Thursday, April 16, 1998
7:30 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
April 16, 1998
REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 16, 1998 - 7:30 P.M.
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, |
Trustee John M. Jaugilas, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr., Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
and Village President Willliam J. Mueller |
Present:
BOARD ROOM
I
Call to Order
II
Pledge of Allegiance
Park View School Cub Scout Pack 242, Den 2 presented the Colors and led the Pledge |
of Allegiance. |
III
Roll Call
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 |
IV
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. |
Public Hearing
980198
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. |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that parcel |
number 06-19-100-003 (Glass Court) be deleted from Special Service Area Number |
6. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and |
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Tross, that there being |
no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing be adjourned and the regular |
meeting reconvened at 9:05 P.M. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and |
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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V
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of March 12, 1998 |
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 2, 1998 as amended. |
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., to approve |
with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and |
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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VI
Committee Reports
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Paul Kufrin, |
Jr., Chairperson |
Trustee Kufrin reported that the Economic and Community Development Committee had |
met on April 2nd. The Committee discussed business retention. Trustee Kufrin read the |
names of the winners of the various business awards which were honored at a luncheon |
on April 15. |
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee David N. Schaffer, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Schaffer reported that the next meeting of the Environmental Concerns |
Committee was scheduled for April 28th. |
DuPage County Community Development Commission - Trustee |
David N. Schaffer, Lombard Representative |
Trustee Schaffer reported that this was a slow period for the DuPage County |
Community Development Committee and the meeting only lasted ten minutes. |
Finance Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, Chairperson
Trustee Tross reported on the recommendation of the Finance Committee for approval |
of the proposed budget for 1998-1999. He thanked all who served in developing this |
budget. |
DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Lombard Representative |
Trustee Tross reported on the bi-monthly meeting of the DuPage Convention & Visitor's |
Bureau of this morning regarding IGA. |
Community Promotion & Tourism Committee - Richard J. Tross, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Tross reported that the Community Promotions & Tourism Committee met this |
afternoon and he presented the brochure which will go to 500,000 households. He |
reviewed the grants of funds for various events. |
Legislative Committee - Trustee Ralph F. Borgatell, Chairperson
Trustee Borgatell reported that the Legislative Committee will meet on May 4th. The |
Committee will continue discussion on the Utility Tax. Senator Cronin will be the guest. |
Public Works Committee - Trustee Frank M. Gatz, Sr., Chairperson
Trustee Gatz reported on Tuesday's discussion of sewer smoke tests and others have |
discovered hundreds of gallons of storm water going into the sanitary sewer which is |
costing a great deal of money. He also announced that the homeowner on Eugenia will |
be attending the next BOLI meeting to request no change be made in their street. |
Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee John M. Jaugilas, |
Chairperson |
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. |
Village Clerk/President of Board of Local Improvements - Lorraine G. |
Gerhardt |
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. |
President Mueller presented a Certificate to Donna Rutek, newspaper reporter for the |
Suburban Life who was leaving to take another position. |
VII
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Gatz Sr., 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 John M. Jaugilas, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and |
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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980204
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
980205
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
980185
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinances 4456 and |
980197
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF PRESIDENT AND CLERK ON AN |
AGREEMENT |
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 91-98 |
980192
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER |
INVOLVING AN INCREASE IN THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT OF $10,000 OR |
MORE |
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 92-98 |
980209
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF PRESIDENT AND CLERK ON AN AGREEMENT |
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 93-98 |
980201
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4447 |
980147
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4448 |
980156
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4449 |
980193
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
980200
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4450 |
980203
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
980199
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
980213
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
VIII
Agenda Items for Separate Action
980195
It was moved by Trustee Tross, 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:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr., Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. and Village President Willliam J. Mueller |
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Enactment No: Ordinance 4451 |
President Mueller declared a recess at 9:47 p.m. |
Meeting reconvened at 10:04 p.m. |
IX
Agenda Items for Discussion
980175
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 |
It was moved by Trustee Jaugilas, seconded by Trustee Gatz Sr., that the Board |
approve appointments as presented for the St. Charles Corridor Ad Hoc |
Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee John M. |
Jaugilas, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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980208
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 Jaugilas agreed with Trustee Tross. |
Assistant Village Manager Anne Marie Gaura reported on military credits toward |
retirement. The cost was reviewed. |
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Gatz Sr., that the |
Village Board set aside Military early retirements for the Village of Lombard. The |
motion failed by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
2 -
Nay:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross and Trustee David N. |
Schaffer |
3 -
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that the Village of |
Lombard adopt a Resolution to proceed with the Military Personnel Early |
Retirement Program. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer and Trustee John M. Jaugilas |
4 -
Nay:
Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
2 -
980207
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. |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Jaugilas, that this matter be |
passed on first reading. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas and Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. |
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Enactment No: Ordinance 4458 |
X
Village Manager/Village Board Reports
Trustee Tross brought to the Board the issue of flooding in backyards of a house on |
Finley. Manager Lichter indicated in house engineering would offer suggestions as to a |
solution. |
Recessed
It was moved that the Village Board meeting be recessed to executive session at |
11:27 P.M. to discuss salary schedules for one or more classes of Village |
employees and to discuss the acquisition of real property. The motion carried by |
the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and |
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Reconvene
The recessed regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees was called to |
order by Village President William J. Mueller at 11:46 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 1998 in |
the Board Room of the Lombard Village Hall. Upon roll cal by Village Clerk lorraine G. |
Gerhardt, the following were: |
Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Jaugilas, Gatz & Kufrin |
XII
Adjournment