Village of Lombard Legistar System

Quorum Present

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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:

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.