LISLE TOWNSHIP

DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2008

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

Assessor John Trowbridge

Trustee Patti Voras

Trustee Vito Modica

Trustee Robert Klaeren

Clerk Richard Tarulis

Present Electronically:

None

Absent: 

Trustee Sam Smith (sick)

Others Present:

Anthony Modica (led the Pledge of Allegiance)

Terry Cherep

2.         Public Comments:  None.

3.            Approval of Minutes:  Motion by Trustee Modica to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2008 Town Board meeting.  Second by Trustee Voras.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.

4.         Public Hearing on 2008 – 09 Budget:  Supervisor Clarke called the public hearing on the 2008 – 2009 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance to order.  There were no public comments.  The Ordinance has been posted for public inspection for over 30 days.  Trustees reviewed the final draft of the budget that was discussed at last month’s meeting.  Supervisor Clarke closed the public hearing. 

5.            Approval of 2008 – 09 Budget:  Motion by Trustee Klaeren to approve the Town Budget and Appropriation Ordinance as presented.  Second by Trustee Voras. 

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Voras, Modica, Klaeren, Clarke

Nays:  None

Absent:  Smith (Motion Passed.)

            Motion by Trustee Klaeren to approve the General Assistance Budget and Appropriation Ordinance as presented.  Second by Trustee Modica. 

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Voras, Modica, Klaeren, Clarke

Nays:  None

Absent:  Smith (Motion Passed.)

6.            Discussion of Referendum for Waste Hauling:  Supervisor Clarke reported that the referendum to authorize the township to license or contract for waste hauling and recycling programs passed by about a 3 – 1 margin.  Mr. Clarke sent a letter to the presidents of the homeowner associations requesting they join a volunteer committee to explore options and make recommendations to the township.  A meeting of the committee will be scheduled during the next few weeks.

7.         Report of Township Supervisor:  Supervisor Clarke met with County Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom about the Ride DuPage Program.  The county is aware that the township has limited funds for the program, and that expenses have been more than revenue.  The county will be receiving additional revenue from the new legislation authorizing a sales tax increase, which should be available for the transportation programs.  Mr. Clarke met with the mayor of Lisle again, and the Village is considering whether to contribute to the program.

8.         Reports of Township Officers:  Assessor Trowbridge – his office has had excessive fax and computer failures recently, and he will have to purchase new equipment soon.  He is looking into new equipment options, and also getting quotes for new copy machines.

            Highway Commissioner Dow reported that the weather has been difficult for his department.  They have used 3 times the normal amount of salt on the roads and are almost out.  No more salt is available except at ridiculous prices.  The remaining salt is being rationed until more can be found.  Only intersections are being salted at this time.

9.         Other Business:  None.

10.       Audit of Expenditures:

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

The following total expenditures in each fund were reviewed:

            Town Fund                               $  32,811.78

            General Assistance Fund    $    7,915.38

            Road & Bridge Fund                $  47,134.49

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

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes:  Voras, Modica, Klaeren, Clarke

Nays:  None

Absent:  Smith (Motion Passed.)

11.       Motion to Adjourn:  Motion to adjourn by Trustee Klaeren, second by Trustee Voras.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.  The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                                      Richard J. Tarulis

                                                                                    Township Clerk

Next regular meeting Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lisle Township office