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O-810-93 11/08/93t VILLAGE OF LEMONT ORDINANCE NO. 810 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS RELATING TO I & M CANAL COMMISSION AND CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION AND FORMALLY CREATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT This 8th day of November , 1993. Published in pamphlet form by authority of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will, and DuPage, Illinois, this 8th day of November ,1993 ITEM VI.C.5 f ORDINANCE 810 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS RELATED TO I & M CANAL COMMISSION AND CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION AND FORMALLY CREATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont, that the Municipal Code of Lemont, 1988 be amended as indicated: SECTION ONE: That a new Chapter 2.53 be added to the Municipal Code as follows: CHAPTER 2.53 LEMONT ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION SECTIONS: 2.53.01 Established. 2.53.02 Purpose of Commission. 2.53.03 Organization. 2.53.04 Appointment and Terms of Office. 2.53.05 Rules of Procedure. 2.53.01 Established. The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont have established the Village of Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission. 2.53.02 Purpose of Commission. The Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission shall serve in an advisory capacity only. The Commission's charge is to review, research, weigh and advise the Village Board and citizens of Lemont on environmental concerns and impact, and make recommendations on such. The Commission shall cooperate with, and provide a channel of communication, with county, state and federal environmental agencies. The Commission shall provide information and education for the entire community on environmental concerns. The Commission shall provide a channel of communication between Village government, private industry and commercial enterprises in the Lemont area. The Commission shall promote environmental awareness as concerns: (not all inclusive) aesthetics, beautification, safety and protection, pollution prevention, waste minimization, recycling, etc. 2.53.03 Organization. The Commission shall consist of seven official members. 2.53.04 Appointment and Terms of Office. A. All official appointments shall be for terms of two years, each of which shall expire on April 30th. To provide a staggered expiration on the Commission, the terms of three existing members shall expire on April 30, 1994, with four members' terms expiring on April 30, 1995. Any member may be appointed to successive terms on the Commission. Vacancies shall be filled by the Mayor with the concurrence of the Board of Trustees, but only for the balance of the term created by the vacancy. B. The Mayor, with the concurrence of the Village Board, shall appoint the chairperson of the Commission. The chairperson's term of appointment shall be one year. Any chairperson may be appointed to successive terms on the Commission. The chairperson's term shall expire on April 30th. C. The Mayor, with the concurrence of the Village Board of Trustees, may for good cause shown remove any member of the Commission. 2.53.05 Rules of Procedure. The Commission shall adopt such by -laws or rules of procedure as it deems advisable for the conduct of its business. The foregoing notwithstanding: Officers. The Commission shall elect a vice- chairperson to serve as acting chairperson during the absence of the appointed chairperson. Meetings. The Commission shall meet as frequently as its rules of procedure shall provide, but not less than once every three months. Records. The Commission shall maintain a record of all its proceedings; such record shall be placed on file with the Village Clerk. Secretary. The Mayor may, with the concurrence of the Board of Trustees, appoint a secretary to the Commission, who need not be a member of the Commission. Expenses. All official members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. Expenses incurred on behalf of the Commission shall, with the prior approval of the corporate authorities, be reimbursed to the person incurring the same. Reports. The Commission shall submit reports of its activities to the Mayor and Board of Trustees as often as it shall deem necessary, but not less than every six months. SECTION TWO: That the following amended Sections of Chapter 2.60 of the Municipal Code (Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Advisory Commission) be adopted: 2.60.030 Organization. The commission shall consist of seven official members. (Ord. 573 § 2, 1987). 2.60.040 Appointment and terms of office. A. All official appointments shall be for terms of two years, each of which shall expire on April 30th. To provide a staggered expiration on the Commission, the terms of three existing members shall expire on April 30, 1994 with four members' terms expiring on April 30, 1995. B. Any member may be appointed to successive terms on the Commission. Vacancies shall be filled by the mayor with the concurrence of the board of trustees, but only for the balance of the term created by the vacancy. C. The Mayor, with the concurrence of the Board of Trustees, may for good cause shown remove any member of the Commission. (Ord. 573 § 3, 1987). D. The Mayor, with the concurrence of the Board of Trustees, shall appoint the chairperson of the Commission. The Chairperson's appointment shall be one year. Any chairperson may be appointed to successive terms on the Commission. The chairperson's term shall expire on April 30th. 2.60.050 Rules of Procedure. The Commission shall adopt such by -laws or rules of procedure as it deems advisable for the conduct of its business. The foregoing notwithstanding: Az Officers. The Commission shall elect a vice- chairperson to serve as acting chairperson during the absence of the appointed chairperson. B. Meetings. The Commission shall meet as frequently as its rules of procedure shall provide, but not less than once every three months. C. Records. The Commission shall maintain a record of all of its proceedings; such record shall be placed on file with the Village Clerk. SECTION THREE: That the following amended Sections of Chapter 2.80 of the Municipal Code (Citizen Advisory Commission) be adopted: 2.80.020 Appointment and term. A. All appointments are for terms of two years, each of which expires on April 30. To provide a staggered expiration on the commission, the terms of three existing members shall expire on April 30, 1994, with four members' terms expiring on April 30, 1995. B. Any member may be appointed to successive terms on the Commission. Vacancies shall be filled by the Mayor with the concurrence of the Board of Trustees, but only for the balance of the term created by the vacancy. D. The Mayor, with the concurrence of the Board of Trustees, may for good cause shown, remove any member of the Commission. (Ord.622 § 3, 1989). 2.080.040 Vice - chairperson and secretary offices. A. Created. The Commission shall select among its members a vice - chairperson and a secretary of the Citizen Advisory Commission. B. Duties. The vice- chairperson shall serve as acting chairperson during the absence of the appointed chairperson. The secretary of the Citizen Advisory Commission shall attend all meetings of said Commission and keep a record of all proceedings in a book to be provided for that purpose. He /she shall preserve and file in his /her office all petitions, resolutions, papers and documents presented to or acted upon by said. Commission. He /she shall mail and post all estimates and notices which are required by law to be mailed or posted by the Citizen Advisory Commission and shall prepare all reports made by said Commission to the Village Board and shall do and perform all other acts and duties required by law and by the Citizen Advisory Commission. (Ord. 622 § 4, 1989) 2.80.050 Meetings. A. Regular Meetings. The Citizen Advisory Commission shall hold its regular meetings in the Village Hall on the second Wednesday of every month. B. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Citizen Advisory Commission may be called by the chairperson or any two other members of the Citizen Advisory Commission, as provided by law. C. Minutes of Meetings. The minutes of any regular or special meeting of the Citizen Advisory Commission shall be prepared by the secretary and a copy of said minutes shall be given to all members in advance of the meeting when said minutes are to be approved. (Ord. 622 § 5, 1989) D. Records. The Commission shall maintain a record of all its proceedings and such records shall be placed on file with the Village Clerk. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL AND DU PAGE, ILLINOIS, on this 8th day of November , 1993. Barbara Buschman Alice Chin Keith Latz William Margalus Rick Rimbo Ralph Schobert AYES NAYS PASSED ABSENT t/ V v HARLENE M. S OLLEN, Village Clerk Approved by me this 8th day of November , 1993. CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Village Clerk AAORD\COMMIS