Thursday, March 5, 1998
7:30 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
March 5, 1998
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 5, 1998 - 7:30 P.M.
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, |
Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr., Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. and Village President |
Willliam J. Mueller |
Present:
Trustee John M. Jaugilas
Absent:
BOARD ROOM
I
Call to Order
II
Pledge of Allegiance
Sacred heart Cub Scout Pack 48, Den 3 presented the Colors and led the Pledge of |
Allegiance. The den leader thanked the Village Board. A Certificate of Appreciation |
was presented to the Scouts. |
III
Roll Call
Other Elected Official Present: Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt |
Appointed Official Present: |
Village Manager William T. Lichter |
Village Attorney Thomas Bayer |
Village Attorney Janet Petsche |
Assistant Village Manager Anne M. Gaura |
Communications & Marketing Coordinator Joelyn Kott |
Director of Finance Leonard Flood |
Director of Community Development David Hulseberg |
Fire Chief George E. Seagraves |
Chief of Police Leon Kutzke |
Director of Public Works Stan Rickard |
Village Engineer Robert Lewis |
V
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 5, 1998. President Mueller requested that |
Clerk Gerhardt read a memo into the record (see attached). |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, to approved. The |
motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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IV
Public Participation (15 minute time limit)
Village Clerk Gerhardt read a proclamation regarding National Poison Prevention Week |
March 3-6, 1998. |
Village Clerk Gerhardt left the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Assistant Village Manager Anne |
Gaura took over as Acting Clerk. |
980125
The Public Hearing of the President and board of Trustees of the village of Lombard was |
called to order at 7:50 p.m. President Mueller turned the Public Hearing over to Attorney |
Bayer who informed the public that proper public notice of the public hearing had been |
made. |
Attorney Bayer invited all who wished to be heard to step forward. |
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer that the Lombard Village Board continue the Public |
Hearing to the meeting of March 19, 1998, seconded by Trustee Gatz. |
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that this matter |
be continued. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Enactment No: Public Hearing 1S 47 |
VI
Committee Reports
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Paul Kufrin, |
Jr., Chairperson |
Trustee Kufrin reported that there was no quorum at the last meeting. The committee |
will be discussing the Business Recognition Program. The luncheon is scheduled for |
April 8, 1998. |
Trustee Kufrin the Director Hulseberg have met with local banks to discuss interest |
loans. |
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee David N. Schaffer, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Tross reported that the Household Hazardous Waste Collection is scheduled for |
May 8, 1998. The Recycling Grant Program was reviewed. The committee also |
reviewed the Community Recycling budget. |
DuPage County Community Development Commission - Trustee |
David N. Schaffer, Lombard Representative |
Trustee Schaffer reviewed the DuPage County Community Development Commission |
meeting. |
Finance Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, Chairperson
Trustee Tross indicated that the committee will meet in March to review the budget.
DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Lombard Representative |
No report.
Community Promotion & Tourism Committee - Richard J. Tross, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Tross indicated that information regarding the Community Promotion and |
Tourism Committee will be covered in the budget meeting. |
Legislative Committee - Trustee Ralph F. Borgatell, Chairperson
Trustee Borgatell reported that Senator Dan Cronin agreed to attend the May, 1998 |
meeting. He reviewed the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference Legislative |
Initiatives. |
Public Works Committee - Trustee Frank M. Gatz, Sr., Chairperson
Trustee Gatz reported that the next meeting is scheduled for March 10, 1998.
Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee John M. Jaugilas, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Kufrin, reporting for Trustee Jaugilas, stated that Auto Ride requested a rate |
increase for taxi services. The North Industrial Park was discussed and reviewed |
possible traffic changes. A light is being requested at Lombard Road and North Avenue. |
Village Clerk/President of Board of Local Improvements - Lorraine G. |
Gerhardt |
Trustee Tross reported that BOLI authorized numerous payouts. The board will be |
concurring with the award made by BOLI of $1,400,786.95 to Szabo Contracting of |
Addison for Special Assessment 209 - the Lombard Farms North Project (item VII-K) on |
the Consent Agenda. |
VII
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Gatz Sr., 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 Frank M. Gatz Sr. and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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980119
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
980121
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
980053
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4429 |
970135
A question was asked if another part-time plumbing inspector would be needed. Public |
Works Director indicated that another will not be needed. |
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
970272
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
980118
A request was granted to the Lombard Park District for advertising Lilac Time Events in |
the amount of $9,121.00. |
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
980091
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 85-98 |
980117
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4430 |
980096
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4431 |
980074
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4432 |
980102
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
980110
It was questioned why the Fire Department changed helmets. Chief Seagraves |
explained the process for reviewing the change and the reasons for the new helmets |
and indicated that the helmets meet the new standards, are better and less expensive. |
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
980112
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
980113
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
980116
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
980126
A question was asked if citizens would be paying less for sewer-only charges. Director |
of Finance Flood indicated that citizens will generally pay less if they use less than |
12,000 gallons per month. Director Flood indicated that $1.85 is sewer-only. |
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4433 |
980137
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Gatz Sr., that this matter |
be continued to the March 19, 1998 meeting. The motion carried by the following |
vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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VIII
Agenda Items for Separate Action
980122
Cable Television Ordinances |
Assistant Village Manager Gaura summarized the content of the ordinance, Franchise |
Agreement, and the side letter. Dr. Orton explained the benefits of negotiating a |
renewal agreement with Media One. The documents anticipate a second cable |
provider. He indicated that this contract is a very good deal. |
Sue Bisno, Media One, agreed with Dr. Orton's comments. |
Questions were asked about the History Channel and were answered by Ms. Bisno. |
She also explained what cable-ready means. |
Ms. Bisno indicated that nothing was lost in this successor agreement. |
Dr. Orton indicated that there were some changes in Federal Law. |
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:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Enactment No: Ordinance 4434 |
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It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that this matter |
be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Enactment No: Resolution 87-98 |
980124
IX
Agenda Items for Discussion
X
Village Trustees'/Village President's/Village Manager's Report
President Mueller reported that the Yorktown Theaters were opening on april 3, 1998. |
March 29th is the Community Day from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m. All proceeds will be |
donated to Lombard charities. |
Trustee Tross received a call concerning the bad condition of the road at West Wilson |
near Sunset Knolls Park. He requested this be put on the Public Works Committee |
agenda. |
Trustee Schaffer reported that the District #3 Pride will feature a tour of Fire Station 2 |
and the Yorktown Theaters. |
Trustee Kufrin requested that the Village Attorney review the issue of the Committee |
eof the Whole and Village Board meetings. He stated that he is concerned about formal |
actions taken place at the Committee of the Whole meetings. |
President Mueller suggested that Trustee Kufrin review the October Meeting when the |
Committee of the Whole meetings were discussed. Trustee Schaffer asked if it is |
possible to adopt a policy or an ordinance that would not allow motions to be made or |
actions to be taken. |
XI
Executive Session
XII
Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that the |
regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of March 5, 1998 be adjourned at 9:05 |
P.M. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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