00:13:31,780 --> 00:13:35,600 Park District's travel basketball feeder program for Wheaton 245 00:13:35,680 --> 00:13:39,340 North and Wheaton Warrenville South High Schools, showed 246 00:13:39,460 --> 00:13:43,440 exceptional skill, teamwork, and determination during 247 00:13:43,480 --> 00:13:47,260 the 2025/2026 basketball season. 248 00:13:47,980 --> 00:13:51,220 And whereas through sheer dedication, 249 00:13:51,520 --> 00:13:55,260 perseverance, and exceptional sportsmanship, the 250 00:13:55,280 --> 00:13:58,900 Wheaton Thunder Purple fifth grade girls basketball 251 00:13:58,960 --> 00:14:02,440 team secured the fifth grade girls division 252 00:14:02,580 --> 00:14:05,900 championship in DuPage Youth Travel 253 00:14:06,040 --> 00:14:10,000 Basketball League with a commanding victory, and 254 00:14:10,060 --> 00:14:13,450 for the second consecutive year, earned the 255 00:14:13,620 --> 00:14:17,560 title of Gold Division State Champions in 256 00:14:17,660 --> 00:14:21,480 Bloomington, Illinois State Championship in the March 257 00:14:21,700 --> 00:14:23,300 2026 tournament. 258 00:14:24,560 --> 00:14:28,520 And whereas this extraordinary achievement reflects the 259 00:14:28,580 --> 00:14:32,540 team's unwavering commitment to excellence, the guidance 260 00:14:32,600 --> 00:14:36,460 of their dedicated coaches, the support of their families, 261 00:14:36,800 --> 00:14:39,120 and the strength of community spirit. 262 00:14:39,960 --> 00:14:43,860 And whereas the Wheaton Thunder Purple fifth grade girls 263 00:14:43,960 --> 00:14:47,880 basketball team has brought pride and honor to 264 00:14:47,940 --> 00:14:49,000 the city of Wheaton, 265 00:14:49,820 --> 00:14:53,560 serving as an inspiring example of what can be 266 00:14:53,620 --> 00:14:57,580 accomplished through hard work, discipline, and 267 00:14:57,660 --> 00:14:58,980 passion for the game. 268 00:14:59,840 --> 00:15:03,480 Now therefore, the City of Wheaton, Illinois does hereby 269 00:15:03,500 --> 00:15:06,380 proclaim Monday, August 17th, 270 00:15:06,680 --> 00:15:10,230 2026, as Wheaton Thunder Purple 271 00:15:10,400 --> 00:15:14,360 fifth grade girls basketball team championship day 272 00:15:15,140 --> 00:15:18,600 in the City of Wheaton, and extends its heartfelt 273 00:15:18,700 --> 00:15:22,640 congratulations to the players, coaches, families, 274 00:15:23,000 --> 00:15:25,980 and the Wheaton Park District for this remarkable 275 00:15:26,240 --> 00:15:29,920 accomplishment. Dated the 17th day of August 276 00:15:30,220 --> 00:15:33,000 2026. Congratulations. 277 00:15:52,280 --> 00:15:53,300 You get one too. 278 00:15:57,020 --> 00:15:58,020 What did he say? 279 00:16:01,300 --> 00:16:02,100 It's all on you. 280 00:16:03,340 --> 00:16:04,340 It's all on you. 281 00:16:04,940 --> 00:16:08,800 And I have copies of the proclamation for 282 00:16:08,880 --> 00:16:10,540 each of you. Excuse me. 283 00:16:19,460 --> 00:16:22,460 Congratulations. 284 00:16:37,020 --> 00:16:39,840 And once again, would the coach like to say a few 285 00:16:39,880 --> 00:16:47,950 words? 286 00:16:50,380 --> 00:16:53,380 So we do have a souvenir here for Mayor Suoz. 287 00:16:54,100 --> 00:16:57,960 It's a picture that we put together of the girls, so maybe that can go up in your 288 00:16:58,020 --> 00:16:59,600 office or somewhere cool. 289 00:17:01,140 --> 00:17:01,440 There you go. 290 00:17:02,160 --> 00:17:06,000 Thank you very much, and it definitely will go up in the mayor's 291 00:17:06,161 --> 00:17:09,620 office. No one ever goes there. 292 00:17:15,100 --> 00:17:15,670 Thank you. 293 00:17:15,670 --> 00:17:15,690 Thank you. 294 00:17:15,690 --> 00:17:16,260 It's his color. 295 00:17:17,700 --> 00:17:21,500 So congrats, girls. All the coaches are, and parents are super 296 00:17:21,560 --> 00:17:23,421 proud of all the hard work you put in. 297 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:24,300 And 298 00:17:25,300 --> 00:17:28,800 winning back to back state championships, that's very impressive. 299 00:17:28,860 --> 00:17:32,500 I'm not sure how often that gets done in the state tournament, but 300 00:17:33,160 --> 00:17:35,340 definitely, probably doesn't happen very often. 301 00:17:35,400 --> 00:17:37,620 So you girls should all be very proud of that accomplishment. 302 00:17:39,100 --> 00:17:42,000 I've been coaching some of these girls since they were first graders, second 303 00:17:42,040 --> 00:17:43,980 graders, and just watching them, 304 00:17:45,120 --> 00:17:48,970 seeing how far they've come and how great of basketball players they are, and 305 00:17:49,000 --> 00:17:52,860 how unselfish they are, and how well they play together as a 306 00:17:52,920 --> 00:17:53,360 team. 307 00:17:54,180 --> 00:17:54,320 It's 308 00:17:55,240 --> 00:17:57,520 brings a lot of joy to the coaches to watch you girls 309 00:17:58,740 --> 00:18:02,040 play like that. So, very proud of you girls, and congrats. 310 00:18:11,344 --> 00:18:13,254 All right, you can go back now. Yeah. 311 00:18:22,684 --> 00:18:26,024 Once again, thank you to each team for coming tonight. 312 00:18:26,524 --> 00:18:28,804 We look forward to seeing you next year. 313 00:18:32,434 --> 00:18:32,434 Thank you. 314 00:18:43,034 --> 00:18:45,184 Now would be the chance to leave if you want to. 315 00:18:47,984 --> 00:18:52,104 They're 316 00:18:52,224 --> 00:18:52,904 civics. 317 00:18:53,004 --> 00:18:53,284 Yeah. 318 00:18:53,324 --> 00:18:54,524 Their civic duty. 319 00:18:55,424 --> 00:18:58,764 We want them to stick around. Hear what we have to say. 320 00:19:00,384 --> 00:19:01,724 We need to throw in there. 321 00:19:04,104 --> 00:19:04,244 Yeah. 322 00:19:05,404 --> 00:19:05,744 Okay. 323 00:19:06,544 --> 00:19:08,084 Thank you. Nice job. 324 00:19:08,424 --> 00:19:11,524 Thank you. Congratulations. Way to go. 325 00:19:11,944 --> 00:19:13,904 Proud of you. Try that. 326 00:19:17,664 --> 00:19:20,924 You gotta try 327 00:19:20,934 --> 00:19:22,104 one more. 328 00:19:24,584 --> 00:19:27,784 How about the texture? Missed the Pledge of Allegiance. 329 00:19:28,124 --> 00:19:30,064 I got here early to say hi. I've been here a minute. 330 00:19:31,104 --> 00:19:31,804 Thank you very much. 331 00:19:33,984 --> 00:19:35,284 This to Scott. 332 00:19:36,144 --> 00:19:37,324 Coach Chris. Coach Chris. I'm 333 00:19:42,144 --> 00:19:42,764 glad it's back. 334 00:19:43,164 --> 00:19:45,304 Box. He checks that regularly. 335 00:19:48,764 --> 00:19:49,624 I don't know. We 336 00:19:50,764 --> 00:19:51,224 decided. 337 00:19:52,884 --> 00:19:54,064 Good job. 338 00:19:55,104 --> 00:19:57,674 Yeah. He said, "Coach Chris, how 339 00:19:58,524 --> 00:19:59,134 about a high five?" Yeah. 340 00:20:00,864 --> 00:20:02,604 We'll give it to him. We can hang it up. 341 00:20:03,684 --> 00:20:05,404 Yeah, team good. Sunday. 342 00:20:10,244 --> 00:20:13,884 Very nice group. It's a good group. Oh, yeah. 343 00:20:19,144 --> 00:20:21,344 Okay. We move on to item 344 00:20:21,463 --> 00:20:25,324 six. Item six is citizens to 345 00:20:25,404 --> 00:20:28,764 be heard. Does anyone wish to speak to us tonight? Yes, sir. 346 00:20:34,244 --> 00:20:34,564 Ready? 347 00:20:36,004 --> 00:20:36,424 Hi there. 348 00:20:37,784 --> 00:20:41,003 Good evening, Mayor, members of the council. Can you hear me okay? 349 00:20:41,624 --> 00:20:42,364 Yes, please. 350 00:20:42,444 --> 00:20:44,524 I'm glad it's a smaller group to speak to. 351 00:20:45,544 --> 00:20:49,304 My name is Laurel Kietzman, and my husband and I live at 519 West 352 00:20:49,404 --> 00:20:52,904 Prairie Avenue. I'm here tonight representing the 353 00:20:52,944 --> 00:20:56,424 13 households that live on this dead-end street. 354 00:20:57,724 --> 00:21:01,604 It lies west of West Street, and as I speak, we are standing here tonight 355 00:21:01,614 --> 00:21:05,364 to demonstrate our 100% unanimous opposition to the 356 00:21:05,404 --> 00:21:08,714 proposed sidewalk installation on our particular block. 357 00:21:09,264 --> 00:21:12,804 We have compiled our specific and collective concerns into a unified 358 00:21:12,904 --> 00:21:16,224 petition signed by every single household on the street. 359 00:21:16,264 --> 00:21:19,964 We formally request a variance and exception from the city's sidewalk 360 00:21:20,084 --> 00:21:24,064 installation plan. Copies for you and the mayor and each one of 361 00:21:24,144 --> 00:21:27,924 the council members have been formally submitted to the city 362 00:21:28,004 --> 00:21:31,824 clerk. Explicitly, we want to tell you we're not opposed to the sidewalk 363 00:21:31,844 --> 00:21:35,704 program in general. We fully support the broader program for 364 00:21:35,744 --> 00:21:39,344 new sidewalks because when it strategically connects 365 00:21:39,354 --> 00:21:43,084 children to schools, residents to shopping or parks or 366 00:21:43,164 --> 00:21:46,264 links neighborhoods together, it seems to make all kinds of sense for 367 00:21:46,304 --> 00:21:50,144 connectivity and safety, which was what they said it was 368 00:21:50,224 --> 00:21:53,084 for. But our block is a geographic anomaly. 369 00:21:53,784 --> 00:21:57,464 We are a quiet, curbless, 13-house dead end, 370 00:21:57,764 --> 00:22:01,344 and it terminates directly into the wetlands, the Lincoln Marsh Forest 371 00:22:01,464 --> 00:22:05,204 Preserve. Please refer to the maps that we have provided for you on the 372 00:22:05,284 --> 00:22:06,464 second to last page. 373 00:22:07,684 --> 00:22:11,514 The city's current plan is to spend public taxpayer dollars to, in 374 00:22:11,544 --> 00:22:15,224 this case, build what is quite literally a sidewalk to nowhere. 375 00:22:15,284 --> 00:22:18,444 This infrastructure does not enhance public connectivity. 376 00:22:19,304 --> 00:22:22,204 It provides zero pedestrian destination. 377 00:22:22,684 --> 00:22:26,664 There is no access to the park or any other street from the west end of 378 00:22:26,674 --> 00:22:29,004 our street except through private property. 379 00:22:30,084 --> 00:22:33,864 Our petition highlights three irreversible detriments that this project will 380 00:22:33,984 --> 00:22:37,894 cause. Storm water drainage. If you look to the second map on 381 00:22:37,944 --> 00:22:41,884 the second to last page of your packet, the purple area designates that 382 00:22:41,964 --> 00:22:45,944 half of our street rests directly inside a floodplain, of which the north side 383 00:22:45,964 --> 00:22:48,484 bears the brunt of the water accumulation. 384 00:22:48,494 --> 00:22:51,844 The city maintains that keeping the sidewalk at grade would not worsen the 385 00:22:51,904 --> 00:22:55,714 flooding. But if we replace highly absorbent, permeable 386 00:22:55,804 --> 00:22:59,694 grassy lawns with impermeable concrete right in a flood zone, 387 00:23:00,224 --> 00:23:04,124 it flies in the face of common sense, and it's antithetical to the intent 388 00:23:04,164 --> 00:23:07,704 of Chapter 34 of the Wheaton City Code, which is Storm Water Management 389 00:23:07,804 --> 00:23:11,614 Regulations. If the water that lands in our neighborhood collects at the 390 00:23:11,704 --> 00:23:15,484 side of the road, it always does, it begins flowing, and it goes 10 391 00:23:15,544 --> 00:23:18,984 feet down the grade to actually where we live. 392 00:23:19,884 --> 00:23:23,624 Water follows the path of least resistance, and it takes the quickest way to get 393 00:23:23,644 --> 00:23:27,564 down that 10-foot drop. The concrete sidewalk would become the new 394 00:23:27,644 --> 00:23:31,564 high-velocity channel. For us, property damage from storm water 395 00:23:31,624 --> 00:23:35,344 is real. The concrete strips away natural absorption and creates a 396 00:23:35,404 --> 00:23:37,504 literal conduit for water runoff. 397 00:23:38,044 --> 00:23:41,984 With the flooding in mind, I refer you to the last page, which shows some pictures 398 00:23:42,024 --> 00:23:45,673 taken back on April 2013 when our street filled with 399 00:23:45,724 --> 00:23:49,684 water and our neighbor, Donnie Schmidt, who got the Citizens Award, had to 400 00:23:49,724 --> 00:23:53,644 rescue us in a canoe because we couldn't walk out of our home due to the 401 00:23:53,684 --> 00:23:53,954 flooding. 402 00:23:55,444 --> 00:23:58,264 Severe privacy intrusion is another detriment. 403 00:23:58,284 --> 00:24:01,914 If you look at the third and fourth map down on the second to last page, because of 404 00:24:01,944 --> 00:24:05,684 the tight spatial layout of our historic street, home 405 00:24:05,844 --> 00:24:09,824 407 is in the northeast corner, and the city's proposed sidewalk path 406 00:24:09,884 --> 00:24:13,804 runs within 14 feet of a private bedroom window and 18 and a half feet 407 00:24:13,864 --> 00:24:17,294 from a bedroom window of two elementary-aged children 408 00:24:18,488 --> 00:24:22,188 Routing unfamiliar public foot traffic directly alongside intimate 409 00:24:22,268 --> 00:24:25,738 living spaces on a dead-end road that currently experiences 410 00:24:25,768 --> 00:24:29,508 virtually zero non-residential pedestrian traffic 411 00:24:30,148 --> 00:24:33,688 is unseemly. And then diminished public safety. 412 00:24:34,308 --> 00:24:37,868 Introducing a new walkway will signal to walkers, cyclists, and 413 00:24:37,968 --> 00:24:41,848 drivers mistakenly hunting for a shortcut to Gary Avenue, that 414 00:24:41,888 --> 00:24:45,788 there is an open path. Traffic will increase down our street, and because it 415 00:24:45,828 --> 00:24:49,488 dead ends blindly at the wetlands, they will be forced to repeatedly use our 416 00:24:49,508 --> 00:24:53,188 private driveways to reverse and turn around, thus creating a new 417 00:24:53,328 --> 00:24:57,148 safety hazard for our families. We are aware that the engineering 418 00:24:57,188 --> 00:25:00,668 department has already taken contractor bids for this project, 419 00:25:01,068 --> 00:25:04,548 and we are aware that the city engineer does not possess sole 420 00:25:04,748 --> 00:25:08,288 legislative authority to cancel a program objective, but you, 421 00:25:08,668 --> 00:25:12,088 the council, Mr Mayor, you have that authority. 422 00:25:12,888 --> 00:25:16,528 So the council holds the ultimate discretion to issue a variance or a 423 00:25:16,568 --> 00:25:20,368 policy exception when a design fails the basic logic 424 00:25:20,548 --> 00:25:22,108 of safety and connectivity. 425 00:25:23,148 --> 00:25:26,828 Spending taxpayer capital on a 3,307 426 00:25:26,888 --> 00:25:30,608 square foot river of concrete that serves no 427 00:25:30,668 --> 00:25:34,248 municipal purpose, risks floodplain runoff, 428 00:25:34,668 --> 00:25:38,548 and strips away the natural character of a quiet neighborhood really makes no 429 00:25:38,668 --> 00:25:39,028 sense. 430 00:25:39,968 --> 00:25:43,368 Our separate communications, letters, emails, and our unanimously signed 431 00:25:43,388 --> 00:25:47,208 petition have been dismissed as unfounded, which is why we 432 00:25:47,268 --> 00:25:50,708 stand before you tonight as a united front with respect. 433 00:25:50,768 --> 00:25:52,208 We ask you, the city council, 434 00:25:53,168 --> 00:25:56,888 and we recognize your service. I know it's hard to be in your shoes. 435 00:25:57,828 --> 00:26:01,608 Please use your legislative oversight and grant the dead-end 436 00:26:01,618 --> 00:26:05,608 section of West Prairie Avenue a formal exception from the current 437 00:26:05,668 --> 00:26:09,418 bidding and construction cycle. Thank you for your 438 00:26:09,418 --> 00:26:09,668 time. 439 00:26:10,768 --> 00:26:13,868 We look forward to your formal response to our petition. 440 00:26:13,928 --> 00:26:14,388 Thank you. 441 00:26:15,108 --> 00:26:15,328 Thanks. 442 00:26:18,708 --> 00:26:21,428 Would anyone else wish to speak to us tonight? 443 00:26:24,488 --> 00:26:27,288 Is there anyone online who'd like to speak to us tonight? 444 00:26:27,808 --> 00:26:30,188 If you'd like to speak, please raise your hand so I can unmute you. 445 00:26:35,688 --> 00:26:36,448 Okay, thank you. 446 00:26:38,408 --> 00:26:42,228 We move on to item seven. Item seven is the consent 447 00:26:42,308 --> 00:26:44,268 agenda. The consent agenda will be 448 00:26:44,308 --> 00:26:47,748 approved with one motion. 449 00:26:48,548 --> 00:26:51,668 Is there a motion to approve the consent agenda? 450 00:26:51,948 --> 00:26:52,388 So moved. 451 00:26:52,528 --> 00:26:52,908 Second. 452 00:26:54,168 --> 00:26:55,768 Andrea, could you call the roll, please? 453 00:26:56,068 --> 00:26:57,048 Councilwoman Robbins. 454 00:26:57,648 --> 00:26:58,008 Yes. 455 00:26:58,288 --> 00:27:00,968 Councilman Weller. Yes. Councilwoman Bray Parker. 456 00:27:01,068 --> 00:27:01,388 Yes. 457 00:27:01,648 --> 00:27:02,568 Councilwoman Brace. 458 00:27:02,688 --> 00:27:02,928 Yes. 459 00:27:03,328 --> 00:27:03,868 Mayor Suess. 460 00:27:04,288 --> 00:27:04,628 Yes. 461 00:27:04,688 --> 00:27:06,628 Councilman Clouson. Yes. Thank you. 462 00:27:08,388 --> 00:27:12,068 We move on to item eight. Item eight is the regular agenda. 463 00:27:12,248 --> 00:27:15,408 Under the regular agenda, there's no unfinished business. 464 00:27:15,508 --> 00:27:18,968 There are five items under regular new business. 465 00:27:20,208 --> 00:27:24,087 Item one is a resolution authorizing the execution of agreement number 466 00:27:24,488 --> 00:27:27,648 633 with Midwest Well Services Inc., 467 00:27:28,268 --> 00:27:29,708 doing business as, 468 00:27:30,648 --> 00:27:32,188 I don't know, DBA, I guess, 469 00:27:33,028 --> 00:27:36,468 municipal well and pump for well number 12 repair 470 00:27:36,608 --> 00:27:39,068 services for a total amount not to exceed 471 00:27:39,088 --> 00:27:42,568 $82,703.55. 472 00:27:43,028 --> 00:27:43,688 Mr Munch. 473 00:27:44,548 --> 00:27:48,438 Thank you, Mr Mayor. In January, the city council approved an agreement with 474 00:27:48,468 --> 00:27:52,268 Midwest Well Services to perform inspection and repairs to well 475 00:27:52,288 --> 00:27:56,228 12. During that project, the conditions in the well necessitated additional 476 00:27:56,268 --> 00:28:00,168 repairs, so the city solicited and received three bids for that 477 00:28:00,208 --> 00:28:00,918 additional work. 478 00:28:01,828 --> 00:28:04,288 Midwest Well Services was the lowest bidder at 479 00:28:04,298 --> 00:28:08,068 $82,703. This is an unbudgeted 480 00:28:08,148 --> 00:28:11,698 repair. However, there are funds available in the water fund due to other 481 00:28:11,708 --> 00:28:15,568 projects that have received favorable bid pricing this year. 482 00:28:15,928 --> 00:28:17,848 Staff recommends approval of this award. 483 00:28:18,708 --> 00:28:20,708 Okay, is there a motion, please? 484 00:28:20,868 --> 00:28:21,328 So moved. 485 00:28:21,588 --> 00:28:22,568 Is there a second? 486 00:28:22,808 --> 00:28:23,188 Second. 487 00:28:23,948 --> 00:28:25,768 Any discussion from the audience? 488 00:28:26,948 --> 00:28:28,288 Discussion from the council? 489 00:28:30,268 --> 00:28:31,788 Andrea, could you call the roll, please? 490 00:28:32,208 --> 00:28:33,228 Councilwoman Bray Parker. 491 00:28:33,408 --> 00:28:33,688 Yes. 492 00:28:34,008 --> 00:28:34,988 Councilwoman Brace. 493 00:28:35,048 --> 00:28:35,348 Yes. 494 00:28:35,588 --> 00:28:36,168 Mayor Suess. 495 00:28:36,408 --> 00:28:36,728 Yes. 496 00:28:36,867 --> 00:28:39,367 Councilman Clouson. Yes. Councilwoman Robbins. 497 00:28:39,468 --> 00:28:39,728 Yes. 498 00:28:40,088 --> 00:28:41,748 Councilman Weller. Yes. Thank you. 499 00:28:43,348 --> 00:28:47,228 Item two is a resolution authorizing execution of agreement number 500 00:28:47,348 --> 00:28:50,968 634 with Trine Construction Corporation, for 501 00:28:51,028 --> 00:28:54,928 construction services for the 2026 Lead Service Line 502 00:28:54,988 --> 00:28:58,968 Replacement Program for a total amount not to exceed 503 00:28:58,978 --> 00:29:01,198 $390,500 504 00:29:02,248 --> 00:29:05,608 and a 10% contingency. Mr Munch. 505 00:29:06,588 --> 00:29:10,248 Mayor, in accordance with state law, the city is continuing its multi-year efforts 506 00:29:10,328 --> 00:29:12,908 to replace lead water service lines in the city. 507 00:29:13,648 --> 00:29:17,348 We've replaced 588 lead services to date, and we plan to 508 00:29:17,408 --> 00:29:20,088 replace an additional 50 through this year's program. 509 00:29:20,628 --> 00:29:24,308 The city solicited and received four bids for the 2026 510 00:29:24,328 --> 00:29:27,278 program, with Trine Construction being the low bidder at 511 00:29:27,288 --> 00:29:31,178 $390,500. This is one of the projects 512 00:29:31,228 --> 00:29:33,707 I mentioned in the last item as being under budget. 513 00:29:33,738 --> 00:29:37,508 The 2026 budget included $486,000, so the low 514 00:29:37,588 --> 00:29:41,468 bid here is $95,500 under budget. 515 00:29:41,948 --> 00:29:43,888 Staff recommends approval of this award. 516 00:29:44,688 --> 00:29:46,448 Thank you. Is there a motion, please? 517 00:29:46,978 --> 00:29:47,488 So moved. 518 00:29:47,748 --> 00:29:48,688 Is there a second? 519 00:29:49,348 --> 00:29:49,668 Second. 520 00:29:52,128 --> 00:29:52,978 Second to- 521 00:29:53,728 --> 00:29:54,088 Leah. 522 00:29:54,208 --> 00:29:54,218 Leah. 523 00:29:54,218 --> 00:29:54,568 Leah. 524 00:29:57,528 --> 00:30:00,808 Okay. Any discussion from the audience? 525 00:30:02,228 --> 00:30:03,628 Discussion from the council? 526 00:30:06,068 --> 00:30:07,568 Andrea, could you call the roll, please? 527 00:30:08,008 --> 00:30:08,908 Councilwoman Robbins. 528 00:30:09,008 --> 00:30:09,288 Yes. 529 00:30:09,548 --> 00:30:12,108 Councilman Weller. Yes. Councilwoman Bray Parker. 530 00:30:12,208 --> 00:30:12,488 Yes. 531 00:30:12,768 --> 00:30:13,608 Councilwoman Brace. 532 00:30:13,768 --> 00:30:14,068 Yes. 533 00:30:14,468 --> 00:30:15,028 Mayor Suess. 534 00:30:15,608 --> 00:30:15,888 Yes. 535 00:30:16,128 --> 00:30:18,148 Councilman Clouson. Yes. Thank you 536 00:30:19,992 --> 00:30:23,852 Item three is an ordinance disconnecting certain territory from the 537 00:30:23,932 --> 00:30:27,912 city of Wheaton. 26 West 171 Roosevelt 538 00:30:28,012 --> 00:30:29,372 Road, PIN 539 00:30:29,912 --> 00:30:34,892 05-19-201-006 540 00:30:34,992 --> 00:30:36,832 portion of. Mr. Munch. 541 00:30:37,772 --> 00:30:41,472 Thank you, Mayor. In July, the city received a request from the Wheaton 542 00:30:41,552 --> 00:30:44,712 Franciscan Sisters Corporation, who is the owner of Mary Joy 543 00:30:44,752 --> 00:30:48,272 Rehabilitation Hospital, to disconnect a portion of their 544 00:30:48,352 --> 00:30:52,342 property located at 26 West 171 Roosevelt Road from 545 00:30:52,372 --> 00:30:55,852 the city of Wheaton. The approximately five-acre parcel in 546 00:30:55,932 --> 00:30:59,842 question fronts Roosevelt Road and is a relatively small piece of 547 00:30:59,892 --> 00:31:03,772 the larger 60-acre campus that is in unincorporated Wheaton. 548 00:31:04,372 --> 00:31:07,792 Mary Joy wishes to install a sign, which is currently prohibited 549 00:31:08,152 --> 00:31:10,892 because there is no principal use on this parcel. 550 00:31:11,412 --> 00:31:12,032 The parcel is 551 00:31:13,212 --> 00:31:17,032 a tax-exempt parcel, and staff is supportive of this request. 552 00:31:17,892 --> 00:31:19,632 Thank you. Is there a motion, please? 553 00:31:20,252 --> 00:31:20,672 So moved. 554 00:31:20,952 --> 00:31:21,772 Is there a second? 555 00:31:22,532 --> 00:31:22,892 Second. 556 00:31:23,492 --> 00:31:25,212 Any discussion from the audience? 557 00:31:26,232 --> 00:31:27,532 Discussion from the council? 558 00:31:29,392 --> 00:31:31,012 Angie, could you call the roll, please? 559 00:31:31,252 --> 00:31:33,612 Councilman Clausing? Yes. Councilwoman Robbins? 560 00:31:33,732 --> 00:31:34,052 Yes. 561 00:31:34,352 --> 00:31:37,132 Councilman Weller? Yes. Councilwoman Bray Parker? 562 00:31:37,212 --> 00:31:37,552 Yes. 563 00:31:37,952 --> 00:31:38,852 Councilwoman Brice? 564 00:31:39,032 --> 00:31:39,312 Yes. 565 00:31:39,612 --> 00:31:40,192 Mayor Suess? 566 00:31:40,452 --> 00:31:40,772 Yes. 567 00:31:40,952 --> 00:31:41,332 Thank you. 568 00:31:43,312 --> 00:31:47,082 Item four is an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of 569 00:31:47,132 --> 00:31:50,812 Wheaton by adding Article 10, Overweight, 570 00:31:50,952 --> 00:31:54,432 Oversized Vehicles to Chapter 70, Traffic and 571 00:31:54,512 --> 00:31:58,352 Vehicles, and adding permit fees to Appendix B, 572 00:31:58,572 --> 00:32:02,232 Fee Schedule. This is a first reading. Mr. Munch. 573 00:32:02,852 --> 00:32:06,472 Thank you, Mayor. This is the first reading of an ordinance that would regulate 574 00:32:06,892 --> 00:32:09,872 oversize and overweight trucks on city streets. 575 00:32:10,392 --> 00:32:13,912 It would also establish a permitting process for those vehicles. 576 00:32:14,172 --> 00:32:17,752 As the police chief lays out in his memo, oversize and overweight 577 00:32:17,832 --> 00:32:21,692 vehicles pose safety concerns, disrupt the flow of traffic, and can damage 578 00:32:21,712 --> 00:32:24,262 city infrastructure when not routed properly. 579 00:32:24,812 --> 00:32:28,261 Most municipalities in DuPage County and the county itself have similar 580 00:32:28,272 --> 00:32:32,192 regulations in place. The ordinance presented here establishes a system 581 00:32:32,232 --> 00:32:36,012 to properly route these vehicles through the city and also establishes a fee 582 00:32:36,132 --> 00:32:37,412 schedule for these permits. 583 00:32:38,872 --> 00:32:40,552 Any comments from the council? 584 00:32:42,812 --> 00:32:43,972 Comments from the audience? 585 00:32:47,232 --> 00:32:51,072 And again, this will appear as an agenda item at the first meeting in 586 00:32:51,132 --> 00:32:51,652 September. 587 00:32:51,992 --> 00:32:52,272 Correct. 588 00:32:53,712 --> 00:32:57,532 Item five is a resolution to authorize the execution of agreement 589 00:32:57,612 --> 00:33:01,272 number 632 with Axon Enterprise Inc 590 00:33:01,732 --> 00:33:05,392 to provide Axon Police Records Management System, 591 00:33:05,672 --> 00:33:09,352 Axon Records, and officer safety plan 592 00:33:09,432 --> 00:33:12,832 hardware and associated software services for a 593 00:33:12,852 --> 00:33:16,832 10-year term in a total amount not to exceed 594 00:33:17,992 --> 00:33:23,292 $5,771,003.76. 595 00:33:23,832 --> 00:33:25,472 This requires five votes. 596 00:33:26,672 --> 00:33:27,292 Mr. Munch. 597 00:33:27,972 --> 00:33:31,952 Thank you, Mayor. In June, the city council chose not to sign a letter of 598 00:33:32,012 --> 00:33:35,912 intent for the continued participation in the DuPage County Police 599 00:33:36,012 --> 00:33:39,532 Records Management Consortium and directed staff to explore 600 00:33:39,572 --> 00:33:40,792 alternative solutions. 601 00:33:41,592 --> 00:33:45,432 Police department leadership determined that Axon Records met the city's 602 00:33:45,492 --> 00:33:49,392 needs and began negotiating an agreement along with the villages of Lombard and 603 00:33:49,432 --> 00:33:52,332 Glendale Heights, who also opted out of the consortium. 604 00:33:52,712 --> 00:33:56,512 While each agency is entering into its own agreement, the shared 605 00:33:56,572 --> 00:33:58,862 implementation results in some cost savings. 606 00:33:59,642 --> 00:34:03,452 At the same time, the city holds several contracts with Axon for other law 607 00:34:03,492 --> 00:34:07,052 enforcement technology solutions, including Taser less lethal 608 00:34:07,092 --> 00:34:10,572 weapons, the body and in-car camera systems, 609 00:34:11,332 --> 00:34:13,872 and several of these contracts are reaching expiration. 610 00:34:14,033 --> 00:34:17,592 So the police department worked with Axon to consolidate these agreements into 611 00:34:17,712 --> 00:34:21,592 one. The resulting agreement is for $5.7 million 612 00:34:21,672 --> 00:34:25,453 over 10 years. This will result in a net annual budget increase of 613 00:34:25,572 --> 00:34:29,513 about $350,000 when you compare the suite of current contracts 614 00:34:29,553 --> 00:34:31,272 with this consolidated contract. 615 00:34:31,852 --> 00:34:35,292 Staff does recommend the approval of this award, and members of our police 616 00:34:35,312 --> 00:34:38,572 department command staff are here this evening if there are any questions. 617 00:34:40,192 --> 00:34:42,692 Okay, thank you. Is there a motion, please? 618 00:34:43,832 --> 00:34:44,432 So moved. 619 00:34:44,513 --> 00:34:45,332 Is there a second? 620 00:34:46,473 --> 00:34:46,792 Second. 621 00:34:47,912 --> 00:34:49,772 Any discussion from the audience? 622 00:34:51,752 --> 00:34:53,112 Discussion from the council? 623 00:34:56,092 --> 00:34:59,432 If I heard you correctly, this is more than just the records 624 00:34:59,552 --> 00:35:01,811 system that is part of this 625 00:35:03,232 --> 00:35:03,892 resolution? 626 00:35:04,892 --> 00:35:08,832 Yes, Mayor. So the new quote and 627 00:35:08,872 --> 00:35:12,792 the new agreement will not only include our records system, but it 628 00:35:12,812 --> 00:35:15,352 will also consolidate additional even 629 00:35:15,432 --> 00:35:18,812 non-Axon contracts with, 630 00:35:19,192 --> 00:35:22,852 let's see here, with Frontline, and that will be 631 00:35:22,892 --> 00:35:26,052 consolidated with the Axon standards. 632 00:35:26,112 --> 00:35:29,852 And then, of course, we will be replacing some sorely outdated 633 00:35:29,892 --> 00:35:32,812 hardware, which is our current Taser 634 00:35:32,992 --> 00:35:36,772 X26Ps, which are three generations behind, 635 00:35:36,912 --> 00:35:38,712 with the new Taser 10, 636 00:35:39,732 --> 00:35:42,092 along with other technologies that will give 637 00:35:43,212 --> 00:35:47,172 our officers more productivity and will 638 00:35:47,212 --> 00:35:48,852 certainly improve officer safety. 639 00:35:50,672 --> 00:35:50,872 Okay. 640 00:35:51,112 --> 00:35:55,012 I was just going to add, as the city manager said, some of 641 00:35:55,052 --> 00:35:58,812 our current Axon contracts are going to be expiring, so we would 642 00:35:58,872 --> 00:36:02,812 have to enter into those, get extensions, or enter into 643 00:36:02,872 --> 00:36:05,152 new contracts for those services anyway. 644 00:36:06,112 --> 00:36:07,692 But that's incorporated- 645 00:36:07,732 --> 00:36:07,782 But now it's included 646 00:36:07,782 --> 00:36:08,682 ... under this agreement. 647 00:36:08,732 --> 00:36:09,632 Yes, exactly. 648 00:36:10,412 --> 00:36:13,512 And we're benefiting from scale, I suspect, in 649 00:36:13,592 --> 00:36:15,352 consolidating these services? 650 00:36:15,912 --> 00:36:16,272 Yes. 651 00:36:17,432 --> 00:36:17,732 Okay. 652 00:36:18,552 --> 00:36:20,872 Any other comments from the council? 653 00:36:22,792 --> 00:36:23,172 Thank you. 654 00:36:24,332 --> 00:36:25,852 Angie, could you call the roll, please? 655 00:36:26,572 --> 00:36:29,362 Councilman Weller? Yes. Councilwoman Bray Parker? 656 00:36:29,412 --> 00:36:30,052 Yes. 657 00:36:30,112 --> 00:36:31,112 Councilwoman Brice? 658 00:36:31,372 --> 00:36:31,812 Yes. 659 00:36:31,852 --> 00:36:32,432 Mayor Suess? 660 00:36:32,652 --> 00:36:32,912 Yes. 661 00:36:33,212 --> 00:36:35,612 Councilman Clausing? Yes. Councilwoman Robbins? 662 00:36:35,752 --> 00:36:36,292 Yes. 663 00:36:36,372 --> 00:36:36,672 Thank you. 664 00:36:38,152 --> 00:36:41,832 Item nine is council comment. Is there any council comment this evening? 665 00:36:45,572 --> 00:36:48,872 Very good. We move on to item 10, approval of bills. 666 00:36:49,412 --> 00:36:53,262 I move approval of warrant number 926 in the amount of 667 00:36:53,262 --> 00:36:59,492 $2,457,123.45. 668 00:37:00,612 --> 00:37:01,812 Thank you. Is there a second? 669 00:37:01,952 --> 00:37:02,232 Second. 670 00:37:03,372 --> 00:37:04,952 Angie, could you call the roll, please? 671 00:37:05,212 --> 00:37:06,252 Councilwoman Bray Parker? 672 00:37:06,472 --> 00:37:06,712 Yes. 673 00:37:06,912 --> 00:37:07,752 Councilwoman Brice? 674 00:37:07,972 --> 00:37:08,252 Yes. 675 00:37:08,612 --> 00:37:09,172 Mayor Suess? 676 00:37:09,392 --> 00:37:09,632 Yes. 677 00:37:09,832 --> 00:37:12,172 Councilman Clausing? Yes. Councilwoman Robbins? 678 00:37:12,232 --> 00:37:12,452 Yes. 679 00:37:12,872 --> 00:37:14,592 Councilman Weller? Yes. Thank you. 680 00:37:16,232 --> 00:37:19,812 Okay, item 11. We have a closed session this 681 00:37:19,892 --> 00:37:23,752 evening. The council will be going into closed session to discuss collective 682 00:37:23,832 --> 00:37:27,252 negotiating matters under 5 ILCS 683 00:37:27,492 --> 00:37:30,552 120/2C2. 684 00:37:31,392 --> 00:37:35,282 We are not planning any additional action following the closed session, 685 00:37:36,112 --> 00:37:40,072 and at the conclusion of closed session, we'll come out and 686 00:37:40,452 --> 00:37:41,752 adjourn our meeting. 687 00:37:42,652 --> 00:37:45,172 Is there a motion, please, to go into closed session? 688 00:37:45,472 --> 00:37:45,872 So moved. 689 00:37:46,292 --> 00:37:47,132 Is there a second? 690 00:37:47,812 --> 00:37:48,022 Second. 691 00:37:48,022 --> 00:37:48,352 Second. 692 00:37:49,752 --> 00:37:50,532 Mr. Weller. 693 00:37:53,512 --> 00:37:54,472 Split the difference. 694 00:37:55,732 --> 00:37:57,232 Angie, could you call the roll, please? 695 00:37:57,452 --> 00:37:58,272 Councilwoman Robbins? 696 00:37:58,412 --> 00:37:58,932 Yes. 697 00:37:58,992 --> 00:38:01,452 Councilman Weller? Yes. Councilwoman Bray Parker? 698 00:38:01,552 --> 00:38:01,852 Yes. 699 00:38:02,112 --> 00:38:02,932 Councilwoman Brice? 700 00:38:03,212 --> 00:38:03,432 Yes. 701 00:38:03,652 --> 00:38:04,272 Mayor Suess? 702 00:38:04,432 --> 00:38:04,672 Yes. 703 00:38:04,772 --> 00:38:06,652 Councilman Clausing? Yes. Thank you. 704 00:38:08,112 --> 00:38:10,152 Thank you. This concludes our public meeting.