Village of Lombard Legistar System

Thursday, April 19, 2007

7:30 PM

Village of Lombard

Village Hall

255 East Wilson Ave.

Lombard, IL 60148

villageoflombard.org

Village Hall Board Room

Village Board of Trustees

Village President: William J. Mueller, Village Clerk Brigitte O'Brien

District One Trustee Greg Gron, District Two Trustee Richard J. Tross

District Three Trustee Jack O'Brien, District Four Trustee Steven Sebby

District Five Trustee Kenneth Florey, District Six: Trustee Rick Soderstrom

Meeting Minutes

Village Board of Trustees

Meeting Minutes

April 19, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of Thursday, April 19, 2007

was convened by Village President William J. Mueller at 7:31 p.m. The Colors were

presented by the American Legion. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Clerk Brigitte

O'Brien .

Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Village Clerk Brigitte O'Brien, Trustee Greg

Gron, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Jack O'Brien, Trustee Steven Sebby,

Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom

Present:

Appointed Officials Present:

Village Manager William T. Lichter

Village Attorney Tom Bayer

Assistant Village Attorney George Wagner

Director of Finance Leonard J. Flood

Director of Community Development David Hulseberg

Fire Chief George Seagraves

Chief of Police Ray Byrne

Director of Public Works Wes Anderson

Executive Coordinator

III

Public Hearings

Trustee Gron announced that this year the Grand Marshall of the Lilac Parade would be

Bob Klingenmeyer and all the veterans who had served in the military. He stated there

will be special float honoring all veterans who had served. He invited all veterans who

live in Lombard to participate in the parade and ride on the float in their honor. He

announced anyone needing more information should contact the Lilac Parade

Committee or check on line. Trustee Gron invited members of the Parade Committee to

come up front. He recognized Terri and Scott Soehrmann, Jackie Grimm and Charley

Marshall for all of their hard work over the years.

President Mueller announced that the Lilac Parade was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on

Sunday, May 20.

Public Participation

Proclamation - Lombard Pride Week

Village Clerk Brigitte O'Brien read a proclamation for Lombard Pride Week.

President Mueller stated he would post the proclamation and asked residents to

participate in the PRIDE Clean-up on Saturday, April 28. He also asked if there were

any scout groups, little leagues or neighbor groups that wanted to participate and

anyone who needed more information should call Joelyn Kott at 620-5718.

Proclamation - Municipal Clerks Week

Village Clerk Brigitte O'Brien read a proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week.

President Mueller announced that he would do a photo after the meeting. He thanked

Village Clerk Brigitte O'Brien and Deputy Clerk Barb Johnson for all of their work. He

announced that he would be cooking at the Municipal Clerks Luncheon.

*Proclamation - National Library Week

Village Clerk Brigitte O'Brien read a proclamation for National Library Week.

President Mueller called up Library Board member Ginny Carlson and Library Staff

employee Jennifer Ambling.

Jennifer Ambling spoke about activities planned for Library Week and the theme of

"Picture Yourself Reading". She encouraged all residents to visit the Library in the next

three days.

Approval of Minutes

It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Soderstrom, to approve

Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 2007 and the regular

meeting of April 5, 2007. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Gron, Tross, O'Brien, Sebby, Florey and Soderstrom

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Committee Reports

Community Relations Committee - Trustee Jack O'Brien, Chairperson

Trustee Jack O'Brien indicated that the committee had not met and the next meeting

would be May 21.

Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Rick Soderstrom,

Chairperson

Trustee Rick Soderstrom indicated that the committee had not met. He spoke about the

Business Recognition Luncheon that had been held at The Carlisle. The theme this

year was Grease and how the Mayor and his wife had dressed up for the part. He

announced the following winners: Property Stewardship Award to Brust Funeral Home

in the small business category; Dania Furniture in the medium business category and

Beverly Properties for Westmore Apartments in the large business category; Customer

Service Award to Scrubs, Etc. and J&R Cycle; Major Milestone Award to Dutch Liquors

for the small business category, the Hyatt Place for the large business category;

Business Pride Award to Sweet Street for the small business category, Morning Star

Gifts & Books for the medium business category, and Rock Bottom Brewery for the

large business category; Property Improvement Award to Brix Wood Fired Pizza for the

small business category, The Tile Shop for the medium business category and

Residence Inn by Mariott for the large business category the Jim Bell Developer Award

went to McDonald's for the medium business category and Capital Grille for the large

business category and St. Thomas Marthoma Church for the not-for-profit category.

Trustee Soderstrom indicated the Village had received more nominees this year than in

several years and that the businesses deserved to be recognized for all of their hard

work and improvements. He extended a thank you to the Montini High School group for

their Grease performance, the Chamber for all of their assistance and to Joelyn Kott,

Kate Burke and the Village staff for coordinating such a great event. He noted there

were 125 people who attended the luncheon.

President Mueller thanked Trustee Soderstrom and Trustee Gron for their assistance in

presenting the awards. He also thanked his wife Eileen for her assistance and her

participation in the program. President Mueller indicated it was a fun afternoon and that

it was the first time that The Carlisle had ever served hamburgers, french fries and

chocolate shakes and appreciated that cooperation.

President Mueller indicated that the next committee meeting would be May 1st at 4:00

p.m.

Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Greg Gron, Chairperson

Trustee Greg Gron indicated that the committee had not met. He stated the Annual

Lombard Pride Clean-up was scheduled for April 28. He asked residents interested in

participating to contact Joelyn Kott. He also asked residents interested in participating

in the Prairie Path clean-up to call Public Works at 620-5765. He stated there was a

Recycling Event in Wheaton on April 21.

Finance Committee - Trustee Kenneth Florey, Chairperson

Trustee Ken Florey indicated the committee had not met and the next meeting was

scheduled for April 24 at 4:00 p.m.

Public Works Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, Chairperson

Trustee Dick Tross said that they had discussed code amendments regarding sump

pump discharge and clear water disconnect. He said that they will move that item

forward to the Village Board with modifications. He also reportd that they had reviewed

the overhead sewer program, the Committee wants it to be more customer friendly. He

said that the Westmore Myers project is placed higher on the priorty list since it is

uunder construction , he said their recommendation was not to revise the current street

lighting on Westmore/Meyers. He said that they also looked at the big yellow box

issue,3 change orders regarding streets, the single family draingage code and at the

Main Street at Glenbard East access issue as part of Main Street to Roosevelt Road

project. He announced that the May meeting would be held on the 8th at 7:00 p.m. in

the Community Room.

President Mueller said that they continue to follow the house bill regarding cable, while

the Village welcomes competition, they want it to be equitable and suitable for our

residents.

Transportation & Safety Committee -Trustee Steven Sebby, Chairperson

Trustee Steve Sebby stated the committee had not met and the next meeting was

scheduled for May 7 at 7:00 p.m. He stated they will discuss downtown business

parking.

Trustee Sebby questioned if the House Bill 1500 issue would be discussed during the

Springfield Drivedown.

President Mueller indicated the officials attending the Drivedown would discuss House

Bills 1500 and 1429 at the Legislators Breakfast.

Board of Local Improvements - Trustee Richard J. Tross, President

Trustee Dick Tross reported that on April 12 the Committee met on one item, the Special

Assessment 215 (Fountain Square) Division Petition and 218B Edgwood from Central

to Roosevelt. He said that the next meeting would be on May 10th at 7:00 p.m.

Community Promotion & Tourism - President William J. Mueller, Chairperson

President Bill Mueller stated the Committee had met that day regarding the budget

including the Lilac Bush Program and the Fireworks during the Taste of Lombard. Both

items are being recommended for approval. He stated that the Village had been

approached about having the checks given to the Lilac Princesses made out to the

school instead of to them directly. He stated that no meeting has been scheduled.

VII

Village Manager/Village Board Comments

President Mueller congratulated Joelyn Kott for being named Woman of the Year. He

thanked Carol Bauer for a successful Blood Drive with 129 pints of blood being donated.

He also expressed appreciation to the Blood Drive volunteers Mari Ann Mellin, Winnie

Lyons, Jerry Lyons and Linda Opland and thanked Claim Jumper for the gift cards that

were donated to be raffled to donors. He reminded residents that the next Blood Drive

would be July 18. He reminded residents that the Police Department was hosting Tip A

Cop at Claim Jumper on April 26 with all proceeds benefiting Special Olympics. Our

police personnel would be acting as servers for the night. He reminded residents they

can make a donation for Special Olympics, or purchase a hat, shirt, raffle ticket and the

proceeds go to Special Olympics. He asked residents to call Carol Bauer at 620-5712.

He indicated that the Village of Lombard had been selected as a finalist in the National

League of Cities All American City Award. President Mueller reminded residents that

Lilac Time in Lombard was scheduled for May 5-20 and invited everyone to participate

in all the festivities. More information will be on Cable TV channel 6. He reported that

the Fire Department had received their new Engine 45. He congratulated the Fire

Department on the arrival of their new truck which will better serve the community. He

indicated it was important to keep Village equipment up-to-date. He stated the unofficial

results of the election showed Trustee Tross had been re-elected for a sixth term as

Trustee for District #2, that Dana Moreau had been elected as Trustee for District #4

and Laura Fitzpatrick had been elected as Trustee for District #5. He extended

congratulations to all of them.

Trustee Tross on behalf of all the candidates thanked the voters for coming out. He

thanked the District #2 residents for their continued support. He stated he had met with

Keith Giagnorio and they will work together for the betterment of the Village on Board

and Park District issues. He stated they had been friends and neighbors over the years

and this will continue. He stated he was proud to have had Keith Giagnorio as an

opponent. He felt they had both worked very hard to get the word out to the residents to

vote. He again thanked everyone who came out to the polls. He was dismayed at the

low percentage of turn-out of voters and stated that only 470 people had come out to

vote in District #2. He congratulated Dana Moreau and Laura Fitzpatrick.

Trustee Sebby thanked the voters for coming out. He stated that he was stepping down

to be a Board Member for School District #87. He further thanked both candidates for

their campaigns. He felt that Dana was young and aggressive and she will do well and

felt she would talk with Brad Janisch to obtain his views on Village matters. He

congratulated Trustee Tross . He felt the voter turn out was very low. He congratulated

Laura Fitzpatrick.

President Mueller stated that Trustee Sebby's last Village Board meeting would be May

3rd.

Trustee Sebby thanked the residents of District #4, which he stated was an older

residential district.

Trustee Gron requested that Consent Agenda item H, Legistar 070178, ZBA 07-03: 250

W. Willow be a waiver of first reading.

President Mueller requested concurrence from the Village Board. All concurred.

VIII

Consent Agenda

Payroll/Accounts Payable

Approval of Village Payroll

For the period ending March 31, 2007 in the amount of $760,278.59.

approved

Approval of Accounts Payable

For the period ending April 6, 2007 in the amount of $151,366.29.

This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Approval of Accounts Payable

For the period ending April 13, 2007 in the amount of $15,720.66.

This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)

ZBA 07-04: 314 S. Brewster

Requests approval of a variation to Section 155.406 (H) to reduce the amount of open

space on the subject property to 46 percent where a minimum of 50 percent open space

is required, to allow for the construction of a detached garage located within the R2

Single Family Residential District. (DISTRICT #1)

This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading with

suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Ordinance 6008

129 and 143 W. St. Charles Road

Authorizing a Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement between the

Village and Norwood-Lombard LLC with regard to the redevelopment of the property

commonly known as 129 and 143 W. St. Charles Road, and authorizing the sale of said

property in relation thereto. (DISTRICT #1)

This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading with

suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Ordinance 6009

Disposal of Village Property

Ordinance declaring a 2001 police squad as surplus and authorizing its disposal through

a donation to the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy.

This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading with

suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Ordinance 6010