Thursday, June 1, 2006
7:30 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board
Meeting Minutes
Village Board
Meeting Minutes
June 1, 2006
I
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
President Pro Tem Tross called to order the Regular Meeting of June 1, 2006 at 7:30 |
p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Village Clerk Brigitte O'Brien. |
II
Roll Call
Trustee Greg Gron, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee John O'Brien, Trustee |
Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Rick Soderstrom and Village |
Clerk Brigitte O'Brien |
Present:
Village President Willliam J. Mueller
Absent:
Appointed Officials present: |
Village Manager William T. Lichter |
Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer |
Assistant Village Attorney George Wagner |
Assistant Finance Director Tim sexton |
Director of Community Development David Hulseberg |
Director of Public Works Wes Anderson |
Records Clerk Diane Jantelezio |
III
Public Hearings
None
IV
Public Participation
Karen Ness, 219 W. Ash, felt that St. Johns has had enough time to get the project |
underway and the permits should expire |
Tammy Urish, 216 W. Maple, spoke about the St. Johns project and was concerned |
about the cost as well as the possibility that they would ask for financial relief. |
Joe Barrier, a representative for the CVS at 350 E. North Avenue, explained that CVS |
wished to remove the free standing pylon sign and replace it with an electronic message |
board, which would not flash, scroll, blink or rotate. He said only full messages would be |
displayed, with text only and no graphics. He said the sign would not have an adverse |
effect on the community and it would not be a safety risk. |
Trustee Tross asked if this was the same information that was given to the Plan |
Commission. |
Mr. Barrier responded that it was the same information. |
060287
Swearing-in Ceremony - Firefighters Timothy Hillesheim and Jeffrey Abruzino |
Fire Chief Seagraves introduced Jeff Abruzino, who attended Northern Illinois University |
and studied pre-law but discovered a keen interest in archaeology. After graduate |
school, Jeff began working in the field of Social Services and went back to school to |
obtain his state certification for drug and alcohol counseling. While a counselor, Jeff |
tested for a handful of fire departments, and was hired by the Village of Lombard in |
February, 2006. |
Fire Chief Seagraves then introduced Timothy Hillesheim, who graduated from Northern |
Illinois University with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, received his |
EMT-B license from the College of DuPage and his Firefighter II Certification from the |
Osewgo Fire Academy. |
Village Clerk O'Brien performed the Swearing-In Ceremony of two new Firefighters, |
Timothy Hillesheim and Jeffrey Abruzino. |
Hillesheim introduced his family, parents and his girlfriend. |
Abruzino introduced his girlfriend. |
060288
Presentation - Fire Department Recognition |
The Lombard Fire Department was recognized for winning first place in the Weber Grill |
Cook Off on May 19, 2006. Those members of the Department who competed were |
Battalion Chief Mike Torrence, Lieutenant James Strue and Firefighter/Paramedics Mike |
DiRienzo and Tony Sally. |
Battalion Chief Mike Torrence explained that last year the Lombard group came in first |
place in the Lombard cook off and second place in the Chicago cook off. He commented |
that one of the firefighters on the Deerfield team had been a chef for seven years. He |
indicated that appearance and texture, account for five points each and taste accounts |
for ten points. |
Lieutenant James Strue stated that their team had done much of the prep work |
beforehand, therefore, they were able to relax a bit more and enjoy the competition. |
060289
Proclamation - DuPage River Sweep 2006 |
A Proclamation was read by Clerk O'Brien in regard to DuPage River Sweep 2006 on |
June 3, 2006 and which proclaimed June 2006 as Rivers Month. |
060300
* Medal of Character Excellence - Tyler Frueh |
A medal of Character Excellence award was presented to Hammerschmidt fourth |
grader, Tyler Frueh by Trustee O'Brien. Tyler collected cans, crushed them and donated |
the money to charity. |
V
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Gron, to approve the |
minutes of the Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of May 4, |
2006. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Greg Gron, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee John O'Brien, |
Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick |
Soderstrom |
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VI
Committee Reports
Community Relations Committee-Trustee Jack O'Brien, Chairperson
Trustee O'Brien stated that the Committee had not met since the last Board meeting. He |
pointed out the Medal of Character Excellence award given to Tyler Frueh that evening |
was the first award of that nature given and there are two more nominations coming up. |
Trustee O'Brien said the next meeting would probably be in September. |
Economic/Community Development Committee-Trustee Rick Soderstrom, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Soderstrom reported that the Committee had not met since the last Board |
meeting. |
The next meeting would be June 6, 2006. |
Environmental Concerns Committee-Trustee Greg Gron, Chairperson
Trustee Gron informed the Board that the Committee met on May 23, 2006. In regard to |
Waste Management, residents would be receiving a letter explaining the cart system, as |
well as a list of items to be recycled. He stated that plans continue for the Recycling |
Extravaganza in September and there had been a presentation made by the Sierra |
Club, regarding global warming and alternative fuels. He asked that residents take |
appropriate action this summer regarding West Nile Virus. |
The next meeting would be June 27, 2006. |
Finance Committee-Trustee Kenneth Florey, Chairperson
Trustee Florey stated that the Committee had not met since the last Board meeting and |
the Committee would be on call as needed during the summer months. |
Public Works Committee-Trustee Richard J. Tross, Chairperson
Trustee Tross indicated that the Committee had not met since the last Board meeting. |
The next meeting would be June 13, 2006. |
Transportation & Safety Committee-Trustee Steven Sebby, Chairperson
Trustee Sebby said the Committee had not had a formal meeting since the last Board |
meeting, but on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, there was a public gathering on Ahrens at |
which time the Villages of Lombard and Villa Park were given a presentation by the |
Lifesaver Program. There were approximately 50-75 residents in attendance. There was |
also a joint meeting on May 27, 2006 that Trustee Sebby was unable to attend. Wes |
Anderson reported that at that time, there were three recommendations, to train |
teenagers as peer instructors, that the Police Department improve enforcement and Villa |
Park and the Village of Lombard, along with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC,) |
construct a pedestrian underpass. |
The next meeting would be June 5, 2006. |
Board of Local Improvements-Trustee Richard J. Tross, President
President Pro Tem Tross reported that the Committee had not met since the last Board |
meeting. |
The next meeting would be June 8, 2006. |
Community Promotion & Tourism Committee-President William J. Mueller, |
Chairperson |
There was no report as the Committee had not met.
VII
Village Manager/Village Board Comments
Trustee Sebby spoke about the Memorial Day service on May 29, 2006 and commented |
that it was a very good program. |
Trustee Tross thanked the members of the American Legion, the VFW, Vietnam Now |
and MIA who participated, as well as the chorals and speakers. |
VIII
Consent Agenda
060279
A. Approval of Village Payroll |
Approval of the Village Payroll for the period ending May 13, 2006 in the amount of |
$741,807.36. |
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
060280
B. Approval of Accounts Payable |
Approval of the Accounts Payable for the period ending May 19, 2006 in the amount of |
$161,174.56. |
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
060292
C. Approval of Accounts Payable |
Approval of the Accounts Payable for the period ending May 26, 2006 in the amount of |
$777,425.08. |
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
060239
D. PC 06-16: 350 E. North Avenue |
Requests that the Village take the following actions for the subject property located |
within the B4PD Corridor Commercial Planned Development District: |
1. A deviation from Section 153.210 (B)(D) of the Sign Ordinance to allow for an |
increase in the height of an electronic message board from two feet (2') to 3.65 feet with |
a display screen greater than eighteen (18") inches in height. |
2. A deviation from Section 153.210 (F) of the Sign Ordinance to allow for an electronic |
message board that is less than twelve (12') feet above grade. (DISTRICT #4) |
This Matter was denied in concurrance with recommendation of the Plan |
Commission on the Consent Agenda. |
060282
E. Ordinance Amending Village Code - Osco Drug (Waiver of First Reading) |
Ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 112, Section 112.13 of the Lombard Village Code |
reflecting a change in Class "G" liquor licenses by assigning a liquor license to Osco |
Drug, 1177 S. Main Street. Waiver of first is requested due to time constraints. |
(DISTRICT #6) |
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
060283
R. Ordinance Amending Village Code - E J Riley's (Ordinance on Second |
Reading) |
Ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 112, Section 112.13 of the Lombard Village Code |
reflecting a change in Class "A/B II" liquor licenses due to the closure of E J Rileys, 201 |
E. Roosevelt Road. (DISTRICT #2) |
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
060284
G. Ordinance Amending Village Code - The Grove Restaurant (Waiver of First |
Requested) |
Ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 112, Section 112.13 of the Lombard Village Code |
reflecting a change in Class "A/B I" liquor licenses due to the sale of assets of The |
Grove Restaurant, 2 W. St. Charles Road. Waiver of first is requested due to time |
constraints. (DISTRICT #1) |
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
060294
H. Surplus Village Property - Computer Equipment (Waiver of First Requested) |
Ordinance declaring municipally-owned personal property (computer equipment) as |
surplus and authorizing its sale/disposal. Staff is requesting a waiver of first reading. |
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
060298
I. PC 05-06: 210, 214, 215, 224 and 228 S. Lincoln Street & 205 W. Maple St. (St. |
John's Evangelical Lutheran Church & School) (Waiver of First Requested) |
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5665 and granting a time extension to the |
conditional use. The petitioner is requesting a waiver of first reading. (DISTRICT #1) |
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
060271
J. Highland Avenue at Eastgate Road Traffic Signal Installation Resident |
Engineering (Resolution) |
Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Smith Engineering |
Consultants, Inc. reflecting an increase of $1,676.33 for resident engineering services |
related to the Highland Avenue at Eastgate Road Traffic Signal Installation project. |
(DISTRICT #3) |
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
060285
K. DuPage County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution) |
Resolution appointing David Hulseberg and David Gorman as Village liasions for |
participation in the DuPage County Hazard Mitigation planning effort. |
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
060286
L. Annual Geotechnical Engineering/Construction Material Testing Service |
Contract (Resolution) |
Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Testing Services |
Corporation in the amount of $200,000, allowing a one-year renewal of the contract to |
perform geotechnical engineering and construction testing services. |
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
060128
M. PC 06-09: Text Amendment to the Lombard Zoning Ordinance - B5 Parking |
Provisions (Ordinance on Second Reading) |
The Village of Lombard is proposing amendments to Sections 155.602 (A)(2), (3) and |
(4) modifying the off-street and off-site parking requirements within the B5 Central |
Business District. |
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
060184
N. PC 06-15: 355 South Westmore-Meyers Road (Ordinance on Second Reading) |
Ordinance approving a map amendment rezoning the subject property from the R2 |
Single Family Residential District to the R3 Attached Single Family Residential District. |
(DISTRICT #5) |
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
060187
O. PC 06-12: Text Amendment to the Lombard Zoning Ordinance Repair/ Service |
Activities (Ordinance on Second Reading) |
The Village of Lombard is proposing amendments to Section 155.602 (A)(1)(i) of the |
Zoning Ordinance amending and/or moving the repair and service provisions set forth |
within this subsection from the Zoning Ordinance to Nuisance Section (Section 94.05) of |
the Code of Ordinances. |
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
060252
P. Amendment to Title 9, Chapter 94 of the Lombard Village Code - Commercial |
Vehicle Parking on Residential Lots (Ordinance on Second Reading) |
Ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 94 of the Lombard Village Code with regard to |
Nuisance Regulations (Commercial Vehicles on Residential Property). |
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
060186
Q. PC 06-13: 201, 205 and 211 E. Roosevelt Road; 1200 South Highland Av.; and |
112-116 & 120-124 E. 13th Street (Southwest Corner of Roosevelt & Highland) |
(Two Ordinances on Second Reading) |
Requests that the Village take the following actions on the subject property: |
A. Approve a second amendment to an annexation agreement; (2/3 of Corporate |
Authorities Vote Required) |
B. Approve a second major plat of resubdivision. |
C. Pursuant to Section 155.504(A) of the Zoning Ordinance, approve a major change to |
the approved planned development with site plan approval (Ordinance 5560), to allow |
for an alternate commercial development plan, consisting of the following elements: |
1. For Lot 1 of the proposed resubdivision, approve the following: |
a. A conditional use pursuant to Section 155.414 (C)(18) of the Zoning Ordinance |
for an outdoor dining/service establishment; |
b. A deviation from Section 155.706 (C) and 155.709 (B) of the Zoning Ordinance |
reducing the required perimeter parking lot landscaping from five feet (5') to zero feet |
(0') to provide for shared cross-access and parking; |
c. A deviation from Section 153.234(F) of the Lombard Sign Ordinance to allow for |
a free-standing sign to be located closer than seventy-five feet (75') from the center line |
of the adjacent right-of-way; and |
d. A deviation from deviation from Section 153.505 (B)(17)(b)(2) of the Sign |
Ordinance to allow for more than one wall sign for interior tenants. |
2. For Lot 2 of the proposed resubdivision, approve the following: |
a. A conditional use pursuant to Section 155.414 (C)(7) of the Zoning Ordinance for |
a drive-through facility; |
b. A variation from Sections 155.706 and 155.709 of the Zoning Ordinance to |
reduce requisite parking lot and perimeter landscaping requirements; |
c. A deviation from Section 155.706 (C) and 155.709 (B) of the Zoning Ordinance |
reducing the required perimeter parking lot landscaping from five feet (5') to zero feet |
(0') to provide for shared cross-access and parking; |
d. A deviation from Section 153.505 (B)(17)(a)(2) of the Sign Ordinance to allow for |
more than one wall sign on a street frontage; and |
e. A deviation from Section 153.211 (F) and 153.240 (F) of the Sign Ordinance to |
allow for mixed wall, window and awning signs. |
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
060290
R. Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Contract |
Award of a contract to Avalon Petroleum, the lowest responsible bid of five bidders, in |
the amount of $343,000 for the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel. Bid in compliance |
with Public Act 85-1295. |
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
060291
S. Sewer Rodding Services (Waiver of Bids) |
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Russ's All Plumbing in the |
amount of $55,000 for the Sewer Rodding Services Contract. Public Act 85-1295 does |
not apply. |
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
060297
T. Street Light Maintenance Contract (Waiver of Bids) |
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Meade Electric Company, Inc. in |
the amount of $80,000 for the Street Lighting Maintenance Contract. Bid in compliance |
with Public Act 85-1295. |
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
060296
U. 930 E. Roosevelt Road (Shell Oil Company) |
Motion authorizing the Village Manager to enter into an Agreement to reimburse costs |
with Shell Oil Company relative to a Highway Authority Agreement for the property |
located at 930 E. Roosevelt Road. (DISTRICT #6) |
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Passed The Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee O'Brien, seconded by Trustee Florey, 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 Greg Gron, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee John O'Brien, |
Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick |
Soderstrom |
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IX
Agenda Items for Separate Action
060256
A. Redevelopment Agreement - Lombard Business District No. 1 (Ordinance on |
Second Reading) |
Ordinance approving a Redevelopment Agreement between and among Yorktown |
Holdings LLC, Highland Yorktown LLC and the Village of Lombard with regard to |
Lombard Business District No. 1. (DISTRICT #3) |
It was moved by Trustee O'Brien, seconded by Trustee Sebby, that this matter be |
passed on second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Greg Gron, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee John O'Brien, |
Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick |
Soderstrom |
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060304
*B. Reconsideration of Proposal for DuPage Theatre and Adjacent Properties |
Request by Trustee Tross for reconsideration of the proposal from RSC & Associates |
and Daniel P. Coffey & Associates regarding the DuPage Theatre and adjacent |
properties. (DISTRICT #4) |
President Pro Tem Tross said that in light of two revelations that took place during last |
meeting, he felt there was enough information to merit reconsideration of the issue. |
Trustee Soderstrom said he wished to add one item to the list of topics for discussion |
with the developer and that was, the Village's contribution toward the Theatre portion of |
the project would be capped at $7.6 million plus interest, according to the existing pro |
forma given at the last presentation. |
Trustee Sebby spoke of his surprise that this motion came forward. He stated that all of |
the items on list have already been discussed over the last six years. |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Soderstrom, that this matter |
be approved, to reconsider the proposal from RSC & Associates and Daniel P. |
Coffey and Associates regarding the DuPage Theatre and adjacent properties. |
The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Greg Gron, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee John O'Brien, |
Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
5 -
Nay:
Trustee Steven Sebby
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President Pro Tem Tross had prepared a list of items for discussion with the developer |
(see attached). He asked that staff seek direct questions/answers, prepare a written |
report and individually consult with members of the Board, for future discussion. |
Trustee Sebby stated that the cap was $7.666984 million and the original number was |
$4.28 million. He said we should be looking at opportunities to reduce the costs and |
there was an increase of nearly $1.8 million in less than ten days time during the |
negotiations. He stated that the information presented at the special meeting of May 25, |
2006 was the most current and accurate information the developer had available. He |
said he had received yesterday, information regarding a similar project in Elgin with the |
same developer, which is of great concern as there have been cost escalations in a |
community that has gaming revenue as a source of funding which Lombard does not. |
He said he had gotten documentation from the City of Elgin that he spoke about. |
Trustee Tross suggested that staff check the references of past RSC and Coffey and |
Associates projects. |
Trustee Sebby read a letter he had received from a resident, Marisa Schoff, 114 E. |
Maple. The letter stated that Ms. Schoff was concerned about the poor condition of |
theatre and questioned who would pay for any overrun. She mentioned the financial |
difficulties that Elgin faces in the project in which RSC is the developer. She hoped the |
Board would stand firm in their to reject the proposal from RSC. |
Trustee Soderstrom stated that one of the items on list of questions to the developer |
should be what will happen to the "black box" theater after it is built. He said he shared |
Trustee Sebby's concerns about cost overruns, which was his reason for the addition of |
the Village's liability cap. |
Trustee O'Brien indicated that he had not had any response to the vote at the last |
Special Meeting of May 25, 2006. He stated that no one has given serious thought or |
serious money to the project except the Village. He said he doesn't mind discussion, but |
we need a fair evaluation from our staff. |
Trustee Gron said he realizes after thirty years in the construction business, that many |
projects do come in over budget and that some costs increase due to hidden problems. |
He stated that answers were needed in order to make a rational decision and that if |
something is done it needs to be right and proper. He was also concerned that other |
developers may be scared off. |
Trustee Florey indicated that this action demonstrates flexibility and shows the strengths |
of this plan. He hoped that everyone would continue in this good faith effort to make a |
plan that is better for Lombard. |
President Pro Tem Tross stated that his offer of reconsideration is due to the fact that |
Mr. Curto indicated that he would give to the Village the "black box", but the Village does |
not want to be in the theatre, arts and culture business. He said that staff does a |
wonderful job, but they can only do what they are directed to do by the Board. |
Trustee Soderstrom asked what the time frame would be for these answers to come |
before the Board, as he did not want to see this stretched into August or September. |
Mr. Lichter hoped this would come before Board before the end of June, with a possible |
Special Meeting on June 22, 2006. |
For the benefit those watching, Trustee Sebby asked Mr. Lichter to read the list of items |
for review, with the addition of the liability cap and checking references of the developer. |
Mr. Lichter read the list and assured the Trustees would be contacted if there were any |
questions. |
Trustee Gron asked if RSC had been notified of the list. |
Mr. Lichter responded that RSC had received a copy. |
President Pro Tem Tross stated that the Board has not changed their mind, but in light |
of the information presented on May 25, 2006, the proposal needs to be reconsidered. |
Trustee Sebby asked if there had been any meeting with the developer since the |
Special Meeting on May 25, 2006. |
Mr. Lichter said there had been a meeting that morning. |
Trustee Sebby asked about the developer's initial reaction. |
Mr. Lichter said the developer wanted to digest the information and another meeting |
would take place. |
President Pro Tem Tross stated that staff would report on the answers to these items for |
review. |
Trustee O'Brien stated that the developer should answer the questions and he asked if |
staff would give an evaluation or opinion. |
President Pro Tem Tross indicated that staff is the conduit to the developer. He |
mentioned the possibility of the Finance Director being asked about the financial aspect. |
Mr. Lichter indicated that during negotiations, the Village looked at the concept of the |
Village funding the construction of the Theatre at the cost of $5.8 million. The Village |
was informed that the Village would have to borrow $7 million at an interest rate of 7% |
due to the fact that there is not enough TIF increment to cover the principal amount of |
the bond issue and interest. |
Trustee Florey stated that the Board creates policies and he would like to see more than |
just condos and shops downtown, he would also like to see something unique such as |
an arts center. He did not want to put staff in the position of giving an opinion. |
Trustee Soderstrom commented that this issue has gone from an Ad Hoc Committee, |
Citizens' Committees, statutory committees and to the Board. He felt it was not |
appropriate to send this issue back to the Finance Committee. He thought it would be |
best to get the information, make a decision and move forward. |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Soderstrom, approved to |
direct staff to seek direct question/answers with a written report to the Trustees |
with individual discussion and check references of RSC. The motion carried by |
the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Greg Gron, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee John O'Brien, |
Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
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Nay:
Trustee Steven Sebby
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060303
*C. Demolition of the DuPage Theatre |
Request from Trustee Sebby that staff seek proposals for Demolition of the DuPage |
Theatre. (DISTRICT #4) |
Trustee Sebby commented that he found it ironic that at the time that he requested this |
item be put on the agenda, that reconsideration of the DuPage Theatre had been placed |
on the agenda. He pointed out that exactly one year ago, this same Board voted to |
direct staff to gather bids for demolition of the Theatre. He suggested that staff |
determine the current cost of demolition, as current estimates could run from $160,000 |
to $340,000 and it would be beneficial for the Board to have that information. He |
recommended that RFP's be solicited with the clear understanding that information be |
held until the pending litigation is resolved. |
Trustee Soderstrom mentioned that he had asked Mr. Bayer on May 25, 2006, what |
would be the best direction to take to be relieved of the lawsuit that the Village is |
currently facing. He understood from Mr. Bayer that the crux of matter of the lawsuit |
from the Historical Society is to have the option for a six month review. He said the only |
way to establish a date is to go out for a demolition bid, then the Historical Commission |
has to say they want the six months or they don't. The best way to have the lawsuits go |
away is to start the clock. If the Board reconsiders and finds out it is a good thing to do, |
the DuPage can be rebuilt, if the find it is not a good idea, it can be torn down. |
Trustee Sebby requested clarification from Mr. Bayer. |
Mr. Bayer said the first step in the process would be to solicit bids because the |
Ordinance indicates that the trigger for the six months would be making an application |
for a demolition permit. Seeking proposals would keep that option open. |
Trustee Gron pointed out that prices have changed in a year since bids for demolition |
and asked if parameters would be set or would it be for total demolition. |
Trustee Sebby suggested looking for the least expensive option with the potential of |
some salvage. |
President Pro Tem Tross indicated that when a company places a bid, they value the |
salvage of the property. |
Trustee Sebby said he was not referring to scrap copper or brick, but to save portions of |
certain structures or certain items versus a complete teardown. He suggested staff pull |
up the RFP from a year ago for review and re-bid it. |
Trustee Florey was not supportive of this and suggested a bid for the cost of just taking |
down auditorium itself consistent with the RSC plan. |
Trustee O'Brien asked if there would be restoration or rebuilding of the Theatre. |
Mr. Bayer said the proposal was for restoration of the facade only. |
Mr. Lichter responded that the proposal included the restoration of the shoppes building |
with lofts, restoration of the lobby, and the terra cotta facade, with demolition of the |
auditorium and construction of a new auditorium. |
Trustee O'Brien asked if the court would perceive this as a change. |
Mr. Bayer indicated that the court proceedings will be based on the Theatre's landmark |
status. |
President Pro Tem Tross stated that the Historical Commission had withdrawn from |
litigation, they were the principal plaintiffs at the appellate level and that is not what is |
holding this up. |
Trustee Sebby questioned RSC's response that it would not be cheaper for replication |
(new) rather than restoration for the west and north facades. He disagreed with that and |
asked that staff review this. He asked that the RFP be dealt with in an expeditious |
fashion and could possibly be ready for the July meeting. |
President Pro Tem Tross stated that question of the reconsideration of the Theatre and |
demolition should come before the Committee of the Whole at the same time. |
It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Tross, that this matter be |
approved to request that staff seek proposals for RFP to include the Curto plan as |
part of the demolition of the DuPage Theatre. The motion carried by the following |
vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Greg Gron, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee John O'Brien, |
Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee Rick Soderstrom |
5 -
Nay:
Trustee Kenneth M. Florey
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X
Agenda Items for Discussion
060299
*A. Presentation on Railroad Safety by Operation Lifesaver |
Presentation by Operation Lifesaver regarding railroad safety. |
(See Attached)
XI
Executive Session
It was moved by Trustee Soderstrom, seconded by Trustee O'Brien, to recess to |
Executive Session to Executive Session at 9:54 p.m. to discuss: |
Information Regarding the Appointment and Employment of Specific Employees |
of the Village. |
The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Greg Gron, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee John O'Brien, |
Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick |
Soderstrom |
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Reconvene
The meeting of the Board of Trustees of June 1, 2006 was reconvened at 9:09 p.m. |
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk O'Brien, the following were Present: President Pro Tem |
Tross, Trustees Gron, O'Brien, Sebby, Florey and Soderstrom. |
Absent: President Mueller |
XII
Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Soderstrom, seconded by Trustee O'Brien, to adjourn at |
10:27 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Greg Gron, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee John O'Brien, |
Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Rick |
Soderstrom |
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William J. Mueller, Village President |
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Brigitte O'Brien, Village Clerk |