Thursday, November 2, 2000
7:30 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
November 2, 2000
REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 2, 2000 - 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, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
Present:
BOARD ROOM Revised 10/31/00
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 2, 2000 was |
called to order by President Mueller at 7:35 p.m. in the Board Room of Village Hall. The |
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt. |
II
Roll Call
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Gerhardt, the following were: |
Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Sebby, Florey, |
Appointed Officials Present: |
Village Manager William T. Lichter |
Administrative Assistant Ellen Balsamo |
Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer |
Village Attorney Simone Beutet |
Director of Community Development David Hulseberg |
Director of Finance Len Flood |
Director of Public Works Stan Rickard |
Assistant Director of Public Works John Burg |
Village Engineer David Dratnol |
Deputy Village Clerk Barbara Johnson |
Records Clerk Diane Mucha |
III
Public Hearings
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Enactment No: Public Hearing 411 E |
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Tross, to continue this |
matter to the November 16, 2000 Board Meeting. The motion carried by the |
following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Steven |
Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Absent:
Trustee David N. Schaffer
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Clerk Gerhardt stated her 59th Wedding Anniversary has taken place, and wishes to |
acknowledge her husband who also had his 81st birthday this week. President Mueller |
and the Board expressed their good wishes to Mr. Vern Gerhardt |
IV
Public Participation
Members of the Public Who Spoke
None
Trustee Schaffer arrived at 7:40 p.m.
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Enactment No: Proclamation - Natio |
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Enactment No: Proclamation - Rando |
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Enactment No: Proclamation - Snug |
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that the |
minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 5, 2000 be approved. The |
motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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VI
Committee Reports
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Paul Kufrin, |
Jr., Chairperson |
Trustee Kufrin related there had not been a committee meeting since his report at the |
last Board meeting, but the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2000. |
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Florey stated the topic discussed at the last meeting was the success of the |
Recycling Extravaganza. The next meeting may take place on November 27, 2000. |
Finance Committee - Trustee David N. Schaffer, Chairperson
Trustee Schaffer informed the Board his last Finance Committee meeting was October |
26, 2000. He read a report of the meeting. (See Attached) . The next meeting will be |
November 20, 2000. Topics of discussion will be the 2000 Property Tax Levy and 2001 |
Insurance Renewal Program. Both items will be on the agenda for the Village Board |
Meeting, December 7, 2000. |
DuPage County Community Development Commission - Trustee |
David N. Schaffer, Lombard Representative |
Trustee Schaffer remarked that he is now the President of the Commission. Topic of |
the last meeting was financing of low cost housing. |
Legislative Review Committee - Trustee Ralph F. Borgatell, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Borgatell commented the next committee meeting will be held Monday, |
November 6, 2000, at which time Senator Roskam will be in attendance. The meeting is |
open to the public, and Trustee Borgatell extended an invitation to all residents to |
attend. |
Public Works Committee - Trustee Steven D. Sebby, Chairperson
Trustee Sebby stated there had been no recent meeting. The next meeting will take |
place on Tuesday, November 11,2000. |
Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Tross stated the next meeting will take place November 7, 2000.
Community Promotion & Tourism Committee - Trustee Richard J. |
Tross, Chairperson |
Trustee Tross informed the Board that this Committee met this afternoon at which time 2 |
grant applications were approved, Santa, for the DLU Chamber of Commerce, and |
Maple Street Chapel advertising for 2001 Concert. Trustee Kufrin asked if the Maple |
Street Chapel group is a Not for Profit organization not a part of First Church. Trustee |
Tross stated they are a totally separate entity from First Church of Lombard and indeed |
a chartered public Not for Profit organization, |
DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Lombard Representative |
Trustee Tross had no report.
Village Clerk/President of Board of Local Improvements - Lorraine G. |
Gerhardt |
Clerk Gerhardt stated there is no report until the next meeting takes place. |
President Mueller urged the public to watch Channel 6 for information regarding all |
Village meetings, all of which are open to the public and urged people to attend. |
VII
Village Manager/Village Board Comments
Village Manager William Lichter had no comments. |
Trustee Tross wished President Mueller a Happy Birthday and also birthday wishes to |
Vern Gerhardt. Trustee Schaffer also wished President Mueller a Happy Birthday. |
Trustee Florey jokingly reminded President Mueller to order his 32 gallon waste |
container for Senior Citizens. Trustee Tross also reminded all residents to vote on |
Election Day on November 7, 2000. Clerk Gerhardt reminded residents to vote |
absentee if necessary which is available to residents of Lombard at the Village Hall on |
Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and Monday, 8:30 AM to |
2:00 PM. Clerk Gerhardt commented on the large number of residents voting absentee |
this year. Kufrin stated that what happens in Washington indeed affects us in our own |
towns. |
VIII
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., 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, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
000611 *D. PC 00-49: Text Amendments to the Lombard Zoning |
Ordinance (Ordinance on First Reading) (Moved to IX-D) |
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This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4885 816 |
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This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinances 4886 & 48 |
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This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 64-01 Cha |
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This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 65-01 Har |
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This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4881 Liquo |
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Parkway Tree Trimmin |
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Employee Recognition |
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: LiveScan Fingerprint |
IX
Agenda Items for Separate Action
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Enactment No: Ordinances 4888, 488 |
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that this |
matter be continued to the November 16, 2000 Board Meeting. The motion carried |
by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BUDGET ORDINANCE |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4882 Budge |
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Florey, to amend FY |
1999-2000 Budget. 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, |
Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Trustee Tross left the dais at 8:00
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Trustee Kufrin questioned whether the deviation of the facade would be especially |
unusual. Mr. Hulseberg stated it is not, this gives the plan commission the authority and |
flexibility to approve deviations in the design of a building. |
Enactment No: Ordinances 4883 & 48 |
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., to approve an |
amendment to the Second Amendment of the Pre-Development Agreement for the |
Highlands of Lombard. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Steven |
Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Absent:
Trustee Richard J. Tross
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Trustee Tross returned 8:04
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Mr. Hulseberg gave the staff report clarifying code requirements and differences of mini |
warehouses versus storage centers. A new design and it's merits was investigated by |
the staff. Trustee Kufrin questioned the origin of the design. Mr. Hulseburg stated |
businesses that have used this sort of facility. Mr. Hulseberg stated that these facilities |
are off-site. Trustee Borgatell asked if this type of a structure would be the best use of |
the area. Mr Hulseberg stated this type of use would not be acceptable at particular |
areas with high volume traffic, in excess of 25,000 cars per day. Trustee Tross stated |
this type of facility has been around for a very long time in large cities. He emphasized |
his concern in regard to this type of facility being used for the St. Charles Road Corridor. |
He voiced his concern about the residents of the area having a voice in the use of this |
location. He expressed his concern for the way the developer has requested an |
amendment change. Trustee Kufrin stated that these types of developments should be |
pursued with caution and Village Board approval. Trustee Borgatell asked the Board to |
separate the amendments. The President and the Trustees agreed by consensus. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4891 Lomba |
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., to approve on |
first reading an amendment to Section 155.212 of the Lombard Zoning |
Ordinance, Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards. The motion carried by the |
following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Florey, to approve on first |
reading an amendment to Section 155.417 of the Lombard Zoning Ordinance, I |
Limited Industrial Commercial District Requirements. The motion carried by the |
following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Trustee tross cautioned that this type of structure is no different than previous storage |
that was denied on the St. Charles Road corridor. Trustee Borgatell voiced his concern |
of the other B4 corridors in which developers may attempt to build. Trustee Florey stated |
his recommendation is to pass on first reading which would give residents the |
opportunity to see plans and address any concerns. Trustee Kufrin noticed that the |
outside display that is requested is interpreted to being added at this time, Atty Bayer |
stated these uses are already in the B4 corridor, the only new one is "Storage Centers", |
provided that the use fronts along an arterial roadway with an average daily trip volume |
(ADTV) of less than 25,000. |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Sebby, to approve on first |
reading an amendment to Section 155-415, B4 Corridor Commercial District |
Requirements and that notices be sent to residents in order for them to address |
any concerns they may have. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Florey, to approve on |
first reading the amendment to Section 155.802 of the Lombard Zoning |
Ordinance, Rules and Definitions. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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President Mueller instructed Mr. Hulseberg to send a memorandum to the members of |
the Board defining where the B4 Corridors are and the districts involved. |
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Enactment No: Ordinance 4907 PC 00 |
Mr. Hulseberg stated the Board had previously approved a conditional use, but the |
petitioner ran into some financial difficulties and the conditional use expired. The |
petitioner has done some work without permits but is now ready to proceed. Trustee |
Sebby stated his concern regarding this size of a facility in the proposed area so close to |
the Lombard Lagoon. He questioned whether the petitioner has reviewed the North |
Avenue plans for expansion. Mr. Hulseberg stated he has. Trustee Sebby's other |
concerns were crossing three lanes of traffic to access the business after the expansion |
has taken place and the petitioner's request to waive first reading. Village Manager |
Lichter stated that access to the property would have a U-turn permitted and customers |
would have to go slightly east and U-turn as direct access would be from westbound |
traffic only . It was determined by viewing the plans that there would be no access from |
Grace Street on the North. Trustee Sebby expressed his desire to have this matter |
tabled to the December 7, 2000 Board Meeting in order to have more time to review. |
It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Florey, that this matter be |
tabled until the December 7, 2000 Board Meeting. The motion carried by the |
following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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X
Agenda Items for Discussion
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Laura Fitzpatrick 438 S. Lewis, read a letter from a neighbor who could not attend. The |
letter stated that she has had to go to other communities to attend cultural arts functions |
with her 2 daughters as the fine arts programs are limited in Lombard. |
Peter Kramer 272 E. Taylor, wished Clerk Gerhardt a Happy Anniversary. He also |
wished to expressed his support for the Theater becoming property of the Village of |
Lombard. He approves of the lighting and window protection that is being provided to |
the building. He found it encouraging that more & more performing arts centers around |
the country are successful. He believes in the restoration of the theater and shops. He |
approves of Village retaining ownership and control of the Theater. He stated the |
Preferred Developers have never failed in their attempts to redevelop properties in |
Downtown Chicago and across the nation. |
Adam Novak, 216 N. Broadview, represented a theater group of young adults in |
Lombard. He expressed his hope for the theater being made into a place that would hold |
live theater, movies, and other performances. He expressed his wish that the theater |
become a place that would hold performances year round. |
Pam Pulice, 1801 S. School, stated the Mapel Street Chapel Preservation Society is |
raising funds for restoration as is the "Grand Theater Corporation" in Wheaton,which |
plans on restoring murals and ceilings of that Theater with monies raised by fund raisers |
and not tax dollars. She stressed that the DuPage Theater supporters are willing to do |
the same. She states a documentary is being made and the public is invited to |
participate on November 11, at 415 Crescent Blvd at 10:00 AM. |
Darwin Walton, 18W725 13th St. Ms. Walton admitted her feelings have been |
expressed repeatedly but also added her plea to restore the Theater. |
Enactment No: DuPage Theater |
President Mueller related that members of the Board had visited the sites of Preferred |
Developer and Banbury. He feels it is time to move forward and make a decision in |
regard to the theater. He asked that both developers proposals be set aside at this time, |
the village retain ownership and commit One Million Dollars of TIF money to rehabilitate |
the theater. He recommended that a committee or commission be formed to investigate |
costs to restore and to continue investigation of architectural restoration. The money |
allocated from the State of Illinois, $125,000 from Lee Daniels, and $125,000 from Pate |
Phillips for a total of $250,000 should be utilized to complete the studies. The State will |
fund a study only, not construction.This information would then be given to a |
commission/committee to analyze fees and the desirability and feasibility of rehabilitation |
and the establishment and operation maintenance of the Theater as a cultural center. |
Trustee Sebby expressed his thoughts about the length of time the theater has been an |
issue since Big Idea pulled out of their commitment. The 2 proposals that are on the |
table at this time are very expensive. He was impressed by the structures that were a |
part of the trips to 2 other restored buildings. He went into the DuPage Theater and |
shops and viewed the property. He stated that if this is tabled for yet another year, he |
fears the issue will still be unresolved.He confirmed that he has always supported |
accepting the property as it would give the Village control over it's future. |
Trustee Tross commented that although he agrees with Trustee Sebby, he hopes that |
the board not restore, not historically preserve, but remodel. He feels that the building |
itself and the formation of a cultural, visual arts entity are separate issues. He cited the |
fact that the Log Cabin and the Lombard Lagoon building are not used to their capacity. |
Trustee Tross questioned if there was some way to find out if this is or is not feasibly |
possible. |
President Mueller commented the purpose of a committee would answer questions of |
feasibility, desirability, and costs. Along with the Community Development Department |
the commission/committee would investigate possibilities for the Theater. He stated he |
received some information regarding grants which could be pursued. |
Trustee Kufrin, Jr. explained that he agrees with President Mueller that the 2 proposals |
should be set aside. He cited the fact that Downers Grove and Addison are looking into |
the possibility of arts centers, and also mentioned the Wheaton Center which he |
believes has been quoted as costing $6-10 Million. He feels this is not a project that the |
village needs. He voiced his concern that once $1 million of TIF money has been |
invested and monies raised by grants and fund raisers falls through, money from the |
Village Budget will be necessary to complete the project. In regard to the Metra building |
a parking area, he is in support of that. He appreciates the efforts of the people who are |
trying to save the theater. |
President Mueller again stressed that he does not intend to cut Village programs or use |
tax dollars for this. |
Trustee Kufrin feels the possibility is the Board has closed it's eyes to other options with |
only the theater in mind. |
Trustee Florey stated the need for bringing people into the downtown area, and he feels |
that the way to accomplish this is to follow through with President Mueller's plan. He |
feels that funding should include TIF money for the development of the Downtown area. |
He feels by June 1, 2001 plans and cost figures should be available. Within the following |
6 months, the committee should demonstrate that there is sufficient funding for the |
project and he would like to see a construction time line. |
Trustee Schaffer related some of the residents in his district suggest tearing it down but |
urged that the DuPage be given a second chance. He feels a year is a feasible time to |
find funding for the renovation, but demolition is too final. He suggested murals be |
painted on boarded up areas and the marquee be used for Village announcements. |
Trustee Borgatell called for the question. |
It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that the Theater |
be demolished and the Village move forward with the sale of the property. The |
motion failed by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee Paul Kufrin |
Jr. |
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Nay:
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee |
David N. Schaffer and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
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Trustee Sebby voiced his concerns that young people may enter the building and the |
fear that the building will become a hazard. He also pointed out that the building will |
need to be winterized in the light of the water pipes that burst this past winter of 1999. |
Trustee Tross feels a committee should be named and particular options outlined. |
President Mueller felt it was clearly stated that funding for a study would be State |
funding. President Mueller does not wish to expend village dollars in investigating the |
feasibility of renovation. Funding proposal of grants and other funds should be available |
by January 2002. State money of $250,000 is available for investigation of projects and |
proposals available. |
Trustee Borgatell asserted that since it is now our property, it is more appropriate to |
designate funds than it was to Big Idea. |
Trustee Tross expressed his confidence in President Mueller's idea, but asked that |
plans are put in writing and a correct format be brought to the board. |
Trustee Florey moved and Trustee Borgatell seconded to proceed with the formation of |
a commission, the development of plans as recommended by President Mueller using |
State of Illinois funding and the development of a basic plan by June 1, 2001 and final |
plan by January, 2002. After further discussion the motion and the second were |
removed. |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that the Village |
President prepare a document to bring back to the Board, at the earliest possible |
convenience, creating an ad hoc committee/commission in regard to the DuPage |
Theater site. 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 |
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Nay:
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
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XI
Executive Session
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that the |
Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees recess to Executive |
Session at 9:35 PM for the purpose of discussing collective negotiation matters. |
The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Reconvene
The recessed Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of October 19, |
2000 was called to order by President William J. Mueller at 9:45 PM |
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Lorraine Gerhardt the following were present: President |
Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Sebby, Florey, and Kufrin, Jr. |
XII
Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that the |
Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of October 19, 2000 be |
adjourned at 10:00 P.M.. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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