Minutes VB 1-25-2010MINUTES
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
January 25, 2010
The regular meeting of the Lemont Village Board was held on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 7:00
p.m., President Brian Reaves presiding. Roll call: Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Blatzer;
present: Virgilio absent.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Chialdikas, seconded by Blatzer, to approve the following items on the consent agenda
by omnibus vote:
A. Approval of Minutes
B. Approval of Disbursements
Roll call: Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Blatzer; ayes. Virgilio absent. Motion passed.
IV. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Reaves reported that on January 22 he met with Congresswoman Judy Biggert and other local
officials regarding the Asian Carp and proposed legislation to close the Sanitary & Ship Canal. Many local
industries along the canal would be out of business if Congress passes a bill to close the canal.
. Mayor Reaves also met with Congressman Dan Lipinski regarding improvements to the Heritage
Corridor rail line.
AUDIENCE PARTICII'ATION -AGENDA ITEMS
VI. CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Smollen reported that the last day for early voting is Thursday, January 28. Voters may vote
early at the Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend Street, 8:30 - 5:00 p.m.
There have been 2 precinct changes in Lemont Township. Voters who formerly voted in precinct
11 will not vote in precinct 8 (VFW). Precinct 15 will not vote in Precinct 11 (Centennial Building). Voters
wishing to vote on the referendum questions may request anon-partisan ballot to vote only on those
questions.
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution R-5-10 -Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement - Talcott Avenue Parking
Lot, 103 Stephen Street. Motion by Stapleton, seconded by Blatzer, to adopt said Resolution. Roll
call: Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Blatzer; ayes. Virgilio absent. Motion passed.
Resolution R-6-10 -Resolution Accepting Public Improvements and Releasing Letter of Credit
for Covington Knolls Subdivision, Phase VII. Motion by Chialdikas, seconded by Stapleton, to
adopt said Resolution. Roll call: Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Blatzer; ayes. Virgilio
absent. Motion passed.
Resolution R-7-10 -Resolution Appointing Benjamin P. Wehmeier and George J. Schafer as
Delegates to Southwest Agency for Health Management. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Miklos,
to adopt said Resolution. Roll call: Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Blatzer; ayes.
Virgilio absent. Motion passed.
Resolution R-8-10 -Resolution Appointing George J. Schafer as Delegate and Benjamin P.
Wehmeier as Alternate Delegate to the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency. Motion
by 1Vliklos; seconded by Blatzer, to adopt-said Resolution. Roll call: Chialdikas; Miklos; Sniegowski;
Stapleton, Blatzer; ayes. Motion passed.
VII. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
VIII. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Ben Wehmeier, Village Administrator, reminded residents to observe political sign restrictions. Signs
must be on private property, and may not be posted in parkways or public rights of way.
IX. BOARD REPORTS
Stapleton Community Development. As Chairman of the Complete Count Committee,
Trustee Stapleton reported that Census testing will continue through January and
February. Census positions are still available. The American Community Survey
is being conducted simultaneously with the census. Those participating in this
survey should still return their 10 question census form by April 1.
X. STAFF REPORTS
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: Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Blatzer; ayes. Virgilio absent.
Motion passed.
Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Miklos, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing
threatened litigation. Roll call: Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Blatzer; ayes. Virgilio absent.
Motion passed.
Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Stapleton, to move into Executive Session to set price of real estate.
Roll call: Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Blatzer; ayes. Virgilio absent. Motion passed.
XIII. ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made by Stapleton, seconded by Blatzer, to adjourn
the meeting at 8:09 p.m. Voice vote: 5 ayes. Motion passed.