Thursday, May 17, 2001
7:30 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board of Trustees
Village President: William J. Mueller |
Acting Village Clerk: Barbara Johnson |
Trustees: Joan DeStephano, Richard J.Tross, |
Karen Smith-Koenig, Steven D. Sebby, |
Kenneth M. Florey and Rick Soderstrom |
Meeting Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
May 17, 2001
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 17, 2001 - 7:30 P.M.
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Council Member Suzan Kramer, Trustee |
Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen Koenig, Trustee |
Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
Present:
STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY Revised 5/15/01
BOARD ROOM
Broadcast on Cable TV Channel 6
I
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees May 17, 2001 was called to order by |
President Mueller at 7:35 p.m. in the Board Room of Village Hall. |
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Student Clerk Joshi. |
II
Roll Call
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Kramer, the following were present: |
President Mueller and Student President Hwang, Trustee DeStephano and Student |
Trustee Geberbauer, Trustee Tross and Student Trustee Robins, Trustee Koenig and |
Student Trustee O'Connell, Trustee Sebby and Student Trustee Evans, Trustee Florey |
and Student Trustee Lichter and Trustee Soderstrom and Student Trustee Bayona. |
The Student Board members and student staff were each individually introduced by |
Clerk Kramer after which President Mueller presented each of them a Certificate of |
Appreciation for their involvement. |
Student Government Day Participants |
Sharon Hwang Student Village President |
Dimple Joshi Student Village Clerk |
Christine Gaberbauer Student Village Trustee District One |
Rebecca Robins Student Village Trustee District Two |
Stacey O'Connell Student Village Trustee District Three |
Erin Evans Student Village Trustee District Four |
Brian Lichter Student Village Trustee District Five |
Kara Glennon Student Village Trustee District Six |
Laquita Gibson Student Village Manager |
Keisha Edwards Student Assistant Village Manager |
Lauren Brown Student Village Attorney |
Sarah Cannon Student Director of Finance |
Amy Soehren Student Director of Community Development |
Erin Scoop Student Director of Public Works |
Cathy Nguyen Student Acting Chief of Police |
Brittney Robson Student Fire Chief |
Other Participating Glenbard East Students |
Village President, Moira Begale and Richard Calvario |
Village Trustee District 1 Eddy O'Neil |
Village Trustee District 2 Adil Monsoor |
Village Trustee District 3 Renee Consoer |
Village Trustee District 4 Amy Edralin |
Village Trustee District 5 Emily Hartnett |
Village Trustee District 6 Kathleen Bayona |
Village Manager Matt Spartz |
Administrative Assistant t Keisha Edwards |
Village Attorney Tina Amirtha |
Director of Finance Sarah Cannon and Keli Evans |
Director of Community Development Amy Soehren and Erica Lee |
Director of Public Works Erin Schoop |
Acting Chief of Police Cathy Nguyen and Nino Patel |
Fire Chief Brittney Robson and Nidah Ahmed |
Appointed Officials Present: |
Village Manager William T. Lichter |
Administrative Assistant Ellen Balsamo |
Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer |
Village Attorney Janet Petsche |
Director of Community Development David Hulseberg |
Acting Chief of Police Van Dillenkoffer |
Director of Finance Leonard Flood |
Director of Public Works Stan Rickard |
Assistant Director of Public Works John Burg |
Village Engineer David Dratnol |
Records Clerk Diane Mucha |
III
Public Hearings
010377
Student President Hwang turned the Public Hearing over to Student Attorney Brown. |
Ms. Brown proceeded to explain the item and asked anyone wishing to be heard to step |
to the podium. There being none, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. |
Enactment No: A Public Hearing 10 |
IV
Public Participation
Student Trustee for District One, Christine Gaberbauer, made a comment on the |
importance of Staff providing thorough documentation for all items on the agenda |
presented to the Village Board for consideration and approval. The documentation |
submitted May 11 for Board Reviews had no cost information for consideration of the |
petition for BOT 01-05,regarding two variations to provide relief from Chapter 151 |
"Flood Control" and Retention/Detention Basins. In the future, the residents of District |
One request that staff provide full information on items before the board. She pointed in |
particular to the retention/detention item before the Board this evening |
010382
Enactment No: Swearing-in Ceremony |
010409
Enactment No: Swearing-in Ceremony |
Village Manager Lichter announced that Acting Police Chief Dillenkoffer had been |
appointed to Police Chief. |
010383
Enactment No: Proclamation - Peace |
010384
Enactment No: Proclamation - Stude |
010385
Enactment No: Proclamation - Poppy |
010386
Enactment No: Proclamation - Save |
010387
Enactment No: Proclamation - Natio |
010401
Enactment No: Proclamation - EMS W |
010402
Enactment No: Proclamation - Veter |
010410
Enactment No: Proclamation - Jacki |
V
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Trustee DeStephano, seconded by Trustee Tross, that the |
minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of April 5, 2001 and May |
3, 2001 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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VI
Committee Reports
Economic/Community Development Committee
No Report
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Florey stated that there will be a fall recycling extravaganza again this |
September. He announced that the next meeting will be held on May 29 instead of May |
22. |
Finance Committee
No report
DuPage County Community Development Commission
No report
Legislative Review Committee
No report
Public Works Committee - Trustee Steven D. Sebby, Chairperson
Student Trustee Evans reported that at the last meeting the parkway program and |
several items on tonight's agenda were discussed. She said that Steve Kremske, |
Forestry Supervisor also spoke before the Committee. |
Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Chairperson |
Student Trustee Robins reported that the Committee had not met but said that the |
removal of "No U Turn" signs on the consent agenda was a recommendation of the |
Committee. She further reported that they are working on a recommendation regarding |
Route 53 Improvements. The Committee will meet on Tuesday June 5 at 7:00 p.m. |
Community Promotion & Tourism Committee - Trustee Richard J. |
Tross, Chairperson |
Student Trustee Robins reported that there had not been a meeting but reminded all of |
the Lilac Carnival, the Parade and the Memorial Day Ceremony to be held on in the |
Lombard Commons Park. |
DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Lombard Representative |
No report
Village Clerk/President of Board of Local Improvements- Suzan L. |
Kramer |
Student Clerk Joshi reported that BOLI had met and recommended two resolutions on |
the consent agenda and had also approved payouts for Special Assessments 213, 214, |
216 & 217. |
VII
Village Manager/Village Board Comments
VIII
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Koenig, to pass the |
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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Referring to the item regarding insurance on the consent agenda, Trustee Tross |
disclosed that he is on the Village's Blue Cross insurance plan. Attorney Bayer said that |
since he pays his own insurance there is no conflict of interest. |
010359
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010392
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010393
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010379
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Koenig, that this matter be |
passed on first reading on the consent agenda. The motion carried by the |
following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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Enactment No: Ordinance 4978 Liquo |
010394
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4970 Villa |
010360
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 142-01 No |
010361
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 143-01 Fi |
010362
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 144-01 SA |
*I. SA 217, Lombard Lagoon - Contract Amendment (Resolution) |
(Moved to IX-H) |
010370
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 145-01 Dr |
010373
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 146-01 Au |
010389
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 147-01 St |
010399
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 148-01 To |
010395
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Bituminous Patching |
010396
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Snow/Debris Hauling |
010397
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: CA6 Course Aggregate |
010374
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Phoenix Life Insuran |
010375
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: First Commonwealth D |
010376
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: FY 2002 Driveway Apr |
010378
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4977 105 W |
010403
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Mechanical Street Sw |
010400
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4971 Rear- |
010372
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 149-01 Bl |
010381
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 2001 Asphalt Utility |
IX
Agenda Items for Separate Action
000387
Director of Public Works, Stan Rickard commented that "U Turns" can be safely allowed |
and will be spread out more safely rather than concentrated in certain areas. |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Koenig, that this matter be |
passed on first reading. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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Enactment No: Ordinance 4976 Remov |
DuPage Theater Murals
Assistant Village Manager Edwards explained that the intent of the murals is to create |
an opportunity for unique individual expression as well as to beautify the Theater. |
Trustee Sebby commented that the murals are a good idea and will showcase art in a |
tasteful manner. |
Trustee Koenig commented that there is a cross and a mention of Jesus in one of the |
murals and feels this may offend some. She reminded them about separation of Church |
and State. |
When the issue was referred to Attorney Bayer, he commented that he needs to look at |
the nature of the groups who were invited to participate and if the opportunity was |
opened to all groups, what the assignment was that was given and if the same topic was |
given to all of the groups. Mr. Bayer said he would feel uncomfortable until that is |
investigated or if it appeared that we would be promoting one religion over another. |
Trustee DeStephano announced that as an advocate for the Theater she will support all |
of the murals, including the mural from St. John's Lutheran School and if any conflict |
arises, she will support removing the mural at that time. |
Trustee Soderstrom feels this is a showcase for all the schools in Lombard. |
Trustee Tross spoke of the separation between church and state when a cross was |
taken off of the vehicle stickers. |
Trustee Lichter made a motion to table the matter to the June 7, 2001 Board Meeting in |
order for Attorney Bayer to review. |
010390
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Soderstrom, that the |
Village Board table this matter to the June 7, 2001 meeting. The motion carried by |
the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. |
Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
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Nay:
Trustee Richard J. Tross and Trustee Karen Koenig
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Enactment No: DuPage Theater Mural |
010391
Manager Gibson turned the matter over to Police Chief Nguyen who explained the |
increase is needed to recover the original fine. She recommends approval. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4979 Immob |
It was moved by Trustee Koenig, seconded by Trustee Tross, to increase the cost |
from $5.00 to $15.00 per ticket for each ticket issued to a vehicle before the |
immobilization device (boot) has been removed. The motion carried by the |
following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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*D. Agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois Regarding |
Health Insurance (Moved to VIII-W) |
*E. 2001 Asphalt Utility Cuts Program (Moved to VIII-X)
010388
Manager Gibson called upon Fire Chief Robson to give a staff report . She reviewed the |
bids which included an Excellence Ambulance for $112.200.77, less trade-in and |
Midwest Emergency for the cost of $104,185.00, less trade-in. Both bids received were |
above the estimated purchase price . The Fire Chief's recommendation was to award |
the contract to Midwest Emergency Vehicle Sales, and sell the old unit out right rather |
than trade it in to offset the higher purchase price. |
Enactment No: One 2001 ALS Ambulan |
It was moved by Trustee DeStephano, seconded by Trustee Soderstrom, that the |
Village Board approve the award of a contract to Midwest Emergency Vehicle |
Sales and not to trade in the old unit but to sell it outright. The motion carried by |
the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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010380
Manager Gibson requested a staff report from Finance Director Cannon and Village |
Attorney Brown who also recommended approval. |
Enactment No: Tella Tool & Mgf. Co |
It was moved by Trustee Koenig, seconded by Trustee Sebby, to approve the |
request that American National Bank & Trust Company act as Successor Trustee |
to replace LaSalle National Bank. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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010364
Student Trustee Glennon read a statement written by Trustee Soderstrom which stated |
that he had removed this item from the consent agenda not to speak in opposition but |
support financial impact of relocation of sanitary sewer system for homes in area and |
who will responsible for cost. Trustee Lichter stated there is no policy in effect for this |
cost. |
Enactment No: Resolution 150-01 SA |
Director of Public Works, Stan Rickard, stated the purpose of the contract amendment is |
to set policy in regard to this matter can be referred to pw committee. |
Trustee Soderstrom asked that the two motions be completely separate. |
It was moved by Trustee Soderstrom, seconded by Trustee Tross, to set policy in |
regard to the cost of installation of the relocation of rear yard sewers. The motion |
carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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It was moved by Trustee Soderstrom, seconded by Trustee Sebby, to amend the |
existing contract with ERA of Wheaton to provide surveying and design services |
related to the relocation of rear yard sewers within the SA 217 project area. The |
motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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010418
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Soderstrom, to authorize a |
temporary Special Event for the K-Mart clearance sale. The motion carried by the |
following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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Enactment No: Temporary Special Ev |
DuPage Theater Murals
It was moved by Trustee DeStephano, seconded by Trustee Tross, that the |
Village Board reconsider the murals to examine the exact directions given to the |
Ad-Hoc Committee and any requirement imposed for approval by the Board. The |
motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
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Nay:
Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey
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A motion was made by Trustee DeStephano, seconded by Trustee Tross to approve all |
of the murals subject to legal review. Both Trustee Soderstrom and Attorney Bayer said |
that they were uncomfortable with the motion. Attorney Bayer said he questioned it's |
legality. |
Trustee DeStephano said that she had not intended to make things difficult but that she |
wanted to move forward with the murals because students will soon be out of school. |
Laura Fitzpatick spoke saying that school ends June 7 and the students could continue |
with the murals but that school closing may impact installation. |
Trustee Sebby said that he is concerned with the change in the discussion being so |
rapid. |
Trustee DeStephano said she brought the subject up again because of the schools |
closing. She said that she wants to be fair and proceed in a low-risk manner. She |
agreed to withdraw her motion to approve the murals at this time. Trustee Tross |
withdrew his second. |
It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Florey, that this matter be |
tabled to the June 7, 2001 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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X
Agenda Items for Discussion
010405
A presentation was made by Student Community Director Amy Soehren regarding the |
Census 2000. She went over demographics and results of the census. The result of the |
2000 Census was a population of 42,322. Staff will provide updates as data becomes |
available. He stated there was an increase of 2,914 people, a 7.4% increase. Also |
discussed were the increases in neighboring communities such as Addison, Glen Ellyn, |
Elmhurst, Villa Park, and Wheaton, The change in DuPage County on the whole was |
also discussed. The growth was attributed to annexation of previously unincorporated |
areas and the development of previously undeveloped lots. The estimated population of |
the year 2004 was 44,421 people. |
Enactment No: Census 2000 - Illino |
President Hwang asked for comments on population and the opinions of the students. |
Student Trustee Robins commented on the involvement of students in light of the |
population growth at the Glenbard East. Student Trustee Glennon commented on the |
sports programs and would like to see additional intra mural sports. |
Student Trustee Lichter concurred. |
Student President Hwang told students in the audience they may comment. |
Student Trustee Glennon commented that she hears the girls' teams will increase. |
Student Trustee Lichter stated a survey was done of the students involved in |
interscholastic sports and there was a money issue. |
Student President Hwang stated additional sports teams needed to be approved due to |
the money issue and must be recommended by a teacher. |
Student Trustee Robins commented some clubs could showcase their performance in |
order to show students what is involved in their organizations for additional participation |
by students. |
Student President Hwang concurred. |
Student Trustee O'Connell also concurred. She believes many students do not know |
what is going on in some of the clubs. |
Student Trustee Robins stated overcrowding is a definite problem in sports and clubs. |
Student Fire Chief Robson felt some of the clubs could have talks in second period to |
inform students of the functions of clubs. |
Student Trustee Robins suggested some solutions might be career day and intra |
murals. |
Student Trustee Evans spoke of competition being a positive influence that will carry |
over into the work force. |
Student Trustee O'Connell felt that adding intramural sports would create a problem in |
regard to practice times. |
Student Trustee Glennon commented on the band and drama club being open to |
students. |
President Mueller thanked the students and commended them on a job well done.
XI
Executive Session
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Soderstrom, that the |
regular meeting of President and Board of Trustees of May 17, 2001 recess to |
Executive Session at 9:34 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the Acquisition of |
Real Property. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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Reconvene
The recessed Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of May 3, 2001 |
was called to order by President William J. Mueller at 10:25 p.m. |
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Suzan Kramer the following were present: President |
Mueller, Trustees DeStephano, Tross, Koenig, Sebby, Florey and Soderstrom. |
It was moved by Trustee Soderstrom, seconded by Trustee DeStephano. The |
motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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XII
Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Soderstrom, seconded by Trustee Florey, that the |
regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of May 17, 2001 be adjourned at 10:26 |
p.m.. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Rick Soderstrom |
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