Minutes VB 6-8-2009MINUTES
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
June 8, 2009
The regular meeting of the Lemont Village Board was held on Monday, June 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.,
President Brian Reaves presiding. Roll call: Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; present.
Blatzer absent.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Stapleton, seconded by Miklos, to approve the following items on the consent agenda by
omnibus vote:
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Roll Call:
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Disbursements
Ordinance 0-40-09 -Ordinance Establishing a Prevailing Wage.
Ordinance 0-41-09 -Ordinance Authorizing disposal of Village Property -Excess
Equipment.
Resolution R-33-09 -Resolution Extending Intergovernmental Agreement with IDNR
for Castle Bowl Flood Control Project.
Resolution R-35-09 -Resolution Approving Construction Engineering Services
Agreement for State Street Resurfaciug from 127"' Street to Illinois Street (LAPP)
Resolution R-36-09 -Resolution Approving Local Agency Agreement for Participation
in State Street Resurfacing from 127'" Street to Illinois Street (LAPP)
Resolution R-37-09 -Resolution Approving Construction Engineering Services
Agreement for 127'" Street Resurfacing from New Avenue to Smith Road (LAPP)
Resolution R-38-09 -Resolution Approving Local Agency Agreement for Participation
in 127"' Street Resurfacing from New Avenue to Smith Road (LAPP)
Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Blatzer absent. Motion passed.
IV. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayors Reaves and Piazza distributed funds from the 2009 Mayor's Drive for Charity to community
organizations.
Mayor Reaves announced a ribbon cutting to take place at StoneHouse Pub on June 13 at 10:00 a.m
Motion by Chialdikas, seconded by Miklos, to approve Proclamations of Congratulations on Girl
Scout Gold Awards for Jessica Jamison and Stephanie Phillips. Voice vote: 5 ayes. Motion passed.
Motion by Virgilio, seconded by Stapleton, to approve Proclamations of Congratulations for Eagle
Scouts Adam Dolezal and Gary Padalik. Voice vote: 5 ayes. Motion passed.
Motion by Stapleton, seconded by Miklos, to approve a Proclamation for the 125`'' Parish Anniversary
of SS. Cyril & Methodius. Voice vote: 5 ayes. Motion passed.
Mayor Reaves announced that Bree Scott, a senior from Lemont High School, had received the 2009
Mayoral Endowment Scholarship to Joliet Junior College.
Mayor Reaves announced that he would meet with a representative from Sen. Durbin's office to
discuss High Speed Rail and possible funding for quiet zone and grade crossing upgrades in addition to
improved rail service.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION -AGENDA ITEMS.
VI. CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Smollen attended the International Institute of Municipal Clerks in Chicago May 19 - 23 as an
Illinois Delegate.
The Clerk also attended the June 4 meeting of the South and West Clerks Association held in Oak
Lawn. The featured speaker was Oak Lawn's Special Event Planner.
The Clerk received notice of a hearing before the ICC concerning Illinois American Water Co.'s
proposed implementation of a qualifying Infrastructure Plan Surcharge Rider at the ICC Building in
Springfield on June 16 at 10:00 a.m. on June 16.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 0-42-09 Ordinance Granting Final Plat Approval for .29 Acre Subdivision at 15
East Logan Street. Motion by Chialdikas, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call:
Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Blatzer absent. Motion passed.
Ordinance 0-43-09 -Ordinance Approving Special use for PUD, Preliminary and Final-Plat
Approval for 7 Acres Located at 1201 McCarthy Road (Covington Knolls Townhomes, Phase
3). Motion by Miklos, seconded by Chialdikas, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Chialdikas,
Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Blatzer absent. Motion passed.
Ordinance 0-44-09 -Ordinance Approving Special use and Related Variations for an
Electronic Message Center Located at 16028 - 127"' Street (Park District and School District
113A). Motion by Stapleton, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said ordinance. Roll call: Chialdikas,
Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Blatzer absent. Motion passed.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution R-34-09 -Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract to Low Bidder for Illinois
Street Water Main Extension, Holmes Street to Grant Street (CDBG). Motion by Miklos,
seconded by Virgilio, to adopt said resolution. Roll call: Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton,
Virgilio; ayes. Blatzer absent. Motion passed.
VII. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
The Village Attorney updated the Board on the on-going litigation between Lamar Advertising and
Cook County related to the billboards along the I-355 Tollway. The Village has intervened as a third party
defendant in the case.
Other pending and threatened litigation will be discussed in Executive Session.
VIII. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
IX. BOARD REPORTS
Miklos Public Safety. Trustee Miklos reported that on June 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the
Police Department will hold a community Open House at the new Police Facility.
X. STAFF REPORTS
Police Chief Shaughnessy reminded residents to be careful in helping to prevent "burglaries" and
"gypsy scams."
Administration Assistant to the Village Administrator George Schafer announced that testing will be held
at Safety Village over the next 2 weeks for management positions for the 2010 Census.
Residents should ca11773-446-1160 to schedule an appointment for testing.
Assistant Village Administrator Ben Wehmeier announced that the Main Street utility
extension and the redecking of the State Street bridge have begun.
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XII. NEW BUSINESS
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Stapleton, seconded by Miklos, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing pending litigation. Roll call: Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Blatzer
absent. Motion passed.
Motion by Stapleton, seconded by Miklos, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing threatened litigation. Roll call: Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Blatzer
absent. Motion passed.
Motion by Sniegowski, seconded by Miklos, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing personnel. Roll call: Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Blatzer absent.
Motion passed.
XIII. ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Motion to approve the Commission appointments (see attached) by Stapleton, seconded by Miklos.
Voice vote: 5 ayes. Blatzer absent. Motion passed.
Motion to accept the Voluntary Separation and Release Agreement for Gary Holmes by Virgilio,
seconded by Stapleton. Roll call: Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Blatzer absent.
Motion passed.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made by Chialdikas, seconded by Sniegowski, to
adjourn the meeting at 9:04 p.m. Voice vote: 5 ayes. Motion passed.
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David Maher (New Appointment)
Tony Armijo (New Appointment)
Kerry Erber
Katherine Murphy
Festival Committee
Dierdre Pawell
John Carling
Heritage Committee
Gregg Vavra
Rodney Homerding
Jay Eriksen
Gary Krueger
Mike Wayne
Environmental Advisory Commission
Rev. Glenn Bergmark
Doreen Dabney
Milton Nichols
Brian Reinke
Historic Preservation Commission
Ken Baldwin
Thomas Flynn
Sue Roy
Greg Schwartz
Liquor Commission
Art Garibay
Police Pension Board
Ed Mansell
Art 8 Culture Commission
Mona Parry
Margaret Crowell
Eric Hawrysz
David Walter
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