Thursday, May 20, 1999
7:30 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
May 20, 1999
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 20, 1999 - 7:30 P.M.
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, |
Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr., |
Village President Willliam J. Mueller and Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt |
Present:
BOARD ROOM
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 the Village of Lombard |
held on Thursday, May 20, 1999 in the Board Room of the Village Hall was called to |
order by President William J. Mueller at 7:35 P.M. |
The Colors were presented and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Christ the King/ |
Manor Hill Cub Scout Pack 44, Den 1. |
II
Roll Call
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, the following were: |
Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Sebby, Florey and |
Kufrin |
Appointed Officials Present: |
Village Manager William T. Lichter |
Administrative Assistant Ellen Balsamo |
Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer |
Chief of Police Leon Kutzke |
Finance Director Leonard J. Flood |
Director of Community Development David Hulseberg |
Director of Public Works Stan Rickard |
Assistant Director of Public Works John Burg |
Village Engineer David Dratnol |
Deputy Clerk Barbara Johnson |
III
Public Hearings
President Mueller requested Attorney Bayer to conduct the two Public Hearings.
990181
Attorney Bayer convened the Public Hearing regarding PC 99-13, a petition for the |
Annexation Agreement concerning 1117, 1121, and 1127 S. Westmore, at 7:37 p.m. |
Bayer reviewed the purpose of the Hearing and invited the Public to speak for or against |
the petition. There being no comment, the Public Hearing was closed 7:38 p.m. |
Enactment No: 1117, 1121 and 1127 |
990116
requesting a variation to provide relief from Chapter 151: "Flood Control" of the |
Lombard Code of Ordinances, Subsection 151.55 "Retention/Detention Basins." |
(DISTRICT #1) |
Attorney Bayer convened the Public Hearing regarding BOT 99-03 for 401 S. Main at |
7:38 p.m. and announced that there had been a request by the Petitioner to continue the |
Hearing to June 17, 1999. He entertained a motion to continue the Hearing. |
Enactment No: 401 S. Main Street |
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Sebby, that the Public |
Hearing regarding PC 99-03, 401 S. Main Street be continued to the June 17, 1999 |
Board Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Attorney Bayer adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m.
IV
Public Participation
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Chief Kutzke introduced Benny Renallo, a former CSO with a fine performance record in |
Lombard, back with degree from College of DuPage and experience as an Addison |
Probationary Police officer. Village Clerk Lorraine Gerhardt conducted the swearing in |
of Probationary Patrol Officer, Renallo. |
990231
The proclamation was read by Village Clerk Lorraine Gerhardt. President Mueller |
presented the proclamation to Trustee Borgatell on behalf of his wife, Arlene. |
990233
The proclamation was read by Clerk Gerhardt and Presented to Chief Seagraves by |
President Mueller. Chief Seagraves commented on this year's EMS week the theme |
which is "Meeting the Challenge". He stated that there will be a Celebration of Life |
Service at Calvary Episcopal Church this Sunday at 1:00 p.m. He highlighted the |
components that make the EMS program in Lombard so successful. He complimented |
the professionalism of the department's Paramedics and thanked the Board and the |
Manager for their support. He announced a special tribute for a cardiac arrest patient |
who had been saved recently. The details of the incident were given by Lt Kalina. He |
reported that the incident occurred Saturday, March 6, 1999. Medic 64 responded to |
the scene as well as Engine 45. He said that at the scene, Michael Lombardi, a 22 year |
veteran of the River Forest Police Department, was in cardiac arrest. He suffered two |
more arrests while being transported, but the medics had been able to stabilize him by |
the time he arrived at the hospital. |
Michael Lombardi spoke, mentioning that one reason he had for moving to Lombard |
was the total commitment of it's employees. He said that Lt Johnson's crew exemplified |
these characteristics and credited them with his being able to be here tonight. On behalf |
of himself and his family he thanked the paramedics. He presented awards to |
Paramedics Jeff Holst, Art Peters, Frank Gallione, Dudley Elvery, Glenn Scudder, Martin |
Coomes, and Lt. Don Johnson. |
Officer Lombardi introduced his Chief, the Officers from the River Forest Police |
Department and his family. |
President Mueller thanked all of the EMTs on the Rescuing Squad. |
Cub Scout Pack 44, Den 1 Certificate of Appreciation
President Mueller and Trustee Schaffer also presented a Certificate of Appreciation to |
Cub Scout Pack 44, Den 1 and thanked them for presenting the colors and leading the |
Pledge of Allegiance. |
Citizen's Police Academy Certificate
President Mueller announced that a Certificate was presented to him from the Illinois |
House of Representatives by Representative Vince Persico in honor of |
the national Citizen's Police Academy Conference being held in Lombard. |
Frank M. Gatz Sr. Memorial Pond
Trustee Schaffer presented a recommendation for naming the Westmore Woods |
Retention Pond as a memorial to former Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. He mentioned that |
at the last Board meeting Trustee Kufrin had suggested several venues including the |
Westmore Woods Retention Facility. He said that the Park Board approved the |
renaming of the Westmore Woods Retention Facility to the Frank M. Gatz Sr. Memorial |
Pond. Trustee Schaffer also recommended that staff should determine and prepare |
suitable signage at the Pond and at the entrance to Westmore Woods, with the Village |
Board paying for the signage. |
The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye: 6 Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Sebby, Florey and Kufrin Jr. |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by the entire Village Board to approve the |
recommendation to rename the Westmore Woods Retention Facility to the Frank M. |
Gatz Sr. Memorial Pond, in honor of the late Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr., and that staff |
be directed to prepare and install suitable signage with direction by the Park District |
V
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that the |
minutes of the meeting of May 6, 1999 be approved as amended by Trustees |
Sebby and Schaffer. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Lorraine Gerhardt mentioned, for the benefit of the new Trustees, that the minutes are |
only a summary of discussion and if there are statements that Trustees specifically wish |
as a part of the record, they should submit a written statement. |
VI
Committee Reports
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Paul Kufrin, |
Jr., Chairperson |
Trustee Kufrin reported that there has been no meeting since the last report but that a |
representative of Commonwealth Edison will be in attendance on June 9 at a luncheon |
at The Terrace. |
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Florey stated that there had been no meeting since the last Board meeting but |
there is a grant recommendation made at the previous meeting that is on the agenda |
tonight. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at 7:30. Recycling |
and the waste contract will be considered. He urged the Trustees to submit items they |
would like included in waste contract. |
DuPage County Community Development Commission - Trustee |
David N. Schaffer, Lombard Representative |
No Report
Finance Committee - Trustee David N. Schaffer, Chairperson
Trustee Schaffer reported that the Committee met on April 14 and had discussed Y2K |
compliance. |
DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Lombard Representative |
Trustee Tross reported that there has been no meeting since the last report but he |
reminded all that the annual installation of officers will be held the second week of June. |
He further announced that the National C P A Conference was awarded to Lombard |
over those cities in Texas and Nevada. He feels that it will be a memorable convention. |
Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Tross said that there had been no meeting to report, but there are two |
recommendations on the agenda from the Transportation and Safety Committee. The |
next meeting will be June 7, 1999. |
Community Promotion & Tourism Committee - Trustee Richard J. |
Tross, Chairperson |
Trustee Tross said that there will be a meeting next Tuesday May 25, 1999 at |
3:00p.m.and they will discuss grant applications and the Taste of Lombard. |
Legislative Committee - Trustee Ralph F. Borgatell, Chairperson
Trustee Borgatell recounted that the Committee had discussed Cable TV and at the next |
meeting on June 7, 1999, the group will work on Legislative Initiatives including those |
from the State Legislature. |
Public Works Committee - Trustee Steven D. Sebby, Chairperson
Trustee Sebby reported that the Committee met on May 11, at 7:30. At that meeting |
they reviewed the business, procedures and standards of the Public Works Department |
for his benefit, which he appreciated. They also approved five change orders for |
recommendation to the Board, two items were tabled pending additional information. |
The next meeting will be June 8, 1999 at 7:30p.m. |
Village Clerk/President of Board of Local Improvements - Lorraine G. |
Gerhardt |
Clerk Gerhardt reported regarding the April meeting where payouts were made for |
Special Assessment 213 - West Road, Woodland and Meadow in the amount of |
$36,371.58 for Engineering and Design Services. |
Payouts were made for Special Assessment 215-Fountain Square in the amounts of |
$23, 311.85 for Engineering Supervision, and Construction Costs of $14,757.31 for a |
total of $38,069.16. The next BOLI meeting will be June 9, 1999 at 3:00p.m., a |
Wednesday Afternoon. She also announced that there will be a Public Meeting for |
property owners involved in Special Assessment 213 on May 26, 7:00 pm. |
Public Works Week
President Mueller announced that there is a Public Works Luncheon in honor of Public |
Works Week tomorrow. |
VII
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, 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 Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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990254
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
990255
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
990224
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Recycling Grant - Sa |
990034
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4649 Parki |
990035
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4649 "No P |
990239
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4635 Vehic |
990220
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 166-99 St |
990237
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER |
INVOLVING A DECREASE IN THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT OF $10,000 OR |
MORE |
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 167-99 Ol |
990243
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 168-99 En |
990244
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 169-99 Du |
990246
AMENDMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT |
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 170-99 St |
990251
AMENDMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT |
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 171-99 St |
990252
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 172-99 66 |
990221
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 173-99 Ch |
990253
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 174-99 Cr |
990142
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4636 Eastg |
990147
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4637 355 E |
990148
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4638 Text |
990157
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4639 550 G |
990225
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Demolition Services |
990238
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Outdoor Warning Sire |
990240
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4640 Trade |
990242
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: HVAC Maintenance Con |
990245
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Tree and Stump Remov |
990247
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Tree Trimming |
VIII
Agenda Items for Separate Action
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Enactment No: Ordinances 4641-4645 |
Nancy Hill Planner II introduced the petition and explained the various elements of the |
petition. Ms. Hill answered questions of the Trustees. They asked if it was necessary to |
waive the first reading and the petitioner disclosed that they had a June1 closing date so |
there was a real need to waive the first reading. |
(1) Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Annexation Agreement (2/3 of Corporate |
Authorities Vote Required) |
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Schaffer, to waive first |
reading, pass 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 Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Paul |
Kufrin Jr. and Village President Willliam J. Mueller |
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(2) Ordinance 4642 Annexing Property |
(3) Motion Approving the Plat of Resubdivision |
(4) Ordinance 4643 Amending the Comprehensive Plan |
(5) Ordinance 4644 Rezoning to R3 Attached Single-Family Residence District |
(6) Ordinance 4645 Granting Conditional Use for a Planned Development with |
Exceptions and Variations |
1117, 1121, 1127 S. Westmore-Meyers Rd. (Continued)
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Tross, that these |
ordinances be waived of first reading under suspension of the rules and passed |
on second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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President Mueller asked for Mr. Hulseberg to introduce the new developer John Murphy |
Attorney and Elaine Pochera with Hartz Construction they introduced the neo-traditional |
style of the Development. Mr. Hulseberg thanked Nancy Hill for all of her work which |
made this development possible. Board members were impressed with the design. |
990144
Enactment No: Ordinance 4654 101-1 |
Mr. Hulseberg introduced Big Idea's Bob Peyton with the Company's new design |
concept. Mr. Peyton apologized for a situation that caused objections to the design |
previously presented. He said that they should have listened to all involved more |
carefully. He introduced Chris Midol who is in charge of the move to Lombard. Mr. |
Midol reviewed how they have redesigned their plan. He pointed to the model and the |
design drawings to demonstrate their intent. Various Trustees complimented the |
petitioners on the redesign. |
101-125 S. Main Street (Big Idea) (Continued)
It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that the Village |
Board pass on second reading an Ordinance relative to 101-125 South Main Street |
that approves: |
1. a conditional use for a planned unit development; |
2. a conditional use to allow off-site parking; |
3. a conditional use to allow two (2) buildings on one (1) lot of record; |
4. an exception to allow the proposed barrel roof to have a height of forty-eight |
(48) feet; |
5. an exception to allow a transitional yard of zero feet; |
6. an exception so as not to require the transitional yard improvements; |
7. an exception so as not to require foundation landscaping along Main Street; |
8. an exception so as to allow the existing "EAT" sign to remain; |
9. an exception so as to allow for the construction of a "BIG IDEA STUDIOS" sign, |
as shown in the diagram provided by the petitioner, but only with letters to a |
height of 4 1/2 feet, with said diagram to be incorporated as an Exhibit to the |
Ordinance; |
10. a variance from the transitional yard landscaping requirements in light of the |
approved transitional yard exceptions; and |
11. a rear yard setback variation; |
Subject to the five (5) conditions from the Plan Commission as amended to |
include PINs 06-08-111-010 and -012 in the $42.00 per lineal foot transitional yard |
landscaping condition; |
with action on the petitioner's request for an exception to allow a tower to be |
constructed to a height of 64 feet as a design feature tabled until the June 3, 1999 |
Board meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Mr. Rickard reviewed the report of the Public Works Committee. He said that the |
Committee does not recommend the program. The Committee feels that the residents |
should pay for the sidewalks as has been asked of residents previously. |
Enactment No: Sidewalk Policy "Fil |
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that the fill in |
the gap sidewalk program be approved at no cost to the homeowner according to |
the Memo dated May 12. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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After much discussion and considerable debate, the following motion was made.
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that the motion |
be amended to read that the Village "May, at no cost to the Homeowner"...instead |
of "At no cost to the Homeowner.". The motion failed by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell and Trustee Richard J. Tross
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Nay:
Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Steven |
Sebby and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that the |
program be approved at no cost to the homeowner according to the letter of May |
12, 1999 and that the program will begin on the arterial streets. The motion |
carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Tross that the policy also be |
amended to reflect that when sidewalks become trip hazards that they be repaired in a |
similar program. No vote was taken. |
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that the |
sidewalk policy be referred to the Public Works Committee for review and Legal |
opinion. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Steven |
Sebby and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Nay:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell and Trustee Richard J. Tross
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990097
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 152 OF THE LOMBARD VILLAGE CODE IN |
REGARD TO STREET NAMING AND ADDRESSING |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that this matter be |
passed on second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Enactment No: Ordinance 4647 Stree |
IX
Agenda Items for Discussion
President Mueller mentioned the Illinois First Program and that one proposal is to widen |
53 from North Avenue to Butterfield Road. He encouraged the Board to consider this |
idea and have comments ready when we are asked again. The Board made some |
favorable comments on the subject . |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that the Village |
support the State's desire to the widen Route 53 to four lanes from North Avenue |
to Butterfield Road subject to design approval. The motion carried by the |
following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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President Mueller announced the tentative summer meeting schedule. In June we will |
have meetings the first and third Thursdays. One meeting each month will be held in |
July and August, on the third Thursdays. July 15th there will be a Board Meeting and |
also on August 19th. |
X
Village Manager/Village Board Comments
Executive Session
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that the |
Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lombard |
recess to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing 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 Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Reconvene
The recessed regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of |
Lombard held on Thursday, May 20, 1999 in the Board Room of the Village Hall was |
called to order by President William J. Mueller at 10:51 P.M. |
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, the following were: |
Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Schaffer, Sebby, Florey and Kufrin |
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Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Florey, that the Regular |
Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of May 20, 1999 be adjourned at |
10:52 P.M. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Kenneth M. |
Florey, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Absent:
Trustee Richard J. Tross
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