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Thursday, June 17, 1999

7:30 PM

Village of Lombard

Village Hall

255 East Wilson Ave.

Lombard, IL 60148

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Board Room - Village Hall

Village Board of Trustees

Meeting Minutes

Village Board of Trustees

Meeting Minutes

June 17, 1999

REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 17, 1999 - 7:30 P.M.

Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, Trustee

Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr., Trustee

Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Steven Sebby

Present:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

Absent:

BOARD ROOM

Broadcast on Cable TV Channel 6

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

The Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lombard

held on Thursday, June 17, 1999 in the Board Room of the Village Hall was called to

order by President William J. Mueller at 7:34 P.M.

Roll Call

Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, the following were:

Present: President Mueller, Trustees Tross, Schaffer, Sebby, Florey and Kufrin

Absent: Trustee Borgatell

Quorum Present

President Mueller announced that Trustee Borgatell was unable to attend tonight's

meeting due to his attendance at an American Legion Youth event.

Appointed Officials Present:

Village Manager William T. Lichter

Administrative Assistant Ellen Balsamo

Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer

Village Attorney Janet Petsche

Fire Chief Ed Seagraves

Chief of Police Leon Kutzke

Finance Director Leonard J. Flood

Director of Community Development David Hulseberg

Director of Public Works Stan Rickard

Assistant Director of Public Works John Burg

Village Engineer David Dratnol

Deputy Clerk Barbara Johnson

III

Public Hearings

990116

requesting a variation to provide relief from Chapter 151: "Flood Control" of the

Lombard Code of Ordinances, Subsection 151.55 "Retention/Detention Basins."

(DISTRICT #1)

President Mueller introduced Attorney Bayer to conduct the Public Hearing. Bayer

convened the Hearing at 7:39 P.M. He explained the petition request and asked that

anyone having comment or questions with regard to the request step forward. There

being no comment the Public Hearing was closed at 7:40 P.M.

Enactment No: 401 S. Main Street

990320

President Mueller announced that this petition was withdrawn.

Enactment No: 502 North Main Stree

Public Participation

990301

Chief Kutzke introduced Brian and Paula Murphy who were seen by a CSO rescuing a

man from the railroad tracks. The CSO had been dispatched to the scene, but could not

get to the man because there was a moving train on a track between the CSO and the

victim. Mr. & Mrs. Murphy carried the victim from the tracks to safety. President Mueller

thanked and congratulated the Murphys for their efforts.

Enactment No: Good Neighbor Award

990302

President Mueller asked Chief Kutzke to present the Character Counts Awards.

The proclamation for Youth Character Awards was read by Clerk Gerhardt.

Chief Kutzke congratulated the winners and introduced Sue Belinda, Chairperson, who

announced the winners. Youth Character Awards were presented to students Kara

Glennon and Julie Syperek, Honorable Mentions were awarded to Brian DeGrenier,

Ashley Hogan and Crystal Sullivan. She announced that Alyssa Jezorio and Tonya

Sojka had also been nominated. The winners were presented an award trophy,

proclamation and Character Counts pin by President Mueller

Enactment No: Proclamation Youth C

President Mueller thanked the Lombard Junior Women's Club for their TLC Camp which

was held this week and was a great success. He announced the dates of the Taste of

Lombard and that the Fireworks will be held at dusk on the Fourth of July

Trustee Tross added highlights of the many activities planned for the festival.

President Mueller announced that the Illinois First Program would fund the widening of

North Avenue, temporary traffic signals at North Avenue and Route 53, and some help

with detention.

Steven A. Zeidler, 1475 Poplar Court, spoke as President of the Lombard Chamber of

Commerce in favor of the Big Idea concept and petition.

Edlyn Andrlik, 65 E. Washington spoke regarding the revision of the plans for the

DuPage Theater and urged passage of the Big Idea request.

Paul Bachelor, 1021 S. Norbury, spoke urging the Board to make no change to the

current ordinance on Recreational Vehicles within the Village.

Ernest Burmeister spoke regarding the proposed Recreational Vehicle changes saying

that he originally moved to the Village of Lombard because it was a place that allowed

the privilege of having RVs and urged that the Board make no change.

B.G. Johnson, 133 S. Charlotte, spoke objecting to the tower proposed by Big Idea.

She objected to the lack of input allowed from the neighbors around the site.

Approval of Minutes

It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Sebby, that the Minutes of

the Regular Board Meeting of June 3, 1999 be approved. The motion carried by

the following vote:

Aye:

Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Kenneth M.

Florey and Trustee Steven Sebby

4 -

Abstain:

Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.

1 -

Absent:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

1 -

Clerk Gerhardt explained that in correcting the minutes of the May 20, 1999 Board

Meeting as requested, the tape was reviewed and the motion was to refer the sidewalk

policy to the Public Works Committee for review and Legal opinion. She said that the

minutes will be corrected to reflect that motion.

It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Tross, that the Board

reconsider the minutes of the May 20, 1999 Regular Board Meeting. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin

Jr., Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Steven Sebby

5 -

Absent:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

1 -

It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Tross, that the minutes

of the Regular Board Meeting of May 20, 1999 be approved as corrected. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin

Jr., Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Steven Sebby

5 -

Absent:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

1 -

Committee Reports

Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Paul Kufrin,

Jr., Chairperson

Trustee Kufrin reported on the meeting with Commonwealth Edison and that the

information they conveyed was not complete. He recommended to Commonwealth

Edison that they create community committees in the various municipalities where they

serve. He reported regarding the Millennium Committee and introduced Joelyn Kott

who gave information on Celebration 2000.

Ms. Kott gave a brief overview of events planned to Celebrate the Millennium during the

year 2000 including Autumn Fest which will include a dance, car show and a family

battle of the Bands. For Memorial Day they hope to secure the Viet Nam moving wall

which will be in Naperville next week. Also for Memorial Day there will be events in the

sunken gardens and plaques awarded in honor of Lombard Veterans. There is a

parade planned to commemorate Independence Day.

Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Kenneth M. Florey,

Chairperson

Trustee Florey announouced that there are two items recommended on tonight's

agenda for Westlake Middle School and for Pleasant Lane School.

The committee will meet on June 22, 1999.

Finance Committee - Trustee David N. Schaffer, Chairperson

Trustee Schaffer said that there has been no meeting, the next meeting will be held on

June 28, 1999 at 7:30pm.

DuPage County Community Development Commission - Trustee

David N. Schaffer, Lombard Representative

Trustee Schaffer said that the Commission has not met since the last Village Board

meeting.

Legislative Review Committee - Trustee Ralph F. Borgatell,

Chairperson

No report

Public Works Committee - Trustee Steven D. Sebby, Chairperson

Trustee Sebby reported that at the meeting held June 8th, quite a few Board members

were present, the largest issue was the sidewalk policy. There was also some

discussion of change orders and upcoming projects. For the benefit of District 4

residents with concerns regarding Sunset flooding, Trustee Sebby announced that

improvements will begin in the fall of 1999.

Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross,

Chairperson

Trustee Tross highlighted the recommendations from the Committee on the agenda and

also mentioned an accident at Finley and Crescent. He said that the safety of the area

has been added to the agenda for the Transportation and Safety Committee and will

come back to the Board. He asked the Board's concurrence for funding for a study to

determine what safety improvements can be made at that location. He announced that

the Transportation and Safety Committee will meet as called in July and August.

Community Promotion & Tourism Committee - Trustee Richard J.

Tross, Chairperson

Trustee Tross mentioned Cruise Nights which have had a favorable response. He asked

that applications for grants be submitted to the Committee earlier.

President Mueller invited all to attend Cruise Nights and spend some time seeing the

cars and visiting the restaurants in Downtown Lombard. They commented on the

opening of AmeriSuites which had been quite successful. The second night they were

open they were completely sold out. He encouraged all to visit and see the new facility.

DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross,

Lombard Representative

Trustee Tross indicated that the Bureau elected officers today and are moving along on

the PGA Open and the "Bring Your Meeting Home" programs. Trustee Kufrin mentioned

that he had attended the luncheon and learned that the DuPage Bureau is the second

largest in the State. The theme for the upcoming year will be "Think Positive."

Village Clerk/President of Board of Local Improvements - Lorraine G.

Gerhardt

Village Clerk Lorraine Gerhardt reported as President of the Board of Local

Improvements that a Special Meeting was held on the 9th of June. Several items were

approved for Special Assessment 215 totaling $126,351.05. The amount included 3

payouts for a total of $111, 406.06 and two change orders in the amount of $14,

944.99.

Clerk Gerhardt also announced that the dates for Special Assessment 213 are June

23rd when the First Resolution is scheduled to be passed, the Second Resolution and

Public Hearing will be July 14th, the Ordinance will come to the Village Board on August

19th, bids will be opened on September 8th and the contract will be awarded on

September 16, 1999.

Trustee Schaffer mentioned that some good things are happening in District 3 such as

the opening of AmeriSuites, whom he welcomed to the community. He also mentioned

the road construction on 22nd and Highland and Westmore/Meyers Road as being

inconvenient now, but it will be a great improvement when completed.

Trustee Tross requested that the item regarding appointments be amended to reflect a

term of appointment in line with the Village Ordinance and that the Ad-Hoc Community

Promotions and Tourism Committee be added with all present members re-appointed.

VII

Consent Agenda

It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., 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 Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin

Jr., Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Steven Sebby

5 -

Absent:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

1 -

990312

This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.

990313

With additional Accounts Payable under item 990318 the total amount approved is

$1,362,332.43

This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.

990278

This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Ordinance 4957 No Pa

990279

This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Ordinance 4677 Signs

990288

This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Glenn Westlake Middl

990289

This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Pleasant Lane Schoo

990286

This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Ordinance 4678 Liquo

990306

This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under

suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Ordinance 4650 Liquo

990311

This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under

suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Ordinance 4656 Sale

990222

This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Resolution 1-00 Spec

990223

This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Resolution 2-00 Spe

990283

This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Resolution 3-00 22nd

990284

R E S O L U T I O N

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER

INVOLVING AN INCREASE IN THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT OF $10,000 OR

This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Resolution 4-00 St.

990300

R E S O L U T I O N

R_______________00

This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Resolution 5-00 Char

990308

This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Resolution 6-00 CHAW

980829

This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Ordinance 4651 1141

990267

This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Ordinance 4652 Vaca

990309

This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Temporary "At Will"

990296

This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Finley Road Pond

990304

This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: 1999 Utility Cuts Pa

990318

This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Additional Accounts

990317

This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Hotel/Motel Grant A

990321

This matter was withdrawn from the agenda.

Enactment No: 502 N. Main Street

990315

extR E S O L U T I O N

R______________00

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF

PRESIDENT AND CLERK ON AN AGREEMENT

This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Resolution7-00 Olde

990319

This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under

suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Ordinance 4653 401 S

990316

This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Voice Mail Replaceme

990322

This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Taste of Lombard Shu

990330

This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: Appointments to Boar

VIII

Agenda Items for Separate Action

990144

Gregory Gron, 355 W. Eugenia, presented his experience of site lines he has checked

in the area that could be affected by the view of the Theater and believes the proposed

design by Big Idea to be too tall.

Joan DeStephano, 30 N. Lincoln, spoke regarding Big Idea saying that the proposed

plans of Big Idea are too tall.

Mary Ann Eastman, 110 S. Charlotte, agreed with the previous speakers. She indicated

that she was happy with Big Idea being in Lombard but still objects to the tower.

Larry Erven, 145 S. Charlotte, spoke saying that he thought that variances were granted

for economic hardship. He believes that Big Idea should conform with the Lombard

Codes.

President Mueller read the following statement for a resident who was unable to attend

the meeting due to a prior commitment:

Russell Zalisk, 235 E. Morningside, stated he has been a resident for 50 years and has

studied architecture. He has been to Village Hall and has looked at the initial renderings

as well as the revised ones. He stated he was impressed with both but specifically the

second proposal as it reminds him of Art Deco and the Pickwick Theater in Park Ridge.

He stated he is in favor of and approves this petition even with the height requirement.

He felt that since the request has nothing to do with safety issues aesthetic values must

be taken into consideration as well as what they are trying to accomplish for the entire

community.

Enactment No: Ordinance 4654 101-1

It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Sebby, to waive first

reading, pass on second reading under suspension of the rules. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr., Trustee Kenneth M.

Florey and Trustee Steven Sebby

4 -

Nay:

Trustee Richard J. Tross

1 -

Absent:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

1 -

990299

It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Florey, 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:

Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin

Jr. and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey

4 -

Abstain:

Trustee Steven Sebby

1 -

Absent:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

1 -

Enactment No: Ordinance 4655 State

990285

It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Tross, that the Village of

Lombard Sidewalk Policy be amended to include trip hazards except for "acts of

God and other like emergencies". The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin

Jr., Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Steven Sebby

5 -

Absent:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

1 -

Enactment No: Sidewalk Policy

Finley and Crescent

It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that the Village

Board authorize the execution of a professional services agreement for

engineering service and analysis of the intersection area of Finley and Crescent

Roads and it is recommended that if the findings of such analysis warrant the

installation of parkway barriers to protect the continued safety of pedestrians in

the area, such installation proceed with all due dispatch and waivers as

necessary for the immediacy of such construction. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Aye:

Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin

Jr., Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Steven Sebby

5 -

Absent:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

1 -

990277

Trustee Kufrin expressed his opinion that the Parking situation was a temporary

condition and that the area is typically not a congested area. He asked the Board not to

accept the recommendation and to remove the signs.

Enactment No: Deny "No Parking" on

It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that the

recommendation of the Transportation and Safety Committee be denied and the

signs on Stewart be removed. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin

Jr., Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Steven Sebby

5 -

Absent:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

1 -

990310

Trustee Florey disclosed that he had pulled the item from the consent agenda in order to

abstain from voting and not participate in discussion on this item, as his firm represents

School District 45 and The College of DuPage who are affected by this T.I.F. District.

It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that this matter

be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin

Jr. and Trustee Steven Sebby

4 -

Abstain:

Trustee Kenneth M. Florey

1 -

Absent:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

1 -

Enactment No: Resolution 8-00 St.

Agenda Items for Discussion

990297

Various Trustees made comments regarding the Recreational Vehicles issue.

Enactment No: Parking of Campers,

It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that this

matter be referred to the Environmental Concerns Committee. The motion carried

by the following vote:

Aye:

Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin

Jr., Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Steven Sebby

5 -

Absent:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

1 -

Village Manager/Village Board Comments

Manager Lichter mentioned June 28 and June 29 as possible dates for the Special

Meeting to be held regarding the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Hammerschmidt

Pond project.

Executive Session

It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that the Regular

Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lombard recess

to Executive Session at 9:40 P.M. for the purpose of discussing:

A. Collective Negotiating Matters

B. Information regarding compensation of specific employees of the Village. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin

Jr., Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Steven Sebby

5 -

Absent:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

1 -

Reconvene

The recessed regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of

Lombard held on Thursday, June 17, 1999 in the Board Room of the Village Hall was

called to order by President William J. Mueller at 11:01P.M.

Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, the following were:

Present: President Mueller, Trustees Tross, Schaffer, Sebby, Florey and Kufrin

Absent: Trustee Borgatell

Quorum Present

It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that the Village

Board authorize the agreement between Lieutenant Don Johnson and the Village

of Lombard to forgo his Commission and return to the ranks for firefighter and to

adopt the mutual covenants and considerations set forth in the agreement. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin

Jr., Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Steven Sebby

5 -

Absent:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

1 -

XII

Adjournment

It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that the Regular

Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of June 17, 1999 be adjourned at

11:02 P.M. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye:

Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin

Jr., Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Steven Sebby

5 -

Absent:

Trustee Ralph Borgatell

1 -