LISLE TOWNSHIP

DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 13, 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

Jim Healy

2.    Public Comments:  Supervisor Clarke asked Jim Healy to give an update on the Liheap Program.  Mr. Healy reported that the program funding has increased, since more applications are being approved.  Jim and Laura are processing about 10% more applications this year than last year so far.  The applicants must meet eligibility criteria, including limited income.  The Sun newspapers carried a nice story about a Lisle Township resident who is a single mother and also a foster parent who receives Liheap and other general assistance from the Township.  Mr. Healy said she is a long-time client.

3.    Approval of Minutes:  Motion by Trustee Klaeren to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2009 Town Board meeting.  Second by Trustee Voras.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.

4.    Bid Opening for Sale of Highway Department Surplus Equipment:  Highway Commissioner Dow noted that the electors at the annual town meeting authorized the sale of surplus equipment, and legal notice of the sale was published in the newspaper 3 times.  Clerk Tarulis opened sealed bids and read them aloud as follows:

            Equipment          Name of Bidder        Amount

1999 International 6x4 truck   John Quinn       $ 13,251.00

with dump body and 11’ plow

1994 GMC Sierra 1-ton truck    John Quinn          5,850.00

w/dump body, 9’ plow, tail.    NAR Towing          5,250.00

Spreader  

1991 International flatbed     NAR Towing            525.00

trailer                        John Quinn            862.00

                               Dave Stumpenhorst     500.00

Ingersoll Rand compaction      John Quinn            328.00

plate                          Dave Stumpenhorst     419.00

Trailer, 2 axle, yellow        John Quinn            289.00

                               NAR Towing            350.00

Trailer, 2 axle, orange        John Quinn            651.00

                               NAR Towing            500.00

                               James Swanson         400.00

5.    Approval of Clarke Mosquito Control Contract:  Supervisor Clarke (no relation to Clarke Mosquito company) noted that historically we enter into a 3 year contract with annual cost of living increases.  Several years ago the contract was bid out, and Clarke was the best bid.  Under this proposed contract, the first year will cost $47,586.  Trustee Smith noted that there is a typo on page 3 of the proposal.  Motion by Trustee Modica to approve the contract with the typo corrected.  Second by Trustee Smith. 

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Smith, Voras, Modica, Klaeren, Clarke

Nays:  None

Absent:  None (Motion Passed.)

6.    Discussion of Gypsy Moth Infestation:  Supervisor Clarke reported that the township is getting telephone calls about several areas with significant gypsy moths.  The Village of Woodridge is spraying neighborhoods adjacent to the unincorporated areas, and asked the township for assistance in spraying a 4-block area.  The cost will be minimal so Supervisor Clarke agreed, in the spirit of intergovernmental cooperation.  He noted that the City of Naperville and Naperville Park District are also spraying along parts of the DuPage River. 

7.    Report of Township Supervisor:  Supervisor Clarke reported that Friends of Lisle Township had a meeting last week.  They have opened a bank account and are collecting funds to assist the food pantry.  Trustee Voras asked about the board and by-laws of the Foundation.  She suggested that the Town Board have a representative on the Foundation Board.  Supervisor Clarke disagreed. 

Motion by Trustee Modica to ask the Township Attorney to attend the next meeting to give advice on the Foundation.  Second by Trustee Smith.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Smith, Voras, Modica, Klaeren

Nays:  Clarke

Absent:  None (Motion Passed.)

Supervisor Clarke thanked everyone who attended and helped at the food drive last Saturday.  Mr. Vondran estimated that we received about the same amount of food as last year.  After sorting and boxing all the food, there were over three pallets full.  

8.   Reports of Township Officers:  Highway Commissioner Dow reported that he is getting the electric power for his office and garage disconnected from the Assessor’s building.  The connection has been unreliable for many years.  A new wire and meter will be installed.  His department will be replacing broken curbs and repaving the township parking lot next month.  There may be limited parking on several days.  He also plans on painting the new building next month

     Assessor Trowbridge reported that new stormwater drains have been installed along the south side of his building, and a new drain has been installed at the lower level door, but the basement was still slightly wet after the last rain.  The carpeting and some drywall have been removed. 

9.   Other Business:  Trustee Voras noted that a postcard she received in the mail about the postal food drive said that all donations were being given to Loaves and Fishes in Naperville.  She thought this was incorrect because the Lisle Post Office donated their collections to our food pantry.  It was pointed out that her mailing address is in Naperville, and that that post office did donate to Loaves and Fishes, so it was correct.

Supervisor Clarke presented a boxed ceremonial American flag to Trustee Smith as a thank you for his years of service.  This is his last meeting as a Trustee.  Mr. Smith thanked the Board and other officials, and said it has been a fast 8 years, and he wished everyone at the township continued success.

10.  Audit of Expenditures:

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

The following total expenditures in each fund were reviewed:

            Town Fund                  $  77,590.49

            General Assistance Fund    $  10,670.15

            Road & Bridge Fund         $  69,497.97

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.)

11.       Motion to Adjourn:  Motion to adjourn by Trustee Voras, second by Trustee Modica.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.  The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

                    Respectfully Submitted,

                    Richard J. Tarulis

                    Township Clerk

**  Next regular meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at the Lisle Township office **