Village of Lombard Legistar System

Other Elected Official Present:

Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt

Appointed Official Present:

Village Manager William T. Lichter

Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer

Director of Finance Leonard Flood

Director of Community Development David Hulseberg

Fire Chief George E. Seagraves

Deputy Chief of Police Dane Cuny

Director of Public Works Stan Rickard

Village Engineer Robert Lewis

Administrative Assistant Ellen Balsamo

Assistant Village Manager Anne Marie Gaura

Public Participation (15 minute time limit)

Village Clerk Gerhardt read the following proclamations:

National Youth Service Day (April 21, 1998)

The Week of the Young Child (April 19-25, 1998)

National Volunteer Week (April 19-25, 1998)

Lombard Pride Week (April 19-25, 1998)

Barbershop Harmony Week (April 19-25, 1998)

Arbor Day (April 24, 1998)

A letter was read from the Ad Hoc Committee regarding the North Avenue Industrial

Park.

Bob Carter, Sr., 601/602 E. St. Charles Road, business owner for twenty years

indicated that he was very concerned regarding his property investment and would like

the property owners to be protected.

Craig Cesal, 606 Western, spoke regarding two issues: (1) Village staff and (2)

remodeling. He circulated a copy of an insulting memo reputed to have been written by

a staff member. He is also concerned with business discrimination.

Art Frerichs, 248 West Road, indicated that he was concerned with the St. Charles

Road corridor planning and believes that sidewalks are not necessary.

Joseph Hebda, 235 S. Vance, indicated that he has been in Lombard since 1946 and

his wife since 1920. He indicated that he has a business on Western which employs

approximately twenty people. The concern for businesses such as his is great and he

would like a fair share of membership on the committee.

Thomas Hebda, 539 S. Park Road, indicated his worries were with the goals and plans

for changes in zoning, etc.

Carol Nofsinger, Nofsinger's Auto Repair, 555 E. St. Charles Road, spoke indicating that

she and her husband have been in business for thirteen years and she has submitted

her application for the committee.

Jeffrey Weinberg, 524 E. St. Charles Road, indicated that he is probably the newest

business owner and the main question that he has is "what is going to happen"?

Steve Zimmerman, 620 E. St. Charles Road, indicated his concerns had already been

expressed. He would like to have lights and improvements, but not to the detriment of

the businesses.

Larry Briley, 2015 S. Finley Road #905, indicated that he is bothered by the lack of pride

on the part of the Village in their businesses on East St. Charles Road.

Erika Nelson, 1016 N. Ridge, requested attention be directed to points found in the letter

from members of the North Avenue Industrial Park Ad-Hoc Committee.

President Mueller turned over the Public Hearing to Attorney Thomas P. Bayer who

announced properly publishing dates were adhered to for the Public Hearing of Special

Service Area #6 regarding the Roosevelt Road sidewalk project. Attorney Bayer

reviewed the legal details of the project and turned the meeting over to Village Engineer

Robert Lewis to review the details of the project. Attorney Bayer then reviewed the

nature and operation of a Special Service Area. He also indicated a hand-out was

available for property owners. He then invited the public to speak.

Trustee Tross left the room at 8:33 p.m.

Trustee Tross returned at 8:38 p.m.

Trustee Tross submitted a letter of disclosure to Village Clerk Gerhardt regarding his

contact with the businesses along Roosevelt Road. He also stressed his support of the

project.

Trustee Kufrin also indicated his disclosure, but stressed his opposition to the project.

Those of the public who spoke were:

Jon Gartrell, 256 W. Roosevelt Road, indicated that he was unable to understand the

legal mailing he received. " He indicated that the "need should be studied" and also

believes that the business loss during construction will be enormous. He cited

numerous negative reasons why the project is not a wise, but very expensive project.

He urged the project be dropped.

Joe and Diane DeArmas, 830 E. Roosevelt, also addressed the issue of need and

reminded the Board that Glass Court is three-hundred feet from the project. They

questioned the real reason and benefit to their business.

Trustee Jaugilas indicated that he had missed the last meeting. Co-Chair Trustee Kufrin

reported on the meeting of April 6th. Discussion was held concerning a possible new

advisory committee regarding seniors with disabilities. The Committee decided no new

committee was needed. Further discussion followed regarding reciprocal solutions for

the taxi service with other communities. The Committee would like representatives of

the Community Development Committee to attend the Transportation and Safety

Committee as they are concerned by future developments and how they effect

Transportation and Safety. the next meeting is scheduled for May 4th. Trustee Gatz

urged the public to be notified that York Township will transport to the hospital for $1.00.

Some discussion followed regarding disability rates.

Clerk Gerhardt reported that the postponed March meeting of BOLI was held on April 8,

1998. BOLI meeting was postponed. Adopt first resolution for Fountain Square,

Special Assessment 215, engineer's estimate $4\335,949.09. No public benefit. Made

two pay-outs #5 and #11 for 208 - $9,182.89. Made 1 pay-out for 209 - $56,960.42

(underground work in full swing on West Maple and Vance). First pay-out for

combination for 213/214 - $10,180.40. Total $76,323.71.

Trustee Jaugilas reported the many calls regarding this issue. He circulated a list for

Ad-hoc Committee appointees. Discussion followed regarding membership.

Trustee Tross strongly urged adding President of the Plan Commission and School

District representatives at least as liaison members.

The composition of the Committee is as follows:Russell Foster,

Linda Trevoy,Nancy Stahl, Robert Carter,

Marie Karban,Thomas Hebda, W. Scott Tobey,

John Brennan,Kathy Volpe, Mike Fugiel,

Trustee John M. Jaugilas, Chairperson, Trustee Frank Gatz Sr., Vice Chairperson,

Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr., Alternate Chair and Development Representative,

David A. Hulseberg, Staff Liaison

Director of Finance Leonard Flood reviewed the details of the programs. He requested

direction from the Village Board as to what direction to take.

There are optional programs which require an age of 50 and employment of 20 years.

As of June 1, 1998, thirteen employees would be eligible.

Trustee Tross indicated his opposition to this program. The cost of $800,000 for thirteen

employees is too great.

Trustee Kufrin agreed.

Trustee Jaugilas agreed with Trustee Tross.

Trustee Kufrin expressed concern with the Technology Reserve Fund. He believed the

Fund is excessive.

Trustee Borgatell indicated this Fund was directed by the Village Board, but asked

Director of Finance Len Flood if he is confident of his dollar recommendation. Director

Flood reviewed how the figures and percentages were developed and indicated that the

figures were really conservative. The Finance Committee studied this issue and came

up with the recommendation. Director Flood indicated he is comfortable with the figure.

Director Flood answered other questions of other Trustees.