Village of Lombard Legistar System

Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Gerhardt, the following were:

Present: President Mueller, Trustees Tross, Sebby and Kufrin

Absent: Trustees Borgatell, Schaffer and Florey

Quorum Present

Appointed Officials Present:

Village Manager William T. Lichter

Administrative Assistant Ellen Balsamo

Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer

Village Attorney Thomas Bentz

Director of Community Development David Hulseberg

Planner II William Heniff

Assistant Director of Finance Michael Guttman

Fire Chief Ed Seagraves

Police Chief Leon Kutzke

Director of Public Works Stan Rickard

Assistant Director of Public Works John Burg

Village Engineer David Dratnol

Deputy Village Clerk Barbara Johnson

President Mueller convened the Public Hearing at 7:36 and turned it over to Village

Attorney Thomas Bayer who explained that the subject of the Hearing is the petition for

the annexation of 801 E. Butterfield Road. He said that the hearing had been continued

because a portion of the property belonged to NiGas and there had been some question

as to whether that parcel would also be annexed. He said that it has been determined

that it will not be annexed. He said that the Hearing was for the purpose of hearing

public comment for or against the petition. He asked that any who wish to speak step to

the podium. There being no one to speak for or against the petition, the hearing was

adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

President Mueller announced that a dear friend, Carl Roth, had passed away this week.

He said that Mr. Roth had been a Villa Park Trustee, former Mayor of Villa Park, a

Representative of District 2 on the DuPage County Board and presently had been

serving on the District 88 High School Board. The wake will be held tomorrow from 2

p.m. to 9 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home. The Funeral is to be held at 10 a.m. on

Saturday at St. Pius X Church. A moment of silent prayer was observed. President

Mueller extended condolences to Mrs. Roth and her family.

Members of the Public Who Spoke

Paula Dillon, 8 Woodland Ct. Apte A 1 requested information regarding the status of the

empty Zitt's feed store. David Hulseberg indicated that the property is the subject of

litigation.

John Dooley, 314 W. Central thanked the Board for letting him speak and asked the

Board to discuss what is to be done about security and police protection in his area. He

has talked to several officers with no response that he considers professional or serious

regarding speeding motorists and theft in the area of Elizabeth and Central. President

Mueller asked for his phone number to have the police contact him.

Lisa Kenny, 151 S. Martha requested reimbursement for her sidewalk which was

replaced last July at her expense, in part, with the 50/ 50 program. Ms. Kenny said that

the sidewalk had been severely damaged and after she paid for her sidewalks the Board

voted for the Village to pay for sidewalks that are damaged. She thinks that there

should be some reimbursement for people who have had to pay to replace their

sidewalks six months prior to the decision. Trustee Sebby noted that Ms. Kenny had

spoken at the Public Works Committee and that the Committee rejected her

recommendation. The Committee's concern was that if we grandfather the sidewalks

which have been paid for previously by residents it subjects the Village to a great deal of

expense. Sebby said that he had asked Ms. Kenny to come to the Board and express

her feelings. President Mueller asked for a staff report at the July 20th meeting. He

explained that once the Board gets the recommendation in the staff report, the request

will be considered by the Board at the July 20th meeting.

Warren Nelson, 2432 Royal Drive, spoke regarding the issue of the sidewalk extension

on South Main Street to the proposed Highlands of Lombard development. He said that

he has contacted the Community Development Department and they have been very

helpful. He requested that the sidewalk not be put in, siting a neighborhood survey he

did which indicates that the residents are in opposition to the sidewalk. The residents

feel it is an unessesary intrusion into their neighborhood. Trustee Schaffer said that Mr.

Nelson speaks for the residents and suggests the Board waive the sidewalk requirement

in the Planned Development. Hulseberg said results should be in next week and if the

neighborhood wishes the sidewalk can be taken off the proposed development.

TrusteeTross suggested that a clause saying that at such time as a sidewalk is required

it will be paid for by the Developer.

In conclusion of Public Participation, President Mueller wished all Fathers a Happy

Fathers Day this coming Sunday.

Trustee Sebby asked for a correction or the June 1, 2000 minutes to reflect that Trustee

Borgatell voted against PC 00-16 at 638 E. St. Charles Road.

It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Florey, that the minutes

of the Regular Meeting of June 1, 2000 be approved as amended. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Steven

Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

Trustee Sebby reported that the Committee had discussed the sidewalk reimbursement

request made by Ms. Kenny and many change orders which are on tonight's agenda.

The 108 inch sewer was discussed because it has never been televised completely.

The Committee recommends putting it on the next CIP to avoid future problems.

Trustee Sebby said that the next meeting will be on Tuesday July 11, 2000. In

conclusion he reported that Gordon Hallbeck has resigned from the Committee due to

job changes. Sebby thanked Mr. Hallbeck for all his hard work. Trustee Sebby also

asked for volunteers to fill the vacancy.

President Mueller asked Trustee Sebby to see if Mr. Hallbeck could be available at the

July 20th to receive a certificate of appreciation or if not be he will have the certificate

ready for presentation at the Committee meeting. He commented that Gordon Hallbeck

had served the Village faithfully for many years.

Trustee Tross reported there had been no meeting but the Jaycees have a contract for

the shuttle busses for the Taste on tonight's agenda. He said that there will be satellite

parking busses avaiable at area schools and Yorktown Mall. He reminded residents

about the Taste of Lombard and Millennium 2000 July 4th Parade from Village Hall to

the Taste.

President Mueller added that The Taste will run an extra day this year, June 29 -July 4.

He said that the Fireworks will be on the 4th at dusk, even more spectacular than ever

before with twice as many fireworks as in years past in celebration of the year 2000. He

said there will be good entertainment including Mickey and the Memories a nostalgic

group in honor of the Jaycees 50th Anniversary. In conclusion, President Mueller

encouraged families to assemble at Village Hall at 10:30 a.m. for a walking parade of

families and sponsors.

Village Clerk Lorraine Gerhardt reporting as President of the Board of Local

Improvements on the BOLI meeting held yesterday. She related that there were two

payouts $3,418.78 for the Engineering contract for Special Assessment 213 and

$3,493.72 for the underground contract on Special Assessment 213. They also

approved closeouts for Special Assessment 202 with an excess of

$307, 075.00 making it possible for an abatement of the 10th payment of a 10 year

payment period. For Special Assessment 205 there was an excess of $155, 650.00

which will be an abatement of the 10th payment of a 10 year payment period. The

largest abatement will be on Special Assessment 209 in the amount of $1,009,824.00,

which will result in the abatement of payments 10 through 15. Clerk Gerhardt said that it

is due to staff and BOLI efforts in keeping project costs down that have provided these

abatements to the residents. She announced that the next meeting will be held July

10th 7:30 p.m. in the evening so that more residents will be able to attend. The Board of

Local Improvements will hold a discussion on the legal status of land acquisition on the

abandoned portion of Special Assessment 213 and will hear the public concerns

regarding the project.

Fire Chief Ed Seagraves reported on the Lombard Gateway project which prompted this

text amendment regarding townhomes. He highlighted the safety considerations that

had been mentioned and pointed out that these buildings are not made of combustibles

except for the roof which is treated. He said that each home has four hour rated

masonry walls which should contain any fire. He stated that these will be attractive and

well built buildings. He recounted that BOBA wanted 4 foot gangways and the Board

recommended 10 feet which the Fire Dept feels is unnecessary for fire protection, with

this construction they could have been built right next to each other. He felt that this

change is more appropriate in the planning process as well as the determination of

building height which is addressed in the zoning code rather than in the building code.

He talked about the second means of egress as a nice option but checking against code

and other communities there is no requirement in the BOCA or Life Safety codes. He

referred to the amendment attached which suggests an area of refuge instead of the

secondary stairwell in each unit as well as the location of the second means of egress

on the third floor not the second. An area of refuge would be some sort of balcony

which could be used off of the third floor bedroom area. In conclusion he stated that the

lighting issue should be addressed by the planning process. Seagraves recommended

adoption of the amendment. It was the general consensus that this Ordinance should

be approved with item number one stricken.