LISLE TOWNSHIP

DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 12, 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 Sam Smith

Trustee Patti Voras

Trustee Vito Modica

Trustee Robert Klaeren

Clerk Richard Tarulis

Present Electronically:

None

Absent: 

None

Others Present:

Eva McKendrick, Lisle Sun

Doug Higgins

2.         Public Comments:  None.

3.            Approval of Minutes:  Motion by Trustee Modica to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2008 Town Board meeting.  Second by Trustee Voras.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.

4.         Public Hearing on 2008 – 09 Budget for Road District:  Supervisor Clarke called the public hearing on the 2008 – 2009 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Road District to order.  Trustee Voras had questions regarding the payment for the new Highway Department building.  Mr. Dow said the building was paid for in last year’s budget.  He is buying a new 6-wheel truck and a flat-bed truck.  Trustee Klaeren had questions regarding personnel.  Mr. Dow said some salary is paid from the administration line in the budget, and some from the labor line, and promised to send a job description for an employee to Mr. Klaeren.  The Ordinance has been posted for public inspection for over 30 days.  Supervisor Clarke closed the public hearing. 

5.            Approval of 2008 – 09 Budget for Road District:  Motion by Trustee Smith to approve the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Road District as presented.  Second by Trustee Modica. 

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes: Smith, Voras, Modica, Klaeren, Clarke

Nays:  None

Absent:  None (Motion Passed.)

6.            Approval of Agenda for Annual Town Meeting:  Motion by Trustee Klaeren to approve the agenda for the annual town meeting as presented.  Second by Trustee Smith.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.

7.            Approval of Monthly Meeting Schedule for 2008 – 2009 Fiscal Year:   Motion by Trustee Klaeren to approve the monthly meeting schedule as presented.  Second by Trustee Smith.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.

8.            Discussion of Referendum for Waste Hauling:  Supervisor Clarke reported that he met with the homeowner associations from the unincorporated areas, and also the village/city of Lisle, Downers Grove, Darien and Naperville.  Lisle and Downers Grove still have a sticker program.  Lisle has a no-strike clause in their contract.  The next meeting of the citizens’ committee for waste hauling and recycling is Saturday, March 22, at 9 a.m. at the Township office.  Trustee Modica suggested that apartment buildings and condos not be included in the contract, it should be limited to single-family, curbside pickup only.  Supervisor Clarke said we will be seeking Requests For Proposal, not bids.  We will be looking for a 3-year contract.  Hopefully, the RFP will be ready by about May.

9.         Report of Township Supervisor:  Supervisor Clarke advised that Bill Paredes has given notice he is resigning to join the Air Force.  There will be a going-away party tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Naperville Country Club.  Jim Vondren will replace Bill.  Mr. Clarke handed out a food pantry report that shows the program has continued heavy usage, and an annual report from Clarke Mosquito Control Company. West Nile Virus infections are down substantially.

10.       Reports of Township Officers:  Assessor Trowbridge is still looking into new equipment options, and also getting quotes for new copy machines.  His building roof leaked but was repaired. 

            Highway Commissioner Dow reported that the Downers Grove Township Road District employee union contract was approved.  There is no insurance payment by employees, additional pension benefits, and retroactive pay increases.  He hasn’t heard anything about the union approaching any other townships.  This has been a record year for snow plowing but it is almost over.

11.       Other Business:  None.

12.       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                               $  29,161.64

            General Assistance Fund    $    5,537.71

            Road & Bridge Fund                $  52,996.38

Motion by Trustee Smith to approve the audit of the expenditures.  Second by Trustee Klaeren.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes:  Smith, Voras, Modica, Klaeren, Clarke

Nays:  None

Absent:  None (Motion Passed.)

13.       Motion to Adjourn:  Motion to adjourn by Trustee Modica, second by Trustee Voras.  Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.  The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                                    Richard J. Tarulis

                                                                                    Township Clerk

Next regular meeting Tuesday, April 8, 2008, following Annual Town Meeting at 7:00 p.m.,

at the Lisle Township office