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Minutes VB 3-8-2010MINUTES VILLAGE BOARD MEETING March 8, 2010 The regular meeting of the Lemont Village Board was held on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., President Brian Reaves presiding. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Stapleton, Virgilio; present. Sniegowski absent. III. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Stapleton, 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: Stapleton, Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Sniegowski absent. Motion passed. IV. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Reaves reported that he has been in contact with our elected Representatives and Senators regarding the Governor's proposal to reduce municipalities' share of the state income tax from 10% to 7% which would have a great impact on Village revenues. State payments had been tracking 90 days behind and are now more than 120 days behind which affects Village cash flow. Mayor Reaves participated in a T.V. interview for a Comcast local news program along with several Mayors from the southwest suburbs and was able to promote Lemont. Mayor thanked the Festival Committee chair, Rose Stott, for a great job on the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 6. There is an opening on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Applications and resumes are being accepted at the Village Hall. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION -AGENDA ITEMS VI. CLERK'S REPORT ORDINANCES Mayor Reaves announced that the March 8 V it lage Board meeting would be re-convened on Tuesday March 9, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Village Hall to vote on the Bond Ordinance in order to observe the required 30-day notice period. RESOLUTIONS Resolution R-22-10 -Resolution Authorizing Execution of a repayment Agreement with MP Lemont LLC in connection with Downtown Canal District 1 Redevelopment Plan and Project Motion by Miklos, seconded by Virgilio, to adopt said Resolution. Roll call: Stapleton, Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Sniegowski absent. Motion passed. VII. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT Village Attorney Dan Blondin reported that he will have a report in Executive Session. VIII. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Ben Wehmeier reported that important links are on the Village web site, including a program by ComEd during the month of March to pay 50% of outstanding balance for customers unable to pay the full amount. IX. BOARD REPORTS Stapleton Community Development. As Chairman of the Complete Count Committee, Trustee Stapleton reported that Census forms will be received next week. It will cost the census $75 for each follow-up home visit, so residents are urged to return the form promptly. He cautioned residents to ignore any emails or phone. calls purporting to be from the Census that ask for personal financial information. Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday March 14. Clocks should be set ahead one hour. X. STAFF REPORTS XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Moody's bond rating service has lowered the rating of the V illage for the Parking Garage bond issue, citing that the Village's declining fund balance, the unknown payment due to the Tollway, and the overlapping debt of H.S. District 210 and financial problems in School District 113 as reasons for the lower rating. XII. NEW BUSINESS XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Stapleton, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. Roll call: Stapleton, Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Sniegowski absent. Motion passed. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Stapleton, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Roll call: Stapleton, Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Sniegowski absent. Motion passed. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Stapleton, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the sale price of real estate. Roll call: Stapleton, Virgilio, Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos; ayes. Sniegowski absent. Motion passed. There being no further business, a motion was made by Blatzer, seconded by Stapleton, to continue the meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m. Voice vote: 5 ayes. Motion passed.