Village of Lindenhurst Board Meeting Minutes 07.09.07

CALL TO ORDER: Trustee Zerba moved to nominate Trustee Messmer as Mayor Pro Temp for the meeting, seconded by Trustee Marturano. Mayor Pro Temp Messmer called the Regular Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Roll call showed those present were Trustees: Marturano, Messmer, Wayne and Zerba. Also in attendance were: Treasurer Art Neubauer, Village Engineer Wes Welsh, Attorney Chris Morozin, Clerk Patty Chybowski. Mayor Lahr and Trustee Metzelaar were absent due to vacation. Trustee Dunham was absent due to a business obligation.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of June 25, 2007 were presented to the Board for approval. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Trustee Marturano and was seconded by Trustee Wayne.

Trustee Marturano noted on page 3, first paragraph, the words “to request” should be added. Discussion ensued.

With the above noted change, the minutes were approved.

All were in favor.
Ayes-4
Nays-0

TREASURER’S REPORT: Art Neubauer presented the June Treasuer’s report, stating the bank balances for all accounts on May 30 were $10,066,704.52; Receipts $1,220,723.21; Expenses $742,733.63. The bank balances for all accounts on June 28 was $10,544,694.10

MOTION: A motion to accept the June Treasurer’s Report was made by Trustee Wayne, seconded by Trustee Zerba.

JULY BILLS PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT: Trustee Wayne moved to pay the July bills in the amount of $1,068,821.29. Seconded by Trustee Marturano

COMMUNICATIONS, COMMITTEE BOARD & STAFF REPORTS: Special Presentation of portraits: Little Miss, Junior Miss and Miss Lindenhurst. Miss Lindenhurst gave an overview of activities the queens have been involved with in the community. Trustees Messmer and Wayne commented that the queens have represented Lindenhurst very well.

Environmental Activity and Education Commission: Trustee Zerba stated the Environmental Activity and Education Commission would be meeting on Wednesday, June 27, at the Village Hall at 6:00 pm. The agenda includes preparation for Lindenfest in August and Daffodil Day in the fall. Trustee Zerba attended the Lake County Forest Preserve Hastings Lake grand opening on June 15, as well as the Raven Glen opening. She indicated both forest preserves have many amenities to be enjoyed by residents.

OLD BUSINESS: A. ADDING AN ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITY AND EDUCATION COMMISSION

Trustee Zerba shared that the initial ordinance for the Environmental Commission established a 5-member commission. Today there are more people interested in actively serving as members.

MOTION: Trustee Zerba moved to increase the number of members of the Environmental Commission from five to six, seconded by Trustee Marturano.

NEW BUSINESS: A. DISCUSSION: Proposed Joint Venture (L.P.D.) Bike & Pedestrian Path Master

Administrator Stevens communicated there has been long term interest by the Park District, Lake Villa, Friends of the Library, and other areas of the surrounding community, to develop a pedestrian and bike path for the area. This project was a low priority in the past due to the cost of retaining a planner, as well as money for funding. In 2000, the idea was revisited and the Park District put together a formal proposal for a private contractor, Bonestroo, to do a plan. Bonestroo’s proposal is $19,100 and the Park District is proposing splitting this cost with the Village. Since the full Board is not present, this topic will be discussed only.

Trustee Zerba inquired as to how the Village would afford implementing the proposal. Administrator Stevens stated funds would come from the public facility infrastructure fund. There is $358,704 in this fund; the Village has pledged to pay approximately $142,000 on debt service on the building loan. Administrator Stevens stated that as long as homes are being built, the Village receives approximately $3,000-$4,000 per residential unit. Trustee Zerba clarified we are discussing the Village spending under $10,000 in total for the plan. Further, Trustee Zerba stated a bike path system in Lindenhurst has been a goal for a long time and that if the money is available, interconnecting paths would be wonderful for residents.

Trustee Wayne concurred, stating there is a growing percentage of folks that would like to be able to ride bikes more and drive less and that, with Village Green on the horizon, this makes sense. Trustee Marturano expressed that it would be a good idea for Lindenhurst and that partnering with the Park District and other taxing bodies could make this possible. It was noted that residents have communicated, both through the Park District survey and at Village Board meetings, their desire to have a bike path system. Trustee Wayne commented he would like the Village Board to have a voice in the planning stages of this project.

It was decided to put this topic on the next Regular Meeting of the Village Board for discussion with full Board.

Engineer Welsh stated that Lindenhurst takes on an annual crack sealing project for the roads. Two bids were received for the 2007 program: Freehill Asphalt, Inc. $1.25/pound; and Behm Pavement Maintenance, Inc., $1.40/pound. Based on the low bid of $1.25/pound, and positive reference checks, Engineer Welsh recommended the contract be awarded to Freehill Asphalt, Inc.

Trustee Wayne made a motion to approve, seconded by Trustee Marturano. Discussion included a comment by Engineer Welsh that we used 25,000 pounds of asphalt in 2006.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Kim Dodd, 493 Waterford Drive stated paving work the Village contracted for near her home is not satisfactory. Administrator Stevens stated that the work was reviewed by individuals from the industry and from the Village and the consensus was that quality standards have been met and the pavement does not warrant replacement. It was confirmed that if there is deterioration in the future, the Village would be responsible for replacement/repair.

Kirsten Tseu, 472 Forest View commented on the impact the paving project near her home is having with school buses and schedules. Engineer Welsh stated there will be delays when working on a public street, but they should be minor. Welsh continued that the next phase of the operation, the grinding phase, will begin soon and may cause further delays.

Carl Norlin, 523 Hillcrest Lane stated that Lindenfest is next month and will be held from August 9-12.

MOTION: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Trustee Wayne, seconded by Trustee Marturano. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.