Village of Lombard Legistar System

Mr. Lichter commented that this was the last Board meeting for Police Chief Van

Dillenkoffer, as he is he is moving on to a position in the private sector. He thanked

Chief Dillenkoffer for his many years of service to the Village of Lombard, and stated

that he has enjoyed working with him for 17 years, as the Chief is a man of high

integrity. Mr. Lichter wished him luck.

President Mueller stated that there were two BOLI appointments on the consent agenda

to replace Lorraine Gerhardt and Laurence Barry, who have moved from the Village.

Both of these retired members were recognized by Clerk Kramer and BOLI at the last

committee meeting.

President Mueller mentioned the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference Legislative

Springfield Drive Down scheduled for April 10 & 11. He said that as Vice President and

Program Chairman, he has seen a 20% to 25% increase in the monthly business

meeting. He stated that there would only be accommodations for 144 people, and those

wishing to participate should arrange this with Carol Bauer, as it was a first come, first

served basis.

President Mueller spoke of the transit plan, and said that Pace has filed a law suit

against the RTA regarding a lonstanding disagreement between the two agencies,

relating to funding and service. He has learned from residents, that the Pace route along

Westmore Avenue to the Villa Park train station has been eliminated. He stated that

currently, the regional sales tax for transportation generates $7.2M from DuPage

County, of which the majority goes to the RTA. He said the Mayors feel that this is not

serving the residents adequately.

President Mueller mentioned that several citizen watchdog groups have commended the

Conference held by Trustee Soderstrom and the Safety and Legal Committee regarding

the transit plan.

President Mueller informed the Board that the firefighter's unions proposed legislation

last year to force promotions to be based on seniority and other factors, taking the

selection of managers away from the employer. He said the bill did not proceed last year

but has been reactivated for the 2002 legislative session. The bill was quietly moved to

third reading on January 30th and approved on January 31st by the House. The bill will

not proceed to the Senate. He stated that in discussion with other Mayors, if this bill is

passed, they may look to outsourcing these services.

President Mueller spoke of the issue of the AT&T/Comcast merger. He said he will be

meeting with staff and representatives of AT&T in the near future to discuss the

concerns of service, pricing, content, etc.

President Mueller informed the Board that Lombard has been chosen to participate in

"Cities Unite America and Thank NY Firefighters" in which Lombard will be the host to a

New York firefighter and guest, the weekend of March 1-3, 2002.

President Mueller spoke of Lombard resident and graduate of Glenbard East, Dan Tani,

an astronaut who took the Glenbard East flag into space. He will be honored on

February 19, 2002 when he returns the flag to Glenbard East. As part of the honorary

service, President Mueller asked for the Board's approval to place an honorary street

sign, at the location of Wilson and Main for a period of 30 days.

Village Manager William Lichter stated that this item was reviewed and recommended

by the Environmental Concerns Committee.

Trustee DeStephano said that this item is a concern to all residents in regard to the

West Nile Virus. Another of her concerns was the 18% rate increase in the proposal

due to the increase in scope and price increase. She spoke of the additional spraying for

the adult mosquitos, the extra testing and the trap. She said the Committee

recommended a one year contract, and she wanted to point out that Clarke

Environmental was the only provider available.

Assistant Director of Public Works, John Burg, stated that a representative from Clarke

Environmental was available to answer questions.

President Mueller stated that the Board was given an extensive presentation in the fall

regarding the west nile virus. He asked if there were other sightings of dead birds.

Mr. Burg answered that there were other dead birds found.

Mr. Burg explained that the Village was offered a 3 year contract, that would hold the

price in the second year, and the third year not to exceed a 5% increase.

Trustee DeStephano said the Committee recommended a one year contract in order to

see how effective the program would be this year.

President Mueller clarified the 3 year contract issues.

Trustee Tross said that he knows the committee goes through this with a fine tooth

comb. He suggests that the recommendations of the Committee be accepted.

Trustee Sebby asked Trustee Destephano if this was the only contractor in the area.

Trustee DeStephano said Clarke Environmental was the only provider of this kind in the

Midwest. She also stated that other options have been investigated, such as

communities using their own supplies and employees to provide this service, but found

that this was too costly.

Director of Community Development, David Hulseberg, gave a review of the

recommendation of the Plan Commission. He explained that this property is 2.06 acres

in size, is presently vacant and that the Comprehensive Plan recommends this as an

R2-residential area. He commented that there is a B-3 shopping district to the east and

single family homes to the west, North Avenue and industrial area to the north with

homes and businesses to the immediate north. He explained that the petitioner does not

propose to include day care, elementary school, or living quarters. He stated that the

petitioner is seeking a variation of the building height in regard to the steeple. He said

that the traffic study suggested no negative impact due to the hours of the Church. He

said a right in/right out was recommended along Main Street. In order to avoid cut

through traffic, a gated cul de sac could be used.

Dave Gorman, Private Development Engineer with the Village, gave a presentation

regarding stormwater issues. He said that homes in this area to the south, were greatly

affected in the heavy rains in the fall, but homes will not be affected by this project. He

said the runoff will mimic the pre-development runoff rate. There will be underground

detention in large vaults under the parking lot.

Trustee DeStephano said that she appreciates the overview and staff time of public

Works and Community Development. She asked Mr. Gorman to point out where the

surcharging manholes are on Main Street.

Village Engineer, Dave Dratnol, responded by saying that usually Main and Sunset are

the surcharging sewers.

Trustee DeStephano remarked she understands there was some blockage in the fall,

and she wanted to confirm that this project would not negatively impact residents in that

area.

Mr. Hulseberg went over various elevations in the area and the direction water takes

now and the difference that this development will make.

President Mueller clarified the issue by stating that the water would be held and

released instead of runoff.

Trustee Tross asked why underground stormwater detention would be used instead of

above ground.

Mr. Hulseberg stated that a mildly depressed parking lot would be less desirable due to

people having to wade through water.

Trustee Sebby asked Mr. Dratnol about flooding concerns and if a culvert at North

Avenue would be considered.

Mr. Dratnol said yes and that they are working with IDOT in regard to this.

Trustee Sebby stated his belief that this project would be a softening entry point into the

Village.

Mr. Gorman stated that IDOT said that the culvert under North Avenue is clogged with

sediment and they are considering culvert improvements.

Trustee DeStephano asked if the church would be built before North Avenue

recontracted and if it would it negatively impact the current system.

Mr. Hulseberg stated that the petitioner would need to provide the capacity without the

North Avenue improvements.

Trustee Tross asked about the right in/right out issue and questioned if we may be

sending too much traffic into the residential area and suggested a barrier on Main

Street.

Trustee Sebby disagreed with the barrier suggestion.

Mr. Hulseberg stated that the zoning code suggests that churches be built in residential

areas.

Trustee Tross spoke again about the gated cul de sac.

Mr. Hulseberg re-explained the issues of traffic control, but said that the gating could be

left to the discretion of the petitioner.

Trustee Tross commented that he has yet to find a church that operates one day only,

as stated in the staff report, and feels there will be more activity during the week.

The Petitioner, Joe Thomas, Secretary for the Chicago Marthoma Church, stated that

they currently have their parish in Des Plaines, and that it is primarily used for Sunday

services, which there are two on Sunday, and bible studies in the middle of week, that

do not have the full participation of its members. He stated that there are over 385

families with a total of over 1,000 members.