LISLE TOWNSHIP

<駌>DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS</駌>

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 2009

CALL TO ORDER:  The Regular Meeting of the Board of Town Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Clarke at 7:30 p.m., at the Lisle Township office, 4711 Indiana Avenue, Lisle, IL.

1.         Roll Call:

            Physically Present:

Supervisor Charles Clarke

Highway Commissioner Michael Dow

Trustee Patti Voras

Trustee Vito Modica

Trustee Robert Klaeren

Trustee Michael Tams

Clerk Richard Tarulis

Present Electronically:

None

Absent: 

Assessor John Trowbridge

Others Present:

Jim Vondran

Frank Pantaleo

            Virginia Wisdom

            Norbert Hessefort

2.         Public Comments:  Highway Commissioner Dow gave his report at this time.  He handed out and discussed a letter from the County Engineer describing the Township’s authority to place traffic signs.  Mr. Dow also noted that the problem with the Yackle’s drainage has been resolved, and Trustee Tams added that Mr. Yackle had called him and said he was happy with the resolution.  Mr. Dow needs to leave the meeting early tonight because there is a heavy snow and his crews are scheduled to begin plowing at 2 a.m.

3.         Approval of Minutes:  Motion by Trustee Tams to approve the minutes of the November 11, 2009 Town Board meeting.  Second by Trustee Klaeren.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.

4.         Approval of Tax Levy for Road District:  Highway Commissioner Dow reviewed the proposed Tax Levy Ordinance, which includes six different funds.  He explained that he is required to levy at a 5% increase in order to qualify for Motor Fuel Tax funds, but that the County will cut the levy to the maximum allowed under the tax cap.  There were no questions. 

Motion by Trustee Voras to approve the Tax Levy Ordinance for the Road District.  Second by Trustee Modica.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Voras, Modica, Klaeren, Tams, Clarke

Nays:  None

Absent:  None (Motion Passed.)

5          Food Pantry Holiday Program Update:  Mr. Jim Vondran gave an update on the various programs.  The Thanksgiving meals were a success for many families.  There are 95 families signed up for Christmas, but only 67 sponsors so far.  He is still taking sponsors up until the last minute or until every family is covered.  The Shop with the Sheriff program has been taking kids shopping for presents.  The Friends of Lisle Township have received approx. $1,900 in donations, and expects another $3,000 from Eckridge Foods.

6.         Report of Township Supervisor:  Supervisor Clarke asked Trustee Modica to give an update on the foundation.  Mr. Modica and Trustee Voras reviewed the Memorandum of Agreement from Mike Skarr, President of the Friends of Lisle Township, and met with Township attorney Len Monson.  Mr. Monson prepared a letter and now the Trustees are doing a line-by-line review of the Agreement.  Supervisor Clarke questioned hiring the attorney for the review.  Mr. Modica said he believed the Board authorized the attorney review.  The draft and comments will be sent to the Town Board when the review is complete. 

            Supervisor Clarke noted that the Village of Lisle is considering a TIF District for the Navistar relocation to a former Lucent building on Warrenville Road.

7.         Reports of Township Officers:  Assessor Trowbridge is out of town. 

Highway Commissioner Dow made his report at the beginning of the meeting.

8.         Other Business:  Trustee Tams noted that the Better Government Association of Chicago had published an investigation of Cook County townships, which was not very flattering.  Mr. Tams discussed the posting of DuPage County documents online, and offered to take the lead on getting more Township documents online.  Trustee Klaeren reported that he is on the Board of the Community Career Center as the Township representative.  Trustee Modica discussed his opinion that the Township should allow all residents to address all Township issues at our Board meetings, including Road District issues.

9.         Audit of Expenditures:

            Motion by Trustee Modica to audit expenditures.  Second by Trustee Tams.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed. 

The following total expenditures in each fund were reviewed:

            Town Fund                               $  37,983.84

            General Assistance Fund           $    6,525.32

            Road & Bridge Fund                $  89,726.02

Motion by Trustee Tams to approve the audit of the expenditures.  Second by Trustee Voras.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Voras, Modica, Klaeren, Tams, Clarke

Nays:  None

Absent:  None (Motion Passed.)

10.       Motion to Adjourn:  Motion to adjourn by Trustee Klaeren, second by Trustee Voras.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.  The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                                    Richard J. Tarulis

                                                                                    Township Clerk

**  Next regular meeting Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at the Lisle Township office **