LISLE TOWNSHIP
DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 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
Assessor John Trowbridge
Trustee Sam Smith
Trustee Patti Voras
Trustee Vito Modica
Trustee Robert Klaeren
Clerk Richard Tarulis
Present Electronically:
None
Absent:
None
Others Present:
Mike Tams
Joy Dooley
Susan Peterson
Tom Zakosek
Gene Parker
Jim Healy
Jim Vondran
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Approval of
Minutes: Motion by Trustee Klaeren to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2008 Town Board meeting.
Second by Trustee Smith. Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.
4. Approval of Contract for Refuse and
Recycling: Supervisor Clarke reported that the Refuse Committee met on January 5 and reviewed the draft contract with
Allied Waste. Several revisions were made and the committee recommends the Town Board approve the final
version. An Ordinance to approve the licensing of waste haulers, and prohibit non-licensed haulers from operating in the
Township, has been prepared by Township Attorney Monson. Trustee Klaeren discussed notices to homeowners, letters to the
homeowner associations, and the brochure to be prepared by Allied Waste.
Motion by Trustee Smith to approve Ordinance
2008-4, An Ordinance Granting an Exclusive Solid Waste, Yard Waste and Recycling Franchise in the Unincorporated Areas of Lisle
Township. Second by Trustee Modica.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Smith, Voras, Modica, Klaeren, Clarke
Nays: None
Absent: None (Motion Passed.)
Motion by Trustee Klaeren to approve a contract
with Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, to provide refuse, yard waste and recycling services in the unincorporated areas of the
Township. Second by Trustee Voras.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Smith, Voras, Modica, Klaeren, Clarke
Nays: None
Absent: None (Motion Passed.)
5. Presentation by Susan Peterson and Joy
Maguire-Dooley: Ms. Peterson thanked the Board for the opportunity to describe her duties and recent
workload. She is the Director of Youth Services, and is often the face of Lisle Township. She works with
the Job Club on Monday mornings helping with resume preparation. Ms. Peterson has helped prepare over 5,000 resumes over the
years. She coordinates the Yellow Brick Road directory, works on the Family Violence Coordinating Council of the
18th Circuit Court in Wheaton, works with the SNOW program for early youth guidance, works with the peer mentor programs at the
schools, including after-school programs, and works at Naperville North High School at least weekly counseling students, Ms.
Peterson is a Certified Teacher and Addiction Counselor.
Ms. Joy Dooley has a Masters of Education
degree in Family Systems, and is a Certified Loss and Grief Counselor. She works with the TRIAD program for seniors, and runs
the Senior Services department of the Township. She was a founder of the Job Club 18 years ago, and regularly works with club
members at the Community Career Center. Ms. Dooley is on a weekly talk radio show called Job Talk, Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00
p.m.
6. Report of Township Supervisor:
Supervisor Clarke thanked all officials for contributions to the food pantry during the holidays, and asked Mr. Vondran to give an update on the
food pantry. Mr. Vondran reminded the Board that the fool pantry is now limited to Township residents because the usage was so
high. The Holiday Program began in mid-September, working with Toys for Tots. He worked with the Kiwanis
Club for Thanksgiving meals and a Christmas party. The Naperville Jaycees provided holiday food for approximately 150
people. Requests for Christmas presents were up this year, with gifts provided to 115 families with approximately 450
people. All gift recipients are Lisle Township residents. Twenty organizations did food drives and/or
provided gifts, including schools, churches and clubs.
Mr. Clarke reported that the Board of Directors
of the Friends of Lisle Township have met and are working on guidelines and goals for fundraising and charitable giving.
7. Reports of Township Officers:
Assessor Trowbridge reported that the furnace in his building has been repaired and is working again. The foundation has
another crack in it.
Highway Commissioner Dow reported that the
freezer in his garage is full with food pantry supplies. His drivers have been working extended hours doing snow
plowing. He is over budget on overtime salaries already. They have been doing a great
job. The Road District is down to 1800 tons of salt remaining, and they are mixing it with sand to make it
stretch.
8. Other Business: None.
9. Audit of Expenditures:
Motion by Trustee Smith 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
$ 34,246.38
General Assistance
Fund $ 4,841.34
Road & Bridge
Fund
$ 56,538.76
Motion by Trustee Smith to approve the audit of the expenditures. Second by Trustee Modica.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Smith, Voras, Modica, Klaeren, Clarke
Nays: None
Absent: None (Motion Passed.)
10. Motion to Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by Trustee
Modica, second by Trustee Voras. Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:50
p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard J. Tarulis
Township Clerk
Next regular meeting Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lisle Township office
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