A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK APRIL 26, 2011

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1 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK APRIL 26, 2011 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Bolingbrook was called to order at the hour of 8:00 p.m., April 26, 2011, in Bolingbrook, Illinois, by Deputy Mayor Leroy Brown. Mayor Claar was out of town. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Leroy Brown requested that George Bogler, long time Bolingbrook resident and President of Bolingbrook Grey Core, lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Village Clerk, Carol S. Penning, called the roll. Present were: Trustees Leroy J. Brown, Michael T. Lawler, Rick Morales, Joseph B. Morelli, Patricia Schanks and Sandra S. Swinkunas Absent: Mayor Roger C. Claar Also present were: Village Clerk Carol S. Penning, Village Attorney - James Boan, Police Chief - Kevin McCarthy, Fire Chief - David Litton, Director of Community Development - Dennis Kowalczyk, Director of Public Works Mike Drey, Finance Director Rosa Cojulun and Information Technology Director Brenda Ladipo. Representing the press: Bob Anderson The Bolingbrook Sun Michelle Manchir - Tribune Local Laura Katauskas - The Bolingbrook Bugle Brian Feldt - The Bolingbrook Patch JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Motion Swinkunas, second Schanks to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2011, Village Board meeting submitted by the Village Clerk. Voice vote. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ADDITIONS There were no additions or corrections. Motion Morales, second Lawler to approve the agenda. Voice vote. Motion carried. 1

2 APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS PROCLAMATIONS ARBOR DAY, April 30, 2011: Mayor Claar proclaimed April 30th ARBOR DAY in Bolingbrook. He invited residents to enjoy free refreshments and participate in the festivities for Arbor Day being held at Lowe's on Weber Road between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Phyllis Ann Ruggerio, Chair of the Beautification Commission, accepted the proclamation and gave details about the Arbor Day activities. She also invited everyone to the Tree Planting Ceremony held at the dedication of James S. Boan Woods (410 N. Schmidt Rd.) at 10 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING RE BOLINGBROOK FISCAL YEAR PROPOSED BUDGET FOR ALL FUNDS Motion Schanks, second Lawler to open the Public Hearing regarding the Bolingbrook Fiscal Year proposed budget for all funds. Motion Carried. Public Hearing opens at 8:04 p.m. Village Attorney Jim Boan read an opening statement regarding the Budget. The budget that was put on public display and presented this evening was the same budget that was discussed at the Budget Workshop on April 2 nd. There were only some minor corrections or clarifications. One new expense line item was added. The Village and AFSCME were close to an agreement that would allow the Village to hire seasonal labor to assist with landscape mowing this summer. The sum of $40,000 has been appropriated for this program. The money will be coming from existing funds so the overall budget numbers will not be affected. The General Corporate Fund Budget was balanced at $58,242,212. (This was a 40% reduction in expenditures since the FY budget.) While this is a 6.7% increase over the current year (FY ), that increase was offset by an increase in fixed expenses such as wages, fuel, utilities and insurance costs (Workman s Compensation and health insurance). No new positions were included in this budget. The budget included $1,936,465 worth of Capital Expenditures. The Village had deferred vehicle replacements for the last two (2) years and the Village s fleet was in need of some new vehicles. $1,306,465 worth of vehicles was included in this budget for use in the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments. These costs will come from General Obligation bonds that were sold in

3 The Village s proposed overall expense budget including all funds (excluding inter-fund transfers) was $101,302, The overall revenue side of the budget was $99,609,560. The difference is the Capital Expenditures which are one time expenditures paid out of existing bond funds. The Village has not issued any bonds or increased its debt service since 2007 and no increased debt was included in this budget. This budget was predicated on the municipal portion of the State s Local Government Distributive Share of the State Income Tax remaining at its current level of funding. If the State makes any reductions to the current funding levels, then this budget may have to be adjusted mid-year. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS There were no comments or questions from the public. Motion Morelli, second Schanks to close the Public Hearing. Motion Carried. Public Hearing closed at 8:09 p.m. BILL APPROVAL Motion Morales, second Swinkunas to approve expenditures submitted as Bill Listing A - Payables in the amount of $229, and Bill Listing B - Pre-paids in the amount of $111,240.29; totaling $340, (Copies were made available in the Finance Dept. and Clerk's Office.) Motion Carried. TAX RECEIPTS 1. January, 2011 State Income Tax - $300, (January, 2010 State Income Tax - $343,647.05) a 12.58% Decrease 2. February, 2011 Sales Tax - $1,894, (February, 2010 Sales Tax - $1,576,418.19) a 20.2% Increase 3

4 3. February, 2011 Motor Fuel Tax - $152, (February, 2010 Motor Fuel Tax - $133,642.06) a.04% Decrease RESOLUTIONS PC APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH VARIANCES; BUONA RESTAURANT, 303 S. WEBER ROAD; THE BUONA COMPANIES, APPLICANT Motion Schanks, second Lawler to accept Plan Commission Report PC11-11 for approval of an amendment to a Special Use Permit for a Planned Commercial Development with Variances; Buona Restaurant, 303 S. Weber Road; The Buona Companies, Applicant. Voice vote. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AMENDING SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - BUONA COMPANIES (303 SOUTH WEBER) Motion Morelli, second Swinkunas to pass an ordinance amending a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development for Buona Companies/Buona Beef at 303 South Weber Road. The applicant, Buona Companies, d/b/a Buona Beef, sought approval of an amendment to a Special Use Permit to allow a sit-down restaurant with a drive-thru lane to occupy the vacant 4,725 square foot building that was formerly occupied by Krispy Kreme (303 S. Weber Road). The applicant will be making both exterior and interior renovations and plans to add outdoor seating. They also sought approval for extended hours of operation. They would like to stay open until 10:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday and until 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. They also requested two (2) associated variances. The Plan Commission reviewed and recommended approval. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BOLINGBROOK ANNUAL BUDGET, FISCAL YEAR Motion Swinkunas, second Morelli to pass an ordinance adopting the Bolingbrook Annual Budget, Fiscal Year. 4

5 This ordinance adopted the proposed Fiscal Year Budget as discussed during the Budget Workshop and described during the Public Hearing earlier in the meeting. Motion Carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Lawler encouraged residents to participate in the weekend's activities such as the March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon. Trustee Swinkunas had no comment. Trustee Schanks had no comment. Trustee Morelli complimented the staff, Attorney Jim Boan and Mayor Claar on balancing the budget this year. Trustee Morales gave details about a community wide Job Fair being held Thursday, April 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Jubilee Baptist Church. He also wished the Blackhawks and Bulls good luck. EXECUTIVE SESSION 5

6 ADJOURNMENT Motion Swinkunas, second Schanks to adjourn the regular meeting. Voice vote. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ATTEST: Roger C. Claar MAYOR Carol S. Penning, CMC VILLAGE CLERK 6