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Thursday, August 9, 2007

7:30 PM

Village of Lombard

Village Hall

255 East Wilson Ave.

Lombard, IL 60148

villageoflombard.org

Village Hall Board Room

Village Board of Trustees

Village President: William J. Mueller

Village Clerk: Brigitte O'Brien

Trustees: Greg Gron, District One, Richard J.Tross, District Two,

Jack O'Brien, District Three, Dana Moreau, District Four, Laura Fitzpatrick, District

Five and Rick Soderstrom, District Six

Meeting Minutes

Village Board of Trustees

Meeting Minutes

August 9, 2007

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

The Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of Thursday, August 9,

2007 was called to order by President William J. Mueller at 7:31 P.M. The Pledge of

Allegiance was led by Village Clerk Brigitte O'Brien.

Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Village Clerk Brigitte O'Brien, Trustee Greg

Gron, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Jack O'Brien, Trustee Dana Moreau

and Trustee Laura Fitzpatrick

Present:

Trustee Rick Soderstrom

Absent:

Roll Call

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Public Hearings

None

Public Participation

Presentation - Clean Air Counts Bronze Award

President Mueller said that our through our Environmental Concerns Committee, the

Village of Lombard is joining other communities as clean air communities He said that

the Village received a Bronze Level Clean Air Award and is one of only 40 communities

in the Chicago Area to receive this award. He said that it is being publicized on TV 6, in

the Lombard Pride and in the Press. He announced that the Village has switched to

L.E.D. traffic lights and is purchasing a hybrid vehicle. He thanked the Committee, the

U.S. Mayors' Conference and the EPA. He said that the award would be on display in

the Village Hall.

Public Participation

Peter Dragrizikos, 2 Elm Glen Ellyn, spoke regarding the petition for 330 E. North

Avenue. He said that they are planning on opening a day spa where they will do nails,

pedicures facial massage and body wraps. He said that they have been in the business

for 12 years including locations in Mount Prospect, Buffalo Grove and in Schaumburg.

He said that he wanted to request permission from the Board. President Mueller said

the the matter was on the Consent aganda for approval.

Mark Horowitz 515 S. Lodge Lane, said that he purchased a newly constructed home 2

years ago, he expressed concerns with the Taste of Lombard as he lives a few doors

down from the park. He feels that the Taste is an embarrassment to Lombard. He said

that Lombard has great restaurants and yet the Taste has carnival foods. He said that

there were only 3 Lombard restaurants represented. he said that people don't want

carnival food and that we should show off what we have here and get those vendors into

the Taste. He said that he would be willing to volunteer. Mr. Horowitz also said that he

moved here with two small children and had heard that the pool will not be a pool next

year, he said it would be a shame for parents have to go to another town. He said the if

the pool needs restoration people would pay more to have it happen.

Mr. Horowitz then commented that on Meyers Road, why would the speed be 30 miles

per hour there whereas,on Main Street ,there are three different speeds. He saw no

reason to have that speed limit there. He went on to say that on Lodge, a main street

that crosses the Prairie Path, there is only one street light from Madison to Washington

and it is very dark.

President Mueller explained that we are separate from the Park District and Library and

they have their own Boards. He advised that the pool is over its 50 years life

expectancy, the Park Board has to make some decisions. He explained that there is a

problem with the liner. Regarding Meyers and Lodge he explained that the Police

Department does not put up speed limit signs to write tickets, he said that Mr. Horowitz

was saying that the speed is too slow on Meyers Road but on Lodge people are

speeding. He said that the Transportation and Safety Committee and the Police

Department examine these issues. He said that the main concern is the safety of our

residents and the speed zones are not a money making proposition. In reference to the

resident's concerns with the Taste, he said that to run a restaurant and do a Taste, they

would be welcome to come, but they would have to get extra people and equipment out

there. Trustee Tross said that the Jaycees would welcome his help and wants to

contact him regarding the Taste. Trustee Fitzpatrick asked when lighting would be

looked at. Director of Public Works, Wes Anderson said that as far as residential

streets, there is no program, but we are looking at how residents can request a Special

Service Area if the residents want to pay for the lighting project.

Proclamation - Fred Kwapisz Retirement

Clerk Brigitte O'Brien read the Proclamation in honor of Fred Kwapisz' retirement. The

Proclamation was presented to Firefighter Kwapisz By President Mueller. He wished

Firefighter Kwapisz well in his retirement and said that he will be missed. Chief

Seagraves said that his last day in August 15, and a coffe will be held at Station One at

10:00 A.M. that day. Firefighter Kwapisz thanked his wife, Sue and his son who is in

Iraq, he thanked the guys and the Village of Lombard.

Approval of Minutes

It was moved by Trustee O'Brien, seconded by Trustee Moreau, to approve the

minutes of the Regular Meeting - May 17, 2007, the Regular Meeting - June 7, 2007

and the Regular Meeting - June 21, 2007 The motion carried by the following

vote:

Aye:

Gron, Tross, O'Brien, Moreau and Fitzpatrick

5 -

Absent:

Soderstrom

1 -

Committee Reports

Community Relations Committee - Trustee Laura Fitzpatrick, Chairperson

Trustee Laura Fitzpatrick reported that the Committee had not met but she said that she

had witnessed a random act of kindeness on on July 20th. Ted Gidella was tending to

Zinnias along the Prairie Path that he had planted along a 20 foot stretch she said it is

nice to see people thinking of ways to make life better in Lombard.

Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Dana Moreau,

Chairperson

Trustee Dana Moreau said that July 10 they had no quorum, but they discussed grants

for businesses and the business award luncheon. The next meeting will be held on the

first Moday of September at 7:00 P.M.

Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Greg Gron, Chairperson

Trustee Greg Gron stated that coming up on September 15th is the Recycling

Exravaganza, he said that there will be a flyer coming out shortly explaining the

program, which has some new items and some changes. For example, we will no

longer accept treated or painted wood, and the first 100 participants in the gas can

exchange will recieve an environmentally friendly gas can. We will dispose of remnants

in their old cans. He explained that this year there will be an express lane for drop off of

hand held items. He said that they are looking for volunteers, it is a fun day and we get

to clean up the earth. He announced that an Emerald Ash Borer was found in Glendale

Heights, not in Lombard so far, but we have more than 3,000 Ash trees in the Village

and he asked residents to examine their trees. He added that the Public Works

Department can help diagnose the problem. He said that if the thousands of trees all go

bad, it could cost the Village over $1 Million. He added that taking wood out of this area

is prohibited. President Mueller said that there will also be Pizza at the Extravaganza for

lunch.

Finance Committee - Trustee Rick Soderstrom, Chairperson

In Trustee Rick Soderstrom's absence, Assistant Finance Director, Tim Sexton related

that the Committee had not met. The next meeting will be on August 24, 2007 at 3:00

P.M.

Public Works Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, Chairperson

Trustee Richard J. Tross reported that they had a special meeting on July 31 and have

several items on this agenda such as Special Assesment 219 and the Final balancing

change order for the South Broadway project. He said that at their next meeting they

will see recommendations for changes to Village ordinances to assist residents with

infestation such as the Emerald Ash Borer and Janpnese Beetles, any infestation of

publc or private trees. He reported that a Commercial Property had requested to qualify

for the back yard drainage program to address the issue of standing water over 2 days

and on more than 3 properties. We have asked staff and the Public Works Committee,

Community Developement and the Economic and Community Development Committee

to look at ways to address this issue. He also asked the Board for some assistance for

this business, and hoped that in the future we offer this property owner some asistance.

He said that the next meeting will be held on September the 8th at 7:00 P.M.

Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee Jack O'Brien, Chairperson

Trustee Jack O'Brien said that there was no meeting due to a lack of quorum but they

discussed the comprehensive parking study and reviewed downtown parking

ordinances and problems with sidewalks. The next meeting will be in the first week of

September.

Board of Local Improvements - Trustee Richard J. Tross, President

Trustee Richard J. Tross reported that two items for Special Assessment 219 had been

approved; final payout for water and sewer for Ahrens and School in the amount of

$55,914.49, the final punch list has been approved and there is a one-year option for

everyone to connect . He also said that there was a $12,000 payout approved for

Special Assessment 217 Sunset, Marcus and Parker. A formal public hearing will be

held on November 10, 2007. He announced that the next meeting will be held on

September 10, 2007.

Community Promotion & Tourism - President William J. Mueller, Chairperson

President William J. Mueller reported that there had been no meeting so he had no

report.

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Village Manager/Village Board Comments

Trustee Gron commented regarding the Farmers Market saying it is doing quite well

people are utilizing it and he reminded residents that it is fresh produce. Trustee

Moreau ageed and offered kudos to Beth Gellman Tami Urish.

She also announced that Egg Harbor is only serving cage free eggs now and asked

that everyone support them.

President Mueller thanked the public and employees who, during the last blood drive,

donated 169 pints of blood. He said that there will be another blood drive on

Wednesday, September 12th. He said donors and voluteers should contact Carol

Bauer. He encouraged the public to support Lombard Fire Department's Firefighter

Mike Heimbecker who is coordinating this year's "Fill the Boot" campaign. He said that

the next two Fridays Department personnel will be at Main and St. Charles and Highland

and 22nd to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy.

Trustee Tross thanked the Jaycees and everyone for the Taste of Lombard and the

German Fest, he said both were fantastic and reminded the public that we still have

Cruise Nights going, with American English next Saturday. President Mueller said that

there are only three more Cruise Nights. He announced that Lombard Town Center will

host two more in September. President Mueller also thanked the Bingo crew from the

Taste of Lombard.

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Consent Agenda

Payroll/Accounts Payable

Approval of Village Payroll

For the period ending June 9, 2007 in the amount of $879,932.61.