LISLE TOWNSHIP

DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 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 Vito Modica

Trustee Michael Tams

Clerk Richard Tarulis

Present Electronically:

Trustee Patti Voras

Absent:  

Trustee Robert Klaeren

Others Present:

Jim Vondran

Donna Schreiber

Frank Pantaleo

Bill Edson

Jim Swanson

Mark Granato

Tom O’Shaughnessy

John Quinn

2.         Public Comments:  None.

3.         Approval of Minutes:  Motion by Trustee Tams to approve the minutes of the July 8, 2009 Town Board meeting.  Second by Trustee Voras.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.

4.         Discussion of Employee Health Insurance:  Supervisor Clarke discussed alternative quotes for health insurance renewal.  The first alternative is 6% less of an increase than renewal of the current plan.  The only changes for employees would be increased deductibles and office visit co-pays.  The township employees are generally paid less than private company employees, and benefits are an important part of their compensation.  Trustee Modica noted that the Town Board does not set salaries, and must watch out for all taxpayers.  Mr. Modica felt the township has very rich benefits, and noted that when he was employed by the County he paid more for insurance when he retired in 2003 than the township employees pay now.  Highway Commissioner Dow noted that the township cannot pay the same salaries as the County Highway Department, and said he is concerned with union organizing if the benefits become too expensive for employees.  Assessor Trowbridge noted that our policy in prior years has been to increase insurance and other benefits before salaries.  Trustee Voras questioned the employees share of the premium payments. 

            After further discussion, motion by Supervisor Clarke to accept alternate number 1 (HMO H12/PPO 42323).  Second by Trustee Voras.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Voras, Modica, Tams, Clarke

Nays:  None

Absent:  Klaeren (Motion Passed.)

5.         Approval of the Annual Audit for FY 2008-2009:  Supervisor Clarke noted that the audit was handed out at last month’s meeting, and asked for any comments.  Trustee Tams questioned the non-GAAP comments.  Clerk Tarulis described GASB 134 and that it does not apply to governmental entities.  Motion by Trustee Tams to approve the audit.  Second by Trustee Modica. 

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Voras, Modica, Tams, Clarke

Nays:  None

Absent:  Klaeren (Motion Passed.)

6.         Report of Township Supervisor:  Supervisor Clarke reported that the County backup computer tapes were found dumped around the lower level of the Assessor’s building after work was done.  A cabinet that the tapes were in was nearly destroyed, with the door removed and shelves missing.  Mr. Vondran also noted that food boxes were moved off pallets and placed on the floor.  Assessor Trowbridge said he was advised that when the flooring was worked on, the cabinet that the tapes were in fell apart when the workers tried to move it.  Supervisor Clarke will follow up with the contractor to find out what happened, and make sure it doesn’t happen again.  All programs are running smoothly at this time.

            Mr. Clarke has resigned from the Friends of Lisle Township Board, in order to avoid any conflict or concern with the Foundation and Township relationship.

7.         Reports of Township Officers:  Highway Commissioner Dow reported that his department completed the parking lot work, with new curbs, pavement and striping.  Everyone commented that the parking lot looked great.

            Assessor Trowbridge invited all officials to visit his offices to inspect the condition of the building. 

8.         Other Business:  Clerk Tarulis requested that the Town Board discuss a policy for attending meetings by telephone.  Supervisor Clarke asked Mr. Tarulis to provide a proposed policy.   

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                           $102,786.32

            General Assistance Fund        $  10,883.21

            Road & Bridge Fund              $141,469.86

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

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Voras, Modica, Tams, Clarke

Nays:  None

Absent:  Klaeren (Motion Passed.)

10.       Motion to Adjourn:  Motion to adjourn by Trustee Tams, second by Trustee Voras.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.  The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                                    Richard J. Tarulis

                                                                                    Township Clerk

**  Next regular meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at the Lisle Township office **