Minutes VB 6-14-2010MINUTES
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
June 14, 2010
Roll call: Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Motion passed.
IV. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Reaves reported that 3500 vehicle sticker reminders were mailed out. Information from the
Secretary of State's registration database indicates that many Lemont vehicles are non - compliant with the
ordinance.
Mayor reported that the state legislature has presented a 6 -month budget to the governor. The state
is now 6 months behind in payments to the Village amounting to about $750,000.
Mayor announced that Ryan Kwasneski was the recipient of the Mayoral Endowment Scholarship
from Lemont High School this year.
Clerk Smollen was awarded the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk from the International
Institute of Municipal Clerks after completing all educational and experience requirements and documenting
significant contributions to community and state.
Mayor Reaves distributed $25,000 proceeds from the Mayor's Drive for Charity to 35 charities and
community groups.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - AGENDA ITEMS
V. CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Smollen was a delegate to the 64 ' International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Professors were
from Arizona and Nevada State. It's very educational to meet with Clerks from other countries and states
to share information.
The Village Board meeting calendar for June 2010 through May 2011 was presented. Motion by
Chialdikas, seconded by Miklos to adopt the 2010- 2011 calendar as presented. Voice vote: 6 ayes.
Motion passed.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 0 -36 -10 - Ordinance Approving Special Use for Outdoor Storage at 10990 S.
Archer Avenue (Ratkovich). (RC) Motion by Sniegowski, seconded by Chialdikas, to adopt said
ordinance. Roll call: Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Motion
passed.
Ordinance 0-37-10 -Ordinance Approving Variation for Garage Height at 1100 Hermes
Street. Mayor Reaves called for a motion to table the ordinance. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by
Stapleton, to table said ordinance. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed.
Ordinance 0-38-10 -Ordinance Approving Side Yard Variations for Lots 10, 13, and 16 in
Woodglen Subdivision. Motion by Stapleton, seconded by Sniegowski, to adopt said ordinance.
Roll call: Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Motion passed.
Ordinance 0-39-10 -Ordinance Extending PUD Approval for Walus Woods Subdivision.
Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Stapleton, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Sniegowski, Stapleton,
Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Motion passed.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution R-36-10 -Resolution Extending PUD Approval for Ashford Condominium
Development. Motion by Miklos, seconded by Blatzer, to adopt said Resolution. Roll call:
Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Motion passed.
Resolution R-37-10 -Resolution Extending PUD Approval for Windsor Courts Development.
Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Virgilio, to adopt said resolution. Roll call: Sniegowski, Stapleton,
Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Motion passed.
Resolution R-38-10 -Resolution Authorizing Village Administrator to Enter into a Lease
Purchase Agreement for Public Works Sweeper. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Sniegowski,
to adopt said Resolution. Roll call: Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos;
ayes. Motion passed.
Resolution R-39-10 -Resolution Approving Plat ofResubdivision -Bella Strada Development.
Motion by Miklos, seconded by Chialdikas, to adopt said Resolution. Roll call: Sniegowski,
Stapleton, Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Motion passed.
Resolution R-40-10 -Resolution Vacating Easements -Bella Strada Development. Motion by
Blatzer, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said Resolution. Roll call: Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio,
Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Motion passed.
Resolution R-41-10 -Resolution Approving Plat of Dedication -Bella Strada Resubdivision.
Motion by Chialdikas, seconded by Blatzer, to adopt said resolution. Roll call: Sniegowski,
Stapleton, Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Motion passed.
VI. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
VII. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
VIII. BOARD REPORTS
Sniegowski Finance. Trustee Sniegowski reported that a sales tax payment of $141,000 was received
for the month of June, which is less than the same month in 2008, but an increase from the
amount reported for June of 2009.
IX. STAFF REPORTS
Public Works Director Ralph Pukula reported that water bills will now be sent to residents enclosed in
envelopes. It will be a one-page bill with all information on one side.
Police The Police Chief reported 13 instances of graffiti in the Village. It will be removed this
week by Chicago Graffiti Busters.
X. NEW BUSINESS
Rose Stott and Dierdre Pawell submitted letters of resignation from the Festival Committee.
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Following the Executive Session, the Board returned to the regular meeting. The retaining wall at
Bella Strada is collapsing. The Village can replace it with a structural wall or a limestone wall at an
additional $10,000. The developer will pay for the structural wall replacement.
At the end of the second quarter, Village expenditures are tracking over budget. The Village needs
to make some changes to take care of this and future deficits. The Houston Street well is very rusty and may
need repairs at any time.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Chialdikas, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing personnel. Roll call: Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Motion
passed.
XIII. ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There being no further business, a motion was made by Blatzer, seconded by Stapleton, to adjourn
the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed.
2010-2011
Village Board Meeting Calendar
2010
JUNE
14
28
JULY
' 12
26
AUGUST
9
23
SEPTEMBER
13
27
OCTOBER-
11 (Columbus Day - No Meeting)
25
NOVEMBER
8
22
DECEMBER
13
2011
JANUARY
10
24
FEBRUARY
T4
21 (Presidents Day - No Meeting)
MARCH
14
28
APRIL
11
25 (Mayor's Drive - No Meeting)
MAY
9
23