Thursday, October 16, 1997
7:30 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
October 16, 1997
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 16, 1997 - 7:30 P.M.
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard |
J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
Present:
Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr.
Absent:
BOARD ROOM Revised 10/15/97
Broadcast on Cable TV Channel 6
I
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lombard |
was called to order by Village President William J. Mueller at 7:30 p.m. , Thursday, |
October 16, 1997 in the Board Room of the Lombard Village Hall. |
II
Pledge of Allegiance
Village Clerk Gerhardt led by Pledge of Allegiance.
III
Roll Call
Other Elected Official Present: |
Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt |
Appointed Official Present: |
Village Manager William T. Lichter |
Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer |
Village Attorney Janet Petsche |
Fire Chief George E. Seagraves |
Police Chief Leon R. Kutzke |
Director of Finance Leonard Flood |
F\Director of Public Works Stan Rickard |
Technical Services Supervisor John Johnson |
Village Engineer Robert Lewis |
Administrative Assistant Ellen Balsamo |
Communications & Marketing Coordinator Joelyn Kott |
IV
Public Participation (15 minute time limit)
Village Clerk Gerhardt read a proclamation for Character Counts Week (the week of |
October 20, 1997) and Make A Difference Day (October 25, 1997). |
V
Approval of Minutes
None
VI
Committee Reports
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Paul Kufrin, |
Jr., Chairperson |
No report
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee David N. Schaffer, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Schaffer reported that the next meeting will be October 25th. He indicated that |
at the last meeting the committee discussed ways to cost-effectively urge public |
participation. |
Finance Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, Chairperson
Trustee Tross reported that the Finance Committee had met last night and discussed |
the tax levy. The Finance Committee has been very involved in studying our computer |
system and are of the belief that Lombard will be in the forefront of computer operations. |
Trustee Tross thanked staff for their work. The Finance Committee feels the utility tax |
should not be reviewed and is a moot question. |
Legislative Committee - Trustee Ralph F. Borgatell, Chairperson
Trustee Borgatell reported that the committee met the first Monday of the month and will |
answer any questions regarding the two items on the agenda. The next meeting is the |
first Monday of November. |
Public Works Committee - Trustee Frank M. Gatz, Sr., Chairperson
Trustee Gatz reported that the committee had met last Monday that two items from the |
Public Works Committee were on the agenda. |
Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee John M. Jaugilas, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Jaugilas reported that the committee had met on October 6 and had a |
performance hearing regarding taxi service. He reported that a senior citizen committee |
regarding taxi service may be developed. Discussed federal and state standards |
required for traffic control. Three items were on the Consent Agenda. |
Community Promotion & Tourism - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Tross reported that the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee reviewed |
at their meeting of earlier today the grant regarding the Citizens' Police Academy |
Symposium and also $2,500 for Downtown Lombard United. |
DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Representative |
Trustee Tross reported that the DuPage Convention & Visitor's Bureau had a bi-monthly |
meeting. |
DuPage County Redevelopment Committee - Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Representative |
Trustee Schaffer reported that October 21st was the deadline for submittals to the |
DuPage County Community Development Commission. |
VII
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., to pass the |
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr.
1 -
970219
This matter was approved
970224
This matter was approved
970197
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY |
TO THE VILLAGE OF LOMBARD, DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS |
(PC 97-24: 625 W. (21 W. 101) Wilson Aveune) |
(See also Ordinance No.(s)______________________________________) |
This matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules |
970198
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PURSUANT TO |
TITLE 15, CHAPTER 155, SECTION 415 OF THE |
(PC 97-23: 825 East St. Charles Road) |
This matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules |
970199
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A TEXT AMENDMENT |
TO THE LOMBARD ZONING ORDINANCE |
TITLE 15, CHAPTER 155 OF THE CODE OF LOMBARD, ILLINOIS |
This matter was passed on first reading
Enactment No: Ordinance 4387 |
970203
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER |
INVOLVING AN INCREASE IN THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT OF $10,000 OR |
MORE |
This matter was adopted
Enactment No: Resolution 45-98 |
970208
extA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE |
THIRD AMENDMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT |
This matter was adopted
Enactment No: Resolution 46-98 |
970209
This matter was adopted
Enactment No: Resolution 47-98 |
970005
This matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4377 |
970085
File number 970005 and 970085 were approved on one ordinance
This matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4377 |
970173
This matter was passed on first reading
Enactment No: Ordinance 4389 |
970011
This matter was approved
970194
This matter was passed on first reading
Enactment No: Ordinance 4384 |
970196
This matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4378 |
970202
This matter was waive first reading, pass on second reading under suspension of |
the rules |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4379 |
970210
This matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4380 |
970204
This matter was approved
970207
This matter was approved
970211
This matter was approved
T. Moved to VIII D
Legislative Review Committee - review of resident application for serving on Village |
committees. |
V. Moved to VIII B
Local Government Tort Relief - SB 843
970013
This matter was denied in concurrance with recommendation of the Plan |
Commission |
970075
This matter was denied in concurrance with recommendation of the Plan |
Commission |
Y. Moved to VIII C
Multi-stop at Grace and Central
VIII
Agenda Items for Separate Action
970206
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BUDGET ORDINANCE |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that this matter be |
waived of first reading and passed on second reading under suspension of the |
rules. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee |
Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas |
and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
6 -
Absent:
Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr.
1 -
Enactment No: Ordinance 4381 |
970234
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Jaugilas, that the |
Village Board approve a Resolution of support for the Governor's Veto rather than |
the Legislative Review Committee recommendation. The motion carried by the |
following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee John M. |
Jaugilas and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
4 -
Abstain:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell
1 -
Absent:
Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr.
1 -
Enactment No: Resolution 48-98 |
970223
970017
This issue was addressed by Trustee Kufrin urging approval of the requested multi-way |
stop sign at Grace Street and Central Avenue. |
Trustee Jaugilas reviewed the item as studied by the Transportation and Safety |
Committee. It was studied by the committee and the site was observed by Trustee |
Jaugilas and the committee members and they unanimously voted denial. He indicated |
very clear sight lines. |
Trustee Schaffer supported Trustee Kufrin's position as did Trustee Tross based on |
pedestrian traffic. |
Trustee Borgatell indicated that he could not see the need but supported the wishes of |
the citizens requesting the signage. |
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that this matter |
be passed on first reading. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
4 -
Nay:
Trustee John M. Jaugilas
1 -
Absent:
Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr.
1 -
Enactment No: Ordinance 4388 |
IX
Agenda Items for Discussion
Trustee Kufrin left the room at 9:26 p.m.
970232
Trustee Borgatell reported on the Resident Involvement Application.
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that this |
matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer and Trustee John M. Jaugilas |
4 -
Absent:
Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
2 -
A. Speeding on 20th St. west of Main St. (Moved to VII-W)
B. Request for Multi-Way Stop at Jackson and Addison (Moved to |
VII-X) |
C. Request for Multi-Way Stop at Grace St. and Central Ave. (Moved |
to VII-Y) |
970222
Village Manager Lichter reviewed the policies changed or added. |
Trustee Kufrin returned at 9:28 p.m. |
Manager Lichter mentioned (1) sidewalks; (2) cable TV programming. |
Discussion followed regarding any advertising for commercial enterprises. Manager |
Lichter continued with (3) policy on annexation and/or development; (4) policy regarding |
agendas. Various changes were suggested by Trustees. Manager Lichter will bring |
back the changed Policy Manual. |
Enactment No: Resolution 52-98 |
970205
Discussion of report ending August 31, 1997 was held. |
Trustee Tross suggested that this be included at the same time of the quarterly budget |
transfers. Staff agreed. |
Director of Finance Leonard Flood reviewed his report regarding the various funds. |
President Mueller declared a fifteen minute recess at 10:08 p.m. to set up projection |
equipment for presentation of the Internet Home Page. |
970212
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Jaugilas, that the Village |
Board authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed 10,000 for the |
purchase of software equipment and development of an Internet Homepage for |
the Village of Lombard. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr.
1 -
X
Village Trustees'/Village President's/Village Manager's Report
President Mueller commended the Fire Department for their great Open House.
XI
Executive Session
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell that the regular meeting of the President and Board |
of Trustees of the Village of Lombard held on Thursday, October 16, 1997 be recessed |
to Executive Session at 10:50 p.m. for purposes of discussion of pending litigation, |
seconded by Trustee Jaugilas. Upon roll call: |
Ayes: Schaffer, Jaugilas, Kufrin, Borgatell & Tross |
Reconvene
The recessed regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of |
Lombard was called to order by Village President William J. Mueller at 10:55 p.m. |
Thursday, October 16, 1997, in the Board Room of the Lombard Village Hall. Upon roll |
call by Village Clerk Gerhardt, the following were: |
Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Jaugilas and Kufrin |
XII
Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer that the regular meeting of the President and Board of |
Trustees of the Village of Lombard held on Thursday, October 16, 1997 in the Board |
Room of the Lombard Village Hall, be adjourned at 10:56 p.m. Upon roll call: |
Ayes: Schaffer, Jaugilas, Kufrin, Borgatell & Tross |