Village of Lombard Legistar System

President Mueller introduced Tom Willis and Mike Ringa, Lombard Firefighters' Union

representatives, and Meg Krancic of the Muscular Dystrophy Association who made a

presentation to the Lombard Fire Department in appreciation of their raising $9,107 in

the Fill the Boot campaign. She thanked the Lombard Firefighters, the Firefighters

Union, the Lombard Village Board and the citizens of Lombard for their generosity. She

explained that the Muscular Dystrophy Association raises money to help individuals and

families right here in Lombard. She said that nationwide, the Fill the Boot campaign

raised approximately $25,000,000. Mr. Willis said that this couldn't be accomplished

without the continued cooperation between the Firefighters' Union and the Lombard Fire

Department, and he thanked Fire Chief Seagraves, members of the Fire Department,

staff and the Village Board.

President Mueller asked if there were any members of the public that wished to address

the Board.

Members of the Public Who Spoke

Ray Mazzolini, 538 N. Grace Street, voiced his concerns about the Village Board's

rejection of affordable housing for senior citizens. He reminded Board members that the

proposal was approved by the Plan Commission, village planners and staff. He stated

that the trustee from District 2 misspoke when he said that every member of the Plan

Commission voiced reservations about property values of the adjacent property. He

said that he was astonished to see the same trustee's concern for the condo owners'

property values because, in his opinion, this trustee's voting record on protecting

property values has been dismal. He asked why the former District 4 trustee would

question whether the proposed senior housing would pay property taxes when the

attorney from the development had already stated that it would be assessed and pay

property taxes. Mr. Mazzolini stated that the condo owners' statements were motivated

by ignorance, racism and bigotry against seniors and Asian Americans, and that he was

appalled that their comments were allowed. He said that the trustees who brought

affordable senior housing before the Board were responsible and are to be respected for

their diligence.

President Mueller asked if there were any further public comments.

It was moved by Trustee Gron, seconded by Trustee Moreau, to approve the

minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 2007. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Gron, Tross, O'Brien, Moreau, Fitzpatrick and Soderstrom

Trustee Moreau reported that the committee met on November 7th. New business

included discussion about the purchase of another sculpture for the downtown called

"Leap Frog Kids" which was partially funded by the Jaycees. After much discussion it

was approved to fund the remaining amount for the purchase of the sculpture. She

reported that staff has been\ asked to explore alternative locations for a sculpture.

Other business included discussion about the Circulator Study Task Force. There was

an overview of the Lombard Towne Center, as well as different economic development

tools that are currently available to Lombard to help bring in new business and maintain

existing businesses. This was primarily for the benefit of the new committee members

who came on board last Wednesday. She invited everyone to attend the next meeting

on December 5, Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

President Mueller clarified that funding for the sculpture was obtained from the Kiwanis

Club and that the Board is awaiting an answer from the Knights of Columbus for further

funding.

Trustee Tross reported that the Public Works Committee met November 11th and that

there were three items of new business. He reported that Consent Agenda Items O and

P are a change order for $17,000, an increase in the actual quantities used for asphalt

paving this year, and a decrease of $16,000 for the Orchard Terrace parking lot which

was a final balance and change order. The committee reviewed the first draft of the

2009 to 2016 Capital Improvement Program and heard some modifications offered by

staff and some technical questions or input from the committee. Those items will be

further discussed at the joint meeting. The committee also reviewed a backyard

drainage grant that would be applied to commercial property. He reported that given the

consensus and direction of the committee, that item has been scrapped. The committee

members felt that there are sufficient incentives for businesses to handle storm water

detention, and the committee felt as though there are other vehicles for businesses to

look directly to the corporate authorities without creating a commercial grant.

The committee also discussed the structural mailbox in the parkway issue. Staff will

complete their survey of all rural route mailboxes and bring it back to the committee,

which will then review those standards with regard to violators.

Trustee Tross also reported that the committee heard an impassioned plea from a

resident with regard to the Village's storm water drainage and backyard grant program.

The property is located on South Grace Street, and there is no question that there is a

flooding issue. He stated that staff suggested that it does not qualify for a backyard

grant, However, no formal backyard grant request has been submitted. In a letter from

staff to the resident, there were three key items that needed to be addressed. The

committee felt that if the resident addresses those three key items and gets cost figures,

the committee would be more than happy to review the issue. He stated that since there

is no question that real property is in peril, the committee is awaiting the grant

application and may forward to the board some form of deviation to the grant program.

He said that the Village recently experienced a similar situation at Washington and

Kenilworth.

He reported that the next committee meeting is currently scheduled for December 11th

and that normally they would cancel the December meeting because of the holidays.

The committee has agreed that since property is in peril, if the grant comes in they

would meet with an abbreviated committee agenda. The meeting is subject to

cancellation.

Trustee O'Brien stated that the committee met on November 5th. He reported that there

was discussion of residential parking conflicts on Central between Grace and Wilson

due to Saturday soccer. The committee continued its discussion of the Village's

responsibility regarding sidewalks leading to schools. The committee discussed an

ongoing transportation study, as well as a comprehensive downtown parking study. The

next committee meeting will be Monday, December 3rd.

Trustee Tross reported that the Board of Local Improvements met on November 8th.

Under New Business, the Board passed a second resolution and a recommendation for

an ordinance to create Special Assessment 217(A) which is Joyce, Marcus and a

portion of LaLonde just north of Sunset which establishes the street portion of the

improvements in that area. He stated that this item will be coming with a positive

recommendation to the December 6, 2007 Board of Trustees meeting.

He stated that the Board approved payouts amounting to $18,000 for Special

Assessment 217 and issued a final certificate of completion issued for Special

Assessment 219, which is the water on Ahrens and School area. He announced that

the final certificate that will go to the court for affirmation reflects a decrease of

approximately 60 percent of the final installment, meaning there will be a rebate to those

who prepaid. To those people who pay in installments, installment number 15 will be

calculated at a reduced amount.

He reported that the Board held public hearings and announced that there was no

serious objection. He believes that communication between residents and staff went

extremely well after that public hearing. He asked the people in that area to be patient

during the next construction season and encouraged them to call the Village with their

concerns. He reported that Trustee Moreau attended the meeting. The Board of Local

Improvements meeting for December will be cancelled.

PC 07-36: 201 - 211 East Roosevelt Road (V-Land Highland/Roosevelt Planned

Development)

Requests that the Village take the following actions on the subject property located

within the B3PD Community Shopping District, Planned Development (now the B4APD

Roosevelt Road Commercial District, Planned Development):

1. Pursuant to Section 155.415 (C) of the Zoning Ordinance, grant a conditional use for

an outside service area (outdoor dining); and

2. Pursuant to Section 155.504 (B) of the Zoning Ordinance, approve a minor change to

the retail commercial building in the approved planned development, to provide for a

building addition of up to 400 square feet in area. (DISTRICT #6)