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VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD |
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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lahr called the Regular Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Roll call showed those present were: Mayor Lahr, Trustees: Dunham, Marturano, Messmer, Metzelaar, and Wayne. Also in attendance were: Administrator Stevens, Attorney Phillips, Police Chief McKeever, Engineer Welsh, Treasurer Art Neubauer and Clerk Patty Chybowski. Trustee Zerba was absent due to vacation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of July 23, 2007 were presented to the Board for approval. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Trustee Messmer, seconded by Trustee Dunham. Mayor Lahr clarified the correct spelling of the Fettinger name on page 7; Trustee Metzelaar stated that on page 2 under “Old Business,” that Trustee Zerba’s comment, stating the full board should be present before making a fiscal decision, was made at the Board meeting of July 9. With the above noted changes, the minutes were approved.
All were in favor. TREASURER’S REPORT: Art Neubauer presented the July Treasurer’s report, stating the bank balances for all accounts on June 28 were $10,544,694.10; Receipts $745,430.36; Expenses $1,069,360.91. The bank balances for all accounts on July 30 was $10,220,763.55. MOTION: A motion to accept the July Treasurer’s Report was made by Trustee Wayne, seconded by Trustee Marturano.
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ROLL CALL Mayor Lahr stated the motion carried. AUGUST BILLS PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT: Trustee Wayne moved to pay the August bills in the amount of $1,011,304.45, seconded by Trustee Metzelaar.
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ROLL CALL Mayor Lahr stated the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS, COMMITTEE BOARD & STAFF REPORTS: Trustee Marturano stated that the Fire Protection District met two weeks ago. Marturano introduced Greg Phillips of the Fire Protection District. Mr. Phillips relayed the status of the progress being made in building the fire station, stating that the project was coming along quickly and may be done prior to the previously estimated completion date of January, 2008. Police Chief McKeever reported that Lindenfest was successful, with four days of entertainment for folks of all ages, and only one minor juvenile arrest. Administrator Stevens added that Lindenhurst is fortunate to have a very proactive police department, which helps in minimizing incidents. Mayor Lahr commented that the Public Works Department also did a great job at Lindenfest. Mayor Lahr stated that, although committee appointments were to take place this evening, they would be tabled until the next meeting when all trustees should be present.
OLD BUSINESS: Jeff Fellers, 836 Wedgewood Court, representing Wedgewood Subdivision, conveyed that the homeowners decided on a single fence style and color. Trustee Wayne commented that the Village really appreciates the fact that one style and color was decided upon by the homeowners, adding that sometimes the importance of a request for uniformity is more evident in the future. Attorney Phillips stated it was a pleasure working with Mr. Fellers and that he was very timely in obtaining the votes needed to change the covenants. Ordinance # 07-8-1644 MOTION: A motion was made by Trustee Wayne, seconded by Trustee Dunham, to amend the Declarations, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Wedgewood Subdivision.
THE ROLL CALL VOTE WAS: Attorney Phillips stated that Mr. Fellers will sign off on the change, have it recorded with the Clerk of Courts, and send a copy to the Village for the file. B. Ordinance: Approving a Model for Construction of Facilities on Public Rights-of-Way Ordinance # 07-8-1645 Administrator Stevens summarized that this ordinance would allow the Village a greater degree of control over activity conducted in the right-of-way. Attorney Phillips referenced a redlined copy of one page of the ordinance in the Board members’ packets defining application fees. Discussion took place regarding how often fees get reviewed, as well as how the parameters of the ordinance are communicated to contractors in order to avoid misunderstandings. MOTION: A motion was made by Trustee Dunham, seconded by Trustee Metzelaar, to approve a model for construction of facilities on public rights-of-way.
THE ROLL CALL VOTE WAS: Mayor Lahr stated the motion carried.
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BUSINESS Engineer Welsh received and reviewed 4 sealed bids, with Campanella & Sons, Inc. of Wadsworth, Illinois being the apparent low bidder at $240,816.75. Once all bids were reviewed and mathematics checked, it was confirmed that Campanella was the low bidder. Campanella is known to the Village because of prior work done and have proven to be a capable and competent contractor. Engineer Welsh recommended that the Sprucewood Lane improvement project be awarded to Campanella & Sons., Inc. of Wadsworth, Illinois. Welsh noted that the bid amount is actually higher than the amount budgeted for the project by approximately $9,000; however, the project was awarded a community development block grant in the amount of $75,000; therefore, the project will be approximately $66,000 under budget. Welsh added that, subject to the award being made at the Board meeting, the contract has been written to be completed this fall. MOTION: A motion to accept the bid was made by Trustee Marturano, seconded by Trustee Wayne.
THE ROLL CALL VOTE WAS: Mayor Lahr stated the motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion to move to Executive Session was made by Trustee Wayne and was seconded by Trustee Messmer. No action is anticipated.
THE ROLL CALL VOTE WAS: Mayor Lahr stated the motion carried and the Board moved into Executive Session at 7:22 pm. RE-CONVENE: The Regular Meeting re-convened at 7:55 MOTION: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Trustee Wayne, seconded by Trustee Messmer. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. |
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