Thursday, October 21, 1999
7:30 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
October 21, 1999
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 21, 1999 - 7:30 P.M.
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, Trustee |
Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee |
Steven Sebby and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
Present:
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
Absent:
BOARD ROOM
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I
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
The Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lombard |
held on Thursday, October 21, 1999 in the Board Room of the Village Hall was called to |
order by President William J. Mueller at 7:30 p.m. |
Jimmy Griffin of the Ray Graham Shared Living Center led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
II
Roll Call
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, the following were: |
Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Sebby and Florey |
Appointed Officials Present: |
Village Manager William T. Lichter |
Assistant Village Manager Anne Marie Gaura |
Administrative Assistant Ellen Balsamo |
Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer |
Village Attorney Janet Petsche |
Chief of Police Leon Kutzke |
Finance Director Leonard J. Flood |
MIS Manager Larry McGhinnis |
Director of Community Development David Hulseberg |
Village Engineer David Dratnol |
Deputy Clerk Barbara Johnson |
III
Public Hearings
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President Mueller introduced Attorney Thomas Bayer who reviewed the purpose of the |
Public Hearing in regard to the requested annexation agreement amendment for the |
property at 665 W. North Avenue.He invited the public having any questions or |
comments to come forward. There being none the Public Hearing was adjourned at |
7:35 p.m. |
IV
Public Participation
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Chief Kutzke introduced Probationary Patrol Officer Michael Harris . Clerk Gerhardt |
performed a swearing in ceremony for Officer Harris. |
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Clerk Gerhardt read a Proclamation for Voice of Democracy Week (October 31 - |
November 6). |
President Mueller congratulated the VFW on their 100th anniversary and presented the |
proclamation to Claude Collins of the VFW and Joan Sykes of the Ladies' Auxiliary. |
Ms. Sykes highlighted programs at the Glenn Westlake Middle School which will be a |
contest of the best essays and the contests at Montini High School and Glenbard East |
which will be for the best audio cassettes. There will be a dinner and National |
competition. Mr. Collins encouraged kids to enter and win scholarships. |
President Mueller surprised Manager William Lichter with the presentation of an |
International City Managers Association Service Award for 25 years of public service in |
local government. Mr. Lichter accepted the award along with his wife Jane and sons |
Brian and Andrew. |
Penny Arnold 527 E. Washington expressed frustration at the condition left at the |
DuPage Theater by the Big Idea Organization. She requested Big Idea to ensure that |
the Theater will be refurbished. |
Leslie Bolure 1011 S. Finley questioned the demise of the DuPage Theater and asked |
the Village to save our Theater. |
Doug Christensen 301 W. Goeble made observations about the troubling idea of |
referring to the Theater as a "2 1/2 acre parcel in the Downtown area" and quoted the |
original Big Idea agreement and promises including asking for assistance and |
partnership with the Village and the Millenium Group in the restoration. He said that the |
Millenium Group has hired an attorney to obtain a legal opinion of what the Village |
should do about the Theater. He asked that the Village use the contract to accomplish |
the restoration of the Theater. |
John J.Egan 342 S. Elizabeth, spoke as President of the Lombard Historical Society. |
He read a resolution supported unanimously by their membership, urging continued |
dialog in developing plans to continue renovation of the DuPage Theater. He offered |
the Society's support within the limited means they have available. He thanked all the |
Village Officials for their hard work in this endeavor as well as all of the efforts to |
preserve other Historical Sites. |
Pete Kramer 272 E. Taylor, reiterated the comments made by previous speakers and |
stressed that the Theater property is an important part of the Village. He showed a front |
page article about the Palace Theater which has been restored in Chicago and |
mentioned many others which have been restored, some of which were designed by the |
same architects as designed the DuPage Theater. He said that Lombard can't afford to |
loose this building. He feels that everything possible must be done to accomplish this |
Historical Restoration challenge. |
President Mueller commented that legal action would not be in the best interests of the |
Village as long as discussions are on going. He assured everyone that communications |
are still taking place. |
Trustee Tross complimented the President on the way he is communicating information |
to the community and assuring them that we are continuing discussions with Big Idea. |
V
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Florey, that the minutes |
of the Regular Meeting of October 7, 1999 be approved. The motion carried by |
the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
1 -
VI
Committee Reports
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Paul Kufrin, |
Jr., Chairperson |
No Report
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Florey reported that the next meeting would be on October 27, 1999.
Finance Committee - Trustee David N. Schaffer, Chairperson
Trustee Schaffer stated that there had been no meeting of the Committee since his last |
report at the last Board meeting. |
DuPage County Community Development Commission - Trustee |
David N. Schaffer, Lombard Representative |
No Report
Legislative Review Committee - Trustee Ralph F. Borgatell, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Borgatell announced that the next meeting will be held on November 1, 1999
Public Works Committee - Trustee Steven D. Sebby, Chairperson
Trustee Sebby reported that on October 12 the Committee met and a resident from 106 |
W. Crystal came to speak about flooding in his area. They looked at infrastructure maps |
and staff is exploring some solutions. Several Change Orders were also approved on |
October 12. Trustee Sebby announced that there are vacancies on the Public Works |
Committee. President Mueller said that to initiate consideration as a Committee |
member residents should fill out an application. |
Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Tross said that the Committee will meet on November 1st and will be reviewing |
the Manor Hill and Westlake revised traffic pattern. He mentioned that they have been |
studying Bus drop off areas at Pleasant Lane School and pedestrian crossing lights |
along Finley Road. They will look at Elizabeth and Greenfield as well as possibly North |
Avenue. |
President Mueller asked that Trustee Tross take the matter of stop signs in Cambria to |
the Committee because a child recently was hit by a car. He said that staff is already |
looking into the matter but the Committee should consider the situation and in the interim |
perhaps install temporary signage. |
Community Promotion & Tourism Committee - Trustee Richard J. |
Tross, Chairperson |
Trustee Tross reported that there had been no meeting as the last one had been |
cancelled. The Committee should be meeting November 23rd and they will discuss the |
cooperative advertising policy for the Taste of Lombard and Lilac Time. Initiatives will |
be discussed for the Lombard Boys League who may be hosting a regional competition, |
for the Falcons and State Special Olympic Championships. |
He added that the Lilac Parade Committee has been told that their Grant Application |
was recently approved by the Board and they have been given the message that the |
Village Board prefers to ride in the Lilac Parade in cars rather than in floats. |
DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Lombard Representative |
Trustee Tross announced that the Bureau met this morning. He said that DuPage |
County is number two in Illinois in conventions and tourism. Lombard's average daily |
occupancy rate of 85% is higher than the Illinois average. The Annual Budget was also |
approved. He suggested that the Village may have to raise their contribution amount to |
the Bureau. There is a lobbying effort regarding Hotel Motel Taxes urging that |
municipalities be allowed to use the tax on capital improvements or for any purpose. |
He circulated a brochure for a promotional shopping tours at Oak Brook which Lombard |
will look into. |
Village Clerk/President of Board of Local Improvements - Lorraine G. |
Gerhardt |
Clerk Gerhardt reported on the special called meeting held on Wednesday. The Board |
of Local Improvements approved final balancing change order payouts of $573.05 for |
Special Assessments 208 and 209, a payout of $943.05 for Special Assessment 213 |
and $860.70 for Special Assessment 215. Items I and K on the Consent Agenda were |
recommended by BOLI. These are final balancing change orders with decreases. The |
Board will meet again in November on the third Wednesday instead of the fourth due to |
Thanksgiving. |
VII
Village Manager/Village Board Comments
Mr. Lichter thanked the Park District for their sponsorship of the successful Character |
Counts Pancake Breakfast and mentioned that the proceeds go to Love Letters. The |
final event of Character Counts week will be on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Peck house. |
Winners will be announced for the "Someone you should know and the Youth Character |
Awards". Participants will bring items to make a time capsule which will be on display in |
the library and opened in fifty years. |
President Mueller announced that November 3rd the Glenbard Wastewater Executive |
Oversight Committee will meet to discuss the issue of Bemis Road. He encouraged |
any interested residents, especially in District 3, an area likely to be impacted, to come |
to the meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Lombard Village Hall. |
Village Clerk Gerhardt announced that Lombard would be hosting a public forum for |
Attorney General Jim Ryan's Office regarding the Freedom of Information Act on |
November 16 here at Village Hall. The time of the meeting is to be announced. |
Borgatell said it was an excellent Strategic Planning Session this week. |
Trustee Tross urged Lombardians to support Glenbard East sports. |
VIII
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, 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 Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
1 -
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
*C. PC 99-34: 665 W. North Avenue (Heron Point) (Moved to IX-A)
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THE LOMBARD VILLAGE CODE IN REGARD TO STORMWATER DETENTION VARIATIONS |
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4736 Storm |
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This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4735 Pacif |
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This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4738 Sushi |
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This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4737 Redev |
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This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 40-00 Cha |
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This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 41-00 Spe |
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This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 42-00 Ash |
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This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 43-00 Spe |
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE |
OF PRESIDENT AND CLERK ON AN AMENDED AND RESTATED FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION |
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 44-00 Res |
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIATION |
OF THE LOMBARD SIGN ORDINANCE |
TITLE 15, CHAPTER 153 OF THE CODE OF LOMBARD, ILLINOIS |
(ZBA 99-24: 832 E. Roosevelt Road (Midas)) |
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4727 832 E |
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This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4728 No Pa |
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This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4728 "No P |
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This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4728 No Pa |
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL |
TO AUTHORIZE NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE |
REGULATIONS FOR ANTENNAS, TOWERS, DISHES, |
AND PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES |
(PC 99-34: 665 West North Avenue; Heron Point) (See also Ordinance Nos. |
______________________________________) |
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4729 & 47 |
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING) |
TO THE LOMBARD ZONING ORDINANCE |
TITLE 15, CHAPTER 155 OF THE CODE OF LOMBARD, ILLINOIS |
(PC 99-35; 2-24 Kenilworth Court) |
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4731 2-24 |
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Highland/Yorktown Tr |
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: AS/400 Migration to |
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: New World Systems Co |
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Quarterly Budget Rep |
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Appointment - Board |
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Re-appointments - Lo |
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 26-28 W. St. Charles |
Clerk Gerhardt performed a swearing in ceremony for Frank Mackett as Commissioner |
on the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. |
Trustee Tross asked if the payables will be sent out each week before they are paid |
when processing is done weekly. Finance Director Flood answered that they can be |
provided to the Board before the checks are mailed. |
IX
Agenda Items for Separate Action
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION |
OF AN AMENDMENT TO AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT |
(PC 99-34: 665 West North Avenue; Heron Point) (See also Ordinance Nos. |
______________________________________) |
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that this matter |
be waived of first reading and passed on second reading under suspension of the |
rules. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee |
Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby and |
Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
6 -
Absent:
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
1 -
Enactment No: Ordinance 4732 665 W |
X
Agenda Items for Discussion
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President Mueller left the meeting at 8:38 p.m. to attend the Historical Commission |
Meeting being conducted in the Community Room. In the President's absence, Senior |
Trustee Richard J. Tross acted as President Pro Tem. |
Manager Lichter introduced Village Engineer David Dratnol to present the current plans |
of the State of Illinois for the improvement of North Avenue from Illinois Route 53 to Villa |
Avenue in Villa Park. He gave out detailed plans of North Avenue from Route 53 to the |
eastern Village Limits. The handout included further detailing of the project. The |
contract letting is planned for June, 2001 with construction within three months and |
completion within 18 months. |
Dratnol requested input from the Village Board as to the Joyce Street entrance to the |
Joyce Street shopping Strip He commented on transitional lighting which will be the |
Village's responsibility. He mentioned sidewalks which would also be maintained by the |
Village. Landscaping was discussed briefly. |
Trustee Tross reported that at the Board's Strategic Planning Session decisions were |
made about the North Avenue Project. The descisions included that the streets and |
lighting on the frontage road would be the Village standard now being used in other |
areas and that there would be sidewalks both north and south of North Avenue along |
the frontage road. These would all be at Village cost. |
The subject of the Joyce Avenue problem was discussed. A frontage road south of |
Casey's Restaurant was discussed as well as landscaping on the north side of the |
frontage road on the south side of North Avenue. |
David Dratnol indicated that IDOT will very likely use sound barriers along the frontage |
road. |
The Board thanked Mr. Dratnol for a very good presentation. |
Chief Seagraves announced that there will be a Town Meeting on October 28 at 7:30 |
p.m. to discuss Y2K concerns and issues. The first part of the meeting will be in the |
Board Room so that it can be televised and they will have the ability to answer call ins. |
After the presentation portion there will be workshops held in the Community Room. |
He also said that Glenbard East and the Fire Department will work together again this |
year on the Trick Or Treat Event to benefit the York Center Food Pantry. |
XI
Executive Session
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Florey, that the regular |
meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of October 21, 1999 recess to |
Executive Session at 9:14 p.m.to discuss: |
A. Probable of Imminent Litigation |
B. Information regarding the Employment of an Employee of the Village |
D. Acquisition of Real Property. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
1 -
Reconvene
The recessed regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of |
Lombard held on Thursday, October 21, 1999 in the Board Room of Village Hall was |
called to order by President William J. Mueller at 11:15 p.m. |
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, the following were: |
Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Sebby and Florey. |
XII
Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that the Regular |
Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of October 21, 1999 be adjourned |
at 11:16 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
1 -