City Council - Regular Meeting

I pray for everyone's well-being. On September 8, 2026, I begin the regular service of the Elmhurst CET Council, which is held every Wednesday. I request everyone to stand up and pray along with me. I pray for a republic that will stand by the authority of the United States of America, and for a nation that gives everyone freedom, justice, and security under God's rule. Thank you.

Aal Dharman Bram Aal Dharman Bram Aal Dharman Bram Aal Dharman Bram Aal Dharman Bram Aal Dharman Bram Aal Dharman Bram Aal Dharman Bram Alderman Burumasu is present. Alderman Balinger is present.

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Alderman Shingo is present. 10 people are present. 3 people are present.

There must be at least 14 of them. So? Forgive me. 4 people are present.

4? I think 11 people are present and 3 people are present.

I am still in the council. Oh! Alderman Hill is here. Then it is correct. Only you should forgive me. Okay. I am here. I am present.

15,000 people attended. 3 people are experienced.

I think it's 12 and 2. But don't you have it? Yes, I see 3 hidden cases. No, 2. Okay. Then, if no one is against it, we can decide it as 11 and 3. 11 people are Hajar. 3 people are experienced. We have reached the quorum. Thank you. We accept your wishes through Rekha in the public. Is there anything in the public to submit through Rekha? If there is, please raise your hand. If no one is present, we can go to the public forum. Clerk Hammer, Clerk Malone, has given names to anyone in the public forum.

Yes, Chris Mergenthaler.

Okay, can you say the last name again? M-E-R-G-E-N-I-T-H-A-L-E-R Okay, I don't think that person is here. We can avoid the public forum and move on to the announcements. Do you have any announcements from Deisel? Alderman Virgil. On September 17, we would like to remind you that Ward 5 Town Hall is open. It will be in this room by 7 pm that evening. Also, after two days, on September 19th, Spring Road Business Association will hold their annual Fall Fest at Spring Road and Wild Meadows Trace. It will be from 11am to 2pm. Thank you, sir. Are there any other applications? Let's move on to the consent agenda. Clerk Roman, please read the consent agenda. Yes, sir.

Inam 5.1, Accounts Payable, 2026, September 8th. Then 5,7607,671.54. Referral related to Inam 5.2 Elmhurst Community Grant Programme Inam 5.3 Referral relating to Inam 5.3 Inam 5.4 Referral relating to Inam 5.4 Inam 5.5 Neighborhood Traffic Study No. 8 Inam 5.6 Buildings of Van Oaken Street Inam 5.7 North Grove Woods Storm Water Improvement Project Design Build Ordinance 5.8.0.11-2026 Ordinance 5.9.0.12-2026 Ordinance 5.9.0.12-2026 Inam 5.1 Poojam Ordinance O36-2026 Ordinance Inam 5.11 Ordinance O37-2026, Ordinance for the removal of non-walkable buildings in the city of Elmhurst in 2026, and for the approval of the decree. Inam 5.12 Ordinance O38-2026, to ban the purchase of two Ford F350 pick-up trucks as part of the contract, a 2014 Ford F254 by 4 truck and a 2015 Ford F254 by 4 truck are allowed. Inam 5.13, Resolution R68-2026, Sikich CPA, LLC, Elmhurst Nagar, 2025, Le Samagra Varshika Sampathika Report, is approved. Inam 5.14 Resolution R69-2026 Underpass Storm Water Pump Control Panels Kada Upgrade Project in I Concentric Integration LLC umai Professional 7 kararil upidan anumadi nalguna prameyam. 5.15 Resolution R-70-2026 A permit for the acquisition of Elmhurst, which is the grand funding of the Illinois Department of Transportation, for the Church Road side path renovation. 5.16 Resolution R-71-2026 A permit for the acquisition of fire hydrant facilities in 2026. Inam 5.17, Resolution R72-2026, Salt Shed Roll-Up Overhead Door Project 26-25, is allowed to be installed and operated. Inam 5.18, Prameyam 673-2026, Elmhurst Nagaram 2026, Nekuti Varshatheke, Chumathen de Kanakkaki Avastu, Nekuti Niruneikunudin Ulla Prameyam. Nanni, Clerk Malone, Consent Agenda il yedengilum Alderman koodudal charchakko edirthu votu cheyanu vendi neekam cheyanu agraheekunna yedengilum inam undovu.

Alderman Erbi, Mayor 5.4, 5.4, Alright, I will get an order to remove 5.4 and approve the consent agenda. Alderman Nudera. The order is being issued. Alderman Virgilito is speaking. When you are ready, please proceed with the voting.

Alderman Brahm.

Yes.

Alderman Johnson. Not present. Alderman Trudeau is not present. Alderman Baker.

Yes.

Alderman Nudera.

Yes.

Alderman Virgil.

Yes.

Alderman Nardini.

Yes.

Alderman Besido. Yes. Alderman Erby.

Yes.

Alderman Brennan.

Yes.

Alderman Veremis is not present. Alderman Ballenger.

Yes.

Alderman Sengo. Yes. Alderman Hill.

Yes.

11 votes for yes, 3 votes against 11 votes for yes, 3 votes against 5.4% consent agenda passed Clerk Mon Devaayi 5.4% Read the report I have a request to pass 5.4. Alderman Nardini is passing Alderman Hill. Alderman Nardini, thank you, Mr. Mayor. This is a referral. Now I am representing the DBCD in full.

So please pay attention to Elmhurst. I will take the role of Chair Jensen and Vice Chair Varamus and explain this in detail. This is a referral from Alderman Nardini and Alderman Sengoi to the committee for the language related matters related to the detention centre facilities in Elmhurst. This is a referral from Alderman Nardini and Alderman Sengoi to the committee for the language related matters related to the detention center facilities in Elmhurst. This is a referral from Alderman Nardini and Alderman Sengoi to the committee for the language related matters related to the detention center facilities in Elmhurst. This is a referral from Alderman Nardini and Alderman Sengoi to the committee for the language related matters related to the detention center facilities in Elmhurst. This is a referral from Alderman Nardini and Alderman Sengoi to the committee for the language related matters related to the detention center facilities in Elmhurst. This is a referral from Alderman Nardini and Alderman Sengoi to the committee for the language related matters related to the detention center facilities in Elmhurst. This is a referral from Alderman N This is about looking at the details of a detention facility related to our zoning code and other requirements to be examined. They required 8 different procedures in the referral. Then there is a ninth important requirement, which is about the appropriate procedure. It is a major decision of the relevant authorities regarding these detention facilities. When I read today's report, I could not understand where they stopped and where they started. They have held two meetings. I am sure that they have discussed some things in this. We do not know. Therefore, there may be some questions that Alderman Nardini can answer. However, they have responded to some questions. So I was able to find two answers from the report. Since this report will go back to the appeals and DPs in another open session, I am using it. In addition, federal detention centers or jails are not included in municipal lock-up facilities and public safety facilities. Therefore, I think this is intended to prevent the Arizona court from allowing a detention center. So that's a good thing. This is not a complete injustice, but I think it will be discussed in court. That is why I am using it. My main concern is about the appropriate part of their referral. That is, how the appropriate method for this detention facility works. Because what we see here is a big building, that is, a building that can be a detention facility or an office facility. Any kind of illegal activities or immigration laws of the federal government can be included in this. I do not believe that the state or Elmhurst has the authority or the capacity to do that. Therefore, I believe this is a matter of the Federal Government. Whatever it is, it is clear that the Supremacy Clause is in force. After this, I believe Alderman Nardini has investigated this in more detail. I am not sure if he has already investigated the new law. I would like to get some clarity on this matter. I am not sure if we are voting from the report. Alderman Nardini. I will return to this topic. Thank you. Alderman Nardini, thank you. I do not have a clear answer to your question regarding the appropriate procedure. Alderman Herby. This is what I have to say about this referral and the report. As part of the zoning review, I would like to explain what is going on in the federal government and what can be done with the zoning of detention centers to make it more clear to the L1C. I had a lot of discussions with Alderman Shanahan on this matter. If they have any comments, I will definitely let them know. I have discussed everything with them. I am sure they will give their input. This report strengthens and reduces our ordinances. It contains two things that make this language as powerful as possible. First of all, no matter what we think about Elmhurst, no matter how much we love it, its federal intergovernmental immunity is still there. If the federal government has property in Elmhurst, they will do what they want. They have established this with other municipalities, and there are provisions for that. We can strengthen our ordinance, but we cannot say what they should or should not do in the property of the federal government. This is not a biased issue. Apart from where you are staying, we all know that this is a law that is not very popular. 30% of the people in the country think that going to Home Depot parking lots can catch the worst people. 30% of the people in the country think that it is necessary to stop people who are not criminals. It is necessary to stop American citizens and kill them in some cases. This has nothing to do with Elmhurst. And another thing that makes this language so powerful is that a month ago, the Illinois State Act 1 made the prayer 4, the prayer 7, the prayer 8, and the prayer 6 walk. What they are saying is that Illinois has a large, self-sufficient federal housing, schools, daycare, cemeteries, public parks, forest preserves, public housing, and worship centers. UMM is a well-established community based in Elmhurst. I don't think we'll be able to find a suitable place for these relations here. So, I think that's what the institution means. Because if anything happens, it won't go to the Elmhurst federal government. Since the Illinois institution is handling it, we will get more protection. What we can do in this public service is to return the report to the Commission in the usual manner of DBC. Since this is an ordinance change, it will go to the Commission. Before the next meeting, what I intend to ask Ster and Muthalaya is whether it will be possible for the Constitutional Law to be implemented on its own or whether it should be implemented explicitly in our zoning. I am not an advocate, but in my opinion, the law states that there should not be a police station because there are too many police stations. Yes, I have to get more clarity in this matter from the Ministry of Justice. But if your question is answered, it is something that a municipality can do. We get clear values, we reduce ignorance, we make some rules about what can and should not happen in our zoning. Do you have anything else to discuss? Okay. We have a proposal and it is valid. Let's vote.

Alderman Bram.

Yes.

Alderman Jones Johnson is not present. Alderman Thaluddu is not present. Alderman Baker.

Yes.

Alderman Newberry Alderman Virgil Alderman Nadini Alderman Besudo Alderman Erwin Alderman Brennan Alderman Burimas Hajirella Alderman Bollinger Alderman Sengo Alderman Hill There are no votes against and 11 votes in favour. All three are not present. There are no votes against and 11 votes in favour. All three are not present.

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