Thursday, June 7, 2001
8:00 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
June 7, 2001
REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 7, 2001 - 8:00 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:
BOARD ROOM
Broadcast on Cable TV Channel 6
I
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
The Regular Meeting of the President and the Board of Trustees of |
June 7, 2001 was called to order by President Mueller at 8:05 p.m., in the Board Room |
of Village Hall. |
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Village Clerk, Suzan L. Kramer. |
II
Roll Call
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk, Suzan L. Kramer, the following were Present: President |
Mueller, Trustees DeStephano, Tross, Florey, and Soderstrom. |
Absent: Trustees Koenig and Sebby |
Appointed Officials Present: |
Village Manager William Lichter |
Assistant to the Village Manager Ellen Balsamo |
Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer |
Village Attorney Janet Petsche |
Director of Community Development David Hulseberg |
Finance Director Leonard Flood |
Acting Police Chief Van Dillenkoffer |
Public Works Director Stan Rickard |
Village Engineer Dave Dratnol |
Civil Engineer Bill Heniff |
Records Clerk Diane Mucha |
III
Public Hearings
010437
President Mueller convened the Public Hearing at 8:06 p.m. and recognized Attorney |
Tom Bayer. Mr. Bayer then reviewed the purpose of the Public Hearing regarding the |
vacation of a portion of the Kramer Avenue right of way. He asked that anyone wishing |
to comment, step up to the podium. There being no one, the Public Hearing was |
adjourned at 8:08 p.m. |
Enactment No: Vacation of Kramer A |
IV
Public Participation
Donna Green, 634 N. Parker Drive, regarding removal of the VFW building and the |
purchase of the property by the village. She stated that she would like to have been |
more informed in regard to this matter as she lives across the street from the property |
and she doesn't wish to see a detention pond at that site. |
President Mueller stated that Item 9E regarding PC 01-09, Homestead Village Planned |
Development/Chinn's Crab & Chop House Restaurant, has been continued to the July |
19, 2001 meeting. |
010423
Enactment No: Proclamation - Natio |
010429
Enactment No: Proclamation - Dr. I |
010430
Enactment No: Proclamation - Lomba |
010442
Enactment No: Proclamation - Chris |
Trustee Koenig arrived at 8:12 p.m.
V
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Trustee Soderstrom, seconded by Trustee DeStephano, to |
approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of May 15, |
2001, the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of May 17, 2001 and the minutes of |
the Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 23, 2001 with the correction of the |
date of the Committee of the Whole Meeting on the Agenda. The motion carried |
by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Steven Sebby
1 -
VI
Committee Reports
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Kenneth M. |
Florey |
Trustee Florey stated that the Committee met on June 5, 2001 at which time matters |
discussed were the amortization of billboards, the creation of a special service area for |
downtown. Trustee DeStephano will research and talk to various business owners to |
garner support. Also discussed was a traffic study for the downtown area, and |
information regarding an in fill program to eliminate backyard flooding in certain areas. |
Trustee DeStephano suggested reviewing the time of the Economic and Community |
Development Committee meetings to be more accessible to residents. |
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Rick Soderstrom
Trustee Soderstrom informed the Board that the Committee met on May 29, 2001 at |
which time two educational recycling grant requests were discussed and are on the |
Consent Agenda for that evening's Board Meeting. Also discussed was the Recycling |
Extravaganza to be held on September 15, 2001. The next meeting of the Committee |
will be June 26, 2001. |
Finance Committee - Trustee Karen Koenig
Trustee Koenig reported there had not been a Committee meeting since the last Board |
Meeting. The next meeting will take place on June 19, 2001, which will include the |
discussion of a change in the purchasing policy, liability insurance fund, and vehicle |
stickers for leased vehicles. The Staff will report on the Standard and Poors Bond rating. |
DuPage County Community Development Commission - Village |
President William J. Mueller |
No report.
Legislative Review Committee - Trustee Joan DeStephano
Trustee DeStephano stated that there had not been a meeting since the last Board |
Meeting. |
Public Works Committee - Trustee Steven D. Sebby, Chairperson
As Trustee Sebby had not arrived yet, Director of Public Works, Stan Rickard reported |
that there was no committee related information. The next Public Works Committee |
meeting will be June 12, 2001. |
Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Tross reported that the Committee had not met since the last Board Meeting. |
He stated that there were several ordinances on that evening's Consent Agenda. He |
mentioned that there will be a Special Meeting of the Transportation and Safety |
Committee on Tuesday, June 12, 2001 regarding proposed Route 53 improvements. |
Community Promotion & Tourism Committee - Trustee Richard J. |
Tross, Chairperson |
Trustee Tross stated there was no report. He informed the Board of a special meeting |
on Thursday, June 14, 2001, regarding grant applications for fireworks at the Taste of |
Lombard. He thanked the Lilac Parade Committee for doing an outstanding job and |
also thanked the residents living in the Parade area for their patience and |
understanding. He then reported that the next meeting of the Committee will be June |
14, 2001. |
DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Lombard Representative |
No report.
BOLI - Village Clerk- Suzan L. Kramer
Clerk Kramer reported that the Board of Local Improvements had recommended a |
contract to RW Dunteman Company, in the amount of $1,307,538.08 for Special |
Assessment 214 A & B which was on that evening's Consent Agenda. The next meeting |
is scheduled for June 14, 2001. |
VII
Village Manager/Village Board Comments
None
VIII
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Soderstrom, seconded by Trustee Florey, 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 Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Steven Sebby
1 -
010415
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010425
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010426
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010444
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010412
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4985 344 N |
010413
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4972 34 Lo |
010414
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4973 528. |
010416
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4974 548 S |
010432
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4975 Liquo |
*L. Rates of Pay for Village Employees (Moved to IX-I)
010435
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4986 Liquo |
010436
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4987 Lomba |
010428
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resoultion 151-01 63 |
010439
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 152-01 In |
010447
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 153-01 Hu |
000387
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4976 Remov |
010378
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4977 105 W |
010379
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4978 Liquo |
010391
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4979 Immob |
010427
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 2001 Ford Taurus wag |
010434
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Dust Control (Waiver |
010332
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Educational Recyclin |
010417
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Tree & Stump Removal |
010420
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Non-Linear Editing S |
010445
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
*BB. Appointments to Various Boards, Committees & Commissions |
(Moved to IX-J) |
010450
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Special Assessment 2 |
IX
Agenda Items for Separate Action
010390
Trustee Florey gave a brief history of the mural request. He stated that he feels the |
coalition should be allowed to approve the murals. He would also like to see a time |
frame established for removal of the murals. |
Laura Fitzpatrick stated that the murals could stay up a year. |
Trustee DeStephano stated that no new designs are coming forward at this time as the |
program is closed. |
Enactment No: DuPage Theater Mural |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee DeStephano, to rescind the |
required Village Board approval of the content of murals and establish the |
removal date of murals to coincide with the disbandment of the Ad Hoc |
Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Steven Sebby
1 -
010236
The staff report was given by Senior Planner, Bill Heniff. He briefly explained the |
proposed CVS Pharmacy at Roosevelt and Meyers. He informed the Board that the |
project is in an unincorporated area, and it has received DuPage County approval. The |
property will be incorporated/annexed when contiguous to the Village of Lombard. The |
terms for water and sanitary sewer have been set. The Plan Commission has |
recommended approval. |
Trustee Soderstrom stated that he has been in contact with Mr. Hulseberg and Mr. |
Heniff and he moved to approve. |
Trustee Tross stated that he doesn't like the rear cut through and asked if the curb cut |
could be moved at a later time. |
Mr. Hulseberg stated that this would be possible after the property was incorporated. |
Enactment No: ** 18W583 Roosevelt |
It was moved by Trustee Soderstrom, seconded by Trustee Tross, to authorize |
the execution of an Annexation Agreement at 18W583 Roosevelt Road. The |
motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee |
Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen Koenig and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Steven Sebby
1 -
010440
Mr. Hulseberg stated that a small remnant of the lot will allow a three point turn |
movement of trucks. He stated that the proposal on the agenda would require an |
abandonment of the right of way. He also stated that the petitioner has agreed to |
construct 27 perpendicular parking stalls along Western Avenue. He informed the |
Board that the adjacent properties are in favor of this. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4988 Vacat |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Tross, to pass on first |
reading an Ordinance vacating a portion of the Kramer Avenue right-of-way. The |
motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Steven Sebby
1 -
010408
Director of Community Development David Hulseberg gave a brief summary of the |
storage facility, land bank parking, the detention achieved and the minimal impact on |
noise/traffic. He also informed the Board that the petitioner had withdrawn item #2 |
regarding the sign variation. |
Trustee Florey asked for clarification as to the appearance and number of building |
involved. |
Trustee Soderstrom asked about the seventeen parking spaces, with seven spaces |
provided in the front and the remainder on the sides. |
Mr. Hulseberg stated that the building is quite contained and Staff is comfortable with the |
parking arrangement. If additional parking spaces are needed, they will be put in at |
Staff's discretion and lighting will be added. He then went on to describe the entry |
procedure. |
Trustee Tross stated that there has been a long debate regarding this area, and the |
Board of Trustees has in the past supported a retail venue in the past. As Safeguard is |
not a retail establishment, he stated he will vote against this item. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4989 638 E |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Soderstrom, to approve |
the requested variations, except for the sign variation, for the property at 638 E. |
St. Charles Road as requested by staff with no waiver of first. The motion carried |
by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Karen Koenig, Trustee Kenneth M. |
Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
4 -
Nay:
Trustee Richard J. Tross
1 -
Absent:
Trustee Steven Sebby
1 -
010406
Enactment No: Homestead Village P |
It was moved by Trustee Koenig, seconded by Trustee Tross, to continue this |
matter to the Board meeting of July 19, 2001. The motion carried by the following |
vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Steven Sebby
1 -
010298
Village Manger William Lichter reminded the Board that this was included in the Capital |
Improvement Program (CIP), discussed in August, 2000. |
Director of Public Works, Stan Rickard, explained that the purpose of the grant is to |
require homeowners to prevent clear water discharge into sump pumps. Policy |
regarding these grants became effective in May, 2000. |
Trustee Tross complimented Staff on the time involved in investigating costs. He stated |
the resolution should be specific that the amount should not exceed $45,000.00. His |
concern was that repairs may be minimal, and inspections may cost more than repairs. |
Trustee Destephano commented that she supports the program because it the reduces |
costs to homeowners as the water will not have to go through Glenbard Wastewater and |
it will reduce flooding by putting the water in backyards. If the pilot program is |
successful, she feels it will be done in other neighborhoods in the Village. |
Enactment No: Clear Water Disconne |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee DeStephano, to authorize a |
contract with Home Inspections of USA not to exceed the amount of $45,000.00. |
The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Steven Sebby
1 -
010407
Senior Planner with Community Development, Bill Heniff stated that this sign variation |
would set a precedent and not be consist ant with previous direction for free standing |
signs. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4993 1117 |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Tross, to table this matter |
to the Board meeting of June 21, 2001. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen Koenig and Trustee Kenneth M. |
Florey |
3 -
Nay:
Trustee Joan DeStephano and Trustee Rick Soderstrom
2 -
Absent:
Trustee Steven Sebby
1 -
010448
Village Manager William Lichter informed the Board that this recommendation reflected |
a pay increase of 4%. There was no discussion. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4981 Rates |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Soderstrom, to waive first |
reading and pass on second reading, to approve setting the rates of pay for |
Village employees. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Karen Koenig, Trustee Kenneth M. |
Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
4 -
Nay:
Trustee Richard J. Tross
1 -
Absent:
Trustee Steven Sebby
1 -
010446
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Florey, to table this matter |
to the Board meeting of June 21, 2001. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Steven Sebby
1 -
Enactment No: Appointments to Vari |
010411
Staff comments were presented by Director of Community Development, David |
Hulseberg. Mr. Hulseberg reviewed the request and current zoning ordinance regarding |
an open deck in a front yard. He informed the Board that Staff's recommendation was to |
deny this request as there is no hardship present. |
Trustee Florey stated that he has spoken with the petitioner and reviewed the |
circumstances. He wished to move to approve the variation with a waiver of first |
reading. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4982 429 S |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee DeStephano, to waive first |
reading and pass on second reading, approval of a variation from Section 155.12 |
of the Lombard Zoning Ordinance to allow a 48 inch high open deck in a front |
yard where a 36 inch high deck would be allowed in the R2 Single Family |
Residence District. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Steven Sebby
1 -
Trustee Sebby arrived at 9:25 p.m.
010433
Acting Police Chief Dillenkoffer described the Ordinance that would grant the Chief of |
Police the authority to appoint the Deputy Chief position within the Lombard Police |
Department. He stated that he feels it is important to have people on staff that support |
the mission of Lombard. This would allow him the ability to form a strong management |
team to move the Police Department in the direction that is needed.He was not seeking |
to bring in outside personnel, but will bring in qualified people. He maintained that this |
Ordinance would allow the Chief of Police to select from a larger pool of qualified |
candidates. |
Acting Chief Dillenkoffer stated that he is very proud of his staff at the Police |
Department. He also shared with the Board that in August, 1999, state legislation was |
passed so that non-home rule municipalities may give the authority to the Police Chief to |
appoint the Deputy Chief position. He told the Board that this was passed with 58/0 |
support of the Senate, 116/0 in the House of Representatives and he also stated that |
the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge supported this ordinance. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4983 Exemp |
Brian Ferguson, 99 West Road, thinks it is a bad idea to offer the test to officers and |
then change the rules. |
Amy Frazier 143 W. Sunset, stated now is not the time to make dramatic changes in the |
structure of the Police Department. It is a time for healing, team building, and |
promoting trust where there was dissension. One of her concerns is the new Chief may |
not be up to dealing with problems. Also, she was concerned that if the current process |
is eliminated, it would cause further dissension and the promoted person would be set |
up for failure. She stated that building walls does not solve problems and those outside |
are still there and powerful. Public safety should be kept in mind. |
Roy Newton, 235 E. Wilson, Fraternal Order of Police, Local #270, was concerned that |
this measure could cause less promotions. He stated that the current testing process |
has value and develops strong management personnel there should be a progressive |
movement through the entire chain of command. He was not in favor of changing the |
current testing process. |
Trustee Tross asked Mr. Newton if this matter was brought before the Fraternal Order of |
Police (FOP). Mr. Newton responded that he has talked to almost every member of the |
FOP. Trustee Tross asked if Mr. Newton if he was speaking as an official representive |
of the FOP. |
Mr. Newton responded that he was an official representative. |
Former Trustee David Schaffer, 941 Pinebrook Drive, stated his concern regarding the |
unresolved issues that continue to exist in the Police Department. He feels that the |
ordinance will facilitate favoritism. He feels the balance of power will be upset if this sort |
of power is handed to one and only one person. He stated this ordinance would put all |
the power in the hands of the Village Manager. Mr. Schaffer stressed the fact that all |
officers are hired and fired by the Police and Fire Commission but the Acting Chief of |
Police does not live in Lombard. |
Mr. Schaffer commended President Mueller for his past views in regard to exemption of |
the Deputy Chief position. Mr. Schaffer requested the Board to retain the current system |
and not to relinquish control and allow corruption to enter into Lombard. |
Trustee Tross congratulated Acting Chief Dillenkoffer on becoming the Chief of Police. |
Trustee Tross stated that he was reminded of discussions regarding Battalion Chief with |
the Fire Department. He stated his belief that Deputy Chief should be codified as second |
in command. |
Trustee Soderstrom stated that he does not believe the Deputy Chief position should be |
exempt as there would be no checks and balances. He also stated that the timing of the |
issue is terrible and it smacks of politics. |
Trustee Florey agreed that this is a difficult issue. He expressed his belief that this is a |
tool for the Chief to do his job and that a selection process will be used. He did not |
agree that non-qualified candidates will be promoted. |
Trustee DeStephano did not believe this will correct the organization problems within the |
Police Department. She stated that she will be voting no. |
Trustee Koenig stressed that the main objective must be to stabilize the Police |
Department and try to promote some kind of stability as the current system is not |
working well and strife exists. She stated that many members of the Police Department |
are innocent bystanders in a difficult work situation. She did not wish to dismiss the |
concerns of the Police Department. She also agreed that the Chief needs to be given |
the tools to do his job. Trustee Koenig asked the members of the Police Department to |
keep an open mind on this issue. |
Trustee Sebby stated he has received numerous letters from anonymous writers on the |
Police Department. He was impressed that he did receive a letter with the signatures of |
11 police officers who felt strongly enough to voice an opinion and sign their name. |
Trustee Sebby had previously spoken with both Acting Chief Dillenkoffer and Village |
Manager Bill Lichter and realized that one of the primary concerns was the pay step |
increments. Trustee Sebby said he believes that some people are "pouring salt into |
election wounds." He commented that Lombard has had three chiefs over a twenty year |
period and some senior management have been with the Village for twenty plus years. |
He questioned some of the senior management have left their positions due to the |
dissension within the ranks of the senior management that may have caused some of |
these problems. Trustee Sebby also commented that the Police Department is a Union |
organization which makes it easy for promotion and difficult for demotion. |
He also shared that he feels that the Lombard Police Department and Fire Department |
are among the best in the state. |
Acting Chief Dillenkoffer stated that he was not suggesting that a patrol officer be made |
a Deputy Chief. Only those with the rank of sergeant and above should be considered |
for the position. He stated his belief that the exemption opens up a larger pool of |
candidates from which a selection can be made. |
Trustee Tross asked Attorney Tom Bayer when the rank of Deputy Chiefs were |
grandfathered in 1982 from testing, what impact would that have to current chiefs. |
Mr. Bayer stated that current deputy chiefs would not be subject to removal. |
Trustee Tross then asked if a decision was made at a later time to again test. |
Mr. Bayer responded that the Deputy Chief would then revert to Lieutenant, as statute |
provides for reverting. The pay would revert back to previous pay level. |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Sebby, to waive first |
reading and pass on second reading, approval of an Ordinance allowing the Chief |
of Police the authority to appoint the Deputy Chief position within the Lombard |
Police Department. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Trustee Karen Koenig, Trustee |
Steven Sebby and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
4 -
Nay:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross and Trustee Rick |
Soderstrom |
3 -
Trustee Tross asked if the ordinance will become effective immediately or would require |
a 10 day notice. Attorney Bayer stated that it would be effective immediately. |
X
Agenda Items for Discussion
010449
Mr. John Egan gave a presentation regarding the second official report of the DuPage |
Theater and Shops Ad Hoc Committee. Due to the lateness of the hour, some members |
of the committee had to leave. |
Mr. Egan stated that all items continue to be on schedule. Fund raising, restoration |
ideas, and plans are on schedule. He stated that the credit for being on schedule is due |
to a beautifully functioning committee. He feels the group is functioning well as a team. |
He stated the word used frequently by some, in regard to the theater is "gutted" He |
admits damage has been done in the theater, but it is far from being gutted. He |
addressed comments that he has heard that the theater cannot be restored. He stated |
that this is not the case. The architect has been hired and the estimated cost for the |
Theater is to be given to the Ad Hoc Committee on June 29, 2001. Shirts and pens are |
being sold as a means of fundraising. Political figures at the Federal and State levels |
have been contacted. |
Mr. Egan asked for solid support from the Village Board and wishes them to speak up |
with enthusiasm in support of the Theater. Mr. Egan wishes to raise $1,000,000.00 for |
this project. |
He shared with the Board that Fundraising will start in earnest in July. A visit to the |
Theater is planned for the League of Preservation of American Historic Theaters. A |
business consultant will be hired after interviews have been completed. |
Mr. Egan spoke of the loss of drug stores, pharmacies, shoe stores, restaurants, and |
department stores that have closed in recent years. |
Enactment No: Resolution 5-02 DuPa |
Trustee Tross asked if the finance report was prepared by the Ad Hoc Committee or |
Staff. Trustee Tross requested that clarification is made between hard and soft |
donations in future reports. He also expressed his hope that the Ad Hoc Committee will |
be at the Taste of Lombard to sell shirts and buttons to promote their cause. Trustee |
Tross stated that he believes all chances available should be given to save the Theater, |
but he will not vote to allow more time after the January, 2002 Board Meeting. In support |
of the Theater, Mr. Egan invited residents to upcoming events including August Cruise |
Nights, September Swing Dance, and a pig roast in October. |
Trustee Florey commended Mr Egan for all the time and effort involved by the |
committee and himself. Trustee Florey hoped that donations and financial support |
received might be broken down into the percentages of residents in favor of restoration. |
Trustee Florey stated the old Board had promised one million dollars TIF money, and he |
feels confident that the new board would also commit to TIF money. |
Trustee Soderstrom stated that he cannot support the use of tax dollars in this endeavor |
and will be voting present on the issue that evening. |
Trustee DeStephano assured residents that this will not affect tax dollars or resident's |
taxes. |
Trustee Koenig explained TIF funding and is in support of the committee going to |
businesses for donations. |
Trustee Sebby stated that TIF money is for the downtown redevelopment which is what |
the theater is. |
Trustee Soderstrom expressed that the one million dollars of TIF money would indeed |
be a use of tax dollars that could be used elsewhere. |
Trustee Tross wanted to clarify that there is not, at this time, one million dollars of TIF |
money available. Mr. Lichter stated that the money would be available at the end of the |
TIF in 2005. |
Attorney Bayer stated that a letter from the President stating the Board's support could |
be included when the Ad Hoc Committee goes to businesses for financing. |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee DeStephano, that the |
Village Board of Trustees adopt a resolution of commitment by the Village of |
Lombard to commit $1,000,000 in Tax Increment Financing funds to the DuPage |
Theater proposal that is approved by the Village Board. The motion carried by |
the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Joan DeStephano, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Karen |
Koenig, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
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XI
Executive Session
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Sebby, that the regular |
meeting of President and Board of Trustees of June 7, 2001 recess to Executive |
Session at 10:33 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the Acquisition of Real |
Property and Probable or Imminent Litigation. 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 June 7, 2001 |
was called to order by President William J. Mueller at 11:11 p.m. |
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Suzan Kramer the following were present: President |
Mueller, Trustees DeStephano, Tross, Koenig, Sebby, Florey, and |
XII
Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Sebby, that the regular |
meeting of the Board of Trustees of June 7, 2001 be adjourned at 11:12 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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