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Minutes VB 9-14-2009MINUTES VILLAGE BOARD MEETING September 14, 2009 The regular meeting of the Lemont Village Board was held on Monday, September 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 Miklos, seconded by Chialdikas, to approve the following items on the consent agenda by omnibus vote: A. Approval of Minutes B. Approval of Disbursements Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. IV. MAYOR'S REPORT Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Miklos, to approve a Proclamation honoring the Lemont Girls 11 U Softball State Champions. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed. Motion by Miklos, seconded by Chialdikas, to approve a Proclamation declaring September 17 - 23 as Constitution Week. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed. Mayor Reaves reported that he attended the Southwest Conference of Mayors Transportation Committee meeting where the budget shortfall for Metra and CTA was discussed. Keepataw Days was a success as well as the BMW Championship at Cog Hill. Mayor Reaves, the Clerk and Trustees attended the dedication of the Rudy Kling mural on Front Street on Saturday, September 12. Public comment on the RTA 2010 budget may be submitted until September 30. Residents are asked to request improved service on the Heritage Corridor line. Jason Hoster, a Lemont resident and member of the Armed Forces, was welcomed upon his return from Afghanistan this evening. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION -AGENDA ITEMS. VI. CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Smollen attended the South & West Municipal Clerks meeting on September 3 in Justice. The Clerk received notice of apre-hearing conference regarding the reconciliation of revenues collected by ComEd to be held at 160 N. LaSalle on September 16 at 11:00 a.m. The Clerk received notice from the DuPage County ZBA of a meeting on September 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building at 421 North County Farm Road in Wheaton to hear a request for an extension of a church parking lot and conditional use of a brick and frame patio at 10 S 330 Rt. 83 in Willowbrook. The Clerk received notice of a status hearing on ComEd's petition to approve proposed Federal stimulus project and associated tariffs to be held September 21S` at 1:00 p.m. at 160 North LaSalle Street, Chicago. The Clerk announced that the Lemont Environmental Commission will sponsor Motor Oil Recycling, Document Disposal and Latex Paint Recycling on Saturday October 17, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Metra Lot. ORDINANCES Ordinance 0-61-09 -Ordinance Adopting Section R404.1 (1) of the 2007 Supplement to the International Residential Code.. Motion by Chialdikas, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-62-09 -Ordinance Authorizing Disposal of Surplus Police Vehicles. Motion by Miklos, seconded by Blatzer, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski; Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-63-09 -Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.12 of the Lemont Municipal Code, Section 10.12.055 partial Stop Intersections Designated (EB Division stops for Czacki). Motion by Chialdikas, seconded by Blatzer, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-64-09 -Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.12 of the Lemont Municipal Code, Section 10.12.056: All-Way Stop Intersections (Division Street & Division Court and Briarcliffe Drive & Windsor Court). Motion by Stapleton, seconded by Blatzer, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. RESOLUTIONS Resolution R-51-09 -Resolution Approving Custom Work Order with AT&T for Underground Utilities on Talcott Street. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Virgilio, to adopt said resolution. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Resolution R-52-09 - Resolution Authorizing Village Administrator to Enter into Communications Tower Agreement with Clear Wireless LLC for Use of the Houston Street Water Tower. Motion by Miklos, seconded by Blatzer, to approve said ordinance. The Village Attorney recommended 4 changes to the ordinance. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Sniegowski, to approve the Resolution as amended by the Village Attorney. Roll call` Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton,Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. VII. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT VIII. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Due to complaints by residents, concrete bumpers were installed on September 11 at 4"` & Keough Streets. The permanent gate will be installed this week. IX. BOARD REPORTS Blatzer Stroll Downtown Lemont will take this Saturday after the River Sweep from noon to 4:00 p.m. Chialdikas Reminded everyone about the 3/50 shop Lemont project. Go to 3/SOproject.net for more info. Virgilio Illinois River Sweep will take place this Saturday, September 19. Volunteers, as always, are needed. X. STAFF REPORTS Administration Ben Wehmeier reported that the bridge project switch over to the west side lanes took place today. On September 21, the bridge will be closed all day, and possibly on the 24"' and 25`". The resurfacing of Lemont Road to I-55 will take place also. 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. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Stapleton, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing threatened litigation. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. XIII. ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Stapleton to appoint John Quinn to the Heritage Committee. Voice vote: 6 ayes Motion passed. XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made by Blatzer, seconded by Miklos, to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed.