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Minutes VB 4-13-2009MINUTES VILLAGE BOARD MEETING April 13, 2009 The regular meeting of the Lemont V illage Board was held on Monday, April 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., President John Piazza presiding. Roll call: Blatzer, Coules, Miklos, Reaves, Stapleton, Virgilio; present. Motion passed. III. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Stapleton, to approve the following items on the consent agenda. A. Approval of Minutes B. Approval of Disbursements C. Ordinance 0-25-09 -Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.04 of the Lemont Municipal Code: Alcoholic Beverages D. Ordinance 0-26-09 -Ordinance Amending Ordinance 725 Establishing a Pay Plan and Schedule of Authorized Positions Roll call: Stapleton, Blatzer, Coules, Miklos, Reaves, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. IV. MAYOR'S REPORT A representative from Commissioner Brendan Houlihan's Office gave a presentation on appeal of Property Tax Assessments for Lemont Township residents. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Miklos, to approve a Proclamation declaring the month of May as Motorcycle Safety Month. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed. Motion by Miklos, seconded by Reaves, to open a Public Hearing on the Annexation Agreement for Saddlebrook PUD. 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. Motion by Reaves, seconded by Miklos, to approve a public hearing on the Annexation Agreement for Windsor Court Condominiums. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed. There being no public comment, a motion was made by Stapleton, seconded by Blatzer, to close the Public Hearing. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed. Motion by Stapleton, seconded by Reaves, to open a Public Hearing on the Annexation Agreeement for Ashford Condominium Development. 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. Mayor Piazza reported that federal stimulus funds in the amount of $300,000 were awarded to Lemont for the traffic light at Old Quarry School on 127`" Street & Timberline Drive. Stimulus funds will also be used for the resurfacing by IDOT of the Lemont Road Bridge, $9.6 million. Traffic should remain open in one lane. Several resurfacing projects were also awarded. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION -AGENDA ITEMS. V. CLERK'S REPORT Notice was received of a continued hearing from Apri115 to August 12 at 1:00 p.m., 160 N. LaSalle, Chicago concerning reconciliation of revenues brought by the ICC vs. ComEd. A pre-hearing conference will be heard April 16 at 10:00 a.m. in the Leland Building in Springfield concerning the ICC vs. ComEd on reconciliation of revenues collected under power procurement riders. ORDINANCES A motion was made by Coules, seconded by Blatzer, to remove Ordinances 0-22, 0-23, and 0-24-09 and Resolution R-15-09 from the Table. Voice vote: 6 ayes Motion passed. Ordinances 0-22-09 -Ordinance Authorizing Execution of an Annexation Agreement for a 11,427 S.F. Commercial Development at NE Corner of 127"' Street & Walter Street (Auto Zone). Motion by Coules, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said ordinance. Paul Chialdikas, resident, businessman, and member of the Planning & Zoning Commission asked the Board fora "no" vote on the ordinances, since there are already a number of available commercial buildings and spaces in the Village. He is not against commercial growth, but he would like it from within already existing commercial buildings. Roll call: Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos, Piazza; ayes. Stapleton and Virgilio; nays. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-23-09 -Ordinance Annexing 1.84 Acre Parcel at NE Corner of 127"' & Walter Street (Auto Zone). Motion by Coules, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos; ayes. Stapleton and Virgilio; nays. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-24-09 -Ordinance Granting Preliminary Plan/Plat Approval, Special Use for PUD, Special Use for Auto Supply inthe B-1 Zoning District and Zoning Map Amendment for 11, 427 S.F. Commercial Development at the NE Corner of 127"' & Walter Street (Auto Zone). Motion by Reaves, seconded by Coules, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos; ayes. Stapleton and Virgilio; nays. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-27-09 Ordinance Authorizing Execution of Annexation Agreement for Saddlebrook Estates Subdivision. Motion by Stapleton, seconded by Coules, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Stapleton, Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-28-09 -Ordinance Annexing 2 Parcels Located at 12622 and 12640 Derby Road (Saddlebrook Estates). Motion by Reaves, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Stapleton, Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-29-09 -Ordinance Granting Preliminary Plat Approval and Zoning Map Amendment for 2 Parcels Located at 12622 and 12640 Derby Road (Saddlebrook Estates). Motion by Miklos, seconded by Blatzer, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Stapleton, Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-30-09 -Ordinance Approving Special Service Area #1. Motion by Reaves, seconded by Virgilio, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Stapleton, Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-31-09 -Ordinance Approving Parking Restrictions on Front Street, River Street and Parking Garage. Motion by Stapleton, seconded by Virgilio, to adopt said ordinance after changing the effective date to May 1, 2009. Roll call: Stapleton, Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-32-09 -Ordinance adding Section 2.08.035 to the Lemont Municipal Code Defining Meeting and Adopting Procedures for Electronic Attendance at Meetings. Motion by Stapleton, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Stapleton, Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-33-09 -Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.06.020 of the Lemont Municipal Code: Single Family Building Code. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Stapleton, Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Ordinance 0-34-09 Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.06.020 of the Lemont Municipal Code: Single Family Building Code. Motion by Virgilio, seconded by Blatzer, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Stapleton, Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. RESOLUTIONS Resolution R-15-09 -Resolution Authorizing Plat of Consolidation for 2 Parcels located NE Corner of 127"' Street and Walter Street (Auto Zone) Motion by Coules, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said resolution. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed. Resolution R-21-09 -Resolution Adopting the Five-Year Operating and Capital Improvement Budget 2009 - 2014. Motion by Reaves, seconded by Miklos to adopt said resolution. Roll call: Stapleton, Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Resolution R-22-09 -Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract for 2009 Paving & Drainage Program. Motion by Miklos, seconded by Blatzer, to adopt said resolution. Roll call: Stapleton, Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. Resolution R-23-09 -Resolution Authorizing Village Administrator to Approve a Quote from CDWG for Technology Procurement for New Police Facility. Motion by Stapleton, seconded by Blatzer, to approve said resolution. Roll call: Stapleton, Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed. VI. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT Village Attorney reported .that the Village will intervene in a suit against Cook County by the billboard company seeking to locate electronic billboards on I-355 at New Avenue. VII. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT VIII. BOARD REPORTS Reaves Mayor-elect Reaves announced that there would be a vacancy on the Board when he assumes the office of President. Interested residents may submit a letter of interest or resume to be considered for the 2 year appointed trustee position. Applications should be submitted to the Mayor's office. IX. STAFF REPORTS Police Chief Chief Kevin Shaughnessy reported that the Police Department is applying for a grant from the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance under the 2009 Recovery Act- Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. The purpose of the grant is to provide assistance to local law enforcement in the function of the criminal justice system The grant requested by the Lemont Police Department is in the amount of $9,500. The grant requested will upgrade and improve the Lemont Police radio communications. The grant would purchase and install 7 mobile dual band police radios for Lemont Police Department vehicles. Several of the vehicles currently do not have mobile radios installed. The grant would provide upgraded and current technology to Lemont Police Department radio communications systems. The Chief asked for any comments from the public regarding the application. There being no public comment, a motion was made by Miklos, seconded by Blatzer, to authorize Chief Shaughnessy to proceed with the grant application. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed. 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: Stapleton, Blatzer, Coules, Reaves, Miklos, Virgilio; ayes. Reaves absent. Motion passed. XIII. ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Back in regular session at 8:02 p.m. A motion was made by Stapleton, seconded by Miklos to authorize the Village Administration to sign the Separation Agreement with James Dorris. Voice vote: 5 ayes. Trustee Blatzer absent. Motion passed. XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made by Miklos, seconded by Coules, to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m. Voice vote: 5 ayes. Trustee Blatzer absent. Motion passed.