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.