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
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