LISLE TOWNSHIP
DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 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 Vito Modica
Trustee Robert Klaeren
Clerk Richard Tarulis
Present Electronically:
None
Absent:
Trustee Patti Voras
Others Present:
Mike Tams
Tom Zakosek
Jim Healy
Jim Vondran
Mike
Loftus
Charlie
Schneider
Terri
Trowbridge
Frank
Pantaleo
Ruth Moon, Lisle
Sun
Barb
Clarke
Gerry
McArdle
2. Public Comments:
None.
3. Approval of
Minutes: Motion by Trustee Klaeren to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2009 Town Board
meeting. Second by Trustee Modica. Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.
4. Discussion of Tentative
2009-2010 Budget for Town Fund and General Assistance Fund: Supervisor Clarke reminded that the draft budget was
mailed out, and everyone should have reviewed it. The salaries are set for elected officials for the next 4-year
term. The total Town Fund is down approximately 30%. The combined General Assistance and Town Fund is
up approximately 4%. The tax rate will not increase. Assessor Trowbridge noted that his budget is not
increased over last year, but that some lines have been adjusted. The tentative budget must be posted for not less than
30 days prior to final approval.
Motion by Trustee
Klaeren to post the tentative budget ordinance as presented. Second by Trustee Modica.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Smith, Modica, Klaeren, Clarke
Nays: None
Absent: Voras (Motion Passed.)
5. Discussion of Tentative
2009-2010 Budget for Road District: Highway Commissioner Dow noted that his draft budget was handed out last month,
and described the budget. The total is approximately $3,000 less than last year. Mr. Dow asked if
there were any questions. The tentative budget must be posted for not less than 30 days prior to final
approval.
Motion by Trustee
Modica to post the tentative budget ordinance as presented. Second by Trustee Klaeren.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Modica, Klaeren, Clarke
Nays: None
Abstain: Smith
Absent: Voras (Motion Passed.)
6. Update on Refuse and Recycling
Contract: Supervisor Clarke reported that the contract has been signed, and thanked all the officials for their
contributions. Stickers will be allowed, and there will be discounts for seniors. The fuel surcharge
and administrative fees have been eliminated. There will be one toll-free phone number for all township residents to
call for service and complaints. The contract is for 3 years, with options to renew. Both Allied
Waste and the Township will be sending out brochures to the residents to advise them of the new contract and terms of
service. Allied Waste has already begun billing residents at the reduced rates.
7. Report of Township
Supervisor: Supervisor Clarke asked Jim Healy and Jim Vondran to give updates on their workloads at the
township. Mr. Healy said the LIHEAP program (low-income heating assistance) demographic is changing.
There are more professionals and former executives applying for assistance, as well as more applications overall. Mr.
Vondran reported that 144 families received food assistance in January, which was low due to the extreme cold weather.
338 families received perishable food, feeding approximately 1,027 people. All food recipients are Lisle Township
residents. Mr. Healy also noted that when a family receives one form of assistance, they usually are referred to other
programs as well, such as the job club. They attempt to provide holistic services.
Mr. Clarke
reported that the other township programs are running smoothly. He is working on a newsletter. IMRF had a
meeting to report about a 25% loss in investments, and the township contributions will be raised for several years.
8. Reports of Township
Officers: Assessor Trowbridge reported that the lower level of his building has consistent
flooding. He had a grade assessment done on the sidewalks, and they are sloped toward the building instead of
away. He was told that drains need to be installed. Trustees asked about jacking the sidewalks back
to proper grade. Mr. Trowbridge also reported that the carpeting in some of his building is deteriorating and becoming a
hazard.
Highway
Commissioner Dow reported that he will be bidding the 2009 roadwork soon. The cost of asphalt is up about $20 per ton, which
is substantial. He estimates that approximately $700,000 total road repairs can be done this year. Two new
trucks were delivered this month. His department did additional leaf pickup in February after the snow
melted. Remodeling on the new building was completed for approx. $114,000, and was budgeted for $140,000.
He plans on painting the building next summer. The Road District will be jointly bidding salt for next season with other
townships and DuPage County. TOI’s next educational seminar is June 17 in Palatine.
9. Other Business:
None.
10. Audit of Expenditures:
Motion by Trustee
Smith to audit expenditures. Second by Trustee Modica. Voice vote, all in favor, motion
passed.
The following total expenditures in each fund were reviewed:
Town
Fund
$ 44,443.37
General Assistance
Fund $ 7,522.68
Road & Bridge
Fund $280,907.98
Motion by Trustee Klaeren to approve the audit of the expenditures. Second by Trustee
Modica.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Smith, Modica, Klaeren, Clarke
Nays: None
Absent: Voras (Motion Passed.)
11. Motion to Adjourn: Motion to adjourn
by Trustee Smith, second by Trustee Klaeren. Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed. The meeting
adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard J. Tarulis
Township Clerk
Next regular meeting Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lisle Township office
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