Thursday, September 16, 1999
7:30 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
September 16, 1999
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 - 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
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, September 16, 1999 in the Board Room of the Village Hall was called |
to order by President William J. Mueller at 7:35 P.M. |
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt. |
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 |
Assistant Village Manager Anne Marie Gaura |
Administrative Assistant Ellen Balsamo |
Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer |
Village Attorney Thomas Bentz |
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
IV
Public Participation
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Village Clerk Gerhardt read a Proclamation for Constitution week which is September |
17-23, 1999. |
President Mueller announced that the Knights of Columbus Candy Days are this |
weekend and asked that people donate as they are able. He reminded that the |
donations stay in Lombard with most of the proceeds going to the Deicke home. |
David Menini, 444 Crescent Boulevard addressed the Board thanking them for the |
actions underway at the Crescent & Finley intersection. He said he had come to |
tonight's meeting to determine the status but had talked with Mr. Rickard earlier and now |
wanted to apologize for his emotional behavior at an earlier meeting which was based |
on a misunderstanding. |
President Mueller thanked Mr. Menini for coming before the Board and thanking them for |
their actions as frequently people do not come back and say thank you. |
President Mueller announced that Trustee Florey recently completed a decathlon in |
Lake Geneva He presented a certificate dedicated to "Kenneth Ironman Florey" as well |
as a new name plate bearing the name "Ironman Florey". He then announced that the |
meeting would adjourn to the Community Room for cake and coffee in honor of Trustee |
Florey's achievement. |
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that the Village |
Board meeting recess to a short celebration in honor of Trustee Florey. 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 was called to |
order at 7:58 p.m. Upon roll call by Clerk Gerhardt the following were: |
Present: Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Sebby, Florey and Kufrin |
President Mueller asked for a moment of silence for the family of Trustee Tross for the |
recent loss of his mother and for the Mayor of Glendale Heights who has suffered |
serious health problems as well as the Mayor of Westmont. |
Clerk Gerhardt announced that a petition had been received by her Deputy Clerk |
regarding Special Assessment 213. Many signers of the petition had previously signed |
the petition that was presented on August 19, 1999. They indicated in a cover letter that |
they felt that they had been mislead by circulators of the earlier petitions. A total of 71 |
people had signed the petition on short notice indicating that they were in favor and |
support of Special Assessment 213. Clerk Gerhardt and President Mueller thanked the |
group of residents for their efforts. |
Trustee Borgatell, Trustee of the district, said that the organizers of the petition had run |
the extra mile and thanked them for their efforts. |
V
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that the |
minutes of the regular meeting of August 19, 1999 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 said there had been no meeting but he reminded everyone about the |
Trolley Tour scheduled for September 22 to depart from Village Hall at 11:30 a.m. The |
next meeting will be held on October 5, 1999. |
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Florey said that the Committee has two items that they are addressing. |
Wednesday September 29th at 7:00 p.m. the Committee will meet in the Board Room to |
hear Public comment and testimony concerning the RV and Boat issue. He also said |
that they met to discuss Waste Contract which he will be reporting later in this meeting. |
Finance Committee - Trustee David N. Schaffer, Chairperson
Trustee Schaffer reported that the Finance Committee will resume its monthly schedule |
on Thursday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the manager's conference room. |
DuPage County Community Development Commission - Trustee |
David N. Schaffer, Lombard Representative |
Trustee Schaffer read a statement that the Executive Committee of the DuPage County |
Development Commission met on Tuesday, September 14 at the DuPage County |
Complex on County Farm Road. |
DuPage is one of the richest Counties per capita in the country. Nonetheless, there are |
homeless and others in this County that need assistance. That is where the Community |
Development Commission comes in . The Commission is charged with advising the |
DuPage County Board on how to spend Federal funds to assist the poor, elderly and the |
physically and mentally challenged citizens of this County. The goal is to provide |
assistance in housing, education and job rehabilitation. The funds are appropriated |
through a grant process. It is the Commission, along with County staff, that approves |
the grants. |
A major step taken on Tuesday was the elimination of the need for municipal |
sponsorship of grant applications. This will serve to streamline the process. |
The Executive Committee considered some other minor rule changes that will be taken |
up by the full Commission in the near future. |
We are also grappling with the message from Washington that there will be less funds to |
distribute. Undaunted, we continue to work to try and reverse this trend. |
In future reports, I will try to enlighten and educate the Board on current projects |
approved by the CDC, as well as any significant actions taken by the Commission. |
Legislative Review Committee - Trustee Ralph F. Borgatell, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Borgatell said that the September meeting was cancelled because there was no |
quorum. The next meeting will be on October 4. He announced the resignation of |
Kristine Vercillo and asked for names of someone to fill the vacancy on the Committee. |
He thanked Kristine for her contributions to the Committee. |
Public Works Committee - Trustee Steven D. Sebby, Chairperson
Trustee Sebby said that the meeting was held on Tuesday, September 14 he was out of |
town he was not at the meeting. He introduced Stan Rickard to report. Mr. Rickard said |
that there was no quorum but there were some citizens there and they held an |
informational meeting. Also received information on sewers in the Green Valley area. |
He said that Utilities Superintendent Angela Podesta presented information on the |
overhead sewer grant program and they viewed some of the problems with sewers that |
have been televised. They feel there will be further work to do in Green Valley and the |
issue will be addressed in November. He said that Dave Gorak of North Ahrens spoke |
regarding his proposal for a backyard sewer program. He said that Mr. Gorak |
encouraged the Committee to approve a program for residents to get sewers for |
backyard drainage on a cost sharing basis with the Village. The Committee explained |
what their policy had been not to enter into this type of cost sharing program due funding |
and maintenance considerations. Mr. Gorak seemed satisfied with their discussions |
and recommendations for the time being. |
Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Tross said that Monday September 13th the Committee returned to work. They |
removed a permanent item from their agenda, the parking restrictions around Glenbard |
East. It is no longer necessary as the situation seems to have improved and they have |
found that emergency vehicles are able to get through in and around the area. They will |
continue to look for remedies as needed. They also discussed the Westlake parking |
and signals, parking restrictions on Eisenhower Lane, Michelle Lane near the Old Grove |
Pond, North Park and Ridge. There are two items that the Committee gave a negative |
recommendation. One was a Four way stop at Park and Grove the other that was given |
a negative recommendation from the Committee was also a four way stop at Elizabeth |
and Greenfield. They will be on the agenda of the next Village Board meeting under |
Separate Action. President Mueller asked that if they are discussing increasing the |
timing on the signals at Finley and Roosevelt, the intersections of Westmore and Main at |
Roosevelt also need to be requested of IDOT. Trustee Tross asked for a volunteer |
resident to serve on the Committee to replace Tom Johansen. |
Community Promotion & Tourism Committee - Trustee Richard J. |
Tross, Chairperson |
Trustee Tross had no report but said that tonight is the first meeting for the Lilac Parade |
Committee. The Committee is recommending that Village Elected Officials ride on a |
float instead of in convertibles. They are planning to spend less money, less time and |
have a better parade. The First Church Restoration Committee, which is not affiliated |
with a church is seeking a grant. He also mentioned that October 9 & 10 will be the final |
cruise nights. There will be bands both nights. President Mueller said that the cruise |
event will be part of Autumn Festival and one of the Millennium events. He added that |
there will also be a mini Taste of Lombard with concessions. President Mueller |
concluded his remarks by stating that the Board would not be riding on a float for the |
Lilac Parade. |
DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Lombard Representative |
Trustee Tross had no meeting to report but noted that the response to the new hotels, |
restaurants and to Fountain Square has been phenomenal. |
Village Clerk/President of Board of Local Improvements - Lorraine G. |
Gerhardt |
Clerk Gerhardt reported that the Board of Local Improvements of September 15th |
meeting was a special called meeting on the third rather than the fourth Wednesday . |
Three items are on tonight's agenda as items J, K and Y. Payouts for Special |
Assessment 213 were made in the amount of $4, 607.03 and for Special Assessment |
215 in the amount of $9,506.48. Consent Agenda item Y is the recommendation of the |
Board of Local Improvements to authorize signatures on a contract for Special |
Assessment 213 Resident Engineering. In addition the petition mentioned earlier was |
received. |
VII
Consent Agenda
It was moved 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.
990459
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4722 Amend |
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This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4723 Tax L |
990463
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 28-00 No |
990464
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 29-00 Fo |
990471
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 30-00 Ch |
990472
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 31-00 Ol |
990473
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 32-00 Ha |
990474
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 33-00 Sp |
990477
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 34-00 Sp |
990481
This matter was withdrawn from the agenda.
Enactment No: 128-134 W. St. Charl |
990374
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4709 727 S |
990402
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4710 Text |
990399
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4711 1107- |
990417
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4712 558 S |
990420
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4713 300 W |
990429
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4714 Comme |
980311
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4715 Edson |
990484
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 35-00 Bu |
990483
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Unisys Building Wate |
990489
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 1999 Concrete Utili |
990491
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Holloman Drive Water |
990492
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 150 KW Mobile Genera |
990490
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Special Assessment 2 |
VIII
Agenda Items for Separate Action
IX
Agenda Items for Discussion
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Trustee Florey briefly reviewed a list of recommendations from the Environmental |
Concerns Committee as reflected in their report. Among the items highlighted were 1) |
Larger Containers 2) Recycling information included in billings 3) Update of recycling |
items 4) Increase fall leaf pick up to a six week period 5) Revise the contract language |
regarding severe storm cleanup 6) A two year contract 7) Revise the language about |
Christmas Tree pickup. |
Trustee Borgatell mentioned that there was a problem with damage to our streets by |
Waste Management trucks and that the problem should be addressed. |
Trustee Tross made a public disclosure of his continued association with Waste |
Management but has not experienced any financial gain either personally or |
professionally from the company. He filed a written disclosure with Clerk Gerhardt. He |
highlighted his concerns with the present contract including need for a competitive |
situation, he thinks that a "meet and compete" clause should be in the contract. He |
wants to have clarification of who owns the recycling bins and that they will replace old |
bins or supply extra bins. Tross also wants to see curbside brush pickup no charge. He |
would rather see the money currently going to the chipping program into a program that |
serves every resident in Lombard. He advocates extension of the dates for the leaf |
pickup. |
Trustees Kufrin and Borgatell also listed their preferences, some of which were |
"amnesty day" and senior discounts for a one can pick up. |
Trustee Schaffer entered the following comments into the record: |
As immediate past chair of the Environmental Concerns Committee I commend Trustee |
Florey and the members of the Committee for their time and efforts in revisiting the |
contract. |
As a Trustee and chair of E.C.C. I have heard the complaints and how they are handled. |
We have a very good relationship and I have seen complaints dealt with once they are |
conveyed. |
So, I have no problem with a longer term contract with Waste Management. As for road |
damage, any company is going to have to drive their trucks on the roads. |
Trustee Schaffer also asked what had happened to the pay as you throw program, |
which the Committee had strongly favored. He said he is in favor of the "meet and |
compete" clause, and with regards to "amnesty day", said that Glen Ellyn's amnesty day |
is an ecological disaster. |
President Mueller added his comments and suggestions about senior citizens discounts, |
brush pick up and damage to the streets. |
Much debate back and forth followed. |
Trustee Florey addressed numerous issues brought up by the other Trustees. He urged |
the Board to review the Environmental Concerns Committee's recommendations. |
The issue will go back to staff to discuss with Waste Management and to compare a two |
year versus four year contract, curbside pickup instead of the chipping program and a |
one can senior citizen discount program. |
Enactment No: Solid Waste Contract |
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Mr. John Melaniphy of Melaniphy and Associates, Inc. made a presentation to visually |
support their research of supply and demand of the Downtown area. After a very |
interesting presentation President Mueller asked if the Trustees had any questions. |
The question was asked when the research was done, and Mr. Melaniphy replied it had |
been done between March and June, 1999. Other questions included queries regarding |
professional offices, how to combine the Lilac and Veggie Tales themes as well as the |
types of stores that would be recommended. It was also asked if new stores in the |
Downtown area would diminish our other retail areas. Mr. Melaniphy answered that they |
would draw a different market geared to families on an outing making special occasion |
purchases. |
Enactment No: Commercial Saturatio |
X
Village Manager/Village Board Comments
XI
Executive Session
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Florey, that the regular |
meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of September 16, 1999 recess to |
Executive Session at 10:48 p.m.to discuss: |
Information regarding the appointment of an employee of the Village |
Probable or imminent litigation. 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 the Village of |
Lombard held on Thursday, September 16, 1999 in the Board Room of the Village Hall |
was called to order by President William J. Mueller at 11:14 p.m. |
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, the following were: |
Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Sebby, Florey and |
Kufrin |
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Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Tross, that the Regular |
Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of September 16, 1999 be |
adjourned at 11:15 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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