Thursday, August 14, 1997
8:00 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
August 14, 1997
I
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lombard |
held on Thursday, August 14, 1997, was called to order by President William J. Mueller |
at 7:35 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall. |
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard |
J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas, Trustee Frank |
M. Gatz Sr. and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
Present:
II
Pledge of Allegiance
Acting Village Clerk Anne Marie Gaura. led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III
Roll Call
Upon roll call by Acting Clerk Gaura, the above Members were Present, Absent or |
Excused. |
Elected Official Present: Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt |
Appointed Official Present: Village Manager William T. Lichter |
Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer |
Village Attorney Janet Petsche |
Asst. Village Manager Anne M. |
Chief of Police Lee Kutzke |
Dir. of Comm. Dvlp. David Hulseberg |
Acting Dir. of Finance Michael Guttmann |
Director of Public Works Stan Rickard |
Deputy Chief Jerome J. Tonne |
Village Engineer Robert Lewis |
Asst. Dir. of P.W. John Burg |
Adm. Assistant Ellen Balsamo |
IV
Public Participation (15 minute time limit)
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The Proclamation was read by acting Village Clerk Anne Marie Gaura.
This matter was read
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Village Attorney Bayer stated that the purpose of the Taxi Performance Hearing was for |
the public to provide any comments or questions. |
Eleanor Hows, a24 W. Willow, spoke that Auto Ride needs improvement because of the |
extensive waiting time for taxis. In addition, taxis are in poor working order and the |
dispatcher was rude. |
Trustee Tross wanted to point out that on July 18, 1996 the Taxi Performance Hearing |
was held and five points were brought up: (1) response time; (2) cleanliness; (3) driver |
courtesy; (4) rates; and (5) review of taxi subsidy program. |
A discussion was held regarding possible review of survey of taxi riders. |
Trustee Tross continued with the following: some redundancies in the ordinance: 91) |
redundancy under Federal regulations; (2) safety inspections by the State of Illinois; (3) |
taxi meters inspected by the State of Illinois; (4) taxi operators must follow strict Federal |
regulations; (5) taxi operators licensed as a chauffeur. |
Trustee Tross questioned why the historic complaints have not been addressed. A |
review should be refocused to deal with the residents’ concerns and complaints. |
Trustee Kufrin inquired as to why the Village does not work with what we have got and |
improve it. The Police Department could do more enforcement when the taxies don’t |
have passengers. |
Trustee Jaugilas indicated that this can be taken back to the Transportation & Safety |
Committee. He has used one of the taxi companies and has had positive experiences. |
Trustee Tross asked if the committee could look at reciprocal agreements. Trustee |
Jaugilas agreed. |
President Mueller reported that he had concerns from five residents regarding higher |
rates on return trips; 45 minute wait; drivers not informed of coupons; being charged |
additional fee for going outside of the community; and rates. |
Trustee Borgatell requested a letter out to the woman who spoke tonight about the |
committee’s meeting. |
Mike Gillam, Auto Ride Cab, reported that they transported 20,000 people in Lombard |
last year. |
Kurt Lester, American Taxi, spoke and complained about unlicensed taxies. |
Trustee Tross inquired if reciprocal agreement are not possible. Mr. Lester said it is |
possible and other communities do have them. Trustee Tross asked if he would support |
taxi inspections and Mr. Lester agreed. |
Trustee Jaugilas inquired if American Taxi’s drivers get the option of what communities |
they want to operate in and Mr. Lester said year. |
Trustee Kufrin asked if Auto Ride agreed with the taxi inspections and Mr. Gillam said |
that the inspections are fine. |
Trustee Schaffer took exception to the fact that it is not correct to assume that simply |
because residents are not here does not mean they favor the taxi service. |
Trustee Borgatell suggested that the committee look at enforcing illegal taxies. |
Village Attorney Bayer closed the hearing at 8:17 p.m. |
This matter was referred to the Transportation & Safety Committee, due back on |
October 6, 1997 |
Skate Board Park
Cody Osbourne, 21W280 Coronet Road, spoke on the need for a skate boarding park |
and indicated that there was a skate board park in Villa Park. |
Michael Kartheiser, 401 N. Broadview, and Alex Kosakowski, 212 S. Craig, both agreed |
that there is a need for a skate board park. |
President Mueller stated that this area is covered by the Lombard Park District and they |
are reviewing the issue. It will also be discussed at the Legislative Review Committee |
meeting on September 15, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. |
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Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Trustee Gatz Sr., seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that the |
Minutes of the July 17, 1997 Meeting be approved. The motion carried by the |
following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and |
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Committee Reports
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Paul Kufrin, |
Jr., Chairperson |
Trustee Kufrin reported that the main discussion was the Central Business District.
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee David N.Schaffer, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Schaffer announced that the next meeting is on Tuesday, August 26, 1997.
Finance Committee - Trustee Richard Tross, Chairperson
Trustee Tross reported that the next meeting will be in September.
Legislative Committee - Trustee Ralph F. Borgatell, Chairperson
Trustee Borgatell has recieved the minutes of the last meeting.
Public Works Committee - Trustee Frank M.Gatz, Sr., Chairperson
Trustee Gatz said that at Tuesday's meeting the Sunset and Martha flooding was |
discussed. |
Transportation and Safety Committee - Trustee John M. Jaugilas, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Jaugilas reviewed a number of items that were discussed at the August 4, 1997. |
Requests for stop signs at Harrison at Norbury and Charlotte were discussed but not |
recommended. Requests for signage at Grace and Central and along Hickory are still |
being studied by the committee, And a school crossing request and crossing guard at |
Main and 22nd which is on the agenda tonight. |
Hotel/Motel Tax Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, Chairperson
Trustee Tross reported there has been no meeting scheduled.
DuPage Convention & Visitor's Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Trustee Tross reported that the next meeting will be on August 21.
Du Page County Development Committe - Trustee David N. Schaffer, |
Representative |
Trustee Schaffer reported that the committee will be meeting next month.
Other News
President Mueller reminded the Village Board that October 25th is Make a Difference |
Day in Lombard and that this year's proceeds will go to Brian DeGrenier. |
Trustee Tross reported that BOLI met and that there is a BOLI item on the agenda that |
may surprise the board but it is necessary for additional sewer work. |
President Mueller reported that at the Lombard Youth Coalition meeting the issue of |
skate boarding and the Character Counts Program were discussed and that there will be |
a meeting regarding the Character Counts Program August 25, at 7:30 at Westlake |
School |
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, 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 John M. Jaugilas, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. 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.
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Trustee Schaffer asked why we are using an out of town bank as Registrar. Manager |
Lichter responded that WSB closed their Trust Department and the Village has used |
Bank One Wisconsin Trust in the past successfully. |
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Moved to Items for Separate Action
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REQUEST FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTION |
For Inclusion on Board Agenda |
BIDS AND PROPOSALS President and Village Board of Trustees |
Moved to Items for Separate Action
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Moved to Items for Separate Action and deferred until the September COW for further |
discussion |
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Moved to Items for Separate Action and tabled to the September 4, 1997 Board meeting |
so that all Board members are able to review the project proposal. |
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Enactment No: Ordinance 4360 |
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Moved to Items for Separate Action
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Agenda Items for Separate Action
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Trustee Kufrin inquired regarding if the model Telecommunications Franchise |
Agreement will be used for any telecommunications provider. Attorney Bayer |
responded yes. |
Attorney Bayer indicated the importance of having the Franchise Agreement so the |
Village has a standard framework. Trustee Tross asked staff be directed to include |
language regarding work on any easement in the Village. |
Trustee Kufrin asked why the ordinance did not duplicate how installation will be |
handled on private property. Attorney Bayer responded that public utilities are on the |
rights-of-way. |
President Mueller agreed that there should be language for private property easements. |
Trustee Tross stated that he wants to protect the utility easements on private property. |
Trustee Jaugilas asked if these items can be put in the ordinance. Attorney Bayer |
indicated that they can be included as part of the Franchise Agreement. A provision |
could be added that when the utilities are working on the easements on private property, |
it must be returned to its original condition. Attorney Bayer stated that other provisions |
could be added to the ordinance when the other items are added. It needs to be |
researched if the Village can legally do this. |
President Mueller indicated that the Village Board wants something in the ordinance and |
Franchise Agreement covering the utility easements on private property. |
Trustee Tross stated that he was concerned about the specific rates listed in the |
ordinance. Manager Lichter indicated HB 1147 deals with the rates and changes will be |
needed. |
Trustee Tross wanted to know why we are locking in the rates. Attorney Bayer said the |
new Act has an amount that will unify the fees. |
It was moved by Trustee Jaugilas, seconded by Trustee Schaffer, that this matter |
be waived of first reading and passed on second reading with suspension of the |
rules. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and |
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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After questions were answered and much discussion , the following motion was made:
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Gatz Sr., 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:
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee |
Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas |
and Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. |
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Nay:
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
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It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Gatz Sr., 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:
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee |
Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas, |
Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Trustee Tross suggested that Budget transfers be presented to the Finance Committee |
on a Quarterly bais. |
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Moved from the consent agenda and tabled to the September 18, 1997 Board meeting |
so that all Board members are able to review the project proposal. |
Matter was tabled until 9/18/97 |
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This item wasTabled to the September 11, 1997 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
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REQUEST FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACTION |
For Inclusion on Board Agenda |
BIDS AND PROPOSALS President and Village Board of Trustees |
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Agenda Items for Discussion
Halloween Trick or Treat Hours
There was a consensus to leave Halloween hours as they are now, with it being |
celebrated on the actual day, one day only . |
St. Charles Road Reconstruction Project (Districts 4 and 5)
Trustee Tross proposed that the Village Board concur with every part of the |
recommendation The Village Board concurred. |
Intergovernmental Agreement with Villa Park
Board direction was for staff to proceed with negotiations on agreement and verify |
numbers that have been presented. |
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr.. The motion |
carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and |
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Village President's/Village Manager's Report
1998 Strategic Plan
September 25 and October 2 were identified as possible dates to hold Strategic |
Planning Sessions. |
Character Counts
President Mueller mentioned that the Character Counts Coalition notified us that instead |
of a $1,000 per year contribution the cost will only be $300. Since the board already |
approved the higher rate, he asked for direction as to whether we go for a three year |
membership or $700 refund. |
The Board concurred that the Village should obtain a 3 year membership. |
Executive Session
It was moved by Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee Kufrin Jr., that the |
Lombard Village Board recess to Executive Session at 10:56 p.m. for the purpose |
of discussion of Aquisition of Real Property, Sale of Real Property, Review the |
performance of a Village Employee.. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. Schaffer, Trustee John M. |
Jaugilas, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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Absent:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell
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Reconvene
The recessed regular meeting of August 14, 1997 was called to order by President |
William J. Mueller at 12:12 a. m. Friday , August 15, 1997 in the Board Room of the |
Village Hall. upon Roll Call by acting Clerk Gaura, the following were: |
Present: President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Schaffer, Jaugilas, Gatz & Kufrin |
Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, the the regular |
meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lombard held on |
Thursday, August 14, 1997 in the Lombard Village Hall Board Room, be adjourned |
at 12:12 A.M., Friday, August 15, 1997.. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee David N. |
Schaffer, Trustee John M. Jaugilas, Trustee Frank M. Gatz Sr. and |
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
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* Revisions