VB Minutes 7-26-10MINUTES
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
July 26, 2010
The regular meeting of the Lemont Village Board was held on Monday, June 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.,
President Brian Reaves presiding. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio;
present.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Blatzer seconded by Stapleton, to approve the following items on the consent agenda by
omnibus vote:
A. Minutes
B. Approval of Disbursements
C. Ordinance 0-48-10 -Ordinance Amending Lemont Municipal Code Chapter 5.04:
Alcoholic Beverages.
Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed.
lV. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. A Certificate of Merit was presented to LEMA volunteer, Jim Boyer, for his assistance with
the Quarryman Challenge.
B. Amanda Luevano, the local editor of an on-line news site, Patch.com, presented information
on this new service.
C. Motion by Chialdikas, seconded by Miklos, to approve a Proclamation for the 50`''
Anniversary of Knights of Columbus Joliet Assembly #204.
D. The Oath of Ofi•ice was administered by Clerk Smollen to Brian Ciszczon, Deputy
Coordinator of the Lemont Emergency Management Agency.
E. Motion by Sniegowski, seconded by Blatzer, to Open a Public Hearing on the Appropriation
Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2010. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed.
There being no public. comment, a Motion was made by Sniegowski, seconded by Miklos
to close the Public Hearing. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed.
F. Motion by Miklos, seconded by Stapleton, to open a Public Hearing on Amendments to the
Annexation Agreement for Heritage Park Condominiums. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion
passed. There being no public comment, a Motion was made by Stapleton, seconded by
Sniegowski, to close the Public Hearing. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION -AGENDA ITEMS
V. CLERK'S REPORT
Clerk Smollen attended the Illinois Municipal Clerks Summer Seminar on July 15 and 16 in
Effingham. Clerk Smollen and Trustee Chialdikas, attended the ribbon cutting for the new Firestone store
on 127"' Street on July 23.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 0-49-10 -Ordinance Appropriating Funds for all Corporate Purposes for the
Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2010 and Ending April 30, 2011. Motion by Miklos, seconded by
Virgilio, to adopt said Ordinance. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton,
Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed.
Ordinance 0-50-10 -Removed from Agenda Prior to the Meeting.
Ordinance 0-51-10 -Ordinance Creating the Lemont Downtown Facade, Sign and Site
Improvement Grant Program. Motion by Chialdikas, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said
Ordinance. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton; Virgilio; ayes. Motion
passed.
Ordinance 0-52-10 -Ordinance Amending Lemont Municipal Code, Chapter 15.12: Plumbing
Code. (Grease Trap Ordinance). Motion by Chialdikas, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said
Ordinance. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion
passed.
Ordinance 0-53-10 -Ordinance Amending Lemont Municipal Code, Chapter 15.02: Permit
Fees. Motion by Miklos, seconded by Sniegowski, to adopt said Ordinance. Roll call: Blatzer,
Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution R-46-10 -Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract for 1Vletra Lot Resurfacing
Project. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Virgilio, to adopt said Resolution. Roll call: Blatzer,
Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed.
Resolution R-47-10 -Resolution Authorizing Change Order #1 for. Metra Lot Resurfacing
Project. Motion by Blatzer, seconded by Miklos, to adopt said Resolution. Roll call: Blatzer,
Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski, Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed.
Resolution R-48-10 -Resolution Approving Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation
-Phase III -McCarthy Road Sidewalk: Woodcrest Lane to Walker Road. Motion by Blatzer,
seconded by Miklos, to adopt said Resolution. Roll call: Blatzer, Chialdikas, Miklos, Sniegowski,
Stapleton, Virgilio; ayes. Motion passed.
VI. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
VII. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Ben Wehmeier reported-that Cook County is seeking a disaster declaration for extensive flooding
from the July 24 rain event. Residents may report any flood-related damage to the Village via email at
damagei_equest(a~lemont.il.us.
VIII. BOARD REPORTS
Virgilio Downtown Development. The I & M Canal Corridor Association will hold a public
meeting to receive input on a corridor management plan at the Lemont Village Hall on
Wednesday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m. and at the Ottawa Village Hall on Thursday, August 5.
IX. STAFF REPORTS
Public Works Ralph Pukula cautioned residents not to enter any flooded water retention ponds or
other standing water, due to the potential of injury from live wires or other
dangerous objects.
Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy announced that the annual Kops N Kidz Day will be
Saturday, August 7 at Centennial Park, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Reaves reported that the request of Leibling Brothers to hold a circus in the Jewel Plaza on
August 7 & 8 may be denied due to short notice and lack of documentation.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 7:45 p.m. Voice vote: 6 ayes. Motion passed.