Village of Lombard Legistar System

Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Gerhardt, the following were Present:

President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Sebby, Florey, and Kufrin, Jr.

Absent: Trustee Schaffer

Quorum Present

Appointed Officials Present:

Administrative Assistant Ellen Balsamo

Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer

Village Attorney Simone Beutet

Director of Community Development David Hulseberg

Director of Finance Len Flood

Fire Chief Ed Seagraves

Deputy Chief of Police Van Dillenkoffer

Assistant Director of Public Works John Burg

Village Engineer David Dratnol

Deputy Village Clerk Barbara Johnson

Records Clerk Diane Mucha

Greg Yangas, 136 W. LeMoyne, a former Village of Lombard Trustee from District One,

spoke about the new sidewalks in Northwest Lombard and expressed his thanks to the

Board. He also requested the Board's help in regard to the loud pounding coming from

Olson International, at 50 W. North Avenue, which is very disturbing to the residents in

the area. He proceeded to read a statement he had prepared (attached).

Mr. Yangas stated Olson International is creating extreme noise on the third shift. Some

nights the noise feels like it's in the residents back yards. In warm weather, the sound is

magnified as Olson opens their overhead doors and skylight for ventilation. He is aware

the area is zoned for light industrial business, and feels this machinery should be in

another location. He is concerned with the adverse effect on the property value due to

this noise.

Chris Rood, 130 W. Lemoyne, a resident of Lombard for 36 years, also spoke in regard

to the noise at Olson International. He stressed his annoyance with the noise generated

by this company and shared with the Board that his family can actually feel the pounding

of the machinery which at times causes the furniture to vibrate. He has had police

officers at his home at which time the officers addressed this concern with Olson

International. He stated that there are 3 machines in particular that are making the most

noise. When the machine was brought into the factory, traffic on North Avenue had to be

closed off due to the size of the machinery. He stated this noise continues 7 days a

week. He said that many residents are extremely frustrated with the situation. He has

called 911on numerous occasions, at which time the noise stops for 10 minutes until the

police officers leave the area.

Director of Community Development, David Hulseberg, said that a letter had been sent

to Olson International asking specific details to remedy the situation. Monday he will

receive the report and follow up will be done.

Deputy Chief of Police, Van Dillenkoffer, agreed this has been going on for a long time,

Olson International does not stop the noise.

Trustee Tross questioned if the noise levels were set according to State Statutes and if

the firm has been cited.

Deputy Chief Dillenkoffer stated that we adopted EPA standards, but doesn't know if the

equipment measures correctly because of the many variations of decibel levels.

Trustee Borgatell stated the Company may not be violating a noise ordinance, but it is

an aggravating nuisance factor. He stated houses were in area before factories.

President Mueller invited residents to call Community Development if they have any

concerns of this nature and the matter will be followed up by that department.

President Mueller pointed out that the resolution provides for a report from this Ad Hoc

Committee at the Board Meeting June, 2001 with a final report in January, 2002.

Membership of the ad hoc committee will include 7 members to be chosen with the

consent & advice of the Trustees. The committee should include a chairperson & vice

chairperson, also a staff member or members to be decided by Village Manager Bill

Lichter, to assist the committee. Item F of the resolution addresses the question of

funding. There is $125,000.00 available at this time but there is some lack of

communication between Senator Pate Phillips' office regarding an additional

$125,000.00. The matter will come back to the Board if there are any changes regarding

funding for the studies.

Trustee Borgatell spoke saying he is in favor of preserving the theater, but feels

additional provisions should be added to the Resolution. He was concerned about the

committee not coming back with a report until June, 2001. He stated the residents would

like to see a progress report every 90 days to keep people informed.

President Mueller stated a monthly report will be brought forward as minutes. He has no

objection to adding an amendment to the resolution that the ad hoc committee should

submit a report every 90 days.

Trustee Borgatell suggested the development of a financial plan. He believes the

committee should be responsible for the task of actively seeking foundation, state and

federal grants, and corporate and individual donations.

Trustee Tross asked if the committee will be the petitioner for funding, as in the matter of

the Peck House, as that committee was the fund raiser.

President Mueller envisions the committee seeking grants & funds. He was told by State

people to get a request in for the available funding for the study by January in order to

get it included in the State Budget.

Trustee Kufrin stated that he considered this resolution flawed in many ways. He

agreed with Trustee Borgatell in regard to funding. He expressed his concern that the

amount of $1,000,000.00 from the TIF will be committed, and funding for additional

projects will not be available, therefore Village funding will be required to continue the

project. He feels concessions were made to satisfy a small portion of residents who

want to preserve the theater. He stated we should seek funds from other sources and

that must be part of the funding proposition. He was also concerned with the June 2001

time frame for the report. He stated that experts have already been consulted in regard

to the theater and it's costs.

President Mueller reiterated that the resolution does not call for monies from the Village

or from the TIF District.

Trustee Sebby stated he feels we need to move forward since the Board has voted to

give the DuPage Theater a chance. His concern is there are no specific milestones or

goals stated within the resolution. Some commitment or goal is needed for funding by

June, 2001 from contributions and/or donations.

Trustee Tross agrees that 90 day reports are needed and milestones should be defined.

Trustee Tross expressed the opinion that a grant writer should be used. He is

concerned that there is no option in the resolution for the possibility that this is just not

feasible. He fears the ad hoc committee will continue on and on. He wondered if there

is a time when the committee should be required to report and inform the Board that the

DuPage Theater and Shops are not feasible. He is not convinced saving the theater is

economically feasible. He wondered if resolution should be brought back to the

Committee of the Whole and then to the Board again.

President Mueller felt the resolution is clear in regard to a final report being due in

January, 2002 or earlier if it is available. He feels his resolution is simple and to the

point.

Trustee Tross questioned if the Community Development Department should take a

look at the issue.

President Mueller again stated his belief that an Ad Hoc Committee is needed, and other

Village Departments will be involved at some point in time.

Trustee Borgatell stated he has sent a letter to his constituents and the consensus from

them is to save theater but don't raise taxes.

President Mueller agreed that the resolution could be amended to clarify a report every

90 days with a final report in January, 2002.

Trustee Florey agreed with Trustee Tross that the Ad Hoc Committee should work with

other committees. The Board will still have direction over the committee and can direct

ad hoc committee to do so. Trustee Florey suggested moving forward with Trustee

Borgatell's additions.

Trustee Tross stated that he was not happy with the resolution, and fears the committee

will request an extension at some point if they have no answers.

President Mueller stated that if the final report of the Ad Hoc Committee in January,

2002, is not positive, he will say no to any extensions of time.

Trustee Borgatell asked Mr. Bayer if a sunset clause is possible.

Mr Bayer pointed out that the resolution does include one.

It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Florey, to adopt a

resolution to establish an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate and analyze the

commercial and economic feasibility and desirability of rehabilitating,

establishing, operating and maintaining the DuPage Theater and shops as an

economically viable cultural arts/commercial facility. The committee will: 1. Give

a progress report in writing to the Village Board at the first meetings of March,

June and September, 2001, 2. Seek out specific sources of revenue including

grants and private donations, 3.Give a June, 2001 progress report to include a

summary of specific monies committed and its source, and 4. Work with other

committees as necessary to carry out assigned tasks. The motion carried by the

following vote: