Thursday, September 2, 1999
7:30 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
September 2, 1999
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 2, 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 2, 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 Janet Petsche |
Deputy Chief of Police Dane Cuny |
Assistant Finance Director Michael Guttman |
Director of Community Development David Hulseberg |
Community Development Intern Devina Jap |
Director of Public Works Stan Rickard |
Assistant Director of Public Works John Burg |
Village Engineer David Dratnol |
Deputy Clerk Barbara Johnson |
III
Public Hearings
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President Mueller convened the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m. and introduced Attorney |
Thomas P. Bayer who reviewed the purpose of the Hearing regarding an Annexation |
Agreement for 1776 and 1806 S. Highland Avenue. He invited anyone who wished to |
speak either for or against the petition to please come forward. Hearing no comment, |
Attorney Bayer adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m. |
IV
Public Participation
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Fire Chief Seagraves introduced Joseph Kielczynski, Richard Leschina and Mark Sepe, |
three new firefighters who recently joined the Department. A swearing in ceremony was |
conducted by Village Clerk Lorraine Gerhardt. The firefighters introduced their family |
and friends who were in attendance. |
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Clerk Gerhardt read a Proclamation for Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month during |
the month of September. |
Dr. Lehey accepted the Proclamation from President Mueller and thanked the Board of |
Trustees and the Target Stores for helping to promote awareness throughout the |
community. |
V
Approval of Minutes
None
VI
Committee Reports
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Paul Kufrin, |
Jr., Chairperson |
Trustee Kufrin announced that due to the summer schedule there had been no meeting |
but he mentioned some upcoming events. He read an article regarding development in |
the downtown area and he invited the Board and residents to attend a meeting. He |
asked if we can get the Village's businesses featured on the audio portion of TV6. |
President Mueller explained that the audio is a radio station and the Village would have |
to produce our own audio to be able to feature spots for local businesses and events. |
Trustee Kufrin reminded all present and viewing of the Trolley Ride for Realtors on |
September 22. |
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Florey reported that at the August 24 meeting the Waste Contract was to be |
discussed. So many residents came to discuss the RV situation at that meeting that |
there was not time for the Waste Contract discussion. He said that the Committee had |
agreed to recommend to the Board of Trustees not to ban RVs. Last night a special |
meeting was held regarding the Waste Contract and the subject of RVs will be |
discussed and further public comment heard on September 29. In September the |
Committee will discuss the Waste Contract again. |
Finance Committee - Trustee David N. Schaffer, Chairperson
No meeting
DuPage County Community Development Commission - Trustee |
David N. Schaffer, Lombard Representative |
Trustee Schaffer indicated that the Committee will meet in the next two weeks.
Legislative Review Committee - Trustee Ralph F. Borgatell, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Borgatell announced that at the next meeting on September 13, the Committee |
will discuss legislative initiatives. |
Public Works Committee - Trustee Steven D. Sebby, Chairperson
Trustee Sebby reported that there had been no meeting since the last Board meeting. |
The next meeting will be held Tuesday September 14, 1999. |
Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Tross said that there had been no meeting since the last Board meeting but the |
Committee will meet again September 13. |
Community Promotion & Tourism Committee - Trustee Richard J. |
Tross, Chairperson |
Trustee Tross said that there was no report as there had been no quorum for the last |
meeting. The Committee will meet again in October. He reminded the Board that a Golf |
outing will be held September 14, 1999. He indicated that many Hotel and Motel |
operators will be in attendance. |
DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Lombard Representative |
Trustee Tross said that the Bureau had not met.
Village Clerk/President of Board of Local Improvements - Lorraine G. |
Gerhardt |
Lorraine Gerhardt reported that on August 25 the Board of Local Improvements |
authorized Payouts for $10,666.21 for Special Assessment 213 and $1,883.02 for |
Special Assessment 215. The next meeting will be on September 15. She urged the |
Public to attend any of the Board and Committee meetings and stressed that all of the |
meetings are Public Meetings. |
VII
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., 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 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 passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4709 727 S |
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This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4711 1107- |
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This Matter was denied on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 246 North Fairfield |
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This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4689 415 S |
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This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4712 558 S |
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This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4713 300 W |
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Grant approval |
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This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4714 Comme |
990440
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4690 Insta |
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This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4710 Text |
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AMENDMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT |
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 23-00 St. |
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This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 25-00 Tol |
990439
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 26-00 299 |
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 4362, |
ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 18, 1997, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE |
FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT |
(PC 99-25: 660 East Butterfield Road) |
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4691 660 E |
990372
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 4403, |
ADOPTED JANUARY 22, 1998, ADOPTING A NEW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN |
FOR THE VILLAGE OF LOMBARD, ILLINOIS |
(PC 99-28; St. Charles Road Corridor) |
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4692 Compr |
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A TEXT AMENDMENT |
TO THE LOMBARD ZONING ORDINANCE, |
TITLE 15, CHAPTER 155 OF THE CODE OF LOMBARD, ILLINOIS |
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4693 Text |
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A VARIATION |
OF THE LOMBARD ZONING ORDINANCE |
TITLE 15, CHAPTER 155 OF THE CODE OF LOMBARD, ILLINOIS |
ZBA 99-17: 343 West Maple Street |
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4694 343 W |
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE |
LOMBARD SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, |
OF THE CODE OF LOMBARD, ILLINOIS |
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4695 & 46 |
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION |
FROM THE LOMBARD CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 50 "COMBINED WATER AND SEWER |
SYSTEM", SUBSECTION 50.026 "PROHIBITED CONNECTIONS" |
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4697 125 |
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Water/Sewer Supplies |
990434
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Westmore-Meyers Road |
VIII
Agenda Items for Separate Action
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENTS |
TO THE LOMBARD SIGN ORDINANCE |
TITLE 15, CHAPTER 153 OF THE CODE OF LOMBARD, ILLINOIS |
(See Ordinances: ________________________ ) |
Enactment No: Ordinances 4698-4701 |
Ms. Hill gave an overview of the changes made to the ordinances as requested by the |
Board of Trustees. There was some discussion as to where the decorative side of a |
fence should face in sideyards and corner side yards. There was also discussion of the |
permit process and Mr. Hulseberg was asked to explain staff's original reason for |
requesting fence permits. Trustee Tross asked that they separate the votes for each of |
these ordinances. |
Text Amendment Ordinance 4698
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Tross, that the Board |
pass Ordinance 4698 on second reading without the provision of permits for |
fences and allowing the text amendment for good side out on fences. The motion |
carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Steven |
Sebby and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Nay:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey
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Building Code Amendment Ordinance 4699
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that Ordinance |
4699 amending the Lombard Building Code 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 Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Sign Ordinance Amendment Ordinance 4700
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that Ordinance |
4700 an amendment to the Lombard Sign Ordinance 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 Steven Sebby and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
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Nay:
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
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Subdivision and Development Ordinance Amendments Ordinance |
4701 |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Florey, that Ordinance |
4701amending the Lombard Subdivision and Development Ordinance 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 Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Trustee Schaffer excused himself from discussion with the following statement. Due to |
my membership in the congregation whose property was subject of the petition and in |
order to avoid any conflict of interest or appearance of prejudice or influence, I am |
stepping down from the dais during discussion and votes on this issue. Further, let the |
record reflect that I have not discussed this item with any member of this Board. |
Enactment No: Ordinances 4702-4705 |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Florey, that the Village |
Board suspend the rules, waive first reading and pass on second reading |
Ordinance 4702 authorizing an annexation agreement for 1776-1806 Highland |
Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, 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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It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Sebby, that the Village |
Board waive first reading and pass on second reading the following ordinances |
(2) Ordinance 4703 Annexing Property |
(3) Ordinance 4704 Amending the Comprehensive Plan |
(4) Ordinance 4705 Rezoning to the O Office District. 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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Trustee Schaffer returned to the dais at 9:05 p.m.
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Dan Kordik spoke on behalf of Polo Builders explaining that the utilities were staked and |
were knocked down. When they were put back up they were replaced improperly and |
were not in the easement. The foundation was poured in the wrong place based on the |
markers making the variation necessary. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4706 1619 |
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Tross, that the Village |
Board suspend the rules, waive first reading and pass on second reading. 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 |
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that this matter |
be waived of first reading and passed on second reading under suspension of the |
rules. 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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Enactment No: Ordinance 4707 Budge |
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It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that this matter |
be waived of first reading and passed 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 Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Enactment No: Ordinance 4708 581 S |
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It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Sebby, that this matter |
be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. |
Florey and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Nay:
Trustee Richard J. Tross and Trustee David N. Schaffer
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Enactment No: Resolution 27-00 Gre |
IX
Agenda Items for Discussion
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Enactment No: Y2K Preparedness |
An overview was given by Chief Seagraves. He said that the Village is in good shape |
for Y2K. He described handouts which will be mailed to all Lombard residents. He |
indicated that there will be a panel discussion held and broadcast on Channel 6 as well |
as a town meeting and other public events to educate the residents of Lombard. He |
also said that training sessions will be held for employees in order to facilitate the |
transmittal of information. |
President Mueller added that DuComm and 911 are doing well and will test on |
September 9, 1999. |
Chief Seagraves asked that if any Board Members hear questions or discussions, they |
have people call the Fire Department.. He announced that the Fire Department has |
speakers available to speak to groups. He suggested that people investigate their own |
personal concerns due to their special needs. The Board complimented Chief |
Seagraves and the Committee for their efforts. |
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Manager Lichter highlighted the Budget Calendar and noted that there is a major |
scheduling change for the Intergovernmental Planning Meeting. It is now scheduled |
November 6, 1999. Strategic Planning will be on Tuesday October 19. The rest of the |
meetings for discussion of the Budget will be held on off Thursdays and there will again |
be joint meetings with the Public Works and Finance Committees. |
Enactment No: FYE 2001 Budget Cale |
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Mr. Lichter introduced Amy Wilson who reported on proposed improvements and |
beautification. She presented the proposed improvements and reviewed the details |
planned for the intersections which include planters, trash receptacles, park benches, |
wooden shelters and drinking fountains. Because of expected road improvements on |
Grace Street at St. Charles and north to the Great Western Trail in the near future, |
improvements on the Great Western Path at Grace will be postponed. That section |
would be improved after or in conjunction with the road work. It was suggested by some |
Trustees that other organizations be invited to contribute. Trustee Florey asked that |
consideration be given to increasing lighting all along the Prairie Path perhaps through |
an Adopt a lightpost program. |
Enactment No: Great Western Trail/ |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that the plan be |
approved with increased lighting. 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
Village Manager/Village Board Comments
Trustee Florey thanked staff for Cruise Nights. President Mueller indicated that a survey |
and critique of Cruise Nights is ongoing. |
XI
Executive Session
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that the |
Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of September 2, 1999 |
recess to Executive Session at 9:45 P.M. for the purpose of discussing: |
1. Acquisition of Real Property |
2. The Sale of Real Property. 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 2, 1999 in the Board Room of the Village Hall |
was called to order by President William J. Mueller at 10:31P.M. |
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, the following were: |
Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Sebby, Florey and |
Kufrin |
XII
Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Tross, that the regular |
meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of September 2, 1999 be |
adjourned at 10:32 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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