Thursday, November 15, 2001
7:30 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board of Trustees
Village President: William J. Mueller |
Acting Village Clerk: Barbara Johnson |
Trustees: Joan DeStephano, Richard J.Tross, |
Karen Smith-Koenig, Steven D. Sebby, |
Kenneth M. Florey and Rick Soderstrom |
Meeting Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
November 15, 2001
REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 15, 2001 - 7:30 P.M.
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Council Member Suzan Kramer, Trustee |
Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen Koenig, Trustee |
Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
Present:
BOARD ROOM
Broadcast on Cable TV Channel 6
I
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
The Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of November 15, 2001 was |
called to order by President Mueller at 7:36 p.m. in the Board Room of Village Hall. |
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Village Clerk Suzan L. Kramer |
II
Roll Call
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk, Suzan L. Kramer, the following were Present: President |
Mueller, Trustees DeStephano, Koenig, Sebby, Florey and Soderstrom. |
Appointed Officials Present: |
Village Manager William T. Lichter |
Assistant to the Village Manager Ellen Balsamo |
Finance Director Len Flood |
Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer |
Village Attorney George Wagner |
Chief of Police Van Dillenkoffer |
Village Engineer Dave Dratnol |
Assistant Director of Public Works John Burg |
Community Development David Hulseberg |
Records Clerk Diane Jantelezio |
III
Public Hearings
010786
President Mueller convened the Public Hearing and turned it over to Attorney Thomas P. |
Bayer at 7:36 p.m. Attorney Bayer explained the purpose of the Public Hearing for BOT |
01-11, at 18W583 Roosevelt Road. He asked anyone wishing to speak for or against |
the issue to come up to the Podium. There being none, he adjourned the Public |
Hearing portion of the meeting at 7:38 p.m. |
Enactment No: A Public Hearing 18W |
IV
Public Participation
President Mueller asked for a moment of silent prayer for former Trustee Paul Kufrin |
who passed away this past week. Mr. Kufrin was a former Trustee as well as former |
Park Commissioner. He was very active in the community and the Rotary Club. |
President Mueller extended the Village, the Board, and Village Employees' condolences |
to his wife, Adeline and the family. |
Paul Simon, 2215 York Road in Oak Brook, spoke regarding the Lombard Sign |
Ordinance amendment on that evening's agenda. He appeared on behalf of a group of |
property owners and sign companies who would be affected by this change, as the |
amendment would result in the loss of twenty one signs. He stated that the concept of a |
seven year amortization and ultimate removal of the signs to be a very anti-business |
policy and would result in the taking of private property without compensation. He sited a |
Federal and Illinois domain law. He expressed his belief that there should be cash |
compensation to business owners and mentioned possible lengthy and extensive court |
battles. He stated that these signs carry commercial and non commercial information |
such as public service messages and political advertisements. |
Ron Willems, 1064 Hammerschmidt, spoke regarding the temporary storage of salt at |
276 E. Central and sited specific environmental concerns. Among his concerns were the |
salt being stored on the ground, seepage into the water system, studies that have been |
done concerning environmental consequences and his concern about the aesthetics of |
the storage area and the visual impact to the neighborhood. Also, he questioned if, at |
the end of the winter, would the salt be moved or will it sit for one more year until the |
new storage facility is built. He also asked why the construction of the new maintenance |
facility had been pushed back. Mr. Willems also commented that branches overhang |
the sidewalks around the Village Hall complex, which make it very difficult for walkers, |
especially in the dark. |
Mr. Lichter responded to these concerns by saying that the salt storage would be |
temporary over the winter months and as the regular supply of salt empties, the |
temporary pile will be moved. He also stated that because this coming winter season |
may be very snowy, additional salt has been purchased. He also commented that the |
maintenance facility plan has been pushed back for financial reasons and assured |
residents that public input will be sought before the facility is started. Mr. Lichter |
promised that the branches will be taken care of. |
Mr. John Burg, Assistant Director of Public Works, commented that gravel was |
discussed for the base of the salt being stored at the 276 E. Central location. |
Mr. Lichter stated the resident could be contacted, if he wished, once a decision has |
been made regarding a base for the salt storage. |
Matt Misch, 342 W. Brookfield, asked why more homes are needed in his area, and |
referred to flooding issues and water damage that has taken place in the area. He stated |
that a Village engineer has been to his home and explained the overhead sewer |
program. He didn't understand why residents have to pay for something that they did not |
cause. He commented that he has a video showing the damage caused by the recent |
flooding and would like it viewed and asked for Trustee recommendations as to a |
solution. |
010798
Enactment No: Proclamation Snug Hu |
Trustee Tross arrived at 7:41 p.m.
010813
Enactment No: Swearing-in Ceremony |
V
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Sebby, to approve the |
minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting of October 18, 2001 and November 1, |
2001. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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VI
Committee Reports
Economic/Community Development Committee-Trustee Kenneth M. |
Florey, Chairperson |
Trustee Florey reported that the Committee met on November 6, 2001 and discussed |
several items on that evening's agenda such as facade improvement and Business |
Recognition Awards for outstanding service and/or facilities of businesses in the area. |
He asked that residents submit nominees. The next meeting of the Committee will be on |
December 4, 2001. |
Environmental Concerns Committee-Trustee Joan DeStephano, |
Chairperson |
Trustee DeStephano informed the Board that the Committee had not met since the last |
Board meeting. She said that the next meeting will take place on November 27, 2001 at |
7:00 p.m. |
Finance Committee-Trustee Karen S. Koenig, Chairperson
Trustee Koenig stated that there had not been a meeting of the Committee since the last |
Board meeting. The next Committee meeting will take place on November 28, 2001. |
Public Works Committee-Trustee Steven D. Sebby, Chairperson
Trustee Sebby remarked that the Committee met on Tuesday, November 13, 2001 |
which was a joint meeting with the Public Works Department. He mentioned that several |
residents attended the meeting to speak about flooding. Trustee Sebby stated that he |
appreciated the patience of the residents that spoke. The next meeting will take place on |
December 11, 2001. |
Transportation & Safety Committee-Trustee Rick Soderstrom, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Soderstrom reported that the Committee met on November 5, 2001. He |
informed the Board that the main topic of the meeting was the DuPage Transit |
Community Listening Program. He commented that attendance turn-out was light. He |
said there were two items discussed at that time, one which was tabled to the December |
Committee meeting for further staff information and a four way stop sign on 17th and |
LaLonde which was on the agenda for the Board of Trustees that evening. The next |
meeting of the Committee will be on December 3, 2001. |
Community Promotion & Tourism Committee-President William J. |
Mueller, Chairperson |
President Mueller said that the Committee met on November 15, 2001and reviewed a |
report from the Chamber of Commerce about their Business Expo and it's success. The |
Committee also reviewed a request regarding the Northern Baptist Theological |
Seminary which will come before the Board in December. The Committee also was |
addressed by the Executive Director of the Community Promotion and Tourism |
Committee and was given an update on the Hotel Industry. The next meeting of the |
Committee will take place in January |
DuPage County Community Development Commission-President |
William J. Mueller |
No report.
DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau-President William J. Mueller, |
Lombard Representative |
There was no report, but President Mueller mentioned that some information was in the |
agenda packets of the Trustees regarding some of the activities of the DuPage |
Convention and Visitors' Bureau. |
Village Clerk- Suzan L. Kramer
Village Clerk Suzan Kramer stated that the Committee met on November 15, 2001 at |
which time BOLI approved the following items: |
1. SA213, West/Windsor/Woodland, payouts totalling $3,812.35 |
2. SA, 214 A & B, Pleasant/Harrison, payouts totalling $508,103.59 |
3. SA215, Fountain Square payouts totalling $234,369.50 |
4. SA216, Ahrens/School/Highridge/Norton/Wilson, Adoption of a first resolution |
approving construction of SA216 in the amount of $3,860,303.96, and also for SA216, |
payouts totalling $53,189.65 |
5. SA217, Lombard Lagoon, payouts totalling $800.00 and a Resolution authorizing an |
amendment to a contract in the amount of $31,750.00. |
VII
Village Manager/Village Board Comments
Village Manager William T. Lichter pointed out that the joint meeting with the Board of |
Trustees and Public Works that was scheduled for December 11, 2001 had been |
rescheduled to January 8, 2002. |
President Mueller stated that there would be no second meeting in the month of |
December of the Board of Trustees. |
President Mueller stated that the Glenbard Wastewater Authority Executive Committee |
met on November 14, 2001 and information was shared on the recent flooding. |
President Mueller then went on to comment on a meeting which he and Mr. Lichter |
attended in regard to disasters and community response at which time they received |
up-to-date information as to what is happening in DuPage County. |
President Mueller then went on to explain the schedule of holiday events, such as the |
December 1st Christmas Walk and other festivities. |
Trustee Koenig announced that the malfunctioning traffic signal at Highland and 22nd |
St. had been corrected. |
Trustees Florey and Koenig stated that they are liaisons for the Chamber of Commerce |
and reinforced an invitation to residents to attend the Downtown Holiday Walk |
President Mueller commented that December 1, 2001 is the kick off of many holiday |
events in Lombard. Events planned for that day include the First Annual Christmas |
Walk, the lighting of the Christmas Tree and Santa arriving in town, the performance of |
the Canterbury Carolers and a Christmas Sing-Along at the Maple Street Chapel. He |
then reminded everyone that Yorktown Shopping Center would be open until 11:00 p.m. |
VIII
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Soderstrom, seconded by Trustee DeStephano, to pass |
the Consent Agenda, to suspend the rules, waive first reading and pass on |
second reading, waive competitive bidding and award contracts approve and |
adopt resolutions as needed for the following items and as read by the Clerk on |
the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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010778
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010779
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010805
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010806
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010814
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 70-02 Arb |
010784
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 5045- Sign |
010293
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 5038 North |
010776
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 71-02 SA2 |
010781
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 72-02 SA2 |
010783
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 73-02 GIS |
010801
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resollution 74-02 20 |
010789
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 530 W. North Avenue |
010802
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 75-02 530 |
010804
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 76-02 SA2 |
010741
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 5039 Lomba |
010761
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 5040 Liquo |
010764
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 5041Lombar |
010735
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Parkway Tree Trimmin |
010774
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Portable Radios for |
010785
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Employee Recognition |
010752
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 77-02 Eco |
IX
Agenda Items for Separate Action
010688
John Brill, 1721 S. LaLonde, stated that he has discussed this situation with other |
homeowners, the Village and the Police Department. He believes that the problem is the |
parents and students of Montini High School going through the subdivision to avoid the |
traffic signals. He asked for the courtesy of drivers in the area to slow down in |
consideration of the children in the neighborhood. He informed the Board that |
automobiles whip around the school busses as they are stopped to pick up students. |
The Police Department has placed a patrol car in the area as well as a speed sign, |
drivers slow down when the Police are in the area, but continue to speed when the area |
is unmonitored. |
Barb Caruso, 396 E. 17th place, had brought a message for the Board from her 5 |
children. She stated that she is able to watch her children at the bus stop from her |
window. She stated that she has called Montini High School and asked them to speak to |
the parents. She commented that she is not opposed to increased population or growth |
of the community, but feels that it is irresponsible of Lombard to increase in size but not |
to monitor the growth. |
Enactment No: Multi-Way Stop at 17 |
Aggie Gebis, 395 E. 17th Pl. commented that she has two small children, lives near |
Montini High School and wanted to urge the Village Board to approve a stop sign at 17th |
& LaLonde as there are one or two school age children in each home. She spoke of the |
increased traffic due to Montini and vehicles going as fast as 70 mph. |
Tom Koprowski, 1729 S. LaLonde, spoke about the survey and analysis that was done. |
He inquired where he may obtain a copy or review the results. |
Clerk Kramer confirmed that she would send him a copy of the results. |
John Wittert, 383 E. 17th Pl. spoke of the Providence Subdivision being a well travelled |
shortcut to Highland Avenue and referred to the documents that he presented to the |
Board of Trustees. He stated that John Johnson, Technical Service Supervisor, did not |
support the request because the area did not meet the State of Illinois guidelines. Mr. |
Wittert continued on to say that there were no objections from the residents of the |
subdivision to a four way stop sign at 17th Street and LaLonde. He stated his belief that |
the proposed Medical Center on Highland would also impact traffic. |
Mr. Wittert then referred to a study done in Boulder, Colorado regarding the low |
percentage of drivers that come to a complete stop at a stop sign, but do slow down for |
the stop sign. He also referred to the studies done in his area in April and September |
that addressed the speed issue and vehicle counts. Mr. Wittert requested speed signs, |
as there are many children to protect in that new subdivision. |
There was some discussion of the issues in the reports. |
Mr. Lichter deferred to Trustee Soderstrom. |
Trustee Soderstrom reviewed John Johnson's reasons for the recommendation to deny |
this request. Among those reasons were the results of the traffic counts, speed studies |
and lack of accidents. He mentioned that this matter was brought up at the October 1, |
2001 meeting of the Transportation and Safety Committee and Mr. Johnson suggested |
not to approve due to the results of the survey conducted that showed traffic counts did |
not warrant a four way stop sign. He went on to say that the average speed was 28 |
mph, and reported that according to records, no accidents had taken place in the year |
2000-2001. Trustee Soderstrom discussed the unusual votes at that meeting and said |
that he surveyed members of the Transportation and Safety Committee and the original |
motion was misunderstood and the Committee would have recommended to |
disapprove. |
Trustee Koening had encouraged residents to come tonight and speak. She said that |
speeding was the number one complaint of the residents in the area. She stated that as |
a parent, she understood the concern of the residents and parents. She added that she |
has witnessed three requests for stop signs where they were unwarranted. She had not |
supported these because through her reading, she has found emperical evidence does |
not necessarily support what we think is going to happen. She then went on to quote |
from an article in the Traffic Planning Journal which suggested that the addition of a |
pedestrian crossing increased exposure time to pedestrians and make the situation |
more dangerous. She stated that if this unwarranted stop sign request were approved, it |
may set a precedent for other unwarranted stop signs. She discussed safe driving habits |
in that area and asked Montini students and parents to adher to the speed limit and be |
considerate of the children in the area, and that the area will be patrolled. |
Trustee Sebby said that as the Vice-Chairman of the Transportation and Safety |
Committee, he felt that statistically the stop sign may not be warranted, but he realized |
there are roughly seventy petitioners who requested the stop sign and that he would be |
in favor of a four way stop at that location. |
Trustee DeStephano asked for staff recommendations so that the Board could address |
speeding in the community as she finds that one in three calls to her from residents is in |
regard to speeding. |
Trustee Koenig shared Trustee DeStephano's concerns and referred to a section of the |
study on speed control. She stated that a four way stop sign was placed in the area |
where she lives and it has not resolved the issue as people only slow down and do not |
stop. |
Trustee Tross stated that stop signs do not control speeding, but speed limits do control |
speed. He said that he would support the position of the Trustee of the area, as she |
knows that area best. |
Clerk Kramer asked Police Chief Dillenkoffer if there are other communities that |
mandate a stop sign at a bus stop, and he responded that he was not aware of any. |
President Mueller asked Chief Dillenkoffer what the speed limit is in the area. |
Chief Dillenkoffer responded that residential areas that are unposted are assumed to be |
thirty miles per hour. |
President Mueller stated that he was in favor of lowering all speed limits in residential |
areas to twenty five miles per hour. President Mueller then talked to the Chief about |
increased traffic, speeding control and enforcement. Chief Dillenkoffer promised that |
speed will be more diligently monitored. President Mueller stated that he would like to |
see a twenty five mile per hour speed limit posted and pedestrian crosswalks marked. |
Trustee Tross asked if that issue could be addressed at that evening's meeting. |
Trustee Florey commented that he had similar concerns regarding Washington Street in |
his district. He said the speed limit was reduced from thirty miles per hour to twenty five |
miles per hour and it has helped. |
It was moved by Trustee Koenig, seconded by Trustee Soderstrom, to deny the |
request for a multi way stop at 17th and LaLonde. The motion failed by the |
following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Karen Koenig, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick |
Soderstrom |
3 -
Nay:
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Trustee Richard J. Tross and |
Trustee Steven Sebby |
3 -
Abstain:
Trustee Joan DeStephano
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President Mueller suggested sending back to the Transportation and Safety Committee |
a request to look at speed limits in the area of 17th St., 18th St. and LaLonde. |
Trustee Tross stated that no decision had been made and he would like to move |
forward with a twenty five mile per hour speed reduction. |
Village Attorney Tom Bayer clarified the issue and stated that less than four votes would |
mean no stop sign at the location of 17th and LaLonde. |
Trustee Koenig stated she would support a move to amend the speed in that area and |
Trustee DeStephano concurred. |
Attorney Bayer responded that in order to put that into effect that evening, it would |
require a waiver of first reading, and approve, in ordinance form, a reduction in speed |
with the designation of specific streets involved. |
President Mueller would like other areas, such as the speed on Fairfield, looked at also. |
Trustee Tross would also like Fairfield looked at. |
Trustee Soderstrom stated that he had received many cautions about knee jerk |
reactions from the dais. He commented that the Transportation and Safety Committee is |
in place to review these types of things. |
Trustee DeStephano asked if the Transportation and Safety Committee could look at the |
issue of a twenty five mile per hour speed limit in all residential areas of Lombard. |
Trustee Tross commented that he feels the Transportation and Safety Committee looks |
at what is warranted, not what this governing body wants. |
President Mueller suggested sending the issue of a temporary speed limit of twenty five |
miles per hour and pedestrian crosswalks back to the Committee, as that is what |
committees are for. |
Trustee Soderstrom stated that he would like to close the discussion but felt compelled |
to take exception to Trustee Tross's comment alluding to the fact that the Transportation |
and Safety Committee had blinders on and can't make a decision on values. |
Trustee Tross apologized. |
010605
Trustee Tross asked if the Board would be making this a Spring decision. |
Trustee DeStephano stated that this is a very important issue to both current and future |
residents, one which may prevent further flooding in her district. |
President Mueller asked if there were any further comments or questions from the |
Trustees. |
Attorney Bayer stated that if this item was tabled, the Trustees should direct their |
questions to staff or himself so that all concerns could be addressed. |
Trustee Sebby asked Dave Hulseberg if the petitioner had a copy of the development |
agreement and Mr. Hulseberg confirmed that Mr. Occhipinti had received a copy. |
Enactment No: Resolutions 95-02 & |
Don Hubbard, 31 W. Loy Street, stated that the soil of the property is not suitable for |
building according to soil testers that came out 10 years ago. Mr. Hubbard also thanked |
the Board for the sewers. |
Pete Occhipinti, 303 W. Windsor, stated that DuPage County has said that there are no |
wetlands on that property. He agreed that it is bad ground but the home he lives in is |
built on pylons and he has had no problems in twenty five years. |
Village Manager William T Lichter, stated that the Board's direction was to include a |
development agreement which the Director of Community Development David |
Hulseberg explained. |
Mr. Hulseberg stated that pursuant to the Board's direction, Staff reviewed the |
ordinances and the legal staff dictated the inclusions into the development agreement |
regarding soil conditions, borings and requirements regarding flat work. He stated that a |
structural engineer would have to provide documentation as to how these homes were |
built. |
Trustee DeStephano commented that the residents of this subdivision and herself have |
concerns about public protection. She felt that she needed more time to confer with |
staff regarding Section 10, G-4, and 3-C and requested to table this item to the Board |
meeting of January 3, 2002. |
It was moved by Trustee DeStephano, seconded by Trustee Florey, to table SUB |
01-03, Rick & Gina's Subdivision, to the Board meeting of January 3, 2002. The |
motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Karen Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, |
Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
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Nay:
Trustee Richard J. Tross
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010780
Trustee Sebby asked if the mentioned $2,000 goes back into the fund. |
Finance Director Len Flood responded that this was an expense that was incurred last |
fiscal year, but was not budgeted for the donation fund. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 5042 Budge |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Koenig, to suspend the |
rules, waive first reading, and pass on second reading an Ordinance amending |
the FY 2000-2001 fourth quarter budget. The motion carried by the following |
vote: |
Aye:
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee |
Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee |
Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
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010788
Enactment No: Ordinance 5043 18W58 |
It was moved by Trustee Soderstrom, seconded by Trustee Florey, to approve an |
amendment to Ordinance 4980 authorizing the execution of the First Amendment |
to the Annexation Agreement with a waiver of first reading. The motion carried by |
the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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010807
Trustee Tross requested that this item be pulled from the consent agenda to express his |
negative opinion and negative vote, as he did not think it would be appropriate to |
suggest that people who use in-line skates, skateboards and/or scooters are |
lawbreakers. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 5044 Skate |
It was moved by Trustee DeStephano, seconded by Trustee Sebby, to suspend |
the rules, waive first reading and pass on second reading an Ordinance amending |
the Lombard Traffic Code regarding the use of skateboard, roller skated, in-line |
skates and/or scooters in business districts. The motion carried by the following |
vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Karen Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, |
Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
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Nay:
Trustee Richard J. Tross
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010808
Trustee Tross explained that he requested that this item be removed from the consent |
agenda to express his displeasure and did not feel that a tarp covering salt would be |
appropriate in a residential environment. He requested that a better location could be |
found. |
Trustee Sebby asked what other sites would be available. |
Assistant Director of Public Works John Burg stated that there are other sites, but the |
site on Central would be more convenient and better for operation. |
Mr. Lichter commented that Fire Station II would be the most reasonable alternative, as |
the Garfield site is not adequate because that location is next to a wetland. |
Trustee Tross questioned why the Garfield would not be adequate as, this is where salt |
storage will be in the future. |
Mr. Lichter clarified that at this time, the Garfield site would not be acceptable now due |
to the fact that the salt would have to be put on the ground, and when the site is |
developed the salt will be on a cement slab. |
Enactment No: Temporary Road Salt |
President Mueller commented that there are no funds at this time to develop the Garfield |
site. He asked Mr. Burg if there were any other alternative sites, such as the |
Wastewater area. |
John Burg stated that the Wastewater site was too remote, but alternative sites could be |
reviewed. |
Mr. Lichter said that the salt could be delivered and stored as in the past, but the aim |
was to store more salt, as there are delivery issues if additional salt is needed. |
President Mueller asked if the salt storage area was filled up at that point. |
Mr. Burg responded by saying that if alternative site was available, delivery could begin |
now. |
Trustee Tross felt that the salt should be stored in a remote area as Public Works would |
have to transport the salt when needed, no matter what location the salt was in. |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Soderstrom, to table the |
issue of Temporary Salt Storage at 276 E. Central to the December 6, 2001 Board |
meeting and ask staff to return with alternative sites and possible screening. The |
motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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X
Agenda Items for Discussion
None
XI
Executive Session
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Soderstrom, to recess to |
Executive Session at 9:40 to discuss information regarding the employment of a |
specific employee of the Village. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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Reconvene
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of November 15, 2001 was |
reconvened at 11:31 p.m. |
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk, Suzan L. Kramer, the following were Present: President |
Mueller, Trustees DeStephano, Tross, Koenig, Sebby, Florey and Soderstrom. |
XII
Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Koenig, seconded by Trustee DeStephano, that the |
regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of November 15, 2001 be |
adjourned at 11:32 p.m.. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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