Thursday, December 7, 2000
7:30 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
December 7, 2000
REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 7, 2000 - 7:30 P.M.
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, Trustee |
Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee |
Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
Present:
BOARD ROOM Revised 12/5/00
Broadcast on Cable TV Channel 6
I
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
The Regular Meeting of the President and the Board of Trustees of December 7, 2000 |
was called to order by President Mueller at 7:34 p.m. in the Board Room of Village Hall. |
The Pledge of Allegiance and presentation of colors were led by Pleasant Lane Webelos |
Cub Scout Pack 40, Den 7. President Mueller presented a certificate of participation to |
the Webelos. |
II
Roll Call
Upon Roll Call by Acting Village Clerk, Finance Director Len Flood, the following were |
Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Florey, and Kufrin, Jr. |
Absent: Trustee Sebby, Village Clerk, Lorraine G. Gerhardt |
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 |
Director of Public Works Stan Rickard |
Assistant Director of Public Works John Burg |
Village Engineer David Dratnol |
Senior Planner Bill Heniff |
Records Clerk Diane Mucha |
III
Public Hearings
000698
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Tross, to continue to |
January 4, 2001, a Public Hearing regarding a proposed Annexation Agreement |
for the property located at 19 W 655 Roosevelt Road. The motion carried by the |
following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Absent:
Trustee Steven Sebby
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Enactment No: 19 W 655 Roosevelt R |
IV
Public Participation
President Mueller spoke about Susan King who passed away suddenly in November. |
Ms. King served the Village as a member of the Environmental Concerns Committee for |
several years. He asked for a moment of silence to be observed. |
Members of the Public who spoke
Laura Fitzpatrick, 348 S. Lewis, read a letter that was sent to Trustee Schaffer from an |
organization in which she is involved, DuPage Theater Visual & Performing Arts |
Coalition. (Letter attached). The letter suggested murals be temporarily pained on the |
plywood boarding up the Theater. |
Trustee Schaffer asked Ms. Fitzpatrick what kind of murals she envisioned for the |
theater. |
She responded that rough drafts could be submitted for acceptance. |
Village Clerk, Lorraine G. Gerhardt arrived at 7:44 p.m. |
Trustee Sebby arrived at 7:45 p.m. |
Mr. Warren Nelson, 2432 Royal Drive, spoke at length expressing his dismay and |
aggravation with the development in the Allerton Ridge area. His home is adjacent to the |
property. Machinery and piles of dirt have accumulated, with construction work starting |
at 5:30 A.M. He has talked with numerous members of the staff and also the people at |
Mid-America. He believes his property value has decreased because of this new |
construction and its unsightly appearance. |
Mr. Lichter responded that he will take this matter up with staff. |
000694
Enactment No: Swearing-in - Probat |
000695
Enactment No: Swearing-in - Firefi |
V
Approval of Minutes COW
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, to approve the |
minutes for the Committee of the Whole Meeting of November 9, 2000. The |
motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
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Approval of Minutes November 16, 2000
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, to approve the |
minutes for the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of November 16, 2000. The |
motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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VI
Committee Reports
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Paul Kufrin, |
Jr., Chairperson |
Trustee Kufrin stated that at the last meeting of December 5, 2000, the major topic of |
discussion was the Special Business Recognition Program. Publicity will be done so the |
business community can submit their nominations. At the next meeting, the committee |
will be meeting with major retailers from the North and South areas in Lombard to |
discuss any improvements that can be made by the Village although there have been no |
complaints. He also announced that the committee will be showing videos which are 30 |
second announcements regarding developments in Lombard. He felt the residents |
should be pleased with this. He also mentioned two of the new restaurants in the area, |
Maxfield's & Pier 38. |
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Florey reported the committee did not meet since the last Board meeting. The |
meeting of December 26, 2000 has been cancelled and the next meeting will be January |
23, 2001. |
Finance Committee - Trustee David N. Schaffer, Chairperson
Trustee Schaffer stated there was a special meeting on November 30, 2000 with a |
presentation by staff and the Village's actuary for the Police and Firefighter's Pension |
Fund. The committee voted unanimously to recommend for Village Board approval the |
2000 Property Tax Levy for the Village of Lombard, which is on tonight's agenda. He |
reported that the tax rate will remain relatively unchanged. The second matter discussed |
at that meeting was the 2001 Insurance Program. Due to a sharp increase quoted, the |
consultant recommended and the committee concurred to move to a self funded |
program. |
The next meeting will be January 25, 2001, with a presentation from the auditors on the |
FYE 2000 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. |
DuPage County Community Development Commission - Trustee |
David N. Schaffer, Lombard Representative |
Trustee Schaffer reported the next meeting will be December 12, 2000 involving an |
annual review for funding grants. |
Legislative Review Committee - Trustee Ralph F. Borgatell, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Borgatell stated this committee has not met since the last Board Meeting. The |
next meeting will be January 8, 2001. In attendance at that meeting will be the Chairman |
of the DuPage County Board, Robert Schillerstrom. |
Public Works Committee - Trustee Steven D. Sebby, Chairperson
Trustee Sebby informed the Board the committee has not met since the last Board |
meeting. The next meeting will be December 12, 2000. |
Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Tross reported that the last meeting was December 5, 2000, which was devoted |
to traffic calming. Discussion also included 14 options for traffic calming. |
Recommendations will not be available until mid to late spring or early summer. He |
stated that at the next meeting of January 9, 2001, discussion on this matter will |
continue. |
Community Promotion & Tourism Committee - Trustee Richard J. |
Tross, Chairperson |
Trustee Tross stated the committee has not met since the last Board Meeting, but did |
announce the Lilac Parade Committee is currently meeting. |
DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Lombard Representative |
Trustee Tross wished to extend Holiday Greetings to all residents on behalf of the |
DuPage Convention and Visitor's Bureau. |
Village Clerk/President of Board of Local Improvements - Lorraine G. |
Gerhardt |
Clerk Gerhardt reported there has been no meeting since the last Board Meeting. The |
next meeting is December 14, 2000. |
VII
Village Manager/Village Board Comments
Village Manager William Lichter went over 3 changes in the schedule of the Budget |
meetings. |
Trustee Tross wished his grandchildren Happy Birthday. |
Clerk Gerhardt stated that Deputy Village Clerk Barb Johnson is a Registered |
Parliamentarian Trainee. |
Trustee Kufrin asked that the information regarding the Local Taxpayers' Bill of Rights |
will be posted in the lobby of the Village Hall and on the internet. |
Trustee Tross urged the passage of the objection in regard to mini warehouses on |
Roosevelt Road near I-355. |
President Mueller pointed out that all four County Board members representing our |
District Two, have opposed these measures when they have come before the Board. |
VIII
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Tross, 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 Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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000684
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
000708
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
000709
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
000466
This Matter was denied in concurrance with recommendation of the Plan |
Commission on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: 1221 South Main Stre |
000610
This Matter was tabled on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4928 2700 |
000679
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4892 406 W |
000681
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 645 West North Avenu |
000696
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 2001 Risk Management |
000640
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4893 Stop |
000641
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4894 Stop |
000642
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4895 Stop |
000649
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4896 919 N |
*M. Ordinance Amending Code Regarding Ranks Within the Fire |
Department (Moved to IX-C) |
000688
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4897 Encha |
000689
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4898 Pier |
000700
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4899 Taxpa |
000701
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4900 Coin |
000703
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4901 Coin |
000704
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4902 Billi |
000705
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4903 Billi |
000711
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4904 The S |
000690
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4912 Mr. W |
000685
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 77-01 His |
000691
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 78-01 Min |
000710
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Sidewalk Ice and Sno |
000699
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 1050 N. Lombard Road |
000706
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Agreement with Amoco |
000713
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Bucca De Beppo. (DI |
000719
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 79-01 MFT |
IX
Agenda Items for Separate Action
000697
Enactment No: Ordinances 4905 & 49 |
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that the Board |
waive first reading and pass on second reading ordinances approving the Tax |
Levy for the fiscal year, June 1, 2000 to May 31, 2001 for the Village of Lombard |
and the Helen M. Plum Memorial Library. The motion carried by the following |
vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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000615
Trustee Sebby stated he has reservations regarding this use.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4907 PC 00 |
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Sebby, that the Village |
Board waive first reading and pass on second reading an ordinance approving |
conditional use for Motor Vehicle sales and outdoor display and sales in the B4 |
Corridor Commercial Shopping District. The motion carried by the following |
vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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000683
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 33, SECTION 33.02 OF THE LOMBARD |
VILLAGE CODE IN REGARD TO OFFICE AND RANKS |
WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT |
Trustee Tross distributed a memo this evening regarding this matter. He asked that this |
matter be referred to the Fire & Police Commission for advice and review. He objected |
to the title of Battalion Chief instead of Captain. |
Trustee Kufrin asked Chief Seagraves to respond to Trustee Tross's concerns. |
Chief Seagraves stated he did not get a copy of the memo, but would comment on |
Trustee Tross's verbal comments. Chief Seagraves then stated that the establishment |
of the position of Battalion Chief lies solely with the Board of Trustees and not with the |
Fire and Police Commission. He gave his rationale regarding the title of Battalion Chief |
which he indicated was in use by 9 of 11 municipalities in DuPage County which he |
surveyed. He also indicated that the Battalion Chief title serves in a status exactly what |
the Lombard Fire Department is looking for. Chief Seagraves urged that the decision be |
made as soon as possible as the hiring of the Battalion Chief is desired by early Spring. |
Trustee Borgatell asked Chief Seagraves why the title of Captain differs from Battalion |
Chief title. Much discussion followed between Trustee Tross and Chief Seagraves. |
Trustee Florey suggested this should be tabled in order for the Trustees to make a fully |
informed decision. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4913 Ranks |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Sebby, to table this matter |
to December 11, 2000. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. |
Florey and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Nay:
Trustee Richard J. Tross and Trustee David N. Schaffer
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D. Policy Manual Revision
Trustee Tross reviewed his request of an amendment to the Policy Manual regarding the |
use of Cable Television during the 150 days before the municipal elections. |
Trustee Florey stated he liked the concept and suggested a 6 month time frame. |
Trustee Tross concurred that 180 days would be acceptable. |
Trustee Schaffer stated that he had no problem with the current policy. He suggested |
that if two candidates are running for the same position, equal time should be allowed to |
each candidate. |
TrusteeTross feels this would promote each candidate demanding equal time with other |
candidates running for separate positions. |
The Board discussed pros and cons. |
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Tross, to adopt the |
amendment to the cable ordinance under the Policy Manual as presented, with |
the change to 180 days. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Steven |
Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Nay:
Trustee David N. Schaffer
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X
Agenda Items for Discussion
000712
Mr. Lichter reminded the Board of discussions in the past regarding I-355 and Route 53. |
He introduced Public Works personnel, Director Stan Rickard and Village Engineer |
David Dratnol, who presented a slide presentation. Manager Lichter also indicated that a |
member of IDOT was in the audience. |
Mr. Dratnol indicated the need of work on underground utilities. Watermains were |
touched upon as well as intersections. The various options were discussed for the |
corner of Harrison and Route 53 |
Enactment No: Proposed Improvement |
The next item discussed was Glen Oak Road and water main flow crossing beneath |
Route 53 at Glen Oak. (See interoffice memo from Dave Dratnol attached). |
Following Mr. Dratnol's review, the Representative of IDOT, Jarrod Cebulski and Doug |
Knuth, of Edwards & Kelsey added comments. Because of the new Illinois First |
Financing Program, Route 53 is now included in the funding through Lombard. |
Mr. Cebulski reviewed Phase I of the pre-planning procedure of IDOT. After collecting |
the necessary data, IDOT proceeds with their final plans. Phase II is letting of contracts, |
and Phase III is the construction. He then introduced Mr. Knuth of Edwards & Kelsey, |
who amplified the items touched upon by Mr. Cebulski. |
Trustee Schaffer relayed the comments of former Trustee Karen Koenig that she felt a 5 |
lane highway through a residential area is definitely too much. |
Trustee Kufrin expressed his concern regarding the impact the proposed improvements |
would have on the aforementioned streets. He questioned if Charles Lane was as much |
of a problem as the other locations. |
Members of the Public Who Spoke
Bob Gans, 2S575 Danbury Drive in Glen Ellyn, a member of NIFTI, Neighbors |
Influencing Fifty Three Improvement, spoke to recognize the need of improvement on |
Route 53 but NIFTI is absolutely against 5 lanes. He indicated that Route 53 North of |
North Avenue should be a separate phase and South of North Avenue another phase. |
He brought several charts that he used as visual aides regarding the number of schools |
and wetlands. He recommended road dieting which reduced lanes and increases |
protected left hand turn lanes. He indicated the main problem is handling left hand |
turns. His concerns are 3 lanes instead of 5, safety and wetlands. He also stated the |
traffic has already peaked and will not increase further. The NIFTI members urge |
Lombard's concurrence. |
Barb Payne, of 1017 S. Route 53, in Flowerfield, in unincorporated Lombard, spoke of |
her support for a 3 lane highway, sidewalks, and trees. She also expressed her hope |
for a traffic signal at either Harrison or Madison. She stressed the safety of school |
children. She also expressed her desire for the addition of water and sewers in |
Flowerfield. |
David Segatti, 214 N. Park Avenue, an 11 year resident of Lombard, also agreed that 3 |
lanes should be the maximum and hopes Lombard will support the preservation of |
residential communities. |
President Mueller stated this is an IDOT proposal and not a request of Lombard. These |
plans originated from Springfield and he urged residents to contact their Senator. |
The Board concurred that whatever is done it must move the most traffic with the |
greatest safety to our citizens. They also agreed to further develop sidewalks, trees, |
and lights. Sewers, water mains, storm water control all appear to be in agreement. |
President Mueller suggested it be left in the Staff's hands until they have a report. |
Mr. Sabulski indicated he would attend any of Lombard's committee meetings such as |
Safety and Transportation, and BOLI. |
000717
Trustee Kufrin requested a supplemental grant program as was in existence in the |
1980's. He urged the use of the Henderson Gift for this grant purpose. |
The discussion that followed centered around the use of the Henderson's Fund and its |
appropriateness. |
Enactment No: Community Grant Prog |
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Florey, to establish a |
Community Grant Fund to be administered by the Economic and Community |
Development Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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000714
Mr. Lichter stated this reflects the discussions at the Strategic Planning Session of |
October 25, 2000. Seven strategic directions were discussed at that session. |
Trustee Florey asked for further clarification of the roles of the committees. The Board |
agreed that the specifics of this clarification was not needed in the Plan itself, but could |
be worked through at a later time. |
Enactment No: 2001 Strategic Plan |
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Sebby, to adopt the 2001 |
Strategic Plan. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee Steven |
Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Abstain:
Trustee Richard J. Tross
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000718
Trustee Borgatell suggested a definition of themes. |
Clerk Gerhardt reminded the Board of the murals painted on the old viaduct walls by the |
Art Guild of Glenbard East High School. |
It was agreed that as long as the Board finalized permission for the theme or subject |
matter prior to the painting of the murals, the Board concurred to allow the Coalition to |
proceed. |
Enactment No: DuPage Theater Visua |
XI
Executive Session
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that the Regular |
Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees recess to Executive Session at |
11:20 P.M. for the purpose of discussion of the performance of specific |
employees of the Village. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Reconvene
The recessed Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of December 7, |
2000 was called to order by President William J. Mueller at 11:46 P.M. |
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Lorraine Gerhardt the following were present: President |
Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Sebby, Florey, and Kufrin, Jr. |
XII
Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that the Regular |
Meeting of the President and Board of Trustee of December 7, 2000 be adjourned |
at 11:47 P.M.. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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