Village of Lombard Legistar System

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

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

Absent: Trustee Schaffer

Quorum Present

Appointed Officials Present:

Village Manager William T. Lichter

Administrative Assistant Ellen Balsamo

Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer

Village Attorney Simone Beutet

Director of Community Development David Hulseberg

Director of Finance Len Flood

Administrative Assistant of Finance Melissa Mundt

Fire Chief Ed Seagraves

Police Chief Leon Kutzke

Director of Public Works Stan Rickard

Assistant Director of Public Works John Burg

Village Engineer David Dratnol

Deputy Village Clerk Barbara Johnson

Records Clerk Diane Mucha

Sandy Lukitsh, 335 So. Ahrens Avenue, a resident of Lombard for 11 years, spoke

regarding the DuPage Theater, telling of childhood memories she enjoyed at the

Theater. She indicated concern regarding the last Board meeting when a trustee

commented that it was the same people speaking up for the DuPage Theater. Although

she feels uncomfortable speaking in public, she feels the need to voice the opinion that

the right decision is to restore the theater.

Susan Pepin, 327 S. Lewis Avenue, spoke of a field trip to the Metropolis Theater in

Arlington Heights. She feels an arts center in Lombard would enhance the community

with a wide range of events appealing to all ages and expressed her support for the

redevelopment of the Theater.

Trustee Schaffer arrived at 7:43 PM.

Trustee Paul Kufrin, Jr., commented regarding a person who attended the

Economic/Community Development Committee meeting who wished to be a member.

Trustee Kufrin then suggested the gentleman apply to the Legislative Review Committee

which has openings. Trustee Kufrin also reported on the trip to The Metropolis Theater

in Arlington Heights and a study on billboards.

Trustee Kenneth M. Florey reported the Environmental Concerns Committee met and

discussed the planned Recycling Extravaganza, scheduled for October 14, 2000 to be

held between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. at the Yorktown Shopping Center

parking lot. Materials to be accepted are scrap metal, eyeglasses, books, and lumber.

Trustee David N. Schaffer reported the Finance Committee met on September 28, and

reviewed the bi-monthly financial reports for June & July. At this meeting, Director of

Finance, Len Flood, reported an exceptional financial rating of AA for Lombard. He

also said that Anne Fairbairn reported on new accounting standards set by the

government at the Federal and State levels.

Trustee Richard J. Tross, reported there was no meeting but highlighted the happy fact

that the Lombard Jaycees have found a location for a Haunted House at 816 Roosevelt

Rd. in the old Sears Home Improvement store, near Frank's Nursery. Trustee Tross

thanked Chief Seagraves for his help and also conveyed his appreciation to Sears.

Village Manager/Village Board Comments

Mr. Lichter had no comments.

Clerk Gerhardt introduced Deputy Village Clerk Barb Johnson to congratulate her on her

certification as Registered Clerk, a culmination of many years of formal education,

numerous hours attending seminars, and being actively involved in DuPage County

Clerks Association as well as Illinois State Clerks Organization. She has also conducted

herself admirably as a Mentor to new clerks throughout the state. Ms. Gerhardt said that

Ms. Johnson is the very first Deputy Clerk in the history of Lombard to earn this

certification.

Trustee Kufrin read an E-mail he received from Senior Citizens in his district regarding

the Aspen Resolution. The message conveyed an objection that many benefits are

going to immigrants such as medicare and social security benefits. They feel their

benefits are being threatened and asked Trustee Kufrin to read their E-mail to the

Board. The Aspen Resolution is on the agenda for October 19, 2000. Trustee Kufrin

will not be able to attend that meeting, but asks that Mr. Lichter include this issue as an

item for discussion on that agenda He voiced his concern for the environmental and

financial strain that the many immigrants who have never paid into Social Security or

medical benefits, impose upon our society.

Trustee Tross expressed concern that Trustee Kufrin will not be here for the October 19,

meeting and suggests that the discussion should take place at a time when Trustee

Kufrin is in attendance.

Trustee Sebby encouraged any residents concerned about the opening of Lombard

Road, to attend the joint meeting on October 10, 2000.

It was moved by Trustee Florey, 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: