Thursday, May 6, 1999
8:00 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
May 6, 1999
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 6, 1999 - 7:30 P.M.
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, |
Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr., |
Village President Willliam J. Mueller and Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt |
Present:
BOARD ROOM
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 |
held on Thursday, May 6, 1999 in the Board Room of the Village Hall was called to order |
by President William J. Mueller at 7:40 P.M. |
II
Roll Call
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, the following were: |
Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Jaugilas, DeFalco and |
Kufrin |
Appointed Officials Present: |
Village Manager William T. Lichter |
Assistant Village Manager Anne Marie Gaura |
Administrative Assistant Ellen Balsamo |
Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer |
Village Attorney Janet Petsche |
Deputy Fire Chief Jerry Tonne |
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 |
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Clerk Gerhardt.
Recognition of Outgoing Trustees
President Mueller presented a plaque to John Jaugilas for his dedication and the |
expertise that he brought to this community. John Jaugilas thanked the Village, the |
Board and the excellent staff for their assistance. |
President Mueller presented a plaque to John DeFalco for his service to the Village and |
thanked him for filling in for the deceased Trustee and good friend Frank Gatz. He |
enumerated the projects in which DeFalco had been involved during his tenure and |
thanked him for serving. |
De Falco thanked President Mueller for the opportunity to serve, the Trustees and staff |
for their cooperation. He stated that Lombard does try to please the community. He |
also thanked his family for their sacrifice. He stated that he would like to continue to |
serve the community by working on a Committee. |
Eileen Mueller presented both Nancy Jaugilas and Sharon DeFalco with bouquets. |
III
Inauguration of Newly Elected Trustees
President Mueller introduced the Honorable Michael R. Galasso, Appellate Court |
Justice. |
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Officer Gary Klunk was presented the Police Department Meritorious Service Award for |
risking his own life in order to stop a moving vehicle on North Avenue. Officer Klunk had |
observed that the driver was incapacitated, jumped into the vehicle and brought it to a |
stop, thus preventing a possible deadly traffic accident. The presentation was made by |
Leon Kutzke, Chief of Police. |
Proclamation Glenbard East High School Science Olympiad
The Proclamation was read by Clerk Gerhardt. Village President Mueller presented |
each student and their teacher with a certificate . Science Teacher Joe Simmons |
complimented the students for their hard work and achievements. |
Each newly elected Trustee introduced their family members at the request of President |
Mueller. |
IV
Recess for Reception
It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Florey, that the Regular |
Village Board Meeting of May 6, 1999 recess in order to attend a reception to |
honor the outgoing Trustees John M. Jaugilas and John DeFalco and to welcome |
the newly elected Steven D. Sebby and Kenneth M. Florey and the newly |
re-elected Richard J. Tross. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr., Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Steven Sebby |
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V
Reconvene
The recessed regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of |
Lombard held on Thursday, May 6, 1999 in the Board Room of the Village Hall was |
called to order by President William J. Mueller at 8:45 P.M. |
VI
Roll Call
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, the following were: |
Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Sebby, Florey and |
Kufrin |
VII
Public Hearings
President Mueller introduced Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer who would conduct the |
Public Hearings. |
990182
The Public Hearing was convened by Attorney Thomas Bayer at 8:45 P.M. who |
introduced and explained the variation request and that the County has not completed |
their review of the request. He asked for a motion to continue the Public Hearing to |
June 3, 1999. |
Enactment No: 101-125 S. Main Stre |
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that the |
Public Hearing be continued to June 3, 1999.. 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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Attorney Bayer adjourned the Public Hearing at 8:46 P.M.
990189
Attorney Bayer convened the Public Hearing at 8:46 P.M. and invited the Public to |
speak for or against the petition. No one spoke. Hearing no comment, Bayer adjourned |
the Public Hearing at 8:47 P.M. |
VIII
Public Participation (15 minute time limit)
Municipal Clerk's Week (May 2-8, 1999)
The Proclamation was read by President Mueller and presented to Village Clerk |
Lorraine G. Gerhardt. |
Lilac Time in Lombard
The Proclamation was read by Clerk Gerhardt.
National Public Works Week (May 16-22, 1999)
The Proclamation was read by Clerk Gerhardt. President Mueller presented a plaque to |
Public Works Director Stan Rickard and congratulated him on the fine work that his |
department does. |
Preservation Week (May 9-15, 1999)
Clerk Gerhardt read the Proclamation and President Mueller presented the Proclamation |
to Joel Van Haaften, Director of the Lombard Historical Society. |
National Child Care Provider Day (May 7, 1999)
Clerk Gerhardt read the Proclamation.
Public Speakers
Gary Bird, President of the Lombard Historical Society, spoke about his past 2 years in |
office as President of the Historical Society and cited numerous accomplishments. He |
thanked the President and Village Board for handling all the financial work for the Peck |
House and the purchase of the land by the Village so the house did not have to be |
moved. |
Stella Annes, 1036 S. Ahrens, spoke of her concern with water run off she felt may |
occur from the petition on Ahrens, her neighbor's property. She indicated that the Plan |
Commission agreed that a swale would be effective to protect her property. |
Joan DeStephano 30 N. Lincoln, had two concerns regarding Big Idea's building |
addition, the large letters on the sign and the tower light . |
Public Speakers (Continued)
Greg Gron, 355 Eugenia, spoke saying he fully supports growth in the downtown but |
feels that Big Idea may not be serving in Lombard's best interests. He feel the light |
tower and sign far surpasses the Village Codes. He believes that those features will be |
detrimental to the neighborhood. He hopes Big Idea will be held accountable to the |
Lombard Ordinances and will not bring Hollywood to Lombard. |
Mary Ann Eastman, 110 S. Charlotte Street echoed the views of former speakers |
regarding Big Idea. She is also concerned with flooding and parking. She believes |
Lombard is giving too much away. |
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Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Tross, that the Minutes |
of the Special Meeting of March 30, 1999, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting April |
8, 1999, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 1999 and the Special |
Meeting of April 22, 1999 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr., Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee |
Steven Sebby |
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X
Committee Reports
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Paul Kufrin, |
Jr., Chairperson |
Trustee Kufrin reported that the Committee is aware of interruptions in service from |
Commonwealth Edison. The Committee is working on questions to present to Edison |
who will be present at the next Chamber of Commerce meeting on June 9, 1999 The |
Committee is also looking at a program of improving business sites. |
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee David N. Schaffer, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Tross reported for Trustee Schaffer regarding the April 27th meeting. One grant |
was approved for Sacred Heart and the Committee set policy guidelines regarding |
grants for recycling. They have an item for brush chipping on tonight;s agenda that was |
reviewed at the past meeting . The Committee felt that the chipping program should |
continue. They continue to look to the best interests of the Village in relation to the |
Garbage Contract. They also touched upon grant requests from District 44 and Glen |
Westlake. |
DuPage County Community Development Commission - Trustee |
David N. Schaffer, Lombard Representative |
No Report
Finance Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, Chairperson
No Report
DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Lombard Representative |
Trustee Tross reminded the Board of the installation luncheon in June and the upcoming |
golf classic. |
Community Promotion & Tourism Committee - Trustee Richard J. |
Tross, Chairperson |
No Report
Legislative Committee - Trustee Ralph F. Borgatell, Chairperson
Trustee Borgatell announced that Senator Pate Philip was in attendance at the |
Committee's meeting last Monday and had announced many programs ahead for |
Illinois. MediaOne attended in regard to rates and the Committee may encourage local |
authorities to promote competition. June 7 will be the next meeting at 7:30 P.M. Trustee |
Borgatell also said that he and Village Manager Lichter went to the Drive Down in |
Springfield and were able to tell our Senators the needs of Lombard. |
Public Works Committee - Co-Chairperson Ralph F. Borgatell
Trustee Borgatell said that many items on the agenda tonight are recommendations |
from the Committee The next meeting will be Tuesday May 11, 1999. |
Transportation & Safety Committee - Co-Chairperson Paul Kufrin, Jr.
Trustee Kufrin reported that the problem of Crescent and Finley had been discussed, |
where a car ended up in an apartment building. He said that the Committee decided |
that Public Works and the Police should work together with the owner to correct the |
problem. |
Village Clerk/President of Board of Local Improvements - Lorraine G. |
Gerhardt |
Village Clerk Lorraine Gerhardt announced that there would be a report given at the next |
Village Board Meeting. |
Committee Appointments
President Mueller announced the following appointments to Committees: |
Economic & Community Development Committee - Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
Finance Committee - Trustee David N. Schaffer |
DuPage Convention and Visitor's Bureau - Trustee Richard J.Tross |
Community Promotion and Tourism Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross |
Public Works Committee - Trustee Steven D. Sebby |
Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross |
Board of Local Improvements.- Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt |
XI
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Florey, 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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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
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This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
990142
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4636 Eastg |
990145
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4624 125 W |
990146
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4625 1036 |
990147
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4637 355 E |
990148
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4638 Text |
990155
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4626 1148 |
990156
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4627 641 E |
990157
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4639 550 G |
990158
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4628 200 N |
990159
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4629 1521 |
990160
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4630 502 A |
990149
approving a Final Plat of Resubdivision in the CR Conservation/Recreation District and |
R2 Single Family Residence District for Lilacia Park, Helen Plum Library, and six (6) |
single-family residential properties. (DISTRICT #1) |
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 148-99 Li |
990150
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 149-99 53 |
990190
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4631 125 W |
990200
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4632 Main |
990205
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4633 Salar |
990152
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 150-99 Ci |
990164
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 151-99 SA |
990173
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 152-99 60 |
990184
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 153-99 As |
990188
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 154-99 No |
990193
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 155-99 Bu |
990196
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 156-99 Li |
990197
AMENDMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT |
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 157-99 St |
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This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 158-99 He |
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This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 159-99 Pe |
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This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 160-99 AF |
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 152 OF THE LOMBARD VILLAGE CODE IN |
REGARD TO STREET NAMING AND ADDRESSING |
This matter was Tabled to the May 20, 1999 Regular Board Meeting.
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4647 Stree |
990118
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4634 131 S |
990151
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 150 kW Mobile Genera |
990171
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Snow and Debris Haul |
990172
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Sidewalk Snow and Ic |
990174
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Tree Planting |
990179
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Concrete Rehabilitat |
990186
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Asphalt Reclaimer Pu |
990191
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 161-99 Sn |
990192
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 162-99 Sn |
990198
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Surface Treatment an |
990187
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Urban Forestry Grant |
990202
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Life Insurance Contr |
990204
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Dental Insurance |
990211
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Temporary "At Will" |
990215
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 163-99 1 |
990216
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 164-99 Fo |
990219
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Local Government Con |
990218
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Cable TV Change of C |
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Agenda Items for Separate Action
990143
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that this |
matter be continued to the May 20, 1999 Board meeting. 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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Enactment No: Ordinances 4641-4645 |
990194
Enactment No: Hammerschmidt Avenue |
990195
Enactment No: Resolution 165-99 Ha |
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that |
authorization be given to staff to negotiate with the contractor regarding the |
construction of Hammerschmidt Avenue from Madison to New Street along with |
sewer separation work; to adopt Resolution 165-99 approving a contract with |
Civiltech Engineering of Itasca, Illinois in an amount of $49,500 to perform |
engineering services for Hammerschmidt Avenue and a detention pond at the |
Northeast corner of New Street and Hammerschmidt Avenue, as requested in |
items 990194 and 990195. 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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Pete Occhipinti, 303 Windsor former owner of the DuPage Theater spoke requesting |
that the Board postpone the vote until the new Trustees have an opportunity to study the |
plan. He also took exception to several variations requested. He made several |
accusations regarding the legalities of the plan. |
Much discussion by the Board resulted in concerns with the light tower, the oversized |
sign and the height of the barrel roof included in the design. |
Eric Nolan, representing Big Idea introduced Keith Campbell, who spoke explaining the |
design and answered questions. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4654 101-1 |
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Tross, that the Board |
approve this petition with the exception of items 3,4 and 9 (the building height of |
the 16 Foot X 16 Foot X 64 Foot tower), the variation to the sign ordinance that |
would allow the Big Idea Studio Sign; (a 360 Square Foot. 17 Foot high sign); and |
to include an allowance for landscape screening on the two parcels of record (PIN |
06-08-111-010 and 06-08-111-012) to the North. 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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Nay:
Trustee Steven Sebby
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990199
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that this matter |
be approved. 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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Enactment No: Brush Chipping/Remov |
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It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that this matter |
be approved. 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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Enactment No: Employee Assistance |
Motion to Reconsider
Trustee Borgatell made a motion to reconsider this matter, the motion failed for lack of a |
second. Staff was directed to look into the effectiveness of the Central DuPage EAP |
with a questionnaire. |
990217
This recommendation of the Legislative Review Committee was removed from the |
agenda because the corporate authorities do not agree with sending the letter. The |
President will send a letter of explanation to the Legislative Review Committee. |
Enactment No: Whistle Letter |
XIII
Agenda Items for Discussion
Regarding Accounts Payable, Trustee Tross mentioned that the Lilac Time Grants were |
not on the payables and asked that the checks be cut. Finance Director, Len Flood |
offered to check into the matter, as the checks were already approved. |
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Village Manager/Village Board Comments
Trustee Kufrin requested that a status report be given to him regarding District 6 |
parkway repairs. |
President Mueller congratulated the Lilac Court and said that presentations of the Lilac |
Time Proclamation will be made tomorrow at the Ball. |
Trustee Schaffer brought up the issue of a suitable structure or memorial to the late |
Trustee, Frank M. Gatz, Sr. Trustee Kufrin suggested several venues, including the |
Westmore Woods Retntion Facility. President Mueller obtained a concensus of the |
Board to direct staff to research the issue. |
XV
Executive Session
None
XVI
Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Borgatell, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that the |
Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of May 6, 1999 be |
adjourned at 11:59 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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