Thursday, April 5, 2001
7:30 PM
Village of Lombard
Board Room - Village Hall
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes
April 5, 2001
REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 5, 2001 - 7:30 P.M.
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Village Clerk Lorraine G. Gerhardt, Trustee |
Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee |
Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
Present:
Trustee David N. Schaffer
Absent:
BOARD ROOM
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I
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
The Regular Meeting of the President and the Board of Trustees of April 5, 2001 was |
called to order by President Mueller at 7:33 p.m., in the Board Room of Village Hall. |
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Village Clerk, Lorraine Gerhardt. |
II
Roll Call
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk, Lorraine Gerhardt, the following were Present: |
President Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Sebby, Florey, and Kufrin, Jr. |
Absent: Trustee David Schaffer |
Appointed Officials Present: |
Village Manager William Lichter |
Administrative Assistant Ellen Balsamo |
Village Attorney Thomas P. Bayer |
Village Attorney Janet Petsche |
Director of Community Development David Hulseberg |
Finance Director Leonard Flood |
Assistant Finance Director Michael Mondschain |
Administrative Assistant of Finance Melissa Mundt |
Acting Police Chief Van Dillenkoffer |
Public Works Director Stan Rickard |
Assistant Director of Public Works John Burg |
Deputy Clerk Barbara Johnson |
III
Public Hearings
President Mueller sadly announced that Trustee Schaffer would not be attending |
tonight's meeting as his wife, Shirley's father had suddenly passed away. President |
Mueller offered condolences on behalf of the Board to the family and held a moment of |
silent prayer for the family. |
010262
The Public Hearing was convened by President Mueller who turned the hearing over to |
Attorney Thomas P. Bayer. Attorney Bayer explained the purpose of the hearing for the |
development of a CVS Drugstore and Annexation in accordance with our Boundary |
Agreement. He further explained that pursuant to annexation the property would be |
rezoned and a Conditional Use for a drivethrough lane and variations for wall signs and |
a decrease in the front and side set back of 10 feet are requested. He asked that any |
wishing to speak for or against the matter step to the microphone. There being no one |
to speak, the hearing was adjourned at 7:36 p.m. |
Enactment No: 18W583 Roosevelt Roa |
010267
The Public Hearing was convened by President Mueller who turned the hearing over to |
Attorney Bayer. Attorney Bayer explained the subject of the hearing was a proposed |
amendment to an annexation agreement for a single family residence subdivision with |
side yard set backs. He asked that any wishing to speak for or against the matter step |
to the podium. There being no one to speak, the hearing was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. |
Enactment No: 17th Street and LaLo |
010271
The Public Hearing was convened by President Mueller who turned the hearing over to |
Attorney Thomas P. Bayer. Attorney Bayer explained the purpose of the hearing for the |
proposed budget which has been available since March 15 at Village Hall and the |
Library. He turned the hearing over to Mr. Lichter who gave an overview of the strategic |
directions represented by the proposed budget as well as the history of the process |
leading up to the document. The budget represents an Increase $175,000 and a |
decrease compared to this year's actual expenditures. The increases are for increased |
staffing levels at the Fire Stations, 3 new Fire Lieutenants, an increase of the Historical |
museum staffing and defibrulators. It also represents entry and Prairie Path signage |
and a new utility billing format. He said that there will be a .5776 property tax decrease |
and this year represents the largest increase in the Village Tax Base. He said that they |
propose a water and sewer rate increase of 18 percent. New Fleet facility and |
numerous road repairs and reconstruction projects as well as new lift stations where |
needed. Attorney Bayer asked that any wishing to speak for or against the matter step |
to the podium. There being no one to speak, the hearing was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. |
Enactment No: Proposed FY2001-2002 |
IV
Public Participation
010249
Enactment No: Probationary Patrol |
010251
Enactment No: National Work Zone S |
010261
Enactment No: Child Abuse Awarenes |
010270
Enactment No: Broncettes Pom Pon S |
Approval of Minutes
Trustee Kufrin called the Board's attention to the fact that in both sets of March meeting |
minutes, the dates for the Business Recognition Luncheon were incorrect. He asked |
that the minutes be corrected to reflect the correct date for the luncheon which is to be |
held on April 11, 2001. |
V
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Sebby, that the minutes |
of the Regular Meetings of the Board of Trustees of March 1, 2001 and March 15, |
2001 be approved as corrected. 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. |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee David N. Schaffer
1 -
VI
Committee Reports
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Paul Kufrin, |
Jr., Chairperson |
Trustee Paul Kufrin reminded the audience of the Business Recognition awards to be |
presented at a luncheon at the Carlisle on April 11th in conjunction with the Chamber of |
Commerce. |
Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Kenneth M. Florey, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Florey reported that item AA reflects recommendation for recycling grant |
awards discussed by the Committee. In addition, they discussed the Fall extravaganza |
to be held once again at Yorktown. |
Finance Committee - Trustee David N. Schaffer, Chairperson
Finance Director Flood reported in Trustee David Schaffer's absence that the |
Committee met on Thursday March 22. He said that they had reviewed the Budget and |
the Water and Sewer rate increase to 18 cents per thousand gallons and recommended |
both items which are on the agenda. Further, he reported, the Committee discussed |
accepting credit card payments. |
DuPage County Community Development Commission - Trustee |
David N. Schaffer, Lombard Representative |
No Report
Legislative Review Committee - Trustee Ralph F. Borgatell, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Borgatell reported that a discussion was held in the absence of a quorum which |
focused on the supposed "Harassment" of Skateboarders. He said that Chief |
Dillenkoffer had explained the department's position and plan in regard to the skaters |
and the matter is settled for the time being. He said he also informed those in |
attendance that a Skate Park is not within the pervue of the Village. President Mueller |
said that there have been votes in Springfield on the bonding status of the Park District |
and the question has passed favorably in the Senate, if it passes the house it will help |
the Park District to obtain funding. Trustee Borgatell added that he had mentioned that |
at his meeting as well. |
Public Works Committee - Trustee Steven D. Sebby, Chairperson
Trustee Sebby informed the Board that Work Zone Safety Week Starts Monday and |
added his caution for people to start slowing down and driving carefully in the zones. He |
said that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday the 10th and that the Committee has |
recommended several items on tonight's agenda |
Transportation & Safety Committee - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Chairperson |
Trustee Tross said that the Committee has not met since his last report but the |
residential group concerned with the Route 53 expansion (NIFTI ) has submitted their |
comments and the Committee hopes to accelerate the project. They will hold two public |
meetings and make their recommendations to the Board before May . |
Community Promotion & Tourism Committee - Trustee Richard J. |
Tross, Chairperson |
Trustee Tross had no meeting to report but announced that Lombard Pride Week is |
coming up. |
DuPage Convention & Visitors' Bureau - Trustee Richard J. Tross, |
Lombard Representative |
No meeting
Village Clerk/President of Board of Local Improvements - Lorraine G. |
Gerhardt |
Clerk Gerhardt stated that there has been no meeting since the last report at the last |
meeting. |
VII
Village Manager/Village Board Comments
Trustee Tross congratulated President Mueller and his first lady on his re-election and |
offered his support. He also thanked residents who came out to vote and realize how |
important this level of local government is. President Mueller named the newly elected |
Board including Suzan Kramer, Village Clerk, District One Trustee Joan DeStephano, |
District Three Trustee Karen Koenig and District Six Trustee Richard Soderstrom and |
congratulated all on their recent victory at Tuesday's election |
President Mueller introduced Evan Simmons who is in attendance working toward his |
merit badge. Evan is a student at St. Pius X School. |
VIII
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, 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 Steven |
Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee David N. Schaffer
1 -
010240
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010241
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010247
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010265
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010266
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
010234
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinances 4955 & 49 |
010259
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Debit and Credit Ca |
990278
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4957 No Pa |
000387
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4976 Remov |
010111
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4957 No Pa |
010203
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4957 No Pa |
010242
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4957 No Pa |
010243
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4957 North |
010269
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Appointments - Histo |
010260
This Matter was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4958 Liquo |
010258
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 127-01 Du |
010263
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 128-01 FY |
010272
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4947 Speci |
010273
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4948 Speci |
010214
This Matter was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ordinance 4949 Fees |
010208
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Street Lighting Main |
010264
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 2001 Sewer Televisin |
010250
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: FY 2002 - FY 2011 Ca |
010274
This Matter was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Resolution 129-01 An |
010275
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Addison Avenue Recon |
010276
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: FY 2002 Concrete Reh |
010248
This Matter was approved on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Educational Recyclin |
010286
This Matter was waived of first reading and passed on second reading under |
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4950 2000 |
IX
Agenda Items for Separate Action
010236
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Florey, that this matter |
be continued to the April 19, Regular board meeting. 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. |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee David N. Schaffer
1 -
Enactment No: ** 18W583 Roosevelt |
010235
It was moved by Trustee Kufrin Jr., seconded by Trustee Florey, that the Village |
Board authorize the amendment of ordinance 4888 regarding the annexation |
agreement for Brown's Subdivision. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee |
Richard J. Tross, Trustee Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and |
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
6 -
Absent:
Trustee David N. Schaffer
1 -
Enactment No: Ordinance 4951, 4952 |
Trustee Tross questioned the proposed detention and whether there will be retaining |
walls. David Hulseberg explained that there will be two retaining walls and a 3 to 1 pitch |
on the other two sides as meets our Village Code. Hulseberg also said that there are |
ongoing discussions by staff about the detention requirements and Trustee Sebby |
mentioned that it is also being looked at by the Public Works Committee. He also said |
that there is a shelf in the pond so that no one could fall into deep water. Trustee Tross |
said that his concern is due to the fact that it is a residential area. where children live |
and play. Director Hulseberg said that even the 3 to 1 slope is being studied because |
of safety concerns. |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Sebby, that the Village |
Board waive first reading and pass on second reading an Ordinance amending |
Ordinance 4890 and Granting a Variation to Section 155.406 (F)(1) to reduce the |
front yard setback from 30 feet to 20 feet, for 1713 S. LaLonde Avenue Ordinance |
granting a variation from Section 155.406 (F)(2) to reduce the corner side yard |
setback from 2 feet to 7 feet and variations from Sections 155.20 (A)(1)( c)(2) and |
(3) and a motion to approve an amended |
Plat of Subdivision. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee |
Steven Sebby and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
4 -
Nay:
Trustee Richard J. Tross and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
2 -
Absent:
Trustee David N. Schaffer
1 -
010254
Mr. Lichter explained the increase. Trustee Kufrin said that he could not vote for the |
increase and he thinks that it is a wrong time to be increasing fees. He thinks that the |
reserve fund should be used instead. He asked that the Board to hold off for six to nine |
months until we can see how serious our situation is. He thinks this increase is |
unnecessary. Director Flood explained the reserve fund of the general fund around 27 |
percent and we target for 25 percent. Without the proposed increase we will not be able |
to balance the fund and retain the fund balance at about 13 percent of expenditures and |
next years budget would be operating in a deficit. Trustee Tross said he would not vote |
for the increase because he thinks that it is too low and should be increased so not to |
burden property tax payers, that Utility Tax payers should not have to pay the burden |
for maintenance of water sewer infrastructure improvements and repairs. Trustee |
Sebby explained why he can understand both viewpoints and that he finds his bills a bit |
high but that like any corporation we must balance our books and be able to provide |
services, therefore he will reluctantly vote in favor of the increase. |
Enactment No: Ordinance 4960 Water |
It was moved by Trustee Florey, seconded by Trustee Sebby, that the Ordinance |
Amending Title 5 regarding Water & Sewer Rates be passed on first reading. The |
motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Village President Willliam J. Mueller, Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee |
Steven Sebby and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
4 -
Nay:
Trustee Richard J. Tross and Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
2 -
Absent:
Trustee David N. Schaffer
1 -
010268
It was moved by Trustee Sebby, seconded by Trustee Florey, that this matter be |
passed on first reading. The motion carried by the following vote: |
Aye:
Trustee Ralph Borgatell, Trustee Richard J. Tross, Trustee Steven Sebby |
and Trustee Kenneth M. Florey |
4 -
Nay:
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr.
1 -
Absent:
Trustee David N. Schaffer
1 -
Enactment No: Ordinance 4961Budget |
010257
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, 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 Steven Sebby, Trustee Kenneth M. Florey and |
Trustee Paul Kufrin Jr. |
6 -
Absent:
Trustee David N. Schaffer
1 -
Enactment No: Ordinance 4954 Budge |
X
Agenda Items for Discussion
XI
Executive Session
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Sebby, that the Regular |
Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees recess to Executive Session at |
8:49 p.m. for the purpose of discussion regarding the salary of a specific |
employee of the Village. 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. |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee David N. Schaffer
1 -
Reconvene
The recessed Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of April 5, 2001 |
was called to order by President William J. Mueller at 9:08 p,m, |
Upon Roll Call by Village Clerk Lorraine Gerhardt the following were present: President |
Mueller, Trustees Borgatell, Tross, Sebby, Florey and Kufrin, Jr. |
Village Manager Lichter announced that the Joint meeting of Glenbard Wastewater |
Authority and the Villages of Glen Ellyn and Lombard will be held on Monday, April 16, |
2001. |
XII
Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Tross, seconded by Trustee Borgatell, that the Regular |
Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of April 5, 2001 be adjourned at |
9:09 p.m.. 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. |
5 -
Absent:
Trustee David N. Schaffer
1 -