Village of Lombard Legistar System

Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, the following were:

Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Sebby, Florey and

Kufrin

Absent: None

Quorum Present

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

Fire Chief Ed Seagraves

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.