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Minutes VB 12-14-2009MINUTES VILLAGE BOARD MEETING December 14, 2009 The regular meeting of the Lemont V illage Board was held on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., President Brian Reaves presiding. Roll call: Blatzer Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; present. III. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Stapleton, seconded by Chialdikas, to approve the following items on the consent agenda by omnibus vote: A. Approval of Minutes B. Approval of Disbursements C. Ordinance 0-72-09 -Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2009 to Pay Debt Service on $3,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000A (Alternate Revenue Source). D. Ordinance 0-73-09 -Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2009 to Pay Debt Service on $5,690,000 Waterworks & Sewerage Bonds, Series 2004 (Alternate Revenue Source). E. Ordinance 0-74-09 -Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2009. to Pay Debt Service on $4,290,999 General Obligation TIF Refunding Bonds, Series 2005A (Alternate Revenue Source). F. Ordinance 0-75-09 -Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2009 to Pay Debt Service on $1,825,000 General Obligation Waterworks and Sewerage Refunding Bonds, Series 2005 (Alternate Revenue Source). G. Ordinance 0-76-09 -Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2009 to Pay Debt Service on $1,525 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005 (Alternate Revenue Source). H. .Ordinance 0-77-09 -Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2009 to pay Debt Service on $2,680,000 Genral Obligation Bonds, Series 2007 (Alternate Revenue Source). I. Ordinance 0-78-09 -Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2009 to Pay Debt Service on $7,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007A and $2,215,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008 (Alternate Revenue Source). J. Ordinance 0-79-09 -Ordinance Amending Lemont Municipal Code, Chapter 5.04, Section 5.04.080: Alcoholic Beverages (C-4 Classification). K. Ordinance 0-80-09 -Ordinance Amending Ordinance 725 Establishing a Pay Plan and Schedule of Authorized Positions. L. Resolution R-66-09 -Resolution Granting a Permanent Public Utility Easement for Talcott Avenue Utility Burial. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. IV. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Reaves reported that the sales tax figures for the month of September show it as the second best September ever for sales tax receipts. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Miklos to approve a Proclamation for Taylor Papesh. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed. The Fire Protection District also awarded a certificate to Taylor for his efforts to secure help for an injured neighbor. Motion by Miklos, seconded by Sniegowski to open a Public Hearing on the FY 2009 Tax Levy. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed. There being no public comment, a motion was made by Blatzer, seconded by Miklos to close the Public Hearing. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed. Chief Kevin Shaughnessy and Mayor Brian Reaves presented Police Departmental awards for exceptional work by officers on a kidnaping case in September: Commander Greg Smith, Detectives Thad Mezyk, Scott Hugo, Ed Oria, Daniel Dykshorn, Aras Jonikas, and Canine Officer Brian Kondrat. Motion by all trustees and seconded by all trustees to approve a Proclamation for Village Attorney John Antonopoulos. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed. Motion by Stapleton and seconded by Blatzer to approve a Proclamation for retiring Village Administrator Gary Holmes. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed. Mayors Reaves, Kwasneski, and Piazza addressed comments along with Steve Rosendahl, Township Supervisor. A representative from Illinois City Managers Association made a presentation to Gary Holmes on his retirement. A Citizen Commendation was awarded to Brendan Brew by Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy for his efforts to save a fellow student from an attempted suicide by contacting 9-1-1. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION -AGENDA ITEMS VI. CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Smollen attended the South & West Municipal Clerks' Association meeting in Homewood on December 3. The featured speaker was an arborist who spoke on the best trees and plants for open space areas. Clerk Smollen also attended the Will County Governmental League meeting in Joliet on December 10 along with the Mayor, Trustees Chialdikas, Miklos and Stapleton, and Village Administrator Gary Holmes. ORDINANCES Ordinance 0-81-09- Ordinance for the Levying and Assessing of Taxes for the Fiscal year Commencing May 1, 2009. Motion by Chialdikas, seconded by Virgilio, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-82-09 -Ordinance Establishing a Street and Bridge Tax. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-83-09 -Ordinance Establishing a Street Lighting Tax. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. RESOLUTIONS Resolution R-67-09 -Resolution Approving 120 Day Extension of Final Plat for Old Quarry Office Building.. Motion by Miklos, seconded by Virgilio, to adopt said resolution. Roll call: Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Resolution R-68-09 -Resolution Accepting License Agreement with ComEd for West Shore Pipeline Water Main. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said resolution. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed Resolution R-69-09 -Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract for West Shore Pipeline Water Main Extension. Motion by Miklos, seconded by Blatzer, to adopt said resolution. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Resolution R-70-09 -Resolution Approving Agreements for Legal Services. Motion by Miklos, seconded by Stapleton, to adopt said resolution. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. VII. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT John Antonopoulos thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve for the past 36 years. VIII. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Gary Holmes reported that there are some items to be discussed in Executive Session. IX. BOARD REPORTS Chialdikas Economic Development. The joint Village-Chamber of Commerce 3-50 project was featured on Friday on NBC news. Virgilio Downtown Development. Trustee Virgilio announced that Midnight Madness will be held on Friday, December 18. On Saturday, December 19 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m., the Kris Kringle market will be open on Talcott Street. Santa will be available for photos. X. STAFF REPORTS Jim Brown Planning & Economic Development. A Preserve America sign for the Village was received as an award for being named a Preserve America community. The Village Planner was responsible for putting together the application. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Stapleton, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. XIII. ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made by Blatzer, seconded by Virgilio, to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion_ passed.